Initiate unconditional talks with Dalai: US asks China

Expressing deep concern over the increasing number of self-immolations by Tibetans, the United States on Thursday asked China to initiate unconditional talks with the Tibetan spiritual leader the......

India, US diplomats meet; terror, ties on agenda

India's Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao made her first foray to Washington, DC in her new avatar for meetings on Monday with her diplomatic counterpart William Burns, Deputy Secretary James......

Why Barack Obama won't meet the Dalai Lama

Even the Leader of the Free World is apprehensive about China's reaction, notes B Raman. Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser and assistant to US President Barack Obama, accompanied by Maria Otero,......

US to help India, Pakistan sort out water row

The United States has said it will work with India and Pakistan to help the two countries overcome their differences on water issues which are a 'potential for conflict'. "We want to help......

World Cup diary: Pak boy makes history at Brazil-Croatia match

Brazil and Costa Rica teams line up prior to their FIFA World Cup Russia Group E match at Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on Friday. Photographer: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images......