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Obama crafting financial sanctions to punish Iran entities involved in the crackdown on dissident forces, officials say Read More »
Rules being prepared by Obama will give prisoners held at Bagram Air Base the right to challenge detentions Read More »
North Korea threatened Wednesday to wipe the United States off the map as Washington and its allies watched for signs the regime will launch a series of missiles in the coming days. Read More »
U.S. combat troops will not be allowed to stay in cities after June 30 deadline, despite Iraq's security challenges• U.S. Accused of Handing Out Bibles in Afghanistan• Obama Unveils Plan to Close Tax Loopholes Read More »
The global economic crisis threatens to reverse gains in fighting poverty, so banks that provide billions in aid to poor nations must embrace reform in their operations, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Sunday. Read More »
The people did not know exactly when the shutdowns would occur, but both say they will include the normal two-week closure in July to change from one model year to the next. Read More »
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner defended the bank rescue program devised by the Obama administration Tuesday as the International Monetary Fund predicted U.S. financial institutions could lose $2.7 trillion from the global credit crisis. Read More »
Strong banks will be allowed to repay bailout funds — but only if it's in the national economic interest• Axelrod: Tea Party Anger 'Misdirected,' 'Unhealthy'• Some Banks Will Need More Bailout Bucks Read More »
President says reaching out to enemies ensures U.S. is a leader, not a lecturer, of democracy | 1st 100 DAYS• Chavez Opponents Say Venezuelan Democracy at Risk• Chavez Gift 'Nice Gesture' | Gift Climbs Amazon Ranks Read More »
Iran convicted an American journalist of spying for the United States and sentenced her to eight years in prison, her lawyer said Saturday, complicating the Obama administration's efforts to improve relations with Tehran Read More »
Obama considering end to long-standing U.S. demand that Iran immediately shut down its nuclear facilities• Captain's Wife: Wondering 'Hardest Part' | VIDEO• U.S. Mulls Strike on Pirates' Land Bases | VIDEO Read More »
The U.S. is gearing up for a standoff with pirates who hijacked a U.S.-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Somalia as a Navy warship reportedly arrived at the scene early Thursday Read More »
Cyberspies have penetrated the U.S. electrical grid and left behind software programs that could be used to disrupt the system, according to current and former national-security officials. Read More »
North Korea accused the United States of spying on the site of an impending rocket launch and threatened Wednesday to shoot down any U.S. planes that intrude into its airspace. Read More »
Muslim women say they’re constantly caught balancing their lives between the freedoms they have in Western culture and the restrictions they face from religious and societal pressure. Read More »

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