Tag: US
VIDEO: Nigeria’s corruption trending on US television
On 2 December, 2015, Nick Schifrin, PBS Newshour special correspondent aired the report “Nigeria: Pain and Promise: How a…
US embassy warns of possible ‘terrorism’ attacks in Nigeria
The United States Embassy in Nigeria said on Friday it had received information that groups “associated with terrorism” may be…
US opens all military combat jobs to women
Ashton Carter, US Defence Secretary, on Friday in Washington, said the military would open all combat jobs to women, not…
US tightens visa waiver to 38 countries in wake of Paris attacks
The White House announced changes to the U.S. visa waiver program on Monday so that security officials can more closely…
US boils after police shooting video of black teenager
WATCH VIDEO OF SHOOTING: Racial tensions soared as officials released a graphic video of a police officer shooting a black…
ISIL, Boko Haram, al-Qaeda planning more attacks, US alerts citizens
The United States has alerted its citizens across the world that terrorist groups, Islamic State, Boko Haram and al-Qaeda are…
Israel welcomes release of spy Jonathan Pollard in US
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday welcomed the release of Jonathan Pollard, who was convicted of spying for Israel…
More Mexicans left than came to US in past 5 years – Pew Center
More Mexicans returned home from the United States over the last five years than immigrated to the country, according to…
How I will defeat Islamic State – Clinton
Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton on Thursday will lay out a plan for defeating Islamic State and continuing the global…
US firefighter, 41, gets world’s most extensive face transplant
A volunteer firefighter from Mississippi whose face was burned off during a home fire rescue received the world’s most extensive…
US approves $1.29 bn sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia
The United States has approved a $1.29 billion deal to replenish the Saudi air force’s arsenal, depleted by its controversial…
Protect people with disabilities, US urges Buhari
The United States Special Advisor for International Disability Rights, Ms Judith Heumann, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that…
US, EU worried over Nigeria’s policy on access to foreign currency
The United States and the European Union have raised concerns at the World Trade Organization about Nigeria’s central bank curbs…
Gay magazine names Obama, ‘Ally of the Year’
When Barack Obama was sworn in as president in 2009, gay marriage was legal in just two states, and Obama…
Third Term: Obama ejects Burundi from Africa trade pact
President Barack Obama announced Friday that Burundi will be ejected from a pact offering African nations much-desired US market access,…