U.S. News

Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates by 0.25 Percentage Points

The Federal Reserve has announced it is raising interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. This is the US rate’s first…

8 years ago

Stock Markets Rise Ahead of Fed Interest Rate Decision

Shares and bond markets have climbed on what is expected to be the first rise in US interest rates in…

8 years ago

GOP Debate 2015: Candidates Clash over How to Stop ISIS

GOP presidential candidates sparred over how to stop ISIS, in the first debate since attacks in San Bernardino and Paris.…

8 years ago

Los Angeles Unified School District Closes All Schools over Bomb Threat

The Los Angeles Unified School District has closed all schools as an unspecified threat is investigated, the police have said.…

8 years ago

Bowe Bergdahl Faces Court-Martial for Desertion

Sgt Bowe Bergdahl will face a general court-martial for desertion and other charges. The US soldier was held for five…

8 years ago

Donald Trump in Twitter Rant with Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal

Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has described Donald Trump as a "disgrace to America". Prince Alwaleed bin Talal said on…

8 years ago

Cuba and US Agree to Restore Direct Mail Service

The US and Cuba have agreed to restore a direct mail service, suspended 52 years ago at the height of…

8 years ago

Justin Trudeau Welcomes First Syrian Refugees Arriving in Canada

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has welcomed the first 163 Syrian refugees to his country. The first military plane carrying Syrian…

8 years ago

Mauricio Macri Sworn in as Argentina’s President

Mauricio Macri has been sworn in as Argentina's president in a Buenos Aires ceremony. The newly-elected president vowed to unite…

8 years ago

Donald Trump Cancels Trip to Israel

Donald Trump has announced he is postponing a planned trip to Israel until “after he is elected”. The leading Republican…

8 years ago