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Edward Snowden Denies Being a Russian Spy
Mission already accomplished, says Snowd...

Mission already accomplished, says Snowden

 National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden said his “mission’s already accomplished” after revealing NSA secrets that have caused a reassessment of U.S. surveillance policies Mr. Snowden told The Washington Post in an interview published online Monday night that he was satisfied because... read more »

Snowden denies wanting asylum in exchange for information
Snowden denies wanting asylum in exchang...

Snowden denies wanting asylum in exchange for information

Edward J Snowden, former contractor with the U.S. National Security Agency, says he will not accept asylum in any country in exchange for secrets, Brazilian media reported Monday. Brazilian television broadcaster O Globo quoted a written interview with Mr Snowden as saying that he would only accept... read more »

U.S. will intervene in South Sudan: Obama
U.S. will intervene in South Sudan: Obam...

U.S. will intervene in South Sudan: Obama

 United States has deployed 46 additional military personnel in South Sudan and may take further military action to support the security of its citizens in the violence-wracked country, President Barack Obama has said. “As I monitor the situation in South Sudan, I may take further action to... read more »

In State of the Union Address, Obama Vows to Act Alone on the Economy
Obama says not to negotiate over debt ce...

Obama says not to negotiate over debt ceiling

Washington – US President Barack Obama Friday said that he would not negotiate with his Republican rivals over raising the federal government’s debt ceiling and the fiscal brinksmanship should not be repeated. US lawmakers should raise the federal government’s borrowing authority... read more »

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Sergei Ryabkov

‘US Magnitsky Act as long-term spoiler of bilateral ties’

Moscow –  Despite certain progress achieved over issues concerning Syria and Iran, Russia-US relations remain in deadlock because of the so-called Magnitsky Act, Russian deputy... read more »

New US sanctions unconstructive: Iran

Blacklist move not violation of n-deal with Iran: US

Washington –  The White House Friday defended th e move of blacklisting additional companies and people under existing sanctions, saying it does not violate an interim nuclear... read more »

Maid trouble lands Indian diplomat in New York in soup

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... read more »

Detention procedures applicable to Indian diplomat D. Khobragade, US clarifies

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... read more »

US Secretary of State John Kerry struggles to keep Middle East peace talks on track

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... read more »