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
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
LOS ANGELES, Mar. 12, 2010 (Reuters) — Rod Blagojevich has already lost one job. Now the disgraced former governor of Illinois is hoping to avoid the words "You're fired!" as he fights for his favorite charity, and his reputation, on the TV show "Celebrity Apprentice". ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Mar. 12, 2010 (Reuters) — Attorney General Eric Holder failed to tell the Senate about seven legal briefs he signed when lawmakers considered his nomination to his current job, according to a letter released on Friday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Mar. 12, 2010 (Reuters) — The United States on Friday denied coordinating plans by Somalia's embattled government to launch an offensive against Islamist fighters, saying it had no plans to "Americanize" the conflict. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Mar. 12, 2010 (Reuters) — Senator Charles Schumer said on Friday he plans to move forward soon on legislation aimed at stopping China from "manipulating" its currency. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Mar. 12, 2010 (Reuters) — President Barack Obama's stalled bid to overhaul the federal student loan program by cutting subsidies to private lenders and increasing aid to students received a boost on Friday. ... > full story
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