Economy & Politics

Sen Lindsey Graham Accuses Russia of Hacking His Campaign Email

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has claimed his campaign email account was hacked by Russians. Sen. Lindsey Graham also told CNN…

8 years ago

Fed Raises Interest Rate from 0.5% to 0.75% on Stronger Economic Growth

The Fed has decided to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%, from 0.5% to 0.75%, citing a stronger economic…

8 years ago

Rex Tillerson Confirmed as Donald Trump’s Nomination for Secretary of State

Donald Trump has confirmed that Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his choice for secretary of state. In a statement,…

8 years ago

Recount 2016: Judge Paul Diamond Rejects Bid for Pennsylvania Vote Recount

A federal judge has blocked Jill Stein’s attempt to force a recount in Pennsylvania of votes cast in last month's…

8 years ago

Venezuela to Replace 100-Bolivar Banknotes with Coins

Venezuela will replace its 100-bolivar banknotes with coins within 72 hours. The government hopes swapping the country’s highest denomination notes…

8 years ago

Bill English Becomes New Zealand’s Prime Minister

Bill English has become New Zealand's prime minister after John Key unexpectedly resigned from office last week. The former finance…

8 years ago

Gambia: Yahya Jammeh to Launch Legal Challenge to Contest Election Defeat

Gambian incumbent President Yahya Jammeh says he will launch a legal challenge to contest an election defeat that will bring…

8 years ago

Paolo Gentiloni Appointed Italian Prime Minister

Paolo Gentiloni has been appointed Italy’s new prime minister after Matteo Renzi’s resignation. Matteo Renzi resigned after losing a referendum…

8 years ago

Rex Tillerson Tipped as Donald Trump’s Secretary of State

Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson is being tipped as Donald Trump’s secretary of state. Rex Tillerson, 64, has met the…

8 years ago

Yahya Jammeh Rejects Gambia Election Results After Admitting Defeat

Gambia’s incumbent President Yahya Jammeh has rejected the result of the presidential election held earlier this month, a week after…

8 years ago