Politics

Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 09:26 UTC
Corporate debts pose a “moderate” risk to US economy, says the Fed

The United States private sector's mounting debts pose a “moderate” risk to the world's largest economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Monday.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 09:12 UTC
US eases some restrictions imposed on Huawei for 90 days

The US government on Monday eased some restrictions imposed last week on China's Huawei, a sign of how the prohibitions on the telecommunications company may have far-reaching and unintended consequences.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 08:45 UTC
Bank of England: UK companies likely to cancel projects because of Brexit uncertainty

British companies are likely to cancel projects that they have put on hold because of Brexit uncertainty if the country leaves the European Union without a deal to smooth the shock, Bank of England Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent said on Monday.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 10:33 UTC
“The first time a vice president candidate names her presidential candidate”

“It's the first time I've seen an aspiring vice-presidential candidate name here choice to head the presidential ticket”, said rather ironically Jaime Durán Barba, the main political advisor of Argentine president Mauricio Macri in reference to the surprise announcement of the Alberto Fernandez-Cristina Fernandez ticket for the coming October election.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Morales launches his presidential campaign for a fourth five-year term

Bolivian President Evo Morales launched this weekend his campaign for a fourth term, rejecting opposition allegations that he leads a corrupt and dictatorial government. Morales, 59, is Bolivia's first indigenous president and is aiming to be reelected in October.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Long queues and fuel rationing in oil rich Venezuela; Army sent to “cool” angry tempers

Soldiers oversaw rationing of gasoline at service stations in several parts of Venezuela on Sunday as worsening fuel shortages forced angry drivers to wait for hours to fill their tanks, prompting protests in some areas.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
”If Iran wants to fight, that will be the end of Iran”, Trump tells Teheran

President Donald Trump issued an ominous warning to Iran on Sunday suggesting that if the Islamic republic attacks American interests, it will be destroyed.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Chancellor Merkel says populist movements want to destroy Europe core values

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for Europe to push back against far-right parties, saying populist movements wanted to destroy core European values such as fighting corruption and protecting minorities.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
Westminster to debate immunity from prosecution for soldiers who served in Northern Ireland

A petition calling for soldiers who served in Northern Ireland to be immune from prosecution will be debated by MPs amid reports No 10 has vetoed calls for legislation to protect veterans.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
FBI investigating US and EU corporate giants for alleged corruption in medical gear supplies to Brazil

The U.S. FBI is investigating corporate giants Johnson & Johnson, Siemens AG, General Electric Co and Philips for allegedly paying kickbacks as part of a scheme involving medical equipment sales in Brazil, Brazilian investigators have revealed to Reuters.