7 Gujaratis killed in Nairobi attack

RAJKOT: The terrorist attack at an upscale mall in Nairobi has sent shock waves in Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch. Local officials and community members confirmed that at least seven migrants from the state were killed in the strike, but the number could rise substantially once the hostage crisis is over. 

Obama rejects Putin's claim on Syria chemical weapons attack, exchanges letters with Iran's Rouhani

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obamarejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim that Syrian rebels were responsible for an August 21 chemical gas attack but, in an interview broadcast on Sunday, he welcomed Putin's diplomatic role in the crisis. 

US takes security steps ahead of 9/11 anniversary

WASHINGTON: The White House says President Barack Obama's national security team is taking steps to prevent terrorist attacks related to the 12th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on Wednesday. 

Obama discussed preparedness and security with his team Tuesday. The White House isn't disclosing what steps are being taken but says Obama's homeland security and counterterrorism adviser, Lisa Monaco, has been reviewing security measures for the anniversary for months. That includes a recent al-Qaida threat that led to the temporary closing of 19 diplomatic posts last month. 

The White House statement also cites the four Americans killed in an attack on a US outpost in Benghazi, Libya, on the September 11 anniversary last year. White House spokesman Jay Carney says the US is still committed to bringing the perpetrators of those attacks to justice. 

I might lose congressional vote on Syria, Barack Obama says

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obamaconceded on Monday night he might lose his fight for congressional support of a military strike against Syria, and declined to say what he would do if lawmakers reject his call to back retaliation for a chemical weapons attack last month.