CBC.ca | Britain to Send 500 More Troops to Afghanistan New York Times LONDON â€" Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced Monday that Britain will send 500 additional troops to Afghanistan in early December, raising the number of British troops there to 10000. Mr. Brown made his statement on the eve of ... Obama's Afghanistan Speech Will Discuss Costs, Limits of US Involvement UK to send 500 extra troops to Afghanistan Obama ready with Afghan strategy |
Telegraph.co.uk | For 3rd time, Woods cancels meeting with police SI.com WINDERMERE, Fla. (AP) -Tiger Woods canceled yet another meeting with state troopers and posted a statement on his Web site that said the accident was his fault, but failed to address lingering questions about the crash that sent him to a hospital. ... Golf superstar's squeaky-clean image takes a beating Tiger Woods breaks silence on 'embarrassing' car crash - but still refuses to ... For 3rd time, Woods cancels meeting with police |
guardian.co.uk | Spin on Woods's Story Takes On a Life of Its Own New York Times When the most visible athlete in the world is involved in a strange one-car accident in the middle of the night steps from his home â€" and offers no immediate explanation to answer the conflicting and swirling reports â€" the narrative can ... Police: 911 tapes of Woods' crash to be out Sunday Woods, his wife, that odd little car accident -- and Rachel Uchitel Police to talk to Woods about accident |
BBC News | Authorities: Tiger Woods hurt in Fla. car crash The Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. â€" Tiger Woods was seriously injured in a car accident early Friday when his car struck a tree near his mansion in a gated waterfront community, authorities said. The Florida Highway Patrol said Woods, 33, hit the hydrant and a tree after ... Tiger Woods in SUV crash near Florida home Authorities: Tiger Woods seriously hurt in crash Tiger Woods injured in car accident |
guardian.co.uk | European Union carbon boosted by China, U.S. pledges Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - The benchmark contract for European Union emissions futures closed near 13 euros a tonne on Thursday, fueled by news of a US commitment to emissions cuts and a Chinese pledge to reduce carbon intensity, traders said. ... China vows to dramatic » |
BBC News | Hold the stuffing -- and the jokes: Obama pardons turkey USA Today "There are certain days that remind me of why I ran for this office. And then there are moments like this where I pardon a turkey and send it to Disneyland," President Obama told a crowd of onlookers huddled under the White House portico on a drizzly ... Obama Pardons a Turkey Named 'Courage' With pardon, Obama delivers turkey from its fate as food Obama Gives Presidential Pardon to Turkey Named Courage |
BBC News | Obama: US Will 'Finish the Job' in Afghanistan Voice of America US President Barack Obama says he plans to "finish the job" in Afghanistan and will soon announce his highly anticipated decision on US troop levels. US President Barack Obama says he plans to "finish the job" in Afghanistan and will soon announce his ... Obama Says He Intends to 'Finish the Job' in Afghanistan Barack Obama to send 34000 more troops to Afghanistan Obama says he wants to 'finish the job' in Afghanistan |
ABC News | With dissension in the ranks, health care bill moves ahead CNN Sen. Harry Reid got the votes he needs to move ahead with the health care debate, but there are no guarantees the bill will pass. (CNN) -- Senate Democrats cleared a major hurdle this weekend by voting to move ahead with debate on health care reform, ... Health Haggling Heats Up |
New York Times | Centrist Senators Say They Oppose Health Care Bill New York Times The morning after voting to commence debate on ground-breaking health care legislation, two centrist senators, Ben Nelson and Joseph I. Lieberman, said on Sunday that they were opposed to the bill as it is currently written, ... Centrist senators say healthcare bill needs major changes Sunday's best: Obama's health care effort lives on Democrats: Health care bill saves money and jobs |
ABC News | Senate readies for key healthcare vote Los Angeles Times Democrats expect to clear a major hurdle that would open the bill to debate after Thanksgiving recess. A close vote is expected. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington - After negotiating critical last-minute commitments, Senate Democratic leaders ... Key Senate Democrat: Saturday's vote just a beginning Senate closes in on health care vote Nebraska Senator Will Vote to Start Health Debate |
BBC News | Oprah Winfrey: 'It's Time to Say Goodbye' People Magazine Oprah Winfrey has made it official: In a tearful announcement at the end of her show in Chicago on Friday, she confirmed that The Oprah Winfrey Show will end in September 2011. "After much prayer and careful thought, ... Oprah: 'Yellow brick road of blessings' is ending In Oprah's own words: Nov. 20 show transcript Oprah Winfrey's OWN sets launch date |
ABC News | At 2074 pages and $849 billion, Senate health bill arrives CNN After months of debate around the country and in its committees, the full US Senate will take up the health care bill. Washington (CNN) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping health care bill that would expand health ... Senate health bill woos moderates Senate health bill's cost at $849B Senate unveils $849 billion health care package |
BBC News | Alaskans eager for Sarah Palin book release The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska â€" Sarah Palin's book is highly anticipated in her home state â€" but she's no Harry Potter. David Cheezem, co-owner of Fireside Books in Palmer, said people have been c » |
CNN International | Dems hail, Republicans bash decision to try 9/11 suspects in New York CNN Washington (CNN) -- Fearlessly demonstrating the majesty of US justice or acquiescing to terrorists by giving them undeserved rights and a public platform? The decision to bring Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, admitted mastermind of the September 11, 2001, ... Dems, GOP split on NY trials of » |
Voice of America | Fort Hood deaths bring new scrutiny to Army Houston Chronicle WASHINGTON â€" At a time when US Army troops are fighting two wars halfway around the globe, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan possessed » |
Times Online | Barack Obama bows and talks of green tea icecream as he pushes US ties in Asia Telegraph.co.uk President Barack Obama has bowed to the Emperor of Japan and revealed his childhood affection for green tea icecream as he pushes stronger US ties with Asia. By Danielle Demetriou in Tokyo There was talk of green tea ice cream, memories of a childhood ... Asia awaits Obama's Apec debut Few policies to come from Obama's good-will visit Obama says US does not wish to 'contain' China |
Washington Post | Official: Accused 9/11 mastermind, others to be tried in New York Washington Post Khalid Sheik Mohammed -- the self-proclaimed mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks -- and four co-defendants will be tried in federal court in New York instead of a military commission, a federal official said ... 'NY trial' for key 9/11 suspects AP Source: Gitmo 9/11 suspects to NY for trial Obama top lawyer expected to quit: sources |
New York Daily News | Bomber Hits Pakistan Spy Agency in Peshawar, Kills 10 Voice of America By VOA News Pakistani officials says a suicide car bombing targeting an office of the country's main intelligence agency in Peshawar has killed at least 10 people, and wounded more than 100. The blast early Friday destroyed much of the three-story ... Pakistan intelligence agency targeted Militants Hit Pakistan Spy Agency in New Escalation Major militant attacks in Pakistan since October |
Telegraph.co.uk | US Envoy In Kabul Cautions on More Troops New York Times By REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US ambassador to Afghanistan, a former military commander there, has expressed deep concern to Washington about sending more US troops, the Washington Post and The New York Times reported on Thursday. ... US ambassador warns against Afghanistan troop surge US envoy warns against troop surge in Afghanistan Obama Requests Changes to Afghan Options |
Telegraph.co.uk | DC sniper's execution met with grief, bitterness CNN Jarratt, Virginia (CNN) -- Justice fell short with the execution of Washington-area sniper John » |
ABC News | Sniper who terrorized Washington area is executed Reuters JARRATT, Virginia (Reuters) - John » |
