USA-&-Canada
Trump in interview says he respects Fed Chairman Powell
Washington, Aug 31 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he respects Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell but isn't a fan of the Fed's recent rate hikes.
Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization
Dhaka, Aug 31 (UNB) - President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw the US from the World Trade Organization (WTO) if the body fails to change the way it treats America.
Couple ordered to turn over funds raised for homeless man
Mount Holly, Aug 31 (AP/UNB) — A couple who raised more than $400,000 for a homeless man after he used his last $20 to fill up the gas tank of a stranded motorist in Philadelphia must now turn over what's left of the cash.
Argentina asks early release of IMF funds to calm markets
Buenos Aires, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — President Mauricio Macri asked the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday for an early release of funds from a $50 billion deal with the IMF to ease concerns that Argentina will not be able to meet its debt obligations for 2019.
Trump says Korea military drills could be restarted
Washington, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that there's no reason to spend a lot of money on military wargames with South Korea, but warned he could "instantly" relaunch the exercises again and they would be "far bigger than ever before."
Brazil presidential hopeful: let police kill criminals
Sao Paulo, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — A leading candidate in Brazil's presidential election said police should be given license to kill criminals and those who do should receive medals not face prosecution.
UN chief urges conflict prevention and 'diplomacy for peace'
United Nations, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday the Central African Republic, which has suffered overlapping national and local conflicts for decades despite 15 peace agreements since 1997, is an example of why "diplomacy for peace" is needed more than ever.
'Real hero': Crowds brave Arizona heat to honor John McCain
Phoenix, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — Thousands of people paid their respects to U.S. Sen. John McCain on Wednesday, standing for hours in the broiling Arizona sun before filing past the flag-draped casket that his tearful wife, Cindy, lovingly pressed her face against after a ceremony for the former North Vietnam prisoner of war who represented Arizona for decades.
Trump revisits wargames with SKorea as NKorea talks stall
Washington, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump said that there's no reason to spend a lot of money on military wargames with South Korea, but he warned he could "instantly" relaunch the exercises again and they would be "far bigger than ever before."
John McCain's mother, now 106, a maverick in her own way
Washington, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — John McCain's rebellious streak didn't come out of nowhere. His mother, Roberta, had a habit of speeding behind the wheel and racking up tickets. When told during a trip to Europe that she was too old to rent a car, she went out and bought a Peugeot. Her son once answered the telephone to hear his mother say she was on a cross-country driving trip — by herself, in her 90s.