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US may boycott racism conference
- By Super Admin
- Published Saturday 28th 2009
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The US is likely to boycott a UN
racism conference, reports suggest, saying a text drawn up for the
event criticises Israel and restricts freedom of speech.
Determined Obama vows to renew US
- By Super Admin
- Published Wednesday 25th 2009
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US President Barack Obama has addressed a joint
session of Congress for the first time, warning that the nation faces a
"day of reckoning".
US urges Nato to up Afghan effort
- By Super Admin
- Published Thursday 19th 2009
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The US has urged its Nato allies to increase their troop levels in Afghanistan to fight the Taleban.
US to boost troops in Afghanistan
- By Super Admin
- Published Wednesday 18th 2009
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President Barack Obama has authorised the
deployment of up to 17,000 extra US troops to Afghanistan, saying they
are to "meet urgent security needs".US welcomes Venezuela's term vote
- By Super Admin
- Published Tuesday 17th 2009
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The US has cautiously welcomed
Venezuela's vote to scrap limits on how often politicians, including
President Hugo Chavez, can run for office.
US to include Afghans in review
- By Super Admin
- Published Sunday 15th 2009
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Afghanistan will send a team to the US to take part in a major policy review of the region, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has announced.
US Congress passes stimulus plan
- By Super Admin
- Published Saturday 14th 2009
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The US Senate has voted in favour of Barack Obama's
$787bn (£548bn) economic stimulus plan - clearing the way for it to be
signed into law.
£1bn 'spy jets' join RAF squadron
- By Super Admin
- Published Wednesday 11th 2009
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"Spy planes" that could help detect roadside bombs from
seven-and-a-half miles above the ground have just entered squadron
service after successful trials in Afghanistan. How effective would
they be in fighting the Taleban and saving lives?
US senators 'agree' economy bill
- By Super Admin
- Published Saturday 7th 2009
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Senators in Washington say they have
reached agreement on a huge economic stimulus package designed to
revitalise the US economy
US Senate eases 'trade war' bill
- By Super Admin
- Published Thursday 5th 2009
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The US Senate has voted to soften a
controversial "Buy American" clause in an economic recovery package,
after warnings it might spark a "trade war".