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6:04pm, 4th August, 2019

After Brexit pledges, Johnson announces cash injection for health

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a 1.8 billion pound cash injection for Britain's public health system on Monday, seeking to honour his Brexit pledges as he pushes through the country's departure from the European Union.

After Brexit pledges, British PM Johnson announces cash injection for health

4:59pm, 4th August, 2019

World

After Brexit pledges, British PM Johnson announces cash injection for health

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a 1.8 billion pound ($2.2 billion) cash injection for Britain's public health system on Monday, seeking to honor his Brexit pledges as he pushes through the country's departure from the European Un...

Trump says Beijing 'broke' trade talk deals, pledges to keep tariffs on Chinese goods

6:21am, 9th May, 2019

Business

Trump says Beijing 'broke' trade talk deals, pledges to keep tariffs on Chinese goods

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that China "broke the deal" it had reached in trade talks with the United States, and vowed not to back down on imposing new tariffs on Chinese imports unless Beijing "stops cheating our workers."

Iran rolls back pledges under nuclear pact abandoned by Washington

6:34am, 8th May, 2019

World

Iran rolls back pledges under nuclear pact abandoned by Washington

Iran announced on Wednesday it was scaling back curbs to its nuclear program under a 2015 deal with world powers, and threatened to do more -- including enriching uranium to a higher level -- if countries did not shield it from U.S. sanctions.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito pledges to work as symbol of the people

1:23am, 1st May, 2019

World

Japan's Emperor Naruhito pledges to work as symbol of the people

Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally took up his post on Wednesday a day after the abdication of his father, saying he felt a "sense of solemnity" but pledging to work as a symbol of the nation and the unity of its people.

Pompeo pledges support for Congo's Tshisekedi 'change agenda' in first meeting

7:37pm, 3rd April, 2019

World

Pompeo pledges support for Congo's Tshisekedi 'change agenda' in first meeting

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed support for Congo President Felix Tshisekedi's "change agenda" to tackle corruption, improve human rights and strengthen security during their first meeting on Wednesday, the State Department said.

Ghosn lawyer optimistic on bail prospects, pledges new defense strategy

5:13am, 4th March, 2019

Business

Ghosn lawyer optimistic on bail prospects, pledges new defense strategy

The lawyer of ousted Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn on Monday said he was optimistic the detained executive could win bail with a promise to submit to surveillance, and that he would pursue a fresh strategy to defend against financial misconduct charge...

Peace deal in Yemen's main port hits snag as U.N. seeks aid pledges

12:36pm, 26th February, 2019

World

Peace deal in Yemen's main port hits snag as U.N. seeks aid pledges

A peace deal in Yemen's main port city appears to have stalled again despite U.N. efforts to salvage the pact intended to clear the way for wider negotiations to end the devastating four-year war, sources involved in the discussions said.

House Republican tax lawmaker pledges to work toward new Trump tax cut

4:54pm, 23rd October, 2018

Politics

House Republican tax lawmaker pledges to work toward new Trump tax cut

The top Republican lawmaker on tax policy in the U.S. House of Representatives said on Tuesday that he is working with the White House and Treasury to develop a new 10 percent middle-class tax cut plan that President Donald Trump began touting over t...

Taiwan pledges to boost national security amid Chinese pressure

9:42pm, 10th October, 2018

World

Taiwan pledges to boost national security amid Chinese pressure

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Wednesday to boost national security, saying her government would not submit to Chinese suppression as Beijing ramps up pressure to assert its sovereignty over the self-ruled island.

Turkey's Erdogan, in Berlin, pledges EU visa push

2:15pm, 28th September, 2018

World

Turkey's Erdogan, in Berlin, pledges EU visa push

Turkey aims to win easier access to the European Union for its citizens, President Tayyip Erdogan said in Berlin on Friday during a state visit that aims to repair relations with Germany after bitter disputes.

White House pledges to step up cyber offense on hackers

4:30pm, 20th September, 2018

Politics

White House pledges to step up cyber offense on hackers

The White House warned foreign hackers on Thursday it will increase offensive measures as part of a new national cyber security strategy.

White House pledges retaliation against hackers, reveals new cyber strategy

3:27pm, 20th September, 2018

Politics

White House pledges retaliation against hackers, reveals new cyber strategy

The White House revealed a new national cyber security strategy Thursday, outlining the federal government's defensive priorities while pledging to go on offense against foreign hackers.

Trump pledges strong federal support for hurricane-stricken Carolinas

11:19am, 19th September, 2018

US

Trump pledges strong federal support for hurricane-stricken Carolinas

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised that North and South Carolina would have strong federal support as they recovered from the devastation of Hurricane Florence, whose floodwaters continue to threaten the region.

Facing far-right protest, Merkel pledges action over failed asylum seekers

1:20pm, 16th August, 2018

World

Facing far-right protest, Merkel pledges action over failed asylum seekers

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday her government would step up efforts to deport rejected asylum seekers faster, after hundreds of far-right protesters called on her to resign over her migration policy.

U.S. pledges nearly $300 million security funding for Southeast Asia

10:57pm, 3rd August, 2018

World

U.S. pledges nearly $300 million security funding for Southeast Asia

U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledged on Saturday to provide nearly $300 million in new security funding for Southeast Asia, as China forges ahead with plans to bolster its engagement in the region.

China's Xi pledges $20 billion in loans to revive Middle East

1:10am, 10th July, 2018

World

China's Xi pledges $20 billion in loans to revive Middle East

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday pledged a package of $20 billion in loans and $1.6 billion in financial aid to countries in the Middle East, as part of what he called an "oil and gas plus" model to revive economic growth in the region.

May pledges 20 billion extra pounds for healthcare post-Brexit

2:51am, 17th June, 2018

UK

May pledges 20 billion extra pounds for healthcare post-Brexit

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May pledged on Sunday to increase funding for the National Health Service (NHS) by 20 billion pounds after Brexit, partly from tax hikes and partly from money that will no longer be going to the Europ...

China's ZTE apologizes, pledges reboot after U.S. reprieve

3:30am, 8th June, 2018

Business

China's ZTE apologizes, pledges reboot after U.S. reprieve

HONG KONG/SHENZHEN (Reuters) - The chairman of ZTE Corp apologized to staff and customers on Friday after the Chinese technology firm agreed to pay a $1 billion fine to the United States to end a ban that has crippled key businesses, including smartp...

China's ZTE chairman apologizes, pledges reboot after U.S. reprieve: source

2:30am, 8th June, 2018

Business

China's ZTE chairman apologizes, pledges reboot after U.S. reprieve: source

HONG KONG (Reuters) - The chairman of China's ZTE Corp apologized to staff and customers on Friday after the technology firm agreed to pay a $1 billion fine to the United States to end a crippling ban that had brought the firm to its knees.

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After Brexit pledges, Johnson announces cash injection for health

After Brexit pledges, British PM Johnson announces cash injection for health

Trump says Beijing 'broke' trade talk deals, pledges to keep tariffs on Chinese goods

Iran rolls back pledges under nuclear pact abandoned by Washington

Japan's Emperor Naruhito pledges to work as symbol of the people

Pompeo pledges support for Congo's Tshisekedi 'change agenda' in first meeting

Ghosn lawyer optimistic on bail prospects, pledges new defense strategy

Peace deal in Yemen's main port hits snag as U.N. seeks aid pledges

House Republican tax lawmaker pledges to work toward new Trump tax cut

Taiwan pledges to boost national security amid Chinese pressure

Turkey's Erdogan, in Berlin, pledges EU visa push

White House pledges to step up cyber offense on hackers

White House pledges retaliation against hackers, reveals new cyber strategy

Trump pledges strong federal support for hurricane-stricken Carolinas

Facing far-right protest, Merkel pledges action over failed asylum seekers

U.S. pledges nearly $300 million security funding for Southeast Asia

China's Xi pledges $20 billion in loans to revive Middle East

May pledges 20 billion extra pounds for healthcare post-Brexit

China's ZTE apologizes, pledges reboot after U.S. reprieve

China's ZTE chairman apologizes, pledges reboot after U.S. reprieve: source

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

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