Politics

Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 08:42 UTC
US determined to a trade deal with the UK, “as soon as it is ready” after Brexit

The United States administration has formally confirmed it intends to pursue a trade deal with the UK “as soon as it is ready” after leaving the EU. Donald Trump’s trade representative Robert Lighthizer notified Congress of plans to open negotiations with the UK, as well as with the EU and Japan.
Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 08:24 UTC
Despite grumblings, US refrains from labeling China a “currency manipulator”

United States has refrained from labeling China a “currency manipulator” in a move which may help defuse escalating tension over trade between the two countries. President Trump has previously accused China of keeping its currency weak to make its exports more competitive.
Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 08:12 UTC
US targets China on international rates for parcels sent by post service

The United States has announced plans to withdraw from a 144-year-old postal treaty, which the White House says lets China ship goods at unfairly low prices. The United Nations treaty sets lower international rates for packages from certain countries, a move originally designed to support poorer nations.
Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 07:36 UTC
Argentina with a record 6.5% inflation in September, and 40.5% in twelve months

Argentina says that consumer prices rose 6.5% in September bringing the twelve month inflation rate to 40.5%, one of the world's highest. The inflation rate published by the official statistics agency Indec, on Wednesday follows a sharp devaluation of Argentina's currency. The nine month rate reached 32.4%.
Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 07:04 UTC
Brussels No deal: Brexit transition could be extended full year? Brexiteers furious

Brexit-backing MPs have reacted angrily to the idea that the United Kingdom's transition out of the European Union could be extended for another year, to the end of 2021. Downing Street refused to rule out an extension after a Wednesday summit of EU leaders in Brussels failed to make progress.
Wednesday, October 17th 2018 - 11:41 UTC
Women allowed in for first time as Iran defeat Bolivia in football friendly

The friendly football match between Iran and Bolivia Wednesday in Tehran marked the first time women were allowed to attend a stadium since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The Iranian squad defeated Bolivia 2-1.
Wednesday, October 17th 2018 - 09:16 UTC
Germany urges responsibility on Brexit ahead of European Council summit

Germany has urged UK's Theresa May to “take responsibility” for Brexit, as a crunch summit approaches with no sign of any breakthrough in negotiations. The Prime Minister was briefing senior ministers in an extended session of Cabinet ahead of Wednesday’s European Council meeting at which it had initially been hoped to conclude the UK’s withdrawal deal.
Wednesday, October 17th 2018 - 09:09 UTC
US offers US$ 10m reward for the head of the Jalisco New Generation cartel

The United States on Tuesday announced a US$ 10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of leading Mexico’s powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, which the Justice Department considers to be one of the five most dangerous criminal organizations in the world.
Wednesday, October 17th 2018 - 09:09 UTC
Brazil's Temer faces new charges for corruption and criminal association

Brazil's federal police filed new charges against President Michel Temer on Tuesday, recommending he be put on trial for corruption, money laundering and criminal association for allegedly taking bribes to favor port management companies. The investigation report was filed to the country's top court.
Wednesday, October 17th 2018 - 09:05 UTC
Honduras migrant caravan organizer detained in Guatemala

The organizer of a migrant caravan from Honduras was detained in Guatemala on Tuesday as the U.S. government threatened to withdraw aid from both countries and El Salvador if the flow of migrants north to the United States was not stopped.