The United States
US opens its Jerusalem embassy in ceremony
The United States officially opens its deeply controversial Jerusalem embassy in a ceremony that included a video address by President Donald Trump.
US, China in APEC cruise ship clash on trade, influence
China and the US cross swords ahead of an APEC summit, duelling over protectionism, trade tariffs and “chequebook diplomacy” as they lay out sharply contrasting visions for the Pacific Rim region.
US opens its Jerusalem embassy in ceremony
The United States officially opens its deeply controversial Jerusalem embassy in a ceremony that included a video address by President Donald Trump.
Trump policies cloud potential US World Cup bid
President Donald Trump's controversial immigration policies could hurt an expected U.S. bid to host the 2026 World Cup although plenty of time remains for concerns to ease before the decision by world soccer's governing body FIFA.
US in trouble after losing 4-0 to Costa Rica
The United States face an uphill battle to qualify for their eighth consecutive World Cup Finals after being demolished 4-0 by a rampant Costa Rica in San Jose.
Harley-Davidson to pay $12 million fine over motorcycle emissions
Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG.N) agreed to pay a $12 million civil fine and stop selling illegal after-market devices that cause its motorcycles to emit too much pollution, the US Justice Department said on Thursday.
US to honour Sara Hossain, 13 others tomorrow
The United States is going to honour 14 women across the world, including barrister Sara Hossain, for their exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment.
US prisoners released early by software bug
More than 3,200 US prisoners are released early because of a software glitch.
Barack Obama to appear on Jerry Seinfeld's comedy show
US President Barack Obama is to turn in the passenger seat on Jerry Seinfield’s web series ‘Comedians in Cars getting Coffee’.
Outcry over Trump's 'Muslim ban'
Critics from the Republican Party and beyond reject presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call for a “total and complete” halt to Muslims entering the US.
Gunman kills two at Louisiana theater
A lone gunman opens fire inside a crowded movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana, on Thursday evening, killing two people and injuring seven others before taking his own life.