United States

Thursday, September 15th 2011 - 21:08 UTC
One out of every four US Hispanics is living in poverty, shows 2010 Census

One out of every four US Hispanics – 13.2 million people – is living in poverty, according to a report based on the US 2010 Census data that was released this week.
Thursday, September 15th 2011 - 21:03 UTC
Obama defends his policy towards Latin America and praises Mexico

US president Barack Obama defended his Latin American policy, praised Mexico’s resilience in the drugs war, criticized Cuban reforms as insufficient and emphasized the ‘equals-relation’ between countries in the region and Washington.
Thursday, September 15th 2011 - 18:47 UTC
US unemployment benefit applications climb for second week running

The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose unexpectedly last week in a sign concerns about a weak economy were sapping an already beleaguered labour market, data showed Thursday.
Wednesday, September 14th 2011 - 15:51 UTC
President Obama dealt double setback: on the economy and Israel support policy

US President Barack Obama has been dealt a double setback after Republican wins in two seats, including one billed as a referendum on his economic policies. In New York, Republican Bob Turner won a key election to succeed Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner, who quit in June over a sex texting scandal.
Wednesday, September 14th 2011 - 06:40 UTC
A complete Spain lives below the poverty line in the US according to census

The United States poverty rate hit its highest level since 1993 in 2010 with a record 46 million Americans living below the poverty line, according to a US government report on Tuesday that depicted the grim effects of stubbornly high unemployment.
Wednesday, September 14th 2011 - 06:26 UTC
Top Republicans criticize elimination of tax breaks in Obama jobs plan

Top opposition Republicans in Congress criticized today President Barack Obama's proposal to pay for a job creation plan by eliminating 467 billion dollars in tax breaks for wealthier Americans and corporations.
Wednesday, September 14th 2011 - 06:07 UTC
US to begin testing beef for six more strains of E.coli bacteria, said USDA

The US government announced Tuesday it will begin testing next year for six more kinds of E.coli bacteria in raw ground beef and tenderized steaks in order to boost protection of US consumers.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 20:15 UTC
Obama calls on opposition not to play political games and approve jobs package

President Barack Obama called on Republicans not to play “political games” with his jobs plan as he pressed for swift passage of a 447 billion dollars package he hopes will revive the US economy and boost his re-election prospects.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 05:42 UTC
Obama pays tribute to 9/11 and gives message of hope and optimism

US President Barack Obama marked the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by emphasizing Americans’ perseverance, saying that for all the wars, disruptions and soul-searching of the past decade the country’s values and optimism remain.
Sunday, September 11th 2011 - 02:51 UTC
Ten years after 9/11, Obama says the US is stronger and al Qaeda is on path to defeat

President Barack Obama said the United States was stronger 10 years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and Americans would “carry on” despite continued threats against their safety.