Washington Post | Federal stimulus created or saved 24000 NJ jobs, White House says The Star-Ledger - NJ.com By The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk WASHINGTON -- The federal stimulus package passed in February created or saved 24000 jobs in New Jersey so far, according to data released by the White House and reviewed by the Record. ... Obama Cites Good Signs on Economy |
Los Angeles Times | Clinton ends tough Pakistan trip BBC News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been meeting tribal leaders in north-west Pakistan on the last day of a testing visit to the country. During her three-day trip Mrs Clinton hoped to strengthen ties between the US and Pakistan and tried to ... Clinton hits out at Pakistan Qaeda silence ! Clinton faces Pakistani anger at Predator attacks Clinton leaves Pakistan with pointed question on al Qaeda |
BBC News | Economy in US Expands for First Time in a Year Bloomberg Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- The US economy grew in the third quarter for the first time in more than a year, propelled by stimulus-driven gains in consumer spending and home building. The world's largest economy expanded at a 3.5 percent ... Don't expect a Great Recovery GDP Expanded 3.5% in 3rd Quarter |
guardian.co.uk | In Pakistan, Clinton Promises Funds for Energy New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan â€" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton came here to tell Pakistanis that the United States sought a relationship built on more than fighting terrorism. Hours after her arrival, the horrific car-bomb attack in ... Car Bomb in Northwest Pakistan Kills 80 Car bomb kills more than 80, wounds 200 in Pakistan Clinton condemns Peshawar market blast |
Times Online | Karadzic shuns war crimes trial, court to proceed Reuters THE HAGUE, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic refused to attend the start of his war crimes trial on Monday, and judges said they could appoint a lawyer to represent him if he failed to show up again. ... First Day of Karadzic Trial Adjourns Karadzic boycotts start of trial Radovan Karadzic refuses to leave cell at beginning of genocide trial |
Reuters South Africa | Obama declares swine flu emergency San Francisco Chronicle President Obama declared swine flu a national emergency, a move intended to give hospitals and other medical facilities more flexibility in coping with the possible surge of infected patients, public health experts said Saturday. ... Obama declares flu emergency to ease restrictions for hospitals Obama declares swine flu a national emergency Swine flu a national emergency |
BBC News | Army captures Pakistani Taliban leader's hometown The Associated Press ISLAMABAD â€" The army captured the strategic » |
Washington Post | Optional public option enters health care talks CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Senate Democratic leaders met Thursday night with White House officials to consider including a government-funded public health insurance option, along with a provision » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Retrial for Travolta Bahamas case BBC News A mistrial has been declared in the Bahamas in the case of two people accused of blackmailing Hollywood actor John Travolta over his son's death. Pleasant Bridgewater and Tarino Lightbourne are accused of trying to extort $25m (£15m) from the star. ... Bahamas Judge Orders Retrial in Travolta Extortion Mistrial in John Travolta Bahamas extortion trial over Jett's death: Judge ... Judge Declares Mistrial, Orders Do-Over in Travolta Extortion Case |
BBC News | SCENARIOS-Outcomes for the Afghan presidential run-off Reuters KABUL, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai has agreed to face a second-round run-off to resolve Afghanistan's disputed presidential election which it is hoped will end weeks of political limbo and uncertainty for the war-riven country. ... Afghan president's political rival accepts runoff With New Afghan Vote, Path to Stability Is Unclear Afghan poll 'can be credible' |
guardian.co.uk | Hamid Karzai bows to international pressure over election fraud Times Online President Karzai has indicated that he will accept the verdict of Afghanistan's electoral authorities on whether he failed to win fair and square in August's presidential election. The president's spokesman said this morning that he would abide by the ... Final Afghan election results due Afghan poll commission to announce result-officials Afghan vote runner-up pushes for interim gov't |
Daily Nation | Pakistan launches ground offensive against militants CNN International ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- The Pakistani army launched a major ground offensive against militants Saturday in the country's lawless northwest, according to military and government officials. About 28000 Pakistani soldiers have moved into the ... Pakistan Begins Long-Awaited Offensive in South Waziristan Pakistan forces move on Taliban Pakistan Begins Offensive Against Taliban |
Times Online | Militants attack 3 police sites in Lahore, Pakistan Los Angeles Times At least 17 people, including some gunmen, are killed. In the northwest, a suicide bombing kills 10 at a police station. By Alex Rodriguez Los Angeles Times Staff Writer ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Militants launched highly coordinated, simultaneous attacks ... Pakistan: 5 attackers killed at commando center Pakistani security attacked; 17 dead Militants ambush Pakistan police, 19 killed |
guardian.co.uk blogs (blog) | Interest groups battle to deflect health taxes The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Insurance companies, unions, medical device makers and others in the health care industry are furiously lobbying lawmakers to shift burdens onto someone else â€" anyone else â€" before they find themselves saddled with billions of dollars in ... Senate must mesh health bills for vote Senate Has 'Miles to Go' on Health Care After Committee Vote GOP's Snowe shaped health bill before backing it |
BBC News | Suspect in 1968 hijacking at JFK is captured CNN International NEW YORK (CNN) -- A man accused of playing a role in the 1968 hijacking of a Pan Am flight from New York to Puerto Rico was captured Sunday, federal officials said. Luis Armando Pena Soltren surrendered to federal authorities at New York's JFK ... US arrests suspected 1968 Pan Am flight hijacker LI men rec » |
New York Daily News | Obama reaffirms will end 'don't ask, don't tell' The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama reaffirmed his campaign pledge to end the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military in a speech Saturday, but offered no timetable or specifics for acting on that promise. He acknowledged to a cheering crowd ... Obama vows to end restrictions on gays in militar! y Obama Pledges Again to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Obama vow on gay military policy |
New York Times | American Nobel Peace Laureates New York Times By THE NEW YORK TIMES The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to 97 individuals, 21 of whom are Americans. A look at who won and why, according to the Nobel Foundation. President Barack Obama, "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international ... A Wide Range of Reactions Nobel Peace prize may weigh heavily on Obama Obama's shock Nobel win divides world press |
Boston Globe | Health Industry Concerned About Reform Measures Washington Post House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says that she has the votes in her chamber to authorize a government-run insurance program and that she will ask the Congressional Budget Office to analyze three versions of a public option. ... Health Bill Gains Momentum |
guardian.co.uk | Baucus healthcare bill would lower deficit, analysts say Los Angeles Times The Congressional Budget Office calculates that the Senate Finance Committee overhaul would cover more people while saving money. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington - Senate Democrats pushing healthcare legislation received a boost today from ... Health-Care Bill Wouldn't Raise Deficit, Report Says Labor Unions Plan Ads to Counter Baucus US Health-Care Bill CBO: Senate Finance Health Plan Would Cut Deficit |
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama Gets Lawmaker Support for Afghan Strategy Deliberations Bloomberg Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama won backing for his deliberative approach to a new strategy in Afghanistan from congressional leaders yesterday, even as lawmakers indicated little change in their ... Obama rules out sm » |
