AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Sotomayor spends Day 2 on Capitol Hill as first lady promotes her nomination to high courtWASHINGTON — The White House dispatched first lady Michelle Obama to defend Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor on Wednesday, part of a broad offensive to humanize the judge that came as former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich backed off his harsh criticism of her as a racist. US says it won’t ‘race forward’ on new treaty to reduce greenhouse gases without ChinaWASHINGTON — The United States is not likely to enter into a new international treaty to reduce the emissions blamed for global warming without China and other major greenhouse-gas emitters on board, the Obama administration’s chief climate negotiator said Wednesday. WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: It’s pomp and pageantry at a welcoming party hosted by a king for ObamaRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — From the moment Barack Obama stepped off Air Force One, his first visit to Saudi Arabia as president was filled with, well, pomp and pageantry fit for a king. Officials debate how the US should retaliate against cyber criminalsWASHINGTON — In the murky world of computer espionage, the U.S. faces hard choices on how to retaliate when government or privately owned networks come under cyber attack, senior military and intelligence officials said Tuesday. Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty won’t seek 3rd term; possible presidential candidate in 2012ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty erased one doubt about his political future while blowing open another, passing Tuesday on a third-term bid while declining to say if he’ll set his sights on the White House. Pawlenty dismissed talk of a 2012 Republican presidential campaign as premature, saying he would focus on the next 19 months to finish his term strong. Designated new Afghan war commander says success will not come quickly or easilyWASHINGTON — The Army general chosen to take over as top commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan told senators Tuesday he believes the war can be won if a proper counterinsurgency campaign is undertaken. Sotomayor would be 6th Catholic on Supreme Court, but from different mold than other justicesNEW YORK — If Judge Sonia Sotomayor is confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, she will be the sixth Roman Catholic of the nine justices. White House: Obama to stress commitment to strengthening US ties to Muslim worldWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will stress what the White House calls his personal commitment “based upon mutual interests and mutual respect” to strengthening U.S. ties to the Muslim world in a much-anticipated speech in Egypt next week. Gitmo on the Plains: Hard-luck Montana town offers its never-used jail for Guantanamo inmatesHARDIN, Mont. — On Capitol Hill, politicians are dead-set against transferring some of the world’s most feared terrorists from Guantanamo to prisons on U.S. soil. But at City Hall in this impoverished town on the Northern Plains, the attitude is: Bring ‘em on. White House says Obama thinks progress is being made toward GM restructuringWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama thinks progress is being made toward restructuring General Motors Corp. and putting it on a path to being a viable auto company. Is Supreme Court nominee Sotomayor a blue-collar Latina or wealthy elite?WASHINGTON — There are two sides to Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor: a Latina from a blue-collar family and a wealthy member of America’s power elite. Bush misses Air Force One, White House food after leaving officeLONDON - Former US President George W Bush misses flying on Air Force One, eating meals prepared by the White House kitchen staff and drawing inspiration from his encounters with US military personnel. Air Force One, White House meals: These are a few of George Bush’s favorite things from officeBENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Flying on Air Force One, eating meals prepared by the White House kitchen staff and drawing inspiration from his encounters with U.S. military personnel were among things former President George W. Bush missed since leaving office, he said Thursday. US worried over increased risks of Pak nuke theft due to expanding nuclear programmeWASHINGTON - The United States is concerned over reports about both Pakistan and India expanding their nuclear programmes, and the possible threats this may pose in Pakistan’s nukes falling into the hands of extremists. Timothy Roemer to be new US Ambassador to IndiaLONDON - President Barack Obama has nominated distinguished scholar and former Democratic congressman Timothy Roemer of Indiana to be America’s new Ambassador to India. North Korea faces consequences for threats, says ClintonWASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that North Korea will face consequences for detonating a nuclear device and for the “belligerent” threats issued against neighbouring countries. North Korea a threat to international peace: ObamaWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama Monday condemned North Korea as a “threat to international peace and security”, after the regime in Pyongyang announced it had conducted a new nuclear test. US hoping for positive shift in Indo-Pak relationsWASHINGTON - The United States wants both India and Pakistan to break the ice in their relationship, as it considers that cordial relations between both the countries is the key to establish peace and stability in the sub-continent. US should increase commitment to improve health of developing nations, says reportWASHINGTON - A new report has said that the United States of America should reaffirm and increase its commitment to improving the health of developing nations. Obama respects ‘wise leader’ Manmohan Singh; may visit India soonWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama considers Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh a ‘very wise leader’ whom he respects and is looking forward to visiting India soon. Obama signs laws to help homeowners, prevent fraudWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama Wednesday signed laws designed to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure and to combat mortgage and financial fraud. Only 1 in 3 Israelis thinks Obama is pro-IsraelJERUSALEM - Only 31 percent of Israelis consider US President Barack Obama’s approach pro-Israel, a survey conducted ahead of the meeting between Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu revealed. Obama documentary by South African Indian to air in USJOHANNESBURG - A documentary film by South African Indian producer Anant Singh on Barack Obama’s road to becoming the first black person to occupy the White House will air on American television. ‘New Adventures of Old Christine’ actress Wanda Sykes and wife welcome twinsLOS ANGELES — Wanda Sykes and wife Alex are the parents of twins. Federal gov’t. to help states cover up-front costs of tracking stimulus spendingWASHINGTON — Cash-strapped states are getting help from Washington to keep track of how they spend the $787 billion in federal stimulus money aimed at boosting jobs and the economy. Obama: Sri Lankan rebels must disarm and government must aid civil war’s victimsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama scolded both sides of Sri Lanka’s quarter-century-old civil war on Wednesday, demanding that the government stop shelling hospitals and that Tamil Tiger rebels cease using civilian shields. US Senators oppose extending emergency aid to PakistanWASHINGTON - Questioning the credibility of Pakistani leaders, two senators have strongly opposed the Obama Administration’s plans to hand out 497 million dollars in emergency aid to Pakistan. Senators weigh limits _ but not elimination _ of tax-free status of employer health careWASHINGTON — Senators are considering limiting — but not eliminating — the tax-free status of employer-provided health benefits to help pay for President Barack Obama’s plan to provide coverage to 50 million uninsured Americans. White House pushes for more public engagement from Web, renames officeWASHINGTON — Someone really is reading those comments left on Barack Obama’s Web sites: the president himself. |
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