Channel 4 News | Obama's Speech on Afghanistan to Envision Exit New York Times Senior administration officials said that the timetable will not be tied to particular conditions on the ground in Afghanistan. By PETER BAKER, ERIC SCHMITT and DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON â€" President Obama plans to lay out a time frame for winding down ... U.S. Cool to Surge in Afghanistan's Own Force |
New York Daily News | Black Friday Crowds Snap Up Discounted Flat-Panel tvs, Laptops Bloomberg Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Retailers reported “strong†shopper traffic on Black Friday as discounts on televisions, toys and computers drew budget-conscious crowds across the US, the National Retail Federation said. ... 'Black Friday' Tests Economy |
Globe and Mail | Commonwealth summit in Trinidad targets climate change BBC News Commonwealth leaders are meeting in Trinidad with climate change high on the agenda in the last major summit before the Copenhagen climate talks. For the first time, a number of other world leaders have been invited to take part in the biennial meeting ... Rwanda: Country's Commonwealth Fate to Be Decided Tomorrow |
guardian.co.uk | A year after, India remembers Mumbai attacks Reuters MUMBAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Mumbai's police paraded past some of the city's landmarks in a show of strength as India's financial hub marked the first anniversary of militant raids that killed 166 people and ratched up tensions with ... Mumbai terror attacks: UK victims one year on Mumbai Marks Anniversary of Attacks on Finance Hub The Mumbai attacks: Getting the story amid chaos |
USA Today | Obama wants to 'finish the job' in Afghanistan USA Today President Obama confirmed he will make an Afghanistan announcement "shortly," but declined to say how many more US troops he would deploy and how he might pay for them. "After eight years -- some of those years in which we did not have, I think, ... US Strategy on Afghanistan Will Contain Many Messages Obamas 1st state dinner: Stars come out to honor president, Indian prime minister Indian colors, American fashion |
ABC News | Health care overhaul: Conservative Democrats want it changed Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON - -- A day after Senate Democrats voted to move into a historic debate on overhauling the nation's health care system, key centrists made it clear Sunday that the party is still a long way from ... Health care fight swells lobbying Senators voice optimism on public option For GOP, Health Is Only One Battle on Road to '10 Elections |
Globe and Mail | Senate sets stage for historic health debate Houston Chronicle Dr. Thomas Parr, of Foundation Surgical Hospital in Bellaire, addresses a crowd Saturday at Westside Tennis and Fitness Club. The Million Med March is a physicians movement that opposes the reform bill before Congress. ... Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle Debate to begin, but 4 senators demand changes Health-care bill advances |
MiamiHerald.com | Senate readies for key healthcare vote Los Angeles Times Democrats expect to clear a major hurdle that would open the bill to debate after Thanksgiving recess. A close vote is expected. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington - After negotiating critical last-minute commitments, Senate Democratic leaders ... Senate closes in on health care vote Nebraska Senator Will Vote to Start Health Debate Senate Democrats push crucial health vote |
ABC News | Reid, Democrats Face First Big Senate Test on Health-Care Bill Bloomberg Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tonight faces the first big test of whether he can keep his Democratic colleagues united behind health-care legislation. Senators plan to take a vote at 8 pm ... Nebraska Senator Will Vote to Start Health Debate Senate Democrats push crucial health vote Nelson taking time before making health care bill decision |
Washington Post | Louisiana's Landrieu Wins US Aid as Senate Health Vote Looms Bloomberg Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu, one of three lawmakers being wooed by Senate Democratic leaders to back health-care legislation, won the inclusion of an extra $100 million in federal aid for ... Democrats risk taxing the wealthy for healthcare Senate Health Care Bill Faces Crucial First Vote Senate braces for Saturday vote, long battle on health care |
BBC News | Obama warns Iran of consequences over nuclear standoff Reuters SEOUL/MANILA (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama issued a strong warning to Iran on Thursday of consequences of its failure to respond to the offer of a nuclear deal and could have a package of steps to take ... Obama, Lee Vow Efforts On US-Korea Trade Pact |
Telegraph.co.uk | Tina Brown: Palin Newsweek cover is not sexist msnbc.com Nov. 18: As former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin launches her “Going Rogue†book tour, she blasts the new Newsweek cover photo of her, c » |
BBC News | China hails US reiteration of sovereignty over Taiwan Reuters BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao hailed US President Barack Obama's recognition of sovereignty issues dear to China, after a bilateral meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. "China approves of President Obama's repeated reiteration of the ... Obama brings broad agenda to meeting with China's Hu Obama, Hu Focus on Areas of Cooperation in Meetings Hu says his talks with Obama candid, constructive, fruitful |
FOXNews | Obama takes to the Web to talk to China AFP SHANGHAI â€" US President Barack Obama will try Monday to break out of the official constraints of his maiden state visit to China and seek to talk directly to Chinese people in a live dialogue via the Internet. Obama is set to hold a campaign-style ... Obama walks a tightrope in first visit to China China Says It's 'Not Fair' to Single Out Yuan as Dollar F » |
ABC News | Giuliani Attacks Decision to Hold 9/11 Terrorist Trials in New York City ABC News With the Fort Hood tragedy and the president's pending Afghanistan decision rubbing American nerves raw, Attorney General Eric Holder's announcement that he intends to try » |
ABC News | Mourners grieve for soldiers killed at Fort Hood The Associated Press KIEL, Wis. â€" Hundreds of people lining the main street of an Indiana town on Saturday fell solemnly silent as the white hearse passed. Mourners waited for hours outside a Wisconsin gymnasium to say goodbye to a soldier who once promised to take down ... Indiana town mourns soldier killed at Fort Hood Soldier put to rest in Plymouth Mourners honor Ind. Ft. Hood victim, others |
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama, in Japan, vows Afghanistan decision 'soon' Washington Post President Obama embarks on a nine-day tour of Asian countries, including Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. Obama is expected to address topics such as security, environment, the economy and US-Asia relations. Explore key events highlighting US ... SNAP ANALYSIS-Obama outlines vision for us-Asia ties Obama, in Japan, Says US Will Study Status of a Marine Base on Okinawa 'Pacific' President Obama vows US leadership in Asia |
guardian.co.uk | Bomber Hits Pakistan Spy Agency in Peshawar, Kills 10 Voice of America By VOA News Pakistani officials says a suicide car bombing targeting an office of the country's main intelligence agency in Peshawar has killed at least 10 people, and wounded more than 100. The blast early Friday destroyed much of the three-story ... Pakistan intelligence agency targeted At least 10 die in suicide truck bombing of Pakistan spy agency Militants Hit Pakistan Spy Agency in New Escalation |
Telegraph.co.uk | US Moves to Seize Properties Tied to Iran New York Times Federal prosecutors in Manhattan began legal action on Thursday to seize properties in Queens and across the country where several mosques are located in a broad move against a nonprofit organization that was accused of illeg » |
Daily Mail | Obama and war council weigh Afghan troop boost Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and his war council weighed final options for a new Afghanistan strategy on Wednesday, as a proposed 30000-plus troop increase gained favor among top advisers, ... US Afghan Envoy Urges Caution on Troop Increase Obama warns Afghan commitment 'not open-ended': official Obama, Security Team Meet as Afghan Decision Nears |
Times Online | After Fort Hood Shooting, Some Reluctant to Cite Suspect's Muslim Faith FOXNews 2000 file photo of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences medical student Nidal Malik Hasan. (AP Photo) Once the bullets stopped flying Thursday afternoon in the Fort Hood rampage that left 13 dead and wounded more than 30, ... Text of Obama's Remarks at the Fort Hood Ceremony Fort Hood memorial service: Obama points to sacrifices ahead Obama salutes Fort Hood victims, promises justice |
Telegraph.co.uk | Text of Obama's Remarks at the Fort Hood Ceremony New York Times By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. To the Fort Hood community; to Adm. Mullen; Gen. Casey; Gen. Cone; Secretary mchugh; Secretary Gates; most importantly, ... Fort Hood memorial service: Obama points to sacrifices ahead Obama salutes Fort Hood victims, promises justice Obama: Gunman in US base rampage to pay for crimes |
