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Congress OKs bill to update US air control system

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:53:11 GMT

A bill to speed the update the US air traffic control system from radar to one based on GPS technology and to open US skies to unmanned drone flights within four years received final congressional approval Monday.(image)

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Obama has edge over Republicans: Poll

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:07:22 GMT

As the United States enters the crucial election year, President Barack Obama and his Democratic party has a clear edge over the opposition Republican party, a latest opinion poll has said.(image)

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Obama has edge over Republicans: Poll

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:07:22 GMT

As the United States enters the crucial election year, President Barack Obama and his Democratic party has a clear edge over the opposition Republican party, a latest opinion poll has said.(image)

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181kg flyer forces man to stand for 7 hrs on plane

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:04:19 GMT

A harried United States Airways passenger has complained that he was forced to stand throughout during a seven-hour non-stop flight because a morbidly obese co- passenger took up half his seat.(image)

181kg flyer forces man to stand for 7 hrs on plane

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:04:19 GMT

A harried United States Airways passenger has complained that he was forced to stand throughout during a seven-hour non-stop flight because a morbidly obese co- passenger took up half his seat.(image)

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Gates Foundation announces leadership change

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:11:44 GMT

The foundation announced on Monday the head of the its largest grant recipient will be taking over its global development program.(image)

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Can youth support propel Imran to power?

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:03:24 GMT

Languishing on the political sidelines for years, cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan is fast riding a tidal wave of youth support which could see him swept to power in Pakistan .(image)

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Republican prez hopeful Cain accused of sex harassment

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:55:53 GMT

Two women employees complained of sexually suggestive behaviour by Republican presidential contender Herman Cain when he headed the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s, Politico said on Sunday.(image)

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After terror jibe, US seeks ISI help for peace talks

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:50:37 GMT

Just a month after accusing Pakistan’s spy agency of secretly supporting the Haqqani terrorist network, which has mounted attacks on Americans, the Obama administration is now relying on the same intelligence service to help organize and kick-start reconciliation talks aimed at ending war in Afghanistan.(image)

After terror jibe, US seeks ISI help for peace talks

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:50:37 GMT

Just a month after accusing Pakistan’s spy agency of secretly supporting the Haqqani terrorist network, which has mounted attacks on Americans, the Obama administration is now relying on the same intelligence service to help organize and kick-start reconciliation talks aimed at ending war in Afghanistan.(image)

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US halts $60 million contribution to Unesco over Palestine

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:59:43 GMT

The US government on Monday halted its $60 million financial contribution to the Unesco after the latter admitted Palestinian National Authority (PNA) as a full member, Xinhua reported.(image)

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Michael Jackson's doctor didn't follow protocol: Witness

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:00:53 GMT

A prosecutor grilling a defense expert got the veteran anesthesiologist to acknowledge Monday that Michael Jackson's doctor deviated from the standard of care.(image)

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Snow smacks US Northeast, millions without power

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:23:36 GMT

A freak October snowstorm knocked out power on Sunday to more than 3.1 million homes and businesses across the US Northeast, with close to two feet (60 centimeters) of snow falling in some areas over the weekend.(image)

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Rare Oct snow in US plunges 2.7m into darkness

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:21:08 GMT

A snowstorm with a ferocity more familiar in February than October socked the US Northeast over the weekend, knocking out power to 2.7 million, snarling air and highway travel and dumping more than 2 feet (60 centimeters) of snow in a few spots.(image)

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US police arrest about 30 Wall Street protesters

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:13:22 GMT

Police in Oregon arrested about 30 anti-Wall Street protesters early Sunday, dragging and carrying them to waiting vans, after they refused to leave a park in an affluent district.(image)

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US police arrest about 30 Wall Street protesters

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:13:22 GMT

Police in Oregon arrested about 30 anti-Wall Street protesters early Sunday, dragging and carrying them to waiting vans, after they refused to leave a park in an affluent district.(image)

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Blast in US grain elevator, 3 dead, 3 missing

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:17:42 GMT

A huge explosion rocked a Kansas grain elevator and shot a fireball so high it could be seen in neighboring Missouri, leaving three workers dead and three other people missing, US authorities said.(image)

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You’re getting arrested? Use app to notify lawyer

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:22:39 GMT

There is a strong technological strain running through Occupy Wall Street, and software developers have been gathering at events in several cities to develop such tools for the demonstrators.(image)

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Coming in 60 weeks: ‘Titanic’ in 3D version

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:17:26 GMT

Hollywood director James Cameron has unveiled an 18-minute footage from his new 3D version of the 1997 mega-blockbuster hit ‘Titanic’ .(image)

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Statue of Liberty completes 125 yrs

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:01:36 GMT

Scores of people waved tiny flags after taking the oath of United States citizenship at the foot of the Statue of Liberty on Friday, 125 years after the iconic American symbol welcoming visitors and immigrants was dedicated.(image)

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India deployed N-capable missiles on border after attack on Parliament: Condoleezza Rice

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:54:09 GMT

Condoleezza Rice has written in her book 'No Higher Honor' that India had deployed nuclear-capable missiles on its western border after 2001 attack on Parliament.(image)

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Quran-bonfire pastor to join US prez race

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:31:19 GMT

America’s Quran-burning pastor Terry Jones announced his plans to run for the country’s president next year. “Jones says he has begun raising funds, but would not disclose how much. He said he’s looking into getting on the ballot and will likely run as an independent,” ABC reported.(image)

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‘MJ was addicted to Botox painkiller’

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:29:11 GMT

Michael Jackson was probably addicted to an opioid painkiller given by a dermatologist treating the star with Botox in months before his death, a medical expert testified on Friday.(image)

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Statue of Liberty celebrates 125th birthday

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:20:42 GMT

The Statue of Liberty, iconic symbol of freedom, New York City and US immigration, celebrated its 125th birthday today, before closing for a year's repairs.(image)

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Statue of Liberty celebrates 125th birthday

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:20:42 GMT

The Statue of Liberty, iconic symbol of freedom, New York City and US immigration, celebrated its 125th birthday today, before closing for a year's repairs.(image)

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