US says China air defence zone unacceptable, shouldn’t be implemented
Washington – The White House said on Thursday that China’s new air defence zone over the East China Sea was “unacceptable” and urged Beijing not to implement it, but stopped short of calling for it to rescind its declaration. Keeping up US criticism, White House spokesman... read more »
Snowden leaks have identified areas of concerns: Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama has acknowledged that leaks by whistleblower Edward Snowden have identified some areas of legitimate concerns with regard to privacy of citizens while highly sensationalising other issues. “The way this (classified documents leaked by Snowden) has been reported —... read more »
We will not see the likes of Mandela again: Obama
Describing himself as one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from Nelson Mandela, US President Barack Obama mourned the death on Friday of the South African anti-apartheid icon and said that the world was unlikely to see a leader like him again. “I am one of the countless millions who... read more »
‘Some progress’ made in peace talks: John Kerry
Jerusalem – US Secretary of State John Kerry said here Thursday that despit! e reports to the contrary, there is “some progress” in the talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Kerry said that regarding Iran, the US is “committed to Israel’s safety” and that it... read more »
