Trump’s North Carolina Rally to Be Test For his Clout, GOP
by WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s rally in North Carolina will serve as a measure of his clout in trying to elect a Republican to the …
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Top level delegations in Ireland confer on outlook for food industry
DUBLIN, Ireland – High level delegations from the seafood and agriculture sectors met with government officials for the 23rd meeting of the Food Wise High …
Wall Street ends week on mixed note
NEW YORK, New York – Stocks were somewhat directionless on Friday following jobs data which was mixed, and continued uncertainty over international trade relations, and …
Trump not concerned with Chinese leverage over bond holdings
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. President Donald Trump says he is not concerned that China holds a huge stake $1.1 trillion of U.S. treasury bonds, which …
British Airways pilots strike disrupts travel plans
LONDON, UK – Flights to and from the UK have been thrown into turmoil, as a two-day strike being waged by British Airways pilots began …
Global GDP last year was $87 trillion
WASHINGTON, DC – The world is changing. The IMF is changing with it. The question, however, is not only how it needs to change if …
Stocks stronger, currencies little changed on Asian markets
SYDNEY, Australia – Stocks in Asia got off to a good start for the week on Monday with gains across the board. The Shanghai Composite …
Scientists couple chlorpyrifos with neurodevelopment challenges
In several European countries, pregnant mothers risk consuming food contaminated with the pesticide chlorpyrifos, a neurotoxin that could be harmful to their unborn children. Last month, the European …
US Defense Chief Esper Cautions Europe to be Wary of China
LONDON – U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper cautioned European allies against cozying up to China, arguing on Friday that Beijing seeks greater global influence by …
US-ASEAN Wrap Up First Combined Naval Drills
The United States and 10 Southeast Asian countries have concluded their first combined naval exercise in the Gulf of Thailand and contested South China Sea, …