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Indian-American Author Jhumpa Lahiri to be Honoured with National Humanities Medal

Lahiri has been awarded the medal "for enlarging the human story".

Sep 5, 2015

Barack Obama 'Running Wild' with Bear Grylls; Jimmy Kimmel Pokes Fun at President's Unconvincing Wilderness Expedition?

Barack Obama will be appearing in a special episode of 'Running Wild' with Bear Grylls, but some people have their doubts that the President will be able to pull it off.

Sep 3, 2015

Chinese Ships Seen Off Alaskan Coast as US President Barack Obama Visits Alaska

The ships are said to be operating in international waters and heading towards the Aleutian Islands.

Sep 3, 2015

Obama runs wild with Bear Grylls for TV special

US President Barack Obama met with Bear Grylls during his Alaska trip to shoot a special edition of NBCs Running Wild with Bear Grylls on 1 September. Obama sent out a selfie with the British survivalist from the White House Instagram account. The photo was taken near the Exit Glacier in Seward, Alaska where Obama is highlighting the impact of climate change.

Sep 2, 2015

Climate change: Obama says world must reach deal in Paris while we still can

President Barack Obama said on 31 August that world leaders must agree to cut carbon emissions at a UN summit in December because the climate is changing faster than efforts to curb global warming.

Sep 1, 2015

US NSA Lauds Pakistan's Anti-terror Sacrifices

US National Security Advisor Susan Rice also expressed appreciation for Nawaz Sharif's vision of a peaceful neighbourhood.

Aug 30, 2015

Sarah Palin Interviews Donald Trump: Best Lines and Quotes on US Economy, Veterans and Media [WATCH VIDEO]

The interview saw the two politicians showcase mutual admiration.

Aug 29, 2015

Pentagon teams up with Apple and Boeing to develop wearable tech

US Defence Secretary Ash Carter awarded $75m (£48.7m) on 28 August, to help a consortium of high-tech firms and researchers develop electronic systems packed with sensors flexible enough to be worn by soldiers or moulded onto the skin of a plane.

Aug 29, 2015

Modi Government Fast-Tracks Business Projects; Proposals Worth Rs 6.5 Lakh Crore Being Implemented

About 38% of investment projects announced after PM Narendra Modi took charge as PM are "already in implementation mode."

Aug 27, 2015

France Train Attack: Heroic Passengers Overpower Gunman Armed with Kalashnikov on Amsterdam-Paris Train; 3 Injured

US President Barack Obama praised the American servicemen and the other passengers.

Aug 22, 2015

New Isis Video Urges Supporters in Turkey to Oust 'Satan' Erdogan

A part of the video shows US President Obama and his Turkish counterpart Erdogan together.

Aug 18, 2015

Boston Dynamics unveils humanoid Atlas robot that can run outdoors and handle rocky terrain

Googles Boston Dynamics has showcased a humanoid robot able to navigate uneven ground and even rocks.

Aug 18, 2015

North Korea will pursue ‘defensive’ nuclear programme

North Korea will pursue its defensive nuclear programme as long as it feels threatened by the United States, its UN disarmament envoy in Geneva said on 13 August.

Aug 14, 2015

International Left Hander's Day: Fun Facts, Trivia and Bizarre Traits of Lefties

Could left handed people take over the world with their unusual traits?

Aug 13, 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Speak at Stanford University, Silicon Valley During US Visit in September

Modi might also visit Google and Facebook offices.

Aug 10, 2015

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