Dec 12 Pentagon tests long-banned ballistic missile over Pacific By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Pentagon on Thursday flight-tested a missile that had been banned under a treaty that the United States and Russia abandoned last summer. Some U.S. arms control advocates said the test risks an unnecessary arms race with Moscow. Continue reading
Dec 12 U.S. and China near deal that would suspend planned tariffs By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The deal awaits final approval from President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Dec 12 UK election exit poll suggests Conservatives majority and Boris Johnson victory By Danica Kirka, Mike Corder, Jill Lawless, Associated Press An exit poll in Britain’s election projects that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party likely will win a majority of seats in Parliament. Continue reading
Dec 12 Police kill 2 protesters defying curfew in Indian state By Wasbir Hussain, Associated Press While those protesting in Assam are opposed legislation because of worries it will allow more migrants regardless of their religion, others consider the measure as discriminatory for not applying to Muslims. Continue reading
Dec 12 Military retrieves bodies after volcano eruption in New Zealand By Associated Press New Zealand police said late Thursday the recovery attempt will go ahead even though scientists believe another eruption is possible on White Island. Steam and mud are being emitted from its active vents and volcanic tremors are rising, volcanologists said. Continue reading
Dec 12 UN leader warns climate change could fuel ‘economic disaster’ By Frank Jordans, Aritz Parra, Associated Press Speaking at the annual U.N. climate meeting in Madrid, Guterres said fears that measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions would decimate existing industries ignored the opportunities arising from the 'green economy.'… Continue reading
Dec 12 European Central Bank chief says economic slowdown is stabilizing By David McHugh, Associated Press ECB head Christine Lagarde said that recent economic indicators are “weak overall” but “point to some stabilizing in the slowdown of of economic growth.”… Continue reading
Dec 12 Israelis express frustration as legislators approve 3rd election within a year By Aron Heller, Associated Press A vote Thursday triggers a nearly three-month-long campaign ahead of the vote that most polls predict will not produce dramatically different results than those that led to the current crisis. Continue reading
Dec 12 UK votes in election that aims to break Brexit deadlock By Danica Kirka, Mike Corder, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The contest pits Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who says he will take Britain out of the EU by Jan. 31, against opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, who promises another referendum on Brexit. Continue reading
Dec 11 These 4 changes helped Trump and Democrats agree to the USMCA trade deal By Courtney Vinopal Democratic lawmakers and the White House are both claiming victory for the major North American trade deal that is now expected to win approval from Congress after more than a year of deadlock. Continue reading