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Trade tensions: Fed official reveals complicated effects on US economy
New York, Oct. 12 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Trade tensions have created complications for the U.S. economy and been destructive for farmers, particularly those growing soybeans, a U.S. Federal Reserve official has said.
U.S. threatens Turkey with harsh sanctions for offensive in Syria
Washington, Oct. 12 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The Trump administration on Friday issued harsh sanction warnings to Turkey, seeking to halt the latter's further military operations in northern Syria.
Pentagon urges Turkey to halt incursion into Syria
Washington, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — The Pentagon on Friday urged Turkey to halt its military incursion into Syria, saying it threatens progress in combating the Islamic State group and risks harm to U.S. troops.
Envoy shows up to testify despite Trump's opposition
Washington, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch appeared on Capitol Hill Friday for a deposition in the Democrats' impeachment inquiry, accepting lawmakers' invitation to testify despite President Donald Trump's declaration that his administration wouldn't cooperate with the probe.
Trump attacks Biden, slams impeachment probe at Minn. rally
Minneapolis, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump was defiant in the face of an impeachment probe as he sought to convert the threat to his presidency into a weapon on the campaign trail, with biting and unsupported attacks on potential Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
Empire State Building shows off new $165 million observatory
New York, Oct 10 (AP/UNB) — The world-famous observatory atop the Empire State Building has a dizzying new look with floor-to-ceiling, 360-degree windows 102 floors above New York City.
Powerful Democratic Rep. Nita Lowey of New York to retire
Washington, Oct 10 (AP/UNB) — Rep. Nita Lowey, who leads the powerful House Appropriations Committee and is a 31-year veteran of Congress, says she'll retire at the end of next year.
Trump's envoy for Kosovo talks meets Serbia officials
Belgrade, Oct 10 (AP/UNB) — U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for talks between Balkan rivals Serbia and Kosovo has traveled to Serbia's capital as part of a renewed push to restart negotiations to normalize relations between the two countries.
California bans pesticide linked to brain damage in children
Los Angeles, OCT 10, (AP/UNB) — A widely used agricultural pesticide that California environmental officials have said has been linked to brain damage in children will be banned after next year under an agreement reached with the manufacturer, state officials announced Wednesday.
Trump shifts tone on Turkey in effort to halt Syria invasion
Washington, Oct 9 (AP/UNB) — In a span of 24 hours, President Donald Trump moved from threatening to obliterate Turkey's economy if it invades Syria to inviting its president to visit the White House.