United States

Wednesday, September 18th 2019 - 17:07 UTC
Trump appoints hostage crisis expert as successor to Bolton

US President Donald Trump Wednesday chose Robert C. O'Brien to replace the disgraced John Bolton as the new National Security Adviser, a position which does not require Senate confirmation.
Wednesday, September 18th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
First-ever Falklands competition in a full sized international Cup: Hockey medallists in Miami

The Falkland Islands competed in the LATAM Cup in Coral Springs FL, for the first time ever this year and came away with two medals, one each for the under 16’s and the senior team. This is the first time the Falkland Islands has ever competed in this size of tournament and on a full-sized rink.
Tuesday, September 17th 2019 - 09:51 UTC
US markets in the red following attacks on Saudi oil production

US stocks tumbled into the red on Monday as attacks on Saudi crude production and record jumps in oil prices whipped up investor anxieties about the global economy.
Tuesday, September 17th 2019 - 09:49 UTC
US ready for a response to attack on Saudi oil facilities; China and Russia call for restrain

The United States readied its response on Monday to the “unprecedented” attack on Saudi oil facilities as President Donald Trump said Iran was likely to blame, fanning new fears of conflict in the Gulf region.
Tuesday, September 17th 2019 - 09:14 UTC
US/China trade talks resume on Thursday but at deputy-level

Deputy-level US-China trade talks are scheduled to start in Washington on Thursday, the US Trade Representative's office said on Monday (Sep 16), paving the way for high-level talks in October aimed at resolving a bitter trade war.
Tuesday, September 17th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
Green activist Greta Thumberg receives Amnesty International's “Ambassadors of Conscience” award

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future youth movement received Amnesty International's “Ambassadors of Conscience” award on Monday, days before a major UN climate summit in New York.
Monday, September 16th 2019 - 08:38 UTC
Trump releases oil from strategic reserves following drone attacks on Saudi oil fields

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday evening that he has authorized the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve following attacks on Saudi Arabian oil fields and refineries.
Saturday, September 14th 2019 - 21:32 UTC
US and Brazil on first high-level strategic dialogue in seven years: trade and biodiversity in the agenda

The United States and Brazil are deepening a new era of closer cooperation with their first high-level strategic dialogue in seven years.
Saturday, September 14th 2019 - 21:29 UTC
Google to become “editor in chief” with logarithms outstanding original reporting

Original reporting will be highlighted in Google's search results, the company said as it announced changes to its algorithm. The world's largest search engine has come under increasing criticism from media outlets, mainly because of its algorithms - a set of instructions followed by computers - that newspapers have often blamed for plummeting online traffic and the industry's decline.
Saturday, September 14th 2019 - 20:17 UTC
Low profile talks between Venezuelan government and opposition continue sponsored by the Boston Group

A group of Venezuelan government officials and opposition activists are quietly holding talks focused on the economy despite the stalling of a formal dialogue mediated by Norway, according to nine sources involved.