A Trump loss would ‘upset the verdict of history’: Allan Lichtman
(Corrects this Oct. 5 story’s headline to conform with quote from professor that a Trump defeat would upset the verdict of history.)
Trump backs off praise of Russia’s Putin after debate
HENDERSON, Nev. (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump backed off from praising Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, saying he was unsure of his relationship with the Russian president who he has described as a better leader than Presi…
Obama says protectionism no answer to inequalities of globalization
(Reuters) – America must work with all nations to build stronger economies, recognizing the inequalities that globalization can generate but refusing to give in to protectionism, U.S. President Barack Obama wrote in the Economist on Thursday.
Next U.S. president, Putin’s fourth, inherits sinking Russia ties
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Confronted by Russia in Syria, Ukraine and cyberspace, the next U.S. president will be the fourth to face Vladimir Putin and the challenge of deterring a Kremlin often more willing than the White House to take risk and project po…
U.S. vice presidential debate watched by 37 million on TV
NEW YORK (Reuters) – An estimated 37 million Americans watched the U.S. vice presidential debate between Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine on television, according to Nielsen data on Wednesday, less than half the number who tuned in to Donal…
White House says Israel’s new settlement contradicts assurances
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House sharply criticized Israel on Wednesday over its plan for a new settlement building in the West Bank that the White House says undermines the peace process and contradicts assurances from Jerusalem.
Ford chairman met with Trump over ‘infuriating’ Mexico comments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. said on Wednesday he has met with Donald Trump to talk about the Republican presidential candidate’s extensive criticism of the automaker’s investments in Mexico.
Florida’s Puerto Ricans strongly favor Clinton: poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Florida’s rapidly growing Puerto Rican population heavily favors Democrat Hillary Clinton over Republican Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential race, according to a poll released on Wednesday by groups with links to the Democrats.
Potential next French president Juppe says Trump ‘a big worry’
PARIS (Reuters) – The prospect Donald Trump could become president of the United States is “a big worry,” Alain Juppe, the pollsters favorite to become President of France next year, was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
Clinton hits Trump over comments on women ahead of vice presidential debate
HAVERFORD, Pa. (Reuters) – Democrat Hillary Clinton slammed Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday for making disparaging comments about women’s physical appearance, accusing Trump of taking the issue of female body image “to a new level of difficulty and …
