Reuters: Politics

Obama in China faces tensions on trade and Tibet

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:35:16 -0500

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - President Barack Obama faces tensions with China over trade and Tibet on his first visit to the emerging superpower for a summit that will grapple with economic imbalances and the future of the yuan.

Clinton wants tangible Afghan progress from Karzai

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:09:36 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday urged Afghan President Hamid Karzai to "do better" if he wanted U.S. support, and that included creating a major crimes tribunal and anti-corruption commission.

Russia, U.S. leaders discuss arms pact, Iran

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:03:51 -0500

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The Russian and U.S. presidents said on Sunday they hoped to strike a new deal for arms cuts by the end of the year.

Obama meets Myanmar PM, calls for Suu Kyi's release

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:22:25 -0500

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama called for the release of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi when he met the country's prime minister at a meeting with other Southeast Asian leaders in Singapore on Sunday.

Hillary Clinton is open to coffee with Sarah Palin

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:09:40 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is open to having coffee with former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, whose forthcoming book about the 2008 presidential campaign is stirring controversy.

Obama no better than Bush, says Iranian parliament speaker

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:06:26 -0500

TEHRAN (Reuters) - U.S. steps to renew sanctions and seize a New York skyscraper linked to Iran show that President Barack Obama is no better than his predecessor George W. Bush, Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday.

Lawmakers, business laud Obama Pacific trade step

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:31:36 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Advocates of greater U.S. foreign trade praised a U.S. move to connect with a Pacific regional bloc, saying it marks a welcome step forward by the Obama administration.

Obama pledges greater U.S. engagement in Asia

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:53:24 -0500

TOKYO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pledged Saturday to deepen dialogue with China rather than seek to contain the rising power, as he laid out a vision for greater engagement with a vibrant Asia-Pacific region.

Obama aide who guided Guantanamo policy resigns

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:27:10 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House Counsel Gregory Craig said Friday he was resigning, ending a troubled tenure marked by his central role in the administration's rocky efforts to close the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay.

Republicans blast Obama decision on Gitmo

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:18:33 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans Friday condemned the Obama administration's decision to prosecute five September 11 suspects in a U.S. court in New York rather than at the Guantanamo Bay military base as "irresponsible."