US exports rise cut trade deficit US trade gap dips to $59.8 bln SKorea offers NKorea talks on implementing summit pacts North Korean talks off to 'good start': US envoy Judge calls for speedy progress in Guantanamo cases US fleet for LatAm incapable of offensives: official Record voter interest in US presidential campaign: poll Real or not, Iranian missile fire must stop: US McCain has healthy 27 million in campaign coffers Worries over US fleet to dominate talks in Buenos Aires Obama slams McCain backer over 'nation of whiners' jibe Iran fired only one missile on second day: US Senate confirms Petraeus as top Mideast commander US cautious, does not confirm new Iranian missile tests US ready to push Doha plan on basis of new texts NKorea returns to nuclear disarmament talks Bush signs wiretapping law White House nixes tapping oil reserves Rice to attend Olympics closing ceremony US push on Georgia peace as Russia warns against NATO bid US reveals new push to resolve Georgian conflict White House downplays Iran conflict risk Paulson says US mortgage giants 'adequately capitalized' Bernanke calls for new regulation of Wall Street firms NKorean returns to nuclear disarmament talks US to offer 400 mln dollars to Kosovo: USAID US welcomes India's decision to move ahead with nuke deal Rice calls for halt to violence in Georgian separatist zones Rice warns Iran: US will defend Israel US ready to defend allies: Rice Rice calls for halt to violence in Georgia US Secretary of State calls for stronger democracy in Georgia US plays down fears of war with Iran US formally asks Colombia to extradite hostage captors Cancer-stricken Kennedy gets ovation on Senate return US leads outcry over Iran missile test US, Russia trade charges over Georgia amid war warnings US refueling tanker contract to be re-bid: senator Rice arrives in Georgia as US-Russia tension mounts US plays down immediate Iran nuclear threat White House condemns attack near US consulate in Istanbul US says Thai insurgency 'very worrisome' US says Indonesia 'safe' but terror threat remains: report US envoy cautions slow progress in NKorea disarmament US, Bulgaria hail 'excellent' bilateral ties, talk visa waiver Rice awarded Bulgaria's highest honour Rice due in Georgia as US-Russia tension mounts Istanbul attack is terrorist act: US ambassador Bush tells Lee he will push free trade pact: Seoul spokesman 'Aggressive diplomacy' needed with Iran: Obama Rice 'disappointed' at Russia's stance on missile shield Hu thanks Bush for Olympics visit Rice due in Georgia amid mounting row with Russia US plays down Russian warning on missile shield Bush, Singh discuss embattled nuclear pact US faces dilemma as Pakistan grapples with rising militancy US still aiming for July security pact with Iraq: White House Gates optimistic that Iraq troop cutbacks will continue US carrier moves from Gulf to back up Afghan operations US draws Russian fire, signing missile defence deal US confident on passage of UN sanctions against Zimbabwe Pentagon given stricter standards for cluster munitions US rejects Iraqi demand for troops' withdrawal timeline Embarrassed White House apologizes for Berlusconi slight Ex US generals want gays to serve openly Hill says NKorea nuke talks to focus on checking declaration US mum on Iraqi request for withdrawal timetable Rice draws Russian fire with missile defence deal in Prague Berlin mayor backs Brandenburg Gate for Obama speech US shrugs off Iranian threat to strike Israel, US navy Security conditions must dictate Iraq withdrawal: McCain Rice signs missile defence deal in Prague Coalition holds Gulf exercises to protect oil installations Bush to meet leaders of India, China, South Korea Rice starts Europe tour with harsh words for Russia US pushing 2-way pacts with EU members on personal data US: Time short for India nuclear deal US sees 'substantial progress' by G8 on climate Protectionist US risks losing economic leadership in Asia: official White House says no 'hard date' for withdrawal in Iraq talks More hurdles seen for US-India nuclear deal US Senator Webb rules out Obama VP nod White House says no "hard date" for withdrawal in Iraq talks US condemns killing of UN envoy to Somalia Rice to promote peaceful resolution of Georgian conflicts: US Obama, McCain join battle over economy Iraq starts to 'take its place' in Gulf region, US says Fed study says home price drop 'necessary' Poland, US fail to make breakthrough on missile defense US leads condemnation of Kabul embassy attack US could seek extradition of arrested FARC members: official US central bank, SEC deepen bank policing ties Pentagon rebuffs Iraqis on withdrawal timetable Top US official to launch anti-missile defence meet Bush slams 'sham' Zimbabwe poll as G8 steps up pressure Iran appears to debate international offer on nukes: US Polish, US try to clear up missile defense issues: US US says time ripe for Cyprus solution Bush denounces Zimbabwe 'sham' election US condemns India embassy bombing in Kabul World's top leaders tackle oil and food prices, Africa aid Bush, Medvedev clash on missile defence Medvedev tells Bush missile shield in Lithuania 'unacceptable' Rice to travel to Prague, Sofia, Tbilisi World's top leaders meet under pressure to help Africa G8 to kick off with talks on Africa, poverty, development US denounces Pakistan Red Mosque bombing Bush to meet Russia's Medvedev Bush urges Myanmar to free Suu Kyi Climate deadlock seen at G8 despite 'constructive' Bush Bush, Fukuda say Olympics no place for politics Bush, Sarkozy fought fiercely at last G8: Abe Bush arrives in Japan Obama struggles to thread needle on Iraq North Korea nuclear process at 'pivotal point': US US to consult allies before commenting on Iran nuclear response US Secretary of State 'proud' of Iraq invasion: interview US-German link feted as embassy returns to historic Berlin site US denies ransom payout for hostage release: ambassador US embassy returns to historic Berlin site Hundreds of US troops in Iraq re-enlist for national day US eyes plan to empty Guantanamo prison Biofuels behind food price hikes: leaked World Bank report Bush to attend Beijing Olympics opening gala Inflation, not credit crunch, is top concern worldwide: Paulson Washington holds firm to demands Iran suspend enrichment Polish, US leaders discuss missile shield Obama insists no change in Iraq plan Obama may 'refine' Iraq war plans US extends Afghanistan stay for 2,200 Marines Israeli defence minister to visit US: radio US pushes UN sanctions on Zimbabwe's Mugabe, cronies US stays mum on role in Colombia hostage rescue Bush will attend Beijing Olympics opening ceremony Rice due in Czech Republic to sign missile defense deal: US Bush may attend Olympics opening: White House Southern Command chief praises Colombian hostage rescue US submits Zimbabwe sanctions resolution at UN Some 200 Zimbabweans seek refuge at US embassy: US US 'concerned' over Sri Lanka rights, attacks on media Senior US general in Turkey for talks on Kurdish rebels: official US court names judge to decide on Guantanamo hearing US prisoner freed after 10 years in China prison: US embassy US lawmakers to maintain push for currency sanctions on China US presidential candidate McCain arrives in Mexico McCain shakes up campaign team during Latin America tour Rice 'delighted' at Colombia hostage rescue Bush: Force not ruled out on North Korea or Iran US, Poland reach tentative pact on missile shield McCain shakes up campaign hierachy US leaders acknowledge 'tough' going in Afghanistan Bush praises Uribe over Colombia hostage rescue US-proposed UN sanctions would target Mugabe, 11 aides US draft Zimbabwe resolution targets Mugabe, 11 aides Iraq says near agreement with US on military pact Paulson says US economy enduring 'rough period' US pushes diplomacy to end Iran crisis McCain evokes war on drugs as he wraps up visit to Colombia US interrogation methods borrowed from Chinese: NY Times Bush 'encouraged' after Olmert, Abbas calls US repeats it will not allow Iran to shut key oil lane US army would find 'third front' hard if Israel attacks Iran Bush: 'Tough month' but Afghan strategy working Bush maintains 'strong dollar' view ahead of G8 US apologizes for announcing Bush, SKorea dates After Olmert, Bush to call Abbas White House remains skeptical over Iran Bush offers condolences after Jerusalem attack: Israel US to give Jordan 450 mln dlrs in extra aid Talks 'continuing' on US-Iraq security pact: White House US apologises over Bush trip announcement: Seoul official US against talks with Pakistan's Taliban chief: envoy McCain lauds Bogota's fight against drug trafficking Nuclear Iran is world's biggest threat: Obama advisor US says it cannot accept NKorea as nuclear arms state US senator prepared to push Indian nuclear deal in Congress Bush to visit South Korea in August as beef protests spread US asks Fiji coup leader to honor polls pledge Political resolution still possible in Zimbabwe: US Bush to go to South Korea in August: WHouse US warns Poland it could turn elsewhere for missile talks McCain camp fans Vietnam service row Bush urges protection for nuclear treaty Washington warns Poland it could turn elsewhere for missile talks Mandela finally dropped from US terror watch list US agrees to scrap immunity for security guards in Iraq: FM McCain heads to Colombia, Mexico US condemns Sri Lanka attacks on embassy official, journalist US court criticizes govt evidence in Guantanamo hearing Olympics triggering tragic Chinese crackdown: Congressman US Treasury chief Paulson says WTO deal would ease food prices US lawmakers voice concern to Musharraf US cautions over sex charges against Malaysian opposition leader White House mum on alleged coverts ops in Iran Ex-Abu Ghraib prisoners sue US contractors, claim torture McCain camp hits Obama over ally's war record jibe No link between food aid and NKorea declaration: US US charges suspected USS Cole attacker Washington weighs new US sanctions on Zimbabwe US 'won't allow' Iran to shut key Gulf oil route WFP to expand NKorea food aid after US shipment arrives US transfer of Shiite province to Iraq delayed US treasury chief says seeking Russian sanctions on Iran Bush signs Iraq and Afghanistan war-funding Future of the US Supreme Court underplayed on campaign trail US says won't allow Iran to shut key Gulf oil route New US sanctions may come in two weeks: White House US Secretary of State presses China on human rights US Secretary of State Rice meets with China's top leaders Retired US general criticizes McCain's military experience Nader jabs again at Obama's 'corporate' views China balks at US calls for Zimbabwe arms embargo Bush exit may pave way for new nuclear security strategy Rice meets children homeless after China quake US army report faults poor postwar plan in Iraq US gives 'major' boost to covert ops in Iran: report Obama, McCain spar for Latino vote US Senate moves to lift Mandela's 'terror' label Bush orders sanctions against 'illegitimate' Zimbabwe govt Rice urges Koreans to trust govt over US beef US warns Taliban will step up fight in new Afghan areas US pays 2.5 million dlrs for NKorean nuclear demolition: official US warns Taliban to step up fight in new Afghan areas US Congress approves Israel aid increase US slams 'sham' election in Zimbabwe Australia, Japan, US plan disaster relief exercises US: NKorea has taken 'a good step,' more to do US Treasury Secretary Paulson to visit ECB next week: spokeswoman US withdraws nuclear bombs from Britain: report Rice says 'plenty of leverage' on NKorea abductions Clinton, Obama hold talks in Unity Divided Democrats try to turn the page in US hamlet of Unity Rice says US to consider Security Council action on Zimbabwe US Congress approves anti-drug aid for Mexico, Central America Obama hands Clinton funds to hasten unity drive US Senate approves Iraq, Afghanistan war funding Congress approves anti-drug aid for Mexico, Central America Pakistan fails to pressure Taliban on Afghan border: US Obama offers cash to help Clinton debt: spokesman Obama offers cash to help Clinton debt: reports US 'deeply concerned' over Nepal arrests of Tibetan protesters No decision yet on US air tanker purchase: Gates Pakistan's failure to pressure Taliban a concern: Gates US braces for tough verification of NKorea's nuclear dossier US Supreme Court rejects finance law on wealthy candidates McCain launches anti-Obama broadside over gun ruling US eases North Korea sanctions with new warning Obama: US should maintain sanctions on North Korea Bush warily rewards NKorea for nuclear move US top court upholds right to own guns, rejects handgun ban Bush warily welcomes NKorea move, eases sanctions Rice urges Zimbabwe to talk to opposition US plans to triple non-security aid to Pakistan in new strategy US hails North Korean move, vows sanctions lift US Secretary of State presses NKorea on Japan abduction row Rice presses NKorea as G8 meets in Japan G8 foreign ministers gather for talks on NKorea, Iran NKorea expected to hand over nuclear list US eyes Mugabe party divisions as way out of Zimbabwe crisis McCain calls for energy independence by 2025 Three-quarters of US voters blame Bush for economic woe Obama to announce foreign trip soon China not cracking down on firms violating UN sanctions: US Climate change will impact US national security Top US military officer heads to Israel with Iran on the agenda Bush denounces 'sham' Zimbabwe vote End of EU sanctions on Cuba deals US a setback Climate change will impact US national security, according to US expert Bush, Talabani work on US-Iraq security pact McCain to go to Bogota for talks with Colombian President Uribe NKorea may come off US terror list soon: White House US may quickly lift terror label from NKorea: White House Fed struggles for message amid weak economy, inflation Bush promises not to forget NKorea abductions: Japan US official to attend NKorea nuke plant demolition Mexico to extradite Arellano Felix to US US, Vietnam launch talks for investment treaty Ex-diplomat says US should engage with Hamas leaders Bush to meet Iraqi president Wednesday US to probe alleged Chinese-made ammunition cover-up NKorea nuclear declaration will not include weapons: US Bill backs Obama as Hillary returns to Congress Bush sends aid to Philippines, praises Vietnam rights Taliban attacks up 40 percent in east Afghanistan: US general Clinton returns to Congress, Bill backs Obama Bush praises Vietnam rights progress Taliban attacks up 40 percent on Afghan-Pakistan border: general Fed opens 2-day meeting amid economic angst US Treasury secretary to visit Europe US envoy to Albania denies involvement in Chinese arms deals Bush holds talks with Vietnam, Philippines leaders Rice laments US civilian deaths in Iraq Bush offers condolences, aid to Philippines Consumers set to pay for new cargo security laws: US customs Bush to attend G8 summit in Japan Bush 'quite pleased' with UN vote on Zimbabwe US official visits Syria for talks on Iraq refugees New Iraq war guidelines underscore role of citizens Four Americans, six Iraqis killed in Baghdad bomb blast US to carry on military trials at Guantanamo despite ruling SEC eyes new rules to limit credit ratings' role: WSJ Four Americans, two Iraqis killed in Baghdad bomb blast NKorea nuke declaration will not include weapons: US official US envoy in Chinese-made ammunition cover-up: report US cautious as NKorea set for nuclear disclosure Rice heads for Asia in what could mark new NKorea milestone US could open diplomatic outpost in Tehran: US official US Supreme Court to examine case of brother of Iran dissident Obama drops 'silly' presidential seal US army to get its first female four-star general Condoleezza Rice arrives for Palestinian conference US clears 100,000 dollar aid for Philippine ferry victims Security gains in Iraq are fragile, reversible: Pentagon US military chief wants three more brigades to fight Taliban Tsvangirai: declare Zimbabwe elections 'null and void' US applauds new EU sanctions against Iran US Supreme Court to review sonar v. whales fight Security of US nuclear arms in Europe is not our problem: NATO Fresh report of CIA jail in Poland driven by US election: Warsaw US military to hand back Sunni bastion of Anbar to Iraq US: Syria must fully cooperate with UN nuclear probe Rice heads to Asia for critical NKorea nuclear talks US calls for international action on Zimbabwe violence US expects NKorea nuclear declaration Thursday McCain advisors step away from Bush, but not too far US prepared to raise Zimbabwe election at UN Security Council: White House FBI 'to probe Swiss bank UBS' in tax dodging case Clinton back in US Senate Tuesday: spokesman Talk of cross-border action by Afghanistan 'not wise': Rice Obama unveils clampdown on oil speculators Clinton back in Senate Tuesday: spokesman New US president seen unlikely to confront China White House tells Zimbabwe 'thugs' to halt poll violence United States welcomes China move to cut fuel subsidies Obama attacks McCain over floods Security lacking at nuclear weapons sites in Europe: US report Political pressure could delay US-Iraq security deal Rice due in Prague July 8 to sign radar deal: report US energy chief says 'speculators' not forcing up oil prices US confirms extra safeguards on beef exports to SKorea US court rejects Canadian's Guantanamo appeal US downplays EU's lifting its Cuba sanctions Israel trains for possible strike on Iran: reports US beef industry offers to limit exports in SKorean trade row Bush waives aid limits tied to world court Bloomberg urges Jews to reject false rumors against Obama US still favors diplomacy to settle Iran nuclear issue: envoy US lawmakers pass under-fire spy bill US says UN chief can reconfigure UN mission in Kosovo Six-nation talks on North Korea denuclearisation soon: Hill House of Representatives approves US spy bill Russia, US agree deal on Moscow arms for Afghanistan: ministers Bush frees up 32.8 million dollars for refugees US slowdown 'less than feared': IMF Obama apologizes to Muslim women over picture snub Bush urges passage of Iraq funds, spy bill US, SKorea move close to beef agreement US House approve Iraq, Afghanistan war funding US, SKorea 'close' to beef deal: US official US lawmakers to vote on Iraq, Afghanistan war funding Washington decries moves to lift EU sanctions on Cuba Rice to tour Asia as NKorea breakthrough hopes rise US removes Chinese firm from sanctions blacklist over Iran Bush, Maliki, discuss US-Iraq pact Oil, housing may delay US recovery: Paulson Rice to visit Seoul, Beijing to discuss NKorea Rice urges stronger international action on Zimbabwe Rice to visit quake-hit Chengdu in China: US UN denounces rape as weapon of war Pentagon says its on trail of missing nuclear components: report US more confident NKorea will submit nuclear declaration Muslims decry banning of hijab-wearing women at Obama event Rice chairs UN meet to seek end to use of rape as weapon of war Japan, US, SKorea call for progress on NKorea 'Negotiated govt' not answer in Zimbabwe: US ambassador Bush slams Democrats who 'call for retreat' in Iraq US military loses nuclear parts in fresh embarrassment: report Hijab-wearing Muslims barred from Obama photo op: report Rice: US government not involved in Iraq no-bid oil contracts US taps Lithuania as alternative to Poland for missile shield plan Bush again slams Supreme Court ruling on Guantanamo US, China launch talks for investment treaty, ink energy deal US marks Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday, deplores her arrest US, SKorea meet again on troubled beef deal Arghandab will not fall to Taliban: US ambassador NKorea to issue nuclear declaration soon: Rice US, SKorea to meet again on troubled beef deal US downplays expectations at oil meet in Saudi US Treasury targets Hezbollah supporters in Venezuela Lebanese guard slightly hurt in US embassy stoning incident, US says US welcomes Gaza truce announcement Harsh interrogation methods stain US image, endanger soldiers: experts US should take on lead role in climate change battle: envoy Lebanese security guard slightly hurt in stoning incident, US says US envoy says freeing prisoners essential for Belarus thaw Lithuania would consider hosting US missile shield: minister Rice urges UN, African leaders to press Mugabe on elections Rice urges UN, African leaders to Mugabe on elections US, China agree to launch talks for key investment accord Obama beats McCain in three swing states: poll Bush calls on Congress to lift offshore drilling ban UCLA economist sees no US recession but weak outlook Bush to call for end to offshore drilling ban US, SKorea to pursue talks on beef import crisis Bush to press Congress to drop offshore drilling ban New US military contractor overbilling scandal in Iraq looms New tanker delays could pose 'real problem': Pentagon Bush gets rock-bottom rating from Americans: survey US, SKorea resume top-level beef trade talks US senator ties harsh interrogations to top Bush officials International package offers Iran broad incentives: document Extremist groups continue to seek nuclear weapons: US official Bush believes marriage is between a man and a woman US presses China to open markets, faces dollar criticism US does not exclude Lithuania as alternate missile site US withholds comment on Israel, Hamas Fourth meeting of US-Russian initiative against nuclear terrorism Bush to welcome Vietnam PM to White House Bush to visit flood-hit Iowa as the Mississippi rises US welcomes France's rejoining NATO military command US envoy due in Japan and China on NKorea nuclear talks US wholesale inflation stoked by energy costs US, SKorean beef trade talks resume US May housing starts fall to 17-year low US wholesale prices leap 1.4 percent, core rate tame US presses China to advance market-opening moves Former Vice President Al Gore backs Obama SKorea unions may strike over beef imports, more talks set US moves embassy staff out of Chad as rebels advance 'Substantial improvement' in Macedonia revote: US US lists Philippines-based RSM as terrorists US ambassador to Bolivia called home to discuss security US citizens warned of potential for UAE attacks Al Gore backs Obama Bush leaves on high note after Europe farewell tour Some US embassy staff moved from Chad to Cameroon Bush hails N Ireland 'success story' on last stop of Europe tour US accusations against Islamic charity false: Kuwait SKorea, US try to salvage talks over beef imports US, China firms to sign 30 deals worth billions Bush in N Ireland on last stop of Europe tour Khan must be questioned over nuclear blueprints: ex-inspector US-led coalition says 35 militants killed in Afghanistan Britain, US slam 'desperate and criminal' Mugabe Bush heads for N Ireland on last stop of Europe tour US envoy says no 'G8 solution' to climate change Bush, Brown in united front on Iran, Afghanistan Rice visits Lebanon to bolster new president Rice on surprise visit to Lebanon Bush huddles with Brown, Blair as Europe tour wraps up Rice presses Israel on checkpoints, settlements China state paper casts doubt on Obama's platform for change World can deal with Iran if it redefines itself: Khalilzad Bush to meet with Brown, Blair on last day of Europe tour US-Iraq security pact 'not dead,' deal ready in July: Iraqi FM Protests as Bush meets Brown at end of Europe tour McCain renews support for Brazil on UN Security Council: report Protests as Bush meets British PM at end of Europe tour US favours diplomacy in Iran nuclear row: Rice Bush braves London protests as Europe trip winds down US envoy urges Taiwan, Japan to settle boat dispute After Guantanamo: next US president to face tough decisions Obama and McCain both offer new departure for US Bush arrives in Britain on Europe tour Bush arrives in London on European tour Bush arrives in London Israel settlements must not block peace deal: Rice Bush heads to London facing protests Rice warns settlements could harm Mideast peace talks Rice criticises settlements on latest Mideast trip US, China set for talks to address economic concerns Bush flies to Britain, faces protests over Iraq, Afghanistan Bush warns Brown over premature Iraq withdrawal: report Rice returns to Mideast criticising Israel Bush praises 'really smart, capable' new French first lady Speculators not to blame for surging oil prices: Paulson US freezes Kuwait charity over Al-Qaeda ties Rice returns to Mideast to spur peace talks Bush, Sarkozy warn Syria, Iran Bush disappointed by Iran's rejection of nuclear offer Bush, Sarkozy to discuss Iran, Syria Greenspan sees recession risk lessening Yuan's rise on trade-weighted basis not rapid enough: US Obama, McCain camps spar over debates US wants biotech to help solve global food crisis US criticises new Israeli settlement for east Jerusalem US vows Guantanamo trials to go on Zimbabwe arrests, violence make 'travesty' of poll: US US vows to pursue Iraq security pact talks Bush woos France, prods Europe on Afghanistan US senator pledges antitrust review of Google-Yahoo deal US urges allies to match Afghan 'rhetoric' with troop action Bush treated to special audience with pope Bush treated to 'special protocol' audience with Pope Benedict US expresses regret over Pakistani soldiers' death SKorea minister heads for US beef talks, more protests planned Bush in Paris to celebrate warmer Franco-US ties US urges support for clean technology fund US trade diplomat says Doha deal in reach by year-end Court ruling a blow to Bush, but official says trials to proceed Pope lays on special Vatican welcome for Bush Bush to hold talks with 'friend' Sarkozy in Paris Bush leaves open possibility of going to Jeddah oil summit US troops take on more peacekeeping role in Iraq: analysts US 'deeply troubled' by Zimbabwe opposition arrest US releases video of Pakistan air strikes, urges joint probe Bush praises Italy, sees strong US-EU ties for successor Top US court deals Bush blow on Guantanamo prisoners US welcomes China-Taiwan talks 2 US lawmakers claim they were hit by Chinese hackers US invites Pakistan to join probe of border incident Zimbabwe 'hijacked' food for school children: US Top US court deals Bush blow on Guantanamo prison John McCain to speak in Canada Bush: Successor will inherit strong US-Europe ties Laura Bush urges 'global response' to food crisis Two Marines disciplined for puppy-toss video: military US releases video of Pakistan air strikes US lawmaker says his office hit by Chinese hackers Laura Bush arrives in Rome Top US court deals Bush blow on Guantanamo rights US to press NATO allies on missile defence options Bush says he will bequeath strong US-Europe ties Cheney says Democrats on 'destructive path' in trade US stalling on Taiwan arms package: report Pakistan, US dispute blame for deadly air strike US troops defended against 'hostile act,' US says Bush to meet with Queen at Windsor for tea: Buckingham Palace SEC unveils proposed credit rating agency reforms Rice says US to pledge 10 bln dollars for Afghanistan US welcomes arrest of Bosnian Serb war crimes fugitive Rice expected to sign Czech radar deal at start of July: report AGRA, US join forces to help small-scale African farmers Pakistan strike 'legitimate': Pentagon US 'sad to see loss of life' among Pakistani troops Bush in Rome for talks with Berlusconi on Iran, Afghanistan Bush will not attend Saudi oil summit: White House Indonesia launches tsunami alert buoys: US embassy US resumes Philippines flights after helicopter shot at HRW warns of Guantanamo mental health fallout US backs UN rights expert's report on Myanmar Bush to push for greater Italian role in Afghanistan Bush warns 'all options' open on Iran US moves to plug loophole for slaughter of whales Gates looks to smooth wartime political transition Gates warns states against giving terrorists nuclear bomb US welcomes NKorea statement on terrorism US to spend several million dollars to monitor Zimbabwe election World will be asked for over 10 billion for Afghan development: US US House approves anti-drug aid to Mexico, Central America Former Bolivian defense minister given US asylum US to take part in Saudi oil meet: White House Pakistan militants most likely authors of future US attack: Mullen Lawmakers, experts urge overhaul of US foreign aid Pakistan militants most likely authors of future attack on US: Mullen US concerned about Bangladesh mass arrests US lawmakers block Democrat bill to cut energy prices US, China to tackle inflation, currency in talks: Paulson Bush, Europe, warn Iran over nuclear program US, China to tackle inflation in talks: Paulson Immunity for private guards in Iraq a sticking point: US Bush: Global climate pact possible on my watch S.Korea cabinet resignation offer 'internal matter' says White House US to reaffirm support for Afghanistan, Karzai at donor meet US accuses India of trying to wreck WTO talks US asked to join trade group to maintain influence in Asia Bernanke says economy healing; inflation risks up Bush begins last Europe tour hoping to keep pressure on Iran US envoy visits NKorea for nuclear talks In the land of opportunity, Iraqi refugees cling to hope, survival US cautious on French plans to renew ties with Syria US second to China in illegal wildlife trade: official Bush pushes Europe to toughen on Iran US Defense Secretary: important to maintain nuclear deterrent US, Europe to hail China talks with Dalai Lama US condemns Yemeni jailing of journalist US crime drops after two years of rises: FBI Obama under Republican ethics fire over housing Gates tells air force 'no room for error' in nuclear mission Bush arrives in Slovenia ahead of EU summit US to spend seven million dollars to monitor Zimbabwe election US says 'good words' from Chavez on rebels New York Fed, 17 firms meet to reform derivatives trading Paulson says oil prices a 'problem', welcomes Saudi call Future US forces in Iraq don't threaten Iran: Pentagon Bush launches Europe farewell tour Gates nominates new civilian, military US air force chiefs WTO rejects US complaint against India over alcohol duties US transfers seven Saddam officials to Iraqis: lawyer US leads soaring levels of military spending: report Rice to attend Israeli-Palestinian talks: negotiator Jailers at Guantanamo urged to destroy interrogation notes: lawyer Bush insists new visa rules for waiver countries not cumbersome US First Lady visits Afghanistan as violence kills 19 EU-US summit: A discord of climate Questions linger over Obama's Asia policy US First Lady visits Afghanistan as violence kills 16 US First Lady on surprise visit to Afghanistan US First Lady in Afghanistan for surprise visit Oil price crisis: world powers trade blame, skirt responsibility Bush to take bow on European stage Japan, US say joining hands in nuclear power plants Asia powers, US voice 'serious concern' on oil spike US, Europe grow frustrated with Karzai: report Bush pledges to help ease SKorea beef fears: official Regional US military headquarters in Africa put on a slow track Washington to limit contacts with UN rights council Washington to limit contacts with the UN rights council Rice due to travel to Paris, Middle East US vows to consult Congress more on troop talks with Iraq Mugabe using food as weapon to stay in power: US US envoy to visit NKorea over nuclear disablement Bush says May job loss 'consistent with slow economic growth' Republican lawmakers block US climate bill Criticism rages with accused 9/11 conspirators in court Bush praises China's quake response Gates to move quickly on new air force leadership US should probe alleged inhuman treatment on child detainees: UN US climate change bill blocked by Republican lawmakers White House: Jobless data show slow growth, not recession US says it will emphasize diplomacy with Iran John Edwards not interested in US vice presidential role: report US lawmakers block climate bill Obama storms into Republican stronghold US Defense Secretary fires air force chiefs over nuclear blunders Bush, Dutch PM discuss climate change, Afghanistan Obama defends Jerusalem remarks US says Bush heir won't change climate approach Alleged 9/11 mastermind, two plotters urge death penalty US toughens stance on Zimbabwe Three alleged 9/11 plotters ready to be martyrs Air Force chiefs resign over Taiwan nuclear fuse debacle US lawmakers blame Chinese government for Falun Gong attack White House backs off Iraq consensus claim Air Force chiefs resign US hails UAE move to name Iraq ambassador US Air Force chief resigns: report US sues Honeywell over defective bullet-proof vest material "Outraged" US warns it won't forget row in Zimbabwe Two 9/11 alleged plotters urge death penalty to be martyrs Bush glossed over intel differences on Iraq WMD: probe Bush to rich countries: Make good on AIDS pledge US envoy criticises Russian deployment in Abkhazia: Interfax Iran trying to complicate US-Iraq military talks: ambassador US: No objections to Abbas-Hamas dialogue US, British diplomats attacked, held in Zimbabwe: US envoy 9/11 mastermind calls for death penalty to be martyr US, British diplomats attacked, held in Zimbabwe: US US says Cambodia needs to more to fight trafficking Bush to push Europe on Iran, climate change US offers helicopters to Myanmar as navy ships leave US backs talks with some Afghan rebels: ambassador US envoy to SKorea caught up in beef trade row US ready to speed up WTO negotiations: Schwab Clinton paved the way to the White House for women Goddess of Democracy at Congress on Tiananmen anniversary US weathering 'oil price shock': Bernanke Lawmakers grill officials over veterans' mental health care Bush, Olmert discuss Iran under cloud of uncertainty Bush, Olmert say Iran is 'threat' to peace US military ups estimate of post-surge force US: Detention of Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai 'deeply disturbing' Pentagon taps into public health system to help troops with PTSD Bush, Olmert to discuss Iran under cloud of uncertainty US keeps Gulf allies on trafficking blacklist Jerusalem must remain undivided capital: Obama US keeps Mideast allies on trafficking blacklist, removes Malaysia Obama's victory shows US is 'extraordinary' country: Rice Bush-Olmert to discuss Iran US urges Zimbabwe to reverse charities ban Bush congratulates Obama for nomination US: 'No more time to waste' to help Myanmar victims Bush-Olmert to discuss Iran under cloud of uncertainty China, United States in security talks: official US, Pakistan military chiefs meet in Islamabad: officials US says not seeking permanent bases in Iraq Syria must not hamper IAEA investigation: US McCain slams Obama as backing 'wrong change' US urges China to release Tiananmen prisoners US to take in 12,000 Iraqi refugees by end-September US experts, activists slam Bush opposition to climate change bill Rice drops mentioning peace deal by end of year Terrorism charges filed against detained British resident US urges allies to exploit Iran's weaknesses Bernanke warns that weak dollar may fuel inflation Bush do PM's questions? No way, says White House Pentagon weapons procurement broken, auditor warns US suspends talks to improve Sudan ties Rice omits date for achieving peace deal New chief for NATO's Afghan force as three soldiers killed Rice drops mention of date for peace deal Mugabe is example of ruinous food policies: US US suspends normalisation talks with Sudan Rice to chair Security Council debate on rape as weapon of war Obama creeps past McCain in opinion poll Bush not worried about Olmert's future US military chief in Pakistan for talks: official US has 'concerns' on SKorea's beef plan US vows to strengthen war capabilities with SKorea New chief for NATO's Afghan force as attacks continue US says Iran-trained militia leader held in Iraq Israeli PM arrives in Washington for Bush talks SKorea slaps 30-month condition on US beef SKorea asks US not to export beef from older cattle: minister US lawmakers brace for fight with Bush, big oil on climate change bill Gitmo judge not replaced because of rulings: chief judge US keen to mend ties with Uzbekistan: US official Bush denounces Zimbabwe pre-vote violence US urges new polls in troubled Macedonian areas Senator Kennedy undergoes 'successful' brain surgery Kennedy's brain surgery 'successful': doctor US renews opposition to new Israeli settlements Senator Kennedy undergoes brain surgery US scholars may leave Gaza but hundreds of students remain US urges Syria to cooperate with IAEA US accused over 'floating prisons' for suspected extremists US lawmakers to debate sweeping climate change bill US condemns attack on Denmark embassy US rejects Australia PM charges of twisted Iraq intelligence US working to allow Fulbright scholars to leave Gaza US gives trucks to Cambodia after renewing military ties US defence chief in SKorea for talks, DMZ visit US urges opening of Gulf oil sectors 70 arrested in new SKorea beef clashes Iraq studying foreign military pacts ahead of US deal US on trust offensive amid doubts over Iraqi detainees' future US treasury chief says Gulf inflation not caused by dollar peg Top US military official visits strife-torn Philippines US records lowest monthly death toll in Iraq US 'dismayed' by Russian plan to send troops to Abkhazia US wants closer military cooperation with Lebanon: Edelman Gulf dollar peg is sovereign issue: US treasury chief US confirms talks with Libya over victim compensation Bush, Bono call for Africa action in Japan newspaper special Legal processes came too late at Guantanamo: Chertoff Bush to leave 'strong and positive legacy' in Asia: Gates Upbeat CIA assessment on Al-Qaeda challenged British resident in Guantanamo charged: charity Israel seeks international peace talks amid political uncertainty Bush targets Kurdish rebel group, others under drug law Military judge dismissed in Canadian detainee case: Pentagon Upbeat CIA says Al-Qaeda is on the ropes Blair defends Bush on decision to go to war US envoy paid for opposition supporters' treatment: Zimbabwe Bush assures Musharraf of US support for Pakistan Rice 'objects' to Icelandic suggestion of Guantanamo abuse US marine in hot water over Christian coins in Iraq China, India should do more on Myanmar: US senator Rice to check why US cancels grants to Palestinian scholars US envoy raises local journalists' arrests with Vietnam US sharply skeptical of Myanmar constitution Obama expects Clinton knockout next week US envoy for North Korea hails progress US Defence Secretary Gates starts Asian tour Al-Qaeda near defeat in Iraq, on defensive globally: CIA chief Olmert crisis won't derail Rice's Mideast trip: US official US says biotech key to easing food crisis Bush to receive Philippines' President Arroyo US cites 'disagreements' for rejecting cluster bomb ban US transport secretary visits Baghdad air traffic centre Rice denies charges US misled public on Iraq war US changes terror policy in dealing with Nepal's Maoists Rice urges Arabs and others to establish ties with Iraq, scrap debt Obama in 'excellent' shape to be president: doctor US changes terror policy in dealing with Nepal's victorious Maoists Lieberman plays down chances of being on McCain ticket Rice denies charges US misled people on Iraq war Suicide bombers kill 20 in attacks on Iraq police Clinton girds for Florida-Michigan battle Gates stops in Guam en route to Asia Rice says US was 'not alone' in belief Iraq had WMDs US to withdraw 4,000 troops from Iraq US defence secretary to visit SKorea next week Obama mulls Iraq trip, as McCain attacks SKorea to resume US beef imports: ruling party Washington urges 'forward movement' in Nepal US 'skeptical' of Pakistan militant deal New Lebanon leader will defend independence: Rice No more excuses, says US as Rice urges world to speed aid to Iraq US commander senses change in China attitude following quake US warships with aid for Myanmar could depart soon: admiral Bush likens war against Islamic extremism to fight against fascism US envoy seeks resolution in Sudan flashpoint US keeps eyes on peace as political crisis rocks Israel US: Iran must not 'stall' on nuclear issue US concerned about Doha negotiations: Schwab US, Japan file WTO complaint against EU on high-tech goods tariffs PTSD cases surged in 2007: US military White House hopefuls join forces against Darfur violence US files WTO complaint against EU US envoy hails opening of authoritarian Turkmenistan Denuclearisation of NKorea by end 2008 'a challenge': Hill US senator opposes Pakistan militant talks US aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk ends mission in Japan Gates heads to Asia for annual security talks Former anti-terror czar Clarke: Staying in Iraq 'helps Al-Qaeda' US 'takes seriously' reports of China rights clampdown Pentagon auditors unable to keep pace with spending: report Washington touts success of non-proliferation initiative US Realtors agree to share home listings with online brokers US plays down expectations for Iraq meeting in Sweden US, allies say UN report bolsters fears Iran wants nuclear bomb US slaps sanctions on leaders of radical Pakistani group World expresses outrage at fresh Suu Kyi detention Pentagon inviting media to Guantanamo 9/11 hearings US suggests Hezbollah speech shows self-inflicted damage Bush condemns Suu Kyi detention US nuclear envoy meets NKorean counterpart in Beijing US nuclear envoy in China for NKorea talks US says human rights talks with China 'constructive' Malaysia won't compromise farmers in FTA with US: Minister Israel has '150 or more' nuclear weapons: Carter US finds scant progress in IAEA report on Iran: envoy Bush lays wreath at the Tomb of Unknowns Bush invites new Lebanese president to White House Pakistan must 'strike back at terrorism', says US US official urges Japan to open up to investment US 'dismayed' over Myanmar vote, presses regime on aid US says Iraq unrest at four-year low, Qaeda on the run Carter calls on next US president to vow no prisoner torture Gaza blockade is 'human rights crime': Carter Between McCain and Obama, it could get nasty Philippines, US to hold naval exercises near Spratlys: report Pentagon says growth of Al-Qaeda safe havens 'troubling' 15 bln dlrs in US Iraq spending unaccounted for: reports McCain's wife reports 6 million dollar income Rice plugs nuclear power, US oil exploration Marine officer to stand trial next week in Haditha case Marines 'acted appropriately' in deadly Afghanistan ambush US seeking to overcome China, Russia missile defense objections For some, Obama-Clinton is heaven-made match Russia, China denunciation of missile defense nothing new: Pentagon US fuels hopes NKorea will hand over nuclear declaration US envoy to visit Beijing, Moscow for NKorea nuclear talks White House: South Korea's beef worries unfounded US says announcement on Myanmar aid 'very promising' Bush bid to isolate Mideast hardliners backfires: analysts Top US Iraq general may urge troop cutbacks in September Chelsea Clinton might run for office one day -- dad says NKorea eyes rapid nuclear dismantlement to make up for lost time Obama reassures Jewish voters over his name, faith, policy House panel subpoenas Rove in justice probe US urged to sign on to anti-doping convention before Olympics US to keep up Iran sanctions: Rice White House sees Russia 'open' to talks on US missile plan Myanmar allows in first US government relief expert: US Senate Republicans rebuke Bush on Iraq veterans No talk of Iran blockade: US speaker US upbeat over NKorean nuclear declaration Bush: early Iraq withdrawal would be 'catastrophic' Longer Afghan command tours not yet okayed: Pentagon Petraeus may urge troop cutbacks in September Mud flies as Obama-McCain matchup emerges Unpopular Bush is tonic, toxic for McCain US ships idle at sea as Myanmar rebukes aid Clinton goes on and on and on ... SKorea's Lee apologises, urges MPs to pass US free trade pact Legal challenge to US military ban on gays reinstated Gates says Iraq 'endgame' in sight, but warns against hasty pullout Negroponte to attend Arctic conference: US Rice defends Bush policy on Iran as 'successful' Chevron executive grilled in US Congress over Myanmar venture Laura Bush to Myanmar: 'Let people of US help' US opposes cluster bomb ban, backs 'technological fixes' Bush allows Americans to send mobile phones to Cuba Allies agree to longer command rotations in Afghan south: US US 'reserves judgment' on Pakistan peace deal Bush vetoes 'ill-considered' farm bill US welcomes Lebanon deal, but admits Hezbollah gains US looking for progress in Iran nuclear report: envoy US welcomes Syrian-Israeli talks but stresses Palestinian track Washington welcomes Lebanon's deal but admits Hezbollah gains Bush allows Americans to send cell phones to Cuba Washington welcomes Lebanon's deal US ethanol policy under siege in food-for-fuel debate US military jails Marine for sexual misconduct in Japan US defends detaining children in Iraq Ex-Guantanamo inmate finds distracted audience at US Congress Myanmar rejects cyclone aid from US ships Beaming Clinton vows to keep fighting despite the odds US urges Pakistan to nab Taliban chief, in test of anti-terror zeal US calls on Venezuela to clarify ties with Colombian rebels US hopes new Taiwan president will reduce tensions with China US officials upbeat on Palestinian investment conference Bush sends apology over Koran shooting in Iraq Guantanamo detainee attempted suicide : laywer US officials voice optimism for Palestinian investment conference Rice, Miliband due in California to look at new technologies US "stuck" with Guantanamo prison: Gates US court rules paper money discriminates against blind US questions relevance of funding conference for Myanmar FBI sought to oppose torture at Guantanamo: report Gates rebuffs calls for diplomacy with Iran US studies how it can help end fighting in Sudan McCain lashes Obama over Cuba Bush to attend EU-US summit in Slovenia: White House Bush pays condolences at Chinese embassy Clinton decries sexism in the White House race US wants to quiz more BAE staff in corruption probe: company US team searches SKorea river for Korean War dead US ambassador urges Japan to boost defence spending Women rise to defend Clinton Bush sends apology over Koran shooting in Iraq: PM Opposition delays approval of US-SKorea free trade pact Chinese diplomat who saved thousands during Holocaust honored Lay off my wife: Obama McCain, Obama trade fire over Iran Translator spy in Iraq gets 10 years in jail: US officials Pace of NKorean nuclear disarmament talks quickens, US says US Navy jet violates Venezuelan airspace: US officials Pace quickens of NKorean nuclear disarmament talks, US says Bush signs law freezing shipments to US oil reserve US navy plane strayed into Venezuelan airspace: officials Venezuela says US violated its airspace US says it is 'stepping up cooperation' on disarming NKorea Congress using 'excuses' to delay ratifying Korean deal: US official Key architect of Iraq war defends case for US-led invasion Top US diplomat in Cuba funnels funds to dissidents: Havana Possible 4.5 billion dollar fighter sale to Romania: Pentagon Obama wins backing of Senate dean Robert Byrd Wolfowitz takes helm of US-Taiwan Business Council US giving China satellite images of quake damage: Pentagon US to discuss NKorea nuclear talks with Japan, SKorea US high court upholds ban on promotion of child pornography US says aid has helped 100,000 in Myanmar US says French contacts with Hamas 'unwise' US embassy to reopen its doors at historic Berlin site US and SKorea hold additional beef talks Mideast peace possible by year end: Bush Bush and Pakistan's premier agree to fight 'terrorism' US tries to put spotlight on political prisoners in Cuba US says EBRD facing questions about future direction Bush says Mideast peace needs 'tough sacrifices' US military planes deliver aid to quake-hit China US president meets Arab leaders on Mideast peace hopes Pelosi ends Iraq visit after talks on vote, security: officials Bush reassures Abbas on 'dream' of Palestinian state Pelosi in talks with Iraqi PM amid Al-Qaeda crackdown Bush says committed to Palestinian state US to build vast prison in Afghanistan: Pentagon Bush 'confident' over Mideast peace deal US House Speaker in Iraq amid Al-Qaeda crackdown Bush 'confident' of Mideast peace deal Saudi oil output hike would not solve US problems: Bush Bush renews sanctions on Myanmar, says no effect on storm aid US Speaker visits Baghdad: spokeswoman Bush to meet Palestinians in Egypt Obama, McCain grow closer on Iraq as election nears Obstacles hold back use of drones in US skies: watchdog US watches Doha talks fearing Hezbollah may reap political gains US lawmakers ask Bush to consider Myanmar 'intervention' US halts new shipments to strategic oil reserve US lawmakers ask Bush to consider Myanmar "intervention" US vows it won't interfere in Lebanon crisis talks in Qatar Financial crisis 'closer to the end': Paulson World powers work out details of new offer to Iran Bush seeks more oil as Saudis say output is enough Bush seeks more oil as Saudis eye Mideast peace Paulson says financial crisis 'closer to the end' US, North Korea reach deal to resume emergency food aid US homebuilding jumps more than expected US urges SKorea quickly to open beef market Bush basks in Israel's love Bush to meet Abbas at Egypt's 'Davos' Bush's leaves Mideast legacy of unsolved problems US unveils deals with Saudi on nuclear power, oil protection US president set to talk oil as Saudis eye Mideast peace US election furore after Bush's 'appeasement' remark Bush set to talk oil as Saudis eye Mideast peace US stops short of branding China a currency manipulator US defends arms sales to Taiwan, criticizes Chinese missile buildup US House Republicans block war funding bill US admiral reassures LatAm military on fleet deployment US warns China over weapon links in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan Obama, McCain trade blows after Bush's 'appeasement' remarks US stops short of branding China for currency manipulation Top US general visits Lebanon to discuss military aid: US US House passes Iraq bill with troop timelines Senate sends subsidy-laden farm bill to White House US seeks to pressure Iran, not give incentives: Pentagon US tightens sanctions on Belarus petrochemical group US House takes up Iraq bill despite Bush veto threat Venezuelan links to FARC rebels 'highly disturbing': US Fed chief calls on banks to boost capital, risk oversight US mulls letting Japan sell US rice to cool prices: source EU, US launch daunting new round of 'open skies' talks US to search river for Korean War dead White House dismisses Myanmar referendum Bush says nuclear Iran would be 'unforgivable' Bush vows to support Israel against 'terror' Bush vows to support Israel against 'terror and evil' Shaken Republicans look to McCain as savior Bush vows 'unbreakable' support for Israel against militants Terror threat from South Asia still top US concern US Defense Secretary urges more private US contacts with Iran Myanmar okays five more relief flights: military US army detains 500 minors in Iraq: report Chinese in America mobilize to help quake victims US gropes for way to support besieged Lebanese government US urges Zimbabwe to set presidential runoff date China slow in meeting WTO commitments: US study Willbros to pay hefty US fine in Nigeria, Ecuador bribery probe Republicans quake after Democratic election triumph Bush hails Israel as rocket attack wounds 14 US envoy to meet with Japanese, SKorean counterparts on North Korea US calls for international cooperation to combat sea piracy US says it will speed up aid to Lebanese army US plays down prospects of deal with EU on control of airlines Bush kicks off Mideast tour amid regional turmoil US: Security Council should address Lebanon fighting US expects little from Iran on world problems Bush heads to Middle East Five to be tried for 9/11 attacks; charges against 6th dropped Bush: I quit golf over Iraq war US mulls new proposal to send food aid to North Korea Mine-resistant vehicles save soldiers' lives: Gates US condemns attacks in India Senators threaten Saudi arms deal over oil prices NKorea takes 'important first step' to nuclear disclosure: US Bush aims to 'encourage' on Mideast trip Charges dropped against US soldiers over Iraq reporter death US paid bounty to arrest Canadian terror suspect Gates urges military to focus on Iraq, not future wars Bush offers Hu condolences, US unveils quake aid Charges dropped against alleged 20th hijacker: Pentagon Bush, Hu discuss quake, Tibet in call: foreign ministry US retail sales drop as Americans put brake on SUV purchases Financial conditions better, still far from normal: Bernanke Bush says Olmert probe won't scuttle peace talks Myanmar rejects US, UN pressure on aid China's new naval base triggers US concerns Bush prepares to press Saudis on skyrocketing price of oil Bush warns Syria, Iran over Lebanon violence Obama promises no let-up in support for Israel US welcomes Serb election US renews big rewards for tips on Rwanda war crimes US flight arrives, Bush condemns Myanmar junta US envoy briefs colleagues on NKorea plutonium documents Former US official claims Iraq corruption sham Guantanamo ruling challenges upcoming trials US Supreme Court passes allows apartheid suit to go ahead Bush tells Medvedev of Georgia concerns Rice joins intensifying efforts to end Lebanon violence Bush calls Iran 'single biggest threat' to Mideast peace US shocked at escalating violence in Mexico Bush congratulates Medvedev, raises Georgia concerns Rice praises Arabs for rejecting militia violence in Lebanon Bush: US 'ready to help' China after quake US frets for civilians caught in Lebanon fighting US readies 13 million dollars aid for Myanmar Bush expresses condolences over China quake US announces two more aid flights for Myanmar SKorea, US to hold talks on NKorea food aid Myanmar allows US military to bring cyclone aid US aid flight takes off for Myanmar US deputy secretary of state in China for NKorea talks US warship heads back to Mediterranean Iraq envoy rejects Democrats' anger over US funding Clinton, portrait of a lady on the political ropes McCain faces doubts among Republican conservatives Republicans train sights on Obama Bush heads to Middle East amid dark omens US envoy backs ASEAN efforts on Myanmar Republican convention chief quits after Myanmar ties revealed US 'condemns' Darfur rebel attacks in Sudan US wants international monitors in Zimbabwe US warily welcomes less violence in Lebanon US: Myanmar junta should focus on recovery US 'very concerned' about Sudan Obama advisor steps down due to Hamas contacts: media New US Fourth Fleet raises question: gunboat diplomacy? US official in Abkhazia to seek restored dialogue: report US: Hezbollah must be 'accountable' for Lebanon unrest Rice seeks African 'insight' to help resolve Zimbabwe crisis Rice seeks African 'insight' in Zimbabwe crisis Powerless US falls back on 'remote-control' diplomacy for Lebanon US trade gap soothed by falling imports, weak dollar US alleges Syria-linked groups 'fanning flames' in Lebanon US senators ask Bush to visit Tibet during Olympics US alleges Syrian-linked groups 'fanning flames' in Lebanon US vows to back Lebanese PM amid turmoil US says Lebanese doing the 'right things' amid Hezbollah assault US aid to get to Myanmar Monday: White House Ex-Guantanamo head's name withdrawn for Pakistan post US trade gap soothed by weak dollar, falling imports US says Qaeda chief in Iraq not captured US's Negroponte urges Myanmar to open to aid workers US awaits 'complete' NKorea report: Negroponte US trade deficit narrows to 58.2 bln dlrs Advisor to US general visited Gaza: Palestinians What went wrong for Clinton? US calls computer files linking Chavez to FARC authentic: report US caught between aid and politics over Myanmar disaster US warns China of 'technological isolation' White House hopefuls vow to be allies of Israel Rice due in Sweden and Iceland May 28-30 US: Olmert situation is internal matter US will not send envoy to Iran with nuclear offer Celebrity cancer advocates urge US health care reform Gates downplays Russia's expulsion of US attaches Clinton camp sees swift end to Democratic race US mulls food drops in Myanmar US expert due to leave NKorea with plutonium documents: US US: Hezbollah must end 'disruptive activities' US House moves to get Mandela's party off terror list Top Clinton aide sees swift end to nominating epic US urges end to Zimbabwe violence Hezbollah must end 'disruptive activities' Ex-Qantas executive to plead guilty to price-fixing plot: US Two US military attaches expelled from Russia: State Dept Taiwan's incoming president scraps plan to visit US US Senate demands Myanmar junta allow foreign aid US, UN plead Myanmar to let in aid as death toll soars US expert heads to NKorea for nuclear talks NKorea says food aid talks with US went well US asks Asia to impose stiff punishment on labor traffickers US extends Syria sanctions Aide says Bush's Mideast trip a mix of symbolism, substance British court ruling will affect Iran opposition in US: source White House expects little change in Russia policy Bush dismisses changes in communist Cuba as cosmetic Bush to meet Karzai, Iraqi leaders on Mideast tour Rice says Myanmar crisis 'not a matter of politics' Bush slams changes in communist Cuba as cosmetic US urges Asians to press Myanmar to admit relief teams US Treasury hits Colombian rebel money exchange operation Bruised Democrats vow to heal wounds for US election US sees Iran as potential threat in Latin America US hails new foreign help in keeping bombers out of Iraq Bush looks forward to working with Medvedev: White House US: Still no word on access to Myanmar US envoys in Asia in bid for NKorea nuclear declaration SKorea to stick to US beef deal despite wave of criticism US House to vote on proposal to leave Iraq by end 2009 US lawmakers debate bill to remove stigma for SAfrica party Bush vows to help Panama clinch free trade agreement No US troop increase in Afghanistan without deeper cuts in Iraq: Pentagon US won't cite Vietnam for apparel dumping US executions due to resume after seven-month hiatus Iran seeking to keep Afghanistan unstable: US official US says 'optimistic' on missile shield deal with Poland US envoys head to Asia in new bid for NKorean nuclear declaration US ships standing by for Myanmar relief: Pentagon FBI agents raid office protecting whistleblowers: reports US urges end to Russian 'provocations' in Georgian regions US offers three million dollars in aid for Myanmar Pentagon warns of June pay crunch for troops Obama, Clinton await judgement of North Carolina, Indiana US envoys travel to Asia to scrap NKorea's nuclear weapons US unveils terror charges against Russian arms dealer Russia, US sign nuclear energy deal US ship off Thailand could be used for Myanmar relief: Pentagon US envoy to visit North Korea Thursday: US Bush urges Myanmar to accept US help Bush urges Myanmar rulers to accept US aid US team visiting NKorea to discuss food aid: Seoul US warns Asian Development Bank it risks becoming 'irrelevant' US Negroponte to head to North Asia this week US to withdraw 3,500 troops from Iraq Clinton vows to go after OPEC China's 'soft power' blitz no major concern: US study US asks Pakistan to live up to 'war on terror' commitment Rice asks diplomats to monitor Israel's lifting of checkpoints Bush to approve US gold medal honor to Aung San Suu Kyi US backs Bolivia's unity after autonomy referendum Bush to tell Saudis of oil price worries: White House US says talks with Iran 'meaningless' without change in behavior Bush backpedals on Hillary victory US provides initial aid to cyclone-ravaged Myanmar US monitors to observe lifting of Israeli barriers: Rice US weighing aid to cyclone-ravaged Myanmar US: China-Dalai Lama talks should address Tibetan grievances US envoy to visit NKorea this week: report Rice holds talks with Olmert White House urges restraint over Abkhazia tensions White House welcomes new China-Dalai Lama talks Rice prods Israel on West Bank barriers in new peace tour Rice kicks off flurry of talks with Mideast leaders Expelled US diplomats take last-minute leave of Belarus US mulls sending 7,000 more troops to Afghanistan: report US religious rights panel wants Vietnam, Pakistan blacklisted Violence must stop for credible Zimbabe runoff vote: HRW Gates says putting US troops in Afghan south worth considering Rice, counterparts meet over EU Kosovo mission Bush seeks 70 billion dollars for Iraq, Afghan war Osprey hybrid copter-plane passed Iraq test: US Marines US urges Russia to show restraint over Abkhazia Bush: Jobless data shows US economy not 'robust' enough US religious freedom watchdog mulls blacklisting Iraq US, European central banks step up credit crisis battle Zimbabwe vote tally has 'serious credibility problems': US Mideast Quartet presses Arab states, Israel US: Turkey striking at 'terrorists' in Iraq Fed, European banks team up to ease credit squeeze Nine sent out of Guantanamo included Al-Jazeera cameraman US envoy in Nepal meets terror-listed Maoist leader US Navy research lab under microscope in Indonesia Rice to discuss risk of Kosovo partition with European colleagues Fed announces joint action with ECB, SNB to pump cash US economy shed 20,000 jobs in April Foreign ministers to discuss Mideast peace, Iran in London US military chief slams Iran's 'irresponsible influence' US defense chief pushes for combat stress treatment Rice determined not to give ground over incentives to Iran US lawmakers ask Hu to end NKorean refugees repatriation Bush: China must have 'substantive' dialogue with Dalai Lama Senators propose limiting US funds for big Iraq projects Bush condemns violators of press freedom Rice says Arab states give insufficient aid to Palestinians Bush seeks 770 million dollars to face food crisis Bush unveils new US sanctions on Myanmar Bush calls for 770 million dollars to face food crisis NKorea agrees to give key nuclear complex records: report US urges Mugabe to 'call off his dogs' Gates launches push on treatment for combat stress Ex-party chief switches support from Clinton to Obama US Congress bans genetic discrimination Bush to seek 770 million dollars in new food aid: US official "DC Madam" found dead, apparent suicide US warns Belarus it might have to close US missions Gates says Iraqi delegation to Iran an important step Bush hopes for world prayer day Iraq war jolts US presidential campaign Petraeus backs Iraqi government talks with Sadr Bush has not raised Georgia worries with Putin: White House US consumer spending rises 0.4 pct in March US Senate confirms ASEAN envoy Pentagon confirms strike on Al-Qaeda leader in Somalia Pentagon plays down report of new Iran war planning US steps up pressure on NKorea on rights abuses US seeks NKorean assurance it's not engaging in terror Higher US Iraq toll not due to eroded security: general CIA chief says Europe, US may never agree on security threats Now in Pakistan, Al-Qaeda is still 'greatest threat': US Countries cited on journalist murder 'Impunity Index' White House: We 'paid price' for 'Mission Accomplished' Irish PM thanks US peace role in Congress farewell speech CIA chief says China's rapid military buildup troubling Fed cuts key rate by quarter point, as expected US 'concerned' over Russia troop moves in Georgia Rice to try to revive stalled peace talks in new Mideast trip Pentagon denies report of new Iran war planning Belarus expels 10 US diplomats: embassy Irish PM thanks US peace role in farewell speech to Congress US Air Force planned nuclear strike on China over Taiwan: report Iran remains most active state sponsor of terrorism: US White House: US growth 'nothing to crow about' Fed may pause to assess outlook after aggressive cuts: analysts US 'concerned' about Russia troop moves in Georgia US 'concerned' about prison terms for Tibet protesters US Navy in Japan to screen service members: officials Hamas serving as Iran's 'proxy warriors,' Rice says Global press freedom declines in 2007: study Deployment of second carrier to Gulf a 'reminder': Gates US adds 40 mln in emergency food aid Canada asked to press for release of Guantanamo detainee Pentagon cuts funding for Iraq under pressure from Congress US defense chief visits Mexico seeking improved military ties Pain at the pump erupts on White House trail Fed tipped to make small rate cut, signal pause ahead Obama outraged by pastor's 'divisive' comments Fed opens meeting amid expectations for small rate cut US backs change in Zimbabwe after elections Bush still hopeful of Middle East peace deal but warns of Hamas Syria nuclear disclosure a warning to North Korea, Iran: Bush Bush sees 'slow' economy, sidesteps recession talk Syria nuclear briefing a warning to North Korea, Iran: Bush Bush still hopeful of Middle East peace deal US making progress in Afghanistan: Bush Washington to keep supplying arms to Taiwan: US envoy Ex-prosecutor calls Guantanamo tribunals tainted: reports US, SKorean envoys meet over NKorea's nuclear issue US, ASEAN trade ministers to discuss market opening efforts US hopes WTO talks with Russia wrapped up quickly US short of diplomats for Iraq, Afghanistan reconstruction US envoy slams Iran's alleged destabilizing role in Iraq US calls for fresh approach to nuclear sanctions Signing of US-Czech deal on missile shield postponed Bush to Mideast, no joint talks planned Iran-led radicals getting stronger, Israel warns Bush to Mideast, no joint summit planned Bush to travel to Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia: White House US urges South Africa to use influence with Zimbabwe Hundreds of Iraq reconstruction projects abandoned Bush, Guatemala's Colom discuss immigration, drugs US secretary concedes biofuels may spur food price rises US government begins tax rebates to stimulate economy Pentagon suspends program for military 'media analysts' US top court rules states can demand voter ID US 'very concerned' about Karzai attack Costs driving US manufacturing firms out of China: AmCham US envoy demands strict verification of NKorea nuclear activity Thailand and US hail trade relations, but piracy clouds talks Vietnam scraps US adoption agreement after damning report Carter insist Hamas meeting brought results US should have shared Syria nuclear intel earlier: legislators US envoy threatens Zimbabwe with UN sanctions: report Obama says he will set timetable for Baghdad Fed may be near end of rate-cut cycle: analysts Ex-UN envoy Richardson optimistic about hostage talks US Congress told international law could be violated: report Republican McCain says Obama is the candidate of Hamas US, Britain, Interpol warn of increased terror risk in China US warns of 'heightened risk' of terror strike in China US says it does not trust North Korea Bush to host Brazil business leaders US: NKorea nuclear revelations may advance six-party work Rice to make trip to Britain, Israel, West Bank Iranian interference a source of growing concern: military chief US says it does not trust NKorea US envoy meets Angolan leader for Zimbabwe talks US welcomes China dialogue with Dalai Lama envoy Iranian interference a source of growing concern: top general US joint chiefs chairman "concerned" about Iran US military to court-martial Marine in Okinawa rape US found date-stamped Iranian weapons in Iraq: report Six-party deal under threat as US spills the beans on NKorea US accuses Syria of building secret reactor with NKorea's help US Congress to confer gold medal on Myanmar's Suu Kyi US accuses NKorea of secretly aiding Syria nuclear work McCain swipes Obama over North Korea reports NKorea-Syria nuclear work had military aims: White House Bush marks anniversary of Armenian massacre Palestinian state is 'high priority,' says Bush US Navy re-establishes fleet for Caribbean, Latin America Bush: Palestinian state is 'high priority' Six-party NKorea agreement in jeopardy : US lawmakers Tsvangirai won clear victory in Zimbabwe: US envoy US lawmakers threaten OPEC as gasoline prices soar US denies giving Israel green light for settlement expansion US charges NKorea-Syria nuclear link US lawmakers discuss North Korea-Syria nuclear links Tsvangirai won clear victory in Zimbabwe: top US envoy Debate on Fed role in Bear Stearns rescue continues to rage US video to link North Korea to Syrian nuclear reactor: reports Dalai Lama asks Chinese president to allow Tibet envoys, EU urges debate US Senate Republicans block law on pay discrimination US calls on Georgia, Russia to resolve drone row Washington too timid with China on Darfur: US senator Months after Annapolis, Abbas back in US seeking peace deal Petraeus: Bush's 'go to' commander US warns China of backlash if no dialogue wth Dalai Lama North Korea gave Syria nuclear help: US official Superdelegates on the spot after Clinton's Pennsylvania triumph Washington too timid with China over Darfur arms: senator NKorea gave Syria nuclear help: US official US to disclose NKorea-Syria nuclear cooperation White House mum on NKorea-Syria nuclear reports US urges UN statement on Myanmar vote Abbas back in US seeking Mideast peace deal Carter accuses Rice of being untruthful over Hamas meeting Jordan's king meets Bush, Abbas US general urges Sadr to do more to stem bloodshed Petraeus to head US Middle East forces Petraeus to head US forces in Middle East: defense official USS Kitty Hawk to make first stop in Hong Kong since access spat Abbas in Washington for talks with Bush Pentagon worried about spiking oil prices NKorea close to making nuke declaration: minister Palestinian president arrives in US for talks with Bush Top Myanmar activist may go blind: US US experts discuss nuclear declaration with North Korea US top court tackles campaign finance law Bill Clinton wades into new race flap with Obama US official to run Blair's Middle East peace office US to raise fresh espionage case with Israel US govt wants airlines to collect biometrics as tourists leave Carter-Hamas talks 'bad idea,' says Obama US Treasury takes aim at FARC's financial network US, Czech radar base negotiations in final phase US envoy to discuss Zimbabwe on SAfrica visit US will not dictate to Pakistan over judges: envoy US asks China to pull back arms shipment to Zimbabwe US embassy calls Russian jail term for pastor 'harsh' US team crosses border for NKorea nuclear talks Bush ramps up Mideast peace push Rice chides Carter for meeting Hamas Rice criticizes Carter for meeting Hamas US intensifies drive to win Arab support for Iraq despite suspicion Obama shows irritation when questioned over Hamas Dalai Lama asks US for help with Tibet US, Britain urge Serbia to scrap plans for local polls in Kosovo Gates revives old military axiom: "Never fight unless you have to" Ex-White House press chief joins CNN US "very concerned" over shooting of Georgian plane Gates urges no delays as Boeing battles EADS plane deal Gates urges greater clarity by military media analysts US looks forward to working with Paraguay's new leader Rice fails to clinch firm Arab commitments on Iraq US announces new rules for foreign investment review US pushes for Turkmen natural gas deals Bush to meet Jordan's king Wednesday Carter strongly hints he supports Obama Rice fails to clinch Arab commitments on Iraq US ambassador urges Bangladesh to lift emergency Rice urges Arab world to back 'non-sectarian' Iraq Rices urges Arab world to back 'non-sectarian' Iraq US urges dialogue between China, Dalai Lama SKorea's Lee says US trade pact can pass this year Iran groups offering extra aid to Iraq rebels: US North American leaders to meet for summit of under-fire NAFTA Rice arrives in Bahrain after Iraq visit North American leaders for summit of under-fire NAFTA Rice in Baghdad as US urges Arab support for Iraq Rice in Baghdad on surprise Green Zone visit US commanders sought authority to attack inside Pakistan: report Bush administration manipulated TV military analysts: report Rice urges Iraq's Arab neighbors to seize moment in Iraq Rice urges Iraq's Arab neighbors to meet 'obligations' US not scaling back demands on North Korea: Bush In pushing Arab support for Iraq, Rice seeks counterweight to Iran South Korea open to 'results' summit with North Korea Carter holds second meeting with Hamas chief Iraq must pay more for own security, rebuilding: US senators Bush urges passage of US-Colombia free trade deal Bush, Lee to wrap up US-South Korea summit Bush, South Korea's Lee take up North Korea and trade pact US urges Russia to backtrack over separatist Georgia regions Rice marks 25th anniversary of Beirut embassy attack MOU signed to allow South Koreans visa-free travel to US Former Pentagon official calls Iraq war "a major debacle" New endorsements boost Obama's superdelegate count Carter meets Hamas chief despite US objections Study faults US Iraq, Afghan reconstruction teams US carbon emissions to rise 23 percent over UN benchmark: IEA US urges Russia to scrap decree on Abkhazia, South Ossetia Carter meets Hamas supremo in Damascus Beef deal buoys US-South Korea summit US marks 25th anniversary of Beirut embassy bombing Carter meets Hamas chief in Syria White House: Cuba changes 'cosmetic' Rice concerned by Russia-Georgia tensions Former US president Carter in Syria for talks with Hamas supremo US says Marshalls could lose millions if missile base lease ends US official urges Japan to step up child porn battle Beef deal buoys US-SKorea summit South Korea proposes permanent liaison link with North Bush: US backs Lebanon sovereignty, democracy Uribe invites US Speaker Pelosi to Colombia over trade row Brown seeks tighter Iran sanctions McCain's age is not an issue, his adviser says Air force general disciplined over 'tainted' contract Brown calls for fresh sanctions on Iran No US plan to fight terror in Pakistan tribal belt: watchdog Rice has no plans to meet Iranian at conference on Iraq Zimbabwe opposition supporters murdered, abducted: US Washington reiterates backing for Lebanese government US changes tack over North Korea nuclear program Washington reiterates its support of Lebanese government Carter defies critics to meet Hamas in Egypt US lacks coherent plan to fight terror: government watchdog Rice cites NKorea progress, but remains skeptical Carter meets Hamas leaders in Egypt Bush vision on climate change under fire at Paris meeting Top US diplomat in Lebanon to meet with rival leaders Bush vision on climate change faces crunch test in Paris New mechanism set to verify North Korea's nuclear program Mechanism mulled to verify North Korea's nuclear program Obama would do 'everything' to help Israel defend itself US high court mulls death for child rape Rice discusses Tibet, Iran with Chinese FM Foreign powers mull 'incentives' for Iran during nuclear talks Washington 'speechless' after Ahmadinejad 9/11 comment US slams "politically motivated" violence in Zimbabwe Japan Airlines pleads guilty in US price-fixing case Bush: US to halt greenhouse gas rise by 2025 Hamas delegation in Egypt for Carter meeting Bush to outline climate change vision US security adviser and Israeli FM discuss Iran McCain on trail of mythical Reagan Democrats British PM floats proposals to strengthen relationship with US SKorea, US in talks on delaying US troop cuts: official US senator Arlen Specter's cancer returns Latest changes in Cuba 'interesting': US commander US warmly backs new Cyprus talks: Rice Bush to outline vision for fighting climate change US military chief calls Iran top challenge, urges dialogue Rice calls for respect of Turkish democracy in AKP case Surging energy, food prices stoke US inflation fears US panel urges hedge funds to be more transparent US national security advisor in Israel for talks on Iran: radio Bush, Ban discuss Zimbabwe stand-off Bush eager to work with Berlusconi again: White House Surging energy, food prices stoke US wholesale costs Bush, Pope to have 'frank' talks CIA transited three terror suspects through Germany: report US embassy in Baghdad cleared for occupancy Obama dogged by 'bitter' guns and religion row US accepts tentative nuke deal with NKorea: White House US envoy to hold talks with Dalai Lama on Tibet turmoil Bush envoy to hold talks with Dalai Lama on Tibet turmoil US military to free AP photographer held in Iraq White House releases 200 million in food crisis aid US military to free AP photographer in Iraq Bush envoy to hold talks with Dalai Lama Bush, White House runners reject Carter-Hamas meeting Indonesia, US must cooperate on bird flu: US official Carter not representing US in Mideast tour: White House No back-channel talks on Iran: US Hamas and Syria must be included in peace deal: Carter US troops plan to stay put in Baghdad's Sadr City: general White House runners reject Carter-Hamas meeting US forces chief in Japan vows to get tough on crime Carter tours rocket-battered Israeli town US presses Iraq neighbours at Damascus meeting Iran - the new motivation for US war in Iraq US, Iran in secret discussions on nuclear program: report First Saddam, then Al-Qaeda, now Iran motivates US war in Iraq Pennsylvania outcome could sway undecided super-delegates US welcomes power-sharing deal in Kenya, calls for reforms US push for new security mechanism irks Southeast Asia SKorea hopes to strengthen 'bedrock' alliance in US summit Higher commodity prices help developing countries: Paulson Carter defends plan to meet Hamas over Israel criticism US confrontation with Iran unlikely in Iraq: US defense secretary US confrontation with Iran unlikely: US defense secretary Bush aide calls China Olympics boycott a 'cop-out' Carter defends plan to meet Hamas despite Israel criticism Former US president Carter shrugs off criticism of Hamas meet Israel urges Carter not to meet Hamas chief Israel urges former US president Carter not to meet Hamas chief US ex-secretary of state says China-Taiwan meet is 'good news' US counting on 'diplomatic surge' for Iraq US asks SKorea to send personnel to Afghanistan Nepal Maoists should be struck off US terror list: Carter Bush assures Iraqis will undergo 'transition' Iran replaces Al-Qaeda as chief US concern in Iraq: report US advice unheeded in Basra campaign: Petraeus US will work with partners to avert future crisis: Paulson G7 approves financial sector reform plans Guantanamo trial process unjust: defense attorney Show you 'care' about Iraq, Crocker urges Arabs Bush says no plans to attack Iran: interview US staff to start moving into new embassy in weeks US navy turns away boats in Gulf, Iran denies confrontation US urges Mugabe to stop 'violence and intimidation' Olympics plans 'haven't changed' White House: 'stay tuned' on Bush Olympics plans US military turns away speed boats in Gulf G7 statement will be 'slightly more negative' about US: source Rice denies NKorean nuclear deal Rice urges China to grant media, diplomatic access to Tibet Landmark China-Taiwan talks "best way" to ease tensions: US Iran triggering Shiite "backlash" in Iraq, US ambassador claims US welcomes landmark China-Taiwan talks US and SKorea resume beef import talks US holds AP photographer in Iraq despite amnesty Democrats shun free trade deals in bid for blue-collar votes ASEAN hails appointment of US ambassador OAS chief to US Congress: no Venezuela-terrorist link Gates: Iraq drawdown should continue if conditions improve US lawmakers delay vote on Colombia trade pact Bush ties Iran, Al-Qaeda, among 'greatest threats' Detainee evokes bin Laden at Guantanamo hearing US election sharpens China Olympic debate Gates says Iraq drawdown should continue if conditions improve Bush, special envoy, discuss Sudan Strauss-Kahn pledges IMF role in financial crisis House delays vote on Colombia trade pact US, Chinese defense chiefs open hotline US: Olympics protestors have rights US Senate passes 'not perfect' housing bill: lawmaker China, US defence chiefs talk Taiwan in first phone call: report Rice to attend Iraq meeting in Stockholm US marines say they have begun operations in Afghanistan Market reforms can't wait for crisis to end: Bernanke No Congress approval needed for Iraq troop deal: US official Bush: Zimbabwe must release vote tally now US naval leaders seeking to expand African sea police US advises Carter against any meeting with Hamas China's military rise 'lacks transparency': US commander US and SKorea to resume stalled beef talks No Congress approval for Iraq troop deal: official US Congress condemns Tibet crackdown, seeks dialogue US envoy to ASEAN vows to push for reforms in Myanmar Bush plans to announce return to 12 month combat tours: official US House calls China to end Tibet crackdown US urges EU to boost aid to Iraqi refugees US governor sends advisor to NKorea for nuclear talks Bush bridles at calls to shun Olympics gala US: Al-Qaeda equally dangerous in Iraq, Afghanistan Democrats fear next president faces Iraq 'quagmire' US expresses concerns over Egyptian elections Rice to travel to Arab Gulf for talks on Iraq, Mideast peace: official Rice to Gulf for talks on Iraq, Mideast peace: official Warm and fuzzy ads soften voters' view of Clinton, Obama Rice to travel to Gulf for talks on Iraq, Mideast peace: official US interested in setting up Tibet consulate Bush urges China to talk to Dalai Lama Democrats warn next president faces Iraq "quagmire" White House suggests Bush to freeze US troop withdrawals Envoys meet in Beijing on stalled NKorean nuclear deal US president gets an earful from Afghan governors Clinton, McCain, Obama play to gallery in Iraq hearings US says Shanghai bloc not turning into military alliance Obama calls for talks with Iran over Iraq US says Central Asian bloc not turning into military alliance Rice calls for speedy power-share agreement in Kenya Clinton, McCain play to gallery, Obama awaits, in Iraq hearing Iran risks more sanctions over nuclear program: US US hits quota on visas for professionals; random lottery set Top US general calls for pause in Iraq troop withdrawal US, Mexico, Canada discuss trade, security ahead of summit Fed staff see first half economic 'contraction' Bush to make speech on Iraq after Congress testimony Myanmar's women of "courage" win US award White House does not rule out Bush missing Olympics opening Clinton, McCain play to gallery in Iraq hearing US says Hellfire missiles kill 12 in Baghdad Clinton demands withdrawal from Iraq Anti-war protests disrupt Petraeus hearings US Iraq chiefs face Senate grilling over war's progress US mortgage crisis may cost 945 bln dlrs worldwide: IMF Bush to join Mideast peace summit in May: Palestinians CIA rendered 14 prisoners to Jordan: report US orders staff out of Yemen US embassy to pull staff from Yemen High drama expected as Petraeus heads to Congress US planning open-ended military commitment in Iraq: report Rice's spokesman denies speculation she hopes to be VP US defends decision to renew Blackwater deal in Iraq US 'works closely' with Yemeni government on rocket attack Bush clashes with Congress over Colombia trade deal US set to sign main Czech radar deal: embassy Hillary Clinton calls on Bush to boycott Olympic ceremony White House insists on Bush attending Olympics White House calls for release of Zimbabwe vote results US State Department works on security for Olympic torch Bush trip to Europe 'consequential, historic': White House US questions ruling party's call for vote recount in Zimbabwe Bush says Colombia trade pact 'urgent' White House backs Iraqi PM's militia crackdown Months-long NKorea nuclear impasse must end: US envoy Iran says US requests more Iraq talks China slams proposed US House resolution on Tibet Tamil Tigers set up presence in US: report Bush urged to focus terror fight on Afghanistan, Pakistan Political progress in Iraq 'halting and superficial': US study Bush leads tributes as Hollywood mourns Heston Bush eulogizes Heston as 'strong advocate for liberty' US presidential hopefuls seek closer links with Asia US envoy hopes for NKorea progress in Singapore Iraqi forces performed 'pretty well' in Basra: McCain Basra unrest 'anomaly' as US mulls troop drawdown US commander to seek pause in Iraq troop withdrawal Putin, Bush begin swansong talks in Russia Pentagon caught between exhausted US military, security in Iraq US vote shadows world climate talks: green groups US, Russia in tense swansong summit Colombia fires PR firm with Clinton link US defence chief meets Oman's ruler US sailor handed to prosecutors over Japanese cabbie murder Bush to address Croatians praising NATO membership Blackwater contract in Iraq renewed for one year US defence chief in Oman for talks with sultan US general says SKorea needs to bolster missile defense US says slams Belarus call for more embassy staff cuts Bush Senior to open new US embassy in Berlin US to send more troops to Afghanistan in 2009: Gates Bush arrives in Croatia after NATO summit US president arrives in Croatia after NATO summit 'Friends' Bush and Putin leave strained US-Russia ties US 'troubled' after Zimbabwe charges journalists NKorean comments 'very unhelpful': US envoy US sailor says voices told him to stab Japanese cabbie: lawyer US, Japan, Australia to hold security talks in Hawaii: report Russia's Putin joins NATO for unprecedented sumit US intelligence estimate on Iraq paints positive picture: report US senators worry about taxpayer exposure to Bear Stearns US lawmakers blast aviation agency over safety lapses In rebuff to Bush, NATO keeps Georgia, Ukraine in the cold SEC chief hints of probe into Bear Stearns downfall US "disappointed" by activist's jail sentence in China 'No offence' White House tells Russia over NATO expansion US unimpressed by prospect of second round of Zimbabwe vote US senators worry about taxpayer role in Bear Stearns' rescue Bernanke says multiple rate cuts were 'justified' McCain says he knows economics better than Clinton, Obama US Senators urge China to resolve Tibet crisis peacefully Paulson urges China to lift barriers on environmental technology For Bush, French leader is the 'latest incarnation of Elvis' Obama snaps up 40 million dollars plus in March US warns worsening economy could hit climate change battle US warns on economy as Africa seeks climate aid US, Czech Republic agree on missile defense radar Bear Stearns still hot topic as Bernanke denies 'bailout' US senators offer bipartisan plan to help with foreclosures US Treasury Secretary talks trade in China under shadow of Tibet Al-Qaeda number two says bin Laden 'healthy and well': US monitor Lawmakers told US Internet gambling ban hard to enforce NATO to invite in Albania, Croatia but little hope for others Too soon to tell who won, lost in Basra: US military chief Enjoying polls bounce, Obama says Clinton's no Rocky US wants 3,600 more African troops in Darfur by June: envoy US condemns Myanmar arrests of political activists Bush feeling 'good' over more NATO troops for Afghanistan US hails France's efforts to free Colombia captives US wants 3,000 more African troops in Darfur by June - envoy Olympics ban "not best way" on Tibet: White House Paulson urges peaceful solution in Tibet on China visit In China, Paulson expresses concern over Tibet violence Bush backs Georgia, Ukraine for NATO amid European doubts Bush sees 'unprecedented' cooperation with Russia on missiles US lawmakers question Moscow's role in Litvinenko poisoning US warns of kidnap threat in southern Philippines US treasury chief in China to talk Tibet, trade NATO leaders seek to bridge gulf over Georgia, Ukraine Top US senator says Basra attack may strengthen Sadr Robert Redford turns heads on Capitol Hill US says Arab summit failed because it was held in Syria US lawmakers try to block Bush from going to Olympics US urges Zimbabwe government to respect people's will US backs Georgia, Ukraine NATO bids US weapons budget comes under fire for overspending US urges Mugabe's Zimbabwe to respect people's will Libya, France to join US naval exercises: Greece US calls Dalai Lama "man of peace" US urges NKorea to move quickly on nuke deal Gates hopeful for some Afghan reinforcements Bush backs Ukraine's NATO bid, opening split US-China ties key for Pacific region success: Australian PM US senator criticizes China for 'unfair' attacks on Dalai Lama Pentagon staffer guilty of handing secrets to China agent Bush starts Europe tour in NATO aspirant Ukraine US-China ties crucial for Pacific region: Australian PM Paulson says he'll raise Tibet issue with Chinese officials Gates says Iraqi army appears to have performed well NATO unlikely to fill all Afghan military requirements: Gates US urges Zimbabwe to announce results as soon as possible US hails 'positive step' from Shiite leader Sadr US charges Al-Qaeda leader with Africa bombings US charges Guantanamo detainee with Africa embassy bombings Bush starts European tour in NATO aspirant Ukraine Obama picks up new endorsement Bush leaves for NATO summit Iraq fighting plays out in US election race US issues new travel warning against Eritrea Al-Qaeda grooming militants who 'look western': CIA chief Rice slams Mugabe regime as 'disgrace' to Zimbabwe US jittery over Pakistan terror efforts: analysts Bush off to Europe to rally Afghanistan support, farewell Putin Israel pledges to remove West Bank roadblocks Rice secures Israeli pledge to remove West Bank roadblocks Rice calls for 'better life' for Palestinians US Secretary of State Rice calls for 'better life' for Palestinians US Secretary of State Rice in Mideast to boost peace talks Free-market thinking takes hit from US economic crisis Bush will not demand Germany send troops to Afghan south: report Rice again in Mideast to boost peace talks NKorean military hardliners seen behind nuclear deal deadlock Top Bush adviser resigns under cloud of scandal Paulson to raise currency, Tibet with China at economic talks Rice says US remarkable for progress on race US installs interim commander in Iraq, Afghanistan China needs to continue accelerating rise in yuan: US Bush calls for China dialogue with Dalai Lama envoys Charges dropped against Marine in Haditha case Bush 'optimistic' ahead of Putin missile talks: report Violence a "defining moment" for Iraq: Bush Nobel laureate Al Gore may be Democratic peacemaker Bush welcomes Australia's new prime minister US drone crashes south of Mogadishu Bush and Australian PM in talks to reinforce security links White House says NKorea missile tests 'not constructive' US sees 'excellent' ties with Taiwan under new leader Sunny skies ahead for US-French relations Bush to welcome British PM in April: White House Haitian PM visits US ahead of donor meet Bush sees progress in Iraq despite upswing of violence US will join official Chinese trip to Tibet: spokesman Libya proposes settlement for terrorist victim claims: US US diplomat due to make new Asia tour US Army suspends suspect Afghan munitions deal US stepping up unilateral attacks in Pakistan: report US lawmakers tell Kadhafi of interest in gas, oil Paulson to visit China next week for economic talks Bush confident Iraqi govt will defeat Shiite militias US senators tell Kadhafi of interest in gas, oil US stepping up unilateral strikes in Pakistan: report Bush has invited Abbas to hold White House talks: US Bush voices 'deep regret' at Egypt shooting: White House Bush 'concern' over Tibet as Games boycott list expands Bush, Putin to discuss Cold War treaties next month: report Bush says Britain still top US ally Bush calls Iraqi crackdown in Basra a 'positive moment' US, China press NKorea over nuclear arms declaration Bush, Hu press NKorea over nuclear arms declaration Start of Haditha court martial delayed by one day: US military Bush tells Hu shipment of warhead fuse to Taiwan a 'mistake' WHouse praises French plans for reinforcements in Afghanistan US says Iran could do more to help end Iraq unrest US, China pledge to continue work on North Korean nukes Pentagon says new Iraq fighting arises from surge's success US, SKorea demand NKorea submit full nuclear declaration Canada's high court weighs Guantanamo detainee case Bush announces April visit to Russia US Fifth Fleet regrets killing of Egyptian in Suez McCain vows no retreat from Iraq, sends olive branch to Europe US must review regulation of securities firms: Paulson Bush meets military chiefs on Iraq Palestinian president to meet Bush in Washington US says Iran behind violence in Iraq FBI agents training Philippine forces: official US admits killing Egyptian with Suez Canal warning shots Obama camp turns on Clinton over pastor row Pakistan PM calls for political solution to terror fight Bush waives law to give millions to Pakistan's anti-terror fight US warns North Korean politics could scuttle nuclear deal US House Speaker Pelosi rejects Olympics boycott: report US fears Zimbabwe will prevent free elections Bush maintains silence on Tibet unrest US, Russia hold follow-up missile defense talks in Washington India rejects US timeline for nuclear deal Bush ready to work with Pakistan's new PM: White House US sent Taiwan nuclear missile components by mistake Bush still plans to attend Beijing Olympics: White House Fate of US aid worker a mystery two months on, say officials US says it wants to work with new Pakistan government US sent Taiwan missile detonators by mistake: Pentagon US Navy teams authorized to respond to threats: navy chief Clinton admits error over Bosnia gunfire claim Cheney: Iran seeks weapons-grade uranium enrichment US Marines say considering more patrols in Okinawa Bush telephones new Pakistan PM: official Czech-US pact on anti-missile shield in May: press US officials launch bird flu stockpile in Thailand US, Egypt in dispute over Suez Canal shooting US says no casualties in Suez Canal shooting US troop presence in Iraq to remain steady: report Two US envoys in Pakistan for talks: officials Two US envoys in Pakistan for talks: embassy Taiwan's president-elect Ma poses new dilemma for US Spike in Iraq deaths follows grim milestone of 4,000 dead US troops US, Bahrain sign deal on nuclear energy cooperation: US White House seeks cooperation with new Pakistan government Remains of two kidnapped US guards found in Iraq: FBI Bhutan election is 'positive step' in democratic transition: US Civilian casualties up in Iraq but trends are mixed: US military official Turkish leaders tells Cheney no Afghan help for now Bush envoy voices US concern to Chinese over Tibet Civilian casualties up in Iraq but trends mixed: US military official Rice due in Mideast to advance peace talks: spokesman US, India urge China to pursue dialogue on Tibet US bows to Belarus demands to cut embassy staff Clinton rolls out new economic crisis plan Rice urges China to talk to Dalai Lama as only sustainable policy Rice urges China to talk to Dalai Lama FBI agents to probe deadly Albanian blasts US official says Cheney unlikely to have pressured Saudi over oil US, SKorean ministers to discuss summit and North Korea Cheney hits out at Iran, Syria as he wraps up Mideast peace push Rice due back in Middle East next week: Cheney Cheney wraps up Mideast peace push US relaxes travel warning to Kenya: State Department US military death toll in Iraq hits 4,000 Al-Qaeda number two calls for strikes against US, Israel China hits back at Pelosi's Tibet criticism Al-Qaeda number two calls for strike against US, Israel US military death toll in Iraq hits 4,000: AFP tally Thousands in Japan protest over US military Iraq freedom worth cost, minister says as US toll nears 4000 US slow to take Iraqis displaced by five years of war Cheney warns Palestinians over anti-Israel violence Iraqi detainees refusing to go home: US general Cheney arrives in Ramallah for talks with Abbas Cheney to meet Abbas in bid to revive Mideast peace efforts Japan's Okinawa stages rally against US military US wants Britain to lead 'surge' in southern Iraq: report Cheney to meet Abbas in bid to revive peace efforts Patriotism spat tars latest round of Clinton-Obama battle Cheney: Israeli security safe in peace talks Indian foreign minister to visit US amid nuclear deadlock Bush sees Ma victory as 'fresh opportunity' for Taiwan Strait McCain says US must listen more to European allies on key issues Cheney arrives in Israel for Mideast peace push Bush congratulates Taiwan election winner Ma After Saudi oil talks, Cheney to Israel for peace effort Cheney, Saudi king find common ground on oil Cheney, Saudi king discuss energy stability Obama wins backing from Hispanic governor US welcomes talks between rival Cypriot leaders Obama wins endorsement of Hispanic governor Richardson US defense chief meets commanders over Iraq strategy McCain slams Chinese 'mistreatment' of Tibetans America says the Doha round is not a 'North-South' matter Cheney discusses oil, Mideast with Saudi king US sanctions British, Armenian firms for Iran exports Rice apologizes to Obama over passport incident Bush prays for US troops on Easter holiday White House back pedals on Bush comments on Iran bomb McCain and Blair discuss Middle East, climate change: spokesman US navy, Japan probe taxi driver's death Rice tells Obama 'sorry' about passport incident US Justice probes Alcoa Bahrain bribe allegations: report US House Speaker slams Chinese 'oppression' in Tibet Obama wins key endorsement in White House race US VP Cheney holds talks with Saudi king US VP Cheney arrives in Saudi Arabia US House Speaker urges international probe into Tibet unrest Tibetans greet US speaker Pelosi Thousands of Tibetans greet US speaker Pelosi US Speaker Pelosi to meet Dalai Lama US strikes investment accords with Abu Dhabi, Singapore funds Thailand to use 'quiet diplomacy' to make Myanmar democratic US strikes investment deals with Abu Dhabi, Singapore funds US, Abu Dhabi, Singapore agree sovereign wealth fund principles Tibet crisis won't dissuade Bush from attending Olympics Fed to auction 75 bln dlrs in liquidity move 'Time frames' for Mideast talks in Moscow under review: US Bush "cautiously optimistic" about missile deal with Moscow Rice, Gates brief Bush on Russia trip Rice calls Chinese FM to urge restraint in Tibet Bahrain king to visit the White House Tibet no reason for Bush to miss Olympics: White House Iraq withdrawal would hand Al-Qaeda victory: McCain Bush to visit Croatia on April 4-5: Zagreb Karzai and US VP Cheney urge more from NATO in Afghanistan Karzai and US VP Cheney want more effort in Afghanistan US VP Cheney expects new Pakistan govt to be good allies US VP Cheney in surprise visit to Afghanistan US VP Cheney visits Afghanistan US VP Dick Cheney arrives in Afghanistan US prods NKorea to give nuclear declaration this month Bush to push for Georgia's entry into NATO Bush OKs supplying arms to Kosovo US launches legal review of Swiss-Iran gas deal Democrats jump on McCain's Iran-Qaeda gaffe Cheney meets Oman sultan with spotlight on Iran US ambassador vows to help trace Yemeni attackers US would welcome Tibet dialogue: State Department Bush to push for Georgian entry into NATO McCain signals strong support for Israel Five years on, Bush vows victory in Iraq US wireless broadband auction raises 19 bln dlrs US regulatory shift to add 200 billion dlrs to mortgage market US regulatory shift adds 200 billion dlrs to mortgage market Five years on, Bush says Iraq war will end in victory US grants 150 million dollars to Palestinian Authority Bush defends Iraq record amid protests, five years on McCain signals vigorous support for Israel Cheney to discuss Iran with Oman sultan McCain warns Israel's armed foes also threaten world No US proposals given on missile defence: Russia China's controversial aid policy to come under scrutiny Bush says alleged Venezuela-FARC ties 'closer' than thought Envoy says US set to bow to Belarus call for embassy cuts Marine charged with murder over Fallujah death: military US says embassy was target of Yemen attack White House hopeful McCain seeks full access to Tibet US govt to check safety compliance in all US airlines Protests in US cities to mark Iraq war anniversary Divided Fed delivers rate cut of three-quarters of a point Economy distracts Americans on Iraq war anniversary US adds Al-Qaeda-linked Somali militants to terror list After Iraq, Cheney in Oman for Iran-focused talks Fed seen cutting rates further in multi-pronged crisis effort US-Russia fail to end missile defence dispute US Marines back-up arrive in Afghanistan: army US embassy potential target of Yemen attack: State Dept McCain backs Jerusalem as 'Israeli capital' Two killed in Yemen school blasts near US embassy Rice calls for Kosovo sides to refrain from violence McCain backs 'Jerusalem as Israeli capital' 'No agreement' reached with US on missile defence: Russia NKorea, US to hold more nuke talks Two killed in Yemen school blasts near US embassy: police Sharp downturn in US economy: Paulson US vice president meets US soldiers at Iraq air base Fed set to cut rates again in effort to stem crisis, but how far? Security tightened after Chinese embassy wall spray painted Bush predicts that US will ride out 'challenging times' US steps up radio broadcasts in crisis-hit Tibet US condemns violence in Kosovo: spokesman Putin hails 'very serious' letter from Bush US signs visa-waiver deals with Hungary, Lithuania and Slovakia Paulson declines comment on dollar intervention US-Russia deal on missile shield possible by early 2009: Gates Rice urges Serbian leaders to rein in Kosovo Serbs US slams Swiss-Iranian gas deal for sending 'wrong message' White House hopefuls attack Bush as Wall St reels US ups development aid for DR Congo: USAID chief US troops needed in Iraq: McCain Russia strikes upbeat note on easing tension with US US slams China's expusion of foreign media from Tibet Cheney urges Arabs to counter Iran in Iraq Bush predicts US will ride out 'challenging times' US slams 'highly restricted' electoral process in Iran Bush backs Fed moves, says US will manage 'challenging times' US current account gap shrinks for first time in 6 years Top US officials Rice, Gates hold missile defence talks in Moscow US urges China to talk to Dalai Lama as concern grows over Tibet US, Thai officials talk trade for first time since coup Rice and Gates in Moscow for missile defence talks Cheney makes surprise visit to Iraq US Defense Secretary Gates departs for Moscow In emergency move, Fed cuts key rate, offers quick aid to brokers US Defense Secretary Gates heads to Moscow Four FBI agents among wounded in Pakistan blast: ABC Troop surge won't stop Iraq oil fraud, insurgency: leading Democrat EU states lining up to sign US visa deals next week: Chertoff US Supreme Court in historic hearing on gun laws Cheney to push Mideast peace, Iraq ties Iraq: a three trillion dollar war? Fed set to make fresh rate cut as credit crisis worsens US military growing weary in Iraq US envoy sees more moderate leaders in Muslim world Democrats upbeat, eye bigger majority in US Congress Five years on, Iraq still a nation at war China's Tibet crackdown highlights US rights policy flaws McCain eyes statesman's image, Obama under fire Rice urges Chinese 'restraint' in Tibet Tibetan monks hold anti-China protest in Washington McCain heads to Iraq, Middle East to burnish image: report Racism, sexism charges poison White House race US issues travel warning for Tibet White House hopeful Obama condemns Tibet crackdown US to push Mideast peace, Iraq ties Rice leaves Chile en route for US Bin Laden associate in US custody: Pentagon US military reports 2,688 sex assault claims last year US secretary of state arrives in Chile US House passes spy bill, challenges White House Alleged Bin Laden associate in US military custody: Pentagon Iran election 'results cooked,' US says Bush says economy going through rough patch Condoleezza Rice takes time out to visit Brazilian church Bush seeks to reassure over state of US economy Bush to speak on Iraq anniversary US doubts Iranians have many 'political choices' in polls US: China must not use force on Tibet demos Iraqi leaders short on progress, US general says: report US ambassador asked China to show restraint in Tibet: spokesman McCain 'concerned' about Basra situation China must respect Tibetan culture: US US nuclear envoy leaves Geneva after inconclusive NKorea talks US Congress passes 3 trillion dollar budget US House holds rare secret session on spy bill Vietnam rejects US rights report US firm, CEO admit weapon, nuclear-linked export violations US sees no breakthrough in NKorea nuclear talks New anti-Semitism disguised by hatred of Israel, report says No link between Saddam and Al-Qaeda: Pentagon study Bush condemns Iraq archbishop's 'murder' US financial chiefs urge mortgage, banking reforms Bush seeks to reassure on economy CIA chief says China not acting as "responsible" major power US calls Iraq archbishop's death 'murder' Bush to visit Ukraine, Romania, Croatia US financial chiefs urge overhaul of mortgage, credit markets US still eyeing Venezuela over alleged FARC support: Rice Bush to visit Ukraine ahead of NATO summit No link between Saddam and Al Qaeda: Pentagon study Bush has not changed dollar policy: White House US, Brazilian ministers sign memo against racial discrimination Bush to host Ahern for St Patrick's Day Pentagon turns up dozens of interrogation videotapes: officials Bush aide to visit Rwanda, Zambia US Treasury Sec. says strong dollar in national interest White House urges US consumers to spend US shuns European Commission on visa waivers North Koreans hold nuclear talks with US in Geneva US to press ahead with visa deals on country-by-country basis: Chertoff US Treasury chief urges overhaul of mortgage rules Florida proposes June 3 Democratic primary re-vote Rice discusses Latin America tensions on Brazil visit China hits back at US on rights, says Iraq war a disaster China hits back at US on human rights, says Iraq war a disaster New dollar low is 'not good tidings': Bush Five years on, Rice admits mistakes in Iraqi reconstruction Bush administration tightens air pollution standards Commander's departure spotlights US divisions US mulls new statement to break North Korea deadlock New round of Guantanamo hearings launched Obama touts commander-in-chief credentials Rice, Gates to take missile shield talks to Russia US nuclear envoy urges full disclosure from NKorea Rice defends dropping China from rights blacklist EU Commission gets 'green light' for visa talks with US: Frattini Rice, Gates to head to Russia: White House US denies Iran rift, war plans US slaps sanctions on Bahrain bank for Iran links Estonia, Latvia sign visa deals with US, despite EU concerns Bush hits Chavez over ties to rebels US has 'very low' hopes for Iran vote US Mideast chief Fallon in Baghdad: military US sets dates for Marines' Japan rape case US ambassador quits Belarus amid diplomatic row: embassy Latvia signs US travel deal despite EU concerns Hopes for US, NKorea to break nuclear impasse US says Mozambique human rights violated by security forces Bush to meet South Korean, Caribbean leaders New Fed liquidity effort boosts confidence, for now French prosecutor wants Continental tried for Concorde crash Human rights abuses in Asia come under US fire US joint fighter program over budget, late: US report Conditions in Iraq fragile despite drop in violence: Pentagon US envoy chides Russia for lifting Abkhazia sanctions US appeals to Greece, Macedonia for NATO breakthrough NATO reluctance in Afghanistan risking lives: US chief US commander of Middle East forces steps down New race row rocks Democrats as Mississippi votes Air Force retires first stealth fighter Bush: US vote won't shape Iraq withdrawal Gates assured McCain on tanker competition: letter US drops China from list of top human rights abusers US regrets Russia's lift of Abkhazia sanctions : envoy David Paterson: New York's first black governor in waiting? Estonia, Latvia to sign US travel deals amid EU concerns New York governor's sex scandal 'sad,' says Bush US military admits 'limited' understanding of Chinese aims US, NKorea to meet in Geneva on nuclear impasse US, Iraq begin talks on future troop presence Germany, US deepen anti-terror cooperation US, NKorean nuclear envoys to meet this week: report US, NKorean nuclear envoys to meet this week: reports McCain heads to Israel, Europe Bush pays tribute to women of Myanmar, Cuba, Belarus US sends first envoy to fight Muslim misperceptions Boeing to protest air refueling contract Rice seeks to maintain peace momentum despite 'unhelpful' settlements Gates silent on report Mideast commander may be replaced US lawmakers sue to force ex-White House aides to testify Rice, Livni meet as US says Israeli settlements 'unhelpful' Al-Qaeda in Iraq may try for spectacular attacks: general Rice Israeli settlement announcement 'unhelpful,' US says 'Torture-tainted evidence' mars US legal image: rights group Bush, Poland's Tusk discuss missile shield plans Israeli settlement plan 'unhelpful,' US says Bush frees 4.9 million dollars in aid to Kenya, Uganda 'Torture-tainted evidence' mars US legal image: report US Marines looking at closing large bases in western Iraq: general Bush: Cheney to prod, 'reassure' on Middle East trip US closely following Pakistan politics: White House US: Lebanon vote delay 'unacceptable' US Senate committee to release mixed verdict on Iraq: report Cheney to visit Middle East: White House Cheney to visit Middle East US admits no silver bullet in US-led drive against Iran Israeli FM heads to US US ready to work with Malaysia's Abdullah: spokesman Obama backer wins House seat in Republican stronghold Bush vetoes interrogation limits Bush, Putin discuss NATO summit: Kremlin US sits tight despite Belarus bid to banish ambassador Bush voices concern over US economic woes US ambassador to remain in Belarus: official Bush: Cuba must change before US policy does US lawmakers push to bolster product watchdog after recalls US blames Al-Qaeda after Baghdad blasts kill 68 Bush to react to new US jobless figures Serbia risking future over Kosovo, says US official Fed opens cash spigot to ease tightening credit squeeze US blasts 'unjustified' Belarus diplomatic move Rice promises to keep up truce efforts: Palestinians US calls Bangladesh group 'terrorist organisation' US plans Kitty Hawk visit to Hong Kong: report Cuffed and silent, notorious arms dealer in Thai custody Bush leads world denunciation of Jerusalem strike US puts ships from Syria on watchlist Both Clinton and Obama reassured Canada on trade: reports Bush tells Olmert US 'firmly with Israel' after attack New Iraq progress report due April 8-9 US raises security precautions for ships arriving from Syria US' Rice condemns Jerusalem attack as 'act of terror' US steps up security for ships that have visited Syria US says it steps up security for ships that have visited Syria Rice to visit Brazil and Chile Europe seeks common visa deal with US Iraq 'surge' downsizes as 2,000 US soldiers return home US sees no Turkish talks with PKK World powers still want Iran nuclear talks: Rice Rice backs Egypt's efforts to bring calm to Middle East US-Iraq pact won't tie Bush successor's hands: White House US renews warning to citizens in Lebanon US cutting operations at main Pacific missile testing range Rice joins women's conference in Brussels US military returns to ex-Soviet Uzbekistan US envoy in Egypt for talks on Mideast truce US calls for diplomatic solution to Colombia crisis China says US exaggerates military threat Rice apparently makes concessions for resumed Mideast peace talks Four Marines to get court-martial in Japan rape case: US US 'disturbed' over rebel links to Venezuela, Ecuador US Air Force tanker war heats up over European winner Northrop backtracks on job moves for tanker contract Big hike in Chinese military spending not the whole story: Gates US: Talk of military aid to Colombia 'premature' UN gets 148 million dollars in US aid pledge for Palestinians Top US military officer opposes timetable for Iraq withdrawal US cautious about Ukraine, Georgia NATO aspirations Bush 'disappointed' by OPEC move US optimistic about Afghanistan reinforcements: Rice US economy sputtering on several fronts: Beige Book US confident of Europe missile deal soon: Fried Boeing says Pentagon to explain tanker decision Friday US plays down Venezuela's troop buildup near Colombia US cannot confirm talks with Iran on Iraq security Laura Bush to visit Haiti, Mexico Cole replaced off Lebanon by two US warships: official Rice wins promise to resume Mideast peace talks Four US Marines facing court-martial in Japan, says report US warship leaves Lebanon for Gulf Iran sees talks with US on Iraq Thursday US pushes India on nuclear deal Rice ends latest Mideast peace bid amid new violence Australia cancels contract for US Seasprite helicopters US lawmaker fears open-ended US military pact in Iraq SEC charges firm, hedge fund managers with 60-mln-dlr fraud New Israeli Gaza incursion overshadows Rice peace push Serbia could isolate itself, US official warns US needs nuclear weapons for rest of century: general Bush 'optimistic' on Mideast breakthrough before 2009 Top Fed official warns more bank write-downs 'likely' New Israel Gaza incursion overshadows Rice peace push Bush backs Colombia, warns 'provocative' Venezuela Boeing seeks 'immediate' air force reasons for tanker loss US halts aid to Bosnian Serb party over nationalism US hopeful NKorea will hand over nuclear declaration soon Bush urges Mideast leaders to 'step up' peace efforts US urges West to follow through on Iran sanctions Bush's top trade negotiating priority is WTO's Doha round Bush calls Uribe, praises action against rebels Bush telephones Medvedev, seeks 'close' ties Iran still backing extremists in Iraq: US general Bernanke urges 'vigorous response' to housing crunch US releases Egypt aid, seeks democratic reforms US, SKorean nuclear envoys meet on six-party talks Cuban spy network to ramp up its work in US, experts say US military chief holds talks with Pakistan leaders Rice tells Israel and Palestinians to do more for peace Rice in Mideast peace push after Gaza bloodshed Rice pushes for Mideast peace after Gaza bloodshed Rice tries to salvage Mideast peace talks after Gaza bloodshed Rice in Mideast to push for peace after Gaza bloodshed US military chief to hold talks with Pakistan leaders China says military budget to rise 17.6 percent in 2008 Rice in Middle East to seek peace talks revival China says military budget up 17.6 percent in 2008 Rice in Egypt at start of Middle East tour Rice, confident of Mideast progress, lashes Hamas Cyber intrusions appear to have originated in China: US US Congress to examine EADS air tanker deal: speaker US condemns Iran sentence of Iranian-US journalist Bush to host Australia's Rudd March 28 Wary US hopes to work with Russia's Medvedev US welcomes UN vote on Iran Pentagon concern at China's rising military muscle US welcomes UN tightening of sanctions on Iran Pentagon voices concern over China's military power US, Canadian-British firms dominate financial news market US missile strike targets 'Al-Qaeda leader' in Somalia US backs Israeli right to defend itself against rockets US backs Colombia's efforts against 'terrorist' rebels Bush still hopeful of Mideast pact: White House Rice departs for Middle East amid new crisis US military says easing sweeping curfew in Japan Top US military official visits Iraq rebel stronghold US economists worried about mortgage losses, consumer debt Rice heads to Middle East after new crisis Bush 'looks forward' to working with new Russian leader US files WTO case over China's media restrictions Somali elders say four civilians killed by US bombs NKorea says war-games will slow its efforts to scrap nukes NKorea steps up attack on joint US-SKorea war games Clinton slams Russian 'retreat' from democracy White House declines comment on Russia vote Clinton team vows to fight pressure to quit Ahmadinejad pokes Uncle Sam in eye on Iraq visit US nuclear envoy leaves China without meeting NKorean Most senior US military official visits Iraq US to bring in trainers to help Pakistani paramilitaries White House calls for end to Gaza violence: spokesman US Secretary of State heads to Middle East as peace talks stumble US, SKorea kick off massive drill, sparking North's anger US, SKorean troops kicks off massive joint drill US urges end to violence in Mideast: White House Bush warns Iran, calls for more NATO troops in Afghanistan Federal court rejects Bush stance over Navy sonar use Bush refuses to commit to pulling more troops from Iraq Bush to press NATO for more troops for Afghanistan Bush hosts Danish PM at Texas ranch US plans to pull more troops from Iraq: report China, US to push on with nuclear, security talks: US defence dept Clinton, Obama in Cold War-style ad blitz Bush aide resigns over plagiarism charges US refuses to intervene in Palestinian damages suits Pentagon to announce winner of massive tanker contract Afghan opium still thriving: US report Bush, NATO chief, discuss Afghan efforts Pentagon set to announce winner of massive tanker contract Growing number of Afghans involved in poppy trade: US New US ambassador takes up post at Vatican White House: Prince Harry's Afghan withdrawal a British issue US dismisses Hezbollah criticism US: Iran sanctions vote 'soon' US military says Marine in custody in Japan rape case US: PKK must still be 'dealt with' Rice to stop in Egypt on Mideast tour Low hopes for US-Moscow ties as Russia votes US says military hotline with China likely within weeks US envoy: Music could help push NKorea to end nuclear ambition NKorea 'gun-shy' after Japan row: former US diplomat Siniora says Lebanon did not ask for US warship Cole deployment escalates regional tensions: press Bush vows to press China on rights at Olympics US to send trainers for Afghan forces: top brass Bush clears way for Palestinian aid US urges 'inclusive and transparent' vote in Myanmar Pentagon hoping no sore losers in lucrative aircraft bid US 'absolutely' opposed to Kosovo partition Sofia, Washington sign deal on US military bases in Bulgaria US sends warship near Lebanon US blacklists four men accused of backing Al-Qaeda in Iraq US welcomes Kenya coalition deal Bush rules out US recession fears Gulf states scrutinising Iran financial dealings: US Ethiopian doubles exports to US under trade pact US economy far from stagflation of 1970s: Bernanke US reopens consulate in Bosnian Serb stronghold Gates believes his message to Turkey got through Turkey should leave northern Iraq 'as quickly as possible': Bush US urges Hungary to resist Russian pressure on pipelines: report Bush rules out second stimulus package US believes its message got through to Turkey US Congress again eyeing anti-doping legislation Turkey tells US its troops will stay in Iraq 'as long as necessary' Israel pounds Gaza militants after rocket death Hamas to pay 'heavy price,' Israeli PM tells Rice 'Don't leave Americans in the jungle,' urges ex-hostage Gates set to press Turkey for quick end to Kurdish offensive Rice urges end to rocket attacks ahead of Mideast trip Rice calls for end to rocket attacks on Israel Taliban controls 10 percent of Afghanistan: US intelligence US regulator to deepen pockets of two mortgage finance firms World Series champion Red Sox visit White House US glad for hostage release by 'reprehensible' Colombia rebels Gates to tell Turks to quickly end incursion in northern Iraq Rice to visit Mideast next week: State Dept US, Czech on cusp of missile shield deal US downplays differences with EU over Czech visa deal Bernanke says weak growth may prompt fresh rate cuts Million-man Obama targets Texas, Ohio after debate US, Czech Republic on verge of missile defense deal US mission in Belgrade reopens after last week's violence US, Czech Republic see missile defense deal very soon US, Czech Republic see missile defense deal soon US downplays Iraq election law trouble Bernanke says weak growth may prompt more rate cuts Bush names envoy to Organization of the Islamic Conference EU reserves right to act on Czech-US visa deal Gates warns India 'clock is ticking' on nuclear accord Rice regrets US rape case in Japan US tells Turkey to end Iraq incursion US Defense Secretary to tells Turkey to end incursion in northern Iraq Rice expresses deep regret over Japan rape case Gates to tell Turks to end incursion in northern Iraq Obama backs Israel, rejects Farrakhan's backing US Secretary of State in Japan amid optimism on North Korea US Secretary of State puts squeeze on NKorea nuclear drive US welcomes Kozulin release, urges Belarus make it permanent Republicans tout 'surge' in Iraq war debate US army chief urges cut in Iraq deployments to 12 months Rice slams breakdown in Kenya talks US, Czech Republic sign visa document US says Turkey acting 'responsibly' in Iraq Czech PM in US touts missile shield plan US promises Palestinian refugees more aid Bush urges successor: Keep Africa focus Poland to get US military upgrade for missile shield: ministry Rice presses for swift resolution to Kenya crisis US defence chief in India to push arms sales, military ties Kim should not wait to declare nukes: former Clinton advisor US high court to review 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill case Singaporean, 10 firms under US Myanmar sanctions Rice urges China to use maximum influence on North Korea US Secretary of State arrives in China for NKorea talks US troops in Okinawa under curfew at least until March 3: military Rice leaves SKorea for second leg of Asian tour US urges Belarus to free opposition leader Major powers want Iran sanctions vote at UN soon Bush reluctant to launch second stimulus plan: governor White House voices unwavering support for Musharraf 140,000 US troops to stay in Iraq: Pentagon Obama gets unwelcome nod from Nation of Islam chief Clinton raps China on 'tainted fish' and 'poison pet food' Clinton paints Obama as foreign policy risk 140,000 US troops to remain in Iraq: Pentagon Bush, Jordan's king to hold White House talks in March Bush urges international pressure on Myanmar Pentagon decision looms on Boeing, EADS contract battle US hopes Turkey raids in Iraq will be short Major powers begin Iran nuclear talks in Washington Cuba's new president names 'old guard' chiefs, US says US slaps more sanctions on supporters of Myanmar regime Clinton fury over Obama photo claims US says satellite shoot-down a success US hopes Turkey incursion in Iraq will be short US envoy calls for Darfur progress on first Sudan visit US defence chief in Indonesia talks on military ties US off to fresh start with SKorea in possible boost to nuclear talks US sees possibility of change in Cuba: diplomat Democrats accuse McCain of breaking campaign spending rules US Marines prepare for 'different kind of fight' in Afghanistan White House campaign packs surprises: analysts Attacks down in eastern Afghanistan: US general Rice arrives in SKorea at start of East Asia tour US pushes for democracy as Cuba picks Castro successor Gates urges Turkey to do more to reconcile with Kurds US defence secretary makes no promises on F-22 fighters for Australia Gates makes no promises on F-22 fighters for Australia US missed intelligence due to wiretap law row: officials Bush's successor asked to beef up military, trade ties with Taiwan Pentagon welcomes ceasefire extension in Iraq: spokesman Rice calls for 'real ... not pretend' power-sharing in Kenya Rice rules out joining White House race as vice president Australia, US reaffirm security talks Rice wants full NKorean disclosure on uranium, proliferation Ex-Guantanamo prosecutor to testify for suspect: lawyer US reins in anger at Russia over Kosovo Rice rules out meeting North Korean official on Asia tour Rice rules out meeting North Korean official on China stop Rice rules out visit to NKorea on Asian trip US wants Japan, Korea in new push against Iran's nuclear plans Ex-top prosecutor to testify in Guantanamo defense case Six powers to meet Monday on Iran nuclear program US on guard for Cuba migration after Castro US keeps frustration at Russia in check as Iran sanctions loom White House calls Iraq ceasefire positive US champions EU's Nabucco gas pipeline project Polish-US talks on missile shield in deadlock: report US praises Sadr ceasefire extension US said it was informed of Turkish raid into Iraq Japan, US agree tighter watch over US troops Tighter watch onUS troops in Japan: minister Gates sees continuity in US relations with Australia Obama escapes Clinton debate unscathed US-Serb rift deepens with embassy attack Bush nixes compromise with Democrats over wiretap law Belgrade US embassy protest is 'intolerable': State Dept US senator voices concern over Liechtenstein bank affair US envoy 'outraged' by storming of US embassy in Belgrade Bush calls Musharraf after elections Gates heads to Australia for stock-taking on Iraq, Afghanistan Satellite strike shows US missile defense works: Gates US urges Serbs to protect besieged US embassy in Belgrade US steps up sanctions on Syria over Lebanese crisis US blames oversight for not revealing terror suspect flights US Treasury freezes assets of Syrian president's cousin Bush ends Africa tour focused on successful partnership US cites CIA flight 'mistakes' Bush: US will stand with Liberia US hopes to keep working with Musharraf with new Pakistan govt Bush winds up African tour in Liberia Bush winding up African tour in Liberia Bush arrives in Liberia Clinton prepares for must-win battles Bush leaves Ghana for Liberia US envoy says optimistic on disarming NKorea Bush heads for Liberia after reassuring Ghana over bases US military says probing new rape case in Japan Nuclear negotiators from two Koreas meet in Beijing US military keeps wary eye on Cuba Washington rejects Palestinian-Kosovo comparison Washington plays down discord in Kenya Fed slashes half point off 2008 US economic growth forecast NKorea seeks to ease fears of secret nuke programme: Hill Bush signals flexibility on AIDS strategy Rights groups accuse US of 'persistent and systematic' racial discrimination Human Rights Watch chief says denied Russian visa India must pass by July key India-US nuclear deal: US senators US troops, families hit with indefinite curfew in Okinawa Asians emerge as swing voters in White House race US troops in Japan under curfew after incidents Pakistani polls to force US to wean away from Musharraf US lawmakers urge review of Cuba policy US defense chief to visit Australia, Indonesia, India, Turkey Three Balkan defense ministers meet with top US official US keeps screws on Cuba despite exit of nemesis Castro US pursues Cuba's isolation despite exit of nemesis Castro Irish PM to address US Congress in April Canada FM hopes Castro's retirement spurs reform in Cuba Bush winds up African tour in 'made-in-the-US' country US troops in Japan under curfew after incidents: reports Taliban defeat will take years: US general US senators say Pakistan polls credible US military holding Afghan journalist for 'Taliban contacts' No US plans to lift embargo as Castro remains thorn in US side White House runners: Castro's exit not enough Bush: World must end Darfur conflict Bush leaves Rwanda for Ghana US troops in Japan to get training after troubling incidents US envoy meets Philippines Muslim rebel chief US Senator Kerry says Pakistan polls credible Bush: Castro departure should mean 'democratic transition' Crisis talks resume in Kenya Bush arrives in Rwanda US president says Kosovo independence will bring peace US, NKorea nuclear envoys to hold talks: report Three accused in JFK airport plot to be extradited to US: judge US envoy in China ahead of Rice visit Three accused in JFK airport plot will be extradited to US: judge Pakistani vote flawed if Musharraf's party wins: US Senator US recognizes independent Kosovo US says remote chance of health impact in massive beef recall Former president Bush endorses McCain Bush unveils new anti-malaria campaign in Tanzania Rice in Kenya for crisis talks Rice arrives in Kenya to push for deal to end crisis Japan protests new incidents with US Marines 143 mln pounds of beef recalled from California plant: US agency US announces recall of beef from California plant Nimitz flyover raises Cold War questions US satellite shoot-down part of space 'arms race': Russia US support for Kosovo risks riling Serbia, Russia Iraqi Awakening members quit over US village raid Bush: US won't 'dictate' Kenya deal US calls for restraint in Kosovo, Serbia US condemns Afghan blast Bush confronts Africa policy critics Bush takes on critics of Africa policies Bush urges elections in Zimbabwe Bush, Kikwete sign aid package US admits it fired on anti-Qaeda fighters in Iraq China urged NKorea to resume nuke talks before US vote Bush tells African cotton producers subsidies are US matter Bush arrives in Tanzania Iran pleads case before anti-money laundering watchdog: US US asked to cut off military aid if Pakistan vote unfair Bush meets Saudi FM at White House US 'surge' likely to end with more troops in Iraq than before: general US lawmakers warn Pakistan of 'consequences' if vote unfair Rice due in Asia for talks on NKorea's nuclear program Lapse of US wiretap law exposes political tug-of-war US seeks to reassure world about bid to destroy crippled satellite New US ambassador to Vatican arrives in Rome: agency Bush to bring 'American compassion' to Africa Top US accountability officer quits over job constraints Syria 'directly responsible' for situation in Lebanon: US official US satellite to enter atmosphere around March 6: US diplomat Bush set to head out on Africa tour Washington readies for Benedict XVI visit Rice to visit Japan Feb 27-28: official Bush in Africa - oil, trade, security never far from surface Bush lashes out at Democrats over wiretap block McCain says early withdrawal from Iraq would mean 'genocide' US attorney general discusses Kurd rebels, Al-Qaeda in Turkey Australia, US reach "open skies" travel accord: minister Rice and Livni discuss Gaza, Iran in Washington talks: israeli official Pakistan election puts US in dilemma Thousands of Guantanamo interrogations were taped: report Bernanke open to more rate cuts, sees second-half rebound US House votes to hold two Bush confidants in contempt US to shoot down satellite: officials Bush says no change in plans to visit Beijing Olympics Bush backs Kenya peace bid but could delay Africa trip US senators appeal to Rice over anti-terrorist law Bush 'frustrated' with lack of Darfur progress Bush could delay Africa trip to push wiretap bill Democrat 'superdelegates' suddenly popular in tight race Zimbabwe deserves better than 'discredited dictator': Bush US backs 'strong democratic' Lebanon on Hariri anniversary US-Iran talks on Iraq postponed: American embassy Japan's Okinawa demands US rein in troops after alleged rape Bush to send Rice to Kenya in bid to end violence Amid 'sluggish growth,' Bernanke open to more rate cuts Boeing subsidiary lawsuit over CIA flights tossed US spy law key to stopping Pakistan-trained militants: Intel chief White House to veto Senate ban on waterboarding Bernanke sees 'sluggish growth,' then acceleration China tells US to drop Cold War attitude after 'spy' arrests Japan's Okinawa demands US reins in troops after alleged rape US Senate votes to forbid waterboarding Okinawa officials demand US rein in troops after alleged rape Bush asked to use Olympics to push for media freedom US orders Clear Channel to divest stations for takeover approval Bush presses lawmakers to pass wiretap bill Bush widens Syria sanctions US says latest WTO draft negotiating texts fall short US could boycott South Africa racism summit US Senate mulls top honor for Myanmar's Suu Kyi US 'not satisfied' with Egyptian efforts to scrap tunnels Iran has capacity to produce nuclear arms: US intelligence US offers aid to Serbia as it spurs Kosovo independence US lawmakers defy Bush on wiretap bill Baseball player Clemens, trainer McNamee grilled over details of doping scandal Rice to appoint energy envoy Rice offers hand to Serbia during 'extraordinarily difficult period' US House sets more time on wire-tapping bill US calls for release of its hostages in Colombia Russian threats toward Ukraine unacceptable: Rice US: No permanent bases anywhere in the world Bush urges Congress to pass wire-tapping law US files appeal at WTO over cotton subsidies dispute Rice to attend Iraq security conference in Kuwait in April World a 'better place' without Hezbollah leader: US spokesman US troops must stay in Iraq beyond 2008: Gates, Rice Estonia, US make strides on visa-free travel, but criticism grows US attorney general makes first Iraq trip US general in Turkey for talks on Kurdish rebels: official US defense chief fractures shoulder in fall US envoy sorry over Japan alleged rape by marine US ambassador heads to Okinawa after alleged rape: official US Senate passes wiretap bill, bows to White House pressure US Senate passes wiretap measure, cedes to White House pressure Rice seeks funds to boost US diplomatic-military cooperation US job cuts mount as slowdown erodes corporate profits Bush imposes, then waives, PLO sanction US mulls whether to promote peace at expense of attack victims US opens long road to execute 9/11 suspects US has rights worries amid Mexico drug war US diplomat summoned by Japanese over rape case: US Russian overflight of US warship 'benign': US Navy chief Bush accuses Iran, Syria of undermining Lebanon US, banks unveil aid for homeowners facing foreclosure Bush vows sustained US help for Africa US rejects Russian call for new space treaty US officials may travel to Okinawa to follow up rape case White House: GM losses 'significant' Iraq launches hunt for kidnapped journalists Japan leaders voice anger over alleged rape by US Marine Obama, Japan, roots for accidental namesake Russian bombers flew over US aircraft carrier: official US brushes off Chavez threat to cut oil deliveries US dismisses Taliban assertion of 'defeat' in Afghanistan US concerned for Darfur refugees after attacks Pentagon official, three others held over China spy charges US confirms upcoming talks with Iran on Iraq Bush condemns Timor president shooting US denies Rice to visit Middle East Bush to welcome UN's Ban on Friday Obama, Clinton reject 'pause' in Iraq troop drawdown Four arrested in US for spying for China Death penalty sought for 9/11 conspirators White House economists see no recession in 2008 US denounces Myanmar constitutional plans Stimulus will help address economic woes Washington denies Rice visit to Middle East Obama rejects 'pause' of Iraq troop drawdown Petraeus: energetic US commander in Iraq Pentagon announces 9/11 charges Some Al-Qaeda leaders flee Iraq with cash: general Gates eyes pause in US troop cuts in Iraq Pentagon to announce 9/11 charges Tom Lantos, key Congress voice on US foreign affairs dies Some of Saudi prince's assets frozen in US: court Committee chairman warns Clemens lawyer over comments Mexican president to visit US amid immigration debate Colin Powell hints he may vote against Republicans Bush hails 'headway' on highlighting Iranian threat Bush pledges no permanent bases in Iraq Bush will support McCain if he wins nomination Sovereign wealth funds come under tight scrutiny in US Rice to Mideast next week to push peace talks US commerce secretary urges investment in Iraq McCain's delicate dance with Republican conservatives Prominent US senator raps China over Iran trade US defence chief, Russian deputy PM trade nuclear quips 9/11 terror suspects in Guantanamo to face trial soon US general says Pakistan nukes safe despite rising militancy Six Guantanamo detainees to face 9/11 charges: report Iran to hold talks with US on Iraq next week: report US envoy says time running out for Indian nuclear deal US threatens more Kenyans with visa restrictions US says Scotland Yard conclusion on Bhutto death 'credible' US Democrats scrap as new votes loom Failure in Afghanistan would threaten Europe: Gates US Army elevates "stability operations" in new manual French troops in S.Afghanistan would be "good signal": Gates Bush urges quick passage of anti-doping accord Bush tours tornado-struck areas Failure in Afghanistan would create a direct threat to Europe: Gates Bush to welcome Georgia president Bush to welcome Danish PM at Texas ranch Appeals court strikes down Bush policy on hazardous emissions Bush says election is fight over his policies Paulson hopes for Japanese action to offset US slump: report US warns Iran over nuclear centrifuges US voices 'serious concerns' about Zimbabwe election NATO chief says Afghan government must improve UN chief hopes for 'stronger' relationship with next US president Congress backs stimulus for stressed US economy NATO states wrangle over Afghanistan troop commitments Israel should not 'worsen' Gaza humanitarian crisis: US US sees shift in Muslim attitudes toward Al-Qaeda US gently chides Russia over election dispute Republican Romney quits White House race, Clinton faces cash crunch White House urges caution on foreign investment curbs Gates raises other options to Afghanistan troop deployment CIA chief says legality of "waterboarding" now uncertain Republican Romney quits White House race Romney abandons White House bid Rice insists Afghanistan strategy is working despite warnings US Treasury cautions China over sovereign wealth fund Tornadoes postpone Bush talks with Mali leader Democratic White House hopefuls look to 'super-delegates' Palestinian premier to US for aid talks US targets 10 Kenyans for visa restrictions Top US, British officials travel to heart of Taliban insurgency No agreement on Afghanistan ahead of NATO meeting US to resume military aid to Thailand US Senate fails to advance its own economic stimulus plan US, Chinese businesses charged over tainted pet food Democratic dead-heat 'not good news' says Dean Order given to fire on Iranian speedboat, but it turned away: Mullen US to make no commitments to Iraq's defense: Gates Maliki and Bush discuss future Iraq-US relationship US to send fuel aid to NKorea despite nuclear list delay McCain cancels European trip to focus on campaign Bush, NATO chief, to meet February 29 NATO shortfalls in Afghanistan put cloud over alliance: Gates US aid to tackle child labour in Philippines Bush offers prayers, government help for storm victims McCain will not meet with British PM: Spokeswoman US could use harsh interrogations again: White House Disabling NKorea's nuclear programs almost completed: US 'Real test' for NATO in Afghanistan: Rice US military in Iraq shows video of 'Al-Qaeda training children' British PM to hold talks with McCain on Friday: spokesman US envoy voices cautious optimism about Afghan drug fight Rice admits 'bumpy' NATO effort in Afghanistan US denies alleged anti-Venezuela plot Democrats dance around Super Tuesday expectations Bush: Darfur, Zimbabwe on list of African challenges At G7, US to urge others to boost economies: official Blackwater key to US-Iraq talks: ambassador US spy reforms working: White House US tightens sanctions noose on Myanmar US expands sanctions on Myanmar regime family, tycoon US prepares visa ban for Kenyan officials: ambassador Bushes send best wishes to Sarkozy, Bruni Pakistan nuclear weapons vulnerable: US US very concerned about Chad unrest: White House Al-Qaeda improving ability to attack US: US intelligence Rice heads to London to discuss Afghanistan US acceptance of Iraqi refugees speeds up Iran rocket test 'unfortunate': White House US warns Sudan to stop any support for Chad rebels Bush congratulates new Thai prime minister Iraq to meet US on long-term troop presence this month US wants Bangladesh emergency rule lifted, elections US probes SocGen board member's stock sales: report Bush sets out tiny 2.9 percent rise in space budget US condemns suicide bombing in Israel US to join trade talks with four Asia-Pacific countries US seeks 'productive' ties with Serbia Iran rocket test 'unfortunate' - White House Clinton targets Obama 48 hours from 'Super Tuesday' US Qaeda strategy fatally flawed: analysts McCain denounces Baghdad bombing US envoy says he urged NKorea to fully declare nukes US to evacuate some embassy staff from Chad US, Russia agree to boost uranium imports US fights to rescue Afghanistan mission Poland, US agree in principle on military cooperation France, Japan, US cooperate on nuclear reactors Gates writes allies on Afghanistan: Pentagon US steps up efforts to rescue 'war on terror' in Afghanistan Rice to visit Britain next week to discuss Afghanistan Bush: US jobs loss 'troubling' Laura Bush pushes Security Council on Myanmar White House: Jobs data shows 'uncertainty' in US economy Future US force cuts will hinge on Iraqi security forces: general Federal Reserve to auction 60 bln dlrs in February Sleepless in battle: marathon US campaign takes its toll US-Vietnam project starts Agent Orange remediation US likely to resume military aid to Thailand: ambassador FBI offers to probe Kenya MP killings: US embassy Navy test fires powerful electromagnetic 'railgun' US, partners prod NKorea to make full nuclear declaration Afghan detainee referred to trial by military commission US mulls slowing Iraq troop drawdown to protect gains US, Russia to hold formal economic talks Gates sends German minister 'stern' letter over Afghanistan: report US beefs up security at border with Canada US brushes aside charge it ignores rights abuses among allies Bush: Don't show Iran US is 'paper tiger' US envoy holds talks in NKorea US wants France to send combat troops to Afghanistan Bush signs spying law extension Kenya violence is 'setback, sad episode,' US says US concerned international community may abandon Afghanistan US flouts human rights with secret prisons, torture: HRW Afghanistan may plunge into 'failed state', experts warn 'Unknown' Obama struggling to woo California Hispanics Democratic race sparks family feud for political sister-act FBI chief lauds Cambodia for its role in 'war on terror' US envoy in NKorea to move nuclear deal: report White House condemns growing repression in Syria US Senate panel OKs expanded economic stimulus package 'Confident' Bush pushes economic stimulus, free trade US calls for immediate Myanmar dialogue White House pleased world has heard from Suu Kyi spokesman Some Kenyans driven from homes based on ethnicity: US Fed cuts rates half-point to guard against economic swoon Fed cuts base rate half-point to 3.0 percent Edwards, Giuliani clear path to White House for rivals Aung San Suu Kyi has rare contact with US: White House Edwards quits White House race US justice chief refuses to call waterboarding torture US blacklists Zimbabwe 'spy chief,' Mugabe's nephew US-Iranian panel does not signal US policy change: US 'Ethnic cleansing' in Kenya: US envoy Afghanistan may plunge into 'failed state,' experts warn Afghanistan may plunge into a "failed state," experts warn US urges China to step up currency reform Greenspan doubts Fed's ability to prevent recession Bush could meet with Lula on stalled trade talks US ambassador questions Iranian interests in Afghanistan FBI chief visits Vietnam: US embassy FBI director expects terror-free Beijing Games FBI director says Beijing Olympic Games will be terror-free US Attorney General says CIA not currently authorized to use waterboarding US calls on Myanmar to release pro-democracy activists NATO, Kosovo top US-Albanian talks Obama says relations with Clinton 'cordial' US State Department expects 'some' fraud in Pakistan polls Army unit probed following allegation of detainee deaths in Iraq US sharply toughens stance toward Syria Rate cut expectations high as Fed opens meeting US economic stimulus bill clears House; Senate debates own plan Bush may veto spy measure extension: spokesman US condemns Syria's jailing of former opposition MP Rice says Kenya violence 'deeply concerning' Senate leaders unveil own economic stimulus, may delay passage Fed auctions 30 billion dollars at 3.123 percent US envoy seeks complete nuke declaration from NKorea US to send troops for training with Philippines: general Bush prods Congress to pass immigration reform FBI director to hold talks in Cambodia: US embassy Bush to welcome Czech PM February 27 Bush says 'time has come' for Israeli-Palestinian peace US propped up Suharto despite rights abuses: documents China's weapons exceed self-defence needs: US military China's weapons exceed self-defense needs: US military Bush: US will 'confront' Iran if necessary Bush to Gaza: 'Look what Hamas has brought you' Top Turkish general to meet US officials in Washington US supports presence by Abbas forces on Gaza border US regrets Ashdown's refusal to be UN Afghanistan envoy Bush to lay out vision for final year FBI director in China for talks on cooperation Giuliani trumpets lack of US media endorsements US-China developing better military ties: US admiral US urges quick naming of UN envoy for Afghanistan UN resolution on Iran to 'open new directions': Rice US warship makes first Hong Kong visit since Thanksgiving row US hails Suharto as a 'historic figure' Liberal dean Ted Kennedy to endorse Obama: reports US economy will keep growing: Treasury Secretary Paulson US presses Japan to start base move US VP Cheney's daughter joins Mitt Romney campaign After two years at helm, Bernanke mettle tested by crisis Bush faces final State of the Union Pakistan spurns broader US combat presence: New York Times Bush team tries to keep lid on frustration over NKorea: experts US military says wanted militant killed in Pakistan Bush condemns bombing in Beirut Rights need addressing before Colombia trade deal: US lawmakers Rice meets Uribe, ex-Colombian paramilitaries US 'regrets' Mugabe decision on Zimbabwe election Rice decries 'foreign interference' in Lebanon following bombing Democrats want Congress to OK any military agreement with Iraq US pushes its climate change agenda despite criticism Bush urges Congress to adopt economic stimulus package White House condemns attack in Lebanon US embassy denounces Lebanon bomb attack Japan, US sign troop deal: official Republican, Democratic White House hopefuls offer stark contrast on Iraq Czech and US negotiators prepare fifth round of anti-missile deal talks US stimulus may be too late, despite swift action: analysts Bush to visit five African countries next month Instructor who fingered Moussaoui gets 5 mln dollars reward Wolfowitz named to head US security panel Rice calls on Egypt to control border with Gaza US willing to fight with Pakistanis against Al-Qaeda: Gates Rice arrives in Colombia for talks on free trade pact US not interested in permanent Iraq bases: Gates US economic stimulus plan moves forward under deal US hopes Egypt can secure Gaza border in a few days N. Korea used UN-linked accounts for arms sales: US probe Clinton slams Bush on economy Afghan air force seven years away from combat missions: general Iraq military deal won't tie US hands: State dept North Korea used UN-linked accounts for weapons sales: US probe US says Iran sanctions will be 'punitive' Senior US commander visits Uzbekistan US raises concern with Zimbabwe over Tsvangirai arrest US welcomes DR Congo peace agreement Bush, Jordan king, discuss Gaza/Egypt issue US helps Vietnam upgrade aviation safety US unlikely to cut Iraq forces below pre-surge levels: analysts US critical of Iran election process Top US official says foreign state-run funds require 'vigilance' Top US diplomat Burns starts Mideast trip US vice-president pushes for renewed wiretap powers Marine to face May trial in Haditha killings case Bush pushes US-Turkey nuclear cooperation US predicts at least 80,000 military export licenses a year Spike in US budget deficit: Congressional report US VP Cheney prods Congress to renew wiretap powers US speaks to Egypt about its 'concern' over Gaza border US Afghan drug program is 'spectacularly unsuccessful': Holbrooke US still seeks diplomatic resolution of Iran row: Rice Bush renews call for free trade pacts Rice stresses 'resilience' of US economy Talks of Cold War with Russia is 'nonsense': Rice US speaks to Egypt about their 'concern' over Gaza border Taliban, Al-Qaeda staying behind to fight in Pakistan: US general Paulson, US lawmakers, discuss stimulus package US speaks to Egypt about their 'concern' about Gaza border Truth was first US casualty in Iraq war: study Rice lends support to Ukraine NATO bid: US spokesman US firm delivers missiles to Czech army: defence ministry Too soon to take NKorea off terror list: US US commander pledges more help to Afghan army US backs Ashdown as Afghan 'super envoy' Top US officials declared war on truth when it came to Iraq: report Gaza humanitarian, Israel security needs must be balanced: Rice US could ban travel for Cambodians tied to illegal logging Bush asked to slash aid to Pakistan if polls not fair Fed slashes US rates amid global jitters Bush names new envoy to South Korea US admits efforts to take in at-risk Iraqi refugees fall short Bush speeds up licenses for military exports to US allies Hillary Clinton defends her husband's role in campaign Fed slashes US rates amid global stock jitters US hopeful of agreement soon with Czechs on radar US denies NKorean charges on denuclearization Pentagon confident in armored vehicles despite first fatality Republican Thompson quits White House race US: Israel 'defending itself' with Gaza blockade Bush, lawmakers, to debate stimulus package White House campaigns pounce on economy in peril World powers agree on UN resolution on Iran: Germany Fed slashes US rates amid global market mayhem US slams Sudan's appointee linked to Darfur atrocities White House not forecasting recession US military sees first Iraq fatality in new armoured vehicle Rice warns EU against dithering on Kosovo status US conferring with foreign regulators on stock turmoil: Paulson Fed slashes US interest rates to 3.50 percent US, Vietnam sign deal to repatriate illegal immigrants US urges Israel to avert Gaza crisis Rice says progress made on Iran resolution Bush economic plan fails to reassure as world stocks plunge Israel may have to take military action against Iran: Bolton US helping Pakistan tackle extremism 'in its own way': envoy US warns EU against using environment for protectionism US calls for oil producers to pump more oil Italy's Prodi, Bush to meet in Washington next month Myanmar going 'downhill on all fronts,' says US Pentagon considers moving 'surge' architect out of Iraq: report Obama urges unity in rousing speech at King's church Clinton presidential campaign rides an advantage among women Republican lawmaker Hunter abandons bid for White House Iran, Pakistan to be at the heart of Rice's Europe trip Democrats, Republicans clash in crunch White House votes Washington expresses 'deep support' for Georgia's NATO bid US to deploy 500 mine-resistant vehicles to Afghanistan US, Saudi agree on need for oil market stability Bush urges Congress to act on economic stimulus Democrats, Republicans face new nominating contests US general McKiernan nominated for Afganistan commander State Department's Burns to resign US: number of Iran bombs in Iraq already equals December US government rejects envoy's NKorea dissent Clinton, Obama spar, and rap Bush stimulus plan Clinton, Obama rap Bush stimulus plan US military chiefs weigh Iraq deployments' strain on force Bush urges economic stimulus of at least 140 billion dlrs State Dept picks Moscow ambassador as Burns' successor Bush urges economic stimulus of 'one percent of GDP' White House smoothes over public rift on NKorea US delays passport rules for Canadian border State Department's Burns to resign: Rice White House sees 'unified' front on North Korea CIA report warned of nuclear -armed Spain in 1974 Al-Qaeda, tribal leader behind Bhutto assassination: CIA chief Bush readies stimulus plan as economic woes deepen US military chiefs says Venezuelan arms buildup destabilizing Iran still aiding Iraq insurgents: US general NKorea unlikely to abandon nuclear arms: Bush's envoy Gates apologises to Dutch for Afghanistan comments: ministry Bush backs 'full scope' of Iran findings Bush readies stimulus plan; Bernanke, lawmakers cite need US defense secretary mends fences with NATO US ready for 'businesslike' trade settlements with China US warns against use of cough, cold medicines for tots Bernanke backs stimulus; White House seeks economic 'boost' US urges ally Israel to show restraint in Gaza US blames both sides for violence in Kenya US troop draw-down depends on Iraqi forces: defense chief Bernanke says temporary stimulus may help economy Bush, Sudan envoy look to speed Darfur action US defense secretary reaches out to NATO allies US housing construction takes 27-year plunge US seeks role in Cambodian KRouge trials: official Bush sees need for economic 'boost' : spokesman US urges 'well-supplied' oil markets Bernanke says economic stimulus may be 'helpful' US, Iran diplomats vie for Chinese support in nuclear impasse The US general and the Iranian pilgrim US to push China on new Iran resolution: Negroponte US fears 'disastrous' links in Latin America with Islamic militants US defense secretary Gates slams NATO force in southern Afghanistan US military chief in Colombia Canada plays down Gates critique of NATO Afghan force US navy sonar takes precedence over whales: Bush Effectiveness of Iran sanctions in doubt: US Congress report US ex-congressman indicted in terror funding case Fed Beige Book says economy sluggish, but still growing US House adopts resolution condemning Bhutto's murder US diplomat casts doubt on new Iran nuclear deadline US seeks stepped up counter-insurgency training for Pakistan Poland making sound case over missile shield risks: US official US seeks stepped up counter-insurgency training for Pakistan military Bush ends Mideast trip upbeat despite sceptics US, China hold talks as rights issue flares up Condoleezza Rice to open World Economic Forum in Davos US calls January 30-31 climate talks Bush voices hope of OPEC output hike Gates slams NATO force in southern Afghanistan Petraeus says Iran still training Iraq militants US slaps sanctions on forex firm linked to Colombia rebels Bush hopes OPEC oil cartel will raise output: White House 23 US groups forge coalition against India nuclear deal US to issue 'passport cards' for Canada, Mexico, Caribbean trips US ready to meet key condition on missile shield: Poland US mum about identity of American killed in Kabul Bush takes distance from key Iran findings US says FARC need to change behavior to lose terror label US says bombing aims to undermine Lebanon's stability Six powers to meet soon over Iran's nuclear program: US Bush's brief Egypt visit shows up cooler ties US lawmakers threaten action if drug tests not tougher US to send 3,200 more troops to Afghanistan: Pentagon US lawmakers threaten action without tough drug tests Rice hails 'remarkable' progress in Iraq US official calls for clear message to Myanmar US sets timetable to hand over Iraq's largest province Saudi pledge follows Bush call for oil price action In Saudi, Bush urges oil producers to act on prices Bush in new Saudi talks after arms deal US concerned over China military build-up, Taiwan: admiral Bush in new Saudi talks after first moves on arms deal US concerned over China military build-up: admiral Britain, US in talks on international criminal database: police US rejects Chavez call to remove FARC terror group label US congratulates Taiwan on 'successful democratic' election US follows closely 'disturbing' case of detained Chinese activist US congratulates Taiwan on 'successul democratic' election US holds fire on sanctions againt EU in WTO dispute US urges Kenyan leaders to talk more to avert new violence Bush to court Saudi allies after warning Iran Race row gives nasty edge to Clinton-Obama battle Top US Pacific commander arrives to China for talks: report Threats to US ships in Gulf may have come from heckler: report Bush assured Israel over Gaza violence: Olmert US admits Mideast peace deal hangs on fate of Gaza US Baghdad embassy has fire safety faults: report Bush gets warm official welcome in Bahrain amid protests Bush continues Gulf tour in Bahrain Bush tells Syria, Iran to stop backing Iraq violence Bush says on track for Iraq troop cut, warns Syria and Iran Bush meets top Iraq aides in Kuwait Three ex-leaders of Muslim charity convicted of false information US-Iran naval incident gets murkier Bush to meet top Iraq aides in Kuwait US nuclear envoy urges progress from NKorea US court rebuts torture claim by Britons US discloses two other incidents involving Iran speedboats Al-Qaeda in Pakistan "a grave concern": US military chief US grounds 39 military aircraft for repairs US court rebuts torture claim by British ex-prisoners White House welcomes Japan return to Afghan mission US urges restraint in Kenya as envoy winds down mission Pentagon "extremely concerned" about Al-Qaeda in Pakistan Bush in Kuwait to seek Gulf backing against Iran Top US Africa envoy to leave Kenya Friday: embassy Bush traces footsteps of Jesus in Galilee Bush seeks backing against Iran from wary Gulf US trade gap balloons 9.3 percent US officer cleared in Abu Ghraib abuse US missile shield would be major change of strategy: analysts US envoy praises Japan return to 'war on terror' Bush traces footsteps of Jesus on Holy Land visit FBI phone taps cut off over unpaid bills Moves to beef up forces reflect growing concern over Afghanistan: analysts Republicans set for 'brawl' as White House race goes national US welcomes release of Colombian hostages Bush under fire for upbeat 'surge' assessment Bernanke says 'substantive' rate cuts may be needed US makes official protest to Iran over ship incident Judge nixes hearing on destroyed CIA tapes Bush meets Israeli minister banned from US over spy case Rice's deputy to visit China, Vietnam US Congressmen urge end to child labour in Ivory Coast cocoa production US welcomes Annan-panel attempt to end Kenya's crisis US, India eye bilateral investment treaty Bush prays in Bethlehem amid sea of barricades Bush names general to monitor Mideast roadmap Six years on, no clear sign when Guantanamo will close Bush sees signed Mideast treaty before leaving office US blacklists Iranian commander, Syrian-based TV station US nuclear deals with North Korea, India in limbo Pentagon weighs sending 3,000 more troops to Afghanistan Oil tankers still vulnerable to attack: US report Bush hails chance for Mideast peace but warns Iran US demands tougher sanctions on Sudan Bush to visit cradle of Christianity on Holy Land tour Year-old 'surge' cuts violence in Iraq, but stability remains elusive F-15s return to flight but flaws found in others: air force Bush sees hope for Mideast peace but warns on Iran Democrats fired up in 2008 race Change, economy were key New Hampshire concerns Iran a threat to world peace: Bush US welcomes latest move by Kenyan president US general says 'spectacular' Qaeda attacks rise in Iraq Groups lobby for restrictions on US-India nuclear deal US Senator 'reassured' on Pakistan nukes Bush sees fresh hope for peace as Mideast tour begins White House warns Iran over naval incident Clinton basks in New Hampshire win US envoy says no panic over NKorea disarmament delay Observers to 'insist' Ivorian child slave-labour deadline met Many US diplomats disagree with US Iraq policy: survey US vows to help Turkey confront Kurdish rebels Bush denounces 'provocative' Iran naval challenge US SEC deepens ties with India's market watchdog Bush says weighing options on economy Rice given poor grades for looking after needs of Foreign Service Pentagon has video, audio of Strait of Hormuz incident Bush, Gul vow to confront PKK Bush faces hostility in Mideast peace bid Bush "deeply troubled" by unending Darfur crisis Rice asks envoy to prolong diplomatic mission to Kenya US, Turkey, vow to confront PKK 'common enemy' Bush, Gul to tackle Kurdish fighter issue Obama gains on Clinton as New Hampshire votes US, SKorea push for swift start to NKorea nuclear talks: report Rice warns Iran against 'provocations' Top US Pacific commander to visit China next week: report US envoy says obstacles to Kenya re-run US: 'Reckless' Iran should avoid naval confrontations Bush to push Turkey, Iraq on Kurd fighters Report reveals Vietnam War hoaxes, faked attacks Pre-tour naval skirmish reinforces Iran threat for Bush White House mulls economic measures as recession fears mount US envoy demands NKorea make full nuclear declaration Clinton turns teary as New Hampshire vote looms US congratulates Georgians on presidential election Bush urges 'good faith' Kenya dialogue Emotions run high on eve of New Hampshire primary China planning to secure North Korea's nuclear arsenal: report Al-Qaeda watching US election: Clinton, in Obama swipe Chicago great place for 2016 Olympics Bush: US economy has overcome 'anxiety' before US still confident of missile shield deal with Poland US mulls fresh steps to ease housing slump: Paulson US envoy says Kenyans have been 'cheated' Iranian boats harass US navy in Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon US warns Iran of possible 'dangerous incident' US says will 'confront Iranian behavior' after Gulf incident Israel seeks ban on settlement report ahead of Bush visit Clinton gropes for antidote to Obama During Mideast tour, Bush to insist Iran remains a threat Republicans trade blows ahead of New Hampshire vote Republicans trip each other up ahead of New Hampshire primary Pakistan 'not particularly looking for' bin Laden: Musharraf US military not welcome in Pakistan: army, foreign ministry Egypt's Mubarak meets US Congressman amid aid tension Bush says US would defend Israel if Iran attacks White House dismisses Al-Qaeda threat Bin Laden whereabouts are speculation: Pakistan envoy to US NKorea steps up anti-US propaganda amid stalled talks US military not welcome in Pakistan: army Former US presidential candidate urges Bush's impeachment US considers new authority for CIA to act in Pakistan: report Hillary Clinton proposes joint oversight of Pakistan nukes Bush in landmark Middle East visit to boost peace talks Republican hopeful Romney wins Wyoming caucus: results Republican candidates in fierce foreign policy battle Mideast visit to promote peace, corral Iran: Bush Bush blames Lebanon stalemate on Syrian interference US Supreme Court to review executions for child rape White House race marked by voters' call for change Obama follows other African-American presidential hopefuls US: No NKorea nuclear report yet US envoy Frazer arrives in Kenya for talks with rival leaders FBI agents receive promises of cooperation in Sudan: US Fed to make 60 billion dollars available in auctions US cannot take economic growth for granted Bush calls on Israel to dismantle wildcat settlements Bush presses on with Mideast diplomacy despite Gaza raids US raises case of arrested blogger with Saudis US 'troubled' by end of truce in Sri Lanka Rice asks Libya to compensate terror victims, back human rights Rice hosts talks with Libyan FM as ties warm Libyan FM arrives for talks with Rice US sends envoy to Kenya to promote reconciliation US envoy due in Tokyo Monday at start of NKorean nuclear tour US plays down missed North Korea deadline Bush to push for Mideast peace amid 'tension': White House Early-to-bed Bush likely not staying up for Iowa vote results US denies pushing for coalition government in Kenya White House vows to cooperate with probe into CIA tapes Bush sees Israeli-Palestinian peace deal in 2008: report Iraqis will fill US troop withdrawals: Petraeus White House rivals hit finishing tape in Iowa US: No need for UN probe into Bhutto slaying McCain takes national Republican lead: Pew poll Top senator hits US sale of F-16s to Pakistan Rice likely to press Libya to free political prisoners US agents to probe murders in Sudan CIA hit by criminal probe over destroyed tapes US attorney general opens probe into CIA tapes CIA rejects 9/11 commission leaders criticism on destroyed tapes US envoy on NKorean nuclear issue to visit Asia White House rules out tapping emergency oil stocks FBI, US diplomatic security to visit Sudan over murders White House hopefuls make last minute appeals US general says 60 percent of attacks in north Iraq US welcomes date for Pakistan vote White House: Slaying in Sudan 'tragic' US court blocks transfer of Algerian detainee at Guantanamo US 'skeptical' about NKorea nuclear declaration US military says 51 Qaeda leaders killed or captured Bush plans joint meeting with Abbas, Olmert: Palestinians 2007 deadliest year for US troops in Iraq Chinese-made 'supplements' contain Viagra drug, US regulator warns Huckabee blushing over attack ad as White House race turns sour US calls for ceasefire to help new Darfur peacekeeping force US wants fixed date for Pakistan vote as delay mooted US voices 'serious concerns' about Kenyan vote Baseball players might yet testify before US lawmakers: report US, Colombia discuss hostage situation US Congressmen secure Syria pledge to free dissidents US urges nuclear disclosure from N Korea before deadline Afghan Guantanamo prisoner dies of cancer: US military US urges nuclear disclosure from North Korea before deadline US stuck with Musharraf: White House runners US congratulates Kenyan president on re-election Election date is Pakistan's call: US Bin Laden message points to importance of Iraq war: White House Syria tells US senator it values dialogue Up to Pakistan to decide on elections: White House US consults allies, parties on Pakistan crisis US transfers Guantanamo prisoners to Saudi Bush rejects another Iraq war spending law US consults allies, Pakistani political parties Bush vows to veto another Iraq war spending law Rice hails democracy 'champion' Bhutto Bush brandishes veto power again over Iraq war spending White House confident Pakistan nuclear arsenal is secure US must burnish image in Pakistan: experts Turkish president to visit US in January: White House US calls for calm and democracy in Pakistan Obama hammers Clinton as polls show tight race US calls for calm and elections in Pakistan US urges democracy in volatile Pakistan Rice tells Bhutto successor of US support White House appeals for calm in Pakistan US, EU monitors praise orderly Kenyan polls US condemns Pakistan attack US consumers regain glimmer of confidence in December US condemns attack on Bhutto: State Department Rice calls Abbas on eve of talks with Israel: Palestinians US concerned about escalation of Turkish attacks: White House Bush signs budget with Iraq funds US Senate stays in session to block Bush Bush backs Turkish strikes on Kurdish rebels: Anatolia Bush, Putin exchange holiday greetings White House campaigns enjoy briefest of festive pauses US recovers at least some faith in Musharraf US welcomes 'free and fair' Thai vote US envoy cautious on Iran's role in reducing Iraq bloodshed Iraq progress remains 'fragile:' Petraeus US 'looks forward' to Thailand elections US expert on Korea returns from trip to NKorea: officials No progress on American missing in Iran: wife FBI building vast biometric database Judge says no immediate ruling on Guantanamo tapes inquiry US condemns Pakistan suicide attack US urges UN pressure on those blocking Lebanon polls Rice wants world community to use 'more vigor' on Myanmar Bush's Sudan envoy resigns US environment chief ignored advice over Cal. emissions bid: report Indictment ties Caracas intelligence to Argentine funds case Rice hopes to visit Libya but gives no time frame US urges Antigua to delay WTO sanctions on Internet gambling US government denies CIA tapes showed torture US opposes Taiwan referendum to UN as 'provocative' Rice leaves door open to visits to NKorea, Iran CIA called to testify over destruction of interrogation tapes Fed to keep up new auction system 'as long as necessary' Scant progress towards Guantanamo closure: Gates Partial Iraq pullout on track as security improves: Gates US, EU condemn pre-election violence in Kenya US envoy urges Iran to own up to nuclear weapons programme Rice concerned by Russia's 'move backward' on democracy US households boost spending, incomes gain US presidential candidates trade barbs as first vote nears Rice does not rule out NKorea visit, speaks of 'normalization' Rice welcomes 'good step' from Israel on settlements Rice declines to rule out trip to NKorea Republican hopeful Tancredo drops out of White House race Bush, Congress at loggerheads over Pakistan aid: observers NKorea-nuclear-US-diplomacy,2ndlead-INTERVIEW Powers fail to reach deal on Iran sanctions Bush mum on CIA tapes, dismisses criticism Bush watchful on Iraq, Afghanistan, Russia in 2008 American president mum on CIA tapes, dismisses criticism Bush says nuclear energy 'best' for greenhouse gases Bush: No patience for Syria's Assad Bush watching as Russia's political scene unfolds Bush 'fine' with foreign investors taking stakes in US banks US, Japan welcome conservative win in SKorea Bush not satisfied with progress in Iraq Bush congratulates South Korean president-elect Lee US says it frees 100 detainees in Iraq Romney heaps praise on Bush as Huckabee surges Cuba embargo undermined: US report US Senate passes sanctions on Myanmar gemstones Turkey pre-warned US of raids on Kurd rebels: Pentagon Pentagon orders 3,000 mine-resistant armored vehicles US stops short of accusing China of currency manipulation Bush signs bill raising auto fuel standards White House assails NYTimes over CIA video report US welcomes South Korea's president-elect Lee After bitter year, 2008 elections loom in US US expert visits NKorea to monitor disablement: embassy US envoy pursues Lebanon talks on delayed vote US military base in Japan becomes key Asia hub US exploring trade deal with four Asia-Pacific nations: NZ minister US Senate approves 70 billion dollars in war funds Judge grants Guantanamo detainee hearing on POW status Laura Bush slams Myanmar over detained activists US accelerates nuclear stockpile cuts: White House Significant progress in Iraq security: Pentagon US Congress raises auto fuel standards, boosts biofuels US regulators ease media ownership restrictions US Congress raises 32-year-old fuel efficiency standards Bush to visit Israel, West Bank, Arab countries January 8-16 US thrashes out Iraq war funding US welcomes Latvia-Russia border treaty US envoy back in Lebanon to discuss crisis White House won't condemn Turkish incursion in Iraq US: Cuban democracy to come 'soon' Major powers postpone consultations over Iran sanctions: US Top Iraqi Kurd refuses to meet Rice Fed tries new deal with banks to ease credit squeeze US Mideast envoy meets Israeli leaders Rice in Iraq to boost reconciliation Pentagon report to accuse Iran of fueling Iraq strife: media Bush sees 'storm clouds' over US economy US: Musharraf has more to do for free and fair vote Laura Bush meets with UN envoy on Myanmar US reviewing plans for violence-hit Afghanistan US security envoy to visit Israel Tuesday Bush seeks more pressure on Iran after Russia moves Stealth fighter McCain plots 2008 comeback US claims Venezuela offered payment to hush up Argentine electoral fund Bush: Russian offer means Iran should freeze nuclear efforts WTO to rule on Brazil, Canada complaints on US farm subsidies: WTO sources US reviewing plans for Afghanistan US to compensate EU, others for online gambling ban US: Russian deliveries show need for Iran nuclear freeze US welcomes Saudi rape victim pardon Palestinian conference 'last hope' against bankruptcy: Rice US: Russian deliveries another reason to freeze Iran nukes US presidential hopefuls target the growing youth vote Bush likely to cancel US ASEAN summit over Myanmar: diplomats Globalization hotly debated in US Rice urges Musharraf to allow fair campaign US to pledge 550 million dollars to Palestinians: Rice delegation Pro-reform party coddled in US, branded terrorists in Vietnam US orders review of mission in Afghanistan: report US lawmakers refuse to back down from CIA tape probe Israeli team in US to counter new Iran assessment: press Clinton, McCain snap up coveted Iowa endorsements 'Serious concerns' about Bali climate deal: White House Under pressure, US says it will accept climate change consensus 'Invincible' no more, Clinton vows 'mad dash' to votes US government seeks hold on probe into torture tapes US to offer Palestinians half bln dlrs: official US to offer Palestinians half billion dlrs: official US will offer Palestinians 500 million dollars Congress to meet baseball chiefs over doping shame US Senate passes massive farm bill Bush: Syria must release arrested opposition activists Czech-US deal 'within view' on anti-missile radar sites US public more up-beat on Iraq war: poll US pledges 30 pct more funding to World Bank poverty fight Bush, Garcia, sign US-Peru trade pact NATO allies agree to develop Afghan master plan: Gates Clinton denies White House run is in trouble US House presses CIA to join military in rejecting torture Rice to meet Libyan foreign minister on January 3 Britain hails 'progress' in Afghan forces talks US lawmakers back energy bill to reduce oil consumption Rice to announce bigger Palestinian aid package Bush: No rush to judge players in baseball steroid report Bush urges full NKorea nuclear disclosure Bush condemns steroid use in US baseball: Spokesman NKorea has replied to Bush letter: White House US optimistic for Bali deal: official Drugs row jars Clinton at last-chance debate US defense secretary to discuss Afghan master plan with allies US demands due process for arrested Malaysian activists US envoy threatens Sudan with UN sanctions over Darfur force US launches public-private bid to reform Afghan justice Price of visa to US goes up China ship building challenges US, top admiral says US may reduce Iraq reconstruction teams in 2009: official Iran asked to postpone talks with US: State Department US Democrats compromise to get support for energy bill Democratic '08 hopes vow to rescue economy AIDS on agenda as Bush meets Nigerian leader High stakes for Clinton in Democratic debate Bush slams Beirut bombing, urges Syria to halt interference US army 'construction surge' in Afghanistan Gore wrong on US being climate change obstacle: US Led by the military, war-weary US awakens to 'soft power' CIA tape destruction lends weight to torture fears: UN expert Bush promises Algeria support against terror Gates to discuss Afghan master plan with allies Nigerian president prepares to meet Bush 15 Guantanamo prisoners transferred to Afghanistan, Sudan US speaks 'forcefully' to China on reported film ban: Trade rep US condemns beating of Belarus protestors US vows to keep up trade pressure on China US defense secretary heads to Scotland for talks on Afghan force Republicans miss last debate chance to wound surging Huckabee US 'deeply regrets' Russia's 'wrong' decision on CFE Rice regrets Russian election won't be contested US freezes assets of alleged Mexican narcotics empire Rice to attend Paris Palestinian donors conference Sunday US expects NKorea nuclear disclosure near year-end: envoy CIA chief grilled again on destroyed tapes US-Russia talks on missile shield Thursday: US embassy US admits 'tactical differences' with Russia, China on Iran Huckabee in new row over Mormon religion Serbia, Kosovo 'never going to be one again': Rice Bush will be 'hands-on' during Mideast trip: Rice US condemns assassination of general in Lebanon Fed, other central banks in joint effort to ease credit squeeze Gates heads to Scotland for talks on Afghan force CIA chief faces new grilling over destroyed tapes Malaysia rejects US criticism of protest crackdown: FM China, US product safety friction to last years: US health chief Evidence to be preserved in Guantanamo torture case: court China warns US trade bills could severely undermine business ties Bush threatens Myanmar with more sanctions Vietnam releases US couple accused of carrying handgun US says China fails to meet WTO commitments US House adopts sanctions against Myanmar US-EU security talks target Iraq fighters, drugs White House condemns Algeria bombings US unmoved by possibility of Putin becoming prime minister Gates presses NATO for more troops for Afghanistan Bush to name journalist as new US image-maker US House adopts sanctions on Myanmar's gem, energy industries US sees Iran threat despite warm words Irish human rights body wants CIA flight inspections US, Peru to sign free trade pact Friday Bush insists Iran is 'dangerous' Czechs, US pursue talks on anti-missile shield US intel chief faces grilling amid torture claims Last duel for White House hopefuls before voting starts Vietnam deports Vietnamese-American dissident Fed opens rate meeting amid downturn worries China hits out at US on trade, but agrees on export safety US sees no proof four citizens held in Vietnam guilty of terrorism 'Social Sins,' binoculars, Mozart collection among Bush gifts US asks Malaysia to allow freedom of expression Bernanke Fed eyes rate cut, prepares for economic storm China hits out at US as trade talks begin Three weeks to crunch time, US presidential race becomes cliffhanger Pro-democracy protest in front of Vietnamese embassy in US Ex-CIA agent admits waterboarding, but calls it torture Al-Qaeda could spark US economic crisis: McCain Clinton, senators demand full Libya compensation Rice says NKorea must come clean on nuclear activities Ex-White House aide Scooter Libby drops appeal Major powers to consult again Tuesday on Iran: Rice US backs talks towards Kosovo's independence White House goes mum on CIA video case Bush, slain journalist's parents, to mark Hanukkah Laura Bush calls for democracy in Myanmar World trade head says US election won't effect Doha talks US-Iran to discuss Iraq on December 18: minister US military chief visits Israel Look beyond Bush for US leadership on climate change: Kerry UN envoy, US ambassador lead rare human rights march in Cambodia New US-Iran talks on Iraq set for December 18 US trade secretary urges China to curb protectionism CIA launched defection program for Iran: report TV host Oprah gives buzz to Obama campaign US, Russian missile defense experts to meet US intelligence official defends report on Iran US regrets Lebanon vote postponement US Supreme Court to take cases of Americans detained in Iraq US 'disturbed' by imprisonment of journalist in Azerbaijan US official quizzed over Iraq guards steps down Huckabee doubles up rivals in new Iowa poll US says Iran report has no impact on missile shield plans Congress notified of possible AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia Gates calls for air and missile defense umbrella in Gulf Bush urges US investments in N Ireland Gates to urge united Gulf against 'Iranian threat': US officials US military plans not changed by Iran assessment: general Bush to meet key N Ireland figures WHouse: Iran report has no impact on missile shield plans Rice criticises Israel's settlement expansion plan Hu and Bush speak on phone about improving ties: China US reversal on Iran intel reflects breaking of the ranks: analysts New step soon in NKorea disablement: US envoy US breathes easier over Pakistan, for now Bush wields Colombia trade deal to halt Venezuela US navy ends Bangladesh cyclone mission Cambodia's KRouge tribunal on right track: US official Japan proposes easing US beef restrictions: US official China and US presidents speak on phone about improving ties US panel concerned at Malaysian temple destruction Bush under fire over Iran claims Pakistan vote won't be 'perfect:' US officials US House passes sweeping energy bill Don't send back Algerian Guantanamo inmate: lawyer Bush says mortgage relief plan may help 1.2 million Bush makes personal appeal to NKorean leader US presses Iran over missing man Anti-Qaeda fighters can't bank on Iraq army jobs: US official Rice faces friction with Russia on Iran, Kosovo, CFE treaty Gates says unclear if Iran has cut support of Iraq insurgents Bush sends letter to NKorean leader on nuke talks: US US backs Vietnam drug substitute trials to fight AIDS: officials US wants progress from Japan on economic reform: official US sticks to divisive climate change policy: official Australia's Iraq withdrawal won't hurt ties : US official Bush writes NKorean leader, others: White House Bush sends letter to North Korean leader: agency Top US general says no 'victory dances' yet in Iraq Clinton leads in crucial vote state: polls Cheney: Iran report may hinder US policy US signs new rules for private guards in Iraq US Supreme Court takes up Guantanamo rights case White House to announce mortgage aid plan US presses to defuse interlocking African conflicts No alternative to independence plan for Kosovo: US mediator US, China defense talks end, US side urges more contacts US Treasury chief urges China to revalue currency US envoy: NKorea declaration deadline likely to be met Stable Iraq within reach, says Gates as bombs kill 22 US urges Somalia to broaden political representation US Supreme Court takes up key Guantanamo rights case Bush confident key partners firm on Iran Rice hits back at Iran over its boast on US intelligence US envoy says NKorea disablement on schedule: report Mormon Romney to make leap of faith Carter says China acquiesced to Taiwan arms sales US Democrats get tough with China Gates in Iraq to push reconciliation as bombs kill eight Gates in Iraq to push reconciliation as bloodshed falls Bush to visit Mideast January 10-13 US Defence Secretary Gates in Iraq on unannounced visit Suicide attack kills 16 in Kabul as US defence chief leaves: Officials Rice to hold talks on defusing African conflicts Bush to visit Middle East in January Russian military chief at Pentagon for talks Iran, US may meet on Iraq security in 'few days': Shiite leader Bush to visit Middle East in early January: White House US jet intercepts ballistic missile for first time: officials '08 Democrats promise to get tough with China Congress passes US-Peru free trade pact in win for Bush Rice 'increasingly concerned' about African crisis spots US senators ask China to lift restriction on Harleys Nuclear sanctions on NKorea to remain: US Congress passes US-Peru free trade pact; Bush to sign '08 Democrats condemn Bush 'saber-rattling' on Iran NATO force in Kosovo prepared for unrest: commander US Democratic Party donor indicted over 60m dollar fraud 'Great discovery' led to change in Iran nuclear assessment: Bush 40 Qaeda leaders killed or captured in Iraq: US Bush says expressed concern to Putin over Russian election Bush says Iran a 'danger' despite intelligence report Iran still a danger, military option on the table: Bush US report will help 'defuse' Iran nuclear crisis: IAEA chief US ambassador gives backing to Philippine president Vietnam holding four American citizens: US officials Troops identify slain aide of Al-Qaeda in Iraq chief: US Suicide attack in Afghan capital as US defence chief visits US defence chief in Afghanistan amid escalating Taliban violence Bush, Colombia's Uribe discuss US hostages New Iran nuke report challenges White House US aims to up Palestinian economic aid to 400 mln dollars: Rice Iran halted nuke arms quest in 2003: US intelligence US cautious in its criticism of Russian vote Unclear if Iran seeks nuclear arms: US intelligence Gates on a surprise visit to Afghanistan White House: World needs to keep pressure on Iran US, Chinese hold military talks amid strains over port calls US hails Venezuela vote as message to Chavez Paulson proposes tax-exempt bonds for mortgage aid 950 youths, 2,000 Qaeda members held in Iraq: US general Bush won't call Putin after vote: White House US: Venezuela vote 'bodes well' for future 2,000 Qaeda militants in US prisons in Iraq: general US general gets Korean name: officials US official Gates in Djibouti to discuss Africa operations US envoy arrives in NKorea as crucial week starts US Supreme Court to consider Guantanamo detainee rights US warns Iraq to speed up political progress Rice gets history lessons from former Mideast players Low expectations as Rice heads to Ethiopia to defuse African conflicts Guantanamo Bay a lingering thorn in White House race Rumsfeld says Venezuelan democracy threatened by Sunday's vote US urges Russia to probe election violations: WHouse US says too soon to trust Iran on Iraq US withholds comment on reported Turkish attack inside Iraq US military says no reports of Turkish operations in Iraq US House to take up fuel efficiency standards after deal US hostage ordeal highlights security for 2008 candidates CIA used Jordan to interrogate suspects Witnesses to be held secret at Guantanamo trial US to launch program to employ military-age men in Iraq Gay supporters call for repeal of US military ban US concerned about Venezuela vote US, China, to 'work through' naval row Democratic race on hold after hostage crisis US sees 'mixed picture' from Syria on Mideast cooperation New US frigate, military flight barred from Hong Kong: US US complains of Sudan's 'overreaction' in teddy bear case Democratic fury mounts in '08 race US withdraws UN text backing Mideast peace process: diplomat US frigate denied Hong Kong visit over New Years: US Navy Bush announces early 2008 Africa trip US hopes Iran will bend on nuclear issue US marines tread carefully in cyclone-hit Bangladesh Russian suspension of arms treaty 'a mistake': US official US envoy says he hopes for nuclear-free NKorea in 2008 US boost efforts to admit Iraq refugees Pakistan's Musharraf takes 'essential' step but more needed: US Musharraf takes 'essential' step but more needed: US Financial market strain may hurt economy: Bernanke US urges Venezuelans to vote in referendum US ratchets up efforts to admit Iraq refugees US blasts 'protectionist' Japan Bush presses Congress to pass war funding request US moves to defuse naval row with China China to eliminate WTO-banned subsidies: US US: 'Mohammed' teddy bear case 'outrageous' Rice to head to Africa, Brussels in early December White House welcomes Musharraf plan to lift emergency Russia trying to weaken OSCE vote-monitoring arm: US official US again grounds older F-15s US, China, feud over Taiwan, Tibet, port dispute Death of congressman who led Clinton impeachment hearings White House sees firm economy in 2008 Extra troops deployed in Kosovo's north: NATO commander China to halt subsidies to settle WTO case: US US seeking China explanation on port dispute US not seeking permanent Iraq bases: White House 'Definite' signs of improvement in Iraq: Negroponte US will work with Australia on Iraq withdrawal: ambassador US faces emergency hurdle in Pakistan NKorea to come clean on secret nuclear programme: US envoy US defends peaceful protests in Malaysia Former NATO commander named as US envoy to improve Palestinian security Pentagon protests to China over naval snub Pentagon protests Hong Kong port call snub Bill Clinton on hotseat after Iraq war remarks Bush: Musharraf must lift emergency rule US concerned about charges against British teacher in Sudan US general named Mideast security envoy Pentagon formally protests Hong Kong port call snub Six powers to meet in Paris on Iran nuclear issue US general named as envoy to improve Palestinian security Bush vows active role in Mideast peace Salvador weighs trimming Iraq troops: president Fed Beige Book sees slower US growth Pentagon protests China ship block Bush: US to be active in Mideast peace US envoy to study border security of future Palestine: US US wants Musharraf to end emergency rule for clean polls China says 'misunderstanding' blocked US ship Bush gives Abbas, Olmert talks historic send-off US touts greater Arab support for Mideast peace process Jordanian jailed over US diplomat murder Musharraf resignation as army chief a good step but more needed: US Israeli, Palestinian leaders to launch peace talks at White House Bush's top economic aide to resign The president's glasses, a kosher sandwich and Middle East peace Indonesia allows US congressman to visit Papua US envoy hopes to verify NKorea reactor shutdown US freezes assets of Pakistani druglord's associates Americans happier about Iraq: poll US defends 'strategic economic dialogue' with China Somali gets 10 years for plotting attacks in US US nuclear negotiator to visit North Korea Hillary Clinton warns Bush on Iraq troop pact US admirals criticize China over Hong Kong port calls US military hauls water in cyclone-hit Bangladesh White House denies Russian charge on vote monitors Bush meets powerful Iraqi Shiite leader Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations to begin Wednesday: US Clinton signs up Streisand in showbiz election race Denied Hong Kong port call bothers US Navy chief Powerful Iraqi Shiite leader heads to US Bush says 'difficult compromises' needed at Mideast talks US, Iraq set stage for long US presence No let up in attacks by Iranian backed groups: commander US defense chief urges greater use of 'soft power' US condemns Saudi rape case sentence Bush pushes for fresh Mideast talks Bush 'deeply concerned' at Russia arrests US envoy to visit Asia as part of talks on NKorean nuclear deal US urges China to back new UN sanctions on Iran Abbas: Great hopes for US Middle East talks US: Iran Mideast criticism 'not surprising' Rice confident ahead of Mideast conference Bush, Maliki sign US-Iraq relations plan Bush, Maliki sign Iraq-US relations plan US denies role in poll monitors' boycott of Russia vote US, Russians hold missile defense talks: Pentagon US holiday sales see brisk start Bush launches biggest Mideast peace bid US diplomat stationed in NKorea: embassy US pledges 25 mln dollars for restive Ethiopian region Bush more isolated as Australia's Howard ousted: analysts Rice in diplomatic rush ahead of Mideast talks US lawmakers urge Iraqi govt to promote reconciliation US concerned by Russian tactics against protestors Rice in diplomatic flurry ahead of Mideast talks Rice to meet with key negotiators ahead of Mideast peace talks US strategic goals in Afghanistan not met, says report Bush to revive push for peace, not stage 'photo-op' Then there was one: US now alone as Kyoto holdout Former US President in bid to save Nepal's peace process Turkish, US generals discuss Kurd rebels; PM sees 'critical' stage US suggests Moscow follow-up to Middle East peace conference: diplomat US president congratulates Australian Labor Party 5,000 US troops to withdraw from Iraq US calls for proof hostages in Colombia alive US air force resumes F-15 flights US calls for proof Colombian rebel hostages are alive US urges calm in Lebanon, warns its own citizens of risks US urges calm while Lebanon in limbo over vote Annapolis delegates can raise 'national interests': US Iran, Bush's uninvited guest at Mideast talks: experts Mike Gravel's US presidential hopes stay alive online US navy steams to aid of cyclone-hit Bangladesh US seeks to woo Arab states to join peace conference US 'listens' to Russian concern on missile defence: Putin Ex-US commander in Iraq backs troop pullout bill Foreign ministry says China will allow USS Kitty Hawk into Hong Kong China objects to 'slander' after Clinton blasts toy exports China bars USS Kitty Hawk from Hong Kong port US praises Jordan elections Rice: own life makes her sensitive to Israeli, Palestinian plight US hails 'good step' from Pakistan, but wants more Palestinian statehood talks key to Annapolis success: Rice Democratic candidates blast Saudi rape sentence Talks on Palestine state the measure of success in Annapolis: Rice Clinton, Biden condemn Saudi rape sentence US commander gives part credit to Syria for military gains in Iraq Annapolis breaks ground with aim for Palestinian state: Rice No decision on keeping 40,000 troops in Europe: US Military says Iraqi, US troops detain 81 in Diwaniyah Clinton condems Saudi rape sentence US backs building of new nuclear power plant in Armenia: official Paulson says loan crisis may worsen in 2008, urges banks to act US general says Iran helping stop Iraq bloodshed Ex-White House spokesman faults Bush in CIA leak scandal US to freeze troop reduction plan in Europe Republican dark horse emerges as top contender in Iowa: poll Japanese workers on US bases go on strike US, Iran to meet on Iraq despite tensions Clinton fires China Christmas toys warning Mideast peace talks to be held November 27: US US navy sends marines, helicopters to Bangladesh disaster Bush plays down WWIII warning Bush expresses confidence in Musharraf Clinton slams China on Christmas toys Democrats, US administration clash over war funding Bush phones Saudi king ahead of Mideast meet Bush to host Abbas, Olmert at White House Up to Saudis to review punishment, US says Concerns persist over Chinese anti-satellite test: US military US helicopter crashes in Iraq Fed slashes US growth forecast on housing, credit ills Democrats decry Pentagon Iraq 'scare' tactics US Supreme Court agrees to review handgun ban US issues invitations for Nov 27 Mideast peace meet US issues invitations for November Mideast peace meet Bush, Putin, discuss upcoming Middle East meeting Conerns persist over Chinese anti-satellite test: US military Hopeful US welcome Pakistan detainee release Top US generals in Ankara for talks on Kurdish rebels: report US envoy meets Pakistani Islamist leader: embassy US wary about election terror threat: Townsend Military files complaint against detained AP photographer US war contracts top 25 billion dollars: study US welcomes arrests of Khmer Rouge leaders Pentagon draws up plans for Pakistani fighting corps US finds enough volunteers for Iraq embassy Blackwater guards called to testify: US media US welcomes Israeli promises ahead of peace meet Al Qaeda shifts to northern, eastern Iraq: general US urges Japan to refrain from whale hunt Pentagon draws up plans to train, expand Pakistani Frontier Corps Pentagon draws up plans train, expand Pakistani Frontier Corps US stresses investment in Pakistan rather than in Musharraf India's government upbeat over US nuclear deal White House domestic security aide resigns US says ASEAN credibility at stake on Myanmar Pakistan's Bhutto meets US envoy after talks plea US plans to train Pakistani tribes to fight Al-Qaeda, Taliban: report Japan PM: NKorea can't 'survive' as independent, nuclear state US provides two mln dlrs, military aid to cyclone-hit Bangladesh US secretly helping Musharraf to guard nukes: report Bhutto mum on resuming Musharraf talks after Negroponte trip US secretly helps Musharraf guard nukes US lawmakers want new drugs hearing Drop in Iran-related attacks in Iraq a puzzle: officials US delegates say dangers of climate change unclear US envoy gives Musharraf 'strong message' State Department inspector, brother again summoned to Congress US Senate asks ASEAN leaders to suspend Myanmar from group US Senate asks ASEAN leaders to suspend Myanmar US Senate blocks Iraq funding bill US marine to face trial in April over Haditha killings Bush, Fukuda discuss NKorea, Afghanistan US says Philippines opens market to US beef Laura Bush urges Myanmar gem boycott Democrats decry Bush's 'drums of war' on Iran US urges Russia to lift barriers to election monitors Fed's Kroszner sees no rate cut despite 'rough patch' US offers sympathy, help for Bangladesh cyclone victims Bush to welcome old foe Gore to White House US envoy talks with Bhutto in visit to end emergency rule Bush, Fukuda pledge cooperation on Afghanistan Bush vows at summit not to forget Japanese abductees Senate blocks Iraq funding bill US says Russian obstacles to OSCE 'extremely unfortunate' Bush, El Salvador's Saca, to meet November 29 US, Japan grapple with NKorea, Afghanistan US should change tack with Iraq Shiites: think-tank Fed's Kroszner says 'rough patch' does not need rate cut US trade official to underscore Myanmar concerns Top US envoy arrives for tough Pakistan visit Bush, Japan's Fukuda to discuss NKorea, 'war on terror' US House snubs Bush on wiretap law US signals impatience with Musharraf Old Guantanamo prison-guard manual published Some 1,000 foreign rights abusers live in US: official Bush a 'bully' on Iraq: Democrats Japanese PM arrives in Washington US defense head decries move to limit Iraq war funds US is cagey about support for Musharraf US Congress panel proposes penalty tariffs on Chinese goods Boosting US army ranks to 547,000 not enough: general Rice, Abbas in telephone contact over meeting Musharraf's effectiveness as ally at stake: US defense chief Boosting US army ranks to 574,000 not enough: general Bush targets holiday travel headaches US Democrats slam Iraqi government US talks tough over Iran, warns China US slaps sanctions on alleged Tamil Tigers support group US ambassador sparks row over criticism of Romania law reforms US vows to push for more sanctions on Iran US bans Tiger rebel fund raising group West woos gas-rich Turkmenistan US welcomes Georgian vote to lift emergency rule Bush, South Sudan leader to discuss Darfur Bush, Japan's Fukuda, to discuss NKorea abductions China pursuing aggressive spying program: US commission US says Iraq attacks down as Iran stems arms flow US keeps people guessing as Mideast meet approaches US diplomat meets Pakistan's Bhutto US should not panic over Islamists in Pakistan: analysts Democrats and Bush in new Iraq funding showdown US military leaders march to a softer beat on Iran US Republicans demand retraction of Iraq report US diplomat John Negroponte visits Mali's ancient Timbuktu city US says Pakistan must lift crackdown before elections Saddam, the tearful dictator with a mania for baby wipes US Africa command will aid security: general US hails IMF-Liberia debt slashing deal US diplomat praises Palestinian security in Nablus Rights group challenges US over visa refusal for Muslim scholar US ships make first north Vietnam stop since war Israelis on US mission ahead of peace meeting Bush to welcome key N Ireland figures N. Korea 'making progress' on resolving outstanding nuclear issues: US Malaysian-US FTA likely deferred until Bush departs: report India's coalition 'near compromise' on US nuclear deal Morose America bemoans the quality of its leaders Clinton to test her luck in Vegas Bush, Fukuda set to grapple with strained ties US has no good option in a Pakistan nuclear 'nightmare' Hidden outlays to push war costs to 3.5 trillion: Democrats US dollar will get stronger: Bush Senior US diplomat to visit Pakistan to seek end to turmoil Lebanese-born woman who worked for FBI and CIA guilty of immigration fraud US blacklists Belarussian petrochemical firm Bush congratulates Guatemala president-elect Top US diplomat to visit Pakistan to seek end to turmoil Proposed missile defense upgrade for Taiwan announced Hidden outlays to push war costs to 3.5 trillion : Democrats US calls on OPEC to increase oil production US diplomat to visit Islamabad to push for end to emergency rule US grandees launch mission to avert new genocides Georgia to lift emergency rule within days: US envoy Bush to meet South Sudan leader Nov 15 Dozen US rights groups ask Bush to cut off military aid to Pakistan US informs Nigeria of plan to set up military command in Africa Hidden costs double Iraq, Afghanistan war costs: Democrats Bush wants emergency lifted ahead of Pakistan vote US diplomat Negroponte to visit Pakistan US envoy to press Georgia to end emergency rule US judge orders White House to keep e-mails China dismisses US bill backing UN membership for Taiwan NKorea, US may hold sanctions talks: report Hillary Clinton's commanding lead starts to slip Bush wants emergency lifted before Pakistan vote US seeks concrete reform steps from Afghan leader Karzai Bush demands Syria stay out of Lebanon vote Rice tells Jordan king US committed to Mideast peace Japanese PM to visit US on Friday: White House US, Nigeria discuss early deployment of hybrid force to Sudan US to provide Lebanon trainer jets : report US defends efforts to help Iraqi refugees Admiral says US attack on Iran not 'in the offing': report US calls on Georgia to lift emergency rule immediately More flights Guantanamo flights over Spain in 2007: report US says NKorean abductions of Japanese a priority No hanging of 'Chemical Ali' till legal row resolved: US NZealand defence minister's nephew killed in Afghanistan with US army Negroponte urges implementation of ICoast peace process Cheney honors military veterans' fight for freedom US welcomes Musharraf's vote pledge US sees no rapid shift in China's currency reserves US-SKorea free trade pact languishes in Congress Syria likely to be invited to US peace conference: Rice US not on a warpath with Iran: Rice Rice welcomes Musharraf's vote pledge Bush signals confidence in Pakistan's Musharraf Democrats prod Bush to tighten US Pakistan strategy Bush, Merkel seek to overcome Iran differences Guantanamo readies trial complex ... under an awning N. Korea's cooperation may undercut US intelligence: report Bush, Merkel discuss Iran's nuclear program Bush, Merkel to continue talks on Iran, other key issues Race will not beat campaign: Obama US lawmakers introduce bill backing UN membership for Taiwan Clinton the target as Democrats blanket Iowa US diplomats tour Africa to discuss democracy, security More trainers needed for Afghan army: US general US urges restraint to avert new Eritrea-Ethiopia war US urges Musharraf to set date for benchmarks US wants Georgia to lift emergency rule immediately Bush extends Iranian asset freeze Ex-New York police chief and Giuliani ally charged with corruption Clinton the target for Democrats in Iowa US envoy due in Georgia amid push to lift emergency Israel, US to set up joint committees on Iran: report US trade gap narrows to two-year low despite oil, China US pushes Pakistan over curtailed freedoms Bush, Germany's Merkel to discuss Iran squeeze Bush plays video games with recovering war veterans US seeks global pressure after Myanmar junta rebuffs reforms US demands freedom of movement for Bhutto US voices opposition to Taiwan referendum Gates presses Japan on financial support for troops US trade gap narrows to two-year low in September Senate confirms new US attorney general China "great challenge" to US: Giuliani US Lawmakers to vote on tying Iraq funding to pullout China "great challenge" to US : Giuliani Paulson backs strong dollar, calls for speedier Chinese reforms US officials to travel to Syria to meet Iraqi refugees Blow to Bush as Congress overturns veto for first time US navy launches campaign to boost security in African waters Trial of Canadian Guantanamo detainee gets go-ahead US House gives green light to Peru free trade deal US welcomes Georgia call for snap presidential vote US pledges 'all means' for open election in Lebanon US: Myanmar junta must meet soon with Aung San Suu Kyi US-French differences persist despite Sarkozy triumph Hearing for Canadian detainee opens at Guantanamo US army helicopter crashes near Aviano airbase, five dead: official Bernanke sees 'sluggish' activity as housing woes deepen US welcomes 'clarification' of Pakistan election date US Africa command chief in talks with African Union US urges Sri Lanka to end fighting with rebels US military helicopter crashes near Aviano airbase: spokesman NKorea thanks US for help over pirate attack US to back Philippine healthcare programme US defence chief to press Japan on security role Bush urges Musharraf to shed uniform, hold elections World Bank delays some Iran aid due to US sanctions US says 'so far, so good' with NKorea nuclear disablement France, US hail new era of partnership US asks SKorea not to ignore rights abuses in North US 'concerned' about Georgia crisis France will stand by the US, Sarkozy vows US urges parties in Georgia to avoid provocation Bush gets blunt with Musharraf US intelligence will help rid northern Iraq of PKK: Erdogan Top US official: US can't disengage from Pakistan Bush tells Karzai: 'Remain strong' Giuliani basks in endorsement of fiery televangelist Clinton, Giuliani lead polls but face question marks Clinton,Giuliani lead polls but face question marks Iranian nuclear claim shows 'defiance': Washington US agrees to negotiate on cluster weapons treaty 'We love America,' Sarkozy tells Congress New diplomatic spat between Bolivia and US US: Patience with Pakistan not 'never-ending' Nine Iranians to be freed within week: US military US asks Greece to take measures against Iranian bank For US, stability again trumps democracy SKorea, US concerned about NKorean missiles Sarkozy to address joint session of US Congress SKorea, US concerned at NKorean missiles: report Ex-UN inspector fears secret US plan to stay in Iraq Yahoo in spotlight as mother of cyber dissident campaigns for freedom US House votes to override Bush for first time 'I was not at my best,' Clinton says of debate Sarkozy urges US to avoid 'too weak' dollar, firmer Chinese yuan Clinton vows Blackwater crackdown Amid falling autumn leaves, Iran, Pakistan get a bashing US Air Force ground ageing F-15 fighter jets US condemns 'despicable' Afghanistan attack US, China seek imports safety deal by 2008 Bush backs steps to boost safety of imported food, products US starts reviewing aid to Pakistan Sarkozy set for warm US welcome Deadliest year for US troops in Iraq as six more killed US backs 'freedom of expression' in protest-hit Pakistan SKorea, US remain on guard against NKorea US warns WTO deal needs more moves by developing countries Bush calls for approval of LatAm-US trade pacts US navy stages oil spill drill at Bahrain port US urges developing nations to help trade talks US presidential hopefuls fear 'nightmare' Pakistan crisis US to free nine Iranians detained in Iraq Gates reassures Hu on Taiwan US to push China's Hu on Iran sanctions Edwards accuses Clinton of duplicity US scolds Musharraf but smothers talk of aid cuts Washington to go ahead with missile defence plans: official Rice heads to Washington following upbeat Mideast trip US scolds Musharraf but smothers aid cut talk Bush vows campaign with Turkey against Kurdish rebels Rice calls Musharraf over emergency rule Defense contractor guilty in US lawmaker corruption scandal Turkish PM welcomes shelving of US 'genocide' bill Bush: Musharraf must restore democracy 'as quickly as possible' US president honors Cuban dissident US, Pakistan to keep up joint Afghan border ops: Pentagon US experts begin bid to disable NKorea's nuclear arsenal Alarmed US warns Pakistan relationship will change Bush faces crisis talks with angry Turkish leader Alarmed US calls for Pakistan return to democracy 683 Iraqi detainees freed in three weeks from US prisons US 'deeply disturbed' by Pakistan developments Rice, Abbas hope for Mideast peace during Bush term US trade chief calls for better Vietnam access Japanese PM to meet Bush on November 16 US-Iraqi forces in new assault on Al-Qaeda China, US agree to deepen military dialogue, but concerns remain US suspends defence talks with Pakistan Gates urges China to be more transparent on military US suspends defence talks with Pakistan: Pentagon US defence chief kicks off China trip Americans yearn for change of direction: poll South Sudan leader Kiir announces US trip Bush to discuss Iran, Russia with Sarkozy, Merkel In US war on terrorism, 'waterboarding' not deemed torture US reels as Musharraf stages 'second coup' Gates in China for military talks Israel, with US support, says peace possible by end of 2008 US applauds Baghdad after release of Turkish captives Rice says US will defend Israel in peace process Bush's father says he's friends with Bill, still against Hillary US reels as ally Musharraf stages 'second coup' US considers closing Guantanamo detention center: report Rice returns to Mideast amid stalled talks Pakistan emergency rule troubles ally US Pakistan emergency rule troubles US US defense chief heads to China Rice flies in for talks with Israeli, Palestinian leaders Major powers warn Syria against meddling in Lebanon vote US deeply troubled by Musharraf's moves Major powers call for no intimidation in Lebanese election US 'deeply disturbed' by Musharaff moves US ambassador to meet Iranian envoy soon Rice meets Turkish, Iraqi FMs on PKK crisis US commerce secretary to visit Vietnam US Navy abandons North Korean vessel despite call for its detention Gates heads to China to air misgivings about military buildup US officials forecast record visitor numbers this year Rice, Hadley to be subpoenaed in Israel lobby spy case US disappointed in China, Russia response on Iran sanctions US consumer safety boss orders probe into 'gift travel' US consumer safety boss took industry-paid 'gift travel': report US navy starts crisis response exercises in Gulf US 'outraged' by UN official expulsion from Myanmar Sarkozy trip to seal revival of French-US ties: presidency US 'pleased to help' NKorea over pirate attack US hopes Iran fears will prod progress at Mideast peace meet US backs DRCongo crackdown on rebels No 'waterboarding' by US military: defense chief US envoy chides diplomats resisting Iraq duty Rice arrives in Turkey for talks on Kurdish rebels Former US envoy warns Bush is pushing Turkey, Iran together US envoy urges Arabs to reopen Iraq embassies As president, Obama would talk to Iran Rice against 'compromises' with Lebanon's pro-Syrian opposition NKorea may be nuclear-free early next year: Hill Rice to urge Turkey to avoid strike in northern Iraq US army unprepared for war contracting: commission Senators warn Bush has no authority on Iran Republicans wade in after Clinton stumbles Gates to raise US concerns about military transparency in China Iran offered Iraq assurances on armor piercing weapons: Gates White House repudiates Rumsfeld's Muslim comments US destroyer tracking hijacked vessels off Somali coast Rice makes appeal as US diplomats resist forced duty in Iraq Fed pumps 41 billion dollars into markets Navy terminates construction of Littoral Combat Ship US Treasury chief to meet African leaders, attend G20 Bush defends attorney general pick in torture dispute Bush: Alleged torture not relevant to attorney general pick US military sees drop in Iranian-made bombs in Iraq Ramping up 2008 role, Bush targets Democrats Bush: US, Turkey will cooperate against PKK Price to pay if Iran does not halt enrichment: US diplomat US urges Japan to continue 'war on terrorism' mission Top US commander visits Pakistan China says Gates visit could soothe US ties US diplomats resist forced duty in Iraq: report US lashes out at NKorea's "horrendous" human rights record US declines criticism of Russian FM's trip to Iran Tribal leaders seek Gates help in expanding Al-Anbar police Cheney as 'Darth Vader' as '08 candidates scare up votes US missile defense negotiations 'on course': Pentagon Fed cuts US interest rates, expects economic growth to cool Bush picks new agriculture chief Fed cuts base rate by a quarter-point to 4.50 percent Bush jokes Cheney is "Darth Vader" US recalls 43,000 lead-tainted Halloween teeth, other toys Possible 1.3 billion dollar sale of munitions, missiles to Israel: US US diplomat calls for curbs on trade with Tehran US halves troop numbers for Bright Star war games in Egypt US to raise election observer worries with Russia Gates to visit China US diplomat regrets freedom fries and French-bashing Fed expected to dispense more rate relief to US economy Clinton feels heat after testy debate US providing Turkey with intel on rebel positions: Pentagon US image chief quits Iraq denies dam in danger Scholar links Bush's US and Hirohito's Japan Turkey, Iraq, Palestinian conflicts on Rice's travel agenda US lawmakers seek stiffer regulation of made-in-China toys US navy help for NKorea ship unprecedented: officials Top Democrats oppose Bush's attorney general pick US safety chief under fire to quit after Halloween toy scare US urges Yemen to make Al-Qaeda operative serve full sentence US Senate bill would tighten Myanmar sanctions Mideast players will set pace for progress in peace talks: US Bush, UN's Ban discuss Myanmar Bush congratulates Argentina's Kirchner McCain criticizes 'compressed' presidential primary process Bush to meet Turkish PM on November 5 UN renews call for ending US embargo on Cuba US downplays talk of Iran attack Halloween toys' scare prompts calls for overhaul of US laws US forces may stay longer in Europe: Pentagon Iran says no role in killing US soldiers in Iraq Indian PM says US nuclear deal not dead US not about to attack Iran: White House Bush urges UN to 'get moving' on Darfur US spends 43.5 billion on intelligence: official Major Iraqi dam in danger of collapse US envoy upbeat as North Korean nuke disablement nears UN to call for end of US embargo on Cuba Blackwater guards offered immunity deals Rice says up to India to salvage nuclear deal US aid for Yemen linked to al-Quaeda suspect White House names 2007 'Medal of Freedom' recipients Czech-US radar talks resume in aftermath of Gates bombshell Dalai Lama voices 'reservations' about Iraq, Afghanistan wars US mulls North Korea meeting at Beijing nuclear talks US official discusses Iran sanctions in UAE US: No objection to Egyptian nuclear program US: Olmert cancer no reason to put off Mideast talks US: Iran seeks nuclear weapons Security alerts at British, US embassies in Azerbaijan India must liberalise markets further: US treasury secretary US military prepares to transfer Karbala to Iraqis 70-year-old candidates shake up US presidential race Democrats seek direction as 2008 polls loom US looks to Europe to sanction Iran Woman or not, Hillary doesn't get my vote: Laura Bush Powell's surprise over Blair's closeness to Bush on Iraq: report US nudges India on nuclear deal US conducts successful missile defense test Obama goes after Clinton head-on US defence chief to tour Asia next month: report Putin's comments on US missile defense 'fairly troubling': US defense chief US emergency agency held fake news conference on fires White House rejects responsibility for oil price spike US warns Bosnian Serbs over political boycott Rice consults ex-US presidents to prepare for Mideast conference US warns Bosnian Serbs against political boycott Putin wrong to liken missile defense row to Cuban crisis: US Bush lauds DRCongo elections, worries about clashes US denies being on warpath with Iran Suspect nuke site in Syria razed after Israeli strike US denies any Iran/Iraq parallel US forces to do "absolutely nothing" to thwart PKK rebels: general Spain allows extradition of Syrian arms dealer to US Campaigners file 'torture' suit against Rumsfeld Rice downplays differences with Russia over Iran sanctions US envoy warns of Japanese anger over NKorea deal US troops to stay in SKorea after peace pact: minister Japan won't arrest US Marines over rape allegation: reports Clinton camp upbraids Obama over Iran Backers of Armenia 'genocide' bill agree to delay vote Diplomat tries to reassure US lawmakers on NKorea talks Democrats hit White House on warming testimony US, Russia at impasse on missile defense Bush tours fire-stricken California as death toll rises National interests hamper NATO in Afghanistan: Gates Iran sanctions rattle 2008 White House hopefuls White House defends 'health benefits' of climate change Bush call for Cuba democracy fund likely to fall on deaf ears: experts Bush seeks to ease California "anguish" Pentagon welcomes Italian decision in Iraq shooting case Laura Bush expands drive to fight breast cancer Lawmakers skewer Rice on Iraqi corruption US general tours West Bank troublespot US slaps tough sanctions on Iran military, banks Russia not satisfied with US missile shield proposals US rejects Iraqi claim that Kurdish rebels out of reach US slaps sanctions against Iran military, banks Washington working to free hostage Turkish soldiers: US official Laura Bush tells US troops Iraq is improving US diplomatic security chief resigns after Blackwater row US legislators warn Musharraf on Bhutto's security US Senate kills children's immigration "dream" US Senate tackles new global warming plan Rice to visit Turkey, Mideast next month as tensions heat up US Senate blocks immigration proposal US diplomatic security chief resigns in wake of Blackwater row NATO nations offer more troops for Afghanistan Bush: World must shape post-Castro Cuba US military sees no sign of Turkish air strikes Rice says US mishandled detained Canadian's terror case Bush piles pressure on Cuba transition Laura Bush holds meetings in Kuwait US Treasury chief urges India to step up economic reforms Rice urges Congress to drop Armenia "genocide" bill US leads new calls for Afghan reinforcements On fires, Bush looks to smother Katrina debacle US warns against hiking tensions between Turkey, Iraqis Rice defends upcoming Mideast conference Bush to seek world action on Cuba democracy Iraq, Afghan wars could cost US 2.4 trillion: report Iran "perhaps single greatest" security risk to US: Rice US understands Turkish fury at PKK attacks Laura Bush arrives in Kuwait on Mideast tour US asks Japan to keep Indian Ocean mission Friendly truce as 2008 candidates wives meet US to push NATO allies for Afghan reinforcements Bush to seek global fund for Cuba democracy US acts to rein in Iraq security firms Bush to visit fire-ravaged California Thursday Clinton happy she stuck with 'romantic' Bill Rice acts to improve Iraq security firms Paulson outlines agenda for India visit White House: Katrina lessons applied to California fires Bush: Europe need for missile shield is 'urgent' US in ship security deal with landlocked and navy-less Mongolia US diplomat calls on China, India to press Myanmar Industrialised countries announce anti-piracy enforcement plan US may aid Turkey against rebels Clinton vows to oppose Bush war request Bush orders federal aid to battle California wildfires Democrats dig in on Bush's mammoth war request Obama slams Clinton on Iran US offers Russia compromise in missile shield row US welcomes South Korean troop extension in Iraq US and trading partners announce anti-piracy enforcement plan Bush: Europe need for missile shield is "urgent" Laura Bush launches drive with Saudi to fight breast cancer State Dept in firing line over Iraq security contracts US pushes for Afghan reinforcements as support wanes US, Turkey raise prospect of joint action against Kurd rebels Paulson urges China to move to 'fully' market-valued yuan Bush asks for 500 million for joint anti-drug plan with Mexico Laura Bush in Saudi to promote fighting breast cancer Czech-US missile shield talks to spill over to 2008: official White House denies stoking Iran nuclear tensions Nervous US vows help for Turkey against PKK rebels Bush vows US help for Turkey against PKK rebels Rice calls on Russia to bolster democratic institutions US presses Turkey against cross-border raid on Kurds White House denies stirring tensions with Iran Gates rallies European support for Afghan mission Laura Bush meets breast cancer survivors in Gulf Putin, Bush talk amid discord on missile defence US urges NATO to stay in Kosovo after December deadline US urges Iraq to stop Kurdish rebels US delivers 30 helicopters to Pakistan US 'not satisfied' at NATO support in Afghanistan China blocks US request for WTO panel on film, music imports Hezbollah warns against creation of US bases in Lebanon Laura Bush meets breast cancer survivors in Gulf state Gates hopes Polish military cooperation will continue Implications of US Myanmar sanctions unclear: Singapore US support for PKK could damage relations with Turkey: PM Japanese PM Fukuda to meet Bush Nov 16: report In Iowa, presidential hopeful will meet you for breakfast, lunch or dinner Bush possible New Zealand terror target: report Rice calls Bhutto over Pakistan bomb blasts Gates meets Turkey's defence chief amid Iraq incursion fears Washington outraged at 'terrorist' Kurdish rebel attack Laura Bush starts Mideast trip to fight cancer IMF vows to boost role of developing countries, streamline financing US calls for codes of conduct for state investment funds Bush renews Saudi Arabia as anti-terror ally despite concerns Laura Bush leaves for cancer, diplomatic mission in Mideast Senator Brownback drops out of White House race US Air Force describes errors in nuclear missile flight Bush to unveil 'new initiatives' on Cuba Saudis need time to complete review of textbooks: US US Air Force blames transport of nukes on 'procedural' errors Bush slaps new sanctions on Myanmar Pentagon announces Iraq deployments Republican party boss Martinez bows out Bush certifies Saudi Arabia as anti-terrorism ally Senior US officer in Iraq gets two-year jail sentence Republican White House hopefuls woo Christian right US unsure who carried out Pakistan attacks Explosives in US embassy bomb attempt were not live: ministry US launches probe into latest convoy shooting in Iraq Bush to widen Myanmar sanctions Bush to welcome Sarkozy November 6-7 Bush to set new sanctions on Myanmar junta US officer did not 'aid enemy', Iraq trial finds US-Japan free trade pact huge challenge: US envoy Rice leaves London after meeting Jordan's king US lawmakers apologize for detention of Canadian More international trainers needed for Afghan army: US military US to begin disabling NKorean nuclear program in three weeks Pentagon orders 1.2 billion dollars worth of armored vehicles USAID chief denies playing politics with aid US denounces Bhutto parade attacks Dollar's fortunes in limelight as G7 meeting looms Gates says private guards 'in conflict' with Iraq mission Nuclear armed Iran raises risk of major Mideast war: Gates US says no missile defense review if Iran drops nuclear program Democrats fail to beat child health veto Army recruiting, retention near the limit despite growth plans: general Rice wins Jordanian support for November peace conference Bush seeks Liberia debt relief US: Sarkozy divorce is "private matter" WW III warning just "a rhetorical point" : White House US swats Putin gloom on Iraq US urges Japan to open markets further G7 eyes market turmoil, exchange-rate frictions Turkish, US defence ministers to meet Sunday US welcomes Pakistan political wrangling US proposes banking, gem trade sanctions on Myanmar US general implicates Iran military in Afghan weapons find US ex-military brass raise voices in criticism of Iraq war US inspectors leave North Korea following negotiations Rice 'encouraged' by Middle East talks Rice ends Mideast tour warning of hard work ahead US calls for release of Iranian rights activist US concerned over fresh spate of Darfur violence US, Israel agree to cooperate on missile defense Support flagging for 'genocide' resolution US says UN should intervene if Myanmar plays hardball Gates mulls central authority over Iraq security contractors Bar Iran from nuclear arms to avoid World War III : Bush G7 to examine market turmoil but won't "rush to judgment" : US US could change missile shield plan if Iranian threat subsides Bush defies China in public meeting with Dalai Lama Bush upbeat about Middle East peace conference Mukasey vows to protect liberties if confirmed top US prosecutor US nuclear deal on, says India ruling party US will continue to work with Russia on Iran nuclear threat: Bush China ASAT test exposed US vulnerabilities: Gates Bush urges Turkey against Iraq incursion Obama and Cheney discover hidden family ties Gore rules out presidential run after Nobel prize Democrats face new election nightmare in Florida Gates wants Iraq private security under military control: report HRW calls for release of jailed Iranian human rights advocate Russian military resurgence raises US concerns Iowa Republicans pick Jan 3 for key presidential caucus Rice pushes Mideast peace agenda Bush to headline US Dalai Lama tribute US Congress panel summons Yahoo officials over 'false' testimony Guantanamo detainee given access to a lawyer US says nuclear deal with India 'not dead' Army experts study increase in non-combat deaths in Iraq Iraq would take defense of sovereign seriously: US general Rice secures Egypt backing for Mideast meet Bush defies China with Dalai Lama talks Obama pleads for cash to take on Clinton US works on alternative to Turkey supply route to Iraq Bush to defy China with Dalai Lama talks US says nuclear deal with India "not dead" Republicans saber rattle on Iran Giuliani sends sharp warning on Iran Pentagon confirms accidental Patriot launch Bush to host Italian leaders US hopes India will stick to nuclear deal Bush to press ahead with Dalai Lama meeting US missile fired 'by accident' in Qatar Bush to defy Chinese anger with Dalai Lama meeting US missile fired 'by accident' in Qatar: report US thwarting efforts for Kosovo compromise: Serb PM Army ex-captains want US out of Iraq or a new military draft US calls on world to increase pressure on Myanmar US says NKorea must hand over plutonium Philippines, US hold joint military exercise US urges SKorea to fully open beef market Bush set for talks with Dalai Lama amid Chinese anger Bush set for talks with Dalai Lama as China warns damage to ties Bush set for talks with Dalai Lama amid China rebuff Credit stress easing, but outlook still uncertain: Bernanke McCain wants Russia thrown out of G8 US touts 'excellent record' on complying with disarmament obligations Iran nuclear talks put off due to apparent Chinese rebuff US economy still hurting, recession odds less than half: Greenspan World should step up pressure on Myanmar: US US 'disappointed' as WTO rules against cotton subsidies Pentagon defends war strategy in face of Sanchez attack US appeals for Turkish restraint over Iraq raid Pentagon's public affairs chief resigns White House again presses Congress on Armenia Hu's call for Taiwan peace deal a good step: US US gives cautious welcome to a China-Taiwan peace deal Rice says time for a Palestinian state US challenges Castro to have dialogue with people US may review Guantanamo detentions Rice says time for Palestinian state Egypt suggests delaying Mideast peace meet Laura Bush to visit Middle East October 20-26 IAEA unaware of 'undeclared nuclear facility' in Syria A month after killings Iraq insists Blackwater quit US may review Guantanamo detentions: report US Democrats press genocide bill Pentagon, FBI misusing secret info requests: ACLU Democrats press on with genocide bill despite Turkish fury Dalai Lama to receive US honor amid China tensions Iran darkens 2008 White House race US military to investigate claims Koran burnt in Afghanistan US renews calls for UN envoy to head straight to Myanmar Rice plays down chance of breakthrough on Mideast trip As war goes on, US army pays a lot to retain soldiers Rice leaves Moscow after talks on missile defence, other disputes US officials in Turkey to 'minimise' genocide row Trial date set for US soldier in Iraq who 'aided enemy' US concerned about Sudan government 'setback' Rice criticises Kremlin's grip on power If no agreement Ahtisaari plan best for Kosovo: US official Gates warns Russia against break with arms treaties Lavrov warns Rice against 'unilateral' Iran strategy US covering up Iraqi corruption: lawmakers Bush calls for free trade as Americans feel unease Obama lays into Clinton on Iran, Iraq US to charge Guantanamo detainee with attempted murder Venezuelan opposition urges US to press Chavez on reform plan Politics drive US Armenia resolution Namibia deports two US nationals, prohibits security firm Chinese bid to isolate Dalai Lama won't work: Tibet envoy Bush sticks to climate change policy, despite Gore's Nobel UN envoy should head straight to Myanmar: White House US rejects Russian demand to freeze anti-missile shield US rejects Russian call to freeze anti-missile system US welcomes Belarus pro-freedom demo, condemns arrests US, NKorea open talks on nuclear disablement US installs missile-tracking system in Japan US and South Korean beef talks falter US urges China to speed up currency revaluation CIA investigates own internal watchdog Gore's Nobel sparks new presidential speculation Rice, Gates tackle missile defence, Iran in Moscow talks US general wants troop levels unchanged in Europe Groups call for cut in US Iran democracy funding US to step up fight against illegal arms exports Rice in Russia to argue for US anti-missile system Rice seeks Israeli 'clarification' on land grab Bush worried about rising protectionist sentiments Bush to meet privately next week with Dalai Lama US calls on Myanmar to meet UN demands Bush to meet next week with Dalai Lama Rising exports push down US trade gap; China, oil deficit still high US to broaden fight against illegal arms exports US vies to placate Turkey after 'genocide' vote Bali airport meets security standards: US White House disappointed by Armenian "genocide" bill US files WTO complaint against China for limits on films, music Abbas meets US envoy ahead of Rice visit US experts land in Pyongyang to oversee nuclear disablement Gates defends British drawdown in Iraq Laura Bush finds her voice in Myanmar crisis Troubled US teens suffer abuse, neglect at 'boot camps' World Bank chief says globalization must be 'inclusive' US House panel backs Armenian 'genocide' bill US silent on Israel grab of Arab land US House panel backs Armenian genocide bill Bush calls for release of all Cuba's political prisoners Six powers to meet next week in Europe for Iran talks World's Bank's Zoellick says globalization must be 'inclusive' Bush throws down gauntlet to China with Dalai Lama meeting Bush warns Congress not to weaken eavesdrop powers Russia, Mideast focus of Rice trip US warns of Turkish reprisals as Armenia 'genocide' vote looms Rice: Criticizes US Congress resolution on 'Armenian genocide' US judge blocks repatriation to Tunisia of Guantanamo detainee US detains nearly 25,000 in Iraq Bush to take part in US award ceremony for Dalai Lama Rice: House 'genocide' resolution on Armenia 'very problematic' US warns Myanmar of fresh sanctions US frets over Turkey ties as Armenia 'genocide' vote looms New US embassy complex in Baghdad riddled with problems SKorea may ease curbs on US beef imports: minister US atomic experts in Beijing ahead of NKorea disablement US first lady blasts 'friendless' Myanmar regime Thompson avoids gaffes in debut debate US Supreme Court mulls limits of shareholder lawsuits for fraud Refugee groups blast lack of US help for Iraqis UN chief briefs US first lady on Myanmar White House denies leaking info that hurt Al-Qaeda spying Top US court rejects CIA kidnap case US warns Turkey against cross-border operation into Iraq Thompson looks to rattle '08 Republicans Bush, South Korean president discuss summit with North Al-Qaeda trying to get weapons of mass destruction: US NATO chief to meet Rice, Gates on Afghanistan, NATO Israel and Egypt sign deal to boost exports to US Turkey warns US over Armenian genocide bill US govt leak hurts company monitoring Al-Qaeda: report US considers significant food aid to NKorea: official US condemns Kurd separatist attacks in eastern Turkey Army needs three to four years to recover from Iraq strains: chief US unfazed by new British troop cuts in Iraq Obama vows to lead global warming fight US holds key to success or failure of WTO talks: French minister Iraq determined to rein in private guards Political tensions mount in India over US nuclear deal US peace meet opportunity not to be missed: Israel minister Iraq vows to punish Blackwater guards Gates concludes visit to Latin America US diplomacy takes high road through Beijing Petraeus says Iran's envoy in Iraq is Quds Force member Iraqi president eyes huge US troop withdrawal Blackwater unprovoked, 17 killed, Iraqi probe finds Republican congresswoman dies of cancer US cautiously congratulates Pakistan after vote US worried about 'poisonous' north-south Sudan relations Bush expresses opposion to Iraq's partition Bush determined to confront Iran's nuclear ambitions Rice tightens control of Blackwater operations in Iraq US Secretary of Defense in Peru on Latin America tour US proposes common missile defense network with Russia, NATO US threatens Myanmar sanctions in likely clash with China Five Iranians detained in Iraq should not be released: US general US should not talk of Armenian 'genocide': Bush US talks with Myanmar junta not productive: State Dept US opens the door for better relations with North Korea Clinton pushes for powerful US Latino vote Up close, and personal, on the 2008 campaign trail Hill wants Bill to restore US image overseas: ex-president Blackwater to blame for Iraq shooting, US military says North Korea diplomats on hush-hush tour of Washington: report 1.4 billion dollars in possible US arms sales to Mideast announced US to press Myanmar's junta in rare talks US mum on Pakistani deal, calls for 'free and fair' elections Marines meet growth goals despite war-time recruiting challenges US senator won't resign after denial of plea change request Rice to lay foundation for 'serious' Middle East peace talks Giuliani tops in Republican cash drive US looking to speed up arms deliveries to Iraq: Gates US Senator's request to withdraw sex sting guilty plea denied US House cracks down on war zone security guards US reveals 16 billion dollars a year in farm subsidies Justice document gives green light for interrogation violence FBI takes lead in probe over Blackwater crisis More arrests, climate of fear in Myanmar: US envoy Bush warns against 'foreign interference' in Lebanon vote SEC says crackdown on stock-touting spam paying dividends US will not renegotiate Costa Rica free trade deal : USTR US: Korean peace hinges on six-party process Rice due in Egypt October 16 Clinton preferred over Giuliani in US race: poll US to send nuclear team to NKorea shortly US frees 707 Iraq detainees during Ramadan Iraqi leaders turn against US-created 'militias' US senators jab China, India over Myanmar unrest Report aims to clip wings of US government high-flyers Rice to travel to Russia, Middle East Bush, Lebanese leader to discuss Syria, elections US senators jab China over Myanmar unrest Bush hails atomic deal for 'nuclear free' Korean peninsula Liability of private contractors at Abu Ghraib in spotlight US judge examines liability of private contractors at Abu Ghraib Bush ties North Korea, Iran nuclear crises US Congress bids to punish foreign companies over Darfur Official US plan to protect owl 'polluted by politics': lawmakers Bush says atomic agreement sets pace for nuclear free Korean peninsula Rice to travel to Middle East next week Blackwater shootout left 17 dead Detained Iranian an intelligence agent: US general White House mum on Iraq Kurd oil deals Bush vetoes children's health bill Clinton opens chasm in Democratic race Freed Mauritanian Guantanamo prisoner says was tortured US or EU must lead new effort to end Myanmar crisis: experts Republicans face up to daunting 2008 election Bush hails North Korean nuclear statement US aims to welcome 12,000 Iraqi refugees this year US may add support troops after partial Iraq pullout US House wants Iraq contingency plan US to be 'heavily involved' in NKorea's nuclear disablement US defense chief in Latin America under Chavez shadow US Supreme Court confronts sentencing controversy Counter-measures to be added to US missile defense tests: general Al-Qaeda 're-emerging' in Pakistan sanctuaries: US military US pressing "very hard" for free elections in Pakistan: Rice US gives nod to North Korea's nuclear disablement agreement Clinton trumps Obama in fundraising stakes Rice assails Senate's Iraq plan No Blackwater talk as Bush meets Talabani US backs talks with Taliban who renounce violence Abu Ghraib prisoners accuse US companies of torture US launches new African military command US dismisses Iranian invitation to Bush Rice calls for "360-degree look" at Blackwater scandal US eager for UN envoy report on Myanmar French-Japanese consortium to carry out US nuclear study Clinton trumps Obama in fundraising race Americans oppose full funding for Iraq war: poll Second arrest in bomb attempt against US embassy: police Rice assails idea of partitioning Iraq US defense chief heads to Latin America under Chavez shadow NKorea expects to be off US terror list US backs Karzai's offer to talk to Taliban Iran university invites Bush US concerned about 'concentration of power' in Russia Senate passes mammoth defense bill US warns Sudan of new sanctions following deadly attack Senator hits out at Maliki, US embassy US says prepared to work with any government in Ukraine Sarkozy to visit US in November: US official CIA aims to recruit more Asian, Middle Eastern spies New US armed forces chief pledges to refocus military Man arrested in alleged Vienna bomb attempt: police Bush wants diplomatic end to 'Iran problem' White House: Putin as PM is Russia's internal affair Admiral becomes US armed forces chief, pledges to refocus military US not campaigning against Libya for Security Council seat US official begins probe into security for diplomats in Iraq US: 'Great concern' over violence in Myanmar US steps up pressure on head of UN copyright agency US: UN force must get to Darfur quickly US joins Male blast probe US involved in four inquiries into Blackwater FBI join Maldives bomb probe US corners 42 percent of world arms market US reaffirms leadership in world arms trade Blackwater guards fired unprovoked: Iraq police evidence US quits Sardinia nuclear submarine base leaving skeleton staff US weighs possible strikes on Iran's military: report A pragamatic admiral takes the helm as the US military's top officer Violence 'shames' Myanmar regime: Laura Bush Blackwater case deepens as investigations multiply Bush authorizes 25 million dollar oil aid for North Korea US imposes visa ban on dozens of Myanmar leaders US missile defense system scores intercept in test Bush authorizes 25 million dollars for oil for North Korea US State Dept sends team to Iraq on Blackwater affair Rice wanted 'stronger' Security Council action on Myanmar Bush authorizes 25 million dollars in aid for North Korea US warns of kidnap threat to tourists in Kenya Key Guantanamo detainees to get access to lawyers Bush to welcome son of murdered Lebanese prime minister Strauss-Kahn named to lead IMF, pledges reforms World powers hold fire on further sanctions for Iran Bush gives little ground in battle to halt climate change A senior Al-Qaeda leader killed in Iraq: US military World powers to wait for reports before more Iran sanctions Bush, Brown lead protests at Myanmar deaths Blackwater besieged by more Iraq allegations Six major powers meet to weigh new sanctions on Iran Bush warns climate change fight must not slow growth Bush, Brown press Myanmar to end crackdown Google plan to buy DoubleClick scrutinized in US Senate US senate hearing scrutinizes Google plan to buy DoubleClick US interceptors in Europe fast enough to hit Russian ICBMs: researcher US probe finds security holes at Canada, Mexico borders US to contribute 5 mln dlrs to Lebanon's Hariri tribunal US urges 'nations with influence' to push Myanmar US freezes assets of 14 top Myanmar officials US vows to tackle climate change at talks of major polluters White House shrugs off Iraq division measure US: Myanmar must end violence against demonstrators US insists Iraq violence not on uptick during Ramadan US urges new UN envoy for Cyprus talks US grapples for options as Musharraf fights for job US envoy calls on China to use influence with Myanmar US Darfur envoy begins Sudan visit US military blames Al-Qaeda for Iraqi bombings 2008 White House hopes to spill campaign millions Gates concerned about oversight of contractors in Iraq US Senate brands Iran Guard 'terrorist organization' US open to 'concrete proposals' from Colombian rebels Calling homosexuality immoral, general draws chants of 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' US Senate votes to support dividing Iraq on sectarian basis US Senate votes to support partition of Iraq Bush in new Congress battle over huge war funding demand US commanders warned to oversee contractors in Iraq US commanders warned to oversee contractors US says Iran nuclear issue not closed ahead of new talks US 'very troubled' by Myanmar violence US State Department dips into world of blogs Bush, Karzai tout Afghan progress US says Iran nuclear issue not closed US slams Gulf laws restricting migrant workers Bush threatened nations that did not back Iraq war: report Bush invites Fukuda to US US general defends arrest of Iranian in Iraq Rice and Gates to hold US missile defence talks in Moscow Militants kill two 'US spies' in Pakistan US hopes NKorea will disable nukes by year-end Bush, Maliki hold first talks since Blackwater shooting After UN push on climate, Bush to promote US agenda US House votes to tighten Iran nuclear sanctions Pentagon to move quickly on Guantanamo trials Bush says Castro rule near end, urges 'free' polls in Cuba Bush slaps new sanctions on Myanmar rulers No US decision on NKorea, terror list Iran frees fourth US-Iranian Bush vows to work for Palestinian statehood Ahmadinejad suffers rare public dressing down on US visit Six powers to pursue Iran sanction talks: US Bush meets with Palestinian leader Abbas Bush to announce new sanctions against Myanmar regime Senate to vote on Iraq division plan Laura Bush to visit Middle East in October US urges Nepal travelers to stay on 'high alert' Rice says "travesty" if Iranian leader allowed to visit Ground Zero Bush bets Hillary Clinton to be Democratic nominee US embassy says Pakistan arrests 'extremely disturbing' Iranian president begins US visit amid deep controversy Turkmen leader seeks to warm US relations US snipers 'bait' Iraqis: report Quartet rallies behind US call for Israeli-Palestinian parley Iran smuggling missiles into Iraq: US military US denounces 'brutality' of Myanmar regime Syria to be invited to Mideast peace conference: US NKorea must be open about nuclear program: Rice Kouchner reassures US of shared interests over Middle East Blackwater denies smuggling weapons to Iraq US voices concern over Somalia radio shutdown US praises deal on cutting threats to ozone US probes Blackwater weapons shipments to Iraq: report UN negotiator urges steps on climate change Baby deaths spark US recall of million Chinese-made cribs Lebanon MP killing must not derail elections: US, France White House grapples with NKorea-Syria reports US reviews rules for private security in Iraq US recalls one million Chinese-made cribs WTO upholds US complaint against Turkey rice measures Iraqi forces take lead in only 8 percent of Baghdad: US general Rice and Kouchner condemn Lebanon MP's murder Republicans stall Democratic anti-war drive Bush to meet Mideast envoy Blair Monday White House says Maliki 'working hard' against corruption US, Israel shared intel before Syria raid: report Washington to press Vietnam to free jailed dissidents Israel shared intel with US before Syria raid France, US security chiefs see eye-to-eye US report on Iraq corruption made public US gives 'strategically important' Ethiopia $97 million Israel shared intel with US before raid: report US to probe Borse Dubai and Nasdaq deal Senate deals new blow to anti-war Democrats US dismisses bin Laden call for Pakistan 'holy war' Bush says he will be "strong asset" to 2008 Republicans Pentagon doubles requirement for mine-proof armored vehicles US bars ex-Nazi death camp guard US, Britain urge Myanmar to accept early visit by UN envoy US warns Nepal's Maoists over election threats Gates asks for outside probe into nuke transfer: Pentagon Marine Osprey squadron heads for Iraq US backs 'smooth' return to democracy in ally Pakistan Bush urges peaceful end to Iran nuclear crisis Bush 'saddened' by deaths in Blackwater shooting US trade chief urges Congress to ratify pact with Colombia Bush wants peaceful deal over Iran's nuclear drive Obesity on the menu for US presidential hopefuls On climate change, US vies to come in from the cold Bernanke says Fed acted in face of 'market stress' Bush agriculture chief resigns in 2008 election move Flexible currency will not hinder China growth: US official US farm subsidy concession revives mood in WTO talks Rice to meet leader of gas-rich Turkmenistan US expresses rights concern over Bangladesh Rice meets Palestinian leaders on latest peace push Bush condemns Beirut bombing US names diplomat to break Iraqi refugee backlog Bush 'concerned' about Blackwater dispute US prepared to negotiate based on WTO farm proposal Bush congratulates Greek PM US accepts WTO agriculture proposals in trade talks: WTO official US to help Mozambique protect coastline US leads world outrage at Beirut bombing US, Iraq agree on joint commission on Blackwater shooting US says diplomacy the 'way forward' in Iran nuclear stand-off Pope refuses to meet Rice: report Senate deals legal blow to Guantanamo prisoners White House cryptic on Blackwater's future in Iraq US envoy to Malaysia urges conclusion to free-trade pact US denounces Iran warning to Israel US presidential hopeful hails 'enduring friendship' with Britain, Europe Violence ebbing in Iraq: US general Hamas 'hostile entity' to US: Rice US to provide 190 mln dlrs to develop strife-torn southern Philippines US demands tough diplomatic action against Iran Rice wants "serious and substantive" Mideast meet Bush disagrees with Greenspan over record Blackwater fight tests US view of Iraq Senator back at work after sex sting US drafts new sanctions text against Iran Bush jabs Congress on Iraq US Air Force sets up Cyber Command British PM meets with US Iraq chief, ambassador Petraeus not seeking military operations in Iran US lawmakers target Iraq refugee crisis Blackwater incident spotlights private role in military ops Gates looks into US military's use of contractors: spokesman Most Americans think Bush doing a bad job: survey Bush seeks Iraq pressure on Congress Investigate Blackwater incident before assigning blame: US White House keeps distance from Blackwater Iraq row US mum on Musharraf military role China and Russia spying at Cold War levels : US spy chief Iraqis round on Blackwater 'dogs' after shooting US Iraq chief to hold talks with British PM Blackwater can be tried in Iraqi court: judge US military inspect Russian radar in Azerbaijan Ahmadinejad to leave for New York Sunday Fed faces day of reckoning as markets clamor for rate cut US military team in Azerbaijan to inspect Russian radar US probes security firm shooting in Iraq Security improvements alone not enough to win in Iraq: Pentagon US believes NKorea talks will take place next week US examines Iraqi refugees backlog after envoy's complaint US government upbraids 20 nations in annual drugs report US pledges to reduce plutonium weapons stockpiles US to probe security firm shooting in Iraq Ban Iran's President from UN : 'O8 Republican Romney US determined to use diplomacy on Iran: energy secretary Iraq orders halt to US firm's operations after shootout US gives Jordan 141 mln dlrs to boost reform, development Qaeda urges Islamic terror in West in third 9/11 video Bush to name retired judge Mukasey attorney general US to give Jordan 78 mln dlrs in extra aid More countries join US-led nuclear energy programme US says 'all options' on table with Iran, but prefers diplomacy Many of Europe's high-flying US listings seek stealth exits Bush administration dogged by NKorea-Syria nuclear links Bush warns against hasty Iraq withdrawal US military likely to be in Iraq for years after drawdown Talks next week to seal nuclear disablement pact with NKorea Fewer foreign attackers entering Iraq: US general Petraeus Gates hopes for Iraq drawdown to 100,000 troops by end of 2008 US gives Saudis a pass on religious freedom Bush puts 2008 candidates on Iraq rack Bush urges Congress to back Iraq strategy CIA brings back former official to head espionage service Iraq, Egypt, China slammed in US religious freedom report Bush's bitter legacy US claims Hezbollah still smuggling arms through Syria EU, US to push for quicker ban on ozone-depleting chemicals Iran leader: Bush must face trial over Iraq Too little too late, Democrats say of US troop reduction in Iraq US troop pullout will hasten Iraq's demise: analysts US says it wants fair election in Lebanon Democrats reject Bush's Iraq plan Bush's war of diminished expectations Under-fire Bush to pull out some troops from Iraq Bush to reduce troops in Iraq by five brigades Key US ally in fight against Qaeda in Iraq assassinated US, China to reward North Korea multi-million dollar fuel aid North Korea helping Syria build nuclear facility: report Greenspan says critics 'mistaken,' defends his Fed policies Pentagon censors website audio of 9/11 mastermind US calls sheikh's assassination an 'outrage' Pentagon calls sheikh's assassination a "tragic loss" Russia-US talks on missile shield made no progress: Moscow US points finger at Iran for Iraq base attack Testy times seen for US-Japan ties US to free Iraqi prisoners for Ramadan Rice to lay groundwork for Mideast peace conference Afghan transferred to Guantanamo over alleged Al-Qaeda links Pentagon could make 2.2 billion dollar arms sales to Taiwan US lawmakers vow tighter laws on Chinese-made toys Democrats regroup after Petraeus report Petraeus rebuffs 'war criminal' critics Petraeus says Iran involvement in attacks 'clear' Children young as seven give funds to US presidential hopefuls: report North Korea gives experts full access to nuclear facilities: US Rice to head to Jerusalem, Ramallah September 18-20 Six powers to discuss sanctions against Iran in Washington Petraeus sees no need now for US troops in Basra US diplomat backs crisis-hit Musharraf Obama's new war plan takes aim at Clinton US expects sustained Japan support in Afghanistan US still stuck in Iraq quagmire after report: Iran New US Africa military command to start work next month US to focus on restoring Iraq's security amid Iranian threat: Rice Senior US diplomat visits turbulent Pakistan Al-Qaeda to release third 9/11 video: reports Bush to address Americans on Iraq troop withdrawal US demands access to Myanmar's prisoners amid brutality claims On 9/11 anniversary, White House pledges to fight Al-Qaeda US, China strike deal over use of lead paint on exported toys Quiet diplomat lays out long-term US role in Iraq Zawahiri, not Bin Laden, is Al-Qaeda 'intellectual leader': intel chief We will get bin Laden: White House US concerned about Iranian weapons going to Taliban US cautions Israel of any retaliatory attack on Gaza US gives money for monitoring in North Korea - ambassador Rice to visit Turkey in October for meeting of Iraq neighbors US not sure where bin Laden is: official White House defends 'war on terror' as US marks 9/11 Gates vows relentless pursuit of al-Qaeda leaders US balance of payments gap can't go on indefinitely: Bernanke Surge a failure, Democrats tell general Chicago eyes Paris self-service bike scheme Czech Republic, US launch new talks on anti-missile radar Major police operation at US base in Germany after threats Signaling end to surge, Petraeus leaves unanswered what's next Bin Laden's beard baffles chief US spy Fur flies as Petraeus and pink protestors enliven Congress US still at risk six years after 9/11: security chiefs US calls vote in Morocco a success US offers missile cooperation with Russia Cooperate quickly with UN inspectors, US tells Iran US surge goals being met: US general at pivotal hearing New bin Laden video' in pipeline for 9/11 Anti-war Republican and presidential hopeful Hagel to retire Democrats slurring Iraq General : Republicans New bin Laden video to be broadcast 'soon' US to build military base on Iraq-Iran border Hezbollah could attack US if it felt threatened: spy chief Iraq war general to step into spotlight Rumsfeld hails 'big success' in Afghanistan US to build military base on Iraq-Iran border: report US sex suspect agrees to extradition US team due in Seoul ahead of North Korea trip Bush, officials pass buck over who ordered Iraq army disbanded Terror groups raise funds through drugs: DEA Bin Laden powerless despite new video: White House Most Americans believe Petraeus report will be overly positive: poll Forbes predicts Clinton will win Democratic nomination US report calls for Iraq exit in five years Bush girds for fight over Iraq strategy next week Guantanamo medics similar to doctors who abetted Biko death: Lancet letter Chinese hackers form US military cyber attack plans: report US, Indonesia urge China and India to press Myanmar Bin Laden video shows needs for Iraq resolve: Bush Bush to address US on Iraq next week Petraeus offers mixed Iraq assessment ahead of key hearings US court fines Iran 2.65 bln for 'heinous' 1983 Lebanon attack US studies Bin Laden video, CIA warns of Al-Qaeda plots US auditor queries military Iraq casualty figures Democrats mull ditching Iraq troop cut date US drawdown likely to be long, slow crawl to Kuwait Taiwan referendum plan triggers shift in US policy Bush, Putin focus on missile defence in talks US says wargames not aimed at China, Iran Greenspan says market turbulence similar to prior crises US, Chinese, Russians to inspect NKorea nuclear sites US report calls for troop cuts in Iraq Marine who led Haditha assault mourns dead, defends actions Marine in Haditha assault defends actions US judge strikes down warrantless search of electronic records China's Darfur envoy hits back at campaigners US force levels in Iraq swell to all-time high US worried about Serbia's divergent signals on Kosovo US military relief assessment team in storm-hit Nicaragua Russia-US talks on missile defence set for Paris Washington declines comment after Syria fires on Israeli planes US official calls for NATO flexibility in Afghanistan Fed injects 31.25 billion dollars into markets Iraq's security forces cannot stand alone: US report US senator tells Iraqis to sort out future or see US leave Bush's Iraq swagger a distant memory Rift on Iraq as Bush meets man tipped as next Australian PM US not worried by Russia-Australia nuclear deal: Rice Rice says US has not neglected Asia Pentagon opposes disbanding Iraqi police Sex sting senator eyeing comeback US general, two officers sanctioned in Haditha killings probe US-Czech anti-missile talks intensify General, two other officers sanctioned for Haditha killings probe Senior US diplomat Negroponte to visit Afghanistan, Pakistan Fed sees 'limited' economic impact of tight credit, weak housing US proposes diplomat as top quartet aide to Blair Iraq growth to top six percent: US official US lawmakers have parallel realities on Iraq Foiled plot in Germany proof of attack threat: US Iraq economy heading for 6 pct growth: US official Foiled plot in Germany proof of attack threat: White House US envoy meets Palestinian premier ahead of Rice visit US says Lao officials back report of three Americans arrested US to open up on secret military technology to Australia Bush blasts Myanmar junta for 'tyrannical' crackdown White House won't back sex scandal senator Spend up, Bush tells Chinese consumers Bush hints at Iraq troop draw-down Bush, Howard defend Iraq war Bush urges China to spend, spend, spend Top US general hints at Iraq troop cuts Iraq hot topic as Bush, Howard meet US commander hints at Iraq troop reduction in 2008 Several countries trying to hack into US military system: Pentagon Lawsuit demands US reveal civilian deaths in Iraq, Afghanistan Myanmar's constitutional talks a "total sham" : US US calls for 'reasonable' Iran nuclear talks North Korea closer to being struck off US terror list Pentagon slow to spend on safety for US troops in Iraq Fed urges lenders to work with homeowners facing default Most of Sadr's militia lying low: US general Former US administrator in Iraq clashes with Bush on Iraq army US needs Mideast troops to hunt Al-Qaeda: top Republican NKorea emerges as key focus at APEC summit Syria blasts US 'unconstructive role' in troubled Lebanon Bush to meet key ally Howard ahead of Iraq report Despite hints of force cuts, Bush not saying when troops will come home US says Ramadan could decide Iraq troop cut Bush visit shows there's no alternative to Maliki: aide Bush arrives in Australia US, Mexico's WTO complaint driven by domestic politics: China Bush backs Maliki's 'evolving' leadership in Iraq Bush hints at US troop reduction in visit to Iraq As Bush lands in Iraq, Clinton vows to end war Rove advised Bush against picking Cheney as VP: report Bush hints at US troop reduction in Iraq Bush says fewer troops needed to maintain Iraq security Bush makes surprise trip to Iraq Sleaze-hit Republicans will recover: White House Next US attorney general will back Bush against terror: White House Book details Rice's struggle with diplomatic setbacks Bush visits Asia as Iraq row rumbles at home White House sees new backing from Congress over Iraq US TV star set to shake up Republican White House race US Republican senator resigns after bathroom stall sting US hints at large food aid for North Korean flood victims US presses for action over Myanmar, but China, Russia relucant Chinese-American investigated over campaign donations: report US stocks cheer Bernanke, Bush relief US First Lady urges UN to act on Myanmar crackdown 'Tough love' from Bernanke as Bush unveils crisis mortgage aid Top Republican Senator Warner to retire in 2009 White House spokesman Snow quits US panel to urge overhaul of Iraqi police: report Bush unveils plans to aid distressed homeowners US provides 1.3 million dlr aid to fire-ravaged Greece US hopeful of progress in talks with N. Korea Controversy heats up as two candidates vie to lead IMF Sorry for the inconvenience, Bush tells Australia US Treasury secretary optimistic on subprime: Japan minister Former US diplomat pleads not guilty over anti-Arab slurs Bush says he can settle North Korea nuclear issue Azerbaijani, Russian, US experts to discuss radar Sept 15: Moscow Iowa court rules to allow gay marriage Bush aims to ease US mortgage woes: report Taiwan move to join UN 'perplexing:' White House Bush to hold talks with China's Hu at APEC meet Bush condemns Myanmar junta for crackdown US condemns Myanmar for protest crackdown US says ready to step back into Basra as British pull out Pentagon awaits proof of Sadr's militia freeze in Iraq US blacklists four Colombian alleged drug traffickers Military panel OKs skin magazines for sale on US bases Bush aides hit back at bleak Iraq report US concerned over fate of political prisoners in Myanmar US urges Pakistan's Musharraf to honor commitments Pentagon probes if US arms for Iraq diverted to Turkey US Marine faces court appearance over Haditha killings White House sets dates for key Iraq testimony Iran must suspend uranium enrichment: US Federal Reserve injects another 10 billion dollars Iraq falls short of US goals, GAO report claims Climate change: Washington talks will spur UN deal for 2009, says US Iran scoffs at US warning over Iraq US cautiously welcomes Sadr's militia freeze in Iraq Europeans back Hillary Clinton for US president: poll US expects NKorea to disable nuclear program in Sept accord Democrats blast reported Iraq funding boost Bernanke indicates Fed to act 'as needed' to steady economy Senator's scandal rocks Republicans Bush vows sustained help for New Orleans US welcomes release of SKorean hostages, mum on deal US casts doubt on global carbon market US says seizure of Iranians in Iraq 'regrettable' US officer gets off with reprimand for Abu Ghraib abuse US Marine faces court over Haditha killings Taiwan party slams US official over referendum comment Bush to ask Congress for extra 50 bln dollars for Iraq: report Bush warns of 'holocaust' if Iran gets nukes, warns Tehran off Iraq US asks Russia to push ahead with journalist murder probe Democrats slam Bush's 'rosy picture' of Iraq US calls for full Sudanese cooperation with Darfur peacekeeping US warns Iran over Iraq, nuclear program Clinton grabs major union endorsement Rice congratulates new Japanese FM Rice speaks to Israeli, Palestinian leaders Bush: Iraq is front line against Iran, Al-Qaeda Iran dismisses threat of US attack US judge approves Noriega's extradition to France Air accidents always a risk: top US safety official US congratulates new Turkish president US attack on Iran 'impossible': Ahmadinejad Russia, US close to peaceful nuclear energy deal: Moscow After Gonzales, Bush still facing storm US gives UN project 30 mln dlrs for Iraqi children Gonzales gone, Congress girds for new battle NKorea warns against US 'hostility' before talks Japan's defence chief urges full leak probe US Attorney General heeds calls for resignation Bush to say Iraq is front line against Iran, Al-Qaeda US orders emergency checks of Boeing 737s after Japan accident Sudanese minister in US for talks US sees headway in Afghan anti-drug campaign US rights group welcomes Gonzales' resignation US shrugs off Sarkozy call for Iraq withdrawal US noncommittal on Sarkozy G8 proposal Bush hails Iraq accord, warns more work to do Jury to decide fate of US officer charged in Abu Ghraib scandal US Army's 20,000-dlr bonus attracts host of recruits US, NKorea set for Sept 1-2 talks in Geneva US suggests Cuban government behind Castro dead rumours US military regrets Afghan football 'insult' US Attorney General quits White House under pressure as lawmakers urge new course in Iraq US lawmakers slam Iraqi PM, urge drawdown of US troops Rice to meet Abbas in Ramallah 'on September 16' US condemns India attacks US political drumbeat against Iraqi PM builds Laura Bush to skip APEC in Australia US political pressure on Maliki intensifies US terror database leads to few arrests Iraq strategy promising, needs time: Bush US terror database leads to few arrests: report US legislators call for more aid to strife-torn southern Philippines Bush says offensive in Iraq just beginning Top US commanders differ on Iraq pullout: report US to look into North Korea's missile threat Pentagon announces possible weapons sales to Egypt, Israel US launches probe into 'friendly fire' British deaths White House raps Iran over Iraq unrest Bush to visit New Orleans Murder charges in Haditha case recommended dropped: probe Bush faces mounting pressure on Iraq drawdown US apologizes to wrongly arrested Iraq refugee Rice thanks French counterpart for Iraq visit US helps Saudis train oil security force: report Reducing troops in Iraq a 'giant step backwards': commander White House pleads for patience with Iraqi leaders Top US senator calls for limited Iraq troop drawdown by Christmas Congress estimates US budget deficit to fall to 158 billion dlrs US wary of Sudan expulsion of diplomats Top Republican senator calls for 5,000 US troops home by Christmas Iraqi leadership precarious, US intelligence warns US general warns of bloody Ramadan attacks in Iraq Bush climate meeting must stay within UN fold: official Maliki government doomed to weaken, US intelligence says US asks Austria to shed 'Cold War thinking' over missile defense US commander says Asian war games not aimed at China US concerned about worsening Basra security US to release intelligence report on Iraq, Maliki Rivals to head IMF to get Washington invite US court to revisit case on detention of Qaeda suspect US highlights democracy as exiled Pakistan PM allowed to return US missile shield a "provocation": Austrian defence minister Fed injects 17.25 billion dollars into market SKorean president may meet Bush on APEC sidelines US to issue 'bleak' assessment of Maliki : report SKorean president may meeet Bush on APEC sidelines Bush accused of twisting history over Iraq, Asia war links US breaks WTO rules, China says US soldier charged with rigging Iraq contracts US intelligence eavesdrops on thousands of foreign calls: chief Maliki should go, says Hillary Clinton US hits out at Serbian minister over Kosovo remarks US military gets training to curb Afghan wildlife trade US condemns arrest of activists after rare protests in Myanmar Bush compares Pearl Harbor to 9/11 to back Iraq policy Tougher US immigration leading to 'reverse brain-drain': study Pentagon falling behind in delivering mine-proof vehicles to Iraq US mum after Russia names candidate in IMF race Texas rejects EU plea to halt executions Bush to reiterate support for Maliki: White House US 'frustrated' at situation in southern Iraq: general US says new UN-Iran nuclear agreement 'limited' US aid to quake-hit Peru tops 1.5 million dollars Iran-IAEA nuclear agreement 'not sufficient': US Bush lashes out at Iraq war critics US CENTCOM chief meets Saudi king Financial turmoil doesn't require key rate change: Fed governor CIA inquiry urged holding Tenet, others to account for 9/11 North American leaders end 'constructive' summit Bush withholds support from Maliki US envoy visits Libya Bush says replacing Maliki up to Iraqis US officer's lack of leadership fostered Abu Ghraib abuse: court Pentagon to shut down controversial domestic threat data base Protests fade, expectations downplayed in final hours of summit US officer to blame for fostering Abu Ghraib abuse: court China's military build-up could threaten regional security: US commander Progress in Iraq extremely disappointing: US ambassador US Treasury chief says credit crunch will ease in time US welcomes Tehran release of US-Iranian scholar Obama calls for 'unrestricted rights' for Cuban-Americans Pentagon "to do" list gives little hint of US goals for Iraq Protests greet 'Three Amigos III' summit kickoff Freed high-profile Chinese dissident returns to US US senators hint Maliki should go if reconciliation fails US officer charged in Abu Ghraib abuse pleads not guilty US criticizes 'serious shortcomings' in Kazakhstan's elections US senators suggest Maliki government be replaced North America summit begins amid protests, hurricane Bush lands in Canada for 'Three Amigos III' summit US expects Iraq PM to press Syria on security Top US general, envoy to testify on Iraq early September US health chief in South Africa to view PEPFAR projects Foreign policy experts take negative view of Iraq surge: survey Top US general to offer public testimony on Iraq : White House North America summit set to begin amid protests, storm US asks Thailand to hold quick elections One charge dropped as US officer faces trial over Abu Ghraib Log cabin turned to fortress for N America summit US senator sees sub-prime crisis getting worse before better US to send trainers for Palestinian Presidential Guard Can anyone stop the Clinton bandwagon? Top White House aide insists Bush not a lame duck WHouse hails French FM's Iraq visit Bush praises Peru's Garcia after quake Lone US military officer goes on trial for Abu Ghraib abuse US poised to help storm-threatened Jamaica Al-Qaeda helpers present in Bosnia, US diplomat warns US says cannot rework nuclear deal with India Bush moves away from benchmarks in assessing Iraq US urges Somalians to pursue reconciliation US asks southern African leaders to push harder on Zimbabwe US army awards contract to develop truck-mounted laser weapon Bush renews anti-drug flights in Colombia US mulls putting Eritrea on terror list Security improves in Iraq despite attacks: US general US sends aircraft, medical team to quake-hit Peru US shrugs off Russian bomber move Fed cuts rate as evaporating credit jolts world markets US provides 100,000 dollar flood aid to North Korea US shrugs off Russia's resumption of strategic air patrols Fed cuts discount rate amid market turmoil Suicide rates rise among US army soldiers US signals opposition to APEC membership expansion India can emulate nuclear powers by not staging tests: US US speeds aid, condolences to Peru US Middle East envoy to visit France, Libya, Oman US rushing 100,000 dlrs in immediate aid to Peru Sexual violence on the rise in US prisons Democrats slam 'political spin' over Iraq report Russian radar site doesn't fit US missile shield needs: general US in hush-hush talks over power sharing in Pakistan US citizen Padilla guilty of aiding Al-Qaeda US citizen Padilla found guilty of aiding Al-Qaeda US still mulling aid for NKorea US 'ready' to aid Peru Obama rejects "conventional" foreign policy US to fund feasibility studies of trans-Caspian energy pipelines Fed adds 17 bln dlrs to US banking system to ease credit woes US says Musharraf committed to 'stable transition' Fed adds five bln dlrs to US banking system to ease credit woes New round of US-Polish missile shield talks due this month: minister US envoy signs 30 bln dlr Israel arms package Outgoing US chief gets SKorea medal TV star Thompson set for 2008 Iowa test-run US moves to name Iran's Revolutionary Guard terror group US asks Syria to lift travel ban on ailing opposition leader US to use spy satellites for domestic surveillance Fed opens cash spigot as mortgage lenders reel from credit crisis Olmert meets senior US diplomat on eve of arms deal US: Military action on Iran 'not being contemplated' US moves to use spy satellites for domestic surveillance Federal Reserve pumps seven bln dollars into markets US moving to name Iran's Revolutionary Guard terror group US consumer prices cool a notch Federal Reserve poised to pump more money into markets US presses Pakistan on militant threat US to brand Iran's revolutionary guard a terror group: report US to scrap nuclear deal if India tests weapons Russian bombers getting closer to US: American commander US should press ahead with missile shield: ex-envoy White House denounces 'barbaric' Iraq bombings Troop 'surge' helps Iraq: US general US military sees looming China threat to satellites White House admits time short to pass major reform US to ink 30 billion dollar arms deal with Israel Bush calls Musharraf, Karzai on 'peace jirga' US stands by Iran weapons charge US trade gap narrows despite record chasm with China Bush, Singh discuss US-India nuke pact Indian PM discusses nuclear deal with Bush US mulls flood aid to North Korea US safety board, Mattel recall 9 million toys made in China US woos China with baseball diplomacy US producer price inflation picks up US agency announces recall of tainted Chinese toothpaste US troops on patrol in militant stronghold amid Philippine offensive Envoy confident of smooth NKorea nuclear talks US sees relations hit if Japan ends Afghan support Congress must pursue Rove investigation: New York Times Bush drops plans for Japan visit Democrats cheer Rove exit Rice to stick around until Bush leaves White House: spokesman US squeezes China at WTO in copyright dispute US condemns 'senseless murder' of Somali journalists US condemns "senseless murder" of Somali journalists US 'pleased' two SKorean hostages freed US congressman's response to Indian PM on nuclear deal US labels Fatah al-Islam terror group US requests WTO panel in copyright spat with China US labels Fatah-al-Islam terror group US not considering draft: Pentagon Fed pumps two billion dollars into US financial system Exit Karl Rove, a Washington legend US tells Eritrea to close down consulate Fed stands ready to pump more cash into jittery markets US retail sales rebound in July US official to discuss security, politics in Pakistan US warns of terror threat in southern Philippines US envoy hopeful on NKorea nuclear declaration US experts set to inspect planned Czech radar site US envoy Hill heads for NKorea nuclear talks 'War on terror' stalks 2008 campaign trail Military buildup casts shadow on China's soft power inroads in Asia Bush would vacation in France, if he can go mountain biking Barak calls Rice to reaffirm commitment to dialogue US press avoids editorial comments on Bush-Sarkozy meeting US, NKorean envoys to meet: report US Attorney General Gonzales visits Iraq US high court refuses to halt Guantanamo inmate's repatriation US nuclear envoy Hill to visit China for meetings on NKorea Bush says he is encouraged by Iraq and Afghanistan Cabinet acts on immigration without Congress, Bush Military draft should be considered: US war czar Bush cabinet acts on immigration despite Congress Army meets recruit goals, with 20,000-dollar signing bonus Military exercise to proceed despite NKorean objections: US Fed pumps 38 bln dlrs into market in biggest move since 9/11 US dismiss Israeli minister's comment on quick Mideast peace deal Bush praises UN move to expand role in Iraq Moqtada Sadr believed back in Iran: US military Fed pumps 35 bln dlrs into US banking system, ready to do more Fed pumps more cash into US banking system, ready to do more Mexico's Calderon: US Congress 'insensitive' to immigrants Bush to host France's Sarkozy for lunch Bahraini Guantanamo returnee complains of torture Japan, US sign military information pact Rice eyes Japanese support for US operations despite objections US sets conditions for return of Guantanamo inmates to Britain Rice welcomes Japan's support for US military operations US anti-terror official talks Iran sanctions in Israel Shutting Guantanamo 'not as easy as people think:' Bush Bush warns Iraq over ties with Iran Pentagon says six more detainees leave Guantanamo Bush says shutting Guantanamo not easy Rice, Japanese defense minister hold security talks US warns Iraq's Maliki over Iran Bush wants 'free and fair' elections in Pakistan Rice speaks to embattled Musharraf by phone US envoy leaving Vietnam calls rights issue disappointing Envoy denies claim Congo oil no longer sold to US First votes in 2008 US election ... could be in 2007 2008 Democrats in milestone gay issues forum Japan reassures US of help for 'war on terror' US anti-terror official to talk Iran sanctions in Israel Indian PM stands firm against left veto of US nuclear deal China dollar attack would be 'foolhardy' : Bush Bush doctors declare US president in 'excellent' health Gates meets with Japanese defense minister US withdrawal likely unless Iraq violence falls: study CIA spymaster identified Congress notified of possible anti-ship missile sale to Taiwan US allays fears of divisions in anti-terror drive Bush congratulates Bonds, says history will be judge China dollar attack would be "foolhardy" : Bush 'New era' as Sarkozy to meet Bush in Kennebunkport Bush threatens to veto tax increases, increased spending Sarkozy to meet Bush in Kennebunkport Saturday No personal congrats yet from Bush to Bonds Musharraf may still attend anti-terror talks in Afghanistan: US US calls rocket strike on Georgia 'provocation' Bush backs but won't attend Koreas summit US backs expanded UN role in Iraq Washington treads delicately in Taliban hostage crisis US hopes Korean summit advances region's security US, Mexico plan anti-drug drive: report US urgently needs anti-mine cars in Iraq: report Japan opposition rebuffs US on Afghan mission US legislators propose China Olympics boycott over rights US commander says 190,000 missing US guns went to Iraqi forces 'Tenuous' case exists for staying in Iraq : US analyst US to weigh Britain request to free Guantanamo inmates US widens visa ban on Belarus officials Security Council near to expanding UN role in Iraq: US ambassador US official to join academic team on North Korea visit Rebel pact sets stage for ending Darfur crisis: US US Treasury blacklists charity with alleged Hamas ties Fed seen keeping rates on hold despite mortgage woes Delays, lost luggage, complaints soar for US airlines US to consider Britain's request on Guantanamo inmates Clinton widens lead over Obama in latest US poll US troop levels in Iraq reach all-time high US backs new government in East Timor Bush rules out deal for SKorea hostages Bush levels dubious Iran nuclear arms charge US raises rights concerns with Azerbaijan Iran, US 'frank and serious' on Iraq security Careful Bush mute on Pakistan al-Qaeda strike Ministerial talks on North Korea possible in September: US Iran, US experts discuss Iraq security Half of small arms given by US to Iraqis unaccounted for US, Afghan presidents to wrap up talks US House passes 459-billion defense spending bill Frustrated Democrats head for summer break US lawmaker defends Mecca bombing comments Rice defends 20 bln Saudi arms sale Slow political progress forces strategic review in Iraq: Gates Republicans reserve right of attack in Pakistan US Congress nudges energy industry to go 'green' US, Afghan presidents to discuss Taliban Bush tours bridge collapse as officials scramble to inspect others Bush vows help to repair downed bridge US bans British pork after foot and mouth outbreak Bush urges Congress to wrap up wiretap bill Senate endorses expanded wiretap powers US lawmakers ask Thai King to stop Hmong deportation US top spy and Congress in showdown US Marine sergeant sentenced to 15 years for killing Iraqi US Congress to scrutinize nuclear pact with India Maliki says timetable for US withdrawal not possible Bush satisfied with efforts to spare Afghan civilians: spokesman Tense talks on US spy law US lawmaker's threat to bomb Mecca criticized Bush reassures Musharraf over attack warnings Marine guilty in killing Iraq civilian sentenced to 448 days in prison Bush calls September climate conference Bush signs 9/11 bill into law Iran, US experts to meet on Iraq security US to help China improve food and drugs exports safety Japan assures US of Afghanistan commitment Top US diplomat holds talks in Japan India unveils landmark US nuclear deal US lawmakers pass tougher rules on lobbying US court put limits on spying program: report US sees military 'potential' to free South Korean hostages US rejects Russia land claims tied to flag-planting in Arctic Bush to visit site of bridge collapse US Congress passes 'historic' ethics bill US sets asset freeze for those threatening Lebanese stability US rejects Russia flag-planting in Arctic US House votes for troop rest guarantee Clinton slams "arrogance" of US Iraq strategy Bush orders asset freeze for anyone threatening Lebanese stability US Senators lay out new global warming plan Gates ends Mideast tour with call for pressure on Iran Bush blocks assets of those deemed posing threat to Lebanon Gates calls for pressure on Iran at end of Mideast tour Gates says US underestimated depth of Iraq divisions Bush sends top officials to site of collapsed bridge US stayed silent on Chiquita payments to Colombian paramilitaries: report Gates says US underestimated depth of Sunni-Shiite divisions Bush gives Brown a bomber US diplomat hands North Korean a snub Gates in UAE for security talks US says no military move for SKorea hostages Rice arrives in West Bank in first visit since Gaza seizure SKorea suspends US beef imports again over banned bones Bush bars testimony of top aides in attorney row Proposed US resolution expresses concern over Moscow CFE withdrawal White House urges Congress to quickly pass spy law US downplays split in Iraq government High-level US-China trade talks set for December US Senator takes aim at illegal logging in Asia Gates tours US military facilities in Kuwait US backs Pakistan in fighting extremists Obama issues Pakistan terror warning BA, Korean Air plead guilty to price-fixing: US US appeals for Taliban hostage release US cannot account for 190,000 guns in Iraq: report White House urges Congress to quickly pass new spy law Rice says time to seize opportunities for Mideast peace Gates in Kuwait for security talks Obama warns he would attack Al-Qaeda in Pakistan US officials upbeat on NKorea talks Paulson meets with Hu, opposes currency bill Rice in Israel to lay groundwork for peace conference Paulson opposes currency bill, ahead of meeting with Hu FCC sets pro-consumer rules for broadband auction Cheney: Iraq crackdown yielding results Rice, Gates meet Saudi King amid Iraq concerns US Supreme Court justice 'fine': White House No military solution in Iraq: new top military advisor Bush talks to Canadian leader ahead of summit US Congress targets Iranian energy investment Leading lawmaker dismisses US scholars' upbeat report on Iraq US supports 'valued ally' Abe on 'comfort women' row US health chief urges China to improve food and drug safety US supports 'valued ally' Abe, mum on 'comfort women' row Arab leaders meet Rice, renew promises to help in Iraq Paulson meets China leadership on currency, trade Paulson set to talk currency, trade with China FBI raids US senator's home in corruption probe: report US lawmakers urge Japan to clearly apologize over sex slaves US arms package will not destabilise Middle East: Rice US scholars see qualified success for US Iraq surge Britain's Brown meets US Congress leaders US lawmakers ask Canada to stop baby seal hunt US House wants Japanese sex slaves apology Cheney defends embattled US attorney general US arms pacts to counter Iran, Syria: Rice Bush, Brown agree to boost pressure to end Darfur tragedy US soldier on trial for rape, murder Iraqi girl US arms pacts to counter Iran, Syria : Rice US forging military pacts to counter Iran, Syria, militant groups: Rice British do not foresee Iraq withdrawal: Petraeus Paulson says US-China talks will not erase trade tensions US, Turkey planning operations against Kurdish guerrillas As husband runs for White House, Elizabeth Edwards races against cancer Bush, Brown to talk at Camp David under Iraq shadow Bush, Brown to meet at Camp David under Iraq shadow Paulson in China for talks on economy, environment US gains against Iraq Al-Qaeda, but sectarian fight still challenges: analysts Brown in US for first meeting with Bush US defense, diplomacy chiefs make key Mideast trip Monday Iraq's political leaders should learn from football team: US diplomat Saudis undermining efforts in Iraq: US envoy With Iraq in background, Bush, Brown to open first summit Israel cautious on US-Saudi arms deal Bush calls for easier wiretap rules US point man on NKorea will attend Asian forum US Congress skeptical of India nuclear accord US, Russia experts set for talks on missile shield US Congress passes 9/11 bill US House passes mammoth farm bill Congress plans hearings on astronauts flying 'high' US VP Cheney to get new pacemaker US House passes farm bill Gates, Rice to reaffirm US commitment to Mideast in visit US readies arms deal with Saudis, eyeing Iran: official Paulson says Wall Street drop is 'risk being repriced' Democrats on 'crusade' against Gonzales: White House US troops clash with Iraqi Shiite militia US plays down talk of tension with Saudis Ex-CIA analyst alleges US-Cuban military contacts US Senate passes mammoth homeland security bill US, India adopt 'historic' nuclear agreement US growth jumps to 3.4 percent, but economists still cautious US growth accelerates to 3.4 percent in second quarter US angry over Saudi role in Iraq US sanctions policy on Myanmar has failed: business chief Republican lawmakers tout Iraq progress after visit US Senate pours three billion into border security Zimbabwe's Mugabe stifling criticism before polls: US US Army considers demoting general in Tillman case Chinese spying a 'substantial' concern: FBI chief Bush enacts bill to tighten security in foreign takeovers Bush to host Gordon Brown for first US talks Gates actively involved in planning for US force drawdown: letter US study portrays Guantanamo inmates as threat US Senate subpoenas Rove in prosecutor row US backs France's nuclear deal with Libya US Treasury's Levey says Iran sanctions bearing fruit Bush to host British PM Brown for first US talks US study portrays Guantanamo inmates as threat: report British PM Brown to travel to United States Media aides resign from troubled McCain campaign: report Bush's attorney general faces threat of perjury probe US wants Israeli-Palestinian deal within year One year after Castro handover, US Cuba policy unchanged US wants Israeli-Palestinian deal within year: Abbas US lawmakers threaten to block Indian nuclear deal Zoellick to visit Asia in first trip as World Bank chief Panel calls for sweeping overhaul of US military health care Al-Qaeda not 'monolithic' group: US officials US tries to smooth Pakistan Al-Qaeda row Rice hopes to visit Libya 'soon' US rejects Italy's call to withdraw from Afghanistan US lawmakers question secretive US-India nuclear pact US nixes higher-level talks with Iran Bush asks Congress to fund nuclear arsenal revamp White House assails lawmakers over contempt charges US House votes to bar permanent Iraq bases Rice plans to go to Libya 'soon' US-India nuclear agreement kept under wraps US lawmakers vote for contempt charges on White House aides Insurgent attacks doubled along Afghan-Pakistani border: general US watching Iraqi Sunni bloc moves US favors 'constructive' Mideast efforts Two US lawmakers face corruption probe US unhappy with WTO proposals on industrial goods trade US capable of defending Taiwan: top US commander US Marine sergeant led plot to murder Iraqi civilian: prosecutors US agency downplays memo flagging airport terror threat US has naturalized 32,000 immigrant soldiers since Iraq war Two US lawmakers face corruption probe: report Bush's frequent talks with Iraqi PM touch on religion: report Bush, Jordan's king, hold Mideast talks Sudan should have no veto power over Darfur UN resolution: US US military digs in as Bush touts Qaeda threat in Iraq Rice to tour Middle East next week We don't trust you: Senators to US Attorney General US hails return to Bulgaria of medics as 'important step' US Treasury moves against Hezbollah 'support network' US, friend and foe for global public Bush congratulates Turkish leader on win US tells of 'heated exchange' in rare Iran talks Rice to visit Middle East Paulson heading to China for economic talks Bush says Iraq war about al-Qaeda US Treasury moves to shut down Hezbollah 'support network' US says return to Bulgaria of six medics "very positive" US and Iran still at loggerheads on Iraq US has mixed feelings on WTO farm trade proposals: negotiator Illegal workers in US troll for jobs in plain sight US public support for Iraq invasion rises slightly US military drafts plan to keep troops in Iraq until mid-2009: report US still interested in Thai free trade deal Obama, Clinton differ on meeting US foes Medium, not the message, the star in '08 Web debate Paulson backs strong dollar, plays down housing woes US ex-army officer pleads guilty to taking bribes in Iraq US House votes to renew import restrictions on Myanmar Bush mourns last Afghan king as 'monumental figure' US asks Darfur rebels to attend peace talks without preconditions Despite scandal, US Attorney General vows to stay US targets 2008 for full implementation of NKorean nuclear deal US former executive charged with bribing Nigerian officials Standing US offer of air support, 'supporting fires' to Pakistan: officials Clinton heads pack at unique Internet debate Standing US offer of air support, "supporting fires" to Pakistan: officials US regulator suspends listing firms active in 'terrorist' states Bush in 'good health': spokesman Rice urges patience on Kosovo independence leaders US rules out raising fate of Iranian Americans at talks with Tehran Clinton maintains lead among Democrat presidential hopefuls: poll US hails Turkish election Rice no-show would be a "dampener": ASEAN chief Clinton, Obama reach out to Hispanic community US won't rule out military incursion into Pakistan: Townsend Chinese missiles smuggled through Iran into Iraq: US US reaping whirlwind of resurgent Russia Democrats will press ahead on pulling US troops from Iraq: Reid US angers Pakistan over Al-Qaeda claims US to stick with tough interrogations: intelligence chief The road to the White House 2008 is paved with paradox US military needs 'image makeover' in Iraq: study Bush says US, Pakistan targeting Al-Qaeda 'safe-haven' Clinton urges governments to do more to help Africa Bush resumes power after colonoscopy US, India finalize nuclear accord Bush extends asset freeze on Liberia's Taylor US lawmaker quizzes top US spy on Europe prison claim US, India declare 'substantial progress' in nuclear accord Early troop pullout could force return to Iraq: US military Bush orders torture ban US hails reinstatement of top Pakistan judge Clinton punches back in Pentagon Iraq row Bush to undergo 'routine' colonoscopy US, India in overtime talks to finalize nuclear accord Bush assails Democrats, White House downplays Iraq benchmarks Two more years needed to ready Iraqi forces despite gains: general World Bank's Zoellick backs WTO proposals to spur trade talks US backs call for expanded UN role in Iraq White House downplays Iraq benchmarks, September reckoning Iran cleric says detainees' interview exposed US plot Jordanian king to meet Bush on Mideast peace process US offering Pakistan intelligence, military assistance: report Ex-Mideast envoy says US thwarted efforts 63 pct say Clinton 'likely' to win US presidency: poll US, India break 'logjam' in nuclear talks but final accord elusive Iraq likely to miss US benchmarks: ambassador Russia's counter-terrorism cooperation freeze not 'positive': US Bush says weighed sending US troops to Darfur Al-Qaeda safe havens in Iraq "significantly reduced": general No 'Plan B' planning in Iraq : US ambassador 'Difficult' for Al-Qaeda to export violence: US general US ambassador says Iraq benchmarks unlikely to be met Marine awaits sentence for Iraqi civilian murder plot Bernanke sees 'significant' losses from subprime loans US, India break "logjam" in nuclear talks but final accord elusive US might strike in Pakistan: White House US senators seek travel ban for Cambodians tied to illegal logging Iraqi government must improve : US ambassador World must keep Mandela's legacy alive: Clinton Rice urges Russia to extradite suspect in London murder US 'committed to lead' Mideast peace: Rice Clinton to launch 70m dollar hospital project in Malawi US committed to Kosovo independence: Rice US envoy says consensus reached at NKorea nuclear talks Bernanke sees steady economy despite potential perils Two US soldiers charged with murder of Iraqi US, India extend talks in bid to salvage nuclear deal Philippines coup plot lands ex-Cheney aide with 10 years in jail US Democrats vow to fight on after defeat of Iraq pullout bill Marine guilty of kidnapping in Iraqi civilian death case US troop levels in Iraq unsustainable after mid-2008: Powell US unveils plan to combat Latin American criminal gangs US to mull energy proposals from panel led by ex-Exxon chief US, India identify solutions to salvage nuclear deal US warns Russia against blocking UN Kosovo draft Bush targets import safety amid China worries Ex-White House staffer jailed for 10 years over Philippines plot US accuses Cuba of imposing 'multiple roadblocks' over visa row Pentagon to accelerate deployment of mine-proof armored vehicles US denounces 'ridiculous' charges against US-Iranians Ex-White House employee sentenced to 10 years for spying Castro blames US for Cuban brain drain US skeptical about French fence-mending trip to Syria African leader appeals to US for 'more time' on trade Bush, UAE president discuss Mideast peace Jury deliberations to start in Iraq civilian murder trial US weathering housing slump; inflation still biggest risk: Bernanke Bush to target import safety amid China worries Weakened in Iraq, Bush eyes impact in Middle East US 'moderate' growth to continue despite housing slide: Bernanke US extends condolence to Brazil over fatal plane crash Rights group labels US deportation of criminal immigrants 'cruel' Russia will discuss arms control treaty pullout with US: FM Bush to create import safety review US new home construction rose in June Bush to launch safety review of imported goods US new home construction rose 2.3 percent in June HRW urges Iran to cancel 'spy confessions' broadcast NKorea nuclear disarmament talks positive: US envoy Sleepless Senate agonizes over Iraq Al-Qaeda appraisal sparks US war of words over Iraq US 'appalled' as Iran shows US-Iranians on TV US downplays Mideast talks hopes US asks Pakistan to launch military offensive against extremists Sleepless in Washington: Senate pulls Iraq 'all-nighter' US urges Libya to allow six foreign medics to return home UN to 'step up' Darfur actions, Ban tells Bush US intelligence frets over Islamist cyber-threat US asks Pakistan to launch military offensive against militants China, Asia cited in House food safety probe US to freeze assets of those threatening Iraq's stability Bush peace call sparks Israeli-Palestinian scepticism US admits anthrax attacks still a mystery US preparing 'comprehensive' reaction to WTO proposals Bush, Ban to discuss Darfur, pressure on Iran Cuba accuses US of flouting exit visa deal Resurgent Al-Qaeda determined to strike US: intelligence US, Iran to hold second round of direct talks on Iraq Iraqi envoy urges US Congress for more time McCain vows to stay in US presidential race US denounces Zimbabwe pricing plan Al-Qaeda regaining strength: US intelligence US envoy upbeat about six party talks, others cautious US, NKorean nuclear envoys engage in 'dining diplomacy' US Republicans face all-night Iraq vigil US, Japanese search for Japanese war dead in Alaska US considers safeguards on aid to Pakistan's tribal areas Bush, Polish leader discuss missile defense plan Bush to host Afghan president at Camp David McCain loses three more staffers US calls for Mideast peace conference Bush, Polish leader disuss missile defense plan Rice skips Ghana trip to focus on Iraq crisis Rice skips Ghana trip Reuters demands probe into Iraqi employee deaths US praises Israeli prisoner release plan US aviation experts to inspect Nigerian planes Bush postpones September trip to Southeast Asia Bush to focus on Mideast Monday with offer of new support US death penalty opponents search for innocent victim Thousands of US-Iraqi troops strike Qaeda strongholds US transfers 16 Guantanamo inmates to Saudi Dubai ruler seeks dismissal of child slavery case against him in US US aims to seal FTA deal with Malaysia by June 2008 Iran shows detained US-Iranians, to air confessions US to pour 750 million into Pakistan's tribal areas: report Hill says NKorea reactor shutdown a good start, problems ahead US resists pressure to expand Blair's Mideast mandate Bush administration accused of putting ideology above science US backs Musharraf after tribal leaders scrap peace pact Most foreign insurgents in Iraq are Saudis: report North Korean nuclear site shut down: Hadley Bush to offer new support for Palestinians: Hadley UN inspectors to verify NKorea's reported nuclear shutdown IAEA team to verify NKorea reactor shutdown: Hill US, NATO 'disappointed' at Russian pullout of arms treaty Bush vows Iraq troop 'surge' will help North Korea shuts down Yongbyon nuclear facilities: US US believes Blair should cold-shoulder Hamas US 'ready' to resolve issues in US-India nuclear pact US urges Syria cooperate with UN Hariri probe US skeptical of Iran promise to allow nuclear inspections Gates says Iraqi police's reliability a 'real concern' Rice to attend Mideast quartet meeting in Lisbon US says Iraqi lawmakers to take August break US to give Mozambique 500 million in aid Veteran Republicans put Bush on notice on Iraq US envoy urges Sudan to cooperate over Darfur Progress in Iraqi hotbed may lead to US troop cut: commander Senate doubles Bin Laden bounty to 50 million dollars 'Comfort women' wanted money: Japanese conservatives Rice calls grim Iraq report 'work in progress' Britain's Brown to have talks with Bush 'within weeks': office US ready to discuss 'broader issues' with NKorea Iraq government stumbling forward: US report Rice encouraged on North Korea nuclear progress US to haul China to WTO over industry subsidies Bush unapologetic over CIA leak Bush administration grilled over support for Musharraf Religious protests disrupt US Senate's Hindu prayer US steps up Iraq, Mideast diplomacy with high-level visits Iraqi report cites sectarian influences in Iraqi security forces US Commerce Dept. blacklists Iranian energy, industrial groups Rice and Gates to Middle East in August: Bush UN chief in Washington next week for talks with Bush, lawmakers Struggling Bush foresees no regrets on Iraq Rice postpones trip to Jerusalem and Ramallah US files formal WTO complaint on China industry subsidies US May trade gap rises on oil, China imports Marine recommends murder charges dropped in Haditha case US can still win in Iraq: Bush Bush picks ambassador to Libya WTO takes up US complaint against EU's banana duties US intelligence says Al-Qaeda getting stronger: report Sting exposes gaps in US security for nuclear material: report US ties with Southeast Asia face setback US intelligence chiefs fret over Pakistan US Congress berates British academics' Israel boycott US Senate warns Iran on Iraq attacks US dismisses Iran claim of evidence against jailed Americans US Congress tightens security in foreign takeovers Experts from US, Russia to meet on missile dispute Sudan playing 'cat and mouse' diplomacy in Darfur: Rice US short-changed by Pakistan in anti-terror fight: intel chiefs US backs Morocco's stance on Western Sahara US: No problem with dropping 'war on terror' label US intelligence chiefs grim about Iraq's future White House trims budget deficit forecast to 205 billion dlrs Iraqi leaders will find reconciliation hard: US intelligence The US Senate's Iraq war numbers game Sudan playing "cat and mouse" diplomacy in Darfur: Rice Blow to Bush as another Republican deserts on Iraq Musharraf, US face growing challenge from tribals: US intelligence US banks on reprieve for death-row foreign medics in Libya Bush, Singh discuss nuclear pact US braces for more Qaeda attacks in Iraq Abbas meets US official ahead of Rice visit Media back at White House Marine shot bound and gagged Iraqi, court martial told Blood, sweat and tears for US in Iraq McCain on brink after staff purge Washington hails Libya AIDS nurses deal African, Latin American officials attend US democracy forum Top black army general tipped for new US Africa Command US Senate faces Guantanamo vote US not keen on foreign force for Gaza US pokes fun at Castro and calls elections sham Army general tapped for new US Africa Command US backs Pakistan's storming of radical mosque US inflation less sensitive to energy prices: Bernanke Pentagon denies plans to add third carrier in the Gulf US nuclear envoy heads to Northeast Asia ahead of nuclear talks New shakeup for troubled McCain campaign US senator admits to being client of 'DC Madam' Bush urges Kadhafi help in medics' case Democrats in new Iraq withdrawal demand Defence challenges Italy's right to try US marine in Iraq shootings White House hits back on Iraq Third US aircraft carrier heads to the Gulf Iran says has new evidence against US-Iranians Opposition to Iraq war climbs in US, Bush ratings decline Bush writes to Kadhafi to push for closer ties Taiwan's defiance on referendum frustrates US US 'surprised' by Ethiopia move for death penalty in coup plot Only 133 Iraqi refugees allowed in US so far this year US urges Russian cooperation on Kosovo Billions spent on US wars US urges UN decision on Kosovo within 10 days Satellite pics indicate tunneling near Iran nuke site: think tank Rice to stop in Kinshasa, Lisbon during Mideast-Africa tour US ready to delay Kosovo independence to win Russia's support US prefers nuclear talks after NKorean key reactor shutdown White House seeks to block aides testimony US urges Turkey to stay out of Iraq Bush advisor in Algeria for terrorism talks Bush urges Peru trade pact ratification by August Lebanon war shredded US clout in Mideast Nepal Maoists want 'absolute power', US warns US considers peace treaty with North Korea: report Castro calls US an unethical 'world tyranny' Senate presses for testimony in US prosecutors' scandal Bush faces new showdown over Iraq policy White House to refuse Congress request on prosecutors: report Democrats have daggers drawn for Bush Top US diplomat calls for Russian cooperation on Kosovo US planned to capture Zawahiri in Pakistan: report US calls Serbia to choose Europe instead of Kosovo Two more Republican senators join critics of Iraq policy US voters are ready to elect a black or woman as president: poll Rice to travel to Middle East and Africa US, Canada, Mexico ministers meet prior to August summit US says India move to cut alcohol beverage duties 'positive' Much of US favors Bush impeachment: poll US exit from Iraq would leave a 'mess': general China doesn't play fair on trade: Rice Rice warns of 'increasingly dangerous' Iran US bids to reinstate charges against Canadian at Guantanamo US exit from Iraq would be a 'mess': general US troop pullout would be a 'mess': commander in Iraq Washington to host Live Earth concert after all Another Republican deserts Bush on Iraq Sarkozy discusses climate change, Iraq with McCain US protests Venezuela's detention of football security agents US shrugs off 'not constructive' Russian warning US congratulates Russia on Olympics victory US shrugs off Russia rocket move warning US unchanged on Hamas despite reporter's release US congressman says encouraged by Indonesia's policies in Papua Boeing could build missile base in Poland: negotiator US returns valuable stolen documents to Russia US warns WTO trade talks at risk of 'hibernation' Lawmakers want US to do more to help end Sri Lanka conflict US military warns Turkey off Iraq raid Coalition not gung-ho against Afghan civilians: US general US military probing new allegations of Iraq war crimes White House hits back at Libby outrage Bush encourages Iraq to push reforms US condemns car bomb attack in Yemen US considers Indonesian debt-for-nature swap Indonesia keeps US congressman away from Papua Bush renews support for government: Iraq PM Cyprus diplomat's death a 'tragedy': US embassy US, Russia begin nuclear reduction talks Bill Clinton takes back seat at Iowa rally US plans fourth consulate in India Libby trial gets dramatic final twist McCain wields axe as White House bid stutters Putin hits US with new missile defense offer Bush and Putin steer clear of the rocks McCain's White House bid stutters Putin strikes back with new missile defense offer Obama's millions test Clinton Putin, Bush disagree on missile defense system Putin proposes widening missile defense system for Europe Iran-Venezuela seal anti-US alliance Zoellick starts World Bank presidency after Wolfowitz affair Bush, Putin hold informal talks to allay tensions A US of Africa must exert moral authority: Jesse Jackson Mystery surrounds death of US diplomat in Cyprus US general says NKorea still a threat US diplomat found dead in Cyprus: reports Japan and US vow close military alliance Bush, Putin hold 'very friendly' informal discussion Obama's 32.5 million dollar gauntlet to Clinton Bush hosts Putin for summit aimed at warming ties Bush hails Britain's 'strong' response to attacks Chilly ties on menu as Bush hosts Putin by the sea White House urges quick dispatch of inspectors to North Korea Chilly ties on agenda as Bush hosts Putin by the sea Dispute between lawmakers and Bush could go to court: senator Top Republican wants orderly US pullout from Iraq More US air marshals on flights to Britain: Chertoff Cyprus police hunt for missing US diplomat Bush loses special trade powers as Democrats flex muscles American diplomat missing in Cyprus Bush and Putin to pursue new detente over Maine lobster US seeking info on Glasgow airport car crash US military accuses media of reporting 'false' Iraqi claims US turns to new faces, ideas to repair smeared image White House calls for vigilance after British bomb scare Senators press NATO on Afghanistan US Senate passes foreign takeover security bill Democrats sharpen "arrows" on Iraq US Congress to retake trade authority from Bush US spars anew with UNDP over alleged fund misuse US enters banana war against EU at WTO US hopes for 'substantial progress' in Tibet talks Democrats target Bush anew on Iraq US Supreme Court to weigh in on Guantanamo again US official issues 11th-hour call for Congress to renew TPA US commends Britain for thwarting car bombing US Supreme Court to weigh in on Guantanamo Bay again US army to buy Australian-made armoured vehicles: report US consumer spending rises, income rebounds US voices concern over 350 people 'disappeared' in Sri Lanka Beset by setbacks, Bush carves out legacy with Supreme Court Bush, Putin head to seaside to nurse relationship EU reaches data 'understanding' on US-bound air passengers White House seals trade deals as clock ticks on fast-track US, Myanmar hold rare talks in China over Aung San Suu Kyi Clinton takes in 27 million but lags Obama in fundraising Senators press Bush on Russian 'piracy' Senate confirms Bush war czar Outrage as Supreme Court dents affirmative action in US schools Steady Fed sees modest improvement in growth, inflation US, Myanmar hold rare talks over Aung San Suu Kyi Embattled Bush pleads for patience on Iraq strategy US Supreme Court blocks schizophrenic killer's execution Senate votes to kill immigration EU wins US 'guarantees' on SWIFT data transfers Fed may fine-tune message on economy, hold rates steady US calls for 'immediate' release of Myanmar AIDS activist White House refuses to hand over documents US, Colombia agree on amendments to free-trade pact End of road for 'fast track' as US free-trade drive sputters US, SKorea finalise plan for transfer of military control in wartime US banks on Blair after years of failed American diplomacy US asks Hong Kong to maintain freedom after Falun Gong incident Bush to send envoy to Organization of the Islamic Conference Rice eyes US-India nuclear deal this year CIA 'family jewels' skip present-day abuse: critics US 'deeply troubled' by North Korean missile launches Bush welcomes Blair as Mideast quartet envoy 19 billion dollars later, Iraqi forces fall short US 'deeply troubled' by North Korean missile launch Bush welcomes Blair's appointment as quartet Mideast envoy Laura Bush backs Mozambique war on malaria Congress subpoenas White House on eavesdropping US probe, senator's concern put BAE under spotlight Iran not keeping its word on stabilizing Iraq: US US stocks mixed ahead of Fed rate meeting European lawmakers back CIA secret prison report Paulson urges overhaul of US capital markets regulation Bush notes his 'extraordinary relationship' with Blair Fed tipped to keep rates steady as US economy strengthens Iran awaits US move on dialogue Laura Bush arrives in Mozambique, announces malaria grants US senators fight to tone down TV violence Rice predicts 'excellent' relations with Sarkozy's France Japan, US grapple again with beef dispute US, Philippines vow stronger anti-terror cooperation US House Republicans reject immigration bill Blair not my poodle, Bush says Former Bush official jailed 10 months in Abramoff corruption probe US Congress bids to punish foreign oil firms linked to Iran Lawmakers urge US recall of Chinese-made tires Castro's head worth 150,000 dollars: CIA files Congress hits out at US bar on Taiwan visits Rice pledges support for Lebanon's Siniora London hedge fund group GLG settles US probe US Congress moves to attack foreign oil firms linked to Iran US adds pressure for Japanese 'comfort women' apology Small protest in Washington calls for Guantanamo closing US watchdog sues British hedge fund group GLG Partners EU, US close to new passenger data deal Laura Bush pledges to back Senegal's health, education drives White House predicts 'difficult' summer in Iraq US defends Blair ahead of potential appointment as Mideast envoy Laura Bush pledges to back Senegal on education, health White House mum on Blair and Mideast post Bush tries to throw weight behind immigration legislation Rice pledges support for Lebanon after peacekeeper deaths Former NSA chief doubts NKorea will give up nukes US authorities suspect dangerous faults in Chinese tires Rice pledges US support in talks with Lebanese PM US, Peru agree amendments to free-trade pact Fighting drugs in Afghanistan a long-term job: US, British officials N. Korea agrees to come clean with secret nuclear program: US US to introduce 10 fingerprints system for visitors Supreme Court rejects curb on US vote campaign ads World Bank board approves Zoellick as president Bush, Ilves eye tougher tack on cybercrime US see no breakthrough despite Iranian nuclear pledge White House hopes Hamas does not offer Al-Qaeda refuge World Bank board meets on Zoellick nomination Chavez to head to Russia, Belarus, Iran, in latest bid to heckle US US sailor in Australian court on child sex charges Iran Nobel laureate calls for release of US-Iranians Castro charges Bush ordered him killed before he took office France, China, US in new push to end Darfur conflict Franco-US differences crop up at Rice, Kouchner meeting Rice hails 'positive signals' from NKorea on nuclear programme US will not tolerate continued Syrian meddling in Lebanon: Rice US immigration revamp set for fresh Senate battle After early fireworks, Obama on learning curve Made-in-China fears grip US Protests as Vietnam leader winds up US visit US military bets all on Iraq campaign Bush risks losing trade powers after talks collapse Guantanamo evidence vague: ex-judge US predicts N Korea to shut reactor in weeks White House defends Cheney over security secrets US House approves slimmer, modified Plan Colombia US slams Syria for jailing young democrats UN nuclear inspectors due in NKorea next week US seeks shutdown of UN WMD inspection program in Iraq US Congress eyes investment manager tax loophole US mulls Guantanamo closure, but faces major hurdles US candidate Obama vows huge ethics reform US general denies arming Iraqi anti-Qaeda insurgents Bush presses Vietnamese leader on rights amid protests 'Good potential' to cut US troops in Iraq: commander Briton sentenced to 51 months prison in US for Internet piracy White House meet on Guantanamo cancelled under pressure US House bars funding for UN rights council IMF says US nears 'stall speed,' cuts growth forecast US Congress plumbs depths of popularity Landowners throw future of US missile test base in doubt US Senate passes energy bill Mitsubishi, Areva to bid for US nuclear project US military wants tighter security for Japan bases White House denies Guantanamo closure imminent US hopes to complete FTA renegotiations by June 30 US Congress plumbs depths of unpopularity US nuclear envoy leaves NKorea CIA to declassify "family jewels" -- 1973 dossier on agency skeletons US, China end dialogue on variety of issues US House cuts UNDP NKorea funding US seeks Mideast envoy, eyes Blair CIA declassifies 1970s records on illegal surveillance Vietnam signs trade pact with US, faces rights pressure Republican rebels vow to block immigration bill Gates, Pace warn of tough fighting, higher casualties in Iraq Foreign policy elders urge Bush to take hard look at Russia Bush, Blair hold talks amid Mideast envoy rumors US, Britain sign defense trade treaty Rice to discuss Darfur, Lebanon during Paris talks US not 'giving up' on global trade talks: Schwab US, Britain sign defence trade treaty US, Russian lawmakers joust over freedoms, Kosovo US senator urges delay of Blackstone IPO over Chinese stake September report not deadline for policy change: US General US considers Blair for Palestine envoy: report Top Russian general tells US to freeze missile defence plans US and SKorea start free trade renegotiations US considering Blair for Palestine envoy Washington delays stricter border rules for US citizens Bush, Caribbean leaders agree to boost trade, mull IT pact Kidnappers of British contractors in Iraq were backed by Iran: US General World Bank board interviews president-designate Zoellick Middle East Quartet envoys set to meet soon US security agency admits hits by hackers Bin Laden may have arranged family's US exit: FBI docs US highlights need for Middle East envoy Bin Laden may have arranged exit from US for fleeing relatives: FBI docs Bush again vetoes embryonic stem cell research bill Clinton confronts anti-war liberals Trickle of Iraqi refugees allowed in US to grow US, China hold talks on critical issues Iran poses no missile threat, Russia tells US Bush poised to veto stem cell bill again US blocks Canada complaint at WTO over farm subsidies Bush to send top diplomat to Israel for military aid talks WTO to rule on US complaint over Indian alcohol duties SKorean farmers rally against US free trade pact US says NKorea inspections, talks back on track US concerned about mental health of diplomats in Iraq, Afghanistan Six detainees transferred from Guantanamo Bush loses another key official as budget chief quits Democrat rivals prod Clinton on Iraq US opens Caribbean summit with call to boost competitiveness Bush nominates Nussle as new budget chief UN chief in Washington Wednesday for talks with US lawmakers US Army short on junior officers White House budget chief Portman resigns US ambassador demands more, better staff in Iraq US, Canada downplay Al-Qaeda camp graduation video Bush reaffirms all options open regarding Iran Clinton issues tough warning to Iraq Bush, Olmert say new Abbas cabinet a chance for peace talks US against military involvement in Bangladesh politics: envoy SKorea agrees to re-negotiate trade deal with US US military hands Thales multi-billion dollar radio deal US housing starts fall as builders trim back new projects America's Left, no longer left for dead US first lady urges democratic change in Myanmar Banking row over, US urges NKorea to shut reactor US housing starts down 2.1 percent amid new construction slump Obama admits campaign 'mistake' on Clinton-India ties US, China set for dialogue on critical issues Vietnam's president arrives on landmark US visit US concerned about political crisis in Pakistan Wall St. banks immune from antitrust law in IPOs: Supreme Court US lawmakers to size up Japan on 'comfort women' Bush demands 'movement' from Iraqi leaders US refuses to lift Sudan sanctions threat over Darfur Rice welcomes NKorean invite for nuclear inspections US lifting Palestinian aid embargo White House deplores 'tragedy' of Afghan child deaths IMF adds external risks to oversight of exchange-rate policies Israeli PM, top US officials to discuss revitalizing Mideast talks US CEOs, business groups want quarterly guidance abolished US cautious on Sudan peacekeeping force pact US throws weight beind Abbas IMF reforms exchange-rate oversight, spotlights external risks US tempted to accept reality in Gaza Israeli PM to go to Washington to meet with Bush NKorean reactor shutdown 'a matter of weeks': Hill Vietnam's president leaves for landmark US visit Britain feared US would 'nuke' Afghanistan: ex-diplomat US-Caricom summit seeks new partnerships Vietnamese leader to get an earful of rights complaints in US White House denies prior knowledge of Abu Ghraib abuse US troops could be in Iraq for a decade: commander US defense chiefs denied knowledge of Abu Ghraib abuse Missing US soldiers' IDs found near bombed shrine town US to release aid to new govt: Palestinian official US administration debates new Iran strategy US officials back Pakistan's Musharraf Former president calls on US to talk with Nepal Maoists US military probe deadly bombing in southern Philippines US envoy says NKorean funds transfer held up World Bank heir-apparent faces tough task of restoring trust US commanders brief Gates on Iraq security US tightens high-tech export controls for China US administration debates new Iran strategy: report Libyan prisoner at Guantanamo fears torture if repatriated Top US general Pace says he was told to step down Gates in Baghdad to press Maliki on reconciliation US defence secretary in Iraq on surprise visit US Treasury blacklists two Iranians amid financial clampdown US Justice Department probing Gonzales meeting with aide US won't abandon Palestinians: White House US raises concerns over Armenian energy ties with Iran US pushed hard against Taiwan nuclear effort in 1970s: documents US urges calm in Kosovo US forced to plug helicopter gap in Afghanistan: Gates US ambassador calls on Japan to deregulate US Justice Department investigating attorney general Bush pushes for immigration overhaul in 2007 US current account deficit hits 192.6 billion dollars Pentagon once mulled gay bomb to promote love not war Nepal Maoists lobby former US president over terror tag US trains Cambodian troops for peacekeeping Zoellick sole World Bank candidate, despite controversy US announces four million dollar aid package for Somalia US, Russian defence ministers avoid missile defence dispute in talks EU and US back Abbas in Gaza crisis US Senators rescue immigration deal Bush presses Senators on immigration US Congress asked to renew Myanmar sanctions Democrats round on Iraq war Generals US says nothing to fear from new nuclear warheads With implicit NATO backing, US to press missile shield in Europe US voices full backing for Abbas Diplomats have to pay taxes, US court tells India, Mongolia Bush renews sanctions on Belarus officials US Treasury chief urges allies to blacklist Iran's banks Pentagon picks Boeing/Finmeccanica team for future cargo plane US tells Russia not to use threats against Baltic states Former White House aide ordered to go to jail Anti-war Democrats round on Iraq war Generals Bush prods Senate on immigration US asks SKorea to extend Iraq troops: official 12,000 Bosnians could be charged with war crimes: US official Bush urges restraint from Iraqis US firms urge clampdown on product piracy US nuclear envoy travels to Asia US lawmaker raps Europe on security US has 'profound concern' over Gaza: White House US Treasury chief urges allies to help cut off Iran's banks China accuses US of 'Cold War' mentality after Bush comments Abortion feud has 2008 Republicans on edge US officials press Pakistan on free elections US Congress questions Korean trade deal Bush links Syria to killing of Lebanese MP US moving ahead with sanctions on Sudan Congress subpoenas ex-Bush aides in prosecutor flap Iraq surge a failure, top Democrats tell Bush Worried US seeks to limit shrine blast fallout US condemns Beirut blast as 'terrorist act' US avoids labeling China 'manipulator;' lawmakers seek action US House approves stricter gun ownership legislation US military prepared for 'worst' with China: official Bush report on shooting omits gun control option White House condemns Beirut blast Fed sees some areas of acceleration in US economy US concerned about possible secret Iranian atomic work: ambassador Gates points to Iran as source of weapons to Taliban US warns Palestinians over violence Bush names new top counselor US expects banking dispute with North Korea to end "very soon" Zoellick confident he can get World Bank working again Congress subpoenas ex-White House aides in prosecutor flap Nobel winner says still denied access to US-Iranian US avoids labeling China 'manipulator,' highlights currency risks White House condemns Samarra mosque attack US Senate adopts resolution to boost ASEAN ties Hong Kong ready for full democracy: US Gates to press NATO allies to do more on Afghanistan Showdown looms as Chinese currency comes under US scrutiny Critics blast USAID revamp for mixing aid with politics US lumps Middle East allies, Malaysia on trafficking blacklist USAID reform 'seriously flawed': US senator US Democrats preview new Iraq showdown US doubts Sudan's acceptance of AU-UN force CIA director pays surprise visit to Rabat: Moroccan security US diplomat says Iran arms Taliban Bush liked 'blunt' Sarkozy: aide US preparing air-strikes against Al-Qaeda in Somalia: official "Grave concern" by US over Iran's nuclear defiance Guantanamo not at odds with US values: White House Bush pays tribute as memorial to communism's victims unveiled US lumps Middle East allies on human trafficking blacklist Iraqi forces still troubled : US General US ready for showdown with Russia on Kosovo independence US launches blistering attack on Nepal Maoists Bush ties Cold War to war on terrorism US commander warns Maliki to show progress: report Bulgarian police arrest five over Bush 'threats' US lumps Middle East allies in human trafficking blacklist Bush tells Lula he's willing to take global warming to UN Memorial to communism's victims to be unveiled in US Iraq PM complains about neighbours to Negroponte 'Law Order' star Thompson surges in US presidential survey US lawmakers set to unveil bill to penalize China over currency Bush spared new blow over Gonzales US 'war on terror' suffers fresh judicial setback US to maintain close links with Musharraf despite criticism Republicans block Gonzales no confidence vote Intense diplomacy to step up UN sanctions on Iran: US US criticizes Thailand for deporting Hmong to Laos Experts warn of threat of terrorist nuclear attacks US 'war on terror' suffers latest judicial reverse US appeals for new hearing after terror suspect setback Audio recordings of Guantanamo hearings released US cannot hold war on terror suspect in military detention: court US loses landmark Supreme Court environmental case Democrats push Gonzales "no confidence" motion Bush to make push on immigration overhaul UN chief vows to probe charges NKorea misused UN funds Bush heads home after Europe tour Laura Bush to visit Mozambique Bush calls on Libya to free Bulgarian nurses Bush confident US immigration bill will pass Bush stands by attorney general ahead of Senate motion SKorea, US to hold talks on NKorea bank row solution White House 'encouraged' by Russia on missile defense Joint US-Israeli military exercises begin US legislators, gun lobby strike deal: report US said to be planning long-term presence in Iraq Vietnam Agent Orange group takes its case to United States Russia, US hatch plan to resolve NKorea funds row: report US eyes long-term military presence in Iraq: report Vietnam frees key dissident ahead of president's US visit US tech sector eyes immigration bill revival, cites worker shortage Asian immigrants win short respite as reforms collapse Bush reassures pope on Iraq's Christians, mends fences with Prodi US unveils new charges that North Korea misused UN aid Algeria, US, sign accord on nuclear energy Bush reassures pope on Iraq's Christians as protest turns violent Lawyers slam US for sending Guantanamo prisoners to Albania White House hopefuls make nice with France -- sort of World Bank nominee pledges to continue Wolfowitz's Africa focus Philippines receives aging Huey choppers Bush, pope discuss Iraq as anti-war protesters gather Pope, in talks with Bush, urges 'negotiated' solutions in Mideast Bush meets pope as anti-war protesters gather Bush in Italy amid revelations over CIA secret detentions Bush arrives in Rome for meetings with Prodi, pope Bush, Kaczynski reassure Russia on US missile shield plans US says Iran again pleads ignorance of ex-FBI agent India offers new proposal in US nuclear talks US freezes assets of four Iranian companies linked to WMDs Pentagon to ask reconsideration of Guantanamo trials US counts on EU support despite CIA prisons report Cheney undergoes routine health check: office Immigration defeat clouds final Bush years Top US military officer replaced under shadow of Iraq war Bush holds talks in Poland on controversial missile shield Guantanamo dilemma deepens for prisoners and for US US relaxes some post 9-11 passport rules Bush arrives in Poland for talks focused on missile shield US trade deficit shrinks to 58.5 billion dollars CIA ran secret terror prisons in Poland, Romania, report claims White House urges Senate to keep immigration bill alive Bush leaves G8 with climate deal and Russian missile offer US House passes stem cell bill in challenge to Bush US world rights champion, despite criticism: US spokesman US cancels rest of Sierra Leone's debt US heightens pressure on Sudan over Darfur US House passes stemcell bill in challenge to Bush US welcomes G8 climate accord as 'way forward' US warns Sudan to accept UN-AU force in Darfur Cheney to undergo routine health check: office Guantanamo rulings do not undermine terror trials: US legal advisor Bush's 'war czar' admits to doubts over Iraq surge Putin proposes US-Russian base to overcome missile crisis Putin proposes joint US-Russian base to overcome missile crisis Bush's 'war czar' doubted Iraq surge Putin, Bush hold crunch talks US hands over 10 million dollars for Abu Sayyaf deaths US urges India to lift wheat ban Nostalgic Bush 'sad' to see Blair go No holiday awaits Bush in Rome as US-Italian ties under strain US to take a leading role on global climate initiative: Bush US condemns North Korea missile test Australia clears soldiers over US death in Iraq Human rights groups say 39 still being held in CIA secret prisons Bush-Putin meeting hangs over wealthy nations' summit Bush-Putin meeting casts new shadow over rich nations' summit Moment of truth for US immigration bill US House offers billions to Afghanistan US immigration bill survives challenges in Senate US, Japan call for tough G8 line on North Korea Nominee to head World Bank starts tour in Africa US plays down cancellation of Palestinian-Israeli summit Dark days for Putin-Bush friendship at G8 summit US torpedoes German hopes for G8 climate deal US mulls lifting Macau bank sanctions: report White House trims US growth forecast to 2.3 percent Bush immigration pointman urges lawmakers to keep bill intact OSCE states should do more to tackle hate crimes: rights group US-backed Caspian gas routes cheaper than Russia's: US Bush meets China's exiled Uighur leader Al Gore wins wins Spain's Prince of Asturias award US defence secretary, in France, remembers D-Day dead US-Russia tensions and climate accord failure cloud G8 summit US appeals release of Posada, sought by Cuba, Venezuela US lawmakers want Musharraf to keep polls pledge US ambassador to Iraq forsees chaos if US pulls back US Congress mulls new TB effort Rice blamed for staff shortage, low morale among US diplomats US warns Pakistan against media curbs US, French ministers urge firm but flexible approach to Russia Restive Congress targets Bush anew on Iraq Ex-White House aide gets jail sentence for perjury US, French defence ministers urge firm but flexible approach to Russia State Department hit by staff shortage crisis, Rice blamed China faces greater risk by slow market opening: Paulson Bush criticises Russia on reform US ready to end Palestinian boycott US shuffles diplomats in Southeast Asia US Republican senator dies at age 74 US, NATO allies to try to keep CFE treaty alive White House disagrees with Guantanamo ruling, defends tribunals US defense secretary discusses expanding military ties with Kyrgyzstan Bernanke sees US growth pickup ahead Bush says Cold War over, Russia 'not enemy' Bush starts Europe tour amid tensions with Russia Defence secretary Gates discusses expanding military ties with Kyrgyzstan Missile shield dominates Bush's Prague talks US defence secretary discusses expanding military ties with Kyrgyzstan Defence Secretary Gates in Kyrgyzstan to discuss US base Three plead guilty to leaking US submarine secrets to China Experts cast doubt on credibility of JFK terror plot Setback for US government in surprise Guantanamo rulings Guantanamo charges dropped against bin Laden's ex-driver US Senate takes up immigration bill US President George W. Bush arrives in Czech Republic Europe and the US cannot be divided, Rice tells Putin Three missing US troops all killed: Iraq insurgents Rice blasts Chavez closing of Venezuelan TV station Senators warn Bush on G8 climate push US speaker pays tribute to Tiananmen dead US-named World Bank chief begins global rounds in Africa US says latest Putin comments 'not helpful' US mulling more military aid to Lebanon: White House ID cards of missing US troops shown on insurgent video Guantanamo judge dismisses charges against Khadr Gloves come off for top 2008 Democrats Violent crime on the rise in the US: FBI Rich countries failing in promises to Africa: World Bank US seeks tougher WTO rules on subsidies US vows to pursue hunt for missing soldiers George Bush Snr holidays in Greece US sets date for Vietnamese leader's visit China's military must be more transparent: Pace US defence chief raises concerns about weapons from Iran Anti-missile protests to mark Bush's Prague visit Bush faces heat over climate change and Russia at G8 Osama driver and teen soldier face arraignment in Guantanamo US offers China briefings on missile defence Guantanamo trials loom for Osama driver and teen soldier Rice tamps down expectation about 'breakthroughs' on her watch Amnesty possible for Iraq insurgents: US ambassador Pope to bring up Iraq 'problem' with Bush Afghanistan makes slow, cautious progress: Gates US envoy hopes to visit NKorea US warns China human rights record could compromise Olympics India, US edge closer to nuclear deal US urges stronger sanctions against Iran Bush highlights US 'global leadership' ahead of G8 summit US lawmakers call for more trade with Cuba US takes aim at violent urban crime: top US prosecutor Gonzales US urges more Balkans war crimes arrests US strongly backs Lebanon assault on militants Close Bush adviser resigns Bush demands Iran free US-Iranians Rice voices doubts about EU-Iran talks US tries to shore up energy plans in Turkmenistan US opening a crack in the door to Iraqi refugees US committed to helping free Bulgarian nurses in Libya: Bush Experts remain skeptical of Bush climate initiative Rice seeks better ties with Spain visit NASA chief unsure of need to tackle global warming India, US in "hard work" nuclear talks US personal income falls in April, spending up 0.5 percent Close Bush advisor resigns US adds 157,000 jobs as labor market accelerates Gates seeks to ease doubts on Asia focus: official US warns citizens on Iran travel Guantanamo suicide inmate was Al-Qaeda member: US Gates urges China to explain military intentions Former US spy sues CIA over right to publish memoirs US looking to long-term presence in Iraq: Gates US scrambles to remove plans for new Baghdad embassy from Internet Bush sends top aide to Baghdad US, allies circulate new UN draft on Kosovo independence Rice attacks Russia's rights record, foreign policy US in cease-fire talks with Iraqi insurgents: general US candidates Obama, Romney set out '08 foreign policy US government buildings evacuated over suspicious packages Rice calls for more women in top UN positions US sees 'technical' delay in India nuclear pact US, allies to circulate new UN draft on Kosovo independence Bush nominates Army veteran for international Treasury post Bush pushes new climate change plan Washington hopes Spain will help bring democracy to Cuba: official US confirms jailing of third Iranian-American by Tehran Progress against Baghdad violence limited so far: US general Bush unveils new climate change plan CIA now younger and raring to go: boss Highest US Marine in Iraq massacre case appears in court India, US hold talks on nuclear deal Iran must change its nuclear tactics - Rice Israel PM to meet Bush in Washington next month India, US in talks to finalise India nuclear deal Hill urges NKorea to shut nuclear reactor The war that still shadows US diplomacy in Middle East Gates heads to Singapore for talks on regional security Saudi prisoner in 'apparent suicide' at Guantanamo: military US laughs off charge that Bush wanted Castro killed Fed members see economy rebounding, 'upside' inflation risks Korea may have lessons for US in Iraq: White House Pentagon concedes a 'tough' month in Iraq Rice needles Germany on green credentials at G8 meet Fed minutes show inflation risks "to the upside" Bush seeks doubling of AIDS-fighting funds Bush, Putin set for tense July 1-2 summit Russia, US spar over missile shield plans For Puerto Rico, a deal on status is in the pipeline US envoy in Beijing to revive stalled NKorea nuke accord US unaware of fourth Iranian-American said charged with spying SKorea suspends beef imports from US plant Bush, Putin to meet July 1-2 Bush to name Zoellick to head divided World Bank US "positive" on clinching India nuclear accord US navy ships arrive off Philippines for war games Thai 'Condom King's' NGO wins Gates award for anti-AIDS work Bush invites Indian PM to Texas ranch US to make counter-proposal on climate change: press Bush to call for expanding fight against AIDS G8 foreign ministers to prepare ground for summit US envoy in Beijing for talks on stalled NKorea nuke accord US, Russia win whale hunt quota extension, Greenland's bid deferred Rice to push Iran, Kosovo, Darfur at G8 ministers meeting US soon to accept 59 Iraq refugees US, Russia win extension of whale hunting quotas for natives Immigration law foes trying to scare Americans: Bush US derides referendum vote giving new mandate to Syria's Assad US calls on Venezuela's Chavez to reverse television closure US missile shield not aimed at Russia: White House Spy charges against three US-Iranians "absurd": US Bush likely to name Wolfowitz replacement this week US school students don't count in international class US faces budget "crisis" over health-care costs: OECD Bush concerned about Vietnam human rights Hill urges NKorea to start shutting down reactor US, Australia reject Asia-Pacific carbon trade scheme US consumers see more upbeat picture: survey US nuclear envoy Hill to visit China Venezuela accuses CNN of linking Chavez to Al-Qaeda Bush to slap new sanctions on Sudan US farm chief saddened by Japanese minister's suicide US and Iran trade blame over Iraq in Baghdad talks Pelosi non-committal on US climate stance for G8 summit Top US negotiator in India to iron out nuclear accord Democrats prepare new strategy on Iraq war China interested in aircraft carriers, US admiral says China lashes critical Pentagon report Wolfowitz blames overheated emotions for resignation Stormy US-China ties seen amid trade tensions Pakistan PM touts progress against militants in border area Congress expects cut to US force in Iraq later this year: lawmaker Washington and Tehran to hold first substantial talks in 27 years Eight US troops killed across Iraq US private contractors open fire in Baghdad: report Bush defends 'war on terrorism' label Congress looks for change in Iraq Cheney promises US soldiers will be well-equipped for battle Top US nuclear envoy arrives in Indonesia US spies predicted Al-Qaeda, Iran rise in Iraq Flak flies between McCain, Obama on Iraq US lawmakers propose special Iran rights envoy US, three allies meet UN nuclear chief over Iran US lawmakers assail Bush over weakening G8 climate report US Senate 'deeply concerned' over Venezuela TV closing Key US missile test aborted US concerned at China's growing military power Republicans pounce on Clinton, Obama war vote Bush ready to sign Iraq war bill US denounces Myanmar over Aung San Suu Kyi detention US voices concern at China's military power US unveils resettlement plan for Bhutan refugees in Nepal US sends military aid to Lebanon US leads warning to UN nuclear chief over need for unity on Iran US: Hamas must stop firing rockets at Israel US files WTO complaint against India over alcohol duties US sees NKorea funds deal within weeks US urges Sadr to play 'positive' Iraq role US: North Korea missile test is 'routine' Iraq vote puts Clinton, Obama on the spot Bush says Chinese 'need' to eat US beef US military set for new missile defense system test Record number in US pessimistic about Iraq: poll US secretary of state gives Australian FM Silicon Valley tour US military to carry out missile defense system test US secretary of state gives Australian minister Silicon Valley tour US ready to 'push back' against Russia: official Bush backs attorney general but no-confidence vote looms Gates on Iraq: "We can't turn it around overnight" US paying close attention to Lebanon fighting: Rice US to protest UN nuclear chief's comments on Iran - diplomats US concerned at Hamas arrests Bush in emotional appeal for US immigration revamp Bush confident in under-fire attorney general US-Polish accord on missile defence possible by autumn: official US insists it is acting in 'good faith' over Posada Carriles Bush demands real progress from Iraq, warns Iran Philippine, US forces plan wargames US, Poland open formal talks on missile shield US confirms found body of captured soldier in Iraq US ex-justice aide admits crossing line in sacking scandal US urges NKorea to quickly shut down nuclear reactor Democrats grit their teeth as war budget vote looms US issues nuclear warning to Iran as armada enters Gulf US officials uphold US aid for Abbas' security forces Laura Bush asks China to join US to restore rights in Myanmar US, Australia tout strong ties Amid tensions with Tehran, US displays naval power in Gulf War on terror a 'bumper sticker': '08 hope Edwards US dismisses Amnesty report as 'political document' US warns Iran of new sanctions as IAEA report ups tensions US ex-justice official testifies in prosecutor sacking scandal US stands by 'friend' Musharraf: top official Bush demands 'action' from Iraq government US and India '90 percent' close to nuclear pact: top official US, China agree on currency flexibility as high-level talks end Clinton demands plan to withdraw troops from Iraq US warns Iran over UN nuclear report For US, security trumps democracy in Pakistan: experts US, China agree to remove some trade barriers: Paulson Mideast headaches for Condoleezza Rice Two US aircraft carriers reach Gulf waters Controversy brewing over US-backed Arabic TV Presidential candidate Edwards trumpets Iraq troop pullout plan Iran detains another US-Iranian national: report Key nuclear report expected to show Iranian defiance US Muslims happy despite 9/11 cloud Bin Laden told Zarqawi to plan attacks in the US: US official US gives full backing to Lebanon PM Democrats deny defeat on Iraq bill US concerned at Iran's expulsion of Afghan refugees US to protest UN nuclear chief comments on Iran - diplomats Iraqis considering adding forces to replace US troops: general Lebanon turmoil will not deter UN vote on Hariri court -- US US says no major obstacles to Czech anti-missile deal US, Canada declared "controlled risk" zones for mad-cow disease US to protest UN nuclear chief's comments on Iran: diplomats Washington may provide military aid to Lebanese PM US effort in Iraq "abysmal": top congressman US not taking sides in Britain-Russia feud US, Canada declared as "controlled risk" zones for mad-cow disease Democrats mull concession to Bush on Iraq Washington rejects Iran charges against jailed academic US warns Syria over moves to block Hariri trial US, China clash over reforms at high-level economic talks US, Indonesia agree to boost trade, investment links US urges Myanmar to release Aung San Suu Kyi US, Poland to open formal talks on missile shield Thursday US envoy sees resolution to NKorea banking row soon US to push for Chinese market opening in talks: Treasury chief US to power up global interest in nuclear energy No US Senate immigration vote until June Democrats step back from timeline on Iraq withdrawals Bush seeking US citizen to succeed Wolfowitz General who likened war on terror to battle with Satan to retire Global energy use seen rising 57 pct through 2030: US Rice to travel to Germany, Austria and Spain next week Bush denounces Senate charges against top aide Bush, NATO chief deplore Afghan civilian losses Bush affirms confidence in Iraqi PM Rice to meet new French foreign minister at G8 talks Pentagon releases censored audio of Guantanamo hearing US: Finding Wolfowitz successor will take time Rice resists Pakistani PM's "gigolo charm": report US states open election primaries hostilities NATO chief to discuss Afghanistan with Bush NATO chief in Texas for talks with Bush on Afghanistan China trade, currency policy to come under US scrutiny Bush salutes Cuban independence day US, Algeria to sign nuclear energy deal US urge Israeli restraint, calls on Hamas to cease fire US believes three kidnapped troops are alive: spokesman Bush's immigration deal faces Congress battle US pays Pakistan to hunt down terror suspects US knows who is holding kidnapped troops: commander Washington urges China to open market further Congress, White House remain divided on Iraq bill Military lawyer jailed six months for Guantanamo leak Rice eager to work with new French counterpart Kouchner US compromise on immigration heads into rough waters White House stands by embattled attorney general Congress, White House talks on Iraq end in acrimony US envoy hopeful for Somali reconciliation conference US urges more yuan flexibility after Beijing widens trading band Congress, White House open talks on Iraq US seeks greater flexibility of yuan Iran tells US to stop 'meddling' in scholar detention Putin's 'skewed vision' threatens freedom: US lawmaker Wolfowitz's fall brings more bad news for Bush Bush renews Myanmar sanctions Bush and Blair voice concern over violence in Gaza Marine commandant warns of "disconnect" over Iraq US, Canada reach deal on military technology access Commandant worried about US marines' battlefield ethics US Congress in key immigration deal Rice names US envoy to Somalia Two US officers relieved after soldiers abducted, killed in Iraq US Democrats stick to slow boil Iraq strategy Iraq colors final act of Bush-Blair show Washington confirms May 28 for US-Iran Baghdad talks Bush, Blair frustrated over global response to Darfur World mayors appeal to G8 leaders on climate change Britain's Brown vows close relationship with US president Iraq colors final act for the 'George and Tony show' Iran, US ambassadors to meet May 28 in Iraq Wolfowitz seeks graceful exit from World Bank New Yorkers Clinton, Giuliani lead in national 2008 vote polls Wolfowitz support wanes as World Bank grapples with his fate US remains opposed to G8 move on strict hedge fund regulation Price of running US is 3 trillion dollars Obama targets Iran oil millions US, UAE deepen business ties amid Emirati economic boom Cuban agents in league with Iran, Russia, China: US spy-catcher CIA China expert named to senior intel post "Appropriate" force used in civilian death incident: US Clinton widens lead over Obama for 2008 vote: poll Blair issues clarion call against US isolation US continues to press for sanctions over Iran nuclear program Wolfowitz near agreement to resign in face-saving deal Wolfowitz near agreement to resign in face-saving deal: report US, UAE deepen business ties amid emirates economic boom Wolfowitz support wanes as World Bank meets on his fate US Senate rejects troop withdrawal bid US support for embattled Wolfowitz appears to weaken US urges Lebanon to choose independent president China, US to discuss intellectual property rights US urges France to keep troops in Afghanistan Latest Chinese missile to target US carriers: report SKorea official warns FTA with US could collapse First group from US heads to NKorea for family reunions US Senate postpones vote on immigration drive US Senate to vote Thursday on Iraq budget As Blair goes, Bush loses best foreign ally US Senate to vote on budget resolution Thursday Bush picks general as 'war czar' Republican critic of Bush seeks UN mediator for Iraq Doubt clouds US Senate immigration drive Congress to jab Bush on Iraq Washington calls on Palestinian factions to "act responsibly" US envoy confident UN will impose Lebanon court US Senate to debate anew fate of 12 million illegal immigrants Keep up pressure on Iran, US says Pakistani charges mental torture at Guantanamo hearing Rice calls on Iran to release jailed US-Iranian scholar White House backs Wolfowitz, says bank's interests must prevail US forces in SKorea seen as terror target US expects little progress on trade due to China's busy calendar US envoy to hold talks in Lebanon US, Russia smooth tensions, but still disagree US stays tough on Iran ahead of Iraq talks Rice, Putin head for tense meeting US Senate to vote on Iraq troop withdrawal Bush, Abe regret N Korea delay in disbanding nuclear arsenal US condemns 'unjust' sentences for Syrian activists Cheney sees Arab support on Iraq-2 Bush vies to wean US off foreign oil Bush renews his support for Wolfowitz Senate to vote on Iraq bill this week US tries to allay European fears about passenger data misuse Bush details plan to curb US addiction to foreign oil US moves to beef up criminal laws in copyright piracy fight US denies about-face on Iran Bush promises help to Japan over NKorea abductions Poland, US end 'useful' first round of missile shield talks: official Bush to detail plan to curb US 'addiction' to foreign oil Poland, US begin talks on missile shield Jordan asks Cheney to act on Mideast peace Rice heads into heavy diplomatic seas on trip to Moscow US Senate votes to strengthen food, drug watchdog after scandals Cheney to wrap up Middle East tour in Jordan US Senate eyes breakthrough in Iraq impasse At Jamestown celebration, Bush says US proud to spread liberty Senate could break Iraq impasse Cheney seeks Saudi help on Iraq, Iran India-US nuclear deal faces legal hurdle US separates abductions from NKorea's terrorism status: report US to free last Kuwaiti Guantanamo inmates: report World Bank concludes Wolfowitz broke ethics rules Clinton concern over Iranian-American academic Paulson to miss G8 after German official skipped Washington US urges World Bank board to give Wolfowitz a 'fair' hearing US names new farm envoy to WTO trade talks More US troops needed in violence-torn Iraqi province: commander Blair to meet Bush in farewell US visit next week Bush authorizes funds for Palestinian, African refugees US, Poland to begin formal talks on missile shield: official US keeps low profile as Turkey simmers in crisis Top US general warns soldiers not to torture Iraqis Kosovo may be independent by end of month: US US-British relationship will endure under Brown: Rice Remote chance of 1997-style crisis hitting Asia again: Greenspan Cheney vows Iran will not get nuclear weapons US Congress, Bush clinch trade standards deal US House votes to handcuff Bush on war funds US Congress, government in trade standards deal China cooperating well with US food inspectors: official Bin Laden's driver to be tried by US military commission Bin Laden's driver referred to trial by US military commission US seeks to counter 'misconceptions,' says open to foreign capital Security Council members back Kosovo independence: US US will respect Turkey's democratic choice: Rice 'Remarkable' Blair stands tall in US Embattled US attorney general faces new grilling Rice: US finds Russia's policy course 'troubling' US welcomes China move on Darfur envoy, says more needed US launches campaign for more foreign investment 'Extraordinary' Blair stands tall in US Key Iraq vote, as moderate Republicans wobble Blair stands tall in US UN human rights and counter-terror expert to visit United States Syrian action over Iraq, terror key to better US ties: Rice Putin, Bush discuss global problems North Korean funds could end up in US bank Sri Lanka's promise to stem bloodshed broken: US NKorea remains committed to nuclear disarmament: official US visit cut short by SLanka closure US holds talks with Philippines, Brunei to improve market access Warming in Asia, Africa, threatens US : military brass Gates considers alternatives for US in Iraq US Congress raps China over Darfur US lawmaker asks Bush to arrest anti-Castro bomb suspect Missing ex-FBI agent's wife makes plea to Tehran Gates says bipartisan support needed for extended US presence in Iraq Bush, Hu pledge cooperation on North Korea nuclear case US public rejects Bush's rationale for keeping troops in Iraq Bush vows second Iraq veto Wolfowitz fights pressure to quit World Bank Congress hears currency manipulation complaints on China, Japan Gates warns war funding cut would have 'dramatic consequences' US accuses Tehran of harrassing three Iranian-American women Bombing mars Cheney Iraq trip Pentagon to keep beefed-up force in Afghanistan through 2008 White House won't hang Wolfowitz 'out to dry' US warns about danger of Iran withdrawing from nuclear treaty Bush to veto new Iraq bill: White House US Raptors end first overseas mission in Japan Rice to visit Spain in June, after three years of frosty relations US lawmakers in Guantanamo closure bid Cheney makes surprise Iraq trip Iran willing to help US develop Iraq 'exit strategy': Deputy FM Guantanamo base to be US immigration welcome center Bush praises Haitian president on anti-corruption efforts Democrats in new bid to set Iraq cutoff date World Bank ethics panel corners Wolfowitz US urges "abundance of caution" in arms deals with Sudan US looking into complaints by Macau bank caught in NKorea row Manufacturers urge US to press China harder on exchange rates 'Grand bargain' reached on immigration: US senator Major power to discuss Iran nuclear standoff in Berlin Democrats to split Iraq war funding Haiti president unveils anti-corruption campaign US congratulates Northern Ireland on power sharing US aid to Colombia is stemming flow of cocaine: official US colonel 'deeply ashamed' over Afghan civilian deaths US congratulates Blair, Northern Ireland leaders on power sharing Democrats probe Republicans on Iraq Haitians' deaths at sea further fuels immigration debate in US 2008 race sharpens Bush-Congress showdown Deployment orders announced for 10 more US combat brigades US opens war games in Thailand White House to stay out of Wolfowitz row Anti-drugs fight key to defeating terrorism: US official US raises concern at Sri Lanka rights abuses Afghan fighters processing opium to boost drug profits: US official Clinton pulls ahead of Obama in latest poll US encouraged Macau bank to deal with NKorea: chairman Cheney to seek help on Iraq, Iran Military posts Iraq combat video on YouTube US hopes for warmer ties with France under Sarkozy Bush coaxed into white tie for lavish banquet with queen Wolfowitz aide resigns as World Bank scandal bites Rice puts off visit to Israel as Olmert battles political woes Bush, Maliki discuss Iraq reconciliation Rice warns Pacific leaders over threat of "strongmen" Top Wolfowitz aide resigns from World Bank White House sees 'real opportunities' to work with Sarkozy Bush, Mubarak discuss Iraq conference Bush, Singh discuss nuclear cooperation plan Macau bank owner fights US shut-out over NKorea Russia to respond to threats from US system: military Haitian president embarks on first official US visit US trying deflect blame from Iraq setbacks on Syria: Assad Cheney Mideast trip to build on Iraq conference Fed to hold fire until economic picture clearer: analysts Bush congratulates France's new president US high court shakes up patents, affecting tech, pharmaceuticals Bush asks Congress to swiftly fill Iraq war chest Bush asks Congress to give money for Iraq war French election to have no impact on relations with US: ambassador US expects North Korea to disable key nuclear plant by end 2007 US, Russia agree top level meetings on anti-missile, arms disputes US commander predicts intensifying fighting, casualties One in three US combat troops would condone torture: survey Bush to host Estonian leader amid Russia dispute US, Russia agree top level meetings on anti-missile dispute US says not bound to WTO gambling action, will modify commitment US sees Sudan split personality on terrorism US pressures Iraqi parliament over summer break Iran-US thaw aborts at Iraq conference Bush to hold first summit with ASEAN member states Hard numbers elusive as military says Baghdad violence falling Journalists harassed under Bangladesh emergency: US envoy Rice confirms US support for Estonia in row with Russia US gets creative in online battle against Al-Qaeda US supports report on climate change US draws up Israeli-Palestinian security timetable Iran can target missile at US, Europe in less than eight years: US US presidential candidate Obama gets early secret service detail In China, US officials begins probe into tainted pet food US to lock horns over wild species trade US soldiers find explosives-rigged school in Iraq US military probes alleged civilian deaths in Afghanistan Bush scolds China, Russia, others on press freedoms Wolfowitz rebuts critics as World Bank probe heats up Gates warns against leaving Iraq in chaos Democrats, White House try to smooth clash over Iraq Ex-US ambassador to Bosnia appointed Srebrenica envoy US and Syria hold ground-breaking talks on Iraq World Bank committee "leans" toward finding Wolfowitz violations US commander says political progress in Iraq too slow White House mum on Olmert's future US blames Taliban for Afghan civilian deaths US senators petition Chinese president over Darfur US screening diplomats for Iraq-related stress syndrome FBI probes Cuban's possible links to 1997 Havana bombing: report US calls for Taiwan to pass arms budget in face of China threat Rice meets Syrian foreign minister US 'biggest culprit' of climate change: WWF Rice and Iran's Mottaki had brief exchange Reagan diaries give glimpse into Cold War's end Jordan's queen launches new microcredit anti-poverty program Democrats dig in for long haul on Iraq Senate subpoenas US Attorney General US urges Russia to back off in war memorial dispute with Estonia China to take up currency row directly with US Congress China asked to freeze investment in Iran US diplomat to visit Latin America US denies trying to curb visa waivers for Britons of Pakistani origin US panel alarmed at lack of religious freedom in Iraq US urges Sudan comply with Darfur arrest warrants No probe of reported civilian deaths in Afghanistan: US military Rice meets Iraq PM ahead of conference Democrats look for new Iraq bill in two weeks US FDA in China to investigated tainted pet food No action by World Bank panel on Wolfowitz; report to come Rice loses another aide as top Arab-American diplomat resigns Blacklist Vietnam for abuse of religious freedom: US panel Some progress in WTO fish talks but US, Japan at odds over ports Bush, Uribe promote US-Colombia free trade deal US stresses stark choices for Iran in nuclear stand-off US, India eye nuclear breakthrough US, India aim to seal historic nuclear deal soon US spy chief urges Congress to modernize surveillance law Sweet success for India as mangoes arrive in US Rice ready for 'firm' dialogue with Iran, Syria Amid North Korea, China concerns, US reaffirms defense vows to Japan US lawmaker fears 'genocide' Beijing Olympics US, India seek to revive historic nuclear deal Bush sees 'test' for Iran, Syria Rice to participate in Quartet meeting with Syria Guantanamo lawyers plead with Congress Indian envoy discusses nuclear deal in US Death of Iraq Al-Qaeda chief wouldn't end terror attacks: US Indian foreign secretary to discuss nuclear deal in US Anti-war bill coincides with 'Mission Accomplished' speech Another top Rice aide quits Iraq civilian attacks send worldwide terror deaths soaring US-led reconstruction in Iraq falls short of goals: audit US lawmakers to send Iraq troop pull-out bill to Bush Tuesday US, EU ink 'open skies' pact aimed at boosting airline competition Indian foreign secretary in US for nuclear talks Bush woos Russia on missile defense Iraq using Saddam-era law to block corruption probes: audit US, EU ink 'open skies' pact Bush, EU leaders deadlocked on climate change Wolfowitz says he's victim of World Bank 'smear campaign' Iraq civilian attacks send worldwide terror deaths soaring: US Bush downplays any breakthrough in Iran ties at Iraq talks Rice will be 'polite but firm' to Iranian: Bush US 'concerned' about Iraqi purge US urges end to Saudi-Iraq dispute US top court refuses to hear Guantanamo case US cites China, Russia for failing to crack down on fake goods Bush views Olmert as 'essential' : White House US must cut agriculture subsidies by at least 19 billion dollars: WTO Syrian FM ready to meet Rice at Iraq conference Hearing begins for US officer accused of 'aiding the enemy' Yeltsin convinced Putin would not turn back democracy: Bill Clinton US-EU meeting aims to boost economic ties Washington rally urges support for Darfur victims US may meet with Iran at Iraq conference: Rice Troops in Iraq could get two months' funds, not 12: US lawmaker Military key to US-India relations: US diplomat World terror attacks up 29 percent: US intelligence report US may unilaterally recognise Kosovo independence: ex-envoy US aid chief quit after query over escort service: report India, US officials to push again for nuclear deal in Washington Maliki warns US senators Iraq will not accept foreign pressure US not to assess progress in Iraq until September Controversial US disaster aid chief resigns US condemns bombing raids on Darfur villages US says Nigeria "missed' opportunity for progress in democracy US combat veteran blasts generals for Iraq failures US, Japan take hardline on North Korea US downplays difference with Russia over missile defense US, Japan vow to get tough with North Korea Bush to Democrats: do not 'test my will' on Iraq Top US court rejects new petition on Guantanamo detainee rights More Iran defiance will bring new sanctions: Bush Bush: Patience with NKorea 'not unlimited' Americans see climate threat, but reluctant to conserve: poll Successful intercept claimed in US missile defense test Thailand, US set to kick off war games despite coup No 'serious debate' ahead of Iraq invasion: ex-CIA chief Iran sole sticking point in Democratic presidential debate Abe, Bush set to hold summit in Camp David US and UN slam Somali government's treatment of relief agencies US Democrats blast Bush in first presidential debate Abe meets Bush in first White House visit Abe renews sympathy for 'comfort women,' vows to step up US ties Contacts between Guantanamo detainees, lawyers under threat Denmark queries citizen's detention by US forces in Iraq Abe renews sympathy for 'comfort women' Democrats to hold first presidential debate Missile shield tensions build in Europe as Russia freezes treaty Dubai could gain from EU aviation carbon-trading plan: US official EU-US summit to set up transatlantic economic council US, Norway play down differences in Palestinian policy US-Russia missile defence dispute overshadows NATO meetings Protect kids from violent TV images, US Congress is urged Iranians backed Iraqi cell that killed 5 US soldiers: US general Lawmakers, Bush battle over Iraq pull-out date US-Russia missile defence dispute escalates US view of NKorea, Myanmar unchanged by restoration of ties Iraq situation 'very tough': Petraeus Lawmakers, Bush move toward showdown over Iraq war Wolfowitz complains of shabby treatment: report US arrests top Tamil Tiger fund raiser Rice urges Russia to drop Cold War logic over missile shield US said to block US-China deal on Asian satellite operator Rice rebuffs congress on Iraq war subpoena Progress in Iraq's Anbar 'breathtaking': US general Global majority backs globalization: survey Bush to host Japan's Abe on diplomacy, baseball, beef Pentagon wants to end controversial spying program US unveils new anti-malaria aid for Zambia Bush to meet Colombia's Uribe Democrats authorize subpoena for Rice US military admits errors in hero scandal, says media also to blame Rice confident Europeans, Russians will accept missile shield Bush 'deeply sorry' for Tillman family US looks into report China arrested four US nationals Fed sees mixed economic conditions, soft housing markets US House to vote on Iraq troops pullout Democrats in US Congress slap Rice with subpoena Republican senator McCain formally announces White House bid US urges Japan to work on WWII disputes US Democrats weigh in for presidency debate US, NATO in new push to persuade Russia of missile threat US labels Vietnam rights crackdown 'disturbing' Zebari meets US diplomat before heading to Iran Gates winds up missile defence push in Germany Greek police detain dozens of Iraqis after US embassy attack warning US embassy in Athens cordoned off after attack warning Bush, Abe to discuss NKorea, Iraq, Japan's global role Bush sees possible US-Iran talks on Iraq Democratic lawmaker seeks Cheney's impeachment US holds firm on nuclear freeze ahead of Iran-EU meeting US takes Cambodia police chief to task over rights, corruption New US ambassador to UN seeks multilateral plans for Iraq US tries to reassure Russia over missile shield Bush, Congress in political war over Iraq US skepticism grows over Iranian stance on missing American Rice to visit Russia amid Kosovo veto threat Military lied about US football star's death: brother US military drops phrase 'long war' against extremists US commander defends Baghdad wall US brands Syrian vote 'meaningless' Rice to hold new meetings with Israelis, Palestinians in May US missile shield must enhance Polish security: minister US denies Mideast Quartet to meet in Egypt next week Bush renews Iraq veto threat Jailing of Syrian a 'sad commentary' on freedom under Assad: US US warns Palestinians not to abandon truce with Israel Bush, Olmert discuss Mideast peace efforts US not interested in attacking Iran: top general White House shrugs off Royal's Bush jibe US, Bahrain conduct crisis response drill Cheney blood clot improving: aide US consumer confidence hit by rising energy costs Clinton, elder Bush, to represent US at Yeltsin funeral US Democrats agree Iraq spending bill with call for troop pullout US missile defense, Kosovo to feature at NATO-Russia meeting Democrats agree Iraq spending bill, with call for troop pullout Pentagon mulls strategic site of new Africa command US says Baghdad security wall is 'temporary' US hits Chinese, Syrian firms with sanctions over Iran, Syria dealings US accuses Eritrea of fueling deadly fighting in Somalia US cautions Austrian oil giant over gas deal with Iran Bush, Garcia, urges free trade deal ratification Embattled US attorney general vows to stay New US ambassador to UN takes over US asks Tehran about reports missing FBI agent was detained US missile defence chief warns of growing Iran threat Bush, Putin discuss US missile shield plan Bush renews support for embattled attorney general US regulator warns of fraudulent Chinese stock scams Bush sees drop in Iraq sectarian violence Iraq and US defend Baghdad security wall US missile defence chief warns of Iran threat Wolfowitz must quit, say ex-World Bank executives Japan could ask US to lift stealth ban: report The US president's men in dire straits World Bank's problems go deeper than Wolfowitz US, NATO ministers to try to ease Russian missile shield fears Gates spoke softly as he carried US military stick to the Mideast Peru's Garcia US-bound to talk trade, military with Bush US to help Iraq recruit 40,000 troops White House must come clean in prosecutors' purge: Senator Bush, Congress, set for battle over Iraq US to offer Russia new incentives on missile defense US Treasury chief pleads for 'strong' dollar Mixed signals in early days of US 'surge' in Iraq Bush to see Polish president in June over missile shield: report EU-US accord on transatlantic economic partnership Bush thanks Howard for leadership in 'war on terror' Probe finds Marine Corps ignored 'serious misconduct' US said to offer Russia new incentives on missile defense Bush: Iraq crackdown is working US ex-VP Al Gore cancels appearance with Colombia's Uribe US protests police raid on opposition media in Kyrgyzstan US attorney general 'must resign': House speaker Wolfowitz fate still in doubt after World Bank meet High-level talks set amid US frustration at Indian nuclear deal Gates warns Iraq of limited US patience Rice to attend Iraq talks, maybe meet Iranian counterpart Bush orders review after US campus killings Rice meets Czech counterpart on disputed missile defense shield Wolfowitz fate still in air after World Bank meet US concerns in Germany boost security after threat US hails fresh EU-Iran nuclear talks, urges Tehran to cede ground Wolfowitz 'welcomes' World Bank board probe US welcomes NKorea pledge on nuclear shutdown, urges action US embassy in Germany boosts security World Bank directors turn up heat on Wolfowitz US lawmakers approve voting right for Washington, DC Gates warns Iraq US will not stay for ever Swedish PM to meet Bush in May for energy talks 'Bomb, bomb, bomb' Iran, US senator sings Two US lawmakers seek to protect abortion rights Republican support for beleaguered US attorney general fades Gates, top US military brass visit Fallujah Liberia, US in security reform aid deal Al-Qaeda in Iraq like to press Baghdad bomb attacks: general Gates sidesteps Congress-White House clash on Iraq Top US Democrat says Iraq war 'lost' US battles to ease Russian fears about missile shield US takes firm line in nuclear negotiations with India Iraq war is 'lost': US Democrat leader "War in Iraq lost": US Democrat leader US attorney general under fire with his job on the line Gates discusses Baghdad blast with Iraq commanders NATO chief cannot confirm Iranian arms in Afghanistan US warns Iran of 'step backward' on nuclear issue Heat on Wolfowitz turns up as WBank directors meet Bush to visit Rome amid strained US-Italian ties Iran denies US claims on weapons in Afghanistan Australia-US refugee swap breaks law: rights group US urges Nigerian opposition not to boycott presidential election US wishes Arab contact group with Israel was larger Bush, Democrats fail to break Iraq funds stalemate US gives Sudan 'last chance' as new UN sanctions threatened US commander accuses Iran of destabilizing actions in Iraq, Afghanistan US warns Russia in line of fire of 'Iranian missile threat' Gates vows US will persevere with Baghdad crackdown US wants UN inspectors back in NKorea to verify nuclear shutdown Surge 'last chance' for Iraqi leadership: US commander US says Lebanon's Hezbollah still getting arms via Syria Democrats soften stance on Iraq withdrawal Bush warns Sudan govt of 'last chance' on Darfur US concerned Sudan violating arms embargo in Darfur White House says Wolfowitz should keep post Gates warns of consequences of Iraq meltdown Gates in Israel on third leg of Mideast tour US defence secretary in Egypt on Mideast tour US shooting sends shockwaves around the world Democrats to send Iraq spending bill to Bush next week Rice meets Palestinian finance minister Bush leads mourners through Virginia Tech memorial US defends decision to let notorious Cambodian police chief visit Bush mourns on national 'day of sadness' Negroponte in Libya for talks on Darfur US marine's murder trial in 'friendly fire' shooting opens in Rome US could take 25,000 Iraqi refugees: official No news on North Korean nuclear plant shutdown: US US wants quick action to achieve Kosovo independence Bush orders US flags at half-staff US proposes 'new ideas' to Russia on missile defense: official Iranian-made weapons intercepted in Afghanistan: US general US warns citizens not to use Indonesian airlines Rome court adjourns US marine's murder trial Rome court adjourns US marine's murder trial in absentia Top terror suspect denies association with bin Laden US attorney general's testimony delayed after campus killings Bush: 'Shocked and saddened' by school massacre US rejects blame for NKorea nuclear hold-up US rejects blame for hold-up in North Korea nuclear talks White House denounces Russian demo repression Iran tops agenda as Gates starts Mideast tour Besieged US attorney heads to Congress to fight for his job US presses Tehran over missing ex-FBI agent Bush rejects any Iraq pull-out deadline Sudan accepts more peacekeepers for Darfur US chides Russia over repression of anti-government protests Iran tops agenda as Gates arrives in Middle East US defence secretary arrives in Middle East No plan to attack Iran, says US naval chief US man gets nine years for NKorea spying North Korea will allow UN inspectors: Richardson US attorney general insists he has 'nothing to hide' Cheney says US can win in Iraq for 'worthy cause' US warns of heightened terror risk in Morocco Nuclear "ball in Pyongyang's court", US envoy says Senator Hagel insists US support for Iraq has limits Law suits, espionage and controversy on the high seas US attorney general says he did nothing improper Fallujah comes to California at US Army's 'model Iraq' Wolfowitz in firing line as World Bank meets Bush faces more confrontation with Democrats US urges action from NKorea after nuclear deadline missed US to hold on to Iranians despite Tehran protests US urges NKorea to invite IAEA to shut nuclear facility Pope to grant audience to Bush in June US Peace Corps volunteer missing in Philippines White House decides not to release Iranians US embassy warns new attacks planned in Algiers US diplomat visits Sudan's war-torn Darfur IMF must "re-invent" itself: Paulson Bush renews demand for congressional action on war funds US eyes lucrative fighter jet deals in India G7 calls WTO deal 'imperative' US resists NATO call for extra force trainers in Afghanistan Britain's Brown meets Bush for first face-to-face US eyes lucrative fight jet deals in India In blow to US 'freedom agenda,' democracy group told to shun Iraq US's troubled Osprey aircraft to take off in Iraq Bush backs embattled World Bank chief Iraq attack shows long road ahead: US general Bush still backs embattled World Bank chief Mangoes and bikes seen lifting India-US trade to new highs Bush still backs World Bank chief Indonesian terror suspect denies Al-Qaeda ties Conflict with Iran 'not desirable', 'not inevitable': US US envoy urges Pyongyang to call in nuclear inspectors US expects aviation agreement with China by May Negroponte holds Darfur talks in Khartoum US neocon Wolfowitz: from Iraq debacle to World Bank scandal US military pays 32 million dollars in claims to war victims US trade deficit lower as China gap narrows India can make or break Doha Round: US NKorea to act on nukes if bank row settled World Bank board probe fingers Wolfowitz in pay row World Bank board paints Wolfowitz into a corner Bush aide says ball in NKorea's court Embattled World Bank chief faces calls to quit US opens inquiry into marine shootings in Afghanistan US urges caution after Turkish army threatens operation into Iraq World Bank chief under pressure to quit over pay scandal Rattled US denounces Baghdad parliament blast Indonesian militant denies Al-Qaeda ties World Bank chief sorry over girlfriend's pay scandal Nephew of top 9/11 suspect denies Al-Qaeda links US calls on Nigeria to open elections fully to monitors Top US diplomat in Sudan for Darfur talks US lawmaker seeks to overturn online gambling ban NKorea's six-party partners can delay reactor deadline: US House condemns Iraq blast WBank head sorry for 'mistake,' refuses to say if will resign Parliament attack work of terrorists: US Bush may meet Italy's Prodi in June: report Parliament attack work of terrorists countering US plan: Rice Bush stands firm against US stem-cell bill Bush stands firm against US Senate's stem-cell bill Democrats blame longer US troop tours on Iraq policy 'failures' US Senate defies Bush on stem-cell research Top US lawmaker has no plans for Iran trip: aide World Bank chief deflects grilling on girlfriend Lawmakers put ball back in Bush's court over war funding Bush under fire for delaying action on Darfur Bush opponents mull Iran trip Fed worried about 'uncomfortably' high inflation: minutes Gates extends US troop tours in Iraq to 15 months WHouse calls possible lawmaker trip to Iran 'troubling' US rules out freeing Iranians, rejects torture charge Bush, UN chief, discuss Iraq, Middle East, Sudan US Senate set to defy Bush on stem-cell research US expects NKorea to abide by nuclear deal as deadline looms US delays sanctions against Darfur at UN request: official US lawmakers ready to visit Iran after Syria trip Christian conservatives' power diminished ahead of 2008 vote US rules out freeing Iranians held in Iraq White House unable to fill new war chief position US lawmaker ready to visit Iran after Syria trip US accuses Iranian agents of aiding Sunni extremists NKorea to act on nukes within day of getting frozen cash: official NKorea returns last remains of US soldiers NKorea to start shutting reactor within month: report US-China trade spat unlikely to spiral out of control US-British war on terror backfires: think tank US renews 'caution' to terror danger Guantanamo detainees plead for US Supreme Court help Singapore PM's salary stuns White House official US frees 55 million dollars in military aid to Colombia IMF frets over boom in private buyouts Bush urges talks over war funding, warns clock is ticking Banking breakthrough in NKorea nuclear impasse Bush gets green light to help fund Palestinian security forces US says Macau bank agrees to unblock frozen North Korean funds Kissinger, other former top US diplomats endorse McCain Bush invites lawmakers to discuss war spending US to raise human rights when Vietnam president visits US experts seek positive China trade strategy Macau to release North Korean funds: US US Senate to brave new Bush veto of stem-cell bill US says NKorea nuclear deadline may slip Difficult to meet NKorea deadline: US envoy Iran's defiance sets stage for new round of nuclear diplomacy Four years on, US strategy in Iraq reaps uncertain dividends Russia making "slow progress" for WTO membership: US US turned blind eye to NKorea arms sales to Ethiopia US hauls China to WTO over fake goods Wolfowitz defends conduct over World Bank lover row US delegation visits Vietnam dissident monk, say supporters US takes on China at WTO over copyright piracy North Korea to turn over remains of six US soldiers US 'very concerned' over Iran nuclear steps US sizes up WTO clash with China over copyright piracy Iranian leader's nuclear defiance proves sanctions were justified: US US set to file WTO complaint over China copyright piracy US envoy uncertain on NKorea deadline US attorney general loses more support over attorney firings US attorney general faces dwindling support New hunger strike breaks out in Guantanamo: report US Democrats dominate 2008 fundraising race US Democrat Kerry fights for environment, not presidency McCain defends Baghdad market stroll US Democrats will not cut Iraq troop funding: senator US politicians call for reaching out to Syria US denounces 'barbaric' Afghan hostage killing US let Ethiopia buy secret NKorean arms US envoy pushes for peace in Somalia US to complain to WTO on China copyright piracy: report US denies torturing Iranian diplomat US protesters to stage Easter 'cluster-bomb' hunt Pentagon successfully tests army ballistic missile US offered to scare Iran US official urges end to fees dispute at Khmer Rouge tribunal Top US diplomat turns world spotlight on Somali conflict US citizen held in Ethiopia: lawyer US condemns Iranian treatment of Britons Bush to lose top Iraq adviser US finds way to return N Korea frozen funds US finds way to return N.Korea frozen funds Saudi King 'mistaken' over legality of US troops in Iraq: Bolton Pentagon report says no link between Saddam and Al-Qaeda Vietnam police bar dissidents' wives meeting US ambassador US acknowledges 'challenge' of climate change US team leaves with North Korean banking row unresolved Pelosi on Mideast trip: 'No illusions' but hope for progress US revs up pressure on Iran after release of Britons US hails release of British sailors, pushes Iran on nuclear work Early favorite McCain surprises as presidential campaign lags US: North Korean disarmament plans will meet deadlines US said to call up 12,000 Guard soldiers for Iraq Congressional plan to exit Iraq would encourage Iran: Cheney US hails Britons' release, pushes Iran on nuclear work Rights groups question Bush meeting with Russian general US missile defense shield not a return to Cold War US deputy secretary of state to visit Africa over Darfur crisis US military would have fought Iranians: senior officer US welcomes Britons' release, pushes Iran on nuclear work Americans want strong leader, fidelity, drugs less an issue: poll US troops set for Romanian base in late April Rice does not rule out meeting with Iranian counterpart US urges Vietnam to free dissidents US delegation urges more Egypt involvement in Darfur Best chances for Somali peace in years: US official US House speaker gets tour of all-male Saudi council US trade chief to make maiden trip to India Ten British, US troops killed in Iraq Hydra-headed Al-Qaeda spawns new leaders: US experts Israel stalls US arms sales to Saudis Japanese military leak due to porn: report US House speaker discusses Iraq, Mideast in Saudi Bush bypasses US Senate for Belgium ambassador New York man pleads guilty to US terrorism charge White House denounces top US lawmaker's Syria trip Obama hot on Hillary's heels with 25-million-dollar war chest No free trade deal with SKorea if beef issue unresolved: US US evasive over fate of five Iranians seized in Iraq Iran says 'unaware' of missing US citizen EU, US, Russia agree on closer cooperation against terrorism Japan's Abe to visit US amid 'comfort women' row US welcomes release of Britons, denies link to held Iranians Bush hails release of Britons White House mum on Iran's release of Britons US envoy urges Bangladesh to set date for polls EU, US rift on global warming "not that great": US envoy US speaker meets Assad despite Bush anger US to help Russia join WTO by year end Disgruntled European Muslims could be next attackers: Chertoff US links Indian government in weapons conspiracy US Navy steps up vigilance after Britain-Iran standoff US to pursue missile shield with or without Moscow's nod US waits for word from Iran on missing ex-FBI agent Bush passes gas price test US offers 250,000 aid dollars to tsunami-hit Solomons Clinton launches petition against Bush veto on war funding US lawmaker takes aim at Augusta National's no-women policy Private US delegation to visit North Korea Bush says he takes climate change "very seriously" No proof of wrong-doing in prosecutors purge: Bush Bush applauds Abe's 'candour' on sex slaves Briton loses extradition appeal over Pentagon mega-hack Bush backs policy keeping open gays out of military US House speaker starts Syria visit amid White House criticism Bush applauds Abe 'candor' on 'comfort women' Obama pulls in 20 mln dlrs for 2008 race North Korean regime could unravel after Kim goes: US expert US House speaker on controversial Syria visit Anti-immigration hardliner Tancredo running for US president Rice ready for direct Iran talks if enrichment stops Talks on North Korean banking row enter second week in China USS Nimitz carrier group steams toward Gulf Democrats up stakes in Iraq war showdown US denies ramping up Iran warnings US Supreme Court turns down Guantanamo challenge American missing in Iran for several weeks: official US says Olmert offer on Arab talks 'positive' Government must deal with greenhouse gases: US Supreme Court Giuliani is 15 million dollar man SKorea trade deal hinges on ending beef ban: US Greenhouse gases are pollutants: US Supreme Court US troop 'surge' to stay in Iraq at least until August Russian general in Chechnya justifies White House visit European ire for US, Australia as grim report on climate looms WHouse renews objection to top lawmaker's Syria trip US House speaker says Syria dialogue 'important' New generation of Al-Qaeda leaders emerges in Pakistan: report Bush rushes free trade deal with South Korea to Congress Bush says trade deal will 'further enhance' US-South Korean ties Britain, US scrambled to find out 'full extent' of defector's access Half of new US troops deployed in Iraq: US military Israel PM denies plotting with US against Iran US lawmakers tell Syria to stop fighters entering Iraq Pelosi hails US-Israeli ties before Knesset US White House hopeful shops in Baghdad market US White House hopeful haggles in Baghdad market Saudi king's outburst reflects US Mideast policy failures Hicks case points up problems facing US 'terror' tribunals NKorea raps US, SKorea over spy flights Former top election strategist breaks up with Bush: report Bush calls Iranian seizure of British sailors 'inexcusable' Bush fully confident in attorney general White House accuses Congress of asking for military cuts US president hosts Brazil's Lula for trade talks Activists celebrate as Malaysia-US FTA deadline expires Total remake: Hillary Clinton morphs image to woo voters Australian to exit Guantanamo in plea deal at US tribunal Australian Hicks gets nine month sentence at US tribunal SKorea, US extend trade talks deadline Deadline in US-SKorea free trade talks extended by 48 hours US sees Sunday deadline for US-South Korea trade talks US to impose penalty tariffs on China in landmark move Bush apologizes to US troops for poor health care Top US Democrat to visit Syria, angers White House US calls Mugabe plan for another term "sad" and "outrageous" Czechs to discuss US missile shield with Moscow: prime minister White House notifies Congress of US-Panama trade plans Hicks cuts plea deal before US tribunal, faces up to seven years British sailors will not be swapped for Iranians in Iraq: US Top US Democrat to visit Syria, angers WHouse US skeptical over Sudan leader's latest offer on Darfur force Hicks cuts plea deal before US tribunal, faces seven years Socialist MEPs appeal to US congress on missile shield US carrier deploys amid Iran tensions Guantanamo prisoner says he was tortured: Pentagon Rice calls Saudi envoy over king's criticism of US in Iraq Czech MEPs appeal to US congress on missile shield US to impose penalty tariffs on China SKorea, US free trade talks go down to the wire Hearing on Hicks guilty plea begins at US military tribunal US consumer income, spending up 0.6 percent Malaysia hopeful on deal with US as crucial deadline expires Haggling goes on as deadline nears for US-SKorea trade deal US military chief given unprecedented access in China: report Hopes high for deal as US-SKorea trade talks enter last day US set to clear way for punitive tariffs on China US prosecutor defends Hicks case, but tribunals under scrutiny US prosecutor rejects doubts about Australian's guilty plea US seeks probe of Sudan Liberation Movement killing US House OKs budget for fiscal 2008 US attorney general approved firing prosecutors: ex-aide US slams Syria for arbitrary political detentions US seeks Saudi 'clarification' on Iraq Bush takes flak from all sides over Iraq Navy winds down Gulf exercise US banks on southern African leaders to reign in Zimbabwe's Mugabe US offers to boost missile cooperation with Russia Gates says Guantanamo trials lack international credibility US attorney general knew about prosecutors purge: ex-aide US seeks clarification on Saudi king's Iraq comments Saudi admits to contacts, money from September 11 hijacker Bush met with controversial Russian general: WHouse US rebuffs Saudi charge on Iraq US espionage threat as big as Cold War: official No reason to be confrontational with Iran: US official US 'deeply concerned' about Zimbabwe opposition crackdown Legal fog lingers over Guantanamo New US ambassador to Iraq sworn in Capture of Britons won't stop US talks with Iran: State Dept. China sought US sub secrets to conquer Taiwan: US prosecutor Chinese envoy warns US over Taiwan Longer tours, less down time likely if surge is extended: general White House withdraws Belgian envoy nomination Bernanke holds to economic outlook, but cites 'uncertainties' US missile shield for Mideast threat, Bush tells Russia's Putin US soothes worries over Europe missile shield US mulls news laws against China, Japan in currency dispute US targets Colombian drug kingpin US welcomes Indonesia bird flu decision Copyright violations stifle China's own development, US official warns Senate panel approves Khalilizad to be new UN ambassador Putin spells out security worries in Bush phone call US battle groups conduct war games in Gulf as Iran tensions spike Bernanke holds to economic outlook, but cites "uncertainties" Prague to begin official talks on US missile Bush fully backs Britain in crisis with Iran Housing weakness not yet hitting broader US economy: Bernanke White House denies stepped up tension with Iran Bush maintains veto vow over Iraq pullout US democracy ideals lose steam to Bush 'realism': experts US says free trade deal still possible before deadline CIA chief says NKorea not nuclear power: report US court says 'terror' detainees cannot sue Rumsfeld White House renews pledge to veto Iraq pullout date US agency FBI fights to keep anti-terror powers Gates says US open to higher level exchanges with Iran Gulf exercise to reassure allies, not confront Iran: US US Congress mulls mortgage reforms as foreclosures spike Noose tightens around embattled US attorney general ITT to pay 100-million-dollar fine for illegal China sales US posts reward for Abu Sayyaf terror suspect US posts reward for Abu Sayyaf Malaysian terror suspect White House spokesman diagnosed with cancer US facing last chance for success in Iraq: Mideast commander CIA chief visits South Korea for talks US Treasury in more talks on NKorean cash issue Two US carriers in Gulf war games for first time since 2003 SKorea says rice could wreck final round of trade talks Aide to embattled US attorney general will not testify Hicks pleads guilty to terrorism charge at US military tribunal Pentagon probe faults army officers after 'friendly fire' death Australian faces first US military tribunal in Guantanamo NKorea banking row to end in days: US nuclear envoy Poll finds Iraq angst weighing on Congress Suspect in Kenya hotel attack captured, sent to Guantanamo US wants more than apology from Japan on sex slaves US automakers press Bush on ethanol Pentagon probe faults army officers after "friendly fire" death Ex Reagan aide charged with stock fraud US: Iran must not turn 'blind eye' to UN Any missile shield should cover all of NATO: Scheffer US supports supervised independence for Kosovo: Burns SKorea ready to walk away from US trade deal US, Chinese officials discuss frozen NKorean money Rice shuttles between Mideast rivals as Arabs push peace plan US: Iran should cooperate with UN With small gestures, Gates changes the tone at the Pentagon India, US in crucial talks on nuclear deal Australian facing US military tribunal weighs plea deal Treasury official meets Chinese over NKorea money row US ambassador held talks with Iraqi insurgents US, SKorea start make-or-break free trade talks US-Pakistan alliance under scrutiny as Musharraf faces crisis US Senate to debate troop pullout from Iraq Tough politics driving Washington's sour mood Father of Hicks says US tribunal in Guantanamo unfair US official in China over NKorea row Sunni extremists 'playing into Iran's hands': US colonel US Mideast military chief visits Iraq Challenges ahead in Iraq: outoing US envoy SKorean activists rally against free trade talks US official to China over NKorea row New UN sanctions international rebuke to Iran: US US to probe extrajudicial killings in Philippines US warns Nepal peace process endangered by ethnic violence Rice to Mideast hoping to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace process Tanzanian apologizes for embassy blast at Guantanamo hearing US Treasury envoy dispatched to China over NKorea funds Former US official admits lying in Abramoff corruption probe US very concerned about Egyptian constitution reforms US Treasury official heads to China over NKorea bank Marine unit under investigation for Afghan deaths ordered home State Department denies US promise of Karadzic safety Surgery to sideline Bush spokesman Bush will likely never shut Guantanamo: White House US wants agreement on European missile shield by end of year US urges Belarus to end harassment of protesters US cannot yet close Guantanamo: White House US wants agreement on European missile shield by year-end US watching fate of British sailors detained by Iran US issues visas for Iranian president and delegation US Treasury official to Beijing to unblock NKorean funds transfer US energy secretary says pipeline could help Iran build bomb: report US seeks closer defence ties with Vietnam: Pentagon official New US defense chief lobbied to close Guantanamo camp US blames Argentina publicly over Chavez anti-Bush rally Top US commander plays down China threat US, Azerbaijan sign deal on gas pipelines Unguarded munition sites still feed Iraq violence: report Democrats ratchet up pressure for Iraq pullout Gates voices concern over Afghan hostage swap US faults Argentina in Bush taunts from Venezuela's Chavez US urges more troops for Somalia after violence US Congress seeks to avert home foreclosure 'tsunami' Bush pushes NIreland leaders to reach deal by Monday Former US envoy denies promise of Karadzic's safety US envoy urges Gulf investors not to be put off by DP World saga US, Indonesia to discuss Iran sanctions US Democrats throw down gauntlet over sacked prosecutors US blames 'technical issue' for blocking NKorea nuclear talks Bush calls for quick, unrestricted Iraq funding Edwards to suspend campaign after wife's cancer relapse : report US Democrats openly challenge Bush over purged prosecutors US guaranteed Karadzic's 'life-long safety': report US military chief in China for talks Transatlantic 'open skies' deal ready for take off after EU boost Italy fends off criticism of Afghan hostage deal Transatlantic "open skies" deal ready for take off after EU backing Spat brews as US criticises Italy over Afghan hostage crisis US carrier in SKorea for war games as NKorea protests US, Italian FMs to speak over Afghan kidnapping US envoy says NKorea still on track to shut reactor Khalilzad to leave Iraq in a few days SKorea plans memorial to US slaughter of civilians International protests over deal with Taliban for journalist NKorean envoy departs Beijing: Air Koryo official NKorea talks could break up Thursday: report US, South Korea take trade talks down to the wire US complains to Italy over Afghan militant swap for abducted journalist Not handing power to Iraqis quickly was 'mistake': Bolton Health experts urge US Congress to join tuberculosis fight US sees no threat to Pakistani leader Musharraf over judicial crisis House Democrats in last-minute budget haggling over Iraq Sexual assault reports in US military up 24 percent: Pentagon US, South Korea to meet one more time in trade pact race Accusations fly in WTO dispute over Airbus, Boeing Washington moving to further isolate Iran Beijing forum to up pressure on copyright violators: US Chamber US sees no sign of Castro comeback Quartet urges Palestinians to show peace intentions WHouse, Congress in show-down over prosecutor purge Fed holds base rate steady at 5.25 percent US deflects attacks on missile shield proposal Top lawmaker questions continuing US support for Colombia Congress defies Bush over purged prosecutors US attacks EU over Airbus but still eyes deal Rice hopes Arab plan can help save her troubled peace initiative US envoy calls for expanded Taiwan-China links US tones down democratic requirements for Egypt US envoy frustrated as NKorea nuclear talks stall US pushes missile shield proposal in Warsaw New Zealand PM says ties with US warm despite Iraq, nuclear divisions Free trade pact with SKorea key to opening up trade with Asia: US US issues muted criticism of contested Egyptian political reforms US bill would fight waste, fraud in Iraq rebuilding effort US tells Cuba to halt repression on 4th anniversary of crackdown US VP Cheney gets new blood clot check-up after leg pains US, EU officials meet Hamas-led cabinet ministers FBI privacy gaffes 'unacceptable,' says US investigator Israel and US hold simulated missile defense exercise Bush calls for energy legislation by June 1 Fed panel opens meeting as economic signals mixed United States, Poland hold missile shield talks US military denies Hicks was forcibly sedated Darfur-like crisis brewing in Chad, CAR: US official US envoy defies Zimbabwe order to keep quiet US VP Cheney gets new check-up after leg pains Bush to call for energy legislation by June 1 EU-US 'open skies' deal seeks clearance for takeoff US VP Cheney gets check-up for blood clots Bounty offered for information on US embassy attackers US "to help build Vietnam's first nuclear plant" Bush backs embattled top law official US envoy walks out of meeting with Zimbabwe foreign minister Rice to dine privately with Italian counterpart New Palestinian government sparks flurry of diplomacy US Supreme Court hears 'Bong Hits 4 Jesus' case US grants 39 visas for Iranian leader, entourage US wants to learn from Russia's fight in Chechnya: general No time to leave Iraq: Bush on 4th war anniversary No time to leave Iraq : Bush on 4th war anniversary WHouse tepidly backs embattled Attorney General Major power ministers discuss new Palestinian government US approves visa for Iranian leader US, Vietnam to forge precursor to free trade pact Pessimism, call for patience as US marks Iraq milestone New Zealand PM to meet Bush, sealing improved ties US legislation could set Iraq pullout date Mideast stalemate likely topic in Rice's talks with Europeans Four years on, protests in US seek end to Iraq war New e-mails to fuel scandal over US attorney firings Malaysia says trade talks with US can continue Rice urges patience over slow pace of progress in Iraq Too soon to judge US troop 'surge' in Iraq: Pentagon's Gates One Iraq war legacy: a softer US approach to remaining foes Iraq war remolds army into boots-on-the-ground counter-insurgency force Scandals mean rough waters ahead for Bush Palestinian government must renounce violence, accept Israel: US US won't deal with new Palestinian government unless it renounces violence US Iraq chief 'encouraged' by surge in US troops US still upbeat on NKorea deal War protests to move to NY after march on Pentagon NKorea criticises US-SKorea wargames FBI insisted on using questionable methods for getting records: report Conflicting economic signals create dilemma for Fed Coal's future clouded by global warming debate Earlier US presidential primaries 'unhealthy': experts Rice to meet Arab Quartet, says Egypt Several large US military projects under fire G8 plus five agree climate problem is urgent US soldier found guilty in killing of Iraqi detainees Four US senators visit Iraq Macau to decide whether to unfreeze NKorea funds: US official White House ponders strategy on prosecutor purge White House changes story on prosecutor purge France's PM de Villepin says Iraq war 'shattered America's image' Man locks down White House, bomb threat alleged White House grappling with prosecutor purge fallout US Democrats vow no surrender in Iraq showdown Bush discusses Mideast with Mubarak, Saudi King US senators urge probe into 9/11 suspect's claims of abuse Fence jumper locks down White House US army combat aviation brigade to deploy early to Iraq: official US lawmakers threaten to block NKorea's removal from terror list US, South Korea confident of meeting free trade deadline US insists British 'friendly fire' death was 'a tragic accident' Ex-CIA agent Plame blasts US officials for blowing her cover Prosecutor purge dogs White House German FM and Solana to visit Washington US congratulates Senegal's Wade on reelection US will expedite Iranian leader's visa, hope he will accept UN demands Hopes rise on NKorean nuclear progress Philippines hits back at US probe on unsolved killings For White House hopefuls, Iraq looms above all else Bush aide Rove tied to purge of prosecutors US says NKorea financial dispute resolved Muslim nations set up US forum Pacific leaders should cancel US trip if Bush snubs them: lawmaker US raises human rights with Vietnam foreign minister Navy ready to resume production of new combat ship US Joint Strike Fighter behind schedule, costs swelling US Senate rejects Iraq withdrawal plan US, Malta sign ship-boarding agreement to fight arms proliferation US should release Qaeda figure's torture claim: rights group US Senate rejects Democrat Iraq withdrawal plan Al Qaeda confession leaves many questions unanswered US denies Mexico border fence hurts ties Ministerial Iraq security meeting in early April: US US cautious on new Palestinian unity government US seeks vote 'soon' on new Iran measure New US ambassador to UN gets warm welcome from Senate US House panel approves Iraq withdrawal plan US expresses "deep concern" Pakistan chief justice ouster Iraqi VP says crackdown 'better than expected' Chief 9/11 suspect claims beheading of US journalist Pearl Rice to meet Abbas twice during regional visit US chides ally Egypt over conviction of student blogger White House silent on Al-Qaeda confession NKorea disarmament drive gathers pace US withholds ruling on Palestinian government, insists on conditions China 'deeply regrets' US move on NKorea-linked bank US to offer humanitarian aid to North Korea US urges care in Pakistan judge row US to give Pakistan 750 mln dlrs for tribal areas US withholds reaction to new Palestinian government until policies clear US seeks tougher Philippine action to stop extra-judicial killings US urges Palestinians to meet Quartet conditions British widow appeals to Bush over Iraq 'friendly fire' death Bangladesh opposition leader heads to US, exile rumour denied China 'deeply regrets' US plan for NKorea-linked bank NKorean disarmament drive gathers steam Macau 'regrets' US move on NKorea-linked bank US envoy confident NKorea will accept sanctions plan Bush back from protest-rich goodwill tour of Latin America Bush defends attorneys' firings and justice chief Bangladesh major sought for role in 1975 coup arrested: US Rice to Middle East next week Republican senator calls for Bush to fire attorney general Attacks in Iraq hit all time high in last quarter of 2006: Pentagon Senate debates withdrawing US troops from Iraq within the year US current account gap hits record 856.7 billion dollars 9/11 politics roil 2008 White House race US missile chief briefs Ukraine on 'shield' plans Bush declares support for beleaguered attorney general US mulling new sanctions against Zimbabwe Bush to meet Iraqi VP Under nuclear pact, US clears way for return of NKorean money Bush concludes Latin American tour marked by violent protests Senate debates withdrawing US troops from Iraq within one year US clears way for return of NKorean money NATO rules out involvement in US missile shield talks US missile chief heckled by Ukraine protesters US envoy upbeat on UN atomic watchdog's visit to Pyongyang US hopes 'comfort women' row will die down False alarm prompts search for US submarine Violence overshadows Bush's Latin America tour My fate in Bush's hands, says US attorney general US current account gap tops 800 bln dlrs in 2006 US general to brief Berlin about missile defense shield Actor Gere asks US, EU to forge common human rights policy for China US officer "upset" Iraqi suspects taken alive, court hears US current account gap hits new high of 856.7 bln dlrs in 2006 US to announce resolution of NKorea bank dispute US Senate to reopen Iraq debate Wednesday Senate approves 9/11 bill Rice to meet with 'Arab Quartet' in Egypt US Democrats urge Bush to reveal any role in prosecutor firings "Extremely troubled" US threatens action against Sudan over Darfur stalling US says no nuclear power cooperation on the cards with Libya US concerned over stalled Sino-Tibetan dialogue US wants to press ahead on Kosovo status plan despite Russian reticence Bush focuses on immigration, trafficking in Mexico Rice demands immediate release of jailed Zimbabwe opposition leaders Afghanistan better able to tackle Taliban this year: US diplomat Chief of staff of US attorney general quits Top military commander's comments on gays prompts outrage US general to reassure Ukraine on missile defense shield US-Iran encounter seen as heavy on symbolism, light on substance US military chief calls homosexual acts 'immoral' Bush visits Mexican neighbor Calderon with eye on immigration US missile defenses performed well in NKorea crisis: Boeing US North Korea negotiator hopes to meet IAEA chief in Beijing Libya may ask for US help on nuclear power Washington calls envoy's Damascus meeting 'useful' US Army surgeon general steps down amid war wounded scandal US military planning possible Iraq pullout if 'surge' fails Bush in Guatemala as protests dog Latin America tour US confident Kosovo compromise will be found Former US president Bush released from hospital Criticism mounts against US Attorney General General steps down as army surgeon general Anti-war Hagel wavers on 2008 race US dismisses Iranian leader's UN overture, presses on with sanctions Taliban not that strong: US ambassador US set to help Libya build nuclear power plant Shadowed by Chavez, Bush visits Guatemala Libya says US to help build nuclear power plant US shocked at beatings of Zimbabwe opposition leaders Halliburton's Dubai move sparks US political ire Thai claims American hired him to kill her husband NATO chief warns missile defence threatens alliance split China says EU, US obstacles biggest 'sticking point' in Doha round US renews limited contact with Syria after two-year hiatus US military plans Iraq pullout in case 'surge' fails US, South Korea cite progress in trade talks US and South South Korea struggle to iron out trade differences Bush in Guatemala for talks on immigration, trade Bush seeks 3,500 more troops for Afghanistan Vietnam foreign minister starts US visit US urges Zimbabwe government to free opposition leader Bush urges Iran, Syria to back up words with action on Iraq US calls for Kosovo agreement after failed talks Bush wishes Chirac 'all the best' US refugee official presses opening to Syria Leading Democrats call for ouster of US attorney general Bush to seeking to send 3,500 more troops to Afghanistan Bush in Colombia to discuss insurgency, trade US envoy says talks with Iran, Syria 'businesslike' Bush on Latin tour hews to quiet diplomacy amid unrest, Chavez jabs Bush asks 3.1 bln dlr domestic cut for more US military cops in Iraq In Uruguay, Bush ignores Chavez, stresses quiet diplomacy US Air Force accuses Qaeda of exploiting pilot's memory US seeks Libyan help on UN force for Darfur US, Iran square off at Baghdad meet: Khalilzad 2008 hopes face rocky road to White House US worried about Maoist violence, ethnic unrest - official Urgent need for Doha trade pact: US, Brazil US envoy holds 'constructive' direct talks with Iran US rights official visits Sudan US to join foes at Baghdad peace huddle Japan impasse casts shadow on US bid to end Korean nuclear crisis Bush denies US neglected Latin America as tour meets protests Bush denies US neglected Latin America down as tour meets protests US hints at willingness to talk bilaterally with Iran Japan impasse no obstacle to US-NKorea talks: official Bush denies US let Latin America down as tour meets protests US welcomes end to cheap Chinese loans for exporters Bush hopes Iran, Syria agree to help Iraq at talks Bush, Ahern, to hold annual St Patrick's meeting Democrats, Bush play poker on Iraq US urges hardline victors of North Ireland election to share power Six major powers resume bid to craft new Iran sanctions resolution FBI admits breaking privacy laws in security cases Cheney, Czech leader discuss missile defense Violent protests mark start of Bush's Latin America tour Rice set for new Mideast tour in late March Brazil and US sign memo on ethanol US 'deeply concerned' over Maoist assassination allegation US and South Korea haggle over tariffs in agriculture and auto Audit finds FBI violated rules in national security cases US likely to pass Japan sex slave bill this month US-India nuclear deal not moving rapidly as expected Colombians protest prior to Bush visit Bad week trails Bush to Brazil Lantos: Congress is not "potted plant" Clinton proposes new 'GI Bill' for US wounded in Iraq Central authority proposed on international relief in Afghanistan US authorities target mass e-mail stock scam Democrats demand Iraq withdrawal in 2008 US dismisses Syrian elections, in advance US will challenge Iran, Syria at Baghdad meeting: official Republican criticizes muted US response to China test South Korea, US optimistic on free trade deal Bush would veto withdrawal plan: White House Senior US official heads for refugee talks in Syria Pentagon to send more troops to Iraq, keep high levels to 2008 US targets mass e-mail stock scam Bush to promote trade in Latin America trip amid protests US will use Baghdad meet to confront Iran, Syria over unrest: official Poland awaiting US 'signal' to start missile shield talks: defense minister Democrats demand withdrawal from Iraq by late 2008 China takes US to task in human rights retort New US dollar coins missing 'In God We Trust' inscription Iraq conference will test US readiness to deal with Iran, Syria Bush takes off for Latin American tour US terror suspects to face hearings at Guantanamo Ex-Iranian official cooperating with Western intel agencies: report US envoy takes Darfur mission to Libya South Korea offers to ease tough stance on US beef Paulson appeals for bold, deep reforms to China's markets China not a strategic adversary: US defense chief Bill urges linking military aid to Pakistan, progress in fight on terror US Homeland Security tests response to possible mass exodus from Cuba Fed sees "some slowing" in segments of US economy Bush 'sad' for convicted former aide US urges Iran to help in Iraq More immigration key to US technology leadership: Bill Gates Jordan's king urges US to 'take risks' for Mideast peace US opposes state handouts for crisis-hit Airbus US Sudan envoy takes Darfur mission to Libya US calls for immediate notification of sensitive Iranian nuclear work US offers reassurance over missile shield plan US military show of strength in Hong Kong US files WTO case against India over high alcohol tariffs US urges Japan, North Korea to work through differences US lawmaker slams Japan's 'slap' to Asia 'comfort women' Cheney still 'trusted aide': Bush spokesman Prospects for diplomatic ties with US raise hopes for NKorea Bush says Chavez's economic model leads to poverty SKorea, US agree to wrap up free trade talks quickly Paulson says global economy in good shape US, North Korea end milestone talks on optimistic note US Treasury chief hails strength of world economy US singles out China, Myanmar on human rights NKorea should give up nuclear arms before diplomatic ties: US Libby the 'fall guy' in outed spy case: Democrats Lawmaker slams Japan's 'slap in the face' to Asian 'comfort women' Senate panel approves NATO enlargement US refuses to join UN rights council, citing its actions against Israel Democratic, Republican bills seek to squeeze Iran's economy Hearings of high value Guantanamo prisoners to begin Friday White House aide guilty in blockbuster trial Democrat, Republican bills seek to squeeze Iran's economy Pentagon officials to visit Ukraine for missile defence talks US sends rights official to Sudan after denouncing 'genocide' US holds military exercise with oil-rich Sao Tome Bill urges US divestment from companies with Iran ties Bush sees 'test' for Iran, Syria, on Iraq Former White House aide guilty in trial of CIA spy leak US sees China as top intelligence threat: report Bush says Iraqi conferences will be 'test' for Iran, Syria Bush formally orders 'wounded warrior' probe US adds Eritrea to human rights blacklist Despite signs of thaw, US slams North Korea, Iran in human rights report Bush's visit to Latin America to counter leftist 'false promises' US demands N Korea 'come clean' about uranium program US, North Korea launch groundbreaking talks Paulson hails Japan's economy, presses China reforms US warns China on military build-up Taliban have lost Afghan 'hearts and minds': US US Rice, Jordan king discuss Iraq refugees, Arab peace plan US assails Taiwan president's independence remarks Bush pledges more help for Latin America Work of other UN agencies in NKorea unaffected by UNDP operations suspension US concerned about Chinese military spending: White House US military defends erasing of Afghan ambush footage US, North Korea set for groundbreaking talks Envoys of six major UN powers to discuss Iran nuclear issue: diplomats Russia capable of hitting US missile shield: general Malaysia to finalize stance on outstanding US trade issues US service sector growth cools: ISM Japan, US play down market turbulence Activists urge Germany to help US soldier facing court-martial Japan, US, India to carry out Pacific military drill: report US Democrats seek to limit troop action in Iraq Paulson back in Asia amid market turmoil Paulson due back in Asia amid market turmoil Former US vice presidential candidate Eagleton dead at 77 Industry being revitalised in Iraq: US official US pressed Germany not to issue CIA warrants: report Spy agency defends intelligence on NKorea nuclear program Baghdad crackdown making slow progress: senior US commander Democrats scale back plans to challenge Bush's Iraq 'surge' Treasury's Paulson: US economy strong despite stock plunge US, North Korea meet to unravel half century of enmity China tells US not to send wrong signals to Taiwan Paulson jets to Asia amid stock, trade headwinds Wanted: a US conservative champion for 2008 Major powers hold talks on Iran nuclear program US expert on Russian intelligence shot in Washington Major powers to resume talks on Iran nuclear program US envoy in Sudan on new Darfur mission US selects new nuclear warhead design US diplomat Negroponte arrives in Beijing US court throws out CIA torture case Paulson says global economy 'strong'; volatility a facet of markets US court upholds refusal to hear case alleging CIA torture Bush to host Brazil's Lula in March: White House Bush to visit US tornado victims and perhaps boost his image US Army secretary resigns US rejects Chinese protest over planned Taiwan missile sale US hails tentative 'open skies' deal with EU US scales down operations in Eritrea as row deepens China ballistic missile submarine force growing: US navy Bush to launch review of wounded troops' treatment Rice names conservative critic as counselor US Coast Guard searches for 49 Haitians after boat fire US, Iraqis to build first post in Sadr City this week: US military Bush to tour tornado track Saturday Guantanamo inmate death was likely suicide: Swiss forensic expert US to keep pressing NKorea on uranium Major powers make progress on Iran resolution: US Australian charged with terrorism: US official Pentagon stays cautious but sees progress in Iraq US, Israel begin talks on new 10-year aid plan General relieved of command of army's Walter Reed hospital New signs of US-Syria thaw as senior official sets visit US missile shield would include Caucasus-based radar US envoy returns to Sudan for Darfur talks Afghan opium output soars, flooding Europe Middle East with heroin: US US Treasury chief presses for more open trade despite China rift US regulators bust Wall St. insider trading 'ring' Afghan opium output soars, flooding Europe, Middle East with heroin: US Senior US official to visit Syria for talks on Iraq refugees US expects stronger Taliban spring offensive US transfers five more detainees from Guantanamo US now uncertain about North Korean uranium program US hands Vietnam equipment to detect nuclear materials US industrial sector rebounds: ISM US to sell Taiwan 421 million US dollars worth of missiles US-Singapore trade up 19 percent in 2006 US deputy secretary of state starts Asia tour Republican candidate McCain, a former Vietnam war POW No 'crack' on North Korea, Iran : US US post-Iraq invasion policies 'incompetent': US diplomat Democrats push Bush for more money for Afghanistan No bilateral talks with Iran, Syria: White House US, North Korea to begin normalization talks next week Guantanamo detainees appeal to US Supreme Court US lawmakers hail 'overdue' talks with Iran, Syria No 'crack' on North Korea, Iran: US Pentagon scraps plan for new Guantanamo courthouse, sees no trial delays No change in policy towards Iran, Syria: White House Bernanke says markets functioning 'normally' despite stock rout US, North Korea to begin normalization talks next week: official US will not extradite CIA suspects if Italy requests US reporter urges more aggressive media US, NATO missile shields not aimed at Russia: NATO official Opposition Democrats split on US exit path from Iraq Cheney back on US soil after trip to Asia NATO says bombing cells operating near Cheney base Iraqi extremists trained in Iran: US intelligence US strategy change sees Iran, Syria in Iraq talks NKorea capable of building a missile that can hit the US: US intel US calls on Sudan to cooperate with international tribunal on Darfur crimes Al-Qaeda will come back to haunt US if it fails in Iraq: Rice US intelligence chief warns of Russian hardening China military modernization aimed at parity with US: intel chief US military chief "categorically" denies plans for Iran air strikes Pakistan and US back on diplomatic tightrope Rights Group lists CIA 'ghost prisoners' US, Iran and Syria to join ministerial conference on Iraq: Rice US Treasury says hedge funds don't need regulatory clipping Castro's dominance over Cuba to end this year: US intelligence US and its foes to attend Iraq security meet US, Iran and Syria to join conference on Iraq: US official US intelligence chief warns on Iran, Russia, Venezuela Frenzy for campaign cash drives race for White House Malaysia may face long wait for US trade deal: envoy Cheney reinforces US commitment to Afghanistan US offers to help Philippines stop extra-judicial killings Foreign diplomats injured in Sri Lanka attack Schwarzenegger muscles in as 2008 looms Security fears dogged Cheney's trip Cheney: 'Loud boom' sent me to bunker Bush warns US Congress on cutting Iraq war funds Cheney meets Afghan president after suicide blast US keeps up pressure on Iran Suicide attack at Cheney's Afghan base kills 18 Lebanon's Jumblatt asks US for aid against Syria Bush warns US Congress against touching his war budget US doubts Iranian space launch claim Bill would make Anne Frank honorary US citizen Bush will 'strongly' defend Iraq budget More needs to be done in Pakistan against Al-Qaeda: White House US presses for tougher talk on Iran's nuclear program US urges Philippines to take steps to stop extra-judicial killings US winds up probe into NKorea-linked bank in Macau Bush to warn Pakistan aid could be cut US high court or Congress may settle Guantanamo detainee issue New Iraq showdown looms in Congress Most US intelligence on Iran inaccurate US renews offer of talks with Iran Russia downplays talk of new Cold War US aircraft carrier has no plans to 'intimidate Iran' US brushes aside latest Iranian defiance, renews offer of talks US soldiers get punished for crimes in Iraq Cheney praises Aussie commitment to Iraq after allies cut troops US steps up pressure on Iran over nuclear programme US administration to test preparedness for bomb attacks US presidential hopeful: Bush pursuing war strategy with Iran South Korea welcomes passing of military control to Seoul US critical of Cuban moves against foreign reporters Cheney, Australia's Howard to discuss Iraq, Afghanistan Rice cajoles Russia to support more sanctions against Iran Cheney, Australia's Howard to discuss Iraq, NKorea US 'very pleased' about North Korean invitation to UN watchdog: Rice US rejects ban on cluster bombs US, South Korea set date to transfer wartime military control US calls North Korean invite to UN watchdog 'positive' US, South Korea agree date to transfer wartime military control Longshot Democrat quits 2008 US presidential race US steps up pressure on Iran over nuclear standoff US used Ethiopia bases to attack Al-Qaeda in Somalia: report Higher-ups will be held accountable neglecting wounded soldiers: Gates US flu expert says samples, vaccines must be shared US issues travel warning ahead of Senegal elections Democrats aim to gut Bush's Iraq war authorization Iran digging itself into a hole over nuclear issue: US US on charm offensive to avoid clash with Russia US to resume direct funding to Cambodian government US used Ethiopia bases to attack Al-Qaeda in Somalia US keeps 'all options' open concerning Iran: Cheney Cheney warns on China, NKorea Cheney warns on China military build-up, NKorea deal 'Long way' to go in North Korea nuclear pact: US US, allies cannot contemplate early Iraq withdrawal: Cheney US going into NKorea nuclear deal with 'eyes open': Cheney China military build-up out of keeping with peaceful aim: Cheney US, Canada, Mexico to hold ministerial meeting in Ottawa US: No plan to extend missile shield in Europe US hedge fund panel urges more diligence US-India ties to get a high-tech boost: commerce secretary US-EU summit set for April 30: White House US general sees power struggle in Basra amid British drawdown 'Long way' to go in North Korea nuclear pact : US US vows action on missed Iran deadline Chlorine cylinders found in Iraq bomb-making factory: general US disappointed in Iran failure to stop uranium enrichment Paulson back to China as part of Asia tour US Embassy in London considering move Rice says Iran to face Security Council over nuclear work Bush advisor moves to reassure Russia on missile shield Cheney promises help for Japanese abductees US press skeptical of Bush 'spin' on Britain's Iraq drawdown