US election: Obama officially endorses Hillary Clinton

President Barack Obama has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party presidential nominee. His endorsement came after meeting Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders who has been battling Mrs Clinton for the nomination. Speaking in a video tweeted out by Mrs Clinton, Mr Obama said she may be the most qualified person "ever" for the role of president. Leading liberal politician Elizabeth Warren also endorsed Mrs Clinton. "I...

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US election 2016: Clinton hails 'milestone for women'

Hillary Clinton has thanked her supporters for helping her reach a historic moment for women - the US Democratic nomination for president. "Thanks to you, we've reached a milestone," she told cheering crowds at a rally in New York. Mrs Clinton hailed "the first time in our nation's history that a woman will be a major party's nominee". Hours later, she won the California Democratic primary, further cementing her hold on the nomination. In...

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Narendra Modi’s US visit begins with a bang as 19-gun salute welcomes him

Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his three-day visit to Washington starting on Monday by visiting the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' at the Arlington National Cemetery. As Modi laid a wreath at the cemetery, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted. Modi was received by Defence Secretary Ashton Carter at the US' most hallowed military ground. The Arlington...

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Modi’s US visit: China’s growing footprint a cause of concern?

Barack Obama and Narendra Modi have "invested in developing a close relationship." Modi paying Obama a farewell visit is being touted as a sign of growing collaboration  between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit will highlight the growing collaboration between India  and the US and their “shared leadership” on the world stage, the White House said on the  eve of his arrival in Washington. “This visit celebrates the remarkable transformation in US- India ties. Over the...

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