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US raises travel warning after Sri Lanka suicide bombings
Washington, Apr 27 (AP/UNB) — The U.S. State Department has issued a heightened travel warning for Sri Lanka after last Sunday's suicide bombings that killed more than 250 people.
Trump confident US-Japan trade deal can be reached 'quickly'
Washington, Apr 27 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump expressed confidence Friday that a bilateral trade deal between the U.S. and Japan can be reached quickly despite ongoing differences over tariffs as he opened talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House.
Trump tells NRA he's withdrawing from arms trade treaty
Indianapolis, Apr 26 (AP/UNB) — With pro-gun legislation largely stalled in Congress, President Donald Trump said Friday he is withdrawing the U.S. from an international agreement on the arms trade, telling the National Rifle Association the treaty is "badly misguided."
Ban on plastic bags comes close to reality in a 3rd state
Albany, Apr 26(AP/UNB) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo and fellow Democrats who control the Legislature have reached a deal to make New York the third state with a ban on single-use plastic grocery bags as they worked to finalize budget agreements, officials said Friday.
Ex-Vice President Joe Biden launches 2020 White House bid
Washington, Apr 25 (AP/UNB) — Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, declaring the soul of the nation at stake if President Donald Trump wins re-election.
Oil prices climb in wake of Iranian oil sanctions decision
New York, Apr 24 (AP/UNB) — Global oil prices are rising in the wake of President Donald Trump's decision to impose sanctions on nations that import Iranian oil and could eventually climb to levels that would impact American consumers.
US won't renew sanctions waivers for importing Iranian oil
Washington, Apr 22 (AP/UNB) — The Trump administration on Monday told five nations — Japan, South Korea, Turkey, China and India — that they will no longer be exempt from U.S. sanctions if they continue to import oil from Iran.
US increasing pressure on use of Iranian oil
Washington, Apr 22 (AP/UNB) — The Trump administration is poised to tell five nations, including allies Japan, South Korea and Turkey, that they will no longer be exempt from U.S. sanctions if they continue to import oil from Iran, officials said Sunday.
Fake news? Mueller isn't buying it
New York, Apr 20 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump and his team love to deride unfavorable stories as "fake news," but it's clear from Robert Mueller's report that the special counsel isn't buying it.
US envoy holds talks with stakeholders in Ctg to promote trade, investment
Dhaka, Apr 19 (UNB) - US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller has met Chittagong Port Authority Chairman Rear Admiral Zulfiqur Aziz and toured the seaport facilities through which over 90 percent of Bangladesh’s trade flows.