PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

Previously unseen photographs of then-US President George W. Bush during 9/11 have been released. The photos, published by the Presidential Library, were captured before and after the 2001......

'Americans blame UK for rise in Islamic extremism'

Accusing Britain of being a "menace to the outside world", Americans have blamed their closest ally in Europe for the rise of Islamic extremism amid growing anger over the UK's perceived failure to......

Sarah Palin slams Obama at Republican convention

In her first highly publicised address, Alaska Governor and vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin cemented her reputation as a hunter. But rather than Kodiak bears, elk or wolves, Governor Palin......

McCain adviser apologises to India for remarks

An adviser to White House hopeful John McCain has apologised for confusion over the use of the word 'Indian' while referring to the casino business being carried out by Indian Americans in the......

US drops legal action against Ranbaxy

The US Department of Justice said on Wednesday it had dropped its legal action against Ranbaxy after the the Indian generic drugs maker stepped up co-operation over regulators' concerns about its......

FDA import ban: R'bxy hires ex-NY Mayor as advisor

Ranbaxy Laboratories has hired former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani as an advisor after the US blocked imports of 30 of its generic drugs citing manufacturing deficiencies. The US Food and Drug......

The world's richest tax cheats

For years, the pursuit of wealthy tax cheats has been a game most successfully played by the US government. But the Europeans appear to be ratcheting up their tax compliance efforts as well. The......