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US clashes with Russia on UN human rights debate
US Ambassador Nikki Haley wants to schedule the human rights debate for April 18
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New York mayor backs plan to shut notorious prison
Many New York officials and legal experts for years have been calling for the closure of the huge site
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Judge approves Trump University $25 mn lawsuit settlements
Two class-action suits were launched in California in 2010 by former students
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US embassy in Kabul fires six over drugs
Washington has splurged billions on Afghan counter-narcotics efforts
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US envoy asks expats to pour capital into Pakistan
Calls for forging closer economic, investment ties with America
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US Secretary of State Tillerson arrives in Ankara
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Ankara on Thursday ahead of talks with Turkish President Erdogan
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China's Xi will meet Trump in US April 6-7: Beijing
The visit will take place after a rocky start to the US-China relationship under Trump
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US state reaches deal to repeal transgender 'bathroom law'
Transgender people have to use restrooms that correspond to the gender on their birth certificate
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Melania Trump makes case for women's 'empowerment'
"We must challenge old fears, and fight for justice and stand up against evil and injustice wherever it may be"
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Palestinian leader meets Trump envoy at Arab summit
Trump has said he would be interested in pursuing some form of regional peace initiative
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Trump invites Modi to visit US later this year
Trump's pledge to ban immigration by Muslims has played well among Modi's Hindu-nationalist base
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California prepares for war with Trump over environment
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday rolling back key to combat climate change
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'Electronics ban on flights not a longterm solution'
US officials said the measure was intended to thwart possible attacks
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Here's how airlines responded to electronics ban
The airlines turned the ban into a marketing opportunity
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US veteran gets terror, racism charges over black man's murder
James Jackson "prowled the streets of New York for three days in search of a black person to assassinate"
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Wall Street's 'Fearless Girl' statue to stay until 2018
The sculpture was seen as a defiant symbol of women's rights under the administration of President Donald Trump
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Trump son-in-law Kushner to face Russia investigation panel
His contacts with Russian officials that are now coming under the microscope
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Pakistan joins US-led boycott against UN meet to ban nuclear weapons
The push for a ban was announced in October by 123 UN members who say the threat of atomic disaster is growing
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US probes Mosul bombing amid worries of rising civilian deaths
US investigators are also looking at the apparent bombing of a school in Mansura near Raqa
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Trump to roll back Obama clean power plan
Trump's order would lower electricity rates for Americans
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United Airlines bars teenage girls in leggings from flight
Social media lit up with outrage against the policy
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Public schools in Boston introduce a more accurate world map
The move was part of the district's effort to 'decolonise the curriculum'
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PIA cashes in on US electronics ban on Middle East airlines
PIA isn't one of the airlines flying to the US that is barred from having electronic devices on board
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American Muslims worried about their safety: poll
Muslims reported higher levels of fear and anxiety than other faith groups
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When an American girl fell in love with a Muslim refugee
The two met at a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos
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Trump daughter Ivanka to get West Wing office
She will also have access to classified information and a government-issued phone
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Man arrested at White House gate claimed Trump telepathy link
He said he was in touch with Trump telepathically
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US officials meet asylum seekers at Australian-run camp, possibly restarting "dumb deal"
Trump labelled the agreement a "dumb deal" in a Tweet, but said he would stand by it
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Key Pakistani terrorist killed in US drone strike
Qari Yaseen was also involved in attacks on ISI offices in Lahore and Multan and Marriott Hotel bomb blast
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New Zealand expels US diplomat after police probe impeded
Details of the alleged crime have not been revealed
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Trump refuses to shake Merkel's hand
In a highly publicised interaction, Merkel's suggestion of a handshake was ignored by Trump
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US lauds professionalism of Pakistan Navy in maritime security
Admiral Zakaullah was conferred with United States Legion of Merit by US Chief of Naval Operations
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Man faces hate crime charges after assaulting Muslim Delta Airlines employee
The 57-year-old yelled threatening slurs and kicked Muslim Delta employee in the leg
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Muslim US Marine answers strangers’ questions in effort to fight Islamophobia
He started off his project in the days after Donald Trump's inauguration
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Top senators see no evidence for Trump Tower wiretap claim
Trump sparked a furor with the March 4 tweets that accused Obama of ordering a wiretap
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Russia denies official involvement in 'any' cybercrimes
The Russian agents accused of directing the attack were identified as FSB members
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Pentagon chief says climate change threatens security: report
Unlike some in the Trump administration, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis believes climate change is real
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US ready to quit UN rights council if no reform
Tillerson said US would press on with its "strong, principled objection to to the biased agenda item against Israel"
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US demands UN pull report accusing Israel of apartheid
US had accused the United Nations of being biased against Israel
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Egyptian-American named deputy US national security adviser
She is expected to play a broad role in coordinating between military, diplomatic and intelligence agencies
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Canada's Girl Guides bans travel to US in wake of Trump travel ban
Decision stems from their commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities for all girls and women
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Kansas senator stands by comparison of Planned Parenthood to Nazis
Planned Parenthood provides abortions as well as other health services, including birth control and cancer screenings
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Putin aide: Russia impatient for improved dialogue with US
Earlier this year, Trump and Putin agreed to develop relations "as equals"
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Saudi deputy crown prince goes to meet Trump: agency
They are expected to discuss reinforcing bilateral relations and review regional issues of mutual interest
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Muhammad Ali's son says he was detained a second time at US airport
Muhammad Ali Jr was previously detained at an airport in Florida
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South African women's group, citing Trump policies, cancels New York plans
A number of advocates hoping to participate in this year's meetings have been denied visas
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A US state speeds up executions, scheduling eight in 10 days
According to the Death Penalty Information Center no state has ever carried out eight executions in 10 days
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Ethics office concerned about White House not disciplining Conway
The ethics office had called for Conway to be disciplined after she endorsed Ivanka's brand on national television
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China rails against US for human rights violations
US State Department’s annual report accused China of torture and executions, among other issues
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Russia deployed cruise missile in violation of treaty: US general
"We believe that the Russians have deliberately deployed it in order to pose a threat to NATO"

















































