Clinton tries to energize trailing presidential bidmore similar news »
DALLAS (Reuters) - Sen. Hillary Clinton fended off questions about the future of her presidential bid on Friday, insisting her remarks at a debate were not a farewell but declining to promise she would stay in the race after must-win votes in Ohio and Texas on March 4.
Iran fails to answer weapons questions: IAEAmore similar news »
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Friday it confronted Iran for the first time with Western intelligence reports showing work linked to making atomic bombs and that Tehran had failed to provide satisfactory answers.
U.S. says missed intelligence after spy act expiredmore similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. spy agencies have missed intelligence in the days since terrorism surveillance legislation expired, the Bush administration said on Friday, but Democrats accused it of fear mongering and blamed it for any gaps.
Bush has rhythm, says Rice after Africa tripmore similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush has rhythm, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice assured reporters on Friday after watching her boss join African dancers during his five-nation tour of the continent this week.
Court upholds dismissal of "agent orange" suitmore similar news »
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal appeals court upheld on Friday the dismissal of a civil lawsuit against major U.S. chemical companies brought by Vietnamese plaintiffs over the use of the defoliant "agent orange" during the Vietnam War.
Gates hopes to pull troops from Iraq after pausemore similar news »
CANBERRA (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday he hopes to pull more troops out of Iraq after a brief pause in withdrawals in July or August meant to assess the impact of lower troop levels on security in the war zone.
Clinton accuses Obama of weak resumemore similar news »
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton accused surging rival Barack Obama of having a weak resume and using borrowed rhetoric in his speeches as she tried to slow Obama's momentum at a crucial debate on Thursday.
A-list celebs need Hep A shot after NY birthday bashmore similar news »
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Celebrities Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher and Madonna are among hundreds of patrons of a New York bar being urged by New York health officials on Thursday to get a Hepatitis A vaccination after a bartender was found to be infected.
Strong quake strikes Nevada's gold countrymore similar news »
WELLS, Nevada (Reuters) - A strong earthquake in northeastern Nevada badly damaged the historic center of a remote town and injured several people at dawn on Thursday, but nearby mining operations were only briefly disrupted.
Storming of embassy in Serbia sparks U.S. outragemore similar news »
BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serb rioters enraged by Kosovo's secession stormed the U.S. embassy in Belgrade and set it on fire, leaving one person dead and drawing swift condemnation from Washington and the U.N. Security Council.
McCain calls Times story on lobbyist untruemore similar news »
TOLEDO, Ohio (Reuters) - Republican presidential front-runner John McCain on Thursday dismissed as untrue a New York Times report suggesting he had a close and possibly romantic relationship with a female lobbyist nine years ago, a potentially embarrassing conflict of interest.
Bush backs "friend" Liberia at end of Africa tourmore similar news »
MONROVIA (Reuters) - President George W. Bush promised steadfast U.S. support for Liberia's recovery from its crippling civil war as he wrapped up a tour of Africa with a visit to a friendly ally on Thursday.
U.S. has high confidence it hit satellite fuel tankmore similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Thursday it was very confident that a spectacular and unprecedented missile strike from a U.S. Navy warship had destroyed the toxic fuel tank of a defunct U.S. spy satellite.
Bush: no compromise on phone immunity in spy billmore similar news »
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush said on Thursday he would not compromise with the Democratic-led Congress on his demand that phone companies that took part in his warrantless domestic spying program be shielded from lawsuits.
Cuban legislature to name Fidel Castro successormore similar news »
HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba's rubber-stamp National Assembly will meet on Sunday to name retiring Cuban leader Fidel Castro's successor, and few people are placing bets on anyone other than his brother Raul Castro.
Colombian rebels set to free four lawmakersmore similar news »
CARACAS (Reuters) - Colombian guerrillas will soon free a local lawmaker in addition to three other former politicians the rebels have held hostage for more than five years in jungle camps, France's foreign minister said on Wednesday.
U.S. envoy expresses regret over Okinawa casesmore similar news »
TOKYO (Reuters) - A U.S. envoy expressed "great regret" on Thursday over the suspected rape of a 14-year-old girl by a U.S. Marine in Okinawa, southern Japan, as both Washington and Tokyo try to keep the incident from hurting broader ties.
Mexico rights group probes army killing near bordermore similar news »
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's human rights commission is investigating a shooting in which troops on an anti-drug mission near the U.S. border killed a man and wounded an American, the organization said on Wednesday.
Clinton attacks Obama as all talk, little substancemore similar news »
HIDALGO, Texas (Reuters) - Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton attacked rival Barack Obama as all talk and little substance on Wednesday, trying to slow the momentum that has given him 10 straight victories in the race for the party's presidential nomination.
McCain says would keep rights pressure on Chinamore similar news »
DAYTON, Ohio (Reuters) - Republican front-runner John McCain said on Wednesday he would keep pressure on China to improve its human rights record and expand U.S.-Sino ties if he won the U.S. presidency.
