Pressure mounts on Zimbabwe at U.N. councilmore similar news »
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Western states joined the United Nations in urging action to ensure a fair outcome from Zimbabwe's elections but most African countries avoided the issue at a summit of the Security Council and the African Union on Wednesday.
Top court clears way for executions to resumemore similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a challenge to the lethal three-drug cocktail used in most U.S. executions, clearing the way for a resumption of capital punishment halted since last September.
Bush urges halt of CO2 emission growth by 2025more similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Wednesday called for halting the growth of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, but drew quick criticism for offering few ideas on how to do so before his term ends next year.
U.S. hopes Saudi Arabia, others to offer Iraq helpmore similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is hopeful Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations will offer diplomatic and financial help to Iraq at a conference of its neighbors next week, said a senior U.S. official on Wednesday.
Iran nuclear talks in China fall short of agreementmore similar news »
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Six-nation talks looking to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran fell short on Wednesday of agreeing on a new package to present Tehran, while Iran's president said he was open to talks within limits.
Bush administration against retooling home programmore similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Bush administration opposes a sweeping plan to refinance troubled home loans because a more modest one will achieve similar results without too much risk to taxpayers, a senior housing policy-maker told lawmakers on Wednesday.
Pope makes first visit to U.S.more similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pope Benedict arrived in Washington on his first papal visit to the United States on Tuesday, facing the sexual abuse scandal tarnishing the Roman Catholic Church's image here by declaring himself "deeply ashamed" even before he landed.
Sen. Specter again diagnosed with Hodgkin'smore similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Sen. Arlen Specter said on Tuesday he has been diagnosed with a recurrence of Hodgkin's disease, a cancer of the lymph system, but expected to continue working and campaigning for re-election in Pennsylvania.
