United States

Thursday, September 3rd 2009 - 10:06 UTC
Fed pleased with latest data but US recovery is still fragile

Federal Reserve policymakers were increasingly pleased by signs of improvement in the US economy but added that the recovery is still fragile, according to the minutes of their most recent meeting.
Thursday, September 3rd 2009 - 03:40 UTC
H1N1 virus out-competes seasonal flu but not likely to mix into “super-bug”

The new H1N1 virus appears to out-compete seasonal flu, making it less likely to mix with other circulating flu viruses into a “super-bug” as some had feared United States researchers said this week.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2009 - 07:09 UTC
Scrappage program boosts Ford, Toyota and Honda sales in the US

US car sales responded positively to the government's 3 billion US dollars “Cash for Clunkers” program, led by a 17% sales jump at Ford and higher sales from Japan auto makers Toyota and Honda. However General Motors, Chrysler and Nissan still reported lower sales.
Tuesday, September 1st 2009 - 05:47 UTC
WTO confirms ruling favouring Brazil in cotton dispute with US

United States faces annual trade sanctions of about 295 million US dollars for failing to scrap illegal subsidies paid to its cotton growers. However the punishment, imposed by the World Trade Organization (WTO), is far less than the 4 billion USD that Brazil, which brought the case, had wanted.
Tuesday, September 1st 2009 - 01:32 UTC
Bank failures in United States jump to 84 in eight months

The number of bank failures in the United States reached 84 in the first four months of this year, following the collapse of three entities in California, Minnesota and Maryland, according to the latest report from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, FIDC
Sunday, August 30th 2009 - 22:02 UTC
US Senator Kennedy laid to rest

Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of US senator Edward Kennedy, who was a political force in America for over 47 years.
Friday, August 28th 2009 - 19:45 UTC
Number of problem US banks the highest in 15 years

The number of problem US banks rose to the highest level in 15 years between April and June, the industry's regulator has revealed. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) said 416 banks had failed its test criteria during the quarter, up 111 from January to March.
It added that 81 US banks had now been forced to close this year.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:56 UTC
Uruguayan Independence Day in New York City

For many Uruguayans living in the New York area, the 25th August is not only an important day to remember their origins, but also a day to meet old and new friends, alike.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:36 UTC
Obama envoy: “US not interested in having bases in Colombia”

A top official from President Obama’s administration touring South America said on Wednesday that “the US is not interested in military bases in Colombia” and suggested Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez “is not acting responsibly” when he talks of “winds of war” in the region because of a security agreement between United States and Colombia
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:19 UTC
An “eternally grateful” Chile mourns Ted Kennedy’s death

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet gave her condolences on Wednesday to the family of the late Massachusetts Senator, Edward Kennedy, whom she called “A great politician who supported a democratic Chile during hard times for our country.”