Tag: United States
US launches ‘powerful strikes’ against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump
President Donald Trump has said the US launched a "powerful and deadly strike" against the Islamic State (IS) group in…
South Africa defiant after US threatens ‘consequences’ over refugee centre raid
The South African government has dismissed accusations by the US that it harassed and intimidated American officials during a raid…
US suspends green card lottery scheme after Brown shooting
President Donald Trump has suspended the US green card lottery scheme in the wake of a mass shooting at Brown…
TikTok owner signs deal to avoid US ban
TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance has signed binding agreements with US and global investors to operate its business in America, TikTok's…
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage
A Romanian court has sentenced Wiz Khalifa to nine months in prison for smoking cannabis on stage. The American rapper,…
Trump files $5bn defamation lawsuit against BBC over Panorama speech edit
US President Donald Trump has filed a $5bn (£3.7bn) lawsuit against the BBC over an edit of his 6 January…