United States

Friday, August 17th 2018 - 08:16 UTC
“The press is not the enemy of the people”, says unanimous resolution by the Republican-led US Senate

The Republican-led Senate passed a resolution affirming its commitment to protecting freedom of speech and condemned recent attacks on journalists and members of the media. In a resolution brought forth by Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz, a Democrat, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, lawmakers affirmed “that the press is not the enemy of the people,” which passed by unanimous consent.
Friday, August 17th 2018 - 07:45 UTC
US newspapers coordinately challenge Donald Trump's attacks on the media

More than 300 U.S. newspapers run editorials on Thursday that promote press freedom to counter Donald Trump's attacks on the media, in a move coordinated by The Boston Globe. President Trump has often attacked some media reports as “fake news” and called journalists the “enemy of the people,” and “very dangerous and sick,” in a tweet earlier this month.
Thursday, August 16th 2018 - 21:52 UTC
Pennsylvania releases list of 300 plus clergymen accused of sex abuse: thousands of victims in 70 years

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has released a grand jury report detailing sex abuse in the Catholic Church, naming over 300 accused clergymen. The landmark grand jury investigation found more than 1,000 children had been abused by members of six dioceses in the state for the last 70 years.
Thursday, August 16th 2018 - 15:58 UTC
US/Mexico joint team in Chicago to target leaders and finances of drug dealers

United States and Mexican law enforcement authorities will set up a joint team based in Chicago targeting the leaders and finances of drug cartels that ship opioids into the United States, aiming to stanch a spike in overdose deaths, officials said on Wednesday.
Thursday, August 16th 2018 - 14:48 UTC
US condemns Turkey's doubling of tariffs on US imports: “a step in the wrong direction”

The White House on Wednesday condemned Turkey’s doubling of tariffs on U.S. cars, alcohol and tobacco imports, calling the action “a step in the wrong direction.” Turkey took the action in response to what it called the Trump's administration's attack on its economy. The United States doubled tariffs on Turkish steel and aluminum last week, which contributed to a tumble in the Turkish lira.
Thursday, August 16th 2018 - 09:36 UTC
US Defense secretary pledges closer ties with Argentina; condemns China's “predatory economics”

United States Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday pledged closer defense cooperation with Argentina. Standing beside his Argentine counterpart, Oscar Aguad, Mattis said the military partnership can be strengthened and alluded to the help the U.S. Navy provided Argentina last November when one of its submarines went missing with 44 sailors aboard.
Tuesday, August 14th 2018 - 07:25 UTC
Pentagon chief in Brazil and Argentina to strengthen bilateral relations

United States Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes of Brazil met on Monday at the Itamaraty Palace in Brazil to reaffirm the long-standing bilateral relationship between their nations, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said.
Monday, August 13th 2018 - 19:53 UTC
Bayer confident glyphosate is safe for use and does not cause cancer

Pharmaceutical group Bayer has dismissed claims that an ingredient used in weed killers is carcinogenic. The German company, which owns agriculture giant Monsanto, says herbicides containing glyphosate are safe.
Monday, August 13th 2018 - 07:33 UTC
Bannon defends Johnson: “Boris has nothing to apologize for”

Former White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon on Sunday defended Boris Johnson amid controversy over the former British foreign secretary's comments that women who wear burqas look like “letterboxes” and “bank robbers.”
Friday, August 10th 2018 - 06:51 UTC
Brazil and Argentina markets hit by domestic and overseas uncertainties

Major Latin American currencies fell against the dollar on Thursday as global trade tensions strengthened the greenback and political uncertainty in Brazil and Argentina. Latin America's largest economy heads into a presidential election in two months time and in Argentina a major corruption scandal is unfolding.