United States

Wednesday, November 30th 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Leaders of the attack US Congress found guilty of “seditious conspiracy”

United States far-right Oath Keepers militia leader Stewart Rhodes, was found guilty on Tuesday of “seditious conspiracy” along with one lieutenant, Kelly Meggs, for their roles in the US Capitol riot raid on 6 January last year.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
US poultry farms forced to eliminate 50,5 million chickens because of avian flu

More than 50,5 million birds in US poultry farms have been slaughtered because of outbreaks of avian flu among flocks in over forty states, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Tuesday, November 22nd 2022 - 08:50 UTC
Two US cruise passengers drown during a Zodiac excursion in Antarctic waters

Two United States cruise passengers drowned in Antarctica during a tour in a semi-rigid inflatable Zodiac boat, which capsized for reasons still to be determined. Fortunately, other passengers on board were rescued on time from the frigid waters.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 10:44 UTC
Goldfajn chosen new IDB boss

Brazil's Ilan Goldfajn was elected Sunday as the new head of the Interamerican Development Bank (BID), it was reported in Washington DC.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 10:14 UTC
Five people dead after shooting at gay club in US

At least five people were killed and 25 others were injured shortly before midnight Saturday at a gay bar in the US State of Colorado, where a shooting took place at 11.57 p.m. local time.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 10:01 UTC
Biden becomes US oldest serving president

Joseph Biden Sunday became the first US President to turn 80 while in office. Despite his recent lapses, he has hinted he would seek reelection in 2024, a subject still under debate within the Democratic Party.
Thursday, November 17th 2022 - 10:34 UTC
Chile pressured to take sides in USA-China feud

Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font said Thursday in Bangkok, Thailand, that his administration had been pressured “to say which side we are on” in the escalating tension between China and the United States which is focused mainly on the issue of Taiwan.
Wednesday, November 16th 2022 - 10:05 UTC
Trump announces presidential bid, but strong Republican donors prefer Governor DeSantis

Donald Trump on Tuesday evening made the big primetime announcement, his third straight presidential bid to return to the White House in 2024, but the Republican party large contributors are not so convinced and are backing a fresh crop of GOP contenders, among which Florida’s and Virginia’s Republican governors, Ron DeSantis and Glenn Youngkin, considered as more rational and electable for magic 2024.
Tuesday, November 15th 2022 - 08:50 UTC
Biden, Xi hold bilateral meeting in Bali for show

Presidents Xi Jinping of China and Joseph Biden of the United States agreed on the need to avoid an armed conflict during their meeting in Bali, Indonesia, during the G20 Summit. It was the first face-to-face encounter between the two leaders since Biden was elected.
Monday, November 14th 2022 - 09:49 UTC
Democrats retain grip of US Senate after Nevada's results

US President Joseph Biden's Democratic Party retained control of the Senate after Catherine Cortez Masto's win against Republican Adam Laxalt in Nevada was confirmed during the weekend.