United States

Tuesday, April 18th 2017 - 08:29 UTC
US judge sentences Odebrecht to pay US$ 2.6 billion in fines

A United States judge on Monday sentenced Brazilian engineering company Odebrecht SA to pay US$2.6 billion in fines in a massive criminal corruption case, signing off on a plea deal between the company and U.S., Brazilian and Swiss authorities.
Monday, April 17th 2017 - 08:28 UTC
The era of strategic patience with Pyongyang is over, warns vice-president Pence in Korea

United States Vice President Mike Pence has stared across the demilitarized border between North and South Korea, a day after North Korea's failed missile launch, reiterating that the US “era of strategic patience” with Pyongyang is over. Pence is on the first stop of a four-nation Asia tour intended to show America's allies, and remind its adversaries, that the Trump administration is not turning its back on the increasingly volatile region.
Monday, April 17th 2017 - 07:39 UTC
Dr. Dao incident makes United Airlines chane policy on last minute seats for staff

United Airlines is changing its policy on giving staff last-minute seats on full flights after a man was dragged screaming from an overbooked plane. The airline said that in future crew members would be allocated seats at least an hour before departure.
Saturday, April 15th 2017 - 09:37 UTC
Trump backtracks: China is not a currency manipulator, and praises Janet Yellen

President Donald Trump has said his administration will not label China a currency manipulator, rowing back on a campaign promise. The US president also left open the possibility of re-nominating Janet Yellen as the head of the Federal Reserve, despite having criticized her.
Friday, April 14th 2017 - 16:39 UTC
Trump's MOAB kills 36 IS militants: allegedly no civilians casualties

A US military strike with a weapon known as the “mother of all bombs” (MOAB) killed 36 IS militants and destroyed their base, the Afghan defense ministry says. The most powerful non-nuclear bomb ever used by the US in combat was dropped on IS tunnels in Nangarhar province. No civilians were affected by the explosion, the ministry said.
Thursday, April 13th 2017 - 08:14 UTC
Battered passenger contracts top litigator for potential legal action against United Airlines

A passenger dragged from his seat aboard a Sunday night flight at O'Hare International Airport took the first step toward potential legal action against United Airlines or the city on Wednesday.
Tuesday, April 11th 2017 - 15:04 UTC
CONCACAF joint bid launched for 2026 World Cup

The United States, Canada and Mexico are teaming up in a bid to host the 2026 World Cup. The official announcement came on Monday at a media event in New York, with the heads of all three federations signing a Memorandum of Understanding.
Monday, April 10th 2017 - 08:12 UTC
Trump will host Argentina's Macri at the White House on April 27

Argentine president Mauricio Macri confirmed that a date has been officially established for his meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, April 27. The date was revealed by the president Macri during an interview with Bloomberg.
Saturday, April 8th 2017 - 10:14 UTC
US technically enjoying full employment; but job creation is slowing down

The US unemployment rate fell to its lowest in almost a decade in March, despite the economy adding a smaller than expected number of jobs. Employers added 98,000 jobs last month - far fewer than the 180,000 expected by economists and less than half the figure for January and February.
Saturday, April 8th 2017 - 10:07 UTC
Trump describes “tremendous progress” in talks with Xi; state visit to China later this year

President Donald Trump has accepted his counterpart Xi Jinping's invitation to make a visit to China, said Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Mr. Trump is hosting the Chinese president for a two-day visit at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.