European Union asks Obama to stop 9/11 Saudi bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The European Union on Wednesday called on President Barack Obama to block a U.S. bill allowing survivors and families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia, saying it was in violation of international law.
Trump scores with small money, lags with big donors
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been a hit with small donors, raking in two-thirds of his individual campaign contributions in sums of $200 or less, according to financial disclosures filed on Tuesday.
House committee launches review of FDA criminal office
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. congressional committee has launched an examination of the Food and Drug Administration’s criminal office, raising questions about the unit’s management and handling of cases involving food, drugs and devices.
Clinton calls national security team after attacks, as Trump challenges her credentials
WASHINGTON/HIGH POINT, N.C. (Reuters) – Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton consulted national security advisers on Tuesday after weekend bomb blasts renewed fears of domestic attacks, as Republican Donald Trump accused her of pushing polic…
China’s premier says U.S. ties will develop no matter who wins election
NEW YORK (Reuters) – China and the United States will keep developing positive relations no matter who wins November’s U.S. presidential election, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told an economic forum in New York on Tuesday.
Obama urges Israel end occupation and Palestinians accept Israel
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Both sides would benefit if Israel recognized it cannot permanently occupy Palestinian land and if Palestinians rejected incitement and recognized Israel’s legitimacy, U.S. President Barack Obama told the United Nations on Tu…
White House presses Congress on bill allowing 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The White House said on Tuesday it is trying to persuade Congress not to press ahead with a bill that would allow survivors and families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue the government of Saudi Arabia for damages, in an ap…
Bid to block U.S. arms sale to Saudis faces tough opposition
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate will vote on Wednesday on a measure to block the sale of tanks and other military equipment worth $1.15 billion to Saudi Arabia, but the measure is not expected to pass despite lawmakers’ growing frustration with …
Senators want to change massive new Israel aid package
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. lawmakers launched an effort on Tuesday to modify a $38 billion military aid agreement with Israel by providing more money and easing controls on how it is spent, setting up a showdown with President Barack Obama …
More than 300 scientists warn over Trump’s climate change stance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hundreds of top scientists warned on Tuesday against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s vow to pull the United States out of the Paris climate-warming accord if elected in November.
