February 17, 2017
President Trump calls reports that campaign had contact with Russia ‘fake news’
President Donald Trump held a press conference at the White House Thursday to announce his new pick for labor secretary, Alexander Acosta, but once he began taking questions from reporters, the focus shifted away from Acosta to a slew of other…
February 15, 2017
Talks Sought on Stabilizing Afghanistan
A second round of international talks in Moscow on the stabilization of Afghanistan ended Wednesday with participating countries calling for Central Asian nations to be included in future discussions. Representatives from Afghanistan were included…
February 15, 2017
3,000 Machinists Vote on Union at Boeing
Three thousand workers are scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether to join a union at a Boeing aircraft factory in South Carolina. The factory builds some of Boeing's 787 commercial jetliners. The company says the union is making promises it cannot…
November 29, 2016
World Antibiotic Awareness Week
Week, November 14th- 20th 2016, was designated as World Antibiotics Awareness week with the aim of raising awareness of Antibiotic resistance and to encourage the responsible use of antibiotics among the general public and health care providers. It…
November 22, 2016
Trump Opposes Clinton Prosecution, Reversing His Campaign Taunts
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no intention of pursuing more investigations of Democrat Hillary Clinton and her use of a private email server while she was the country's top diplomat, despite his vow during their lengthy race…
November 18, 2016
Trump settles Trump University lawsuits for $25m
Donald Trump has settled three Trump University lawsuits for $25m (£20m), the New York Attorney General has said. The US president-elect was being sued by former students who paid $35,000 (£28,000) for real estate "secrets" from his "hand-picked"…
November 18, 2016
Obama’s Farewell Calls on Europe to Work with Trump
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has bid farewell to European allies, capping his final trip to Europe as president with reassurances of America’s enduring support and calls for allies to stand up to Russia. The U.S. leader left Berlin Friday…
November 10, 2016
Talks with Obama & Trump ‘Excellent’
Just two days after his stunning election victory, President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, visited the White House, invited by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. No press was allowed to film their arrival…
November 7, 2016
Trump team tries to ease global concern
Donald Trump's campaign team has sought to allay negative views expressed overseas towards their candidate, a day before the US goes to the polls. Campaign manager Kellyanne Conway told the BBC such antipathy "doesn't reflect why Donald Trump is…
November 2, 2016
Clinton, Trump Head to Must-Win States in Final Days of Campaign
Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are concentrating their efforts on North Carolina and Florida, two states seen by both campaigns as vital to winning the November 8 election. Trump has four rallies scheduled along the East…