Obama jabs Trump over environment
OSLO, Norway — Former President Barack Obama took a swipe at President Donald Trump’s attitude to the environment Wednesday, saying the world needs “political and social commitment” to achieve sustainability. “Unfortunately we have a U.S administration that deals differently around these issues,” he said as he addressed business leaders in Oslo.
Iran: U.S. will back nuclear agreement ‘sooner or later’
UNITED NATIONS — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday his country doesn’t want a war with the United States and believes America will “sooner or later” support the Iran nuclear agreement again.
Trump: 2-state solution best for Israel, Palestinians
UNITED NATIONS — For the first time since taking office, President Donald Trump endorsed a two-state solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestinians as he met Wednesday at the U.N. with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump told reporters he believes that two states “works best.” Later, Trump told a news conference that a two-state solution is “more difficult because it’s a real estate deal.”
Study: Puerto Rico rebuilding funds go to mainland firms
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A study published Wednesday found the bulk of federal funds slated for post-hurricane reconstruction in Puerto Rico are going to mainland companies despite a federal provision that states local companies should receive priority.