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US Flight Makes U-Turn Over "Suspicious Package", It Turns Out To Be...

US Flight Makes U-Turn Over "Suspicious Package", It Turns Out To Be...

Agence France-Presse | Saturday October 14, 2023, Panama City

A flight from Panama to the United States made a u-turn Friday after the discovery of a suspicious package in the toilet that turned out to be... an adult diaper, airport officials said.

"They Make Al-Qaeda Look Pure": US President Joe Biden Hits Out At Hamas

"They Make Al-Qaeda Look Pure": US President Joe Biden Hits Out At Hamas

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 14, 2023, Washington

Palestinian militant group Hamas, which attacked Israel last week taking more than 1,000 innocent lives, is worse than al-Qaeda, US President Joe Biden said Friday.

"It's Personal For Us": White House On Israel-Gaza War

"It's Personal For Us": White House On Israel-Gaza War

Agence France-Presse | Saturday October 14, 2023, Washington

The Hamas attack on key US ally Israel has caused emotions to run high in a place better known for the steely exercise of power -- the White House.

We Will Do "Everything In Our Power" To Free Captive Americans, Says Biden

We Will Do "Everything In Our Power" To Free Captive Americans, Says Biden

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 13, 2023, Washington

US President Joe Biden vowed in an interview broadcast Friday to do "everything in our power" to free Americans taken hostage by Hamas.

Stanford Lecturer Suspended For Allegedly Separating Jewish Students In Class, Calling Israelis "Colonisers"

Stanford Lecturer Suspended For Allegedly Separating Jewish Students In Class, Calling Israelis "Colonisers"

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Friday October 13, 2023

Stanford University in the United States has suspended a lecturer for allegedly describing Israelis as "colonisers" and asking Jewish students in his class to stand in the corner.

Republicans Face Leadership Crisis As House Speaker Nominee Drops Out

Republicans Face Leadership Crisis As House Speaker Nominee Drops Out

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 13, 2023, Washington

The Republican nominee to lead the US House of Representatives dropped out Thursday after failing to find enough support to win a vote of the full chamber, plunging the paralyzed lower chamber of Congress deeper into crisis.

US "Must Be Ready" For Simultaneous Wars With China, Russia: Report

US "Must Be Ready" For Simultaneous Wars With China, Russia: Report

Reuters | Thursday October 12, 2023, Washington

The United States must prepare for possible simultaneous wars with Russia and China by expanding its conventional forces, strengthening alliances, and enhancing its nuclear weapons modernization program.

Trump Calling Hezbollah "Smart" Is "Dangerous And Unhinged": White House

Trump Calling Hezbollah "Smart" Is "Dangerous And Unhinged": White House

Reuters | Thursday October 12, 2023, Washington

Former US President Donald Trump's comments calling Hezbollah "smart" and criticizing Israel's defense minister were "dangerous and unhinged," White House spokesman Andrew Bates said on Thursday.

Video: US Robbers Steal Gucci Merchandise Worth $50,000 In Less Than A Minute

Video: US Robbers Steal Gucci Merchandise Worth $50,000 In Less Than A Minute

Edited by Anoushka Sharma | Thursday October 12, 2023

The police, citing CCTV footage, said the robbers stole purses and other valuables and the crime was executed in less than a minute.

Antony Blinken Meets Benjamin Netanyahu In Israel, Says "US Will Always Be By Your Side"

Antony Blinken Meets Benjamin Netanyahu In Israel, Says "US Will Always Be By Your Side"

Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 12, 2023, Tel Aviv, Israel

Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed on a visit Thursday that the United States will "always" back Israel but said the Palestinians also have "legitimate aspirations" not represented by militant group Hamas.

Video: Woman Stabs 3, Including Police Officer, At US Airport, Arrested

Video: Woman Stabs 3, Including Police Officer, At US Airport, Arrested

Edited by Anoushka Sharma | Thursday October 12, 2023

The three victims are "alert, conscious and breathing."

22 Americans Dead In Israel, 17 Missing, Many Hostages Feared: White House

22 Americans Dead In Israel, 17 Missing, Many Hostages Feared: White House

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Washington

As many as 22 Americans have lost their lives in Hamas' attack on Israel and 17 remain unaccounted for, the White House said Wednesday, and added that the figure is likely to increase in the coming days.

US Teacher "Struck With Knife" While Resolving A Fight Between Students

US Teacher "Struck With Knife" While Resolving A Fight Between Students

Edited by Anoushka Sharma | Thursday October 12, 2023

The 16-year-old teenager who was brandishing a knife was taken into custody and a weapon was also recovered from him.

Explained: How Hamas Attack On Israel May Hit Biden's Re-Election Chances

Explained: How Hamas Attack On Israel May Hit Biden's Re-Election Chances

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

In the five days since Hamas' shocking terror attack on Israel cities, US President Joe Biden has had three phone calls with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, posted eight tweets underlining Washington's support to Tel Aviv

Follow "Rules Of War": Joe Biden Urges Israel

Follow "Rules Of War": Joe Biden Urges Israel

Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 12, 2023, Washington, United States

President Joe Biden urged Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to follow the rules of war after the Israeli prime minister vowed to destroy Hamas following the Palestinian militants' brutal attack.