Fed welcomes energy drop, shrugs off disinflation threat

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 05:16

The Federal Reserve is welcoming the sharp drop in global energy prices, with two influential policymakers on Monday cheering the boost it should provide American pocketbooks and shrugging off any pressure on already low inflation.

Hundreds of living, dead pythons found in US home

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 05:21

A schoolteacher has been arrested after hundreds of living and dead pythons in plastic bins were found stacked floor to ceiling inside his stench-filled suburban California home.

Majority in UK want Charles to take over Queen`s roles: Poll

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 19:12

A majority of Britons want Prince Charles to take over Queen Elizabeth II`s current roles while she retires and prefer that the crown is passed to him than to Prince William, according to a new poll.

Syria peace talks begin in Switzerland amid muted expectations

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 10:07

The crucial Syria peace talks began, Wednesday, in this picturesque town on Lake Geneva amid little hope of a real breakthrough to end the years of bloodshed in the Middle Eastern country.

Prince William given discount on fee at Cambridge: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 18:59

Prince William has been given a hefty discount on his fees for a special course at Cambridge University, a media report said on Sunday.

Reliance Globalcom appoints William Barney as CEO

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 20:38

Reliance Globalcom, a unit of Reliance Communications (RCom) on Friday appointed William (Bill) Barney as CEO of its three offshore businesses, comprising Flag Telecom, Yipes and Vanco.

US, Pak vow to cooperate on bilateral issues

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 13:35

The US and Pakistan have vowed to cooperate on a full range of bilateral issues, including counter-terrorism, economy and regional issues, amidst differences over several matters including CIA drone strikes.

Burns meets new Pak Ambassador

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 07:45

US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns met new Pakistan Ambassador Jalil Jilani after their bilateral relations have seen "new vigour and momentum" post Nawaz Sharif visit in October 2013.

Post Devyani row, Indian envoy meets top US official to ease tensions

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 11:10

In a bid to ease tensions after a bitter month long diplomatic row over the arrest of an Indian diplomat, US Deputy Secretary of State William J Burns hosted Indian Ambassador S Jaishankar for a "productive lunch meeting."

World`s longest-serving soap star on UK rape trial

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 02:09

British television actor William Roache, the world`s longest-serving soap opera star, went on trial today facing counts of rape and sexual assault on young girls.