WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2009 (Reuters) — The Obama administration would be willing to hold bilateral talks with North Korea but only if certain conditions were met, the president's top adviser on Asia said on Friday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2009 (Reuters) — U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday listed a range of fresh options being considered by the White House to spur growth after "sobering" news that unemployment spiked to a 26 1/2-year peak last month. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2009 (Reuters) — U.S. President Barack Obama will seek to reinforce the U.S. desire for more balanced global growth during his trip to Asia this month, administration officials said on Friday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2009 (Reuters) — U.S. lawmakers said on Friday they introduced a measure aimed at overhauling an annual fund intended to ensure nationwide telephone service in high-cost, rural areas by including money for high-speed Internet use. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2009 (Reuters) — A U.S. trade panel on Friday approved two new investigations into charges of unfair trade practices by China, but rejected another one week ahead of President Barack Obama's trip to Asia. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2009 (Reuters) — U.S. President Barack Obama urged Americans on Friday not to jump to conclusions on the motive behind the mass shooting at the sprawling Fort Hood army base in Texas. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2009 (Reuters) — Senator Bernie Sanders on Friday introduced legislation that would make the U.S. Treasury Department identify and break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2009 (Reuters) — A jump in U.S. unemployment to 10.2 percent last month reflects the typical lag shown by the labor market as growth picks up, a top economic adviser to President Barack Obama said on Friday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2009 (Reuters) — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will meet with Japanese government officials in Tokyo next week before attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation finance ministers meeting in Singapore, the Treasury said on Wednesday. ... > full story
BEIJING, Nov. 6, 2009 (Reuters) — China urged more contact with the U.S. military on Friday while President Hu Jintao said his nation's plans for space were peaceful, striking a conciliatory tone ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit. ... > full story
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