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7:41am, 31st July, 2019

Fiat Chrysler defies slowdown thanks to North America performance

Fiat Chrysler took the market by surprise by sticking to its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday after a strong performance from its RAM pick-up brand in North America helped it to defy an industry slowdown.

In divided America, Mueller report hardens the most strident

5:41am, 19th April, 2019

Politics

In divided America, Mueller report hardens the most strident

After months as volunteer activists demanding that President Donald Trump be impeached, Eileen and Michael O'Brien sat on their couch on Thursday, cracked open a laptop and began to read the 448-page special counsel report that liberals have dre...

Writers Guild of America sues four major Hollywood talent agencies

5:08pm, 17th April, 2019

Entertainment

Writers Guild of America sues four major Hollywood talent agencies

"The Wire" creator David Simon and seven other writers, along with the Writers Guild of America, sued the four major Hollywood talent agencies on Wednesday for getting paid in such a way that the agencies' financial interests prevail over those...

Writers Guild of America sues four major talent agencies

1:39pm, 17th April, 2019

Entertainment

Writers Guild of America sues four major talent agencies

A long-simmering dispute between The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Association of Talent Agents (ATA) came to a head on Wednesday, with the WGA saying it had filed a lawsuit against the four major U.S. talent agencies.

Man arrested after boy falls from balcony at Minnesota's Mall of America

5:29pm, 13th April, 2019

US

Man arrested after boy falls from balcony at Minnesota's Mall of America

A 5-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries on Friday after being thrown or pushed by an apparent stranger from a third-floor balcony at Minnesota's Mall of America, and a man who fled the scene has been charged with attempted homicide,...

Man arrested after child falls from third floor of Minnesota's Mall of America

4:29pm, 12th April, 2019

US

Man arrested after child falls from third floor of Minnesota's Mall of America

A 5-year-old child suffered "significant injuries" on Friday after being thrown or pushed by an apparent stranger from the third floor of Minnesota's Mall of America, and a man who fled the scene was arrested, police said.

Pompeo defends U.S. sanctions on Venezuela on Latin America visit

10:45am, 12th April, 2019

World

Pompeo defends U.S. sanctions on Venezuela on Latin America visit

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday defended sanctions on Venezuela and said countries in the region would understand that the United States was not the "malign actor" in the socialist-run country's deepening economic and political cri...

Officials puzzle over U.S. aid cuts to Central America

8:15pm, 1st April, 2019

World

Officials puzzle over U.S. aid cuts to Central America

People inside and outside the Trump administration scrambled on Monday to figure out what aid it plans to cut from three Central American nations and how that is a good idea given that much of the money aims to curb migration.

Burundi bans BBC and suspends Voice of America, activists cry foul

5:21am, 30th March, 2019

World

Burundi bans BBC and suspends Voice of America, activists cry foul

Burundi has banned the BBC and indefinitely suspended Voice of America, moves that campaigners and the international broadcasters described as a blow to press freedom.

Nike misses North America revenue estimates, shares drop

3:51pm, 21st March, 2019

Business

Nike misses North America revenue estimates, shares drop

Nike Inc missed North American quarterly revenue estimates on Thursday amid higher spending on new products and online initiatives, sending its shares down 3 percent in extended trading.

Washington cranks up Venezuela sanctions as Guaido tours South America

7:57pm, 1st March, 2019

World

Washington cranks up Venezuela sanctions as Guaido tours South America

The United States on Friday ramped up its attempt to dislodge Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power, imposing new sanctions and revoking visas, while opposition leader Juan Guaido said Maduro's support among the military was cracking.

Washington ups pressure on Venezuela as Guaido tours South America

2:49pm, 1st March, 2019

World

Washington ups pressure on Venezuela as Guaido tours South America

The United States on Friday announced sanctions on Venezuelan officials who blocked a humanitarian aid convoy last week, as opposition leader Juan Guaido toured South America to drum up support for an end to President Nicolas Maduro's government...

Weld says six more years of Trump 'antics' would be bad for America

4:10pm, 17th February, 2019

Politics

Weld says six more years of Trump 'antics' would be bad for America

Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld, the first Republican to challenge President Donald Trump for their party's presidential nomination in 2020, said on Sunday that six more years of Trump's "antics" in the White House would be bad for...

'This is America' wins big at Grammys, Musgraves takes best album

12:15am, 11th February, 2019

Entertainment

'This is America' wins big at Grammys, Musgraves takes best album

Country artist Kacey Musgraves won album of the year for "Golden Hour", while "This is America" by Childish Gambino won both record and song of the year at the 61st Grammy Awards on Sunday in a breakthrough for rap at the most prestigious honors in t...

U.S. Steel wins tax breaks from one of America's poorest cities

7:41am, 8th February, 2019

US

U.S. Steel wins tax breaks from one of America's poorest cities

United States Steel Corporation founded Gary, Indiana in 1906 - naming it after co-founder Elbert Henry Gary - and the city's fortunes have been closely tied to the company ever since.

For Trump supporters, elections a battle for his vision of America

6:47am, 5th November, 2018

Politics

For Trump supporters, elections a battle for his vision of America

For many Americans, Tuesday’s congressional midterm elections are a referendum on President Donald Trump’s divisive persona, hardline policies and pugnacious politics.

Iranian marchers chant 'Death to America' on eve of U.S. oil sanctions

11:44am, 4th November, 2018

World

Iranian marchers chant 'Death to America' on eve of U.S. oil sanctions

Thousands of Iranians chanting "Death to America" rallied on Sunday to mark the anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy during the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the imminent reimposition of U.S. sanctions on Iran's oil sector.

What the row over U.S. aid means to Central America

7:21pm, 17th October, 2018

Politics

What the row over U.S. aid means to Central America

More Honduran migrants tried to join a caravan of several thousand moving through Guatemala on Wednesday, defying calls by authorities not to make the journey after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to cut off regional aid in reprisal.

U.S. Senate will not vote on new North America trade pact in 2018: McConnell

10:51am, 16th October, 2018

Politics

U.S. Senate will not vote on new North America trade pact in 2018: McConnell

The U.S. Senate's top Republican said on Tuesday that senators will not vote to approve a revised North American trade pact in 2018, leaving the issue to the next Congress.

Pence promises U.S. backing for Central America if they strengthen borders

8:35pm, 11th October, 2018

Politics

Pence promises U.S. backing for Central America if they strengthen borders

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told Central American countries on Thursday the United States was willing to help with economic development and investment if they did more to tackle mass migration, corruption and gang violence.

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Fiat Chrysler defies slowdown thanks to North America performance

In divided America, Mueller report hardens the most strident

Writers Guild of America sues four major Hollywood talent agencies

Writers Guild of America sues four major talent agencies

Man arrested after boy falls from balcony at Minnesota's Mall of America

Man arrested after child falls from third floor of Minnesota's Mall of America

Pompeo defends U.S. sanctions on Venezuela on Latin America visit

Officials puzzle over U.S. aid cuts to Central America

Burundi bans BBC and suspends Voice of America, activists cry foul

Nike misses North America revenue estimates, shares drop

Washington cranks up Venezuela sanctions as Guaido tours South America

Washington ups pressure on Venezuela as Guaido tours South America

Weld says six more years of Trump 'antics' would be bad for America

'This is America' wins big at Grammys, Musgraves takes best album

U.S. Steel wins tax breaks from one of America's poorest cities

For Trump supporters, elections a battle for his vision of America

Iranian marchers chant 'Death to America' on eve of U.S. oil sanctions

What the row over U.S. aid means to Central America

U.S. Senate will not vote on new North America trade pact in 2018: McConnell

Pence promises U.S. backing for Central America if they strengthen borders

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

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