US, Colombia likely to finalize agreement on using 7 bases this month, official saysCARACAS, Venezuela — U.S. military officials on Thursday defended a proposed agreement to use seven Colombia bases, saying the deal would not change U.S. missions in Colombia nor increase the allowed number of troops. Experts: Using informants risky, but ICE could have kept closer eye on man charged in hitEL PASO, Texas — As police pieced together the details of the contract killing of a Mexican drug cartel lieutenant-turned-U.S. informant, a surprising connection emerged: their chief suspect was an informant himself. US diplomat says Asian banks are closely scrutinizing NKorean financial dealingsWASHINGTON — A senior U.S. diplomat said Thursday that the Obama administration’s efforts to derail North Korea’s nuclear weapons program are causing Asian banks to examine more closely their financial dealings with Pyongyang. Rebounds in France, Germany, stoke hopes of rise for European economyLONDON — Government programs to support the auto industry helped Germany and France return to economic growth in the second quarter, rebounds that stoked hopes the recession in the wider 16-country euro area may also end sooner than thought. Key senators excluding end-of-life provision from health overhaul billWASHINGTON — Key senators are excluding a provision on end-of-life care from health overhaul legislation after language in a House bill caused a furor. Ford to build more Focuses and Escapes, boost overall production to restock its showroomsDEARBORN, Mich. — Ford said Thursday it will build more of its popular Focus and Escape models and boost total vehicle production later this year to help dealers restock depleted showrooms. South Carolina attorney general asks state ethics panel to review Gov. Mark Sanford’s flightsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s attorney general said Thursday he wants state ethics commissioners to review Gov. Mark Sanford’s use of state aircraft and any other potential violations of state law. Wal-Mart posts flat 2nd-qtr profit; boosts low end of outlook as it benefits from cost-cuttingNEW YORK — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter income virtually unchanged from a year ago, but results beat Wall Street expectations. Pakistan cannot afford another spell of army rule: Asma JahangirKARACHI - Famous lawyer, human rights activist and Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) chairman Asma Jahangir has said that even the worst democracy is better than an army regime and Pakistan cannot afford another spell of army rule politically and economically. Palin claims Obama makes light of health care reform concernsANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claims President Barack Obama is making light of concerns over what she has called “death panels” determining or denying care in the Democratic health care proposal. Marines launch new assault in Afghanistan, target Taliban-held town so residents can voteDAHANEH, Afghanistan — U.S. Marines battled Taliban fighters Wednesday for control of a strategic southern town in a new operation to cut militant supply lines and allow Afghan residents to vote in next week’s presidential election. Different backgrounds, common theme for health care protesters: No to big governmentSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Nancy Snyder says she kept quiet when abortion was legalized and prayer in schools was eliminated. Not this time. Colombian President Uribe to seek third termBOGOTA - Conservative Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has said that he would seek a third term in office if a referendum on presidential re-elections was approved. OAS leader ignores Honduran rejection, says will be member of mission to restore presidencyWASHINGTON — The Organization of American States reaffirmed on Tuesday its plans to send to Honduras a delegation of OAS foreign ministers to work on restoring the Central American country’s elected government, but the two sides seem at odds over the top OAS official’s role. Myanmar’s pro-democracy leader returns to isolation after trial with resolve, charisma intactBANGKOK — Myanmar’s generals have again succeeded in isolating democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, but her fleeting emergence during a grueling trial showed that her steely resolve and charisma remain intact. Obama condemns conviction of opposition leader in BurmaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the conviction of a Myanmar opposition leader is a violation of “the universal principle of human rights.” US, NATO deaths from bombings spike 6-fold in Afghanistan; 3 more US troops killedKABUL — U.S. and NATO deaths from roadside and suicide bomb blasts in Afghanistan soared six-fold in July compared with the same month last year, as militants detonated the highest number of bombs of the eight-year war, figures released Tuesday showed. Reaction to the death of JFK sister, Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy ShriverReaction to the death of JFK’s sister and Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who died Tuesday at age 88: PM’s Economic Advisory Council reconstitutedNEW DELHI - The Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC) was reconstituted on Tuesday with Dr. C. Rangarajan named as its Chairman. South American presidents agree on summit to discuss US military bases in ColombiaQUITO, Ecuador —South American presidents expressed deep concerns Monday with a planned U.S. military expansion in Colombia, but failed to reach consensus on a joint statement rejecting U.S. long-term leases on Colombian bases. Clinton snaps at Congolese student who inquires about husband’s thoughtsKINSHASA, Congo —U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s temper flared on Monday when a Congolese university student asked for her husband’s thinking on an international matter. Labor Secretary Solis green jobs hiring will pick up soon, become bigger slice of work forceLAS VEGAS — Hiring in the alternative energy industry will pick up in the next 12 months, though it will take more time before so-called green-jobs will become a bigger part of the U.S. job market, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said Monday. Israel’s foreign minister suggests Israeli envoy who warned of rift with US should resignJERUSALEM —Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman suggested Monday that a diplomat who warned that government policy was causing a dangerous rift in Israel-U.S. ties should resign. Nepal Foreign Minister arrives in IndiaNEW DELHI - Nepal Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala arrived in India on Monday as part of her five-day visit. Sukhbir Singh Badal sworn-in again as Punjab’s Deputy CMCHANDIGARH - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal was sworn-in as Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab today. In Angola to sweeten trade ties, Clinton pushes democracy, development with big energy nationLUANDA, Angola —U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, bringing her democracy and development tour of Africa to oil-rich Angola on Sunday, encouraged the war-ravaged country to continue reforms and pledged to boost trade ties with a major energy producer. Iranian Nobel Peace laureate urges Tehran to release detained activists, citizensSEOUL, South Korea —Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi on Sunday urged Iran’s government to release detained activists and citizens accused of involvement in the country’s postelection unrest, saying the president must “listen to the people’s voice.” Plot to kill Indonesian president exposed as police rush to identify dead terrorist suspectJAKARTA, Indonesia —Police scrambled Sunday to identify the body of a suspected terrorist killed in a farmhouse gunbattle after discovering a plot to kill Indonesia’s president in a suicide car bombing. Nagasaki mayor urges nuclear arms ban on 64th anniversary of atomic attack that killed 80,000TOKYO —The mayor of Nagasaki called for a global ban on nuclear arms at a ceremony marking the 64th anniversary of the devastating U.S. attack on the Japanese city that killed about 74,000 people. Obama says health care reform key to nation’s economic well-being as opposition grows fiercerWASHINGTON —Using better-than-expected jobs numbers to press his top domestic priority, President Barack Obama argued Saturday that overhauling the nation’s costly health care system is essential to the country’s economic well-being. |
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