United States

Tuesday, June 21st 2016 - 16:28 UTC
Iran ready to sign US$ 17bn deal with Boeing for 100 passenger planes

United States based giant aviation corporation Boeing has reached an agreement with Iran to sell the country 100 passenger planes, Iran’s aviation authority announced on Sunday.
Tuesday, June 21st 2016 - 08:23 UTC
Briton arrested at a Trump Las Vegas rally wanted to shoot the candidate

A Briton who tried to grab a police officer's gun at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas said he wanted to shoot the US candidate, court papers say. Michael Steven Sandford, 20, did not enter a plea when he appeared before a judge in Nevada and was remanded in custody until a hearing on 5 July.
Tuesday, June 21st 2016 - 08:07 UTC
US Senate fails to pass bill to tighten gun controls; the vote was along party lines

The US Senate has rejected plans to tighten gun controls, including the restriction of weapons sales to people on terrorism watch lists. Four proposals were brought before the Senate after 49 people died in an attack on a gay nightclub in Florida.
Thursday, June 16th 2016 - 07:03 UTC
Hillary ahead of Trump in polls, but both have strong unfavorable impressions

The 2016 United States presidential election has been divisive, but Americans agree on something: they really don't like Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, according to one of the latest public opinion polls.
Wednesday, June 15th 2016 - 19:06 UTC
Federal Reserve cautious about the future, leaves interest rates unchanged

United States Federal Reserve in a unanimous vote kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday and signaled that it will assess labor market conditions, inflation expectations and financial and international developments before deciding on future actions. The U.S. central bank also lowered its economic growth forecasts for 2016 and 2017 and indicated it would be less aggressive in tightening monetary policy after the end of this year.
Wednesday, June 15th 2016 - 07:15 UTC
Kerry announces at OAS assembly high-level talks to ease tensions with Venezuela

United States Secretary of State John Kerry announced high-level talks to ease tensions with Venezuela's populist government on Tuesday, just hours after he backed calls for a referendum that could force President Nicolas Maduro from office. Kerry said the talks would start immediately in Caracas and be led by Thomas Shannon, a veteran of U.S. diplomacy in the region. Attempts last year at dialogue between the ideological foes were stalled by Venezuela's deepening crisis.
Tuesday, June 14th 2016 - 08:32 UTC
Brazil and Argentina crop problems raise demand for US supplies

Domestic supplies of corn and soybeans will be tighter than expected in the United States as problems with crops in Brazil and Argentina have raised demand for U.S. supplies from overseas buyers, the U.S. Agriculture Department. In its latest monthly supply and demand report, the government cut its new-crop and old-crop ending stocks outlooks for both corn and soybeans by more than analysts had forecast.
Monday, June 13th 2016 - 07:17 UTC
Obama describes the killings as “an act of terror and an act of hate”

US President Barack Obama has described Sunday morning's gun attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, as “an act of terror and an act of hate”. Americans were united in “grief, outrage and resolve to defend our people”, he said.Omar Mateen, 29, killed 50 people and wounded 53 at the Pulse club before being shot dead by police.
Monday, June 13th 2016 - 07:06 UTC
Mourning and defiance across the US following the Orlando massacre

Across the United States, reaction to the massacre at a Orlando, Florida gay nightclub ranged from mourning to defiance, as many cities planned vigils and some officials increased security. President Barack Obama ordered US flags at all federal buildings to be flown at half-staff until Thursday, including at the White House and at embassies around the world.
Friday, June 10th 2016 - 07:28 UTC
Obama endorses Hillary, “I'm with her”; joint campaign to unite Democrats and fight Trump

President Barack Obama endorsed one-time rival Hillary Clinton to be his successor Thursday, signaling to Democrats it is time to unify after a bitter primary campaign and beat Donald Trump.