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Romney criticises Biden on Benghazi consulate attack

Romney criticises Biden on Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has accused the Obama administration of contradicting itself and "doubling down on denial" about the true origins of the assault on the US Consulate in Benghazi that killed American envoy to Libya.

Obama launches probe into national security leaks

Obama launches probe into national security leaks

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

The Obama administration on Saturday launched a probe into high-profile leaks of classified national security secrets to journalists and writers.

Continue denying visa to Modi, US lawmakers' appeal

Continue denying visa to Modi, US lawmakers' appeal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

In a public appeal to the Obama administration, a group of powerful United States lawmakers has asked it not to change the 'good policy' of denying visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi under any circumstances in view of serious allegations of 'crime against humanity' against him.

Obama appoints advisor McDonough as chief of staff

Obama appoints advisor McDonough as chief of staff

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

United States President Barack Obama appointed Denis R McDonough, one of his top foreign policy advisors and longtime trusted aide as his next Chief of Staff.

US defends civil trial for Osama bin Laden's son-in-law

US defends civil trial for Osama bin Laden's son-in-law

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

The Obama administration has defended its decision to go in for trial of Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, the son-in-law of Osama bin Laden and a former spokesman for Al Qaeda, in a civil court in New York instead of those in Guantanamo Bay.

Obama's 'Happy Warrior' Biden too gets second term

Obama's 'Happy Warrior' Biden too gets second term

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Joseph Biden and Barack Obama faced each other as challengers in the 2008 Democratic primary, but in opting for a staus quo in Washington the Unirted States voters consolidated their partnership as brothers-in-arms.

Democratic policy slams Republicans for playing politics

Democratic policy slams Republicans for playing politics

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The Democratic manifesto unveiled at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina has claimed that the Obama administration 'has streamlined' the green process with regard to family reunification.

Islam 'Isi' Siddiqui quits Obama administration

Islam 'Isi' Siddiqui quits Obama administration

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Ambassador Islam 'Isi' Siddiqui, one of the highest ranking Indian Americans in the Obama administration, has resigned from his position as chief agricultural negotiator in the office of the United States Trade Representative.

Indo-US trade likely to exceed $100 bn in 2012

Indo-US trade likely to exceed $100 bn in 2012

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

In many ways, the United States and India are fulfilling our own destinies now, as we cooperate even more closely together.

Obama to be more aggressive in 2nd debate: Team

Obama to be more aggressive in 2nd debate: Team

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

United States President Barack Obama would be more aggressive during his second debate on Tuesday against his Republican challenger Mitt Romney after a lackluster performance in the first showdown, his top campaign adviser said on Monday.

PIX: Biden, Ryan spar over Iran in US vice prez debate

PIX: Biden, Ryan spar over Iran in US vice prez debate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan on Thursday accused the Obama administration of having failed in containing Iran's nuclear ambitions, as US Vice President Joe Biden asserted Tehran is still "a good way away" from acquiring an atomic weapon.

India 'disappointed' over US decision to sell F-16 jets to Pakistan

India 'disappointed' over US decision to sell F-16 jets to Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar will be summoning US Ambassador Richard Verma to convey India's "displeasure".

Trump asks Congress to investigate wiretapping allegations

Trump asks Congress to investigate wiretapping allegations

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

"President Trump is requesting that as part of their investigation into Russian activity, the Congressional intelligence committees exercise their oversight authority to determine whether executive branch investigative powers were abused in 2016," White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said in a statement.

Gurdwara shooting: Punjab CM to attend memorial service

Gurdwara shooting: Punjab CM to attend memorial service

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

The Obama administration has deputed United States Attorney General Eric Holder to deliver remarks at Friday's memorial service for the victims of Wisconsin gurdwara shooting, which would also be attended by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.

US to use TV ads to stem anti-Islam film protests

US to use TV ads to stem anti-Islam film protests

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

As anger in the Muslim world over anti-Islam film continued to smolder, the United States administration has turned to social media and television ads to try to stem global protest.

Snowed-in America fumes as Obama holidays in Hawaii

Snowed-in America fumes as Obama holidays in Hawaii

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

The Obamas' Hawaiian holiday is costing the national exchequer at least 1.5 million dollars, and in normal circumstances, no one would mind it. But with mainland America battered by snow storms, there has been all round criticism for the United States President's trip.

Iran sanction waiver for India, China irks US Congress

Iran sanction waiver for India, China irks US Congress

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Immediately on its return from the July 4th holiday recess, an angry Republican dominated US House of Representatives has lashed out against the Obama administration for providing India and several other nations waivers from sanctions for cutting its oil imports from Iran, and threatened to take legislative action to rebut the administration's reprieve to these nations, by passing tough new sanctions.

Kal Penn to address Democratic convention at prime time

Kal Penn to address Democratic convention at prime time

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Indian-American actor Kal Penn has been invited to deliver prime time remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

US moves WTO against China over auto duties

US moves WTO against China over auto duties

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

The United States has filed a complaint against China at the World Trade Organisation over the nearly $3 billion of antidumping and countervailing duties that Beijing levies on US automobile exports, saying that such duties abuse trade laws.

New bill in US Congress to ease arms sales to India

New bill in US Congress to ease arms sales to India

Rediff.com11 May 2016

In a powerful signal to New Delhi that the United States is a reliable defense partner, Senators Mark Warner and John Cornyn introduced US-India Defense Technology and Partnership Act in Senate

Iran the 'next North Korea', India should re-think ties: Haley

Iran the 'next North Korea', India should re-think ties: Haley

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Her remarks assume significance as they come after the US told India and other countries to cut oil imports from Iran to "zero" by November 4 or face sanctions, making it clear that there would be no waivers to anyone.

US refrains from commenting on Modi's 'mothership' remark

US refrains from commenting on Modi's 'mothership' remark

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

"I have to admit, I have not been briefed on those comments. What I can say in general is that we have encouraged India and Pakistan to look for ways to resolve peacefully their deeply-held differences on a range of issues," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said.

Why America hates Iran

Why America hates Iran

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

India should do what we can to ensure that our two friends do not get into a confrontation that is meaningless and ultimately damaging to everyone including us.

'America's patience with Pakistan wearing thin'

'America's patience with Pakistan wearing thin'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The Obama administration's point man for counterterrorism, Daniel Benjamin, has said that America's relationship with Pakistan "is very complex," even as Congress has said its patience with Islamabad "is wearing thin."

'Hafiz Saeed's FREEDOM is an indictment of Islamabad'

'Hafiz Saeed's FREEDOM is an indictment of Islamabad'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Congressman Ed Royce, an influential Republican lawmaker, has slammed Pakistan for not shutting down the Deobandi schools that indoctrinate and brainwash people to engage in jihad.

US pleased with India's supportive role in Afghanistan

US pleased with India's supportive role in Afghanistan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Downplaying the Afghan Taliban's recent praise of India in not kowtowing to the West, the US State Department has said the Obama administration is pleased with the support that New Delhi is giving to strengthen the security, stability, prosperity of Afghanistan.

Would recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital if elected: Trump

Would recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital if elected: Trump

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The United Nations' attempt to disconnect the state of Israel from Jerusalem is a one-sided attempt to ignore Israel's 3,000-year bond to its capital city, and is further evidence of the enormous anti-Israel bias of the world body, he alleged.

Shot fired at Obama campaign office in Denver

Shot fired at Obama campaign office in Denver

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

A single shot was fired at the Obama campaign office in the western US state of Colorado, damaging a window, a local media report said.

Mitt Romney picks Paul Ryan as VP candidate

Mitt Romney picks Paul Ryan as VP candidate

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney has chosen Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, a strong critic of the Obama administration's economic policies, as his running mate for the forthcoming presidential polls in United States.

India downplays US's decision of exempting it from sanction

India downplays US's decision of exempting it from sanction

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

India on Tuesday sought to downplay the United States's decision of exempting it from economic sanctions for cutting the oil imports from Iran, saying it was a "decision taken by the Obama Administration under its domestic law."

India downplays US decision of exempting it from sanction

India downplays US decision of exempting it from sanction

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

India on Tuesday sought to downplay the United States decision of exempting it from economic sanctions for cutting the oil imports from Iran, saying it was a "decision taken by the Obama Administration under its domestic law."

Obama pays tribute to his Indian hero

Obama pays tribute to his Indian hero

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle on Monday paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.

Behind the scenes at Obama's state dinners

Behind the scenes at Obama's state dinners

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

United States President Barack Obama hosted the 14th and final formal State Arrival Ceremony and State Dinner on October 18. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini were welcomed to the White House with a grand reception. To mark this momentous occasion, Chief White House photographer decided to share glimpses from some of the other state dinners hosted by the Obama administration over the last eight years.

'US doesn't need to choose between India and Pakistan'

'US doesn't need to choose between India and Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Senator John Cornyn, founder and Republican co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, strongly defends his vote against a resolution to block sale of American-made F-16s to Pakistan.

'Cartoon bomb' antic leaves UNGA gobsmacked

'Cartoon bomb' antic leaves UNGA gobsmacked

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Subtlety is not exactly the strong point of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. And the Obama administration learnt this the hard way when, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Netanyahu carried a cartoon bomb with him to the dais.

One thing that Obama, Romney agree on -- India

One thing that Obama, Romney agree on -- India

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Despite differences over various foreign policy issues, both President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney share a common ground when it comes to the United States policy of support towards India and Japan, key members of both the campaigns have said.

Trump admin says H-4 visa holders won't be allowed to work

Trump admin says H-4 visa holders won't be allowed to work

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

"Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses From the Class of Aliens Eligible for Employment Authorisation," said the US department of homeland security's unified agenda in the federal register notification of its semi-annual regulatory agenda.

'Obama administration jeopardised national security'

'Obama administration jeopardised national security'

Rediff.com24 May 2012

A powerful House committee chairman has accused the Obama administration of jeopardising national security by providing classified information to two filmmakers producing a movie on the raid by Navy SEAL that killed Osama bin Laden.

Russia, China on wrong side of history: US on Syria veto

Russia, China on wrong side of history: US on Syria veto

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The Obama Administration has condemned the decision of Russia and China to veto the United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria, saying "those who voted against the resolution are on the wrong side of the history."

US House of Reps okays FTO tag for Haqqani Network

US House of Reps okays FTO tag for Haqqani Network

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Ramping up the pressure on the Obama administration to designate the Haqqani Network as a foreign terrorist organisation, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives has passed a bill through voice vote