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 |
