World economy
After Trump ban, Starbucks to hire 10,000 refugees globally
30 Jan 2017
Starbucks chairman and chief executive Howard Schultzsaid the refugees it hires would be fleeing war, persecution and discrimination in the 75 countries where the company operates
Donald Trump’s immigration ban halted by court for a week
30 Jan 2017
The ruling comes as US airports braced for fresh protests against Donald Trump’s temporary immigration ban
Trump bars refugees, visitors from 7 nations in terror fight
28 Jan 2017
President Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant stance feeds on American fears about Islamic State militants and the possible threat that the flood of migrants into Europe from war-torn Syria could be a `Trojan horse’
Modi may visit US this year as Trump calls, swaps invites
25 Jan 2017
During the US election campaign, when Trump often used negative rhetoric against foreign nations, he was largely positive about India, saying it was the only other nation besides Israel that he wanted to strengthen ties with
No Brexit sans parliament nod, rules UK Supreme Court
25 Jan 2017
In what is seen as a setback for the Theresa May government, the UK’s top court ruled that there can be no Brexit without parliament’s approval. And while the government prepares to bring a bill in parliament, the 'Remain' camp will not make its passage easy
Trump pulls US out of TPP, leaves Asian allies in the lurch
24 Jan 2017
US President Donald Trump would prefer to deal with countries in a manner that the United States can quickly terminate the deal in 30 days "if somebody misbehaves"
Donald Trump sworn in as US President
21 Jan 2017
In a populist outburst that could appeal to the common man, Trump vowed to rid the country of ravaged factories and gangs of criminals and drug peddlers and resurrect America as the greatest power on Earth