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Indonesian Election Presents U.S. with Modi-style Visa Headache

The emergence of Prabowo Subianto as a serious contender in Indonesia's election this week means the United States faces the awkward possibility of having to welcome another Asian leader it had denied entry to because of alleged links to mass killings.

May 21, 2014

Obama to Cut Red Tape for More Transport Projects

US President Barack Obama has discussed cutting red tape for more transportation infrastructure projects, in this week's address from the White House.

May 19, 2014

Riding High on Modi Wave: Parents Name Twins after India's PM-Elect Narendra Modi

An Indore couple, inspired by the personality of India's Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi, has decided to name their newborn twin sons after the Bharatiya Janata Party leader.

May 19, 2014

Obama Invites Narendra Modi to US, Hails Manmohan Singh as Admired Leader

US President Barack Obama has congratulated India's Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi and has invited the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader to America at a mutually convenient time.

May 18, 2014

Protesters chant anti-China slogans as they march during an anti-China protest in Vietnam's southern Ho Chi Minh city (Reuters)

Vietnam Stops Anti-China Protests after Deadly Riots, China Evacuates

Vietnam flooded major cities with police to avert anti-China protests on Sunday, while Beijing evacuated thousands of citizens after a flare-up over disputed sovereignty in the South China Sea sparked rare and deadly rioting in Vietnam last week.

May 18, 2014

U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Manmohan Singh in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington (Reuters file)

Barack Obama Calls Outgoing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Thank Him

U.S. President Barack Obama called outgoing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday to thank him for developing deeper relations with the United States, a day after Singh's political party was swept from power.

May 18, 2014

Obama Allies Revive Push for Obamacare CEO

A group of healthcare experts close to the White House is urging the Obama administration to appoint a new CEO to oversee Obamacare's online health insurance exchanges and safeguard the next open enrollment period that begins in six months.

May 17, 2014

India's new Prime Minister-elect, Narendra Modi has been welcomed to White House. Why is US to quick to life Modi's Visa Ban?

Narendra Modi 'Welcomed' to White House: Why is US Quick to Lift Visa Ban?

Having previously been denied visa by United States, the Indian Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi "will be welcomed" the White House has said.

May 17, 2014

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Obama congratulates Modi on emphatic poll win.

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): US President Barack Obama telephoned BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and congratulated him on his "emphatic election victory". According to reports, Obama told Modi that the largest democracy in the world has given a "decisive mandate". He said that he wished that under Narendra Modi's leadership, India will contribute significantly at the global level. Both leaders reportedly also discussed the India-U.S. Strategic Partnership and the prevailing global economic situation.

May 17, 2014