United States

Wednesday, March 9th 2011 - 01:19 UTC
Sino-American and trade expert nominated US ambassador in Beijing

President Barack Obama will nominate Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, who this year criticized China for not opening its markets, as next US ambassador to Beijing, two administration officials said.
Monday, March 7th 2011 - 23:57 UTC
US ambassadors consider Mercosur as “anti-American” according to Wikileaks

United States considers Mercosur as an “anti American” organization and fears the incorporation of Venezuela to the group made up of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay according to one of the latest Wikileaks to see light in the River Plate press.
Saturday, March 5th 2011 - 06:49 UTC
US unemployment surprise: falls to 8.9%, the lowest in nearly two years

The U.S. economy added 192,000 jobs in February while the unemployment rate fell to 8.9%, the lowest in nearly two years, the Labour Department said Friday. Last month’s jobs gain was the best since May.
Friday, March 4th 2011 - 01:31 UTC
Democracy in Latam, a success story ‘except for Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua’

Latin America is enjoying growth and stable democracy with the “notable exceptions” of the leftist governments of Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday.
Thursday, March 3rd 2011 - 22:00 UTC
The US Secretary of State recommends Al Jazeera if you want “real news”

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that Al Jazeera is gaining more prominence in the US because it offers “real news”--something she said American media were falling far short of doing.
Thursday, March 3rd 2011 - 05:18 UTC
US inflation ‘under control’; jobs insufficient to absorb new graduates, says Bernanke

The recent hike in oil prices will likely cause a “temporary and relatively modest increase in U.S. consumer price inflation,” but sustained increases could pose a more serious threat to the economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said earlier this week.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 - 17:14 UTC
Car sales soar in the US during February, particularly GM and Toyota

Sales of new vehicles jumped markedly in the United States in February, with sales by the world's two biggest automakers up the most.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 - 06:17 UTC
US Congress works on bill to postpone government shut-down for two weeks

The US House of Representatives has approved a measure to fund the US government for a further two weeks, avoiding a looming shut-down. The bill from the Republican-led chamber would cut government spending by 4 billion USD in that period.
Monday, February 28th 2011 - 23:55 UTC
US budget deficits the biggest long-term worry for top economists

United States government deficits are the biggest long-term worry of top U.S. economists, according to a survey released Monday. The survey of 47 top economists by the National Association of Business Economics predicted that the US federal deficit will jump to 1.4 trillion US dollars in the fiscal year ending in September.
Sunday, February 27th 2011 - 23:19 UTC
Former Obama aid elected Chicago mayor; ends 40 years of Daley-family dominance

Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel was elected mayor of Chicago in the most competitive city hall election in more than two decades. Emanuel, who is also a former congressman, trumped five rivals with 55% of the vote.