US working closely with Bangladesh in combating terrorism
Washington also expressed sadness at children being affected by the conflict, especially the death of dozens of them as a result of bombings.
The US State Department has said that it is working with all nations to check terrorism.
This is a reward for its cooperation in fighting terrorists.
State department spokesman Richard Boucher said there are regulations that prevent US citizens from contributing to armed conflict.
Highly-placed government sources in Moscow said that the deal involved 60 tonnes of nuclear fuel for Tarapur reactor.
The US dismissed as speculation reports that its Ambassador to India Robert Blackwill decided to quit as he was 'unhappy' over America's lack of firmness in dealing with the terrorism issue between India and Pakistan.
"Mai is a courageous woman and we welcome her to travel to the US at any time," State Department Spokesman Sean McCormack said at a press briefing on Wednesday.
The US has so far endorsed only Japan's bid.
Asked about the anti-American demonstrations in Pakistan, US State Department spokeman Richard Boucher said: "Pakistanis and others certainly have the right to demonstrate and express their political beliefs."
Despite being stuck in New Delhi's traffic and cancelling engagements due to heavy downpour, US Secretary of State John Kerry has had a "terrific" time in India over the last few days, his spokesperson has said.
Applauding the passengers, State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher on Thursday noted that hundreds of Kashmiris cheered along the route and that a grenade attack failed to disrupt the bus service.
If parliament approves the request, Turkey would become the first major Muslim nation to contribute troops for the American campaign in Iraq.
'The US calls on the LTTE to renounce terrorism and cease terrorist acts, including political assassination, and to comply with terms of the ceasefire agreement they signed,' state department spokesman Philip Reeker said.
'We can't promise protection for every worker,' US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said.
Israeli aircraft had targetted an alleged terror camp inside Syria inviting worldwide condemnation.
"US has continued to be concerned with the violence in Kashmir and Powell spoke about it on Thursday to Musharraf," State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said.
The United States on Friday called on members of the 48-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group to support India's membership for the elite atomic trading club during its crucial meeting in Seoul next week.
The United States, Japan and South Korea have decided to launch a united and strong international response to North Korea's claim of a successful hydrogen bomb test.
Anita Datar is the sole US citizen to have been killed in the attack.
The United States on Monday asked the members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group to consider and support India's application to join the grouping during their plenary meeting in Seoul beginning on Tuesday.
The United States has asked Pakistan to ensure that its territory is not used for planning attacks in India, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said terrorism is being "incubated in India's neighbourhood".
India, Pakistan, Israel and South Sudan were the four UN member states which have not signed the NPT, the international pact aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.
"The government's position for bilateral redressal of all India-Pakistan issues in an environment free of terror and violence hasn't changed."
US Secretary of State John Kerry called up Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and CEO Abdullah Abdullah in a bid to douse the simmering tension between the two Afghan leaders and save the Unity government formed as a result of his intervention and mediation two years ago.
The White House and State Department commemorate other religious traditions, including a Jewish Passover Seder, as well as Christmas and Easter holidays.
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The United States said it "deeply regretted" that India felt it necessary to expel an American diplomat after senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade was asked to leave the country following her indictment in a visa fraud case.
Sharif said Pakistan would not allow anyone to use its soil to carry out terror operations abroad.
The US state department has withheld release of "seven email chains" sent from former secretary of state Hillary Clinton's private server, admitting for the first time that her home server contained closely guarded government secrets.
'The opinion of this so-called judge, which essentially takes law-enforcement away from our country, is ridiculous and will be overturned!' Trump said in a tweet.
The much anticipated peace talks between the Taliban and the United States might not happen as well, a US official said, as the Special US envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan left Qatar without any talks with the Afghan insurgent group.
North Korea on Wednesday announced that it had successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb test, marking a major step forward in its nuclear development, if confirmed.
The statements raised eyebrows in the Obama administration and is seen as "irresponsible" behaviour by top Pakistani leadership.
The United States has said that the threat from terrorist groups, in particular the Haqqani network, continues to emanate from inside Pakistan, dismissing top Pakistani diplomat's claim that the dreaded group responsible for audacious attacks in Afghanistan has been wiped out.
Given Congressional objections, we have told the Pakistanis that they should put forward national funds for that purpose," US State Department spokesman John Kirby said.
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