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6:46am, 1st August, 2019

Baltimore pushes back against Trump while acknowledging problems

After U.S. President Donald Trump described Maryland's largest city as "a disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess" and a "very dangerous & filthy place" last weekend, Baltimore resident Blondina Bean had mixed feelings about his tweets.

London's Crossrail pushes back opening date again, eyes March 2021 at the latest

2:20pm, 25th April, 2019

UK

London's Crossrail pushes back opening date again, eyes March 2021 at the latest

London's Crossrail pushed back its launch date again on Thursday, saying it was now hoping to open the line that will link the Canary Wharf financial district and Heathrow airport by the end of March 2021 at the latest.

EU to agree Brexit delay but France pushes for conditions

3:03pm, 9th April, 2019

UK

EU to agree Brexit delay but France pushes for conditions

European Union leaders will grant Prime Minister Theresa May a second delay to Brexit but they could demand she accepts a much longer extension as France pushed for conditions to limit Britain's ability to undermine the bloc.

Rebound in job growth pushes Wall Street higher, trade hopes add to optimism

9:28am, 5th April, 2019

Business

Rebound in job growth pushes Wall Street higher, trade hopes add to optimism

Wall Street's main indexes rose on Friday after data showed U.S. employment in March accelerated from a 17-month low, easing concerns of a domestic slowdown, while hopes of a U.S.-China trade deal added to the sentiment.

Heavy weapons fire rocks Yemen's Hodeidah as U.N. pushes to clinch troop pullout

11:56am, 25th March, 2019

World

Heavy weapons fire rocks Yemen's Hodeidah as U.N. pushes to clinch troop pullout

Yemen's warring parties exchanged heavy weapons fire overnight in Hodeidah, residents and military sources said, as the United Nations scrambled to salvage a ceasefire deal in the Yemeni port city that is a lifeline for millions at risk of starv...

Brexit up in the air as May pushes divorce deal for third time

3:53pm, 24th March, 2019

UK

Brexit up in the air as May pushes divorce deal for third time

British Prime Minister Theresa May held crisis talks with senior colleagues and hardline Brexiteers on Sunday trying to breathe life into her twice-defeated European divorce deal after reports her cabinet was plotting to topple her.

Brexit delayed? PM May requests three-month extension, EU pushes back

9:17am, 20th March, 2019

World

Brexit delayed? PM May requests three-month extension, EU pushes back

Prime Minister Theresa May asked for a three-month delay to Brexit on Wednesday to buy time to get her twice-rejected divorce deal though parliament, but the request faced immediate resistance from the European Commission.

U.S. missile defense budget cut as North Korea pushes ahead

7:32pm, 12th March, 2019

Politics

U.S. missile defense budget cut as North Korea pushes ahead

Just when it looks like North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may restart his ballistic missile testing program, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed trimming the missile defense budget, as one set of deterrents is delayed by two years.

As polio goal nears, Pakistan pushes against vaccine misinformation

10:42am, 8th March, 2019

World

As polio goal nears, Pakistan pushes against vaccine misinformation

As Pakistan closes in on eradicating polio, Prime Minister Imran Khan's office has urged the country's telecoms regulator to take action against misinformation spread on social media discouraging vaccination against it and other diseases.

'Captain Marvel' star Brie Larson pushes for off-screen inclusion

2:08pm, 6th March, 2019

Entertainment

'Captain Marvel' star Brie Larson pushes for off-screen inclusion

Actress Brie Larson is using her starring role in "Captain Marvel," the first female-led superhero story from Marvel Studios, to advocate for women behind the scenes as well.

Canada's Freeland pushes end of steel, aluminum tariffs in meeting with Pelosi

3:19pm, 16th February, 2019

Business

Canada's Freeland pushes end of steel, aluminum tariffs in meeting with Pelosi

Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Saturday she had made clear in a meeting with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the Munich Security Conference the importance of the U.S. lifting tariffs on steel and aluminum im...

U.S. Republican Senator Rubio pushes plan to tax stock buybacks

5:52pm, 13th February, 2019

Politics

U.S. Republican Senator Rubio pushes plan to tax stock buybacks

Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said on Wednesday he will soon introduce legislation that would tax corporate stock buybacks like dividends, aiming to spur business investment, create more jobs and boost wages.

South Korea pushes back at Japan in forced labor row

10:29pm, 6th November, 2018

World

South Korea pushes back at Japan in forced labor row

Japan should avoid aggravating historical tensions in a diplomatic row over South Koreans forced to work for Japanese firms during World War Two, South Korea's foreign ministry has warned.

Oil stocks lift S&P 500; Apple pushes Nasdaq lower

1:47pm, 5th November, 2018

Business

Oil stocks lift S&P 500; Apple pushes Nasdaq lower

The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose on Monday, as oil prices lifted energy stocks and defensive sectors such as real estate and utilities gained, but a drop in Apple's shares dragged down the Nasdaq.

Trump pushes end to birthright citizenship as U.S. elections loom

11:23am, 30th October, 2018

Politics

Trump pushes end to birthright citizenship as U.S. elections loom

President Donald Trump said he will seek to limit the right of citizenship for certain children born in the United States in a new bid to dramatically reshape immigration policies that was likely to spark a congressional battle.

GE pushes third-quarter earnings to October 30

8:37am, 12th October, 2018

Business

GE pushes third-quarter earnings to October 30

General Electric Co said on Friday it has pushed back its third-quarter earnings release date to Oct. 30 to allow new Chief Executive Officer Larry Culp complete business reviews and site visits.

Flake pushes for real investigation of Kavanaugh allegations

9:54pm, 1st October, 2018

Politics

Flake pushes for real investigation of Kavanaugh allegations

Republican U.S. Senator Jeff Flake said on Monday he wanted the FBI to conduct a real and fulsome investigation of assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, telling a summit hosted by Forbes the probe should not be just to pr...

EU pushes October Brexit agreement, threatens no deal

11:13am, 20th September, 2018

World

EU pushes October Brexit agreement, threatens no deal

European Union leaders will push for a Brexit deal next month but warned Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday that if she will not give ground on trade and the Irish border by November they are ready to cope with Britain crashing out.

EU parliament pushes Hungary sanctions over Orban policies

4:51am, 13th September, 2018

World

EU parliament pushes Hungary sanctions over Orban policies

The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to sanction Hungary for flouting EU rules on democracy, civil rights and corruption in an unprecedented step that left Prime Minister Viktor Orban isolated from powerful allies.

Trump pushes U.S. lawsuit against drug companies over opioids

12:27pm, 16th August, 2018

Politics

Trump pushes U.S. lawsuit against drug companies over opioids

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday again pressed U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to sue drug companies over the nation's ongoing opioids crisis.

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Baltimore pushes back against Trump while acknowledging problems

London's Crossrail pushes back opening date again, eyes March 2021 at the latest

EU to agree Brexit delay but France pushes for conditions

Rebound in job growth pushes Wall Street higher, trade hopes add to optimism

Heavy weapons fire rocks Yemen's Hodeidah as U.N. pushes to clinch troop pullout

Brexit up in the air as May pushes divorce deal for third time

Brexit delayed? PM May requests three-month extension, EU pushes back

U.S. missile defense budget cut as North Korea pushes ahead

As polio goal nears, Pakistan pushes against vaccine misinformation

'Captain Marvel' star Brie Larson pushes for off-screen inclusion

Canada's Freeland pushes end of steel, aluminum tariffs in meeting with Pelosi

U.S. Republican Senator Rubio pushes plan to tax stock buybacks

South Korea pushes back at Japan in forced labor row

Oil stocks lift S&P 500; Apple pushes Nasdaq lower

Trump pushes end to birthright citizenship as U.S. elections loom

GE pushes third-quarter earnings to October 30

Flake pushes for real investigation of Kavanaugh allegations

EU pushes October Brexit agreement, threatens no deal

EU parliament pushes Hungary sanctions over Orban policies

Trump pushes U.S. lawsuit against drug companies over opioids

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

Divers search for last bodies in California boat fire, investigations begin

Hungary charges Syrian accused of beheading, killing for IS

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