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UK foreign secretary: Obama critics miss the point
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Saturday accused critics of U.S. President Barack Obama of foolishly expecting him to fix the world's woes singlehandedly. In a speech to London's Fabian Society think tank, Miliband said those sniping at Oba...
08-11-2009 - 02:04
Britain urges steps to insure financial system
Britain called for consideration of a global tax on financial transactions to insure against another crisis, and urged world finance officials meeting Saturday in Scotland to agree on bearing the cost of fighting climate change. British Prime Minister ...
08-11-2009 - 02:01
House opens debate on health bill
The House of Representatives has opened debate on President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul that would extend insurance to tens of millions of Americans and enact dramatic changes to the U.S. medical system. In the opening moments of debat...
08-11-2009 - 02:00
Russia beats Sweden 4-1 in Karjala Cup
Forward Sergei Zinoviev scored twice to help a speedy Russia outclass Sweden 4-1 Saturday in the second round of the four-nation Karjala Cup, ruining Peter Forsberg's 100th game for the national team. Forsberg is playing in his first international tour...
08-11-2009 - 02:00
Shock, sadness grip tight-knit Fort Hood community
A chaplain exhorted hundreds of mourners gathered at a candlelight vigil not to give up hope as Fort Hood and its surrounding community looked to each other for comfort after a U.S. Army psychiatrist allegedly went on a deadly shooting spree at the mil...
08-11-2009 - 01:57
Andorra: Bridge collapse traps 7, 2 likely dead
An Andorran government spokesman says a bridge under construction collapsed, trapping seven workers, two of whom are likely dead. Four others are in serious condition in the hospital. The spokesman told The Associated Press that a steel and concrete vi...
08-11-2009 - 01:53
Decision day for US health care in the House
President Barack Obama is traveling to Capitol Hill on Saturday to try to close the sale on his signature health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote in the House of Representatives certain to be seen as a test of his presidency. Obama scheduled ...
08-11-2009 - 01:31
Afghan ministry: NATO strike kills Afghan soldiers
Afghanistan's Defense Ministry said Saturday that a NATO airstrike in the western province of Badghis the previous day mistakenly hit a joint base housing coalition troops and Afghan security forces, killing four Afghan soldiers and three policemen. NA...
08-11-2009 - 01:29
Medvedev: Arms control deal with US can be reached
Russia and the United States have a good chance at signing a new nuclear arms reduction deal before year's end, but other nuclear powers must join disarmament efforts, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in remarks released Saturday. Medvedev also t...
08-11-2009 - 01:21
Spain works to free 33 crew held by Somali pirates
Spain says it is working to free 33 crew members of a fishing vessel held by Somali pirates as thousands of friends and relatives rallied for their release. Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos said Saturday he plans to meet Somali leader Ali Sharma...
08-11-2009 - 01:14
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