News about USA

Netanyahu admits 'profound disagreement' with Obama Israeli Prime Minister admitted he has a "profound disagreement" with President Barack Obama over efforts by the US and world powers to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue.
11 February 2015 12:59
US firm buys rights to Charlie Hebdo documentary A film distributor has bought the US rights to a documentary about Charlie Hebdo in the wake of the deadly attacks at the French satirical weekly.
11 February 2015 12:54
Obama delays Ukraine arms decision amid diplomatic whirlwind US President Barack Obama agreed to hold off a controversial decision on sending arms to Ukraine until German-led efforts to broker a ceasefire with Russia are given a chance.
10 February 2015 14:44
Samsung and Microsoft end patent dispute Samsung and Microsoft said they had ended a patent dispute that had seen the US software giant sue the South Korean conglomerate for breaching a 2011 licensing contract.
10 February 2015 14:36
Ricky Martin plans arena tour for new album The Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin announced a tour of arenas around North America to accompany his first studio album in four years.
10 February 2015 14:03
No decision yet on Ukraine arms aid: Obama US President Barack Obama said no decision had been made on whether to send weapons to Ukraine to help Kiev battle pro-Russian separatists.
10 February 2015 11:47
Eminem wins record sixth Best Rap Album Grammy Eminem won the Grammy Sunday for Best Rap Album for "The Marshall Mathers LP 2," beating out newcomers to cement his role.
10 February 2015 10:54
Obama hosts Merkel amid deepening Ukraine crisis US President Barack Obama hosts Angela Merkel at the White House, as worsening violence in Ukraine confronts them.
09 February 2015 14:14
SpaceX calls off launch of space-weather satellite SpaceX's launch of a $340 million sun-observing spacecraft that was initially dreamed up by former US vice president Al Gore was postponed.
09 February 2015 13:39
Sam Smith, Beyonce, Pharrell all win early Grammys Sam Smith, the British soul singer whose ballad "Stay With Me" has propelled him to fame in a matter of months, picked up two Grammy Awards including Best New Artist.
09 February 2015 10:54
US invites China's Xi, Japan's Abe for state visits The United States has invited the leaders of China and Japan for prestigious state visits, President Barack Obama's top security adviser said.
08 February 2015 19:07
Kazakhstan armed forces to conduct Steppe Eagle 2015 peacekeeping drills with USA Kazakhstan’s peacekeeping battalions will conduct the Steppe Eagle 2015 exercise near Almaty together with US armed forces.
08 February 2015 17:24
Hollywood is a brand, not a place: Banderas Antonio Banderas, 54, is on form. The Spanish star will shortly play Pablo Picasso in "33 Dias," and will be in Terrence Malick's next film, "Knight of Cups."
07 February 2015 13:40
US to appoint gay rights envoy: official The United States will appoint an openly gay official as a special envoy to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people overseas.
07 February 2015 12:43
Google free mapping service adds local guides An update to Google's free online map service let users become local guides who post reviews of businesses and venues in a challenge to Yelp.
07 February 2015 11:17
Kerry stresses to Iran foreign minister March nuclear deadline Secretary of State John Kerry stressed to his Iranian counterpart that the US aimed to meet a late March deadline for a deal reining in Iran's nuclear programme.
07 February 2015 11:03
Pope to make historic US Congress address on Sept 24 Pope Francis will bring his message of peace and compassion to politically gridlocked Washington in September when he becomes the first pontiff to address the US Congress.
06 February 2015 18:28
Sam Smith looks for Grammy glory Fresh-faced British singer Sam Smith stands to make history Sunday at the Grammys with a chance to sweep all top categoriesю
06 February 2015 13:19
Bruce Jenner 'gender change' captures US attention Olympic champion turned reality TV star Bruce Jenner has Americans' rapt attention once again amid talk that he is soon to come out as transgender.
06 February 2015 13:15
Twitter chief confirms Google 'relationship' Twitter chief Dick Costolo said Thursday that "a relationship" with Google has been rekindled, but he was coy on the details.
06 February 2015 12:49
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