U.S. Enlists Former Foes to Lead Afghan Army - Most Afghan generals and colonels in the new Afghan National Army were U.S. enemies in the Soviet-built military of the 1980s.
Spain Announces 2010 Debt Plan - The Spanish Treasury plans to issue $104.9 billion in net debt in 2010, down 34% from a year earlier, as the government withdraws crisis borrowing and attempts to reassure markets its debt plan is under control.
Ghana Blocks Exxon Oil-Field Deal - Ghana blocked the estimated $4 billion sale of a stake in a huge oil field, foiling months of talks between Exxon and the stake's owner, Kosmos Energy.
Yanukovych Win Looks Set in Ukraine - Opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych appeared to win Ukraine's presidential election, near-complete returns showed, but his opponent had not conceded defeat.
Greece's Fiscal Woes Bring Bailout Questions - If the sovereign-debt worries that are infecting the euro-zone's weakest members intensify, and Greece has trouble refinancing its heavy borrowings, policy makers will have several options to help Greece out of its jam.
Ukrainian Candidates Turn to U.S. Consultants - Candidates in Ukraine's presidential election relied heavily on American consultants that had previously advised U.S. presidential candidates.
Iranians Prepare for Risky Clashes - Iran's supreme leader criticized protesters as agents of foreign powers ahead of planned antigovernment demonstrations, setting the stage for clashes that may pose big risks for both sides.
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Doctor Pleads Not Guilty In Michael Jackson's Death - Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star. Dr. Conrad Murray, a Houston cardiologist who was with Jackson when he died June 25, entered his plea Monday in Los ...
Enthusiasm For Winter Games Falling In Vancouver - Even as crowds gather in British Columbia to watch the torch on its way to Vancouver, the city's residents are divided over the Olympics. The cost to taxpayers and the increased security presence in the city have some ...
Sentiment, success, adventure make Saints "America's" team - MIAMI (Reuters) - The Dallas Cowboys have long been known as 'America's team' but the New Orleans Saints, who triumphed as underdogs in Sunday's Super Bowl, can now make a good claim to that title.
Critics Worry About Shanghai Expo's Legacy - China's largest city is preparing to host the 2010 World Expo, a world's fair expected to draw 70 million visitors. But critics say construction of the exposition and the face-lift to neighborhoods is bringing environmental ...
Why All Americans Should Thank Sen. Shelby - Analysis: Alabama GOP Sen. Richard Shelby has place a blanket "hold" on 70 pending federal nominations in hopes of forcing the Senate to adopt some of his earmarks. Such shenanigans might finally prompt Americans to notice ...
Kashmir Avalanche Kills Soldiers - An avalanche in the mountains of Indian-controlled Kashmir killed 17 Indian soldiers and injured 17 others near a popular Himalayan ski resort.
France Defends Afghan Troop Pledge - Defense minister Herve Morin defended his country's decision to send only 80 additional military trainers to Afghanistan, saying France has already increased its presence by 1,300 soldiers in less than two years.
Australia Tightens Immigration Rules - Australia tightened its migration rules in favor of English speakers and professionals, saying
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Legislative Challenge Looms in Costa Rica - Costa Rican President-elect Laura Chinchilla spent her campaign pledging to continue the legacy of President Óscar Arias with a pro-business approach. But the country's first female president-elect also inherits another ...
Congressman John Murtha Dies - Democratic Congressman John Murtha of Pennsylvania has died. He was 77. He had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery. The retired Marine Corps officer was an outspoken critic of the war in Iraq.
Workers accounted for at Connecticut blast - BOSTON (Reuters) - All workers at the Connecticut power plant construction site rocked by a massive explosion on Sunday have been accounted for, leaving the death toll at five, the town's mayor said on Monday.
Pressure grows for Iran sanctions over atomic plans - TEHRAN (Reuters) - International pressure for new sanctions against Iran grew on Monday after Tehran announced plans to make higher-enriched uranium and add 10 nuclear sites in a year, raising Western fears it wants to ...
Iran Takes Next Step In Uranium Enrichment - Iran said Monday it will begin enriching uranium to a higher grade than it has in the past. The U.S. and its partners say they are left with few options than to try to tighten the financial screws over Iran's suspected ...
Obama Seeks Bipartisan Health Care Summit - President Obama told CBS on Sunday that he wants to host a bipartisan summit meeting on health care later this month. But Republicans, who have one more Senator on their side, thanks to last month's special election in ...
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