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Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist Paul Allen dies at 65

Paul G. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates before becoming a billionaire philanthropist who invested in conservation, space travel, arts and culture and professional sports, died Monday. He was 65. He died in Seattle from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, his company Vulcan Inc. announced.

Americas | 2018-10-16 12:15

46% of Americans think Donald Trump will win re-election

Nearly half of Americans believe that U.S. President Donald Trump will win a second term in office, according to a recent poll. The poll revealed Sunday (local time) by CNN shows that 46 percent of responders said they think Trump will stay in the White House for four additional years, while 47 percent said he won't.

Americas | 2018-10-15 18:12

China trade surplus with US widens to record $34.1B

China's trade surplus with the United States widened to a record $34.1 billion in September as exports to the American market rose by 13 percent over a year earlier despite a worsening tariff war. Exports to the United States rose to $46.7 billion, down from August's 13.4 percent growth, customs data showed Friday. Imports of U.S. goods rose 9 percent to $12.6 billion, down f...

Americas | 2018-10-12 13:04

Former Trump aide Hope Hicks to work at Fox company

President Trump's former communications chief Hope Hicks is taking on a similar role at the new Fox company, meaning she'll supervise messaging at her former boss' favorite television network. The new company, being created by the shedding of many of 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets to the Walt Disney Co., will include Fox News Channel, the Fox broadcasting network, se...

Americas | 2018-10-10 09:26

Nikki Haley resigns as Trump's UN ambassador

In the latest shake-up for President Donald Trump's turbulent administration, U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley abruptly announced Tuesday she is resigning at the end of the year, raising fresh questions about the Trump team and about the outspoken diplomat's own political ambitions.

Americas | 2018-10-10 09:16

Kavanaugh confirmed, quickly sworn in; major Trump victory

Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice Saturday night after the bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed him. The Senate vote delivered an election-season triumph to President Donald Trump that could swing the court rightward for a generation after a battle that rubbed raw the country's cultural, gender and political divides.

Americas | 2018-10-07 09:54

Pence to China: We will not be intimidated in South China Sea

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, sharpening U.S. criticism of Chinese policies around the globe, will give China a blunt warning on Thursday that the United States will not back down from what Washington sees as Chinese intimidation in the South China Sea.

Americas | 2018-10-04 14:33

Federal Reserve raises interest rate

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate band by 25 basis points, in line with market expectations, as the central bank continued its tightening cycle.

Americas | 2018-09-27 10:36

Bank of Korea remains guarded after Fed hike

World leaders laugh as Trump boasts of his achievements [VIDEO]

His boast elicited laughter from the scores of heads of state and delegates in the audience for the speech.

Americas | 2018-09-26 09:54

China opens embassy in Dominican Republic after break with Taiwan

China's most senior envoy inaugurated a new embassy in the Dominican Republic on Friday after the Caribbean country cut ties with Taiwan in a move that prompted U.S. concern over the Asian island's dwindling number of allies. "We have witnessed a historic breakthrough," capping 20 years of growing engagement, Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi, the government's top diplomat, sa...

Americas | 2018-09-22 09:59

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