India needs to curb red tape and lift FDI limits: Biden

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 14:28

India needs to cut red tape and lift limits on FDI to move forward, US Vice President Joe Biden said as he sought a high-standard bilateral investment treaty that would make the world's fastest growing economy a magnet for the American capital and technology.

Joe Biden talks oil exports with Iraqi Kurdish leader

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10:47

US Vice President Joe Biden says Iraq`s self-ruled northern Kurdish region must work with Iraq`s government to resolve conflicts over revenues for exported oil.

Joe Biden says Hillary Clinton will not impact his 2016 choice

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 02:38

Joe Biden said he was not yet sure if he would run for president but that his decision would not be directly influenced by prohibitive Democratic favourite Hillary Clinton.

Joe Biden urges Ukraine President to find compromise amid crisis

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 04:38

US Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich about the country`s crisis by phone for the second consecutive day.

US urges Ukraine President not to declare state of emergency

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 07:56

US Vice President Joe Biden called Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovich on Monday to urge the government not to declare a state of emergency and work with the opposition to bring a peaceful end to unrest.

Ariel Sharon memorial: World leaders bid farewell to `the bulldozer`

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 14:55

The memorial service for the military hero of Israel Ariel Sharon is being held at Knesset – the country`s Parliament building, with more than a dozen of foreign delegates in attendance.

Joe Biden to meet Israel`s Benjamin Netanyahu during visit for Ariel Sharon funeral

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 10:35

It will be Biden`s first trip to Israel since March 2010, when the surprise Israeli announcement of a major settlement-expansion project in a disputed area of East Jerusalem embarrassed US.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon`s funeral to be held today

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 05:35

Israeli former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will be buried on Monday at a site close to his family`s Sycamore Ranch in the southern Negev desert after a military funeral, following a memorial service at the Knesset which will be attended by dignitaries including US Vice President Joe Biden.

Joe Biden to lead US delegation for Sharon`s memorial service

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 16:37

US President Barack Obama said Vice President Joe Biden will lead the American delegation to the memorial service of the popular former Israeli premier.

Obama honors Sharon`s dedication to Israel, Biden to go to funeral

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 02:56

President Barack Obama on Saturday lauded the late Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon`s dedication to the Jewish state and reaffirmed an "unshakable commitment" to Israel`s security as Vice President Joe Biden prepared to attend the funeral.

White House defends Biden, Obama over former Pentagon chief`s memoir

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 08:27

The White House Wednesday continued to defend Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama amid an escalating controversy over former defense secretary Robert Gates` new memoir.

Joe Biden calls for immigration fix

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 23:49

US Vice President Joe Biden says Congress has a moral and economic imperative to offer a pathway to citizenship for 11 million immigrants living in the country illegally.