News AFP NewsUS sets new trade talks with EU, Japan, Britain
US officials announced Tuesday negotiations for separate trade agreements with Britain, the European Union and Japan as part of efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to rebalance global commerce. US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said the administration notified Congress of
News AFP NewsDennis Hof, US brothel owner, aspiring politician, dies
A colorful Nevada brothel owner who was running for the state legislature as a Republican has died unexpectedly but his name will remain on the ballot for the November election, officials said. Dennis Hof, 72, was found dead on Tuesday at Love Ranch, one of his legal brothels in Crystal, Nevada, the
News AFP NewsUS sets new trade talks with EU, Japan, Britain
US officials announced Tuesday negotiations for separate trade agreements with Britain, the European Union and Japan as part of efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to rebalance global commerce. US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said the administration notified Congress of
News AFP NewsTrump calls Federal Reserve his 'biggest threat'
President Donald Trump reignited his controversial criticism of the central bank Tuesday, calling the Federal Reserve his "biggest threat." Trump followed up previous strong attacks on the Fed by complaining again that interest rates are rising too quickly. "My biggest threat is the Fed
News AFP NewsUS gymnastics chief quits after Biles, Raisman criticism
The newly appointed head of USA Gymnastics resigned just days after being named to the job on Tuesday following stinging criticism of her appointment by Olympic stars Simone Biles and Alexandra Raisman. Former Republican politician Mary Bono, who had only been revealed as interim chief of the embattled
News AFP NewsUS says Saudis deny killing writer but back probe in top-level visit
Saudi Arabia stood by denials that the kingdom killed a missing journalist but backed a "thorough" probe, the United States said Tuesday, as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo paid a supportive trip to the Gulf state. President Donald Trump dispatched the top US diplomat on an urgent mission to
News AFP NewsMacron seeks second wind with long-awaited cabinet reshuffle
French President Emmanuel Macron reshuffled his cabinet on Tuesday, replacing his interior, agriculture and culture ministers after a weeks-long search for new talent to try to revive his government's flagging fortunes. Two weeks after political veteran Gerard Collomb abruptly resigned as interior
