August 17, 2912
NEW YORK - All is forgiven for Time magazine writer and CNN host Fareed Zakaria, who last week was suspended by both outlets for apparent plagiarism.
CNN said Thursday that Zakaria's weekly "GPS" public affairs program returns to the air Aug. 26. Time said in a separate statement that Zakaria's column would resume with the magazine's Sept. 7 issue.
August 17, 2012
Microsoft, Apple, Dell and HP among tech companies steering clear of ‘conflict materials’ from Congo in their high priced toys. But others, like Nintendo, Canon and Sharp, are getting a failing grade, says report.
Former President Bill Clinton has reunion with Ugandan ‘son’ – also named Bill Clinton
August 17, 2012
Master Bill Clinton Kaligani, who was so named after he was born on the same day that President Clinton arrived in Uganda in 1998, first met his famous namesake when he was just a newborn.
August 16, 2012
Washington — Downplaying the significance of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's upcoming visit to western sanctions hit Iran, the US has hoped he would convey to Tehran the importance of meeting its international obligations.
August 16, 2012
New Delhi: The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) announced its contingent for the 22nd FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship for men to be held in Mongolia August 17-26.
August 16, 2012
Port-of-Spain — "What would have happened if Gandhi had today's new technology like internet, social media, email and networking tools to challenge the British Raj," a Trinidad and Tobago minister asked while calling for tolerance in society during an event to mark India's Independence Day.
August 16, 2012
Washington — Amid fresh allegations of plagiarism against celebrated Indian American journalist Fareed Zakaria, the Washington Post -- joining Time magazine and CNN -- has announced it will not run Zakaria's column in August.
Former Navy SEAL with Tea Party ties launches Swift Boat-style attack on Obama for taking credit for Osama Bin Laden death
August 16, 2012
The former military operative says issue ‘more than politics.’ Plans to release TV ads in battleground states.
August 16, 2012
Candlelight Vigil Draws Scores of People to Nation’s Capital
By Geeta Goindi
WASHINGTON – Acknowledging the immense importance the Obama administration attaches to building relations with the Sikh community, a key liaison at the White House has expressed the US government’s solidarity with all Americans who stand united against the senseless shootings at the Gurudwara in Wisconsin.
August 16, 2012
Taliban militants stormed a Pakistani air force base on Thursday night, once again showing their ability to penetrate a sensitive military site five years into an insurgency and raising concerns about the safety of the country's nuclear arsenal. Ten people including one security official was killed and a plane damaged in the pre-dawn assault.