United States

Saturday, March 8th 2014 - 06:53 UTC
US Vice-president Biden expected to address Venezuelan situation while in Chile

US Vice President Joe Biden will hold talks with Latin American leaders about protest-hit Venezuela during his trip to Chile from Sunday for the inauguration of President Michelle Bachelet scheduled for Tuesday and which is expected to convene regional leaders.
Saturday, March 8th 2014 - 06:37 UTC
US unemployment rises slightly in February despite a boost in new jobs

The US economy added 175,000 new jobs in February, but the unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.7%. The jobs figures, from the US Labor Department, were better than many had been expecting and marked a rebound from two weak months.
Thursday, March 6th 2014 - 05:38 UTC
US Supreme Court rules for British Gas in arbitration case against Argentina

The US Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday for British company British Gas Group Plc in its effort to reinstate a 185.3 million dollars arbitration award against Argentina that a US appeals court threw out.
Thursday, March 6th 2014 - 05:31 UTC
US budget battle takes off: Obama emphasizes combating poverty and helping middle class

President Barack Obama proposed new tax credits and job-training programs for US workers in a 2015 budget that drew instant condemnation from Republicans, who dismissed the document as an election-year campaign pitch.
Tuesday, March 4th 2014 - 23:44 UTC
Several Caribbean BOTs listed in the US 2014 narcotics control strategy report

The United States has named several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries as major money laundering states whose financial institutions engage in currency transactions involving significant amounts of proceeds from international narcotics trafficking.
Saturday, March 1st 2014 - 02:22 UTC
US economy expanded at a 2.4% annual rate, down from the 3.2% estimated

The US government slashed its estimate for fourth-quarter growth as consumer spending and exports were less robust than initially thought, leaving the economy on a more sustainable path of modest expansion. GDP expanded at a 2.4% annual rate, the Commerce Department said on Friday.
Friday, February 28th 2014 - 02:36 UTC
Fed asks US Congress to look into legal option for regulating virtual currencies such as bitcoin

The US Congress should look into legal options for regulating virtual currencies such as bitcoin, said Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yelleny. Japan-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox went dark leaving customers unable to access their accounts. Experts have warned they might not have much recourse to recover their money.
Tuesday, February 25th 2014 - 20:35 UTC
US orders three Venezuelan diplomats out of the country in reprisal for similar measure from Maduro

The United States ordered three Venezuelan diplomats to leave in reprisal for President Nicolas Maduro's expulsion of three US embassy staff accused of fomenting unrest that has killed at least 13 people.
Wednesday, February 19th 2014 - 05:11 UTC
Argentina appeals hedge funds case to US Supreme Court; warns of 'havoc' if lower court ruling stands

Argentina announced on Tuesday it had appealed to the US Supreme Court against a lower court order to pay off hedge fund investors in its bonds, arguing that order violated its sovereignty.
Wednesday, February 19th 2014 - 04:44 UTC
Fed adopts tighter new rules for foreign banks to shield US taxpayers

The US Federal Reserve adopted tight new rules for foreign banks to shield the US taxpayer from costly bailouts, ceding only minor concessions despite pressure from abroad to weaken the rule.