Tag: United States

Saturday, March 7th 2015 - 07:27 UTC
Ambassador Mamet impressed by Argentina and “profoundly optimistic” about relations with US

US ambassador to Argentina Noah Mamet expressed his “profound optimism” about ties between Washington and Buenos Aires, saying he has been left “impressed” by the people he has had the opportunity to meet here so far.
Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 - 23:08 UTC
The entire Great Lakes almost completely covered with ice

The entire Great Lakes, shared by Canada and the United States is at 88.8% ice coverage, with the highest totals coming from Lake Huron and Lake Erie at about 96% ice coverage according to Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, part of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA.
Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 - 06:46 UTC
Maduro gives US two weeks to cut size of Caracas embassy staff to 17

Venezuela's government has given the U.S. two weeks to slash the size of its embassy staff in Caracas to 17 diplomats as tensions between the two nations rise. Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez made the announcement Monday after a meeting with the top American diplomat in Caracas. She said it is up to the U.S. to decide which of an estimated 100 diplomats it wishes to send home.
Monday, March 2nd 2015 - 05:58 UTC
US economy slowdowns in last quarter, but for Wall Street it remains strong

The slowdown in the US economy at the end of last year was more pronounced than previously thought, official figures have shown. The world's largest economy grew at an annual pace of 2.2% between October and December, against a previous estimate of 2.6%, the Commerce Department said.
Friday, February 27th 2015 - 08:06 UTC
In landmark decision US approves tough Internet neutrality regulations

In a landmark decision for the future of the Internet, the United States Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved tough net neutrality regulations to oversee online traffic. The new rules prohibit Internet service providers from discriminating against legal content flowing through their wired or wireless networks, such as by charging websites for faster delivery of video and other data to consumers.
Friday, February 20th 2015 - 04:34 UTC
Fed latest minutes indicate “patience” prevails before a rise in interest rates

Officials at the United States Federal Reserve are unlikely to raise interest rates soon, the latest minutes from the bank's January meeting have revealed. Policymakers worried about lower-than-expected inflation as well as slow wage growth in the US economy, the world's largest.
Friday, February 20th 2015 - 04:27 UTC
Bitter frigid air causes record breaking temperatures in East US and Canada

Bitterly cold air from Siberia has brought dangerously frigid and likely record-setting temperatures to the eastern half of the US. Temperatures are 20 to 40 degrees F below normal for February from the Mid-Atlantic to the South.
Wednesday, February 18th 2015 - 04:40 UTC
Argentina addresses letters to the US and Israel regarding Iran and AMIA

Foreign Minister Hector Timerman held a press conference to inform Argentina was addressing a letter to both US Secretary of State John Kerry and Foreign Minister of Israel Avigdor Lieberman reaffirming Argentina’s “peaceful” stance in the resolution of conflicts, reiterating also its calls to have the AMIA case negotiations “included” in current talks between Washington and Tehran.
Tuesday, February 17th 2015 - 05:27 UTC
Lord Prescott strongly supports the return of Chagossians to Diego Garcia

British ex Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has made a powerful intervention in the campaign to grant Chagossians the right to return to their homeland, reports the UK Chagos Support Association.
Saturday, February 14th 2015 - 06:59 UTC
Maduro claims a coup attempt was foiled, and blames the US

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro Thursday night went on the air and said the intelligence services had foiled a coup and arrested multiple people who were behind the attempt, which was backed by the United States.