ABC News | Quake, tsunami near American Samoa kills at least 22 CNN International (CNN) -- A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck the Pacific near American Samoa, triggering towering tsunami waves that gushed over the island and leaving at least 22 people dead. The tsunami wave hit right in the middle of the harbor of Pogo Pogo, ... Tsunami eyewitnesses 'saw four waves' Fresh tsunami alert for Samoa Deadly tsunami wreaks devastation across Samoa in the South Pacific |
FOXNews | Poles indignant that US altered missile-shield plans Los Angeles Times The American decision to back out of a Bush-administration agreement has played into fears that Obama is willing to sacrifice Central Europe to repair relations with Russia. "It is time now for a mature look, stripped of illusions, at our possibilities ... Exclusive: Salehi sheds light on purpose of nascent nuclear site us, » |
Telegraph.co.uk | NATO not running from Afghanistan fight-Rasmussen Reuters WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The new head of NATO, in his first major US speech as secretary-general, will address what he says are doubts in America over the » |
Sky News | White House Near Choosing US Location to Hold Gitmo Detainees FOXNews Administration officials reportedly say they are in the final stages of selecting a US facility to house detainees once Guantanamo closes. The White House is close to selecting a US location for some Guantanamo Bay detainees to be transferred to once ... US transfers 3 more Guantanamo detainees: official ! White House near picking site for Guantanamo detainees 3 Gitmo detainees sent to Ireland, Yemen |
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama Tells Iran It Must “Come Clean†About Nuclear Program Bloomberg Sept. 26 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama demanded Iran “come clean†about its nuclear program and said the unity of the global community should put the Islamic Republic “on notice†that it must heed ... Iran's Leader Mocks West's Accusations Ahmadinejad: Iran Isn't Breaking Rules |
New York Daily News | TOPWRAP 11-G20 supplants G8 as crisis-fighting forum Reuters PITTSBURGH, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of 20 rich and developing nations will turn their club into the main body for coordinating economic policy, reflecting the rise of new heavyweights like China, ... G-20 leaders near banker-pay limits amid protests Summit Shocker: Obama to Announce Expansion of Global Cooperation Emerging economies 'get new role' |
guardian.co.uk | 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 ... Afghan War Commander's Report Sets Off Debate, Concern on Delay In Afghanistan Assessment, a Catalyst for Obama Surgical Approach to Afghanistan |
WA today | Alec Baldwin, Toni Collette among early Emmy winners Reuters LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Alec Baldwin and Australian actress Toni Collette were among early Emmy winners on Sunday as US television handed out its highest honors. Collette took home the best comedy actress Emmy for playing a woman with ... Alec Baldwin takes home Emmy once again for '30 Rock' Toni Collette scores first big win for Showtime Collette takes top actress Emmy |
Washington Post | Obama to host Israeli-Palestinian talks CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Obama will host meetings Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, the White House announced Saturday. Israel has ignored President Obama's c » |
Boston Globe | Denver Man Admits to a Possible Al Qaeda Connection, Officials Say New York Times The Denver shuttle bus driver at the center of a federal terrorism investigation has begun to cooperate with the authorities, admitting that he had perhaps unwittingly crossed paths in Pakistan with extremists » |
guardian.co.uk | 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. ... Mullen says US needs more troops in Afghanistan Mullen Says Afghan War Will Require More US Troops Mullen says more forces needed for Afghan war |
Telegraph.co.uk | Stocks turn higher CNNMoney.com Markets manage advance after a choppy morning as W » |
USA Today | 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 |
Mirror.co.uk | Radio Traffic Led to False Reports of Gunfire on Potomac Washington Post Vice Adm. John Currier of the US Coast Guard discusses the Friday morning training exercise on the Potomac that caused high alert in the metro area. By William Branigin, Debbi Wilgoren and Spencer S. Hsu Radio traffic about a Coast Guard training ... Coast Guard Exercise Rattles Pentagon Rite Coast Guard Scare: What It Re » |
BBC News | Obama's Health Care Speech: Experts Sound Off ABC News Following President Barack Obama's speech on health care reform Wednesday night, the ABC News Medical Unit solicited comments from some of the country's leading health care policy experts. A number of them responded with their thoughts, and while more ... Obama health care proposal doesn't sway Md. health care skeptics Obama Keeps Up Health Care Push, Citing Uninsured Obama Continues Campaign for Health Care Reform |
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama tries to motivate students with speech Los Angeles Times The president shares personal stories about his education and holds a question-and-answer session with ninth-graders at a Virginia school in a non-political address. Some critics praise the speech. By Christi Parsons Reporting from Washington ... D » |
Washington Post | Obama to Push Personal Responsibility in Controversial School Speech ABC News The White House today released a copy of President Barack Obama's back-to-school speech ahead of its delivery after the language on the lesson plans became the target of criticism by conservatives. ... Obama school speech text: What Glenn Beck may not like Obama exhorts kids to pay attention in school Text of Obama speech to be released before school broadcast |
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 US General Visits Airstrike Site in Northern Afghanistan US general promises inquiry into NATO air strike |
