Economy & Politics
Moon Jae-in Sworn In as South Korea’s New President After Decisive Win
Moon Jae-in has been sworn in as South Korea’s new leader following his decisive win in the presidential election. He vowed to address the economy...
Lindsey Graham Wants to Launch Investigation into Donald Trump’s Business Dealings
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham wants to launch an investigation into President Donald Trump's business dealings for any potential links to Russia. The Republican senator...
South Korea Elections 2017: Country Goes to Poll to Elect New President
Voters in South Korea are going to polls to elect a new president after a huge corruption scandal brought down the former leader, Park...
France Elections 2017: Emmanuel Macron Elected President with 65.5% of Votes
Emmanuel Macron has decisively won the French presidential election, projected results say. The centrist candidate defeated far-right candidate Marine Le Pen by about 65.5% to...
France Elections 2017: Polls Open in Second Round of Presidential Election
Polls opened in France, where voters are choosing their next president after an unpredictable campaign that has divided the country. The second round contest pits...
France Elections 2017: Emmanuel Macron Targeted By Massive Hacking Attack
Emmanuel Macron’s campaign says it has been the target of a "massive hacking attack" after a trove of documents was released online. The campaign of...
US Economy Adds 211,000 Jobs in April 2017
US jobs growth was bigger than expected in April as businesses added 211,000 posts. According to the US Department of Labor figures, the unemployment rate...
Oil Prices Drop Further on Oversupply Concerns
Oil prices have dropped further, adding to near 5% losses seen on May 4, as concerns about a worldwide supply glut resurfaced. Brent crude fell...
TrumpCare: Republican Healthcare Bill Narrowly Passed By the House
ObamaCare is "dead", said President Donald Trump after the Republican healthcare bill was narrowly passed by the House. The 217-213 vote marked Donald Trump’s first...
France Elections 2017: Emmanuel Macron Wins Final Presidential Debate
Emmanuel Macron was more impressive than rival Marine Le Pen in last night's final TV debate for French presidential debate, a viewers' poll says. The...
House to Hold Vote on ObamaCare Repeal Bill
The House will hold a vote on May 4 on a revised healthcare bill that Republicans hope will replace ObamaCare. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy...
France Elections 2017: Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron in Final TV Debate
Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron go head to head on in a TV debate seen as the climax of a long and bitter...
Venezuela Opposition Sets Up Roadblocks and Demands Early Elections
Venezuela opposition has set up roadblocks and staged demonstrations demanding elections as the country's political and economic crisis deepens. Protesters responded with defiance to President...
Marine Le Pen Accused of Plagiarizing Francois Fillon’s Speech
Marine Le Pen has been accused of plagiarizing defeated rival Francois Fillon in a speech she delivered on May 1. Several sections of French presidential...
Gorsuch’s Confirmation Gives Senate Republicans Another Achievement
After having trouble getting traction during President Obama's tenure in some ways, Senate Republicans dug their heels in when Judge Samuel Alito passed away,...
Budget Talks: Congressional Negotiators Reach Agreement on Spending Bill
Top Capitol Hill negotiators have reached an agreement on a spending bill to keep the government running until September 30. The bipartisan deal boosts military...
Donald Trump Launches Scathing Attack on US Media at 100-Day Rally
President Donald Trump has attacked the US media during a rally marking 100 days in office. Donald Trump told supporters in Pennsylvania that he was...
Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Lifting Arctic Drilling Ban
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at reducing restrictions on oil drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic in order to...
US Economy Slows Dramatically in Q1 2017
According to official data, the US economy slowed dramatically in the first quarter of 2017. GDP expanded at an annual rate of 0.7% in Q1...
Donald Trump Congressional Briefing on North Korea
President Donald Trump’s strategy on North Korea is to tighten sanctions on the secretive country and step up diplomatic moves aimed at pressuring it...
Donald Trump Tax Plan Proposal: Sharp Reduction in Business Tax Rate
President Donald Trump is to announce his intention to cut the rate of corporation tax when he presents his tax plan later. According to White...
Donald Trump’s Sanctuary City Order Blocked by California Judge
A ruling that blocks President Donald Trump's order barring funding for cities that shelter illegal immigrants has been labeled as “bananas” by the White...
France Elections 2017: Marine Le Pen Steps Down as Front National’s Leader
Marine Le Pen has announced that she is stepping aside as leader of her National Front (FN) party. The move comes just a day after...
French Election Results: Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen Win First Round
Centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen will face each other in the second round of the French presidential election. Emmanuel Macron, a...
France Elections 2017: Polls Open amid High Security Following Champs Elysees Attack
French voters are going to the polls to choose their next president, amid high security following a deadly attack on Champs Elysees three days...
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