The Age | Obama Says New Data Shows US Economy Recovering ABC News WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama used his weekly radio address on Saturday to tell Americans that this week's positive job and economic growth figures are yet more evidence that the US economy is recovering. But he cautioned "we have a ... Obama Says Evidence Shows Economy Moving in 'Right Direction' Inconsistent messages on Obama's stimulus package US t » |
Los Angeles Times | Clinton leaves Pakistan with pointed question on al Qaeda Reuters ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wound up a bridge-building visit to Pakistan on Friday leaving a pointed question ringing in her hosts' ears: Where are the al Qaeda leaders operating in your country? ... Pakistan military closes in on Taliban stronghold Clinton: Hard to believe Pakistan can't find Al Qaeda 14 militants killed in Pakistan's tribal area operation |
Boston Globe | Barack Obama meets coffins of soldiers killed in Afghanistan guardian.co.uk Obama salutes the casket of Sergeant Dale Griffin, who died in Afghanistan. Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images Barack Obama last night came face to face with the true cost of the war in Afghanistan, as the remains of 18 US soldiers and drug ... Obama meets caskets of f » |
guardian.co.uk | Car Bomb Kills 87 In Pakistan as Clinton Visits New York Times By REUTERS ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - A car bomb ripped through a crowded market killing 87 people in Pakistan's city of Peshawar on Wednesday, just hours after Washington's top diplomat arrived pledging a fresh start in sometimes strained ... Car Bomb in Northwest Pakistan Kills 80 Car bomb kills more than 80, wounds 200 in Pakistan Clinton condemns Peshawar market blast |
guardian.co.uk | First Day of Karadzic Trial Adjourns Voice of America By VOA News began Monday before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in the Hague, but without the defendant. Karadzic refused to attend the opening session, insisting he needs more time to prepare his defense. ... Karadzic boycotts start of trial Karadzic Boycotts Opening of Genocide Trial |
China Daily | Baghdad blasts 'kill at least 62' BBC News At least 62 people have been killed and many more wounded in two car bomb attacks in central Baghdad, police say. The blasts hit the ministry of justice and another government building near the Green Zone, causing severe damage. ... Two Car Bombs Hit Baghdad, Killing Dozens Car Bombs in Baghdad Kill 38, Wound 40 At least 25 killed in Baghdad double bombing |
Boston Globe | President praises Mass., MIT during green energy speech Boston Globe President Obama blasted critics of his administration's environmental policies and praised Massachusetts officials for advancing technologies that will yield big benefits for the environment in a speech yesterday in Cambridge. ... President Obama: 'Tough race' ahead for Gov. Deval Patrick Boston Herald Obama sees consensus growing on climate change bill Obama nets $600000 for Gov. Deval Patrick's war chest |
ABC News | Bahamas Judge Orders Retrial in Travolta Extortion ABC News NASSAU (Reuters) - A Bahamian Supreme Court judge ordered a retrial late on Wednesday in the case of two people accused of trying to extort $25 million from Hollywood actor John Travolta. Supreme Court Justice Anita » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Afghan poll 'can be credible' BBC News Afghanistan's voters can elect a "credible" government when they return to the polls in two weeks, Foreign Secretary David Miliband has said. The country's president, Hamid Karzai, agreed to a run-off with his nearest rival after the UN found clear ... Afghan election officials fired ahead of run-off Karzai rival sets conditions ahead of Afghan run-off Afghan Runoff Election Prompts Steps to Fight Fraud |
FOXNews | Afghan poll commission to announce result-officials Reuters KABUL, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Afghanistan's election commission was preparing to announce a final result in the country's disputed election on Tuesday, as President Hamid Karzai looked set to agree to a run-off amid mounting global ... Afghan election body to announce final result AP source: Karzai expected to accept he fell short Afghanistan: Many b » |
The Canadian Press | Obama to make first visit to New Orleans as president CNN NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (CNN) -- President Obama will visit New Orleans on Thursday for the first time since taking office, to address rebuilding efforts in the city ravaged by Hurricane Katrina four years ago. President Obama will visit New Orleans, ... Obama to survey New Orleans recovery effort Obama set for first visit to New Orleans as president Obama May Be Met By Frustration in New Orleans Visit |
Telegraph.co.uk | Senate Has 'Miles to Go' on Health Care After Committee Vote Bloomberg Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- The US Senate Finance Committee's approval of health-care legislation after months of struggling to reach an agreement sets the stage for an even bigger battle. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid ... Snowe went 'back and forth' till end GOP's Snowe shaped health bill before backing it Senate Finance Committee approves health care overhaul package |
Boston Globe | us healthcare overhaul poised for big step forward Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama's push for sweeping healthcare reform was poised to clear a key Senate hurdle on Tuesday, opening a new phase in the raging debate over his top domestic priority. ... Health care bill faces key vote in Senate In! surers fire warning shot as Senate panel's vote on healthcare nears Health Insurers Make Solo Attack on Overhaul Before Panel Vote |
ABC News | Hope, impatience after Obama gay rights pledge San Francisco Chronicle (10-11) 17:47 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- For many of the gays and lesbians marching for equal rights Sunday in San Francisco and Washington, President Obama's pledge of support provoked hope and frustration. They hoped that the president would follow through ... Gay rights activists r » |
Los Angeles Times | Obama reaffirms will end 'don't ask, don't tell' The Associated Press WASHINGTON รข€" President Barack Obama reaffirmed his campaign pledge to end the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military in a speech Saturday, but offered no timetable or specifics for acting on that promise. He acknowledged to a cheering crowd ... Obama vows to end restrictions on gays in military Obama Pledges Again to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Obama to gay group: 'Still laws to change, hearts to open' |
FOXNews | Nobel Peace Prize may weigh heavily on Obama Los Angeles Times The award is likely to c » |
Times Online | Emerging Goal for Afghanistan: Weaken, Not Vanquish, Taliban Washington Post Marines take up positions during an operation in Helmand. US officials said Thursday that the emerging goal is to weaken the Taliban to the degree that it cannot ch » |
Boston Globe | Baucus healthcare bill would lower deficit, analysts say Los Angeles Times The Congressional Budget Office calculates that the Senate Finance Committee overhaul would cover more people while saving money. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington - Senate Democrats pushing healthcare legislation received a boost today from ... Health-Care Bill Wouldn't Raise Deficit, Report Says Senate health bill costs pegged at $829 billion CBO: Senate Finance Health Plan Would Cut Deficit |
Boston Globe | Obama Gets Lawmaker Support for Afghan Strategy Deliberations Bloomberg Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama won backing for his deliberative approach to a new strategy in Afghanistan from congressional leaders yesterday, even as lawmakers indicated little change in their ... Obama rules out sm » |
