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Facebook CEO says his own data was shared by Cambridge Analytica

Mark Zuckerberg told lawmakers that his own personal data was included in that of 87 million or so Facebook users that was improperly shared with political consultancy Cambridge Analytica.

Zuckerberg says Facebook could have done more to prevent misuse

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg told Congress that the social media network should have done more to prevent data being misused and offered a broad apology to lawmakers.

Trump proposes US citizenship plan for 1.8 mn undocumented immigrants

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump´s administration on Thursday unveiled a sweeping new immigration plan to Congress that offers 1.8 million young unauthorised immigrants known...

As government shutdown begins, White House slams Senate Democrats

WASHINGTON: As U.S. government funding ran out at midnight, the White House issued a statement blaming Senate Democrats for blocking a bill to avert...

Rahul Gandhi takes over as president of India’s Congress party

NEW DELHI: India's Rahul Gandhi took over Saturday as president of the main opposition Congress, becoming the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty to...

Congress sends $700 bn defense bill for Trump’s signature

WASHINGTON: The US Congress on Thursday overwhelmingly authorized $700 billion in national defense spending for next year, a substantial increase over Donald Trump's request,...

US senators hammer Facebook for power over elections

WASHINGTON: U.S. senators on Tuesday pressed Facebook’s chief lawyer on why the company did not catch 2016 election ads bought using Russian rubles, why...

Internet giants find more Russia-linked election meddling

WASHINGTON: Internet giants were expected to tell Congress this week that Russian-backed content aimed at manipulating US politics during last year's election was more...

Gandhi brand no longer sells in Indian politics

NEW DELHI: India’s Congress party and its controlling Nehru-Gandhi dynasty that has been synonymous with political power for most of the 70 years since independence,...

Brazil’s Temer defeats corruption trial, pushes reforms

BRASILIA: President Michel Temer of Brazil hoped Thursday to turn a surprisingly easy victory in blocking his corruption trial into momentum for austerity reforms,...

US Congress fails to recognise Pakistan’s victories: Zardari

Former President and Pakistan People’s Party chairman Asif Ali Zardari has called on the United States to increase cooperation and continue to be partner...

Trump asks Congress to probe alleged illicit investigations

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is asking Congress to probe "potentially politically motivated investigations" during the 2016 campaign, the White House said on Sunday. The announcement...

Congress begins Russia hacking probe, Trump still sceptical of US intelligence

WASHINGTON: Senior US intelligence officials will testify in Congress on Thursday on Russia's alleged cyber attacks during the 2016 election campaign, even as President-elect...

Erdogan slams US Congress over Saudi 9/11 law

ANKARA:Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Saturday a US Congress vote to override Barack Obama's veto of a bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue...

Indian politicians unconvinced over surgical strike claim

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD: Indian politicians are not convinced and appeared disappointed over the claims of the government of India about the circumstances in which the Indian Army launched the alleged surgical strikes across the Line of Control in Pakistan.

US Senate clears way for $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES: The US Senate cleared the way for a $1.15 billion sale of tanks and other military equipment to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, defending a frequent partner in the Middle East recently subject to harsh criticism in Congress.

Obama threatens to veto bill targeting Iran’s leaders

WASHINGTON: The White House on Wednesday said President Barack Obama would veto congressional measures to reveal the assets of Iran's leaders, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, if a bill came to his desk.

Snowden was a “disgruntled” employee: report

WASHINGTON: Edward Snowden was a "disgruntled employee" and not a "principled whistleblower," according to a report from Congress released Thursday, which comes amid mounting pressure for a presidential pardon.

U.S. approves $1.15 billion sale of tanks, other equipment to Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of more than 130 Abrams battle tanks, 20 armored recovery vehicles and other equipment, worth about $1.15 billion, to Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

US Senate rejects gun-control measures after Orlando shooting

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Senate on Monday rejected four measures restricting gun sales after last week's massacre in an Orlando nightclub, dealing a bitter setback to advocates who have failed to get even modest gun curbs through Congress despite repeated mass shootings.
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