Tag: United States

Thursday, November 20th 2014 - 04:29 UTC
Fed minutes confirm reveal consensus on ending stimulus program

Although the US Federal Reserve was worried about turmoil in emerging markets, the central bank reached an easy consensus to end its stimulus program, its latest minutes reveal.
Tuesday, November 18th 2014 - 06:17 UTC
National Guard ready to act in Missouri waiting for jury decision on killing of black teenager

The governor of the US state of Missouri has activated the state's National Guard in anticipation of a grand jury decision over the killing of an unarmed black teenager. In a statement, Jay Nixon said the guard will “support law enforcement's efforts to maintain peace”.
Tuesday, November 18th 2014 - 06:02 UTC
Rousseff wants to improve ties with Washington, but hurdles and attitudes persist

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who cancelled a White House trip last year in anger over U.S. spying revelations, now wants to improve ties and reschedule the state visit - but some U.S. officials warn it might not be that easy.
Friday, November 14th 2014 - 19:04 UTC
When Germany promised 'the return of Texas' if Mexico declared war on US

The United States of America entered World War I in April 1917 and it is widely believed that turned the tide of the conflict. The wartime leader was Woodrow Wilson, whose progressive accomplishments were significant between 1912 and his re-election in 1916.
Sunday, November 9th 2014 - 09:57 UTC
US unemployment down to 5.8%, the lowest since July 2008

The US economy added 214,000 jobs in October, while the unemployment rate has fallen to 5.8%, official Labor Department figures show. The number of jobs created is slightly below forecasts of about 230,000 new posts, but still indicates a healthy US jobs market.
Thursday, November 6th 2014 - 06:28 UTC
Cannabis debate in US rages with legalization claiming more states

Residents of Oregon, Alaska, and the US capital Washington voted on Tuesday to legalize marijuana in key victories that could fuel the legalization movement as cannabis usage is increasingly recognized by the American mainstream.
Thursday, November 6th 2014 - 06:17 UTC
Most powerful Republican intends to employ a “trust and verify” with Obama

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday he intends to employ a “trust but verify” relationship with President Barack Obama when he takes the helm as the new Senate majority leader, saying voters sent a clear message that both parties must govern.
Wednesday, November 5th 2014 - 06:43 UTC
The end of an era: Is the US petrodollar under threat?

Recent trade deals and high-level cooperation between Russia and China have set off alarm bells in the West as policymakers and oil and gas executives watch the balance of power in global energy markets shift to the East.
Wednesday, November 5th 2014 - 05:59 UTC
Republicans take control of the Senate: complicated last two years for Obama

The Republican Party has taken control of the Senate in the US mid-term elections, increasing their power in the final years of President Barack Obama's presidency. After gains in Arkansas, Montana, South Dakota, West Virginia and Colorado, North Carolina clinched victory. Kentucky's Mitch McConnell will become the Senate majority leader.
Wednesday, November 5th 2014 - 04:30 UTC
US reply to Argentina: Soderberg's responsibilities as public servant not linked to bonds' dispute

The US Department of State has backed the appointment of Nancy Soderberg as Chair of the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB), saying her “responsibilities” as public servant are “not linked” with Argentina’s dispute with the holdouts, Argentina's Telam news agency reported.