G20 countries to work on finance reforms, likely to agree on keeping stimulus efforts for nowLONDON — Top finance officials at a Group of 20 meeting in London are expected to stress their commitment to boosting the global economy for now — despite friction over when exactly to scale back stimulus efforts amid growing signs of recovery. US hopes world leaders at UN meeting chaired by Obama will back nuclear nonproliferationUNITED NATIONS — While the U.S. is concerned about the nuclear ambitions of North Korea and Iran, the special U.N. session to be chaired by President Barack Obama later this month will seek broad consensus on preventing the spread of nuclear weapons rather than zeroing in on individual nations. Philippine president warns of surge in pirate attacks, offers training for Somali coast guardMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine president offered her country’s help in training the Somali coast guard, saying Tuesday she fears another surge in pirate attacks off Somalia that have targeted ships with hundreds of Filipino crew. Colombia’s Uribe recovering from swine flu, defense minister showing symptomsBOGOTA — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is still recovering from the swine flu, and now his defense minister is showing some symptoms of the illness, officials said Monday. Colombian president has swine flu, gov’t informing summit leaders who may have contacted himBOGOTA — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has the swine flu and officials have advised other South American leaders who met with him at a summit of the infection, authorities said Sunday. South American presidents call on Obama to explain US strategic interests in Latin AmericaBARILOCHE, Argentina — South American presidents wrangled for hours Friday over a pending deal to expand the U.S. troop presence in Colombia, closing their meeting with a statement that foreign troops should not be allowed to threaten any of the region’s nations. Secrecy surrounding Colombia-US military riles ‘Yankees go-home’ crowdBARILOCHE, Argentina — Secrecy surrounding a military agreement between the U.S. and Colombia has critics warning of a new Yankee menace to the continent. Leaders at Friday’s South American summit want assurances they won’t be targeted. Colombia-US base access deal, secrecy surrounding talks, riles region ahead of summitBARILOCHE, Argentina — It might have seemed like nothing more than a contract renewal to U.S. negotiators — a 10-year lease on space at seven Colombian bases that would improve the fight against drug traffickers and leftist rebels. Sarkozy calls for worldwide bonus rules, calls current world governance systems ’stupid’PARIS — President Nicolas Sarkozy is urging other countries to follow France’s example and limit bonuses handed out to bank traders to avert the kind of risk-taking blamed for fueling the financial crisis. US, SKorea to keep enforcing sanctions on NKorea despite overtures from PyongyangSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea and the United States are showing no immediate signs of easing pressure on North Korea despite a series of overtures by the communist nation, including a reported offer of summit talks with the rival South. US envoy seeks Seoul’s support for NKorea sanctions despite overtures from PyongyangSEOUL, South Korea — A senior U.S. diplomat sought South Korea’s support Monday to enforce U.N. sanctions against North Korea despite a series of gestures by the communist nation to reduce tensions with the rival South. Reports: North Korea’s Kim wants summit with South Korean presidentSEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has sent word that he wants to hold a summit with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak in the latest sign of easing tensions between the divided nations, news reports said Monday. Amid final farewell to Nobel laureate Kim Dae-jung, NKoreans hold talks with SKorean presidentSEOUL, South Korea — Tens of thousands of mourners filled the lawn outside parliament for the state funeral Sunday of ex-President Kim Dae-jung, a longtime defender of democracy and advocate of reconciliation who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to reach out to communist North Korea. Pittsburgh approves permit for G-20 summit protest rally; considers public safety lawsPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh has approved a permit for a protest rally the day before the Group of 20 economic summit and has picked two locations for protesters to gather when the world’s economic leaders meet next month. North Korea condolence delegation arrives in Seoul to pay respects to late President KimSEOUL, South Korea — The first North Korean officials to visit South Korea in nearly two years traveled Friday to Seoul to pay their respects to late former South Korean leader Kim Dae-jung, who devoted his presidency to building better relations with the communist rival. North Korean condolence delegation arrives in Seoul to pay respects to late Pres. KimSEOUL, South Korea — A high-level North Korean delegation arrived in Seoul on Friday to pay respects to late former President Kim Dae-jung, a rare visit that raised hopes of improved relations between the tense neighbors. North Korea condolence delegation to arrive in South to pay respects to late President KimSEOUL, South Korea — A high-level North Korean delegation departed Friday for South Korea to pay respects to late former President Kim Dae-jung in a rare visit that raised hopes of improved relations between the tense neighbors. As 81-year-old Mubarak heads to Washington, Egyptians wonder about their leader’s healthCAIRO — When Egypt’s leader meets on Tuesday with President Barack Obama in Washington, U.S. officials may find themselves caught up in the country’s No. 1 guessing game: How much longer can Hosni Mubarak go on? Schwarzenegger returns to Massachusetts after canceling appearance at energy summitSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has left California to be with his extended family in Massachusetts, where his mother-in-law is ailing. 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. Obama predicts health care overhaul will win approval as ‘reasoned arguments’ prevailGUADALAJARA, Mexico —President Barack Obama predicted Monday that Congress would pass his sweeping health care overhaul this fall as more “sensible and reasoned arguments” prevail. But he said immigration changes, another politically explosive subject, would have to wait until next year. Obama, leaders of Mexico, Canada pledge aggressive action on economic recoveryGUADALAJARA, Mexico —Targeting the long and painful recession, President Barack Obama said Monday that he and the leaders of Mexico and Canada have agreed to “aggressive, coordinated action” to restore growth across North America. 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. Obama’s first North American summit aims at swine flu plan, but headway elsewhere proves toughGUADALAJARA, Mexico —President Barack Obama on Monday joined the leaders of Mexico and Canada in pledging a united effort on economic recovery, trade, swine flu and climate change. Politicians, energy leaders meet in Las Vegas to talk jobs for fledgling industryLAS VEGAS —A high-profile cast of politicians and alternative energy leaders is meeting in Las Vegas to talk about prospects for the fledgling industry. After wrapping up trilateral summit in Mexico, Obama to fly home to WashingtonGUADALAJARA, Mexico —President Barack Obama wraps up his two-day visit to Mexico and then returns home to Washington. Obama’s first North American summit aims at swine flu plan, but makes little headway elsewhereGUADALAJARA, Mexico —President Barack Obama’s first North American summit is proving it’s a lot easier to agree on battling a killer flu virus than to untangle knotty disputes over cross-border trade. With flu season near, Obama, Calderon talk preparation during summit of North American leadersGUADALAJARA, Mexico —President Barack Obama pressed for a new tone in the United States’ relationship with Mexico but found no immediate progress Sunday on the divisions between him and Mexican President Felipe Calderon over the pace of U.S. drug-fighting aid and a ban on Mexican trucks north of the border. Marchers protest amid heavy security at summit of leaders from US, Mexico and CanadaGUADALAJARA, Mexico —About 400 people marched outside the North American Leaders Summit on Sunday to protest the negative affects of free trade and to demand benefits for retired Mexican laborers who worked in the U.S. With flu season coming, swine flu preparation tops agenda at North American summitGUADALAJARA, Mexico —When President Barack Obama visited Mexico in April, the now-global swine flu epidemic — unbeknownst to the White House — had just begun here and an Obama aide returned home sick. |
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