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House Democrat says still short on health votes

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:51:56 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House officials on Sunday confidently predicted quick final passage of healthcare reform but a top Democratic vote-counter said the party still needs to line up more support in the House of Representatives.

More than 100,000 swarm Bangkok, seek elections

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:47:34 -0400

BANGKOK (Reuters) - More than 100,000 protesters converged in Bangkok on Sunday and gave Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum to call elections within 24 hours or face crippling demonstrations across the capital.

Gunmen in Mexico kill 3 with U.S. consulate ties

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:20:03 -0400

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Three people connected to the U.S. consulate in Mexico's most violent border city were murdered, police said on Sunday, prompting U.S. President Barack Obama to respond with outrage and sadness.

A week on, Iraq PM pulls ahead in tight race

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:48:16 -0400

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki edged ahead on Sunday in early results of an election Iraqis hoped would end years of sectarian strife, but the tight race indicated long and fraught negotiations to form a government.

Greek bailout tops EU finance ministers' agenda

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:03:19 -0400

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Finance ministers from countries using the euro hope to agree on Monday on a way of providing heavily indebted Greece with financial aid, despite French and German doubts that a deal will be reached.

Irish police release cartoonist murder plot suspect

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:50:53 -0400

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish police have released a woman arrested along with six other people last week over an alleged plot to murder a Swedish cartoonist who drew the Prophet Mohammad with the body of a dog, officials said.

U.S. to roll out major broadband policy

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:05:33 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators will announce a major Internet policy this week to revolutionize how Americans communicate and play, proposing a dramatic increase in broadband speeds that could let people download a high-definition film in minutes instead of hours.

Netanyahu voices regret in settlement row with U.S.

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:24:55 -0400

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret on Sunday for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the revival of Middle East peace talks.

Georgia opposition accuses gov't over TV "war" hoax

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:13:32 -0400

TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgia's opposition accused the government on Sunday of being behind a fake primetime news report that Russian tanks had entered the capital at the call of the opposition, causing widespread panic.

Pakistani jets kill 16 militants: official

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:01:58 -0400

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani fighter planes bombed Taliban positions in the northwest on Sunday, killing 16 militants and destroying three hideouts, a government official said.