Experts withdraw from Internet security conference

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 03:29

At least eight security researchers or policy experts have withdrawn from an Internet security conference in protest over the conference host`s alleged collaboration with the National Security Agency (NSA).

Obama invites Merkel to Washington after phone-tap row

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 02:00

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DC trial opens in case of slain journalist

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 15:55

A German man who masqueraded as an Army general choked his elderly wife to death, and claimed to be entitled to part of the socialite`s estate even though she had disinherited him, a prosecutor said at the man`s murder trial.

Arson destroys Venezuela embassy in St Kitts

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 11:32

St Kitts and Nevis is a member of Petrocaribe, the agreement that allows developing nations to buy Venezuelan oil under preferential terms, but relations with the South American country are not a major point of contention in local politics.

Dick Cheney`s daughter Liz exits US Senate race

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 23:10

Liz Cheney, the oldest daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney, on Monday said she is abandoning her US Senate bid, citing "serious health issues" in her family.

Barack Obama flies back to Washington - without Michelle

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 00:37

US President Barack Obama arrived back in chilly Washington on Sunday after a 16-day holiday in his native Hawaii, but his wife Michelle was not with him.

US offers security assistance to Russia for Winter Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 13:25

The US has offered security assistance to Russia for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, in view of the two bombings in the country just before New Year.

Union approves Boeing contract, 777X planes stay in Washington

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 19:06

As a result, Boeing will stop seeking alternate sites for production of a more fuel-efficient version of its best- selling widebody jet.

Peace with India vital to combat terrorism: Pakistan

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 13:52

Pakistan believes that peace with India and Afghanistan is necessary for "effectively combating terrorism", Islamabad`s ambassador to the US said in remarks published Saturday.

Denzel Washington tipped to play Green Lantern in `Man of Steel` sequel

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 20:43

Denzel Washington is in talks to replace Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern in the upcoming film `Man of Steel` sequel.

Kerry heads to Middle East next week for peace talks: US official

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 08:48

Secretary of State John Kerry will return to Israel and the Palestinian territories for peace talks next week, the State Department said on Saturday, in a visit that will come days after Israel is due to free another group of Palestinian prisoners.

US welcomes deal on relocating air base in Japan

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 08:05

Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel on Friday praised a decision by Japanese officials to allow the relocation of a US air base in Okinawa, calling it a "milestone" for relations with Tokyo.