Voice of America | On War, Obama May Turn to GOP Washington Post President Obama faces a critical decision on the war in Afghanistan and is holding high-level meetings to determine a way forward. (By Brennan Linsley -- Associated Press) By Scott Wilson With much of his party largely opposed to expanding military ... Obama, Top Advisers Discuss Afghanistan Strategy Obama hears opinions on new strategy in Afghanistan Several Afghan Strategies, None a Clear Choice |
Telegraph.co.uk | Dozens Die as Tsunami Hits Samoa Islands New York Times SYDNEY, Australia â€" A powerful tsunami generated by an undersea earthquake killed more than two dozen people and wiped out several villages in the tropical islands of American Samoa and Samoa early on Tuesday, according to officials ... 17 deaths reported after Samoa quake; tsunami warning ends Tsunami Wipes Out Village in the South Pacific |
Telegraph.co.uk | US to Demand Inspection of New Iran Plant 'Within Weeks' New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The Obama administration plans to tell Iran this week that it must open a newly revealed nuclear enrichment site to international inspectors “within weeks,†according to senior administration ... U.S. to Demand Access to Newly Exposed Nuclear Facility in Iran Obama offers Iran 'serious dialogue' US welcomes Iran inspection offer |
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama demands Iran come clean on nuclear program Reuters PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Bolstered by other world powers, US President Barack Obama demanded on Friday that Iran come clean about its nuclear program or face "sanctions that have bite" after the disclosure of a secret uranium ... Iran defiant amid new nuclear row The Iran Attack Plan |
Sydney Morning Herald | Source: NYPD commander in terror probe transferred The Associated Press NEW YORK â€" A senior NYPD commander has been transferred amid questions about the handling of a police source accused of tipping off terror suspect Najibullah Zazi that he was under surveillance, an official confirmed Thursday. Police and city officials ... An Afghan-Born Man Is Indicted For Possible Terrorist Acts Terror, Still |
Times Online | Iran hit with new demand as UN meets Reuters UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States and other major powers on Wednesday demanded Iran ready a "serious response" by October 1 to demands it halt its nuclear program or face serious consequences. ... Medvedev signals openness to Iran sanctions Iranian Leader Says Nuclear Experts May Meet With US Scientists Russia now an » |
CTV.ca | Rains Put Georgia Areas Under Water New York Times A flooded road in Atlanta on Tuesday. Gov. Sonny Purdue declared a state of emergency in 17 counties. More Photos > By ROBBIE BROWN and LIZ ROBBINS ATLANTA â€" Since early Monday morning, when churning flood waters west of Atlanta tore a 2-year-old child ... 9 deaths blamed on Southeast storm; flood lingers Severe US flooding kills 7 in Georgia Southerners survey damage after floods |
guardian.co.uk | More troops for Afghanistan: When will Obama decide? Christian Science Monitor The Pentagon wants Obama to make his choice soon, but if he's leaning against sending more troops, he might play for time to consider his options. By Gordon Lubold | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor Washington - Time is not on President ... FOX News Poll: Americans Divided on Afghan War US commander says Afghan war needs more troops Obama's Befuddling Afghan Policy |
Voice of America | Obama Takes Media to Task for Coverage of Racial Controversy, Wilson FOXNews The president of the United States uses the Sunday morning talk shows to broadly scold the news media for playing up what he c » |
Times Online | The Twists and Turns of Missile Defense New York Times Few were indifferent to President Obama's cancellation last week of a plan by his predecessor to put defenses against intercontinental b » |
guardian.co.uk | Missile shift 'defends Iran's neighbours' BBC News The Obama administration's decision to postpone deployment of a missile shield in Eastern Europe in favour of proven regional missile defence systems will provide better protection against Iran's current and near-future capabilities. ... Missile Yield 'Special Report' Panel on Missile Defense Reversal News Analysis New Missile Shield Strategy Scales Back Reagan's Vision |
Times Online | INSTANT VIEW: US backs away from missile shield plan Reuters Following is reaction to US President Barack Obama's announcement that he is rolling back plans for an anti-missile shield based in Eastern Europe, which had drawn fierce opposition from Russia. "We value the US president's responsible approach toward ... In Face of US Shift, Europeans Recalibrate Analysis: Shelving missile shield entices Moscow Why Obama dropped European missile defense shield |
Times Online | Yale student strangled, medical examiner's office says CNN NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (CNN) -- Yale University graduate student Annie Le, whose body was found in the basement w » |
MiamiHerald.com | Bernanke says recession 'very likely over' The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday the worst recession since the 1930s is probably over, although he cautioned that pain â€" especi » |
guardian.co.uk | Ex-Bear chief sees Lehman silver lining CNNMoney.com Alan Schwartz said the firm's collapse spurred fiscal policymakers around the world to fin » |
FOXNews | Lawmaker won't apologize to Obama in Congress Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - South Carolina Republican Representative Joe Wilson, who faces possible censure in the US House of Representatives for shouting "You lie!" during President Barack Obama's speech to Congress on healthcare reform, said on Sunday he ... Wilson Defends Outburst, Says He Will Not Apologize on House Floor Rep. Wilson: No second apology for `You lie' words Wilson: No more apologies for outburst against president |
Telegraph.co.uk | Seeking to Woo the Insured, Obama Cites Risk of Losing Coverage New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama warned on Saturday that nearly half of » |
Joy Online | Obama, administration officials pay tribute to 9/11 victims Los Angeles Times 'Let us renew our resolve against those who perpetrated this barbaric attack,' the president says on the first National Day of Service and Remembrance. By Mark Silva Reporting from Washington - On a rainy morning eight years after airline-hijacking ... Obama Speaks at 9/11 Commemoration ! Obama Honors 9/11 Victims, Those Who Serve Obama Says America Must Renew Fight Against Terrorism |
FOXNews | Obama's health care speech gets mixed reviews Bizjournals.com Business lobbyists gave President Barack Obama credit for delivering a powerful speech to Congress Wednesday night, but many doubt it will lead to solutions that curb rising health care costs. “The time for bickering is over,†Obama said. ... Obama: Statistics show need for overhauling health Obama offers compromises to get health care bill passed Obama changes talking points on uninsured |
Telegraph.co.uk | First thoughts: Obama's three audiences msnbc.com *** Obama's three audiences: Perhaps the best way to view (and also judge) President Obama's health-care address tonight is to consider that he's speaking to three audiences. The first is ordinary American voters -- c » |
New York Times | Obama to name manufacturing adviser at picnic The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama is tapping a member of his auto industry task force to advise him on manufacturing. Obama chose a Labor Day union picnic as the backdrop to announce his selection of Ron Bloom as senior counselor for manufacturing ... Obama Appoints Auto Chief Bloom to Manufacturing Policy Post Obama to make Bloom manufacturing czar Bloom to do double duty |
Voice of America | White House Adviser Van Jones Resigns Amid Controversy Washington Post White House environmental adviser Van Jones resigned Saturday after weeks of controversy stemming from his past activism. "On the eve of historic fights for health care and clean energy, opponents of reform ... Obama 'green jobs' adviser quits amid controversy Jones Resignation Obama Adviser Resigns Amid Controversy |
