Tag: US
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,…
US to send special forces to Syria, powers divided on Assad
Vienna (AFP) – The United States announced Friday its first sustained deployment of ground troops to Syria to help the…
US responsible for my travails, says Blatter
Suspended Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) President, Sepp Blatter, has accused the US of being responsible for his current…
‘Greatest moment of my life’, says Hamilton after third F1 title
Britain’s Lewis Hamilton won a third Formula One world title on Sunday when he swept to victory in the United…
US offers Niger surveillance planes as Boko Haram attacks continue
en The United States offered Niger two military surveillance planes Wednesday as attacks by suspected Boko Haram extremists continued in…
Marijuana use doubles in US in a decade
AFP – Nearly one in 10 adults smokes marijuana in the US, a rate that has more than doubled in…
With US backing, Nigeria says fight against Boko Haram on course
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Malam Aliyu Ismail, said on Monday that the Nigerian Armed Forces were working hard…
US wants to avoid ‘total destruction’ of Syria – Kerry
The United States is working to avoid the “total destruction” of Syria, and plans a meeting in the coming days…
US donates vehicles to aid Cameroon in Boko Haram fight
The head of United States forces in Africa has donated armored vehicles to Cameroon to aid the country’s fight against…
US to conduct counter-Boko Haram ops in Nigeria
The United States will conduct surveillance and intelligence operations against Boko Haram inside Nigeria, sources familiar with the plan told…
Over 90% of Russian strikes in Syria not targeting IS or Al-Qaeda – US
AFP – A large majority of Russia’s military strikes in Syria have not been aimed at the Islamic State group…
Russia escalating Syria war – US
Russia is escalating Syria’s civil war by targeting the moderate opposition, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said on Monday, comparing…
Pope met secretly with Kim Davis, US anti-gay marriage clerk
AFP – A United States county clerk who refused in the name of her faith to issue marriage licenses to…
US state of Georgia executes first woman in 70 years, despite Pope Francis appeal
Washington (AFP) – The US state of Georgia executed its first woman in 70 years early Wednesday, despite an appeal…