ABC 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 ... Obama prepares to announce Afghan surge Misgivings on expanded war Key lawmakers get war jitters |
Sydney Morning Herald | Big developing countries form climate change front Reuters BEIJING, Nov 29 (Reuters) - A clutch of major emerging economies including China and India have forged a united front to put pressure on developed countries at next month's climate change negotiations in Copenhagen. Over two days of quietly arranged ... Climate talks remain alive, but so do many obstacles Climate change denier Nick Griffin to represent EU at Copenhagen Leaders say momentum building on climate change |
Novinite.com | Russia train crash investigation examines bomb theory BBC News The authorities in Russia are treating the crash of an express train in which at least 25 people were killed as a possible act of terrorism. A crater has been found near the track, raising suspicions that a bomb may have been used to derail the train. ... At Least 35 Dead in Russian Train Derailment Thirty dead in Russian train derailment Russia opens terrorism case in train crash |
Times Online | Secret Service breakdown blamed for White House gate-crashing Los Angeles Times 'Our procedure wasn't followed' at one security checkpoint at the gala, an agency spokesman says. The couple who attended uninvited had been auditioning earlier for a reality TV show. By Jim Tankersley Reporting from Washington - The Secret Service has ... Was president in danger from dinner crashers? Secret Service facing heat following success of White House party crashers ... Crashers spark review of state dinner security |
Indian Express | Mumbai attack sites draw tourists, inspire comics Reuters MUMBAI (Reuters Life!) - Fancy a painting depicting the horror of last November's attacks in Mumbai? How about a comic book with superheroes taking on the Islamist militants, or a coffee mug or music album as a tribute to the victims? ... Mumbai still feels insecure a year after attacks Mumbai commemorates anniversary of attacks Mumbai Marks Anniversary of Attacks on Finance Hub |
Telegraph.co.uk | Stars, top Dem donors make state dinner guest list The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Celebrities, major Democratic fundraisers and prominent Indian businessmen were among those scoring coveted invitations to President Barack Obama's first state dinner. Most of the names on the 338-person White House guest list for Tuesday ... Obama tells Singh that US values its ties with India Bob Ainsworth criticises Barack Obama over Afghanistan US to send 34000 more troops to Afghanistan: Pentagon official |
guardian.co.uk | Tough choices on health care Chicago Tribune The health care bill that the Senate will begin debating next week is the result of numerous compromises that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., worked out to unite Democrats behind a procedural vote Saturday ... mcgurn: The Other Senate Maverick |
guardian.co.uk | 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 ... Negotiations begin anew over health bill For GOP, Health Is Only One Battle on Road to '10 Elections |
guardian.co.uk | 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 » |
ABC News | Health care bill moves to Senate floor for debate after 60-39 procedural vote Chicago Tribune Without a vote to spare, Democrats pushed their health care legislation over its first obstacle on the Senate floor Saturday, as the chamber voted to begin formal debate of a sweeping measure to guarantee medical ... Senate sets stage for historic health debate Explaining cost savings in the Senate bill Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle |
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 |
guardian.co.uk | Brown welcomes Labour peer as EU foreign representative BBC News Gordon Brown has welcomed the decision to appoint Labour peer Baroness Ashton as the EU's high representative on foreign affairs and security. The PM said the move gave Britain "a powerful voice in Europe", while the Lib Dems agreed it was "good news". ... Profile: Herman Van Rompuy: eu's new president A Surprising Foreign Choice |
Telegraph.co.uk | Oprah Winfrey to End Talk Show in September 2011 ABC News LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oprah Winfrey, one of the most influential and highly paid women on television, will announce on Friday she is ending her popular daytime talk show in 2011. Winfrey's production company, Harpo Inc, ... Oprah Bets on Her Future With Cable The Oprah effect: Winners and losers 'Oprah' sign-off leaves huge void |
Times Online | 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 GOP watch: Palin's interview with Oprah Pugilistic Palin |
BBC News | Obama and China's Hu Jintao pledge stronger ties Los Angeles Times The two presidents agree to cooperate on nuclear and climate issues. But differences over trade and human rights are also evident at the meeting in Beijing. By Peter Nicholas Reporting from Beijing - President Obama and his Chinese counterpart, ... Obama Welcomes China's Move to Market-Based Currency Obama, Hu envision cooperative future Copenhagen deal should have immediate effect: Obama |
Times Online | China Limits Live Broadcast of Obama's Session With Students New York Times HONG KONG â€" President Barack Obama held a town h » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Some Fear Bush Administration Could Become Target in 9/11 Trial FOXNews Some critics say a civilian trial -- instead of a military tribunal -- for self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his accomplices could end up targeting the Bush administration and its anti-terror policies. ... Will federal court be right arena for Mohammed? Remaining detainees leave Guantanamo's closure up in air 9/11 trial could become a parable of right and wrong |
Indian Express | A Muslim Community Moves Forward After Fort Hood TIME Retired US Army 1st Sergeant Osman Danquah (3rd R), Imam Syed Ahmed Ali (2nd R) and retired US Army 1st Class Jameel Sabree (R) speak with the media at the Islamic Community center of Greater Killeen, ... Fort Hood review may ch » |
Times Online | Hasan charged with 13 counts of murder in Fort Hood shootings USA Today CNN reports that Nidal Malik Hasan, the suspected shooter at Fort Hood, faces 13 charges of premeditated murder. Update at 11:44 am ET: CNN quotes unidentified military sources for its report of the preliminary charges that Hasan » |
MiamiHerald.com | 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. ... US envoy reportedly warns against Afghanistan troop buildup Envoy urges no US troop increase Feeling the weight of war |
ABC News | Mastermind of DC sniper attacks executed Boston Globe JARRATT, Va. - John » |
