In Cuba, New York Governor Cuomo seeks to open doors to trade
HAVANA (Reuters) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met senior Cuban officials in Havana on Monday as the head of a high-powered business delegation looking to take advantage of President Barack Obama’s easing of restrictions with the Communist-led islan…
U.S. offers Ukraine $17.7 million in humanitarian aid: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Monday about the ongoing crisis in eastern Ukraine and offered an additional $17.7 million in aid for essentials like food, shelter and water, the W…
Clinton floats tax-code changes as she campaigns in New Hampshire
KEENE, New Hampshire (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Monday she would consider changes to the U.S. tax code to reward companies that produce goods and services as opposed to trading, which she likened to “playing g…
Obama, Abu Dhabi crown prince discuss need for military equipment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama met for more than an hour with Abu Dhabi’s crown prince on Monday and discussed the conflicts in Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Libya, and the United Arab Emirates’ need for military equipment, the White House said…
Conservative donors Koch brothers prefer Walker in 2016: NY Times
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch, the influential conservative donors, have settled on Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker as their top choice to win the 2016 Republican nomination for U.S. president, the New York Times re…
U.S. says might talk to Iran about regional stability, cites Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department said on Monday it might talk with Iran about promoting regional stability, noting it had been open to including Iran in past efforts to achieve a Syrian peace deal if Tehran had altered its policy.
Republican Jeb Bush to visit Germany, Estonia, Poland
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Jeb Bush will visit three U.S. allies, Germany, Poland and Estonia, in early June to get a first-hand view of European economic and security challenges as he explores a run for his party’s presidential nomination in 20…
Senator to introduce bill to lift crude export ban
HOUSTON (Reuters) – Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said on Monday she will introduce legislation this year to allow U.S. crude exports.
U.S. says FBI head did not intend to suggest Poland role in Holocaust
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – FBI Director James Comey did not intend to suggest in an article last week that Poland was responsible for the Holocaust during World War Two, a State Department spokeswoman said on Monday after Washington’s ambassador was summon…
New Jersey Governor Christie’s approval rating falls to lowest yet
(Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie continues to lose favor at home, with a poll on Monday showing his lowest approval rating as governor as he attempts to woo would-be voters in other U.S. states for a possible 2016 Republican presidential …
