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Two of the biggest European forces, Germany and France, accused Turkey of provoking the European Union with the actions in the eastern Mediterranean and gave it a week to become clear on its positions. Turkish […]

A House of Representatives committee examining former President Donald Trump's withdrawal of sensitive materials from the White House.

Trump Ready to Sign a New Covid-19 Stimulus

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump announced on Thursday that he is ready to sign a bill and he will call Congress to pass stimulus legislation for the issue. Trump tweeted about this and […]

Republican Pollster Says Trump Won the Final Debate but Biden ‘Won the War’

President Donald Trump won the final debate against Democrat Joe Biden, but that’s not going to be enough to get him reelected, Republican pollster and strategist Frank Luntz told CNBC on Friday. “You got to […]

Huawei’s Growth Slows Sharply as U.S. Sanctions Bite

Huawei’s revenue growth slowed sharply in the third quarter while its margin dipped as U.S. sanctions disrupt its business, CNBC reported. Revenue for the September quarter came in at 217.3 billion yuan ($31.91 billion), up […]

Trump Campaign Ad About America’s Comeback Features Footage From Russia and Slovenia

President Donald Trump’s campaign used stock footage from Russia and Slovenia in a digital ad intended to convince voters that America is bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic, CNBC informed. It’s the latest instance of […]

Pompeo to Meet Armenian, Azeri Ministers Over Nagorno-Karabakh Fighting

Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces clashed in several areas of Nagorno-Karabakh on Friday, hours before talks were due to start in Washington to try to end the deadliest fighting in the mountain enclave for over […]

Judge Dismisses Trump Campaign Lawsuit Against New Jersey Over Mail Ballots

A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign against New Jersey over a decision by its Democratic governor to mail a ballot to every voter in the state for […]

Betting Markets Give Trump Slightly Improved Chances After Debate

President Donald Trump’s probability of getting re-elected gained slightly on online betting markets following Thursday’s final presidential debate, Reuters writes. Bettors on British exchange Smarkets give Democratic challenger Joe Biden a 66% chance of winning […]

In Final Trump-Biden Showdown, Less Chaos but Plenty of Clashes

President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden offered sharply contrasting views on the still-raging coronavirus pandemic at Thursday’s final presidential debate, seeking to persuade the few remaining undecided voters 12 days before their Nov. […]

Trump Rejoices as Senate Panel Approves Barrett While Democrats Boycott

The Republican-led U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to a lifetime Supreme Court seat despite a Democratic boycott, clearing the way for a final Senate confirmation […]

Pelosi, Mnuchin Set More Coronavirus Stimulus Talks as Time Runs Short

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin worked to resolve outstanding differences over coronavirus stimulus again Wednesday as they run out of time to reach a deal before the 2020 election, CNBC reported. […]

Tesla Shares Jump Nearly 5% After Reporting Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Profits

Elon Musk’s electric car and renewable energy company, Tesla, reported third-quarter results after the bell on Wednesday. The stock was up nearly 5% in premarket trading Thursday as the company beat expectations on EPS and […]

India, U.S. Set for Military Pact on Satellite Data During Pompeo Visit

India is closing in on an agreement with the United States that will give it access to satellite data for better accuracy of missiles and drones, government and industry officials said, as it tries to […]

US and China will meet for the first time at a high level since Russia's attack on Ukraine as Biden tries to get Beijing's help with the war.

China Threatens Retaliation After New U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan

China threatened on Thursday to retaliate against the latest U.S. arms sale to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, as the island welcomed the weapons package but said it was not looking to get into an arms race with […]

Man beats lumber store employee over mask rule

COVID-19 Tightens Grip on U.S. Midwest

Six U.S. states reported record day-over-day increases in COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, according to a Reuters analysis, as infections rose across the Midwest and elsewhere, prompting new clampdowns on residents, schools and businesses. Deaths attributed […]

U.S. Intelligence Agencies Say Iran, Russia Have Tried to Interfere in 2020 Election

U.S. Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said on Wednesday that Russia and Iran have both tried to interfere with the 2020 presidential election, Reuters reported. Ratcliffe made the announcements at a hastily arranged news […]

Obama Blasts Trump’s Tweets, Track Record in 2020 Campaign Trail Debut

Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday with a blistering attack on Donald Trump with less than two weeks to go before the Republican president’s Election Day face-off with Democratic nominee […]

Actions made to combat the delta version should still be successful in combating the newly discovered omicron variation, according to World Health Organization officials.

In WHO Overhaul Push, EU Urges Changes to Handling of Pandemics

The European Union wants the World Health Organization to become more transparent about how states report emerging health crises, a draft proposal on reforming the U.N. agency says, following criticism of China’s initial handling of […]

U.S. Retailers Secure Stores as Worries About Election Unrest Mount

This time last year, shoppers on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile were waiting for Louis Vuitton to debut its whimsical holiday window decorations. Now those same windows are hidden behind a wall of wood panels painted bright […]

Amazon Employees Can Work Remotely Through June 2021

Amazon will allow employees who can work from home to do so through June 2021, CNBC confirmed Tuesday. “We continue to prioritize the health of our employees and follow local government guidance,” an Amazon spokesperson […]

U.S. Department of Justice Files Antitrust Suit Against Google

The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit against search giant Google on Tuesday, CNBC informs. Five experts break down for CNBC what the suit means for parent company Alphabet, whether it has any […]

Chinese City to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate as Emergency Use Expands

A city in China’s Zhejiang province will offer experimental coronavirus vaccines to its residents, as China broadens an emergency use programme to people in non-priority groups, Reuters writes. Residents aged between 18 and 59 in […]

Trump Touts Economy and Warns of ‘Biden Depression’

President Donald Trump campaigned in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, telling supporters he needed a second term in the White House to ensure a successful recovery from the novel coronavirus pandemic and […]

After Keeping Low Profile on Campaign Trail, Obama Makes Debut for Biden

Former U.S. President Barack Obama will make his first appearance on the campaign trail on Wednesday for Democratic nominee Joe Biden, who is locked in a tight race with President Donald Trump in crucial states […]

Stocks and Bonds Yields Climb as Investors Eye U.S. Stimulus

Global stocks and bond yields rose on Wednesday as Washington moved closer to agreeing to a coronavirus stimulus package, pinning the dollar at its lowest for a month, Reuters reported. The MSCI world equity index, […]

World Trade Rebounding Slowly, Outlook Uncertain, UN Report Shows

The value of global trade is set to fall by 7% to 9% in 2020 from the previous year, despite signs of a fragile rebound led by China in the third quarter, a United Nations […]

Lawyers Spurn Trump Campaign in Individual Donations, Including From Jones Day

Lawyers at Jones Day, which has earned millions as outside counsel to U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, have donated nearly $90,000 to the campaign committee of Trump’s Democratic rival Joe Biden. Contributions to the […]

October 20, 2020 Focus Washington

CDC Issues ‘Strong Recommendation’ for Mask Mandate on Airplanes, Trains

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday issued a “strong recommendation” that all passengers and employees on airplanes, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-share vehicles should wear masks to prevent the spread […]

October 20, 2020 Focus Washington

Pelosi and Mnuchin Make Progress in Stimulus Talks, Plan to Speak Again Tuesday

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin made progress in their latest coronavirus stimulus talks Monday as time runs short to reach a deal before the 2020 election, CNBC reported. In a nearly […]

October 20, 2020 Focus Washington

China Accuses U.S. Politicians of ‘Smearing’ Economic and Trade Cooperation

China’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday some U.S. politicians were “smearing” normal economic and trade cooperation, after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Brazil and the United States needed to reduce their dependence on […]