Tag: USA
US and Mexico face off over planned border wall
Washington/Mexico City - Tensions between the US and Mexico escalated Thursday as the countries' presidents scrapped a planned meeting amid a bitter dispute over the...
Obama’s farewell letter to Americans!
Washington - Donald Trump takes over as the new President of United States of America today. Barack Obama, having served for 8 years as...
Trump’s journey: The inaugural parade route to the White House
Washington - Perhaps this story should start with the steps. The escalator steps in New York, where it all began in June 2015 with Donald Trump...
Trump pours scorn on US civil rights icon John Lewis
Washington - Donald Trump took to Twitter on Saturday to criticize civil rights champion John Lewis after the veteran lawmaker said he didn't consider...
Obama surprises Biden with top US civilian honour
Washington - US President Barack Obama surprised Vice President Joe Biden by awarding him the country's highest civilian honour at a ceremony in the White...
US ends preferential policy toward Cuban migrants
Washington - The United States on Thursday ended a preferential policy toward Cubans who arrive on US soil illegally, saying under most circumstances they...
Would-be defence, CIA chiefs break with Trump on Russia
Washington - Two of the top national security figures in US president-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration broke with their soon-to-be boss on Thursday, taking...
Obama defends his legacy, democracy in farewell speech in Chicago
Washington - US President Barack Obama returned to his adopted hometown of Chicago on Tuesday to defend his legacy and urge Americans to protect...
Trump praises “special” ally Britain after earlier diplomatic upset
Washington - Donald Trump on Saturday said he was looking forward "very much" to an upcoming meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May, after earlier...
Florida shooting suspect could face death penalty
Washington - The suspect in an airport shooting in Florida could face the death penalty after prosecutors on Saturday filed court documents accusing him...
