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Barack Obama to host Singapore PM for State Dinner in August
The dinner, scheduled for August 2, will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries
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US nuke force still use floppy disks to coordinate some functions: Report
According to the GAO report, the Pentagon is planning to fully replace the system by the end of 2020
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Respect Pakistan's sovereignty but will target terrorists: US
Statement came from Obama administration after Pakistan said that launching drone strike on its soil was "violation of its sovereignty"
 "Respect Pakistan's sovereignty but will target terrorists: US")
Trump claims his net worth stands at over $10 billion
Republican presumptive nominee lashed out at Bernie Sanders, for seeking an extension on his filing
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Hillary eked out a narrow win in the Kentucky primary over Sanders
This result keeps her campaign on track to win the nomination but also highlights deep divisions in the party
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US to spend heavily on next generation technology to stay ahead in weapons race
To stay ahead of countries like China and Russia in high-end innovation to keep its edge
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Donald Trump willing to speak with Kim Jong Un regarding their nuclear program
His comments represent a sharp turn from the way the US currently approaches Pyongyang
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US Senate passes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia
White House says President Obama would veto the legislation
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Despite positive steps, US retains India on IP watch list
Releasing its annual 301 Report, the US said that it will continue to put India and China on its priority watch list
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US challenges India, China and 11 others on navigation rights
In 2014, the US had challenged territorial claims of 18 countries including India, China and Brazil
US to take action against Indian students extending their stay illegally
Over 300 Indian students were caught in a sting operation for allegedly trying to illegitimately extend their stay in the country
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Immigrant students blocked from enrolling in schools in US: Report
Such students have been turned away from classrooms as the result of some districts' arbitrary interpretations of residency rules and state laws
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China's actions in SCS raising regional tension: Ashton Carter
Countries across Asia-Pacific have been voicing concern over massive Chinese militarisation and assertiveness
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US strike in Syria kills several Al-Qaeda militants: Pentagon
Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate confirmed yesterday the death of its spokesman Abu Firas al-Suri in a US air strike
Barack Obama slams Ted Cruz over Muslim neighbourhoods' surveillance call
He further reminded Cruz that the move would not help the nation defeat ISIS
Barack Obama, Mauricio Macri work to break from past US-Argentina tensions
Obama help up Argentina as an emerging world leaders worthy of US support
US 'disappointed' over India denying visa to members of religious rights commission
The US remained engaged in a number of discussions with the Indian government about this and other issues with respect to religious freedom, John Kirby said
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