Fed keeps rate unchanged; calls US growth `moderate`

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 01:26

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at near zero Wednesday, while describing US economic growth as "moderate" after the winter slowdown.

US tech industry appeals to Obama to keep hands off encryption

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 09:17

As Washington weighs new cybersecurity steps amid a public backlash over mass surveillance, U.S. tech companies warned President Barack Obama not to weaken increasingly sophisticated encryption systems designed to protect consumers` privacy.

White House wants no currency provision in trade bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 06:15

US President Barack Obama`s administration on Tuesday came out strongly against Democratic proposals to curb currency manipulation as part of a sweeping Pacific trade pact Washington is negotiating with 11 nations.

AI has new address in Washington, Los Angeles and Amsterdam

Last Updated: Sunday, March 8, 2015, 11:48

Loss-making Air India has shifted its offices in Washington, Los Angeles and Amsterdam to less expensive premises, saving thousands of dollars every month in rentals.

Washington says waiting for China response on tech rule concerns

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 03:18

The Obama administration is waiting for China to respond to concerns raised about planned new rules pushing Chinese banks to purchase high-tech products from domestic vendors, a senior State Department official said on Monday.

I am proud of saving the American economy: Barack Obama

Last Updated: Monday, February 2, 2015, 07:19

US President Barack Obama has said he is proud of saving the American economy making the country more stronger and prosperous.

HCL Tech inks pact with Washington Gas for customer services

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 16:42

Washington Gas distributes natural gas to about 1.1 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. It is a subsidiary of WGL Holdings, a public utility holding company based in Washington, DC.

Super Bowl XLVIII: FBI probes suspicious powder at hotels

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 16:59

The FBI and US police officers were investigating Friday suspicious powder sent by mail to at least five hotels near the stadium hosting Sunday`s Super Bowl, officials said.

John Kerry meets family of American held by N Korea

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 01:59

Analysts say North Korea has historically used detained Americans as bargaining chips in its dealings with Washington.

Take up Pakistan`s concerns with India: Sartaj Aziz to US

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 22:42

Pakistan on Monday said it is committed to normalising ties with India but contended that its concerns were not being taken up by the US administration with the "same intensity" as India`s concerns.

Police identify gunman in Maryland mall shooting, motive unclear

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 00:46

A gunman who opened fire in a shopping mall near Washington, killing two people before taking his own life, was a 19-year-old armed with a shotgun and crude homemade explosives, police said today.

Afghan govt offers 2009 photo as `evidence` of 2014 airstrike

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 18:55

A photograph the Afghan government distributed to back up its claims about civilian casualties in a US airstrike 10 days ago was actually a 2009 AFP photograph of a different funeral, a media investigation revealed Sunday.