ABC News | Show of force for China anniversary Aljazeera.net China has been marking the 60th anniversary of communist rule with a show of military might in the form of a massive parade through central Beijing. The parade â€" the biggest ever staged in China - formed the centerpiece of national celebrations marking ... China celebrates National Day extravaganza China's foreign relations in the past 60 years China eyes defensive capability in building up military |
Telegraph.co.uk | Tsunami in Pacific May Have Killed 120 in Samoa Area Bloomberg Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) -- A tsunami in the Pacific Ocean caused by a magnitude-8 earthquake may have killed more than 120 people in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, as well as prompting warnings that waves may hit Japan ... Deadly tsunami wreaks devastation across Samoa in the South Pacific Hawaii spared effects of deadly tsunami More than 100 believed dead in Pacific tsunami |
FOXNews | US commander offers troop options for Afghanistan Reuters WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan planned to offer options for policymakers to try to stem Taliban gains, including sending up to 30000 to 40000 additional combat troops and trainers, according to ... NATO Countries Pledge to Help Turn Insurgents Against Taliban Bugging Out? |
San Francisco Chronicle | Obama to Reassess Afghanistan War Washington Post President Obama has not set a deadline for determining a new strategy or for committing more troops to the war in Afghanistan, despite an urgent request from his top commander, his national security adviser said Saturday. ... Top US Commander Says Taliban Winning Communication Initiative More troops sought in Afghanistan Obama receives conflicting advice on troop increase |
BBC News | Time for talk with Iran may be over Los Angeles Times President Obama's long-held hope of engaging Tehran appears to be giving way to threats of sanctions. By Paul Richter and Peter Nicholas Reporting from Washington - President Obama has maintained that he would not wait forever for Iran to decide ... Cryptic Iranian Note Ignited an Urgent Nuclear Strategy Debate Iran's Nuclear Plant Revelation Changes the Calculus on Stopping It G20 summit in Pittsburgh forges new framework for growth: Obama |
guardian.co.uk | US Charges Afghan - Born Man With Bombing Plot New York Times By REUTERS NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Colorado airport shuttle bus driver was charged under federal anti-terrorism laws with plotting to set off explosives in the United States and accused of acquiring the same bomb-making chemicals used in the 2005 London ... Denver man charged in » |
Washington Post | Iran hit with new demand as UN meets Reuters UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The United States and other major powers on Wednesday told Iran to prepare a "serious response" by Oct. 1 to demands it halt its nuclear program or risk the consequences. ... President of Iran Defends His Legitimacy Iranian-Americans ! Protest Ahmadinejad's Presidency |
BBC News | Obama drops demand that Israel freeze settlements CNN NEW YORK (CNN) -- Prodding Israel and the Palestinian Authority to restart talks aimed at a permanent resolution of their decades-old conflict, President Obama dropped a demand for an Israeli settlement freeze, US, Israeli and Palestinian officials ... Obama Urges Compromise as Settlements Stymie Mideast Talks Push ANALYSIS-Obama seems to lay ground to retreat on settlements 'It's time to move forward,' Obama demands |
guardian.co.uk | General's Review Creates Rupture Washington Post Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal's grim assessment of the Afghanistan war has opened a divide between the military, which is pushing for an early decision to send more troops, and civilian policymakers who are increasingly doubtful of an ... In a General's Grim Assessment of Afghanistan, a Catalyst for Obama Surgical Approach to Afghanistan |
Brush fire breaks out near Temecula; 30 homes ordered evacuated Los Angeles Times A brush fire has broken out in a remote area of southwestern Riverside County about 10 miles east of Temecula. Sheriff's deputies have ordered about 30 ranch-style homes evacuated. The blaze began shortly before 4 pm near California Highway 79, ... Brush Fire Quickly Spreads to 200 Acres Homes Burned By Fast-Moving Fire Near Temecula TEMECULA: Houses burn in Highway 79 fire |
Times Online | Revised US assessment on Iran drives policy shift Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's decision to refocus US missile defenses in Europe on Iran's short- to medium-range missile threat was based on a revised intelligence assessment that officials said hinged on factors that ... Obama Replaces Bush's Missile Defense Plan Missile shift 'defends Iran's neighbours' US seeks to reassure Czechs after missile defense move |
Times Online | First-Gen T. Rex Was No Bigger Than You Wired News The fearsome family of dinosaurs topped by Tyrannosaurus rex began with a miniature version of the tyrant that was only the size of a human being. The new find from China was made public Thursday in a press conference and is already ... Tiny T. rex fossil discovery startles scientists Early, sm » |
Boston Globe | Top US Military Officer Says More Troops Likely Needed in Afghanistan Voice of America US Navy Admiral Michael Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Tuesday that the United States probably will need to send more troops to Afghanistan to win the war against Taliban and al-Qaida insurgents. ... Anti-War Stirrings Greet C » |
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ABC News | Authorities Sift Through Trash Incinerator in Search for Missing ... FOXNews Investigators sifted through trash at a Hartford, Conn., incinerator Sunday, looking for any signs of missing Yale graduate student Annie Le, the New Haven Independent reported. Authorities intensified their search efforts for Le after finding bloody ... Source: Bloody clothes tested for link to Yale student Reports: Search for missing Yale student Annie Le leads to ... Search for Yale student turns to Conn. incinerator |
CBS News | Gerogians lead protest at Taxpayer March on Washington Atlanta Journal Constitution WASHINGTON â€" Led by Georgians, an angry crowd of mostly conservative protesters from across the country marched through Washington on Saturday and filled the lawn of the US Capitol and the air above them with shouts and signs voicing their ... Thousands R » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Ceremonies Mark 8th Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks Voice of America With solemn observances, the United States is marking the eighth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Ceremonies were held in many places, as well as at the sites in New York, Washington and in the eastern state of ... Obama says US must renew fight against al Qaeda Obama lays wreath at Pentagon to observe 9/11 US marks 9/11 amid shooting scare |
TIME | Ahead of Obama Speech, Baucus Says 'Public Option' Cannot Pass Senate FOXNews Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., who is trying to hammer out the details of a bipartisan compromise with five other senators, announced that he will be moving ahead with or without Republican support. But he said a government-run insurance plan cannot pass ... Baucus to Bring Health Bill Before Committee Next Week |
guardian.co.uk | 43 m agoObama to kids in US, on LI: 'Get serious' Newsday AP Sources: YouTube may offer online movie rentals Photo credit: AP Photo | President Barack Obama delivers a speech on education at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. Just before noon Tuesday, students and parents ... Obama urges students to accept responsibility Obama Delivers Controversial School Speech |
Times Online | Obama exhorts kids to pay attention in school The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" In a speech that drew fire even before he delivered it, President Barack Obama is telling the nation's schoolchildren he "expects great things from each of you." "At the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, ... Text of Obama speech to be released before school broadcast Obama Faces a Critical Moment for His Presidency Obama's Back-to-School Controversy |
New York Daily News | White House Adviser on 'Green Jobs' Resigns New York Times Van Jones resigned as the White House's environmental jobs “czar†on Saturday, after weeks of controversy over his past comments and affiliations had slowly escalated. Mr. Jones at an energy summit in Las Vegas in August. ... How Van Jones Happened and What We Need to Do Next Jones Resigns as Obama Aide, Citing 'Smear' Campaign Obama Adviser Resigns Amid Controversy |
guardian.co.uk | US general sees strike aftermath BBC News The head of US and Nato forces in Afghanistan has visited the area where a Nato air strike destroyed two fuel tankers hijacked by Taliban militants. Gen Stanley mcchrystal's visit came amid reports that civilians were among scores of people killed in ... NATO commander visits deadly airstrike site in N. Afghanistan Target Germany: A Second Front in Afghanistan? US General Visits Airstrike Site in Northern Afghanistan |
