Maid trouble lands Indian diplomat in New York in soup
Washington – In a second case of its type, one of India’s senior diplomats in New York was arrested and accused by Manhattan’s Indian American US Attorney Preet Bharara of visa fraud and exploiting her babysitter and housekeeper. Devyani Khobragade, 39, India’s Deputy Consul... read more »
Indian diplomat in New York arrested for visa fraud
Washington – One of India’s senior diplomats was arrested in New York Thursday for alleged visa fraud and exploitation of her domestic help leading to expression of “strong concern” by the Indian embassy in Washington. Devyani Khobragade, 39, India’s Deputy consul... read more »
Kerry revisits Israel to boost peace talks
Jerusalem – US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel Thursday for another visit to the region to salvage negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, a spokesperson for the US embassy to Israel said. The storm hit Israel and specifically Jerusalem altered Kerry’s plans... read more »
Texas woman admits to sending ricin to Obama
Dallas – A former actress from Texas has pleaded guilty to sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, under a deal that her attorney has said would cap prison time at 18 years. Shannon Guess Richardson entered her plea in federal court in... read more »
