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.
U.S. may shoot at satellite later Wednesdaymore similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy warship could try to destroy a defunct spy satellite with a missile late on Wednesday despite earlier concerns about conditions in the Pacific Ocean, officials said.
Bush says no plans for new U.S. bases in Africamore similar news »
ACCRA (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Wednesday that the United States was not planning to build new military bases in Africa and played down the risk of rivalry with China for influence on the continent.
Obama surges past Clintonmore similar news »
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Barack Obama has surged past Hillary Clinton to open a big national lead in the Democratic presidential race, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.
Obama and McCain win Wisconsin primarymore similar news »
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama beat rival Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin on Tuesday, extending his presidential winning streak and putting pressure on Clinton to win next month in Ohio and Texas to salvage her campaign.
McCain projected to win Wisconsin Republican primarymore similar news »
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Sen. John McCain won the Wisconsin vote to select a Republican presidential candidate on Tuesday, moving closer toward locking up the party's nomination after his leading rivals bowed out of the race, U.S. media projected.
Australia says job is done for soldiers in Iraqmore similar news »
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's top military commander said on Wednesday the job of the country's combat troops in southern Iraq was done, bolstering a government decision to bring soldiers home mid-year.
Castro steps down after half a centurymore similar news »
HAVANA (Reuters) - Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro stepped down on Tuesday 49 years after taking power in an armed revolution, closing the book on a Cold War career that made him an icon to leftists and a tyrant to his foes.
Britney Spears still cannot visit sonsmore similar news »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Britney Spears on Tuesday failed to regain the right to see her two young sons after a closed-door court hearing in the lengthy and bitter custody dispute with her ex-husband Kevin Federline.
Pakistan's Musharraf could face end, analysts saymore similar news »
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The rout of his allies in Pakistan's parliamentary election could herald the end for President Pervez Musharraf, one of Washington's most important Muslim allies in its fight against al Qaeda, analysts say.
U.S. could shoot down satellite overnight Wednesdaymore similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy may make its first attempt to shoot down an errant spy satellite loaded with toxic fuel overnight on Wednesday in an area of the Pacific Ocean west of Hawaii, according to U.S. officials and government documents.
Border violence mars Kosovo's new startmore similar news »
PRISTINA (Reuters) - U.N. police pulled out of a Kosovan border post that was destroyed on Tuesday by Serbs who vow never to submit to the authority of Kosovo's Albanian government and its Western backers.
Musharraf allies face major defeat in Pakistan votemore similar news »
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The party that backs Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was headed for a major defeat on Tuesday after voters rallied to the opposition, raising questions about the future of the U.S. ally who has ruled since 1999.
Banks "quietly" borrow $50 billion from Fed: reportmore similar news »
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Banks in the United States have been quietly borrowing "massive amounts" from the U.S. Federal Reserve in recent weeks, using a new measure the Fed introduced two months ago to help ease the credit crunch, according to a report on the web site of The Financial Times.
Clinton issues new blueprint on economymore similar news »
DE PERE, Wisconsin (Reuters) - U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton released a new "Economic Blueprint" on Monday that touts ways to help working Americans as she seeks to gain an edge on rival Barack Obama, who has moved into the lead in the Democratic contest.
Better care for U.S. troops but red tape ranklesmore similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The collection of old red-brick buildings and a big 1970s concrete structure on the edge of Washington does not usually make headlines like the White House or the Capitol, half a dozen miles away.
Kenyan negotiators resume talks to end crisismore similar news »
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's feuding parties resume talks on Tuesday after a calls from home and abroad to solve a post-election crisis that has killed 1,000 people and jeopardized the east African nation's reputation.
