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'