Economy & Politics

Donald Trump to Nominate Terry Branstad as US Ambassador to China

Donald Trump will nominate Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as US ambassador to China. Terry Branstad was seen entering Trump Tower…

7 years ago

Italy Referendum 2016: PM Matteo Renzi to Hand in His Resignation

Italy’s PM Matteo Renzi will meet President Sergio Mattarella to hand in his resignation after suffering a defeat in a…

7 years ago

Donald Trump Picks Ben Carson to Lead US Housing

Donald Trump has picked Ben Carson as secretary of housing and urban development. "Ben Carson has a brilliant mind and…

7 years ago

Austria Elections 2016: Alexander Van der Bellen Defeats Norbert Hofer in Presidential Poll

Austria’s far-right presidential candidate Norbert Hofer has lost the country's election. On Facebook, Norbert Hofer described himself as "infinitely sad"…

7 years ago

Donald Trump Threatens 35% Tax on US Companies that Move Jobs Overseas

Donald Trump has vowed to impose punitive taxes on US companies that move manufacturing overseas. The president-elect promised a 35%…

7 years ago

Italy Referendum 2016: High Turnout in Vote on Matteo Renzi’s Fate

Italy voted in a constitutional referendum which is being closely watched for further signs of anti-establishment sentiment in Europe. The…

7 years ago

Recount 2016: Jill Stein’s Campaign Changes Strategy in Pennsylvania Bid

Jill Stein and her party have changed their strategy in seeking a state-wide recount in Pennsylvania. Her campaign says it…

7 years ago

Austria Elections 2016: Norbert Hofer vs Alexander Van der Bellen in Re-run Vote

Austria is voting in a re-run of a presidential election which pits the leader of the far-right Freedom Party Norbert…

7 years ago

Barack Obama: Donald Trump Should Elect A Cybersecurity Ambassador Within First 100 Days

According to a new report, President Barack Obama has recommended to President-elect Donald Trump to elect a cybersecurity ambassador to…

7 years ago

Gambia Elections 2016: Yahya Jammeh Concedes to Adama Barrow Following Surprise Defeat

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has suffered a surprise defeat in the country's general election. The authoritarian president for 22 years…

7 years ago