U.S. budget deficit could obstruct Trump’s tax cut plan U.S. budget deficit could obstruct Trump’s tax cut plan:- The U.S. budget deficit is proving to be a major obstacle to the tax reform plan being offered by President Donald Trump and top congressional Republicans, with one leading Senate hawk saying […]
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U.S. financial regulator must beef up cyber security U.S. financial regulator must beef up cyber security:- The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), one of Wall Street’s top regulators, must strengthen its protections against hacking, according to a report the agency’s internal inspector released on Wednesday as the financial sector […]
Mylan surges, Teva slumps after FDA approves Copaxone copy Mylan surges, Teva slumps after FDA approves Copaxone copy:- Mylan NV’s long-awaited U.S. approval for its generic version of rival Teva’s blockbuster multiple sclerosis treatment Copaxone drove Mylan’s shares up around 18 percent on Wednesday while Teva shares plunged. The approval […]
Mexican president calls Trump to express condolences for Las Vegas Mexican president calls Trump to express condolences for Las Vegas:- Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday called U.S. President Donald Trump to express condolences and solidarity for the “tragedy” in Las Vegas and damage from Hurricane Maria, the Mexican […]
Iraqi forces in final assault to take Hawija from Islamic State Iraqi forces in final assault to take Hawija from Islamic State:- Iraqi forces launched a final assault on Wednesday to capture the town of Hawija, one of two pockets of territory in Iraq still under Islamic State control, the […]
Trump praises response to Puerto Rico, says crisis straining budget Trump praises response to Puerto Rico, says crisis straining budget:- U.S. President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction on Tuesday with the federal response to Hurricane Maria’s devastation of Puerto Rico, despite criticism that the government was slow to address the crisis. […]
Australia to fit warships with anti-missile defense systems Australia to fit warships with anti-missile defense systems:- Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday nine war ships set for construction in 2020 will be fitted with long-range anti-missile defense systems to counter the threat of rogue nations. Australia’s proposed frigates […]
Trump to meet victims, responders in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico Trump to meet victims, responders in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico:- President Donald Trump will fly to Puerto Rico on Tuesday to view the havoc wreaked by Hurricane Maria, giving him the chance to show solidarity with survivors and demonstrate how his government […]
Facebook says 10 million U.S. users saw Russia-linked ads Facebook says 10 million U.S. users saw Russia-linked ads:- Some 10 million people in the United States saw politically divisive ads on Facebook that the company said were purchased in Russia in the months before and after last year’s U.S. presidential […]
Lone gunman kills 59, injures hundreds, in Las Vegas concert attack Lone gunman kills 59, injures hundreds, in Las Vegas concert attack:- A retiree armed with multiple assault rifles strafed an outdoor country music festival in Las Vegas from a high-rise hotel window on Sunday, slaughtering at least 59 people […]
