Leaving state department is bittersweet: Hillary Clinton

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 22:43

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said it is "bittersweet" leaving her post as the top American diplomat.

`Afghanistan progressing but challenges remain`

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 10:35

Noting that Afghanistan had made remarkable progress in the last ten years, the US Wednesday said that considerable challenges still remained in the political, security and economic spheres of the war-torn nation.

US State Dept gifts Hillary `football helmet`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 15:28

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton returned to office on Monday and besides receiving a grand standing ovation, she also received an unusual gift – a football helmet.

Benghazi fallout: US suspends four officials

Last Updated: Thursday, December 20, 2012, 09:11

Three State Department officials resigned under pressure on Thursday, less than a day after a damning report blamed management failures.

Fire breaks out at US State Department, 3 hurt

Last Updated: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 08:58

District of Columbia fire officials say three people were seriously injured after a fire broke out at the State Department`s headquarters in Washington.

Calls for inquest into reported Iran blogger death

Last Updated: Sunday, November 11, 2012, 21:04

A prominent press freedom group has joined the US State Department to demand Iran conduct a full investigation into the death of a jailed blogger.

US State Dept owns fleet of 192 aircraft

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 11:40

The US State Department has a fleet of as many as 192 aircraft that range from vintage of 1940s to 2010.

India to US: Address parents concerns in custody case

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 14:10

Consulate General of India has taken up the case with US authorities of the child, Indrashish Saha, son of WB natives Debashish Saha and Pamela Saha.

US lawmakers asks Pak to redouble efforts against Haqqanis

Last Updated: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 11:47

Top American lawmakers have asked Pakistan to redouble its efforts against the dreaded Haqqani Network.

New visa regime to top India-Pakistan talks

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 16:22

India and Pakistan will discuss the roadmap of bilateral relations when their foreign ministers meet in Islamabad Saturday.

UN seeks review of N Korea, Iran aid

Last Updated: Friday, July 20, 2012, 11:07

The head of the UN intellectual property agency says it has asked UN sanctions officials to review computer equipment it provided to Iran and North Korea.

US hopes to draw 100 mn visitors annually by 2021

Last Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012, 13:02

The US government has announced a national strategy to attract 100 million international visitors annually by 2021 in a bid to boost economic growth and job creation.