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U.S. economy sustains 3.0 percent growth despite hurricanes
A view of Target Black Friday shopping DCUSA Photo: Gridprop/Wikimedia Commons Driven by increases in consumer spending, inventory investment, business investment, and exports, the U.S. economy grew at 3.0% pace in the third quarter of 2017,...Oct 28, 2017 1232 0 -
Tillerson says Pakistan shares U.S. concerns on terrorism
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has denied that he lectured Pakistan on fighting terror during his visit to the region but said the United States has clearly laid out its counterterrorism expectations from Islamabad. “Pakistan is...Oct 27, 2017 1195 0 -
Minority-owned businesses add over $1 trillion to U.S. economic output annually
Photo: Naturalization ceremony in Grand Canyon, Credit: Grand Canyon National Park/Wikimedia Commons American minority-owned businesses are contributing more than one $ 1 trillion in annual economic output, the White House said Tuesday as President Donald Trump...Oct 25, 2017 1291 0 -
U.S. considers sanctions against Myanmar military for violence against Rohingya
New arrivals in Bangladesh’s Ukhiya area right after crossing the border with Myanmar’s northern Rakhine state. Photo: UNHCR/Vivian The United States, facing criticism over its response to Myanmar’s persecution of Rohingya minority, is considering accountability mechanisms...Oct 24, 2017 1342 0 -
U.S., Pakistan discuss cooperation against terror amid Afghan troubles
Top American diplomat Rex Tillerson had a series of meetings with Pakistani leaders to seek stronger action against the Afghan militant groups as the United States pursues a new policy to address troubles plaguing landlocked Afghanistan...Oct 24, 2017 1273 0 -
U.S., Pakistan to hold crucial talks on bilateral ties, Afghan peace
On the eve of his visit to Islamabad, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said the U.S. policy toward Pakistan will be based on whether the country takes toward Afghan reconciliation and peace and stable future...Oct 23, 2017 928 0 -
U.S. may have another mild winter
A sunrise after snowfall in Alexandria in 2016, Photo: Aziz Ahmed Wondering where is the first customary North American wintry sweep of winds, and it is past mid-October? Is it climate change, the loss of arctic...Oct 20, 2017 1044 0 -
U.S. economy continues to grow despite hurricanes, some disruptions
Federal Hall and George Washington statue, NYC, Photo Musik Animal/ Wikimedia Commons The U.S. economy grew at a pace split between modest and moderate during September and early October while some areas reported major disruptions ffrom...Oct 19, 2017 1135 0 -
Federal Judge in Maryland blocks enforcement of the latest U.S. travel ban
JFK Airport Terminal 1, Photo Doug Letterman/Wikimedia Commons A federal judge in Maryland has blocked the latest version of the travel ban to the United States for citizens of several countries that was to be enforced...Oct 18, 2017 1028 0 -
U.S. ranked the second-most competitive economy on global index
Oakland, California, Photo: Basil D Soufi/Wikimedia Commons A decade after the global financial crisis, the prospects for a sustained economic recovery remain at risk due to a widespread failure on the part of leaders and policy-makers...Sep 27, 2017 1400 0
