Pentagon says Obama asked for and got copy of troops request from commander in Afghan warWASHINGTON — The formal request by the nation’s top Afghanistan commander for more troops is now in President Barack Obama’s hands, administration officials said Wednesday as the war launched after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks reached its eight-year mark with no end in sight. Hinchey: Internal Navy document shows new presidential helicopter triples cost, slows deliveryWASHINGTON — An internal Navy document shows new plans to replace the president’s fleet of helicopters will cost taxpayers more and take years longer to deliver than a recently scrapped contract, a New York Democrat said Wednesday. House Democrats defeat latest Republican attempt to remove Rangel from Ways and Means chairWASHINGTON — House Republicans failed Wednesday for a third time to oust Rep. Charles Rangel as chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, but they kept the political spotlight on his ethical problems. Over GOP objections, House-Senate panel offers plan for allowing trials for Gitmo detaineesWASHINGTON — In a partial victory for President Obama’s troubled bid to close the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, key congressional negotiators adopted a plan Wednesday to permit terror suspects held there to continue to be transferred into the United States to face trial. Justice Dept. finds most kids have been exposed to violence; results called ’staggering’WASHINGTON — Justice Department officials said Wednesday that most children in the United States are exposed to violence in their daily lives — but a leading criminologist warned the government-sponsored survey may be lumping serious and minor incidents together. Quieter than health overhaul foes, grass-roots supporters are working hard, Obama camp saysNEW YORK — Fired up? Ready to go? You might not know it from the way President Barack Obama’s grass-roots supporters have been largely drowned out in the raucous debate over his health care plan. Hope in Honduras for talks to end political crisisTEGUCIGALPA - An international delegation arrived in Honduras Wednesday for talks to resolve the political crisis in the Central American country in the wake of a June coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya. Berlusconi says he won’t resign despite court ruling overturning law shielding him from trialROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi says he will not resign even though a top Italian court has overturned an immunity law shielding him from a corruption trial in Milan. Ga. GOP congressman apologizes for using term ‘ghetto grandmothers’ during campaign stopATLANTA — A Georgia GOP congressman is apologizing for using the term “ghetto grandmothers” while talking about citizenship verification legislation. Global economic crisis accelerates China’s ascent, but what role will it play?BEIJING — The auto-parts maker Delphi Corp. is headquartered in Troy, Mich., in the heart of the region that made the United States the car capital of the world. It’s a place where the phrase “buy American” is right at home. Regulators warn 10 mining companies about potential health, safety violationsWASHINGTON — Federal safety regulators on Wednesday warned 10 mining companies that their operations have a potential pattern of health or safety violations. Some sex offenders, banned from churches, fighting state laws as they search for salvationRALEIGH, N.C. — Convicted sex offender James Nichols said he was trying to better himself by going to church. But the police who arrested him explained: The church is off-limits because it has a daycare center. Trial of South Africa’s ex-top cop opens window into shady world of criminal kingpinsJOHANNESBURG — The corruption trial of South Africa’s ex-top cop is opening a window into a shady world of criminal kingpins and alleged graft at the highest levels in law enforcement. Top court overturns Italian premier’s immunity, Berlusconi spokesman says he won’t resignROME — Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi vowed to stay on and “go forward” Wednesday after an Italian court struck down a law granting him immunity from prosecution and allowed trials for corruption and tax fraud to resume in Milan. There were immediate calls for his resignation. Iraq frees 36 Iranian opposition membersBAGHDAD - Iraqi authorities Wednesday freed 36 members of an Iranian opposition group detained during July clashes between Iraqi security forces and members of the group. Annan says Kenya needs local tribunal to try suspected perpetrators of postelection violenceNAIROBI, Kenya — Former U.N. chief Kofi Annan, who mediated an end to Kenya’s postelection violence, said Wednesday that the country should form a local tribunal to try the suspected perpetrators. Rosaiah removes Yadav as Andhra police chiefHYDERABAD - Tightening his grip over administration, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah Wednesday removed controversial police officer S.S.P. Yadav as the director general of police and appointed Girish Kumar as the new state police chief, besides shifting other key officials. Divided Senate panel approves labor nominee despite GOP concerns about inaccurate testimonyWASHINGTON — A sharply divided Senate panel on Wednesday approved New York state’s labor commissioner for the No. 3 post at the Labor Department, despite GOP claims that she gave lawmakers inaccurate testimony. Stocks slip after 2 days of gains as market waits for Alcoa; Dollar reboundsNEW YORK — Investors waiting for earnings reports to start in earnest sent stocks modestly lower Wednesday following a two-day spike. Regulators ask Congress to revamp proposal and tighten oversight of derivativesWASHINGTON — Federal regulators on Wednesday asked a House panel to strengthen proposed legislation that would impose new oversight on derivatives, complex financial instruments blamed by regulators for hastening the financial crisis. Republican lawmakers contend the measure already could eliminate jobs and stifle companies’ ability to manage risks. Streeter to step down as USOC chief executive, won’t seek permanent positionWith one embarrassment behind her and another on the way, Stephanie Streeter decided to leave the U.S. Olympic Committee before she was pushed out. Federal judge sets deadline for amended deal in Google’s battle over digital book rightsNEW YORK — A federal judge set a Nov. 9 deadline Wednesday for submission of a revised agreement in the battle over Google Inc.’s effort to get digital rights to millions of out-of-print books. Then the debate over the fairness of the plan will resume. Ex-President Carter seeks to boost campaign to rid Hispaniola of malariaOUANAMINTHE, Haiti — Jovind Fritzner is well-known in this border town, where the ditches lining the dirt roads collect stagnant water perfect for malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Iran ready to buy nuclear fuel from US: AhmadinejadTEHRAN - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Wednesday that Tehran is ready to buy the nuclear fuel from any country, including the US, a report said. NYC undercover stings show gun show sellers ignoring federal background check requirementsNEW YORK — Investigators hired by New York City conducted stings at gun shows in states that have not closed the “gun show loophole” and found some vendors openly selling weapons to buyers who admitted they couldn’t pass background checks. African bishops speak of Obama election in religious terms, at odds with US counterpartsVATICAN CITY — African bishops attending a Vatican meeting are speaking about the election of Barack Obama in divine terms — putting them very much at odds with many of their U.S. counterparts. Iraqi PM: Number of security forces strains budget, hinders reconstructionBAGHDAD — Iraq’s government payroll has become so heavy with soldiers and police that it’s now hindering reconstruction, Iraq’s prime minister warned Wednesday, raising the possibility of security force cutbacks just as U.S. combat troops are pulling out. PM to make aerial survey of flood-hit Andhra FridayHYDERABAD - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will make an aerial survey of flood-hit districts of Andhra Pradesh Friday while he will fly over the affected areas in Karnataka the next day after spending the night here. BJP fine with Sukhbir Badal as Punjab chief ministerCHANDIGARH - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday said that it had no problem with Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal becoming the chief minister of Punjab. Saudi king visits Syria in attempt to mend rift after years of tensionDAMASCUS, Syria — Saudi Arabia’s king on Wednesday made his first visit to Syria since becoming monarch, the strongest indication yet of thawing relations between the two rival nations following years of tension. |
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