United States

Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 07:25 UTC
Hunger, one of the main causes of migration to U.S. from the “Dry Corridor”

A new report presented at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) finds that migration from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras to the United States is motivated in large part by poverty and hunger, aggravated by drought conditions associated with the El Niño phenomenon that began in 2014.
Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 - 06:51 UTC
J&J loses ovarian cancer case and has been ordered to pay US$ 417 million

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay US$417m to a woman who says she developed ovarian cancer after using products such as baby powder. The California jury's decision marks the largest award yet in a string of lawsuits that claim the firm did not adequately warn about cancer risks from talc-based products.
Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 - 06:23 UTC
Chinese automaker “deeply interested” in buying Jeep from Fiat Chrysler

A Chinese automaker is “deeply interested” in buying Jeep, an iconic American brand, from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in a move that likely would face political opposition in the U.S. and create angst among workers. Great Wall Motor told trade publication Automotive News it also has “indirectly expressed interest” in acquiring the brand known for its rugged, off-road vehicles.
Tuesday, August 22nd 2017 - 06:10 UTC
Trump announces greater involvement in Afghanistan; Taliban pledge to fight on

President Donald Trump announced on Monday night his administration’s plans to continue the engagement of the United States military in Afghanistan, a strategy meant to combat the influence of the Taliban and the ISIS affiliate in the country that will for go a formal timetable and instead rely upon “conditions on the ground” to guide U.S. activities.
Monday, August 21st 2017 - 10:34 UTC
Intellectual property: Trump orders investigation into China's policies and practices

United States has formally launched an investigation into China's policies regarding intellectual property. The top US trade official, Robert Lighthizer, said his office had “determined that these critical issues merit a thorough investigation”.
Sunday, August 20th 2017 - 13:09 UTC
Argentina opens its market to US pork products

Argentina has agreed to allow imports of U.S. pork products for the first time since 1992, the White House said in a statement on Thursday. “Today’s announcement is a big win for American pork producers and proves that President Trump is getting real results for America’s farmers and ranchers,” said Vice President Pence.
Saturday, August 19th 2017 - 07:21 UTC
Trump's advisor and top electoral strategist Steve Bannon, abandons White House

Steve Bannon is set to return to his previous position at Breitbart News after he was forced to resign from his post Friday as White House chief strategist, the news outlet announced late Friday. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said the departure, effective Friday, was “mutually agreed” to by Bannon and Chief of Staff John Kelly. “We are grateful for his service and wish him the best,” Sanders added in a statement.
Friday, August 18th 2017 - 20:54 UTC
General Lee statues controversy: Trump drops plan for an advisory group on infrastructure

United States president Trump is dropping plans to create an advisory group on infrastructure, a day after two other business panels were dissolved. The president has faced a backlash from business leaders over his remarks this week on white supremacists.
Thursday, August 17th 2017 - 07:22 UTC
Business leaders step down from White House council over Trump's comments of Virginia violent clashes

President Trump has said he is scrapping two business councils after more bosses quit over his handling of violent clashes in Virginia. Business leaders left the White House manufacturing council after the backlash against how he reacted to the far-right rally last weekend.
Thursday, August 17th 2017 - 07:01 UTC
UK political system criticize Trump for not clearly condemning racism and fascist views

United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May has said it is important to condemn far-right views “wherever we hear them” as she was asked about Donald Trump's response to clashes in the United States. The PM said: “I see no equivalence between those who propound fascist views and those who oppose them.”