BBC News | Anti-War Left Protests Obama's Afghanistan War Strategy FOXNews The anti-war left is turning on the president it helped put into office, launching a counteroffensive against President Obama's decision to escalate the war in Afghanistan. The anti-war left is turning on the president it helped put into office, ... Obama Sets Plan for Afghanistan |
CBC.ca | Troopers to Interview Woods and Release 911 Tape New York Times With speculation continuing to swirl about Tiger Woods's car accident outside his mansion early Friday morning, Florida Highway Patrol investigators were scheduled on Sunday to speak to the golfer and to ... Woods expected to talk to police Sunday Pictures: Rachel Uchitel, » |
guardian.co.uk | Russian train in 'terrorist attack' Times Online A second terrorist bomb has exploded at the site of a fatal Russian train crash, claim officials. There was an explosion today near the wreckage of a derailed Russian express train, which had crashed last night killing at least 26 people. ... Russian train wreck 'an act of terror' Russia train crash: Officials probe terror theory Bomb Causes Derailment of Russian Train, Killing 25 |
CBC.ca | UN Nuclear Chief: Negotiations With Iran at 'Dead End' Voice of America Mohamed ElBaradei says there has been no movement by Iran for some time on issues of concern about its nuclear program. Photo: AP The head of the UN nuclear agency says his probe into » |
Canada.com | Obama vows greenhouse gas emissions cuts BBC News President Barack Obama is to pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the US in several stages, beginning with a 17% cut by 2020, the White House has said. The offer will be made at December's UN climate talks in Copenhagen, which Mr Obama will attend ... Obama to attend climate summit Obama to Attend Copenhagen Climate Summit Obama will attend Copenhagen summit before picking up Nobel peace prize |
BBC News | Obama to announce Afghanistan surge next week Times Online President Obama will next week announce a surge of at least 25000 new US troops to Afghanistan in a speech to the nation, according to US officials today. Mr Obama will make the announcement in an address on Tuesday, December 1, after weeks of ... Afghan troops announcement likely Dec. 1 Obama to make tough sell for his pending Afghan troop decision US 'to send 34000 more troops to Afghanistan' |
Boston Globe | Existing home sales jump Washington Post Sales of previously owned homes jumped 10.1 percent in October from September to their highest pace in more than two years, driven in part by a lucrative tax credit for first-time home buyers, according to industry data released ... US Existing Home Sales Rise 10%, More Than Forecast US home sales boosted by tax credits Existing home sales at highest level since 2007 |
Washington Post | Reaction to Senate healthcare vote offers a preview of 2010 campaigns Los Angeles Times Next year's congressional elections weigh heavily in partisan comments. Republicans say healthcare vote shows Democrats' devotion to big government; Democrats say the GOP is merely the 'party of no.' By Mark Silva Reporting from Washington - With the ... Senate moderates frustrate other Democrats on bill Senate Clears Way to Debate Democrats' Healthcare Plan Senate Democrats Advance Health Care Reform Bill |
New York Times | What to expect in Senate's Saturday health care vote CNN International Sens. Jack Reed, left, Dick Durbin and Robert Menendez, right, hold a news conference about health care Friday at the Captiol. Washington (CNN) -- To debate or not to debate the Senate's health care reform bill; that is the question. ... Health care bill faces a crucial Senate vote Obama and the Senate health care bill: What do you think? Five Questions That Could Decide Fate of Healthcare Reform Bill |
Sydney Morning Herald | Election of Van Rompuy as New EU President Draws Mixed Reaction Voice of America Belgian prime minister is a low-key politician with a reputation for conciliation, some are deeply disappointed that European leaders failed to choose a more forceful and high profile personality to represent the regional bloc on the world stage. ... SNAP ANALYSIS - EU backs consensus over egos for top jobs Belgians proud but concerned over Van Rompuy exit Why 'nonentities' is a fair description of Mr Van Rompuy and Lady Ashton |
guardian.co.uk | Herman Van Rompuy and Lady Ashton chosen to lead EU guardian.co.uk Europe's eight-year quest to establish a simpler and more democratic regime came to a dramatic climax last night when the Belgian prime minister, Herman Van Rompuy, and British peer Cathy Ashton were appointed as the two top officials embodying the new ... Mixed response as top EU figures named Profile: Herman Van Rompuy: EU's new president A Surprising Foreign Choice |
ABC News | At 2074 pages and $849 billion, Senate health bill arrives CNN After months of debate around the country and in its committees, the full US Senate will take up the health care bill. Washington (CNN) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping health care bill that would expand health ... Senate health bill's cost at $849B Senate unveils $849 billion health care package |
guardian.co.uk | The world's most corrupt governments Los Angeles Times -- Afghanistan and Iraq, which receive billions of dollars a year in US and other foreign support, are among the world's most corrupt governments, a monitoring group said in a report released Tuesday. "The results demonstrate that countries which are ... Israel ranks 32 in global corruption index Israel perceived to be a little less corrupt than it was in 2008 Brazil a little less corrupt, says Transparency International |
Business Daily Africa | Doctors Divided Over New Mammogram Guidelines FOXNews New government guidelines for mammograms released Monday by the US Preventative Services Task Force have left women feeling confused and the medical community divided. The task force contradicted the American Cancer Society's ... Yearly Mammograms Undergo Scrutiny Hologic Shares Slip On New Mammogram Screening Guidelines |
BBC News | Obama Urges China to Heed Commitment on Currency Appreciation Bloomberg By Bloomberg News Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama c » |
Washington Post | Barack Obama meets Shanghai students in China guardian.co.uk Barack Obama met students from Shanghai on a three-day visit to China. Photograph: Brian Kersey/Getty Images The US believes that freedom of expression and political participation are universal values, Barack Obama told an audience of young Shanghai ... Obama Addresses Town H » |
The Associated Press | Fort Hood deaths bring new scrutiny to Army Houston Chronicle WASHINGTON รข€" At a time when US Army troops are fighting two wars halfway around the globe, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan possessed » |
New York Daily News | Bidding on Madoff's Trove While Helping Victims New York Times A blue Mets jacket that once belonged to Bernard L. Madoff was sold for $14500 at a government auction at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in Midtown Manhattan on Saturday, while a ring buoy from his yacht went for $7500. ... Madoff 'Prisoner' Watch Brings $65000 in Sale of Seized Goods Madoff's personal items sold off to aid victims Madoff Auction Brings in More Than $1 Million |
Washington Post | Mass. may get additional $250m from US for education efforts Boston Globe The Obama administration said yesterday that Massachusetts could reap up to an additional $250 million to turn around failing schools and pursue other education initiatives as part of a new competitive grant fund. ... State schools head urges compromise on reforms Doyle's education reform plans could be held back in Senate Schools compete for fed cash |
BBC News | US envoy opposed to Afghan surge BBC News The US ambassador in Kabul has written to the White House arguing against sending thousands more American troops to Afghanistan. In a leaked cable, Karl Eikenberry expressed doubts about the competence of President Hamid Karzai's government. ... News Analysis In Leaning on Karzai, US Has Limited Leverage Doubts on Karzai Complicate Troop Plan |
Times Online | Sniper who terrorized Washington area is executed Reuters JARRATT, Virginia (Reuters) - John » |
