Bucharest/Washington, Feb 5, Romania Thursday approved US plans to build elements of a missile defence shield in the country, marking the first step in a scaled-back version of the system proposed by US President Barack Obama.
Washington, Feb 5, The US hopes to boost exports by expanding lending to companies, clamping down on unfair trade practices abroad and taking a hands-on approach to find opportunities for US companies, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said Thurdsay.
Washington, Feb 4, In yet another step towards full implementation of the India-US civil nuclear deal, President Barack Obama has certified that India has placed its nuclear facilities under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.
Lima, Feb 4, Peru has given permission to two US companies to explore hydrocarbons in the country, the energy ministry has said.
Los Angeles, Feb 4, “The Politician”, an insider account of former US vice-presidential candidate John Edwards’ extra-marital affair with his campaign videographer amid the 2007 nomination campaign, has become online bestseller in the US.
Washington, Feb 4, The United States has made it clear it would not mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue but would “applaud and encourage” anything they do to reduce tensions or improve relations.
Washington, Feb 4, The US said Wednesday it was waiting for clearer signs from Iran that it was serious about taking up an offer by the international community to exchange nuclear fuel.
New York, Feb 4, The UN has named former US president Bill Clinton to take over coordination of all international aid and reconstruction efforts in quake-shattered Haiti, a UN spokesman said Wednesday.
Washington, Feb 4, US President Barack Obama Wednesday said he favoured free “reciprocal” trade and would put pressure on China and other countries to open its domestic markets to competition.
New York, Feb 4, American International Group (AIG) planned to hand out 100 million dollars in bonuses to executives Wednesday, US media reported, despite public outrage over an insurer that has received 180 billion dollars in government bail-outs.