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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/39192.htmlenhttp://www1.voanews.com/english/news/Obama-to-Sign-New-US-Iran-Sanctions-Bill-Thursday-97538334.htmlhttp://www1.voanews.com/english/news/Obama-to-Sign-New-US-Iran-Sanctions-Bill-Thursday-97538334.htmlNew US sanctions would target Iran's economically sensitive dependency on gasoline imports, among other restrictionsThu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200voanews-7df010a6dd3421c702780e13415b1abbvoanewsenhttp://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/06/29/2010062900830.htmlhttp://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/06/29/2010062900830.htmlIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran is willing to resume nuclear talks, but not until August, so as to "punish" the West. His comments were included in a flurry of anti-Western rhetoric to mark the anniversary of a 1981 explosion that killed key figures and dozens of supporters of Iran's revolution.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200chosun-32bfcd9adc857930c4768760ec5bdfb0chosunenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/faa878ea-7d95-11df-a0f5-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/faa878ea-7d95-11df-a0f5-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/faa878ea-7d95-11df-a0f5-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/faa878ea-7d95-11df-a0f5-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=By Naomi Mapstone in Bogotá Published: June 22 2010 03:00 | Last updated: June 22 2010 03:00 Juan Manuel Santos has claimed Colombia's presidency amid a riot of folk dancers, cheerleaders and a brass band after an election campaign in which he promised to create jobs and crush leftist guerrillas.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200ft-f81ec29832c7399a915957b1059df7b4ftenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/99q1LsDgYuY/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/99q1LsDgYuY/index.htmlA missile attack on a militant hideout in North Waziristan killed at least 13 people and injured six others Saturday morning, officials in northwest Pakistan said.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-99bddb08265fe5b96fa7d76e289382becnnenhttp://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65D3XA20100614?type=politicsNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/PoliticsNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20Politics%20News%29http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65D3XA20100614?type=politicsNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/PoliticsNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20Politics%20News%29GENEVA (Reuters) - Some 50 countries are poised to censure Iran at the U.N. Human Rights Council for its violent crackdown on dissidents and political opponents after elections a year ago, diplomats and activists said on Monday.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200reuters-4d78abea3b785c5ee7ce6801c90474ccreutersenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8731073.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8731073.stmUS President Barack Obama is meeting Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to try to revive the Middle East peace process.Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-0c43e33621a149fa378c5279c8711412bbcenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/science/biology_evolution/article7132299.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/science/biology_evolution/article7132299.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093Scientists have created synthetic life in the laboratory, in a feat of ingenuity that pushes the boundaries of humankind's ability to manipulate the natural world.Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-18b68fd4b3344be99c879fdce57c20c2thetimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8692800.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8692800.stmMexican President Felipe Calderon renews his attack on Arizona's immigration law at the start of a state visit to the US.Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-5177678b99803a095289320e0bc9e6dcbbcenhttp://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=f744af1e90bdaf219720ceaaaba1bccbhttp://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=f744af1e90bdaf219720ceaaaba1bccbIn many ways, the United States restrains China's development. Most major problems that China faces only become more vexing with intervention from the U.S. Small and large problems — including Tibetan and Taiwanese separatists, Uighur independence movements, the South China Sea Islands, Afghanistan,....Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200watchingamerica-abc8e748459cd622cf2e95cffbea4e4bwatchingamericaenhttp://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=238231http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=238231Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful mum’s out there! Detractors of celebrations that are considered ‘western’ in nature decry the fact that PakistSun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200NewsJang-en-cf649db455776971c612de271efe9f6cNewsJang-enenhttp://a1plus.am/en/politics/2010/05/4/22718http://a1plus.am/en/politics/2010/05/4/22718YEREVAN, 4 May 2010 - On 1 May 2010 Anthony Lake begans his tenure as UNICEF's sixth Executive Director, bringing more than 45 years of public and international service to the position. Anthony Lake was appointed by UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, following consultations with UNICEF's Executive Board.Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200a1plus-7582b84d0ffd014e419f5949759fb2a1a1plusenhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2010/05/20105392129575140.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2010/05/20105392129575140.htmlAn Indian court has convicted Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, 22, of taking part in the November 2008 Mumbai attacks. Kasab was found guilty on all charges against him on Monday, including "waging war against the state," which could carry the death penalty. Two Indians, accused of providing the attackers with....Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-8d6fce684020cd1e7669f508e290c92faljazeera-enenhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/middleeast/2010/05/201051175532920131.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/middleeast/2010/05/201051175532920131.htmlCairo meeting endorses resumption of dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-e13c84cc0354e97a97a3e0f53026f72faljazeera-enenhttp://www.rferl.org/content/Obama_Urges_Armenia_Turkey_To_Normalize_Relations/2010408.htmlhttp://www.rferl.org/content/Obama_Urges_Armenia_Turkey_To_Normalize_Relations/2010408.htmlU.S. President Barack Obama has urged Armenia and Turkey to "make every effort" to advance the normalization of relations between their two countries.Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200rferl-4bbea94fb0a10149ca96f1f0bdd68ac2rferlenhttp://www.panorama.am/en/politics/2010/04/13/naxagah-eluyt/http://www.panorama.am/en/politics/2010/04/13/naxagah-eluyt/ruToday, after visiting the tomb of the U.S. President Woodrow Wilson at the National Cathedral in Washington, the president of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan addressed the representatives of the Armenian community. Today ...Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200panorama-am-b4f255707284082e739a66d5d186ad8dpanorama-amenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/financialcrisis/7558353/Australia-raises-interest-rates-to-4.25pc.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/financialcrisis/7558353/Australia-raises-interest-rates-to-4.25pc.htmlAustralia's central bank raised its key cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.25pc on Tuesday and flagged further increases ahead as the economy returns to strong growth.Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-85e960337d47e5a6e3ddcacef72d0385telegraphenhttp://www.thefrontierpost.com/News.aspx?ncat=ts&nid=970&ad=03-04-2010http://www.thefrontierpost.com/News.aspx?ncat=ts&nid=970&ad=03-04-2010ISLAMABAD: Congresswoman Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee today called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr. US ambassador Ms. Anne W. Patterson, Minister ...Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200TheFrontierPost-en-2572ed735e8f2310d9f674e7aa21598aTheFrontierPost-enenhttp://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspaper/front-page/pakistantrained-terrorists-behind-pune-blast-india-630http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspaper/front-page/pakistantrained-terrorists-behind-pune-blast-india-630The Indian Home Secretary alleged that Indian Mujahideen operatives were being trained in Pakistan.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100dawn-74f2cdec569c8a63e83a6bee5fab7659dawnenhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/middleeast/2010/03/2010315141930795117.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/middleeast/2010/03/2010315141930795117.htmlNetanyahu defies calls from US to halt plans in Jerusalem that has sparked diplomatic row.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100aljazeera-en-6fc312f5e61978b96e2c680e5fc89a72aljazeera-enenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8549117.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8549117.stmA US Congressional committee is debating a resolution to label as genocide the killing of Armenians by Turkish forces during World War I. The non-binding resolution is fiercely opposed by Turkey, a key US ally. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton advised the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs to hold off the vote, a White House spokesman said.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100phantis-3c40e1b3daae933c365b155f8a1ae223phantisenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8534392.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8534392.stmNigeria's acting leader will run state affairs while President Umaru Yar'Adua recovers after three months medical treatment abroad.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-35eaabb05de0c327b58b7de938086f6bbbcenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-stole-palestinian-heritage-1907397.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-stole-palestinian-heritage-1907397.htmlFurious Palestinians have clashed with Israeli soldiers and accused Israel of "cultural genocide" after the country's government claimed a sacred tomb in the occupied West Bank as a national heritage site.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100independent-e7202c753b8aa955bfac81c7fcc6a2f5independentenhttp://www.euronews.net/2010/02/20/rain-threat-pours-further-pain-on-haiti/http://www.euronews.net/2010/02/20/rain-threat-pours-further-pain-on-haiti/Simmering frustration in Haiti is growing again, with the earthquake-hit population now facing up to another of Mother Nature’s tests. The rainy season may still be weeks away but already the first torrential downpours are adding to Haitians’ worries. Protests among those living in makeshift shelters are becoming more and more desperate.Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100euronews-en-39aaa9af6a158349617387e33c2e802beuronews-enenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/7Jw3A7sNlX0/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/7Jw3A7sNlX0/index.htmlA classroom collapsed on students in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Monday morning, killing four children and injuring one other, police said.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100cnn-5b8c9ef4361dfc552e042ea7a74ef72fcnnenhttp://www.euronews.net/2010/02/08/iran-defies-west-with-new-nuclear-programme/http://www.euronews.net/2010/02/08/iran-defies-west-with-new-nuclear-programme/Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has set his sights on enriching his country’s uranium stockpiles. Speaking at a laser technology exhibition, he told state media that production of high grade nuclear reactor fuel will begin on Tuesday. It will be used to power a medical research reactor in....Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100euronews-en-78c4849d30f43ad40bcccb4f09665c67euronews-enenhttp://www.euronews.net/2010/02/09/iaea-in-iran-for-enrichment-start-up/http://www.euronews.net/2010/02/09/iaea-in-iran-for-enrichment-start-up/International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors are at Iran’s nuclear facility in Natanz today checking the startup of production of highly-enriched uranium. Iran says it has begun enriching uranium to 20 percent in 164 centrifuges, a laboratory rather than industrial scale of output for, it claims, research purposes in its reactor in Tehran.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100euronews-en-5cc04f3ce15c06fb4dae9419de26709eeuronews-enenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatnews/7187818/Expect-modest-US-gains-from-diplomatic-thaw-with-Syria.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatnews/7187818/Expect-modest-US-gains-from-diplomatic-thaw-with-Syria.htmlThe Obama team may get modest benefits from ending a five-year chill with Damascus but will find it hard, if not impossible to peel Syria way from its hardline ally, Iran, and break the Arab-Israeli stalemate, analysts said.Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-712a1dff5b4393b5ca68db1844d0c6bftelegraphenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0131/haiti.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0131/haiti.htmlThe US military will resume evacuation flights to the United States for critically injured Haitian earthquake victims.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-ba48bf7b8e19b56ecfd79bfb64602771RTERadioenhttp://www.euronews.net/2010/01/26/haitians-struggle-while-funding-is-stepped-up/http://www.euronews.net/2010/01/26/haitians-struggle-while-funding-is-stepped-up/International efforts at securing funding for Haiti's future have been stepped up while starving survivors have been fighting for UN aid.…Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100euronews-en-2e62f21e2bdcc700a0938d845bc1e482euronews-enenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091216/ap_on_bi_ge/us_health_care_overhaulhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091216/ap_on_bi_ge/us_health_care_overhaulAP - The Senate is in health care gridlock after a Republican senator forced the clerk to read aloud a 767-page amendment.Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-d3f74ac373ae8e151c4fcd39cabc26d8news-yahooenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/24c614bc-e56f-11de-81b4-00144feab49a,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/24c614bc-e56f-11de-81b4-00144feab49a.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/24c614bc-e56f-11de-81b4-00144feab49a,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/24c614bc-e56f-11de-81b4-00144feab49a.html&_i_referer=By Andrew Ward in Oslo Published: December 10 2009 09:39 | Last updated: December 10 2009 19:07 accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday with a muscular speech defending the US military operation in Afghanistan while admitting his accomplishments were “slight” compared with the “giants of history” who had won the award in the past.Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-46547f762e81eefed4756c3412cb8342ftenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/24c614bc-e56f-11de-81b4-00144feab49a,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/24c614bc-e56f-11de-81b4-00144feab49a.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/24c614bc-e56f-11de-81b4-00144feab49a,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/24c614bc-e56f-11de-81b4-00144feab49a.html&_i_referer=Obama says success may silence Nobel critics OSLO, December 10 – US President Barack Obama acknowledged criticism of his Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday but said he hoped it would subside if he succeeded in his goals, including cutting nuclear weapons and tackling climate change.Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-e1a472ddbf0f4c201eecdef0f7432a78ftenhttp://www.berlingske.dk/verden/laes-obamas-talehttp://www.berlingske.dk/verden/laes-obamas-taleYour Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Distinguished Members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, citizens of America, and citizens of the world: I receive this honor with deep gratitude and great humility. It is an award that speaks to our highest aspirations – that for all the cruelty and hardship of our world, we are not mere prisoners of fate.Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100berlingske-0b9fe217101059052093078944dcbbcfberlingskeenhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121246503&ft=1&f=1001http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121246503&ft=1&f=1001The stakes are considered low for President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech Thursday. But it's still a tricky proposition for a president who just committed some 30,000 U.S. troops to battle. He'll be feted abroad, even as Americans are squeezed economically at home.Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100NPRnews-0c2c3afff6bece2997cb98eba530e751NPRnewsenhttp://www.arka.am/eng/economy/2009/12/05/17912.htmlhttp://www.arka.am/eng/economy/2009/12/05/17912.htmlYEREVAN, December 4, /ARKA/. Armenia posted one of the lowest inflation rates for the first ten months of this year, among other former Soviet republics which make the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). According to CIS Statistical Committee, Armenia’s inflation rose by 3% year-on-year,....Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100arka_am-787b9758465273b761d3317c620f2a66arka_amenhttp://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=161070http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=161070Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerians to show compassion by praying for the good health of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua. In a statement issued by his media office in Abuja yesterday, the former Vice-President also enjoined commentators on the health of President Yar'Adua and....Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100thisdayonline-7dd169c86786aa8879262da4aec7fb06thisdayonlineenhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/asia/2009/12/2009123143518840301.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/asia/2009/12/2009123143518840301.htmlCommander of US troops tells Afghan MPs strategy will be working by next summer.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100aljazeera-en-5d52d3dfb5347e645e4c163b7b85cfd9aljazeera-enenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/AfsQZymT7h4/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/AfsQZymT7h4/index.htmlPresident Obama on Tuesday welcomed Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the White House in the first official state visit of his presidency, saying it reflects the "high esteem in which I and the American people hold your wise leadership."Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-f7bf0a202d194f6e33838b6d5f976ffacnnenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/23/indian-pm-be-feted-state-visit/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/23/indian-pm-be-feted-state-visit/WASHINGTON (AP) -- India has watched with wariness as President Barack Obama's administration has lavished attention on rivals Pakistan and China. Now, Obama is trying to ease Indian worries by honoring Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with the first state visit of his presidency.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100washtimes-4dd0434fea6bbc3483dd54799a4cd1c6washtimesenhttp://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=110272http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=110272Bulgaria's Foreign Minister, Rumiana Jeleva, has left for an official visit to the USA, where is she is going to meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday, November 23. Jeleva is going to invite US energy companies to invest in the large-scale energy projects in Bulgaria, including the....Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100novinite-211932011415ea166eca112244ef66ednoviniteenhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/middleeast/2009/11/2009111910925807378.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/middleeast/2009/11/2009111910925807378.htmlPalestinian authorities seek to implement ban on goods made in Israeli-occupied West Bank.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100aljazeera-en-23526ddca6ba2c7691bf8be969a52199aljazeera-enenhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/americas/2009/11/20091149502327541.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/americas/2009/11/20091149502327541.htmlClinton takes tougher line, seeking complete freeze in Israeli settlement activity.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100aljazeera-en-1628a6868aac77bebcfb8c53921fb26aaljazeera-enenhttp://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=616ed0d75e1fa0f6b798a0cf5f4d8da6http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=616ed0d75e1fa0f6b798a0cf5f4d8da6Togo , Togo Obama’s Nobel By Koffi Souza What seems surprising is that it’s the Americans themselves – the very people we might have expected to be proud of such an honor – who are the most taken aback by it. Translated By Controversy continues to rage over the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama.Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200watchingamerica-8608457eaf2d016fa03dfa8c8f18b2dfwatchingamericaenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/nobel+jury+defends+obama+decision/3384947http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/nobel+jury+defends+obama+decision/3384947Updated on 13 October 2009 Source PA News Members of the Norwegian committee that gave Barack Obama the Nobel Peace Prize are strongly defending their choice against a storm of criticism that the award was premature and a potential liability for the US president.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-d4745cba864866db7871aaff056bb3dbchannel4newsenhttp://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=91a51eaa6a510994df1e81efba70ad64http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=91a51eaa6a510994df1e81efba70ad64Does the Nobel Peace Prize need to be retired? This question is being posed after the prize was given today to Barack Obama. The decision, which oozes of the politically correct, is a wrongheadedly good idea. True, this award, unlike the scientific or literature Nobels, does not reward the fruits of long research or a life’s work.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200watchingamerica-e95c11e9c48f76e16793adad2846f905watchingamericaenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091010/wl_afp/nobelpeace2ndleadwraphttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091010/wl_afp/nobelpeace2ndleadwrapAFP - US President Barack Obama basked in new-found glory on Saturday, vowing to consider his surprise Nobel Peace Prize as "a call for action" to address the challenges of the new century.Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-cda1840eebc2b2d5e0135d18642cfa41news-yahooenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/ZapxEmkN-cY/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/ZapxEmkN-cY/index.htmlThe surprise decision to award U.S. President Barack Obama the Nobel Peace Prize elicited swift reaction Friday, with some hailing the choice and others expressing astonishment and skepticism.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-e5b90edda15d92647ff7b2e8744e9108cnnenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/6279833/Pakistan-bomb-kills-41.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/6279833/Pakistan-bomb-kills-41.htmlA suicide car bomber detonated his vehicle along a road near a wellknown market in Pakistan's northwest city of Peshawar on Friday killing 41 people and underlining militants' ability to strike in major cities despite U.S.backed military offensives.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-132865f6e77c3a04f20184724cd96629telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/8266471.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/8266471.stmPresident Obama wants new peace talks about the setting up a Palestinian state alongside Israel. But his plan has stalled over Israeli construction of homes for Jews in the occupied Palestinian territories. Israel's refusal to stop building in the Jewish settlements - all of which are illegal under....Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-ad36a7cab78d0ba3ecf8669c9d837666bbcenhttp://www.thestar.com/article/697565http://www.thestar.com/article/697565In a preview of his message to next week's G20 summit, Prime Minister Stephen Harper last night trumpeted Canada's prospects for leading the world out of recession.Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200TorontoStar-a00581f804d026ed5aa7fa22a9e57906TorontoStarenhttp://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=34083http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=34083The heart-wrenching episodes of innocent Palestinians being thrown into the street for no fault of their own - for simply not being Jews - only for the need to make room for more Jewish inhabitants took place before TV cameras and barely required more than a few words of bashful disapproval, notes....Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200middle-east-online_en-070d322b298969bbe65239692750399amiddle-east-online_enenhttp://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=d85f6bd51f81c17b519ea9aa62159411http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=d85f6bd51f81c17b519ea9aa62159411BOGOTA, Colombia, Aug. 28 -- South American leaders meeting Friday at a special summit in Argentina lashed out at the United States and Colombia over an agreement that gives Washington access to seven military bases in this country.Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200WashingtonPost_B-592d952dfe10faeb788b08d66c6a48c6WashingtonPost_Benhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ddef5dd6-82d2-11de-ab4a-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ddef5dd6-82d2-11de-ab4a-00144feabdc0.htmlBy Daniel Dombey in Washington Published: August 6 2009 23:10 | Last updated: August 6 2009 23:10 The US Senate voted to confirm Sonia Sotomayor as a Supreme Court judge on Thursday, handing President Barack Obama a victory his administration had sought for weeks.Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-f049534e9f782060e2156e2c53963961ftenhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106835774&ft=1&f=1001http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106835774&ft=1&f=1001In Iran, the political landscape keeps changing. In the past few days, two former presidents have spoken out against the newly elected government. One called for a referendum; the other said the government had lost the trust of millions. But Iran's Supreme leader has endorsed the presidential election that returned Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to power.Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200NPRnews-6e4535b3f8e34777e42ccefe593ca565NPRnewsenhttp://www.euronews.net/2009/07/15/no-survivors-in-iranian-plane-crash/http://www.euronews.net/2009/07/15/no-survivors-in-iranian-plane-crash/An Iranian passenger aircraft has crashed killing everyone on board. The plane, a Tupolev operating between Tehran and the Armenian capital Yerevan,…Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-e1fd84d6be53230caabb29defdee158feuronews-enenhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2009/07/2009710222249524659.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2009/07/2009710222249524659.htmlTalks aimed at ending a political crisis in Honduras have failed to reach a resolution, after the two individuals claiming the presidency of the country left the negotiations. Delegates for Roberto Micheletti, the military-backed interim president, and Manuel Zelaya, the deposed elected president,....Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-4aea945187b9a5d7da097bb4fb215483aljazeera-enenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_world/~3/s-azHePvukY/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_world/~3/s-azHePvukY/index.htmlMexican President Felipe Calderon will wake up a lame duck Monday. How lame will depend largely on nationwide midterm elections Sunday.Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-d98d87185432b5c9c58e117fe684cd8bcnnenhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/asia/2009/06/200962317958264507.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/asia/2009/06/200962317958264507.htmlAt least 45 people reported dead in missile raids on stronghold in northwest Pakistan.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-3a407195f01d27add2f5b9972d320630aljazeera-enenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_allpolitics/~3/2b5KWJ1OIyY/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_allpolitics/~3/2b5KWJ1OIyY/index.htmlMost of the weapons that Mexican drug cartels use are smuggled from the United States, but the U.S. government lacks a cohesive strategy to combat the arms trafficking, according to a Government Accountability Office report to be released Thursday.Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-e631c43b1c3e9058e1b8e1324609556ecnnenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/96c78f34-504e-11de-9530-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/96c78f34-504e-11de-9530-00144feabdc0.htmlBy FT reporters Published: June 3 2009 16:23 | Last updated: June 4 2009 00:59 The US made one of its strongest statements for years on human rights in China on Wednesday, as Beijing intensified efforts to quell dissent over the of the Tiananmen massacre.Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-07ed21b1c9262c363223b12a286d92fbftenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0603/mideast.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0603/mideast.htmlBarack Obama has left Washington for his first trip to the Middle East as US President.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-7593c547228099dfd322695e6d3d01e6RTERadioenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article6397995.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article6397995.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093The two rival Palestinian factions today fought their deadliest gun battle in the Fatah-controlled West Bank since the Islamist movement Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip two years ago.Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-299f503e990ffc9cef9c7d89dd643cd9thetimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8072741.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8072741.stmPresident Obama says he is confident Israel will back a two-state solution after talks with the Palestinian leader.Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-618ef1562797c8573105caddfd65bd31bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/5401985/Israel-dismisses-US-demand-for-end-to-settlement-building.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/5401985/Israel-dismisses-US-demand-for-end-to-settlement-building.htmlIsrael has dismissed an unequivocal US demand to stop building Jewish settlements on Palestinian territory putting it on course for a direct confrontation with its most important ally and sponsor.Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-79c35a283b88e4d62e62d458e9f019cctelegraphenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/14/iran-main-fear-mideast/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/14/iran-main-fear-mideast/Iran's nuclear program and its increased regional influence have replaced the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as the main concern of governments in the Middle East, the Obama administration's chief envoy for the region said Thursday. Jeffrey D. Feltman, acting assistant secretary of state for Near....Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200washtimes-8f8e4c3dcc0442ad19d56b4945408f5awashtimesenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090429/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_obamahttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090429/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_obamaAP - His first 100 days behind him, President Barack Obama expressed confidence about the next hundred and accelerated his drive toward contentious goals — sweeping health care overhaul, new rules to curb global warming and financial sector reform — even while working to end a recession and two wars.Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-1c5f112f54349531046cbe78100af222news-yahooenhttp://www.euronews.net/2009/04/16/obama-begins-latin-american-tour/http://www.euronews.net/2009/04/16/obama-begins-latin-american-tour/Barack Obama has headed to Mexico, kicking off the first part of an official tour to Latin America. Top of the agenda is the war on drugs; the…Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-3974cba4097515360d84a069c54d649deuronews-enenhttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/123986753630.htmhttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/123986753630.htm16 Apr 2009 07:31:00 GMT Source: AlertNet Apr 15 - Women in Afghanistan have staged rival demonstrations for and against a new family law which some say will legalise marital rape. Opponents denounce the Shi'ite legislation as a step ...Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200alertnet-665f39e297e2b8ea1f18c7f7242acb8balertnetenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/iraq/article6017412.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/iraq/article6017412.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093Iraq wants to buy an initial squadron of American F16 fighter jets this year to help to guard against perceived threats from Iran and Syria after US forces leave, the head of the Iraqi Air Force said yesterday.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-47522252a867ef650ae0eb0020c65baasundaytimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7963292.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7963292.stmUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in Mexico for talks likely to focus on drug-related violence.Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-d3487ac79008bd67c720065f07bae756bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/kpkA9YkwaHc/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/kpkA9YkwaHc/index.htmlThe Obama administration announced a major increase in security funding and the deployment of U.S.-Mexico border agents Tuesday as part of a comprehensive new plan to beef up resources at Mexican border.Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-df5ed8e5e49b3d1cf5e5ae236fe511b1cnnenhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/rOlgZCOjSTA/la-fg-us-mexico22-2009mar22,0,1696031.storyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/rOlgZCOjSTA/la-fg-us-mexico22-2009mar22,0,1696031.storyA trucking dispute and the drug war stir up hidden tensions just as Clinton prepares for her first visit south as secretary of State. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton ventures south of the border this week at a moment when the tricky dynamics of the U.S.-Mexico relationship are on full display.Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100latimes-d299f67417c2cf96268199a0734b052clatimesenhttp://article.wn.com/view/2009/03/19/Irish_PM_delivers_Obamas_speech/http://article.wn.com/view/2009/03/19/Irish_PM_delivers_Obamas_speech/On St Patrick's Day the whole world is, of course, ; but for the first time in that long tradition of Celtic mischief an Irish Prime Minister managed to be US President for a brief, shining moment. It Everyone knows the Irish adore the Americans, fellow victims of British colonialism.Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100eirepost-94e945389ef45072952b95246a1ac07deirepostenhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/19/AR2009031902886.html?wprss=rss_politicshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/19/AR2009031902886.html?wprss=rss_politicsFor more than a decade, food activists have rallied, cajoled, even pleaded for a vegetable garden on the White House lawn. Now they're finally going to get it.Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100WashingtonPost_B-364f60b281840cfba9bb1320dee07773WashingtonPost_Benhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/5mY79QOHST8/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/5mY79QOHST8/index.htmlRussia is planning a "comprehensive rearmament" of its military, President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday, Russia's state-run news agency reported.Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-ffca1c8a9f1447cd8785626191af98decnnen