US `indispensable` ally in Africa: French defense minister

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 17:46

The US military`s partnership with France in Africa is "indispensable" in the fight against extremist groups in the Sahel region, French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Friday.

US judge orders pregnant woman taken off life-support

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 17:32

A US judge ordered a Texas hospital Friday to pull the plug on a brain-dead, pregnant woman it had kept on life support against the family`s wishes.

US rules out permanent military presence in Maldives

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 13:48

The US has ruled out a permanent military base in the Maldives, amid reports that new government in Male has decided not to sign a defence cooperation pact with Washington in this regard.

US to evacuate citizens from Russia in case of Olympics threat

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 13:46

The United States has arranged for its citizens to be evacuated from Russia in case of any security threats during the Winter Olympics in Sochi next month, Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said.

Washington knew of Syria torture report since November

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 07:27

US government officials saw as early as November hundreds of images of alleged mass torture and killings of detainees held by the Syrian regime, the State Department said Thursday.

US Pacific fleet chief says North Korea is top security concern

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 14:13

North Korea remains Washington`s "number one security concern" in Asia, the US Pacific Fleet commander said Wednesday, despite simmering territorial disputes elsewhere in the region.

Marijuana no more dangerous than alcohol, says Barack Obama

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 13:45

US President Barack Obama has reportedly said that smoking `marijuana no more dangerous than alcohol.`

Put down arms, begin peace talks: US to Taliban

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 09:13

The US has asked Taliban to put down arms and begin peace talks as it condemned the suicide attack on a popular Kabul restaurant that killed 21 people, including several foreign nationals.

Obama surveillance proposal will change little: Julian Assange

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:30

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Friday criticised US President Barack Obama`s proposal to limit the controversial surveillance programme, saying his plan is not concrete and will not change much.

US snooping: Obama`s reforms `fall short`

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 13:37

As President Barack Obama ordered curbs on data collected by US intelligence agencies and vowed not to monitor the communications of "our close friends and allies,`` critics said the changes do not go far enough.

Top US lawmaker pitches for expanding Indo-US cooperation

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 10:02

Describing India as a fast growing economic power, a top US lawmaker has pitched for expanding bilateral co-operation on a wide range of issues including counter-terrorism.

No US decision yet on Canada pipeline: Kerry

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 05:39

US Secretary of State John Kerry refused to answer Canadian calls on whether or not Washington will approve the construction of a controversial oil pipeline, saying it was still under review.