United States

Friday, September 14th 2018 - 08:42 UTC
US comes out strongly in support of Taipei in its influence policy dispute with Beijing

The State Department announced last week that it would temporarily recall U.S. ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Panama for consultations in Washington. The meetings will focus on recent decisions by Latin American countries to no longer recognize Taiwan and ways the U.S. can “support strong. independent, democratic institutions and economies throughout Central America and the Caribbean”
Friday, September 14th 2018 - 08:12 UTC
Amazon's Bezos becomes leading philanthropist: US$ 2 billion for open pre-schools and homeless families

Amazon founder and chief executive Jeff Bezos has said he is giving US$2 billion to start a fund that will open pre-schools in low-income neighborhoods and give money to non-profit groups which help homeless families.
Thursday, September 13th 2018 - 09:55 UTC
Trump signs executive order punishing foreign countries or persons that meddle with US elections

Under fire over his handling of Russian election meddling, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to strengthen election security by imposing sanctions on foreign countries or people who try to interfere in the US political process. The order, coming only eight weeks before congressional elections on November 6, drew immediate criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers as too little, too late.
Thursday, September 13th 2018 - 06:20 UTC
“Extremely dangerous major” hurricane Florence advancing on the Carolinas

Hurricane Florence, one of the strongest storms to threaten the East Coast of the United States in decades, continued to swirl in the Atlantic on Wednesday night on a path that is taking it dangerously closer to the Carolinas. Meanwhile, another storm system in the Atlantic gained strength on Wednesday and was named subtropical Storm Joyce.
Tuesday, September 11th 2018 - 08:51 UTC
US economy “booming”, but only 38% approve of Trump, according to opinion polls

United States voters love the performance of the economy, but it has failed to translate into higher approval for President Donald Trump, according to one new poll. The disconnect is perhaps the biggest challenge facing Republicans as they battle to keep control of Congress in November's midterm elections.
Monday, September 10th 2018 - 18:15 UTC
Several dead in military complex amid revelations of coup plans in Venezuela

Eight alleged criminals were killed on Sunday at the most important military complex in Venezuela amid the revelations about plans for a coup supported by the government of the United States.
Saturday, September 8th 2018 - 09:10 UTC
“I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration”

Top members of Donald Trump's administration are so alarmed by the president's “erratic” and “amoral” behavior that they are actively working to undermine him, an anonymous senior official wrote in The New York Times on Wednesday.
Friday, September 7th 2018 - 09:29 UTC
Witch hunt season in the White House: fierce speculation as to an editorial “coup”

A number of top US officials have denied that they are the author of a damning anonymous editorial that attacks President Donald Trump. The New York Times article, said to be written by a senior White House official, point out Mr Trump's appointees are trying to stifle his agenda.
Friday, September 7th 2018 - 09:12 UTC
United States describes Nicaragua's civil unrest a threat to the region's security

United States declared Nicaragua’s civil unrest a threat to the region’s security, saying government repression of protests risked creating an overwhelming displacement of people akin to Venezuela or Syria. More than 300 people have been killed and 2,000 injured in crackdowns by Nicaraguan police and armed groups in protests that began in April over an abortive plan by leftist President Daniel Ortega’s government to reduce welfare benefits.
Thursday, September 6th 2018 - 08:40 UTC
IMF receptive to Argentina's request, but now Macri must implement the hard austerity program

Argentina’s economy minister sounded upbeat on Wednesday about clinching a new deal with the International Monetary Fund after two days of talks in Washington, and said had sought U.S. support for securing approval from the IMF’s board.