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People burn a poster depicting India’s flag against what they call airspace violation by the Indian military aircrafts, in a protest in Peshawar, Pakistan. (Fayaz Aziz/Reuters)

US patience thins with Pakistan as India goes on offense

US policymakers have grown exasperated with Pakistan for not doing more against Islamist extremists

Nikki Haley’s is the latest resignation in a turbulent White House, where Trump is already on his third national security adviser and second secretary of state before even the midterm elections. (Reuters)

Nikki Haley resigns as Trump’s UN ambassador

​Nikki Haley is the latest departure from President Donald Trump’s national security team

With a music career spanning 30 years, the Texas-born artist has made us cry, dance and fall in love

Beyoncé, Jay-Z release joint album on marriage and identity

The album came out late on Saturday exclusively on Jay-Z’s fledgling Tidal streaming service

Avicii came to define the new age of radio-friendly EDM in 2011 with “Levels

Avicii death a coming-of-age in electronic music boom

The Swedish DJ’s death at age 28 marks a symbolic coming-of-age for a genre that remains resolutely youthful

Mapping the course for N Korea’s future

Uncertainty over condolence messages for N Korea

Kim Jong-Il’s death is raising tough questions, not only of policy but of protocol, with major world powers divided on how to offer condolences.

Suu Kyi hopeful of democratic reform in Burma

Suu Kyi hopeful of democratic reform in Burma

Aung San Suu Kyi has voiced guarded hope that democracy will come to Burma as the opposition leader welcomed US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Thailand battles infighting while gaining US flood relief

Thailand battles infighting while gaining US flood relief

The US has urged flood-stricken Thailand to overcome political infighting during its crisis as it announced immediate assistance for its ally.

Obama warns US to brace for Hurricane Irene

Rays of hope as Hurricane Irene subsides

The rain tapered off, the sun began to come out of hiding and then with a sudden ferocity, dirty sea water poured into the New York coastline.

The United Nations has documented how, on top of the Covid-19 pandemic, the government’s security forces are violating fundamental rights and freedoms.

US to recognise South Sudan, delist North

The United States said on Monday it will recognise South Sudan as the world’s newest nation as it moved to taking the north off a terrorism blacklist.

UN talks take up ‘deep cuts’ on climate

Nations set up global climate fund

Global talks on climate change on Saturday set up a new fund to manage billions of dollars in aid to poor nations.

UN talks take up ‘deep cuts’ on climate

UN talks take up ‘deep cuts’ on climate

More than 190 nations on Friday considered "deep cuts" in emissions to hold back climate change.

UN chief warns world failing on climate

UN chief warns world failing on climate

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon warned on Tuesday that the world was missing its last chance to control climate change.

Guarded hope at UN climate talks

Guarded hope at UN climate talks

Negotiators on climate change were raising their hopes on Monday after signs of modest progress in Mexico.

Tempers fray over WikiLeaks revelations

Tempers fray over WikiLeaks revelations

The United States on Wednesday faced a storm of anger from foreign governments who were scrutinised in leaked cables.

Fears grow for Jamaican civilians

Fears grow for Jamaican civilians

Jamaican forces claimed control of a slum in an offensive to capture an alleged drug kingpin late on Wednesday, with at least 44 deaths reported.

US hopes to ride out rough patch with China

In the span of a few weeks, China has denounced the US twice after President Barack Obama met the Dalai Lama and approved an arms package to Taiwan.

Obama warns of tough road on climate

Leaders of about 100 nations met on Tuesday to breathe new life into deadlocked climate change negotiations.

Clinton sees fresh start with South Africa

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for an alliance with South Africa on Saturday as she basked in a warm welcome from President Jacob Zuma.

US, SA pledge to work for a ‘free’ Zimbabwe

The US and SA pledged joint action on Friday to induce reforms in Zimbabwe as Hillary Clinton hailed a new spirit of cooperation between the countries

Business leaders out to put India on US map

United States and Indian business leaders meet on Wednesday in a bid to put a new focus on the South Asian power.