New York court finds Trump guilty of swindling banks, insurers while building real estate empire
Beyond mere bragging about his riches, Trump, his company and key executives repeatedly lied about them on his annual financial statements, reaping rewards such as favourable loan terms and lower insurance costs, Engoron found.
Republicans face growing urgency to stop Trump as they enter the second presidential debate
Former Vice President Mike Pence, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott and Ramaswamy are similarly looking for breakout moments. Ramaswamy seized the spotlight frequently in Milwaukee, but was criticised by many candidates who sought to expose his lack of political experience.
Shutdown looms as US Senate, House pursue opposed strategies to prevent funding gridlock
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday told reporters he would seek approval from his splintered Republicans on a bill that also would temporarily fund the government. But he intends to attach tough border and immigration restrictions that are unlikely to win support from enough Democrats in the House or Senate to become law.
Time running short to fund government as shutdown showdown in US Congress persists
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed and a wide range of services, from economic data releases to nutrition benefits, will be suspended beginning on Sunday if the two sides do not reach agreement. In Washington, the National Zoo says it would have to curtail its farewell party for three giant pandas before they return to China.
Christians should be alert to environmental risks posed by exotic trees in same way foreign religions eroded positives in African faiths
Eucalyptus is efficient at draining water away by its deep-seated roots. Cypress is efficient in doing the same via its small leaves. Therefore, instead of helping us to fight environmental degradation, climate change and desertification, they accelerate the wicked problems of our time.
End of Rupert Murdoch’s era at from Fox News and News Corp brings curtain down on polarising figure in Australia
Murdoch’s exit cuts a native tie between News Corp and Fox Corp and Australia, where Murdoch was born. His son Lachlan Murdoch, who becomes sole chairman of News Corp and continues as chair and CEO of Fox, was born in Britain.
It’s not just the economy, stupid! What was off-key about the Africa Climate Summit in Kenya
The fact that Africa suffers disproportionately from the crisis – 17 of the 20 worst-hit countries are located on the continent even though it accounts for less than 4 per cent of global emissions – was prominently repeated at the conference.
House Republicans push US government on edge of shutdown by defeating latest funding plan
In a crushing defeat on Thursday, a handful of Republican hardliners blocked a typically popular defence bill from advancing – the second time this week it was set back, an unheard-of loss for a House speaker. Even a stopgap bill to keep government funding past the September 30 deadline, called a continuing resolution or CR, is a non-starter for some on the right flank who have essentially seized control of the House.
Canadian PM calls for India’s cooperation in murder probe of Sikh separatist leader Nijjar
Traditional Canadian allies have so far taken a relatively cautious approach to the matter. Political analysts said this was partly because the United States and other major players see India as a counterweight to the growing influence of China.
Rupert Murdoch son Lachlan succeeds father as chairman of Fox, News Corp after mogul’s exit
The news comes just months after Murdoch, 92, scrapped a plan that would have reunited his media empire by merging Fox and News Corp, after several top shareholders rejected the proposal on the grounds that it would fail to realise the full value of the company.
