USA

Watch: Female lawmakers cheer record number of women in US Congress

Female lawmakers broke into applause during Donald Trump’s second State of the Union address as the US president highlighted the growing role of women in the workforce and in politics.

6 February 2019

USA

When Trump called for compromise, Pelosi clapped like this...

It's a lesson in applause with intent.

6 February 2019

USA

If you missed Trump's State of the Union address, here's the lowdown

We look back at all the key moments from Trump's State of the Union address.

6 February 2019

USA

Trump tells Congress - and Sanders - 'America will never be socialist'

During the State of the Union address, Donald Trump took a swipe at former Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, stating that "America will never be a socialist country.'

6 February 2019

USA

Why were lawmakers shouting ‘USA, USA’ during Trump’s SOTU speech?

US President Donald Trump’s second State of the Union speech was interrupted three times on Tuesday night by chants from lawmakers of “USA, USA”.

6 February 2019

USA

US runner killed mountain lion with bare hands following attack

The runner on the Colorado trail used his hands and feet, as well as surrounding objects, to beat and choke the cat to death, state officials said.

6 February 2019

USA

Donald Trump's 2019 State of the Union transcript

In the transcript of the 2018 State of the Union speech, the word "wall" appears just twice. In 2019 it occurs eight times.

6 February 2019

USA

Watch: US Congress sings Happy Birthday to Holocaust survivor

US Congress united during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to sing Happy Birthday to an 81-year-old Holocaust and Pittsburgh massacre survivor.

6 February 2019

USA

Euroviews. Want to know the true state of the union? ǀ View

As long as Trump remains popular within his base I don’t know if we’re going to see a lot of profiles in courage in the Republican Party.

6 February 2019

Markets

Shares climb to two-month high, dollar rises ahead of Trump speech

Shares climb to two-month high, dollar rises ahead of Trump speech

5 February 2019

USA

4-year-old boy shoots pregnant mom in the face in Seattle

Police said the boy found the gun between a box spring and mattress.

5 February 2019

USA

Boy who is bullied because he's named Trump invited to State of the Union

"Unfortunately, Joshua has been bullied in school due to his last name," the White House said of the 6th-grader from Delaware.

5 February 2019

USA

U.S. prosecutors subpoena Trump inaugural records

Investigators want documents related to inaugural committee donors and vendors, The Wall Street Journal reported.

5 February 2019

USA

ICE is trying to 'intimidate' 21 Savage into leaving the country, lawyer says

Lawyers for 21 Savage said he has a pending visa as the victim of a crime, while the rapper faces deportation and potentially a 10-year ban from the U.S.

5 February 2019

USA

Founder of Proud Boys sues over being labelled hate group

Founder of Proud Boys sues over being labelled hate group

5 February 2019

Venezuela

What will European nations' recognition of Guaido change in Venezuela?

In Venezuela, "a game of chess underway to force a transition," according to Rafael Grasa, an expert in international relations. But what are the practical implications of European countries recognising Guaido as president in the Latin American country?

4 February 2019

USA

Euroviews. If Trump declares a national emergency, his border wall would drown in lawsuits ǀ View

Texas landowners would have few legal options if Congress funded the wall. But if Trump goes around them, lawyers will have a field day.

4 February 2019

Notes From The Usa

Savvy Seattle, Washington: where innovation and nature collide

In partnership with Brand USA

Acclaimed Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance travelled around the US on the trail of music, history and culture. When he washed up in Seattle, Washington, he discovered a city with a distinctly independent spirit.

4 February 2019

Notes From The Usa

Visiting Pike Place Market, the ‘heart’ of Seattle

In partnership with Brand USA

Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance couldn't visit Seattle, Washington, without seeing its “heart and soul” and top visitor attraction: Pike Place Market.

4 February 2019

USA

Pentagon to deploy additional 3,750 U.S. forces to U.S.-Mexico border

The Pentagon will deploy about 3,750 additional U.S. forces to the U.S.-Mexico border for 90 days, the Department of Defense said in statement Sunday.

4 February 2019