| Democrats Win Key Test Vote In US Health Care Debate Posted: 21 Nov 2009 05:20 PM PST The U.S. Senate, by a vote of 60 to 39, has decided to begin debate on legislation crafted by majority Democrats to reform the country's health care system |
| Senegalese Children Claim Their Rights Posted: 21 Nov 2009 05:01 PM PST Senegalese educators, government ministers and international partners gathered at a primary school in Dakar Friday to hear what children had to say about their rights. The students performed songs, dances and skits they had prepared |
| Iranian Commander Announces Air Defense Maneuvers Posted: 21 Nov 2009 04:57 AM PST A top Iranian military commander is saying, Saturday, that the country's defense forces will conduct air defense maneuvers during the coming week. Iran's announcement comes after representatives of six world powers expressed disappointment, Friday, over its refusal to accept a U.N.-draft deal to send percent of its lightly-enriched uranium stockpile abroad. |
| India's PM Singh Travels to US Capital Posted: 21 Nov 2009 12:57 PM PST Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is traveling to the United States for talks on how the two countries will work together on critical issues in coming years. |
| Rocket Hits Near International Luxury Hotel in Kabul, Injuring 4 Posted: 21 Nov 2009 08:26 AM PST Afghan officials say a rocket hit near a luxury hotel in the capital Kabul late Saturday, injuring two people. Earlier, police in northeastern Afghanistan said two back-to-back roadside bombs killed two teenagers and wounded two others. |
| Obama Touts Asia Trade for US Economic Recovery Posted: 21 Nov 2009 09:50 AM PST In his weekly radio and Internet address, Mr. Obama stressed that the US needs to place a greater emphasis on exports in order for the economy to grow. |
| WHO: H1N1 May Be Peaking in N. Hemisphere, But Outbreak Not Over Posted: 20 Nov 2009 03:46 PM PST Transmission remains active and geographically widespread in places like the United States |
| Taking the Lead on the Happiness Scale: Men Posted: 02 Nov 2009 10:00 PM PST |
| Temperatures Rise at Flu-Shot Clinics Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:00 PM PST |
| Afghan MP Escapes Assassination Attempt in Kabul Posted: 20 Nov 2009 02:48 AM PST Five bodyguards were killed. Earlier in the day, a suicide bomber killed at least 16 people in southwestern Afghanistan, while two roadside bombs killed 4 others in eastern Afghanistan. |
| Italy Arrests Pakistanis Suspected of Mumbai Links Posted: 21 Nov 2009 08:56 AM PST Italian authorities say police arrested two Pakistanis Saturday, suspected of helping fund and providing logistical support for last year's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India that killed 166 people. |
| Iraqi Lawmakers Delay Vote on Electoral Law Posted: 21 Nov 2009 05:26 AM PST Parliament session aimed at resolving a deadlock on an electoral law required for general elections in January has ended without agreement. |
| Gates: US to Tighten Control of Afghan Aid in Anti-Corruption Effort Posted: 21 Nov 2009 06:41 AM PST In remarks before the start of an international defense summit in Halifax, Canada Friday, Gates acknowledged that the multinational presence in Afghanistan has provided "a significant influx" of dollars through development contracts. |
| Suicides in US Army At Record Levels Posted: 20 Nov 2009 10:17 AM PST Despite higher rate, US Army says campaign to get soldiers help is showing progress at some bases |
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