United States

Thursday, July 25th 2019 - 05:06 UTC
US to compensate a minimum US$ 15 per acre to farmers hurt by trade war with China

The U.S. government will pay a minimum of US$ 15 per acre to farmers hurt by President Donald Trump’s trade war with China under an aid package to be unveiled before the end of the week, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said.
Wednesday, July 24th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Brazilian vice-president supports Bolsonaro's son as ambassador in Washington

Brazil’s vice president said he didn’t see “any problems” with President Jair Bolsonaro’s possible nomination of his son as ambassador to the United States, rebutting accusations that nepotism had tainted the appointment process for a coveted diplomatic posting.
Wednesday, July 24th 2019 - 09:45 UTC
US government and Facebook settlement on mishandling users privacy, plus a fine, to be announced

The Federal Trade Commission is set to announce this Wednesday that Facebook has agreed to a sweeping settlement of significant allegations it mishandled user privacy and pay US$5 billion, people briefed on the matter have said.
Wednesday, July 24th 2019 - 09:16 UTC
Mystery brain illness of US and Canada embassy staff in Havana remains unsolved

Advanced brain scans of U.S. Embassy employees who reported falling ill while serving in Havana revealed significant differences from a control group, according to a new study published on Tuesday.
Tuesday, July 23rd 2019 - 09:36 UTC
Trump and Congress agree to suspend the debt limit until after the 2020 election

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a “compromise” bipartisan budget agreement has been reached that will boost federal spending by US$320 billion and suspend the debt limit beyond the next presidential election.
Monday, July 22nd 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Air incident over the Caribbean: Venezuelan fighter “aggressively shadows” US intelligence aircraft

A Venezuelan fighter jet “aggressively shadowed” an American intelligence plane over the Caribbean Sea, US defense officials said on Sunday, slamming the maneuver as “unprofessional.”
Monday, July 22nd 2019 - 09:49 UTC
Chinese investment in the US plummeted 88% since Trump took office

Growing distrust between the United States and China has slowed the once steady flow of Chinese cash into America, with Chinese investment plummeting by nearly 90% since President Donald Trump took office.
Monday, July 22nd 2019 - 09:48 UTC
Pompeo in Mexico praises improved immigration policy at the border

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday thanked his Mexican counterpart for increased immigration enforcement by the country, which he said is leading to fewer migrants entering the United States.
Monday, July 22nd 2019 - 09:45 UTC
Trump's campaign strategy: pound The Squad with xenophobic tweets

US President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Sunday on four Democratic congresswomen he launched xenophobic tweets against last week, demanding they apologize ”for the horrible (hateful) things they have said.”
Monday, July 22nd 2019 - 09:44 UTC
The Lion King and Disney Studio, kings of the box office

Simba and Mufasa reigned supreme this weekend as Disney's The Lion King dominated box office charts. Director Jon Favreau's remake of the animated classic collected a massive US$185 million 4,756 North American theatres during its first three days of release.