US president Donald Trump
US economists expect recession in 2020 or 2021: survey
World
August 19, 2019
US economists expect recession in 2020 or 2021: survey
A majority of economists expect a US recession in the next two years, but have pushed back the onset amid…
Trump confirms interest in buying Greenland
World
August 19, 2019
Trump confirms interest in buying Greenland
US President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed his interest in buying Greenland, but said it was not a priority for…
N. Korea’s Kim supervised ‘new weapon’ test again: KCNA
World
August 17, 2019
N. Korea’s Kim supervised ‘new weapon’ test again: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un once again supervised a “new weapon” launch, state media said Saturday, complicating efforts at…
‘Very good’ White House discussions on Afghan peace deal: Trump
Middle East
August 17, 2019
‘Very good’ White House discussions on Afghan peace deal: Trump
The White House signaled progress Friday in preparations for a peace deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan, saying that discussions…
China slams HK airport protesters as ‘terrorist-like’
World
August 14, 2019
China slams HK airport protesters as ‘terrorist-like’
China reacted furiously Wednesday to “terrorist-like” attacks on its citizens by pro-democracy protesters during a second day of mass disruptions…
Fossil fuels? Plastic? Trump says more is better
Environment
August 14, 2019
Fossil fuels? Plastic? Trump says more is better
President Donald Trump has seen the future and it is oil. And plastic. Where most environmental scientists and most US…
Trump assailed for hands-off stance on Hong Kong
World
August 14, 2019
Trump assailed for hands-off stance on Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump was assailed Tuesday for his hands-off approach to pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, avoiding criticizing Beijing…
North Korea says latest test was ‘new weapon’
World
August 13, 2019
North Korea says latest test was ‘new weapon’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a “new weapon” test, state media reported Sunday, the latest in a series…
Trump says N.Korea’s Kim wants to resume nuclear talks
World
August 10, 2019
Trump says N.Korea’s Kim wants to resume nuclear talks
US President Donald Trump said Saturday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wants to resume denuclearization talks after US-South…
After Trump rebuke, France says it speaks for itself on Iran
Middle East
August 10, 2019
After Trump rebuke, France says it speaks for itself on Iran
PARIS (Reuters) – France does not need the permission of other states to try to defuse tensions with Iran, its…