(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An American Airlines co-pilot died after suffering a medical emergency just before landing at an Albuquerque, New Mexico, airport Wednesday afternoon, officials said. American Airlines Flight 1353 landed safely after leaving Dallas and was met at the gate by medical personnel, according to Albuquerque International Sunport spokesman Dan Jiron. The airline identified […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following drop in its sales, Walt Disney’s Chief Executive, Bob Iger has warned against a trade war between the US and China, alarming the trend would spell doom for business. The warning was against the background of the policies being pursued by US President Donald Trump which could set off […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Democrats on the US Senate Finance Committee have opted out of votes for two of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees, forcing a postponement of the exercise. The Lawmakers said they wanted more information especially on the financial activities of health nominee Tom Price and his treasury counterpart, Stephen Mnuchin. Other […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than six people have been killed and another eight wounded, Sunday night, during a suspected terrorist shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, according to police. The Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre (mosque) had over 50 people who had gathered for evening prayers. A suspect was arrested at the […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US President-elect Mr. Donald Trump has expressed willingness to work with Russia and China, provided they cooperate. Trump told the Wall Street Journal that newly-imposed sanctions on Russia would however remain “at least for a period of time”, yet, could be lifted later. Mr Trump restated sanctions on Russia could […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US President-elect Mr. Donald Trump has given himself mandate of 90 days within which a report on allegations of Russian hacking during the US Presidential election campaign will be issued. Trump however in a series of tweets, described the the allegations as “made-up facts by sleazebag political operatives”. It would […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After last week declaration that he was no longer an atheist, Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the task he has placed before himself in the year 2017 is to tour minimum of 30 US States, so as to understudy the way of life of the residents. Zuckerberg who […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President-elect Mr. Donald Trump has named South Carolina Governor Mrs. Nikki Haley as the US ambassador to the United Nations UN. Mrs. Haley who is the daughter of Indian immigrants and a vocal critic of Mr. Trump during campaign, is the first non-white female cabinet-level official appointed by Trump. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US President-elect Mr. Donald Trump has declared his country will quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal on his first day in the White House. Trump made the declaration in a video message which highlighted what he intends to do first when he resumes in January 2017. The Republican pledged […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The US President-elect Mr. Donald Trump has nominated three of his close allies, including Alabama Senator, Mr. Jeff Sessions as the attorney general and other top security. Mr .Sessions, who is a former prosecutor elected to the Senate in 1996, was rejected for an appointment as a Federal judge in […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The US Director of National Intelligence Mr. James Clapper has submitted his resignation letter. The 75-year-old top American spy told the House Intelligence Committee that “it felt pretty good”. His resignation had been expected, as President-elect Mr. Donald Trump prepares to unveil his officials. “I submitted my letter of resignation […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – For the first time, Mrs. Hillary Clinton has expressed disappointment at her loss to Mr. Donald Trump in the last week US Presidential election. Speaking at a children’s charity, the Democratic candidate said she had wanted to “curl up with a good book and never leave the house again”, still, […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A mayor of a town in the US State of West Virginia, Beverly Whaling has resigned after being caught in a controversy over racist comments against the outgoing First Lady Mrs. Michelle Obama. Whaling was caught to have applauded a Facebook post referring to Mrs. Obama as an “ape in […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite attaining victory through the system, US President-elect, Mr. Donald Trump has decried ‘’Electoral College’’ and declared he aligns with a simple vote. Mr. Trump claimed he could have won the popular vote against his rival, Mrs. Hillary Clinton, if he had campaigned differently. Speaking during an interview Sunday, Mr. […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US President-elect Mr. Donald Trump has announced the Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Mr. Reince Priebus as his Chief of Staff (COS). Similarly, Trump has named Mr. Stephen Bannon, from the Breitbart News Network, as his Chief strategist. Priebus in his role will set the tone for the […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Unlike his pronounced opposition to some of his policies during the campaign, US President-elect Mr. Donald Trump has begun to reverse himself, as he pledged he will leave key parts of his predecessor, President Barack Obama’s healthcare bill, when get to the office. Mr. Trump who during campaign vowed to […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Outgoing US President Mr. Barack Obama is playing host to his successor Mr. Donald Trump at the White House to discuss transition, being considered to be ‘’awkward’’. White House Spokesman Josh Earnest said Mr. Obama is sincere about ensuring a smooth handover when he meets with Mr. Trump, adding “I’m […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Defeated Democratic Presidential candidate, Mrs. Hillary Clinton, Wednesday urged Americans to give US President-elect Mr. Donald Trump a chance to lead. In her first public appearance after the defeat, Mrs. Clinton expressed hope that Mr. Trump would be a successful President for all Americans. “We have seen that our nation […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – More world leaders have reacted to the US President-elect, Mr. Donald Trump’s victory. Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump in a telegram. The Foreign Ministry said that China was hoping to work with the new US government to boost bilateral relations. “US China trade relations are mutually beneficial. […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US President-elect Mr. Donald Trump has commended his rival Mrs. Hilary Clinton over her diligence and service to America. Trump made the commendation early Wednesday, minutes after winning one of the most divisive and keenly contested US elections. Mr. Trump in his acceptance remarks acknowledged that Mrs. Clinton has worked […]
