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Pence Take Oath As Vice President Of The US
Republican Mike Pence was on Friday sworn in Vice President of the US here at the Capitol.....
Modi, Trump Speak Over Phone: White House Spokesperson
The leaders of the world's two greatest democracies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, spoke over phone on Tuesday in the fifth interaction by the newly elected US head with a foreign leader after he assumed office.....
150 Inmates Break Out Of Brazilian Prison
At least 150 inmates broke out of a prison in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, following a riot that set fire to part of the prison.....
Nikki Haley Gets Preliminary Approval For Cabinet-level Post
Nikki Haley got the unanimous approval of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, clearing the first stage for becoming the first Indian American to be appointed to a cabinet-level post.....
Trump's Plan To Favour Christian Refugees Denounced
Clergy members have denounced US President Donald Trump's plan to favour Christian refugees over others, as discriminatory, misguided and inhumane, the media reported.....
George H.W. Bush Released From Hospital After 16 Days
Former President George H.W. Bush was released from a Houston hospital after a 16-day stay for pneumonia, media reports said.....
US Attorney General Files Suit Against Trump
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed suit seeking to block US President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily banning foreign refugees, media reports said.....
Trudeau Reassures Canadian Muslims After Mosque Attack
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the millions of Muslims living in Canada that "this is your home", following the bloody attack on a Quebec mosque that left six dead and several wounded.....
Trump Blasts Australian PM, Abruptly Ends Phone Call
Donald Trump blasted Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull over a refugee agreement which led to the US President abruptly end an hour-long phone call only after 25 minutes into speaking.....
Trump Blasts Turnbull Over Refugee Deal In 'worst' Phone Call
US President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh diplomatic row -- this time with Australia -- by branding a refugee deal with the country as "dumb", days after holding a heated conversation with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.....
