Novinite.com | Barack Obama issues Afghanistan troop build-up orders BBC News US President Barack Obama has issued new orders for the US military in Afghanistan after deciding how many more troops to send, officials say. Mr Obama told senior military leaders about his long-awaited decision on troop numbers on Sunday night, ... Obama Issues Order for More Troops in Afghanistan Obama Sets Plan for Afghanistan |
ABC News | Iran announces plans for 10 new uranium enrichment plants Washington Post TEHRAN -- Iran's government will build 10 new sites to enrich uranium, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday, a dramatic expansion of the country's nuclear program and one that is bound to fuel fears that it is attempting to ... Iran approves 10 new nuclear plants Iran 'planning 10 new uranium enrichment sites' Iran defies world with plan for ten new nuclear sites |
Times Online | Russian train wreck 'an act of terror' CNN Moscow, Russia (CNN) -- Investigators probing the derailment of an express train in Russia have found "elements of an explosive device" at the site and believe an act of terror caused the deadly incident. The derailment killed at least 26 people and ... Russian train derailment a terrorist attack: investigators Rescue work ends at site of St. Petersburg-bound train attack Russia train crash 'caused by bomb' |
Globe and Mail | UPDATE 1-US shoppers hit Black Friday sales, budgets pared Reuters NEW YORK, Nov 27 (Reuters) - US consumers kicked off the holiday shopping season on Friday, with a strong turnout for early-morning bargains, though many said they were being more selective about what they buy ... Online Retailers Primed for Cyber Monday Black Friday: Early bargains abound in Utah Shoppers pack stores as holiday season revs up |
Sydney Morning Herald | ANALYSIS-Investors welcome new China, U.S. climate goals Reuters LONDON, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Investors welcomed new China and US climate targets 10 days before a UN summit but an Australian carbon vote delay hinted at wider difficulties to cement a global deal. ... China Joins US in Pledge of Hard Targets on Emissions China Unveils Emissions Target Ahead of Global Climate Conference China Sets Carbon Emissions Targets; Will Attend Summit |
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 Offer Firm Pledge on Emissions Cuts in Copenhagen Obama will attend Copenhagen summit before picking up Nobel peace prize Obama to take near-term cut of 17% to Copenhagen |
Globe and Mail | Afghan troops announcement likely Dec. 1 Washington Post The White House is bracing for a tough sell of President Barack Obama's long-awaited decision on whether to commit tens of thousands of new US forces to the stalemated war in Afghanistan. (Nov. 24) By Michael D. Shear and Scott Wilson President Obama ... Obama to announce Afghanistan surge next week US 'to send 34000 more troops to Afghanistan' Obama to make tough sell for his pending Afghan troop decision |
Washington Times | Oct. existing home sales jump record 10.1 percent Washington Post Existing home sales in October jumped a record 10.1 percent, according to data released moments ago, thanks to buyers rushing in to take advantage of the first-time home buyers' credit before it was set to expire. ... US Existing Home Sales Rise 10%, More Than Forecast Realtors: Existing home sales jump 10% in October US home sales boosted by tax credits |
ABC News | Democrats Focus on GOP Senators From Maine New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Anxious about how little maneuvering room the weekend victory by Senate Democrats on health care provided, Obama administration officials and their Congressional » |
New York Times | Senate Clears Way to Debate Democrats' Healthcare Plan Chicago Tribune Washington Bureau - NOAM N. LEVEY Reporting from Washington Without a vote to spare, Democrats pushed their healthcare legislation over its first obstacle on the Senate floor Saturday, as the chamber voted to begin formal debate of a sweeping measure ... Nelson might not back next step for health bill Senate Democrats Advance Health Care Reform Bill Senate sets stage for historic health debate |
ABC News | On the Hill Legislative Pileup Looms in the Senate New York Times WASHINGTON â€" When Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was informed that the House had taken less than an hour to approve an unemployment bill that languished for a month in the Senate, his aides said he did not know whether to laugh or cry. ... Obama and the Senate health care bill: What do you think? Five Questions That Could Decide Fate of Healthcare Reform Bill US Senate to begin Obama healthcare reform process |
MiamiHerald.com | Senate may take first health care vote Saturday San Francisco Chronicle Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday that the first crucial vote on an $848 billion health care overhaul package would probably happen Saturday. That procedural vote will decide whether to bring that bill to the Senate floor and begin debate ... Senate confirms long-st » |
BBC News | Abortion adds tension to Senate health care debate The Detroit News Washington -- The fight over federal funding for abortion moved to the Senate on Thursday as opponents targeted provisions that are not as restrictive as one written by a Michigan lawmaker into the version passed by the House. ... Louisiana's Landrieu Wins US Aid as Senate Health Vote Looms Bob Bennett, Orrin Hatch hurl attacks on health bill Democrats risk taxing the wealthy for healthcare |
New York Times | 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 |
BBC News | Sarah Palin says presidency "not on my radar screen" Reuters CHICAGO (Reuters) - Sarah Palin said a run for the White House in 2012 is "not on my radar screen right now" as the Republican carefully did not close the door to a possible candidacy in an interview that launched her big book tour. ... Sarah Palin coy about 2012 run, but door is open Sarah Palin's memoirs: a view from the American Right Politics Today: Palin Carves her Own Political Path |
guardian.co.uk | Barack Obama and Chinese premier laud growing co-operation guardian.co.uk Barack Obama with the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, during a welcoming ceremony at the Great H » |
The Associated Press | Fort Hood deaths bring new scrutiny to Army Houston Chronicle WASHINGTON â€" At a time when US Army troops are fighting two wars halfway around the globe, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan possessed » |
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 |
guardian.co.uk | Hasan Charged With 13 Counts of Murder in Ft. Hood Attack New York Times Military prosecutors have charged Maj. Nadil Malik Hasan with 13 counts of premeditated murder in last week's shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Tex., a spokesman for the Army criminal investigation division said Thursday. ... Hasan facing 13 murder charges Ft. Hood shooting suspect charged with 13 counts of murder Hasan charged with premeditated murder, Army official says |
Los Angeles Times | News Analysis In Leaning on Karzai, US Has Limited Leverage New York Times Notes from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and other areas of conflict in the post-9/11 era. Go to the Blog » President Hamid Karzai campaigning in Kabul in August. His government controls little of Afghanistan on its own. ... Doubts on Karzai Complicate Troop Plan |
guardian.co.uk | Sniper who terrorized Washington area is executed Reuters JARRATT, Virginia (Reuters) - John » |
