United States

Thursday, January 4th 2018 - 09:41 UTC
Trump rings to congratulate president elect Piñera and invites him to the White House

United States President Donald J. Trump spoke on Wednesday with President-elect Sebastian Piñera of Chile to congratulate him on his victory in the Chilean presidential runoff election. President Trump emphasized his desire to work closely with Mr. Piñera on issues of mutual interest.
Thursday, January 4th 2018 - 06:08 UTC
Bannon “has lost him mind” lashes out Trump about his former election strategist

United States president Donald Trump responded personally to his former chief strategist Steve Bannon’s comments about his family members Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jr. The statement was released to reporters by press secretary Sarah Sanders prior to the White House Wednesday press briefing.
Sunday, December 31st 2017 - 10:12 UTC
Legendary Jumbo phased out from US passenger service

Delta Air Lines was the last company to retire the Boeing 747 to replace it with smaller and more fuel efficient aircraft
Friday, December 29th 2017 - 06:55 UTC
US withdraws support for the search of the ARA San Juan submarine

The United States Southern Command announced the U.S. was withdrawing support for the mission to find the Argentine submarine that went missing last month with 44 aboard in the South Atlantic.
Wednesday, December 27th 2017 - 09:52 UTC
US poverty rate down; but top 5% of families accounted for more than one fifth of total income in 2016

A stronger US economy lifted American household incomes in 2016 and drove the poverty rate down to the level seen before the financial crisis. The median household income increased by 3.2% to US$59,039, rising for a second consecutive year as more people found full time jobs.
Saturday, December 23rd 2017 - 12:29 UTC
Trump boasts his Xmas present: the US$ 1.5tn tax overhaul law as promised

US President Donald Trump signed Republicans’ massive US$1.5 trillion tax overhaul into law, cementing the biggest legislative victory of his first year in office, and also approved a short-term spending bill that averts a possible government shutdown. Trump said he wanted to sign the tax bill before leaving Washington for his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, rather than stage a more formal ceremony in January, so he could keep his promise to finish work before Christmas.
Saturday, December 23rd 2017 - 09:40 UTC
Boeing's interest in Embraer conditioned by the Brazilian government

United States manufacturer Boeing Co sought to calm Brazilian concern about a potential tie-up with Embraer SA after President Michel Temer and other officials warned they would veto any full takeover bid for the regional jet maker.
Friday, December 22nd 2017 - 10:36 UTC
Falklands included in US universities and NASA project to keep track of kelp floating forests

Kelp forests grow along coastlines worldwide, largely hidden from view. Like rainforests, they're among the planet's most important ecosystems: beautiful but fragile habitats for a wide array of plant and animal species. But scientists believe kelp forests are being threatened by climate change. Now, researchers from UCLA and seven other universities have an improved tool for tracking these shifting ecosystems, the largest of which is about 5 miles long.
Thursday, December 21st 2017 - 10:32 UTC
UN Jerusalem vote: Trump threatens to cut off financial aid to countries that support the resolution

United States president Donald Trump has threatened to cut off financial aid to countries that back a United Nations resolution opposing the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Earlier this month, Mr Trump took that step amid international criticism.
Monday, December 18th 2017 - 07:23 UTC
Norovirus strikes again: Royal Caribbean's “Independence of the Seas” en route to Jamaica

Passengers of Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas expressed relief early Saturday as they returned to Florida after more than 200 people fell ill aboard the five-night cruise. Royal Caribbean said 220 passengers came down with a gastrointestinal illness during the cruise, which left Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades last Monday for Labadee and Jamaica.