The Democratic leader of the House of Representatives said President Donald Trump “went rogue” with his decisions on ending Obamacare subsidies, changing birth-control coverage mandates and decertifying the Iran nuclear deal. ““This week, the week of Friday the 13th, is the week that President Trump went rogue,” House Democratic Leader […]
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Hundreds march in Sydney for asylum seekers ahead of PNG camp closure
A refugee advocate holds a placard as she participates in a protest in central Sydney, against the treatment of asylum-seekers in detention centres located in Nauru and on Manus Island, Australia, October 15, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray October 15, 2017 By Alison Bevege SYDNEY (Reuters) – Hundreds of protesters marched through […]
WWE signs first woman wrestler from Arab world in global push
Shadia Bseiso, who was signed by World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. as its first female performer from the Arab world, gestures during an interview with Reuters in Dubai, UAE October 15, 2017. REUTERS/Satish Kumar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY October 15, 2017 By Noah Browning DUBAI (Reuters) – World Wrestling Entertainment […]
Tillerson: NKorea diplomacy continues until 1st ‘bomb drops’
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the North Korean crisis “will continue until the first bomb drops.” But it was only recently that President Donald Trump tweeted that Tillerson was “wasting his time” trying to negotiate with the leader of the nuclear-armed nation. Tillerson says […]
Why Trump’s tax plan could encourage individuals to incorporate
President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled tax reform plan has one major component: Businesses need to receive significant tax cuts. Continue Reading Below The proposal would reduce the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 20 percent. It also would limit the tax rate on so-called pass-through businesses to 25 percent. […]
BOJ’s Kuroda warns markets may be complacent of geopolitical risks
October 15, 2017 By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda warned on Sunday that investors may be complacent about geopolitical risks that could trigger financial market turbulence and disrupt an otherwise broadening global economic recovery. Optimism over the global economy have driven world stock prices […]
Haley says U.S. to stay in Iran nuclear deal ‘right now’
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley delivers remarks at a security council meeting at U.N. headquarters during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, U.S. September 21, 2017. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith October 15, 2017 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States for the time being will stay in […]
U.S. diplomacy with North Korea to continue until ‘first bomb drops’: Tillerson
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson pauses in his remarks welcoming Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General Luis Almagro (not pictured), prior to a bilateral meeting, at the State Department, in Washington, U.S., October 13, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Theiler October 15, 2017 By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary […]
Las Vegas tourism sees changes in aftermath of shooting
Las Vegas’ tourism sector is bracing for changes in the aftermath of the massacre that killed 58 people at an outdoor music festival. Continue Reading Below Analysts who closely track the finances of the city’s casino companies say Las Vegas will see a short-term dip in visitors in response to […]
Yellen sounds upbeat note on economy and inflation prospects
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Sunday sketched a bright outlook for the U.S. economy and for inflation prospects in coming months, saying the impact of the recent hurricanes will likely slow economic growth slightly but only temporarily and should be followed by a rebound by year’s end. Continue Reading […]