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Tuesday, September 10th 2019 - 09:49 UTC
EU strengthens trade relations with Cuba to counter a raft of US lawsuits against European firms

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Monday reaffirmed the bloc's drive to deepen trade with Cuba and counter a wave of lawsuits against European firms as Washington increases pressure on the communist-run island.
Tuesday, September 10th 2019 - 09:45 UTC
Facebook faces major lawsuit for allowing third parties access to users private data

A US federal judge on Monday ordered Facebook Inc to face most of a nationwide lawsuit seeking damages for letting third parties such as Cambridge Analytica access users' private data, calling the social media company's views on privacy “so wrong.”
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 09:16 UTC
China beginning to feel the pinch of the trade war with US

China's exports fell by 1.0 per cent on-year in August, official data showed Sunday amid a bruising trade war with the US that has roiled markets in the world's top two economies. The drop comes after a surprise 3.3% rebound in July despite the yearlong battle with Washington and weakening global demand.
Saturday, September 7th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Venezuela land dispute with Guyana on front stage and Guaido accused of high treason

Venezuelan prosecutors said Friday they would charge opposition leader Juan Guaido with “high treason” for planning to renounce the country's claim to a disputed border area controlled by Guyana.
Saturday, September 7th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
Ivanka Trump in Paraguay commits funds for women empowerment

Ivanka Trump met with Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez and female artisans on Friday as part of her tour of South America, announcing the commitment of an additional US$ 500 million for a fund to help women entrepreneurs in the region.
Friday, September 6th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Fed estimates US/China trade war could cost US$ 850bn in lost global trade

Trade policy uncertainty driven by the Trump administration's escalating dispute with China means hundreds of billions of dollars in lost U.S. output and as much as US$850 billion lost globally through early next year, research published this week by the Federal Reserve suggests.
Friday, September 6th 2019 - 08:56 UTC
During Ivanka Trump's visit to Argentina, US announces US$ 400 million investment

The United States has approved a US$400 million highway investment in Argentina as President Donald Trump's eldest daughter Ivanka Trump visits the country on a wider tour of the region.
Thursday, September 5th 2019 - 09:06 UTC
The Caribbean cruise industry suffers the consequences of hurricane Dorian battering of Bahamas

For the Atlantic's major cruise operators, deadly Hurricane Dorian has meant nothing but trouble in paradise as ships have been diverted from the Bahamas. But as the widespread devastation becomes more apparent on the ravished archipelago, a bread-and-butter staple of the tourist industry, the companies are pledging to help fund major relief.
Wednesday, September 4th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
Bio-fuel controversy: Trump caught between farmers and the oil industry

The American Petroleum Institute on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to reject proposals floated by U.S. farmers and ethanol producers to boost ethanol demand, the latest development in the clash over bio-fuel policy.
Wednesday, September 4th 2019 - 08:40 UTC
US/China trade war further escalates; Trump claims Beijing speculating with next year's presidential election

Amid fresh signs his trade wars are rattling the US economy, President Donald Trump on Tuesday sent stern warnings to China, urging the Pacific power not to drag its feet in trade negotiations.