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We have started to collect the most important news related to United States in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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US conservative Buckley dies

Thursday, February 28th 2008, 1:07
related places: Buckley

A leading US conservative thinker and prolific author, William F Buckley, dies at the age of 82.
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Wednesday, February 27th 2008, 22:53
related countries: Italy Italy

The Sicilian Mafia is sending people to the US to rebuild links with families, says an Italian parliamentary report.
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Bernanke hints at more rate cuts

Wednesday, February 27th 2008, 22:22

Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke hints that the central bank may cut US interest rates still further.
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EU may act on US-Czech deal

Wednesday, February 27th 2008, 20:10
related countries: Czech Republic Czech Republic

The EU says it could take legal action in response to a visa pact signed by the US and Czech Republic.
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US cautions Pakistan on Taleban

Wednesday, February 27th 2008, 13:29
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

The US says any new government in Pakistan should be wary of holding talks with pro-Taleban militants.
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US to seek end to Turkey assault

Wednesday, February 27th 2008, 12:33
related countries: Iraq Iraq, Turkey Turkey

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates says he will tell Turkey to end its military operations in northern Iraq quickly.
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Rice voices regret over rape case

Wednesday, February 27th 2008, 12:15
related countries: Japan Japan
related places: Okinawa

Condoleezza Rice voices deep regret over a US marine's alleged rape of a Japanese girl in Okinawa.
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Dollar falls to record euro low

Wednesday, February 27th 2008, 9:46

The dollar falls to a fresh record low against the euro due to renewed fears that the US may be facing recession.
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Czech PM defends US missile plan

Wednesday, February 27th 2008, 9:14
related countries: Czech Republic Czech Republic, Russia Russia

The Czech prime minister defends a US missile shield plan on Czech soil, brushing off strong criticism from Russia.
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Starbucks in brief US closure

Tuesday, February 26th 2008, 22:47

Starbucks shuts all 7,000 of its US branches for several hours to train staff, in an unprecedented move.
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Obama wins ex-rival's endorsement

Tuesday, February 26th 2008, 17:46

US ex-presidential candidate Christopher Dodd endorses Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee.
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Net widens in tax evasion probe

Tuesday, February 26th 2008, 17:36
related countries: Liechtenstein Liechtenstein

US tax authorities say they are investigating more than 100 Americans with accounts in tax haven Liechtenstein.
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Rice urges China on North Korea

Tuesday, February 26th 2008, 13:43
related countries: China China, North Korea North Korea

The US secretary of state urges China to put pressure on North Korea over its nuclear programme.
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N Korea welcomes US orchestra

Tuesday, February 26th 2008, 12:19

The New York Philharmonic performs a groundbreaking concert in secretive and anti-American North Korea.
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Gates in India to push US firms

Tuesday, February 26th 2008, 10:42
related countries: India India

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates visits India to bolster military ties and promote US arms manufacturers.
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Oscars suffer lowest TV ratings

Tuesday, February 26th 2008, 9:24

This year's Oscars were seen by 32 million US TV viewers - its lowest ratings since 1974, early figures show.
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Robed Obama picture ignites row

Tuesday, February 26th 2008, 3:54

US rivals Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama trade accusations over a photo of Mr Obama in Somali dress.
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Greenspan negative on US economy

Tuesday, February 26th 2008, 2:52

Federal Reserve ex-head Alan Greenspan warns that the US economy could see a deep contraction.
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Iran weapons project 'continued'

Tuesday, February 26th 2008, 1:19
related countries: Iran Iran

The IAEA is told Iran's nuclear weapons work may have gone on after 2003, when a US report suggested it ceased.
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US to set 'binding' climate goals

Monday, February 25th 2008, 16:13

The US will accept "binding international obligations" on climate if other nations do the same, say officials.
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Visa for sale at record price-tag

Monday, February 25th 2008, 15:32

Worldwide credit card group Visa aims to raise more than $18bn in the biggest US share float to date.
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Oscars tribute to torture victim

Monday, February 25th 2008, 14:39
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan
related places: Hollywood

Tributes are paid at the Oscars award ceremony in Hollywood to a young Afghan taxi driver who died in US military detention
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Ralph Nader to run for president

Sunday, February 24th 2008, 21:39

Controversial consumer advocate Ralph Nader announces he is joining the race to become US president.
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US probes stealth bomber crash

Saturday, February 23rd 2008, 19:15
related countries: Guam Guam

The US military investigates the first ever crash by a B-2 stealth bomber, which happened on Guam.
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US starts evacuation from Serbia

Saturday, February 23rd 2008, 15:45
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro
related places: Non

Non-essential staff at the US embassy begin leaving Serbia after Thursday's attack over Kosovo support.
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US stealth bomber crashes

Saturday, February 23rd 2008, 8:36
related countries: Guam Guam

A US B-2 bomber - one of the world's most expensive military aircraft - crashes on the island of Guam.
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US-Mexico 'virtual fence' ready

Saturday, February 23rd 2008, 1:09

A high-tech system to control the US-Mexico border with cameras and radar gains US approval.
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US will back new Iran sanctions

Saturday, February 23rd 2008, 0:49
related countries: Iran Iran

The US secretary of state says there is a "very strong case" for more sanctions on Iran over its nuclear plans.
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'NatWest Three' head for prison

Friday, February 22nd 2008, 20:32
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Texas

Three British bankers are sentenced to 37 months in prison for their role in an Enron-related fraud.
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US to evacuate staff from Serbia

Friday, February 22nd 2008, 16:59
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro

The US embassy in Belgrade orders the evacuation of non-essential staff a day after the building is stormed.
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Rape claims may harm Japan-US ties

Friday, February 22nd 2008, 11:50
related countries: Japan Japan

Further incidents like two alleged rapes by US troops in Japan could affect ties, the defence minister warns.
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Serbia embassy attacks condemned

Friday, February 22nd 2008, 8:23
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro
related places: Belgrade

The UN Security Council decries attacks against embassies by protesters in the Serbian capital, Belgrade.
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Gates due in Australia for talks

Friday, February 22nd 2008, 6:42
related countries: Australia Australia

The US defence chief heads to Australia for talks, the first since Kevin Rudd's government took office.
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Missile defence works, says Gates

Thursday, February 21st 2008, 20:52
related places: Gates

The US defence secretary says the shooting down of a disabled satellite shows missile defence works.
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UK apology over rendition flights

Thursday, February 21st 2008, 20:09
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The foreign secretary admits two US "extraordinary rendition" flights landed on UK territory in 2002.
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Grey wolf 'no longer endangered'

Thursday, February 21st 2008, 18:20

Grey wolves in the north-eastern US are no longer endangered after being protected for 13 years.
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US slaps sanctions on top Syrian

Thursday, February 21st 2008, 18:12
related countries: Iraq Iraq, Lebanon Lebanon, Syria Syria

The US imposes sanctions on a top Syrian businessman in response to the situation in Iraq and Lebanon.
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US 'confident' over satellite hit

Thursday, February 21st 2008, 14:16

The shooting down of a disabled spy satellite probably destroyed its potentially toxic fuel tank, a US official says.
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US to take own food to Olympics

Thursday, February 21st 2008, 11:21
related countries: China China
related places: Beijing

China expresses regret over the US Olympic team's plan to take its own food to Beijing due to safety concerns.
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US missile hits 'toxic satellite'

Thursday, February 21st 2008, 11:16
related countries: China China

The US shoots down a disabled satellite whose fuel may have posed health risks, raising Chinese concerns.
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US missile hits 'toxic satellite'

Thursday, February 21st 2008, 10:45
related places: Earth

A US missile brings down a disabled spy satellite, whose return to Earth had been said to pose a health threat.
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US fighter pilot dies after crash

Thursday, February 21st 2008, 6:02
related countries: Mexico Mexico
related places: Florida

A US Air Force pilot dies after an accident involving two fighter jets training in the Gulf of Mexico.
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New Okinawa rape allegations

Thursday, February 21st 2008, 4:28

Another US soldier is accused of rape in Okinawa, amid rising anger over incidents involving US troops there.
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US conviction over Iraq killing

Thursday, February 21st 2008, 1:55
related countries: Iraq Iraq

A military court finds a US soldier guilty of aggravated assault in relation to the killing of an Iraqi man last year.
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Wounded Clinton eyes big races

Wednesday, February 20th 2008, 22:53
related places: Texas, Ohio

Hillary Clinton is scrambling to revive her flagging bid for the US presidency in next month's key Ohio and Texas primaries.
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US Fed slashes growth forecasts

Wednesday, February 20th 2008, 20:38

The US Federal Reserve has slashed its growth forecast for the country's economy.
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US warns India over nuclear pact

Wednesday, February 20th 2008, 17:47
related countries: India India
related places: Delhi

India must conclude a nuclear deal with the US if it is to be approved before presidential polls, Delhi is warned.
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Burma attacked over constitution

Wednesday, February 20th 2008, 17:34
related countries: Burma Burma

Burma's neighbours and the US criticise the draft constitution which is to be put to referendum.
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US 'is not seeking African bases'

Wednesday, February 20th 2008, 13:38
related places: Africa

George W Bush says the US is not looking to set up bases in Africa on the latest stop of his African tour.
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Iraq insurgent attacks 'kill 14'

Wednesday, February 20th 2008, 11:32
related countries: Iraq Iraq
related places: Baghdad

At least 14 people are killed in a string of bombings and attacks in Baghdad and northern Iraq.
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Obama extends lead over Clinton

Wednesday, February 20th 2008, 10:05
related places: Washington, White House

Barack Obama wins the Wisconsin and Hawaii Democratic races, building on his lead over Hillary Clinton.
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N Korea talks 'not at stalemate'

Wednesday, February 20th 2008, 8:35

US envoy denies N Korea nuclear talks are deadlocked, but flags up differences over enriched uranium.
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Curfew for US troops in Okinawa

Wednesday, February 20th 2008, 4:12

The US military imposes a curfew on its troops in Okinawa, amid outrage over a recent alleged rape.
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US envoy warns over Iraq pullout

Wednesday, February 20th 2008, 0:35
related countries: Iraq Iraq

The US envoy to Iraq warns against an over-hasty pullout of troops amid policy pledges by Democratic hopefuls.
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Top US court rejects spying case

Tuesday, February 19th 2008, 18:18

The US Supreme Court dismisses a legal challenge to an eavesdropping programme started after 9/11.
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US urges reform as Castro quits

Tuesday, February 19th 2008, 18:03
related countries: Cuba Cuba
related places: Castro, Washington

Washington says Cuba should move to democracy after Fidel Castro says he is retiring, but its embargo stands.
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Russia warns US over Kosovo move

Tuesday, February 19th 2008, 11:51
related countries: Russia Russia
related places: Kosovo

Russia tells the US that Kosovo's declaration of independence threatens international stability.
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Serbia recalls ambassador in US

Tuesday, February 19th 2008, 3:04
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro
related places: Washington

Belgrade withdraws its ambassador from Washington in protest at US recognition of Kosovo's independence.
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US drops Africa military HQ plan

Monday, February 18th 2008, 22:09
related countries: Germany Germany
related places: Africa

The US decides to keep the base for its new Africa Command in Germany, after a lack of interest from nations.
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Bush Senior backs McCain's bid

Monday, February 18th 2008, 17:19
related places: Republican, McCain

Former President George Bush Senior endorses John McCain's bid for the Republican nomination for US president.
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Rice urges Kenyans to share power

Monday, February 18th 2008, 16:43
related countries: Kenya Kenya
related places: Nairobi

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Kenya's rival leaders should share power to end the crisis.
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US orders massive recall of beef

Monday, February 18th 2008, 15:30
related places: California

The US government orders its largest recall of beef, saying a meat plant broke rules on cattle inspection.
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Lockheed wins $1bn Indian order

Monday, February 18th 2008, 11:50
related countries: India India

US defence firm Lockheed Martin wins a $1bn order from India for six C-130J military transport planes.
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Bush calls for fair Zimbabwe poll

Sunday, February 17th 2008, 11:16
related countries: Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

US President George W Bush calls for free and fair elections in Zimbabwe, as he continues his African tour.
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Bush calls for fair Zimbabwe poll

Sunday, February 17th 2008, 9:29
related countries: Kenya Kenya, Tanzania Tanzania
related places: Africa, Darfur

US President George W Bush calls for free and fair elections in Zimbabwe, as he continues his African tour.
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Eight killed at US drag car race

Sunday, February 17th 2008, 0:55

Eight people are killed as a car careens into a crowd at an illegal drag car race in the United States.
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US spy satellite plan 'a cover'

Sunday, February 17th 2008, 0:43
related countries: Russia Russia

Russia says US plans to shoot down a broken spy satellite are a cover for testing an anti-satellite weapon.
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Machines 'to match man by 2029'

Saturday, February 16th 2008, 19:38

Tiny, high-performing robots will be implanted in the human brain to boost intelligence, a US inventor predicts.
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Wheelchair-dump deputy charged

Saturday, February 16th 2008, 18:15

A US sheriff's deputy who dumped a quadriplegic man out of his wheelchair to search him is charged.
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Bush urges Kenya power-sharing

Saturday, February 16th 2008, 18:05
related countries: Kenya Kenya
related places: Africa

US President George W Bush backs a power-sharing deal to end Kenya's turmoil, at the start of a tour of Africa.
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Bush begins Africa trip in Benin

Saturday, February 16th 2008, 9:52
related places: Africa

US President George W Bush arrives in Benin as he begins a tour of Africa, focusing on US aid and fighting diseases.
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Adventurer Fossett declared dead

Saturday, February 16th 2008, 3:23

Missing US adventurer Steve Fossett is declared legally dead, five months after his plane disappeared.
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Rare US-Iran meeting is disclosed

Saturday, February 16th 2008, 2:20
related countries: Iran Iran

The US treasury department reveals that one of its officials took part in rare talks with Iranian officials last month.
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US election: Day at-a-glance

Friday, February 15th 2008, 20:45
related places: Day

A day-by-day guide to the 2008 US presidential election, in words and pictures.
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Afghan mission on track, US says

Friday, February 15th 2008, 19:13
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan
related places: America

America's top soldier, Admiral Mike Mullen, dismisses claims that Nato's Afghan mission is in jeopardy.
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US consumer confidence sinks

Friday, February 15th 2008, 16:01
related places: Confidence

Confidence among US consumers has fallen to a 16-year low, a closely watched survey claims.
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Gunman kills six at US university

Friday, February 15th 2008, 13:04
related places: Chicago

A black-clad gunman shoots dead six students and himself in a university lecture theatre near Chicago.
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Robots 'may cut animal testing'

Friday, February 15th 2008, 3:20

US scientists investigate whether robots could be used instead of animals for testing chemicals.
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Romney endorses McCain campaign

Friday, February 15th 2008, 0:02
related places: McCain

Former Republican candidate Mitt Romney endorses John McCain's bid for the US presidency.
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Fed boss warning on economy

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 23:28

US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke warns that the outlook for the US economy is deteriorating.
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US plans to shoot down satellite

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 22:07
related places: Earth

The US military is planning to shoot down a broken spy satellite due to crash land on Earth.
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Bush defends US record on Darfur

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 20:10
related places: Darfur

US President George W Bush defends his decision not to intervene in Darfur's "genocide", in a BBC interview.
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Bush to send top envoy to Kenya

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 17:25
related countries: Kenya Kenya

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is to visit Kenya amid efforts to end post-election violence.
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Senate limits CIA interrogation

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 15:59

The US Senate votes to back a bill barring the CIA from using water-boarding and other harsh interrogation methods.
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Putin repeats threat on missiles

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 11:20

Vladimir Putin repeats his threat to target neighbouring states over the proposed US missile defence shield.
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Bangladesh told to tackle torture

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 11:05
related countries: Bangladesh Bangladesh

A US-based rights group urges Bangladesh's caretaker government to end torture "endemic" to the country.
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Iran postpones Iraq talks with US

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 10:03
related countries: Iraq Iraq

Iran postpones talks with the US and Iraq on ending violence without giving any explanation.
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US judge blocks CIA flight case

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 6:04

A US judge rejects a case alleging that a branch of Boeing illegally helped the CIA fly terror suspects overseas.
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US spy row official quits Bolivia

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 1:57
related countries: Bolivia Bolivia

A US embassy official at the centre of spying allegations in Bolivia will not return to the country, say Bolivian officials.
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Bush expands sanctions on Syria

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 1:15
related countries: Syria Syria

The US president orders new sanctions against senior Syrian officials and their associates.
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US hails Hezbollah leader's death

Wednesday, February 13th 2008, 23:06

The US welcomes the killing of top Hezbollah commander Imad Mughniyeh, implicated in numerous bomb attacks.
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Gloves off at US baseball hearing

Wednesday, February 13th 2008, 22:44
related places: Congress

There are angry exchanges as US baseball star Roger Clemens is grilled by Congress over doping claims.
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House defies Bush over wiretaps

Wednesday, February 13th 2008, 20:53
related places: Congress

US President George Bush urges Congress to pass new rules for warrantless wiretaps of foreign terror suspects.
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Bush signs economic plan into law

Wednesday, February 13th 2008, 19:42

President George W Bush signs off the two-year bipartisan $167bn (£86bn) US economic stimulus plan.
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EU attacks US flight deal plans

Wednesday, February 13th 2008, 18:47

EU officials say US attempts to renegotiate a deal on exchanging air passenger information is "disrespectful".
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Iraqi medic held over blasts

Wednesday, February 13th 2008, 16:18
related countries: Iraq Iraq
related places: Baghdad

A Baghdad hospital official is being questioned over the alleged use of mental patients in bomb attacks, the US says.
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US police 'dumped quadriplegic'

Wednesday, February 13th 2008, 16:02

Four Florida police officers are suspended after tipping a quadriplegic man out of his wheelchair to search him.
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Spielberg in Darfur snub to China

Wednesday, February 13th 2008, 11:47
related countries: China China
related places: Darfur

US filmmaker Steven Spielberg withdraws as an artistic adviser at the Olympics over China's role in Darfur.
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Detroit 'has most repossessions'

Wednesday, February 13th 2008, 11:33
related places: Detroit, California

The Detroit area had the highest rate of US homes facing foreclosure in 2007, with California close behind.
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