#criticism

7:29am, 1st August, 2019

Pompeo reverts to China criticism after meeting top diplomat

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reverted on Thursday to criticism of China's actions in Asia, speaking out at a regional forum against Chinese "coercion" in disputes over the South China Sea and dam-building on the Mekong River.

Syria vows to recover Golan as Trump policy shift draws criticism

6:39am, 22nd March, 2019

World

Syria vows to recover Golan as Trump policy shift draws criticism

The Syrian government vowed to recover the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights as its allies and enemies alike condemned U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday for moving to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the territory seized in war.

Silence on 21 Savage at Grammy Awards draws criticism on social media

1:39am, 11th February, 2019

Entertainment

Silence on 21 Savage at Grammy Awards draws criticism on social media

U.K.-born rapper 21 Savage, who faces possible deportation from the United States, was largely unmentioned at the Grammys on Sunday, although his supporters on social media criticized stars for their silence.

Criticism mounts as Interpol set to elect Russian as president

9:41pm, 20th November, 2018

World

Criticism mounts as Interpol set to elect Russian as president

International police body Interpol is expected to elect a senior Russian official as its next president on Wednesday, in a move that has provoked alarm in Europe and the United States about the risk of Kremlin meddling.

Despite Trump criticism, Fed policymakers see need for more rate hikes

2:37pm, 17th October, 2018

Business

Despite Trump criticism, Fed policymakers see need for more rate hikes

Despite sharp criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump for raising interest rates, Federal Reserve policymakers remain generally united on the need to raise borrowing costs further, according to minutes from their most recent policy meeting.

Google CEO meeting with lawmakers amid Republican criticism

2:54pm, 27th September, 2018

Business

Google CEO meeting with lawmakers amid Republican criticism

Google's chief executive officer, Sundar Pichai, is on Capitol Hill this week to face questions from Republican lawmakers who accuse the company of being biased against conservatives and have raised a litany of other concerns.

Tropical Maldives heads to polls amid criticism over fairness of vote

5:18am, 19th September, 2018

World

Tropical Maldives heads to polls amid criticism over fairness of vote

More than a quarter of a million people will vote on Sunday for the next leader of the tropical Maldives in an election criticized internationally for a lack of transparency and suppression of government critics.

U.S. expects some Israeli criticism of parts of coming Mideast plan: envoy

6:16pm, 13th September, 2018

World

U.S. expects some Israeli criticism of parts of coming Mideast plan: envoy

The Trump administration is prepared for Israeli criticism of elements of its coming Middle East peace plan, the U.S. envoy to the region said, even as Washington faces growing Palestinian accusations that it will be heavily tilted in favor of Israel...

Trump renews criticism of Sessions over Mueller investigation

9:14am, 25th August, 2018

Politics

Trump renews criticism of Sessions over Mueller investigation

U.S. President Donald Trump again laced into Jeff Sessions, his attorney general, on Saturday after Sessions defended himself from the president's scathing criticism over his recusal from a probe into Russia's alleged interference in the 20...

Sessions hits back at Trump over Justice Department criticism

6:28pm, 23rd August, 2018

Politics

Sessions hits back at Trump over Justice Department criticism

President Donald Trump drew a sharp rebuttal from his attorney general on Thursday after he gave a scathing assessment of Jeff Sessions as being unable to take control of the Justice Department.

Greek PM meets survivors in fire-stricken town after criticism

12:40pm, 30th July, 2018

World

Greek PM meets survivors in fire-stricken town after criticism

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met survivors of a wildfire that killed at least 91 people during his first visit to the town of Mati on Monday, as rescue teams kept recovering bodies and families mourned their dead.

Cambodia dismisses poll criticism, opposition laments 'death of democracy'

11:15pm, 29th July, 2018

World

Cambodia dismisses poll criticism, opposition laments 'death of democracy'

Cambodia woke to another chapter of rule by strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday, a day after his Cambodian People's Party (CPP) declared victory in a general election that rights groups said was neither free nor fair.

After criticism, Trump delays second Putin meeting to next year

4:08pm, 25th July, 2018

Politics

After criticism, Trump delays second Putin meeting to next year

U.S. President Donald Trump will postpone a second meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin until next year after the federal probe into Russian election meddling is over, national security adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday.

Undaunted by criticism, Trump looks to next Putin meeting

10:12am, 19th July, 2018

Politics

Undaunted by criticism, Trump looks to next Putin meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed forces within the United States on Thursday for marring what they called the success of their first summit, with Trump saying he looked forward to their second meeting.

FBI agent says his 'blunt' criticism of Trump never impacted his work

12:37pm, 12th July, 2018

Politics

FBI agent says his 'blunt' criticism of Trump never impacted his work

An FBI agent who criticized then-presidential candidate Donald Trump in text messages during the 2016 election campaign vigorously defended himself on Thursday, telling a heated congressional hearing that his personal political views had never affect...

Don't blame OPEC, oil producer group says of Trump criticism

6:00pm, 9th July, 2018

Business

Don't blame OPEC, oil producer group says of Trump criticism

The president of OPEC on Monday defended the oil producer group against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent demands for higher oil output, saying OPEC does not shoulder the blame.

U.S.-Canada dispute escalates after tense G7; Trump renews criticism of Trudeau

9:32pm, 10th June, 2018

Business

U.S.-Canada dispute escalates after tense G7; Trump renews criticism of Trudeau

QUEBEC CITY, Quebec (Reuters) - The United States and Canada swung sharply on Sunday toward a diplomatic and trade crisis as top White House advisers lashed out at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a day after U.S. President Trump called him &qu...