UNITED STATES

Racism storm follows Trump to historic US settlement

2:14 pm July 31, 2019

Jamestown: President Donald Trump denounced the “horrors” of slavery in a speech Tuesday marking the birth of US democracy, but an interruption by a heckler accusing him of “hate” underlined how many Americans now see him as openly racist. A political firestorm over race has engulfed the Republican leader over the last week and the […]

Trump's counter to Democratic convention? Swing state trips

Trump to visit Poland for World War II anniversary September 1

10:54 pm July 30, 2019

Warsaw: President Donald Trump will visit Warsaw from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 to take part in observances marking the 80th anniversary of World War II, aides to Poland’s president said Tuesday. It would be Trump’s second visit to Poland since July 2017. Under a right-wing government, Poland is among Washington’s closest partners in Europe, […]

Sjostrom sets pace as nightclub deaths stun world swim

2:18 pm July 27, 2019

Gwangju (South Korea): Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom limbered up for a world sprint double with the fastest 50 metres freestyle heat Saturday as a fatal nightclub accident shook the world swimming championships. Eight athletes were among the injured after a balcony at a South Korean nightclub collapsed in the early hours Saturday, sending party-goers plummeting over […]

Iran poses loyalty test for ‘British Trump’ Johnson

2:05 pm July 25, 2019

London: Iran’s seizure and continued detention of a UK-flagged tanker deals Boris Johnson an immediate loyalty test: Britain’s new prime minister may have to choose between Gulf escorts led by Europe or the United States. Which way Johnson leans could set the tone for a complex agenda that includes withdrawing from the EU, striking a […]

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US sanctions four Iraqis for rights abuses, corruption

12:54 pm July 19, 2019

Washington: The United States has sanctioned two Iraqi militia leaders and two former governors for human rights abuses and corruption. The sanctions target any property they own or have an interest in that is within the United States or under the control of “US persons,” as well as “any entities” in which they have a […]