White House: Trump receives new letter from Kim Jong Un
Aug 02, 2018
The repatriation of U.S. remains was agreed by Mr Trump and Mr Kim after their June summit in Singapore . In a solemn ceremony, Vice-President Mike Pence was in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to receive the 55 coffins.
Can Trump Talk Iran’s Rouhani into a New Deal?
Aug 02, 2018
The Trump administration withdrew from the landmark nuclear accord with Iran in May, saying it was too generous to Iran. Economic hardship in Iran forced Khamenei to reluctantly back Rouhani's efforts in securing the 2015 nuclear deal.
Koch network says it isn't backing GOP candidate in key Senate race
Aug 02, 2018
In a separate tweet , Trump argued that he "made them richer " and that the Koch network "is highly overrated". On Sunday, Charles Koch told reporters at a donor conference that Mr.
Iran says U.S. must return to nuclear deal before meeting with Trump
Jul 31, 2018
The withdrawal from the agreement came after Iran was given months of opportunity to re-negotiate these parts of the deal. But Trump's remarks did represent a marked softening of tone from when he lashed out at Rouhani in a tweet a week ago.
Trump Threatens Shutdown Over Border Wall Funding
Jul 31, 2018
CALVERT/REUTERS/NewscomAn impending fight over President Donald Trump's proposed southern border wall could result in another government shutdown.
Imran Khan close to forming Pakistan coalition, Cabinet decided
Jul 31, 2018
Spokesperson for Khan's party Fawad Chaudhry also did not rule out inviting Modi to the swearing-in ceremony. Those who voted for Imran Khan and his populist promises of a new, fairer, Pakistan are watching closely.
First Senate Democrat meets with Trump's Supreme Court pick
Jul 31, 2018
One of those senators, Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) became the first Democrat to meet with Kavanaugh on Monday. Republicans disagree and have accused Democrats of using the issue to try to delay Kavanaugh's confirmation.
US Q2 GDP: Enough to sustain higher interest rates - Wells Fargo
Jul 31, 2018
But yes, we can talk all day long about GDP numbers all day long, but that doesn't matter if you just got laid off. So if we get 3 percent (or more) growth in 2018, President Trump can say he's delivered on a key campaign promise.
Assam NRC list: Rajnath Singh slams opposition for 'politicizing a sensitive issue'
Jul 30, 2018
Responding to the charge, Singh said that the NRC was being demanded by the people of Assam and "government has no role in it". A decision to update the NRC was taken in 2005 by former PM Manmohan Singh in a tripartite meeting to review the Assam Accord.
Facebook Shares Sink; Further Growth Drops Expected
Jul 28, 2018
Facebook's shares later rebounded, but at the time of this writing they remained deep in the red, down by a little more than 20%. While Facebook faces the worst week in the company's history, it still holds the world's largest repository of user information.
Blood moon rises but clouds spoil party for many
Jul 28, 2018
Millions of Americans watched the first solar eclipse visible from the US since 1979 last August. It will be at opposition, which means that it's at the opposite side of the Sun to the Earth.
Leonard passes physical with Raptors, report says
Jul 28, 2018
Green, meanwhile, played 70 games for the Spurs in 2017-18 after missing five games in December due to the groin injury. Leonard, who missed nearly all of last season with a quad injury, reportedly passed his physical, and is Toronto-bound.
Rangers Trading Cole Hamels To Cubs
Jul 28, 2018
With the Cubs over the last two seasons, he has an ERA of 3.98 in 11 starts and 10 relief appearances. "He's a great competitor". With Hamels in tow, the Cubs could also opt to move Chatwood into the bullpen in an attempt to get his mechanics smoothed out.
One killed, residents flee city of 90,000 as wildfire nears
Jul 27, 2018
The Cranston Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest has now burned 4,700 acres, destroying 5 homes, and is just 5% contained. Firefighters tried in vain to build containment around the blaze Thursday, but flames kept jumping their lines, he said.
Thomas, Dumoulin and Roglic braced for brutal 31km that will decide Tour
Jul 27, 2018
However, while he hopes his colleague will be able to contend himself, Thomas knows Froome's help from third place could be vital. Sagan told reporters that he misjudged a corner as he came down the second descent.