Biden's attorney general pick vows to prosecute Capitol attackers
February 21, 2021 | 13:22
US President Joe Biden's attorney general nominee pledged Saturday to depoliticize the Justice Department and to vigorously prosecute the Donald Trump supporters who attacked the US Capitol.
Biden says 'erratic' Trump should not receive intel briefings
February 06, 2021 | 12:22
US President Joe Biden said Friday that his predecessor Donald Trump, who is awaiting a Senate impeachment trial on charges of inciting an attack on the US Capitol, should not receive classified intelligence briefings, as is customary for former presidents.
Trump names defense lawyers as historic trial looms
February 01, 2021 | 10:36
Former US president Donald Trump announced Sunday he had picked two lawyers to head his defense team days before his historic second impeachment trial, as Republicans braced for a battle over the future of their party.
Biden targets Trump's Middle East legacy
January 29, 2021 | 10:31
Former US president Donald Trump's mould-breaking approach has reshaped decades of Middle East diplomacy, but his legacy in the troubled region has quickly come under attack from his successor.
Wall Street soars after smooth Biden inauguration
January 21, 2021 | 09:59
Wall Street hit new records and stock markets across the globe climbed after US President Joe Biden took office on Wednesday, with traders joyful over his plan to inject even more stimulus into the world's largest economy.
'Democracy has prevailed': Biden begins U-turn from Trump
January 21, 2021 | 09:48
Joe Biden took charge as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday with an upbeat call to heal a nation torn by deep schisms as he immediately erased some of Donald Trump's most divisive policies.
Trump finally promises transition as calls mount to remove him
January 08, 2021 | 11:07
Donald Trump for the first time Thursday promised a smooth transition to Joe Biden and acknowledged his presidency was ending as calls grew for his removal from office for encouraging a mob attack on the US Capitol.
World leaders condemn 'assault on democracy' at US Capitol
January 07, 2021 | 10:11
World leaders and governments on Wednesday expressed shock and outrage at the storming of the US Capitol in Washington by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Trump, under pressure, signs $900 bn Covid relief bill
December 28, 2020 | 11:19
After delaying for nearly a week and under pressure from all sides, US President Donald Trump finally signed a massive $900 billion stimulus bill Sunday, in a long-sought boost for millions of Americans and businesses battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden wins in Arizona, Wisconsin certified, further cementing Trump loss
December 01, 2020 | 16:09
President-elect Joe Biden's victories in Arizona and Wisconsin were certified on Monday, further cementing his win even as Donald Trump continues to make baseless claims of vote fraud.
US-Vietnam economic ties ready to intensify
November 30, 2020 | 09:57
Vietnam and the United States are seeking to further cement their trade and investment ties, with the latter’s new administration.
Michigan certifies Biden election win: officials
November 24, 2020 | 11:08
Michigan's Board of State Canvassers officially certified Democrat Joe Biden's election victory in the state over Donald Trump on Monday, closing off another avenue for the outgoing president to contest his national defeat.
Facebook, Google extend political ad ban amid misinformation rise
November 13, 2020 | 13:00
Facebook and Google have extended their bans on political ads in the United States amid misinformation circulated aimed at bolstering claims by President Donald Trump of fraud in his loss to Joe Biden.
World braces for outcome as dust settles on US election
November 09, 2020 | 10:00
The outcome of last week’s messy US election is set to have major knock-on effects across the global economy whatever occurs over the next presidential term.
Vietnam can win big regardless of result
November 09, 2020 | 08:00
At the time of writing, the outcome of the US presidential election is still not officially determined. But whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden is ultimately declared the winner, Vietnam will likely continue to benefit, albeit with some differences between the two administrations. Michael Kokalari, chief economist at VinaCapital, shared his insight into the topic.
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