Tag: United States

Trillanes confirms meeting with US senior gov’t officials; says he “pushed for interests” of PHL

(Eagle News) — Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday confirmed meeting with senior United States government officials, including, Republican Senator Marco Rubio, but made the assurance that “unlike the officials of the Duterte administration,” he “presented only factual information.” “Besides, you cannot fool the US government. They know what is happening in our country,” he said. He confirmed he and Rubio, in particular, talked about “enhancing RP-US relations, corruption, and the human rights situation in […]

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Trump team ‘dispels’ EU doubts on data protection deal

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) – US President Donald Trump’s administration has “dispelled” doubts over whether it will stand by a hard-won personal data protection accord with Europe struck during Barack Obama’s presidency, the EU said Wednesday. But Brussels said it still wanted Washington to improve on a deal to protect European personal data transferred to the US by internet giants like Google and Facebook. Last year’s deal replaced a previous arrangement struck down by the bloc’s top court, […]

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US, Japan discuss trade, N. Korea ahead of Trump visit

WASHINGTON, United States (Reuters) — Vice President Mike Pence underscored U.S. support for Japan on the North Korea issue on Monday (October 16), as he met with Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso to try and find common ground on thorny trade issues, during their second round of bilateral economic talks in Washington. The U.S. delegation led by Pence has said his administration hopes the talks, which kicked off in April, will lead to negotiations on […]

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Trump launches new Iran strategy, leaves nuclear deal hanging

by Andrew Beatty and Dave Clark Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States – President Donald Trump launched a tougher strategy to check Iran’s “fanatical regime” on Friday and warned that a landmark international nuclear deal could be terminated at any time. In a much-anticipated White House speech, Trump stopped short of withdrawing from the 2015 accord, but “decertified” his support for the agreement and left its fate in the hands of Congress. And, outlining the results of a review […]

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China lodges protest with US over sail-by in South China Sea

BEIJING, China (AFP) — China said Wednesday it has lodged a protest with the United States after an American warship sailed near disputed islands in the South China Sea. The US Navy missile destroyer Chafee entered into China’s territorial waters near the Paracel Islands on Tuesday, according to Beijing’s foreign ministry. China immediately dispatched military vessels and aircraft for identification and warned the US ship to leave, ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a regular briefing. […]

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In photos: Las Vegas residents look towards unity and healing after tragedy

  LAS VEGAS, United States (Eagle News) — Las Vegas residents turn their attention from the unforgettable to the memorable, and to unity and healing, after the worst mass shooting in US history. Numerous Las Vegas residences and establishments, in collaboration with nationwide efforts and contributions, have made this heartbreaking incident a part of what was envisioned from the beginning of time, a truly United States of America. Efforts towards healing and unity began immediately, […]

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Turkey suspends all non-immigrant visa services at all diplomatic facilities in U.S.

WASHINGTON, United States (Reuters) — The Turkish embassy in Washington said on Sunday (October 8) it suspended all non-immigrant visa services at all Turkish diplomatic facilities in the United States, after U.S. missions reduced visa services in Turkey. “Recent events have forced the Turkish government to reassess the commitment of government of the United States to the security of Turkish mission facilities and personnel,” the statement by the embassy in Washington said. The decision came […]

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Wall Street stocks end at fresh records as US car sales jump

by John Biers Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — all Street stocks finished at records again Tuesday as a surge in automobile sales following US hurricanes kept the bull market alive. All three major US equity indices notched records for the second straight day, while European and Asian markets also mostly rose as Ford, General Motors and other automakers reported September car sales spike after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma forced consumers to […]

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North Korea accuses US of blocking development

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — North Korea’s UN envoy accused the United States on Tuesday of working to block economic development and denounced sanctions imposed on poor countries as a bid to “destroy modern civilization.” Ambassador Ja Song Nam said North Korea will withstand the blow of sanctions and continue “along the road of building the socialist power by dint of the spirit of self-reliance and self-development.” Ja spoke at a debate at the […]

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Australia offers to help US with gun reform

by Martin Parry SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia offered to help the United States reform its gun laws Tuesday after a successful two-decade clampdown on firearms in the wake of its own worst mass shooting. The US is reeling after at least 59 people were killed and more than 500 injured when retired accountant Stephen Paddock opened fire on thousands of concertgoers in Las Vegas before killing himself. The shocking tragedy has sparked renewed calls […]

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Trump’s scandal-hit health secretary resigns

by Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump’s embattled health secretary was forced out of the US administration Friday amid a scandal over his use of costly private jets for government travel. Tom Price was the latest top official to join in a stream of steady and embarrassing exits from a White House administration that has stumbled from one scandal or self-inflicted wound to another since Trump took power […]

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President Duterte says he “would rather be friendly” with the US now; says Americans “redeemed themselves a lot”

  (Eagle News) — After directing his anger many times at the country, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday he would “rather be friendly” with the United States now. Speaking during the 116th Balangiga Encounter Day in Eastern Samar, he said he was “under advice” by the Department of Foreign Affairs that he should “temper (his) language and avoid cursing,” something which he said he was “prone to do if (he gets) emotional.” Besides, Duterte […]

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