September 21, 2013
Obama proposes carbon limits on new US power plants
US President Barack Obama has unveiled a proposal to limit carbon emissions on new power plants built in the US. It would be the first federal attempt to impose limits on the pollution blamed for global warming. "Climate change - caused by…
September 21, 2013
JP Morgan makes $920m London Whale payout to regulators
US bank JP Morgan Chase has agreed to pay four regulators $920m (£572m) relating to a $6.2bn loss incurred as a result of the "London Whale" trades. The settlement is the third biggest banking fine by US regulators, and the second largest by UK…
September 21, 2013
Deadline to legalize foreign workers looms; hoteliers complain of red tape
The Hotels and Tourism Association (Asonahores) on Thursday complained that laborers, severance pay, the legal status of seasonal workers and immigration difficulties faced by its mid level and senior executives are its main challenges, a statement…
September 21, 2013
US lawmakers vote to cut food stamp benefits from 2014
US lawmakers have narrowly voted to cut food stamp benefits from next year despite a veto threat from the White House and opposition by lobby groups. The Republican-led House of Representatives passed the bill by 217-200. But it has little chance…
September 21, 2013
US House Passes Budget Bill That Defunds Health Care Law
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a temporary funding measure that would keep the government operating, but defunds President Barack Obama's signature health care law. The Republican-controlled House passed the measure Friday by a vote…
September 21, 2013
Vice President Biden Visits Mexico for Trade Talks
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is urging the United States and Mexico to develop a stronger economic partnership, saying it is the most important part of the relationship between the two countries. Biden told Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto on…
September 21, 2013
Death Toll in Nigerian Militant Attack Rises to 143
Nigerian officials say the death toll from an attack by Islamist militants earlier this week has risen to 143. An official with the Environmental Protection Agency says authorities have been collecting corpses since the attack took place Tuesday…
September 21, 2013
Nearly 100 Dead After Mexico Storms
Mexican rescue workers continued the grim search Friday for people missing after strong storms triggered mudslides that engulfed parts of several towns and villages on both coasts. People are searching the wreckage in La Pintada, west of the…
September 21, 2013
Pollution Rules Proposed for New US Power Plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday proposed new rules to cut carbon pollution from new coal-fired power plants. EPA administrator Gina McCarthy said the new standards "can slow the effects of climate change and fulfill our obligation…
September 21, 2013
US granted Venezuela permission to enter airspace
The United States said Friday it granted access to its airspace so Venezuela's president can fly to China, denying claims by Caracas that permission was denied. On Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro bristled with outrage at the "serious…