WASHINGTON, Mar. 15, 2010 (Reuters) — The Federal Reserve would take on a greatly expanded role in financial regulation under new legislation unveiled on Monday by a top Senate Democrat, in a push to move ahead with the regulatory reform that has been a top priority of President Barack Obama. ... > full story
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, Mar. 14, 2010 (Reuters) — Gunmen in the drug war-plagued Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez killed two Americans and a Mexican linked to the local U.S. consulate and President Barack Obama expressed outrage at the attack. ... > full story
JERUSALEM, Mar. 14, 2010 (Reuters) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret on Sunday for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the revival of Middle East peace talks. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Mar. 14, 2010 (Reuters) — A senior White House adviser said on Sunday that President Barack Obama would get the votes necessary to pass a sweeping overhaul of the healthcare system. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Mar. 14, 2010 (Reuters) — Karl Rove, architect of George W. Bush's two presidential election wins, says he believes Republicans need to offer more than just opposition to Democrats in the November congressional elections. ... > full story
BEIJING, Mar. 14, 2010 (Reuters) — The United States is to blame for strains between Beijing and Washington and should take steps to repair ties, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday, indicating the two powers have not overcome a recent rough patch. ... > full story
MOSCOW, Mar. 13, 2010 (Reuters) — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and President Barack Obama are satisfied with the "high level of consensus" on a new pact to cut nuclear arms and it is now possible to talk of a firm date for signing a treaty, the Kremlin said on Saturday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Mar. 13, 2010 (Reuters) — President Barack Obama, already battling for healthcare reform, jobs and financial regulation, said on Saturday he was also about to push forward on a major overhaul of U.S. education. ... > full story
UNITED NATIONS, Mar. 12, 2010 (Reuters) — Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday the United Nations needs more women in top positions as it strives to raise the profile of women's issues and fights gender-based violence. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Mar. 12, 2010 (Reuters) — Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Moscow next week for a meeting of the quartet of Middle East mediators and talks with Russian officials about arms control and Iran's nuclear program. ... > full story
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