A far-right party on Wednesday took a role in the formation of a regional government in Spain for the first time since the Franco dictatorship ended in 1975. Read full …
New York’s iconic Chrysler Building put up for sale
The Chrysler Building, an Art Deco masterpiece that has been a defining image of New York City’s skyline for decades, has been put up for sale, a minority owner of …
Trump Again Warns He May Declare National Emergency to Build Wall
The president faces the urgent task of persuading wavering Senate Republicans that he could still come to an accord with Democrats. Go to Source Author: MICHAEL TACKETT http://feeds.nytimes.com/nyt/rss/HomePage
Pressure Builds on Republican Senate to End Government Shutdown as Trump Prepares a Visit
President Trump’s Oval Office address appeared to do little to change minds as cracks spread among Senate Republicans ready to reopen the government. Go to Source Author: NICHOLAS FANDOS and …
Trump to halt U.S. relief funds for California wildfires
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has ordered a halt to federal disaster relief for California’s wildfires unless state officials involved in forest management “get their act together.” …
Venezuela’s Maduro warns of ‘diplomatic measures’ against LatAm critics
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday warned he could take “diplomatic measures” against Latin American nations that signed a statement last week describing his second term, which starts on Thursday, …
Police deploy ahead of Congo election result announcement
Democratic Republic of Congo’s election commission promised to release results of a presidential vote late on Wednesday, while residents said they feared violence would mar the first electoral transfer of …
State Street plans to lay off 15 percent of senior management: Bloomberg
Custodian bank State Street Corp plans to lay off 15 percent of its senior management, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Read full story Author:
Wall Street extends rally, elevated by Apple and chipmakers
Wall Street extended a rally into a fourth session on Wednesday, led by Apple, chipmakers and other trade-sensitive stocks after signs of progress in trade talks between the United States …
Iran says U.S. citizen White arrested, confirming earlier reports
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said a U.S. citizen, Michael White, had been arrested in the city of Mashhad, state news agency IRNA reported on Wednesday, confirming reports in U.S. media. Read …
Both sides largely sticking to Yemen ceasefire, more progress needed: U.N.
Both sides in the conflict in Yemen have largely stuck to a ceasefire agreed last month, but substantial progress is still needed before more talks can be held on ending …
Wall Street aims for fourth day of gains on trade hopes
U.S. stocks rose modestly on Wednesday, angling for a fourth day of gains led by technology and other trade-sensitive sectors following signs of progress in trade talks between the United …
Britain’s May suffers parliament defeat as Brexit debate resumes
British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered an early defeat to her Brexit plans on Wednesday when parliament demanded the government come up with a plan-B within days if she loses …
Iran says U.S. citizen White arrested, confirming NYT report
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said a U.S, citizen, Michael White, had been arrested in the city of Mashhad, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency, confirming earlier reports. Read full story …
Venezuela’s crisis deepens by the day. But Maduro is celebrating the start of six more years in office.
Despite escalating chaos and misery, the president is in a relatively strong position compared to his opposition. Go to Source Author: By Rachelle Krygier and Anthony Faiola
Thailand is no friend to asylum seekers. So why did it let a Saudi teenager stay?
The decision stunned many observers, given that Thailand’s military government has often been hostile to asylum seekers. In 2018, according to Human Rights Watch, Thailand detained thousands of people during …
Pompeo meets with Iraqi leaders during unannounced stop in Baghdad
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit is part of a Middle East tour to reassure allies following President Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. Go to Source …
What If We Paid People to Donate Their Kidneys to Strangers?
WASHINGTON — What if a simple policy could save tens of thousands of people every year from a deeply unpleasant treatment followed by early death? A policy that would disproportionately …
Why China Clings to State Capitalism
WASHINGTON — American officials traveled to China this week in an effort to end the bitter trade war between the two countries. The main obstacle to a settlement is natural …
Manufacturing Jobs; Trumpism in Canada; Native Sons
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, January 9, 2019. On this date in 1828, a new novel by James Fenimore Cooper went on sale in Philadelphia. “The Red Rover” had been available …