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Netanyahu to meet Obama

Reuters — 9 Nov 2009 22:25:54 +0000

Isreal's Prime Minister comes to the US amid faltering efforts to revive stalled Middle East peace talks.

Sobering jobs news for Obama

Reuters — 6 Nov 2009 20:40:26 +0000

President Barack Obama said the jump in the unemployment rate to 10.2 percent in October was a "sobering" figure that underscored the economic challenges ahead.

Healthcare fight heats up

Reuters — 5 Nov 2009 22:04:37 +0000

While hundreds of opponents to healthcare reform rallied outside the U.S. Capitol, President Obama touted endorsements from the AMA and the AARP for the House bill.

Lessons from the 2009 elections

Reuters — 4 Nov 2009 22:58:27 +0000

The results of Tuesday's off-year elections may change the political landscape for Democrats and Republicans as they focus on the 2010 mid-year elections.

US, EU to redouble climate efforts

Reuters — 4 Nov 2009 00:27:36 +0000

The first formal EU-U.S. meeting since President Obama took office also focused on coordinating an economic recovery and the deteriorating condition in Afghanistan.

White House touts 'saved' jobs

Reuters — 30 Oct 2009 21:41:15 +0000

The Obama White House said it believed the $787 billion economic stimulus plan approved early this year had saved or created about 650,000 jobs so far.

House Democrats unveil health bill

Reuters — 29 Oct 2009 21:18:54 +0000

House Democrats unveiled a broad healthcare overhaul bill that House Speaker Pelosi said would create a government-run health care program.

US-China: the ties that bind

Reuters — 27 Oct 2009 20:57:04 +0000

As a top general from China visits the US, an author say it is the economic ties between the two major powers that will define the relationship.

Senate bill includes public option

Reuters — 26 Oct 2009 23:38:48 +0000

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid said the Senate's healthcare reform bill would include a government-run insurance plan that lets states opt out of participation.

Obama mulls Afghan war strategy

Reuters — 23 Oct 2009 21:44:54 +0100

As President Obama considers a U.S. troop increase for Afghanistan, NATO defense ministers backed the idea of a broader counter-insurgency strategy.

US calls Iran tests "provocative"

Reuters — 28 Sep 2009 22:10:43 +0100

Iran test fires missiles in what Washington calls a "provocative" act, just days ahead of Tehran's meeting with major powers

Obama hails progress at G20

Reuters — 26 Sep 2009 01:41:01 +0100

Wrapping up the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, US President Barack Obama said the meetings laid the groundwork for long term prosperity.

U.N. adopts Obama's nuclear plans

Reuters — 24 Sep 2009 21:07:15 +0100

The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a U.S.-sponsored resolution aimed at slowing the spread of nuclear weapons and reducing global stockpiles.

Obama calls for new era at U.N.

Reuters — 23 Sep 2009 20:59:46 +0100

In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, President Barack Obama called for "a new era of engagement" with the world.

Obama leads Mideast summit in NY

Reuters — 22 Sep 2009 22:41:01 +0100

U.S. President Barack Obama called Israelis and Palestinians to act with a sense of urgency to get formal peace negotiations back on track.

Balancing act for US at G20

Reuters — 21 Sep 2009 22:17:22 +0100

US President Obama, who will host the G20 later trhis week, wants to see a global economy driven by more than the American consumer.

Clinton: "Iran must now decide"

Reuters — 18 Sep 2009 22:35:30 +0100

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says that Iran faces a nuclear choice, and could face more isolation if it continues to defy world community.

Obama resets missile defense

Reuters — 17 Sep 2009 22:37:37 +0100

The Obama Administration adopts a new missile defense plan, dropping Bush-era plans for a missile shield.

No public option in Senate bill

Reuters — 16 Sep 2009 22:14:29 +0100

Senator Max Baucus unveiled a long-awaited healthcare overhaul that does not include a government-run option backed by liberal Democrats.

Bernanke's trial by crisis

Reuters — 15 Sep 2009 21:53:20 +0100

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, once a student of the Great Depression, says the recession is "very likely" over.