India, US facing common enemy in Lashkar, al Qaeda: US envoy
Describing LeT, Taliban and Al Qaeda as "common enemy" of India and the US, American ambassador Timothy J Roemer on Friday said that the two countries were working closely at an "unprecedented level" on counter- terrorism.

US sanctions Hamas bank, TV station in Gaza
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on Thursday against two firms in Gaza -- Islamic National Bank and Al-Aqsa Television -- for their ties to the ruling Hamas movement.

US troops leave border to Afghan boss accused of graft
One of the most important trade routes in Asia was closed last week while a boyish-looking man everyone calls "the general" showed around the commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan.

US-born cleric urges American Muslims to disobey government
Fugitive US-Yemeni cleric Anwar Al-Awlaqi appealed to American Muslims to stand up against their nation, which he accused of committing crimes against Muslims, in an audio message released on Thursday.

`Pak-India talks to figure at strategic dialogue with US`
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said the issue of stability and peace between Pakistan and India will be part of the upcoming US-Pakistan strategic dialogue.

Netanyahu talks with Biden amid Israel-US row
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke overnight with US Vice President Joe Biden, his office said amid a simmering row between the two allies.

US see little change in Pak`s perception about it
Inspite of having pumped billions of dollars into Pakistan as assistance, US officials have said they see little change in Pakistani`s perception about America.

US clinic offers chance for free human eggs
An American infertility clinic is offering free human eggs to one British woman for attending an informational seminar today in London.

US may be seeking Israel `regime change`
The Obama administration`s row with Israel over settlements has prompted some analysts to wonder whether it seeks "regime change," a new government that can make peace with the Palestinians.

Israel moves to ease diplomatic dispute with US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Barack Obama on Wednesday and spoke by telephone with his vice president as a vocal feud over Jewish settlements took on softer tones.