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News: United States

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 Congress approves energy bill

Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 23:16

The US Congress passes a "historic" energy bill to improve fuel economy and reduce demand for oil.
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Bush set for tour of Middle East

Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 18:45
related countries: Israel Israel, West Bank West Bank
related places: White House

US President George Bush will make a historic visit to Israel and the West Bank in January, the White House says.
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Iraq's Kurdish leader snubs Rice

Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 18:35
related countries: Turkey Turkey
related places: Rice, Washington

Iraq's Kurdish leader refuses to meet the US secretary of state citing Washington's stance on raids by Turkey.
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Fed to help US mortgage holders

Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 17:42

The US Federal Reserve agrees measures to help mortgage applicants and improve lending standards.
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Japan tests anti-missile system

Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 13:29
related countries: Japan Japan

Japan uses a ship-based defence system to shoot down a ballistic missile, the first such test by a US ally.
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50 Cent plays concert in Kosovo

Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 12:49

US rapper 50 Cent plays his first gig in Kosovo at an open-air stadium to a crowd of 25,000 people.
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Rice visits Iraq's volatile north

Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 10:49
related countries: Iraq Iraq
related places: Kirkuk

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice makes an unannounced visit to the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk.
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US honours Burma's Suu Kyi

Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 7:45
related countries: Burma Burma

The US House of Representatives awards Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi its highest medal.
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Canada hit by snowstorm

Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 5:22
related countries: Canada Canada
related places: Atlantic

A deadly storm moves to Canada's Atlantic provinces after battering eastern Canada and north-east US.
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'Bribe' in Argentine cash affair

Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 3:17
related countries: Argentina Argentina

A man who tried to fund an Argentine campaign was offered a bribe to hide the sources, a US court hears.
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US warns Iran after fuel shipment

Monday, December 17th 2007, 20:53
related countries: Iran Iran, Russia Russia

The US says Iran has no need to enrich its own uranium now that Russia has begun delivering nuclear fuel.
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Bomb threatens 'at risk' Iraq dam

Monday, December 17th 2007, 17:35
related countries: Iraq Iraq

A truck laden with explosives blows up near an Iraqi dam that US engineers had said was at risk of collapse.
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US 'slavery' couple found guilty

Monday, December 17th 2007, 17:33
related countries: Indonesia Indonesia

An Indian-born couple are found guilty of forced labour for keeping two Indonesian women as slaves.
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Dollar fall narrows US trade gap

Monday, December 17th 2007, 15:00

The US current account deficit falls in the third quarter to the lowest level in two years as US exports surge.
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S American highway agreed

Monday, December 17th 2007, 14:19
related countries: Bolivia Bolivia, Chile Chile

The leaders of Bolivia, Brazil and Chile agree to build a road from coast to coast across South America.
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US denies backing Turkish raids

Monday, December 17th 2007, 14:19
related countries: Iraq Iraq, Turkey Turkey

The US denies it gave permission for Turkish aircraft to carry out strikes against the PKK in northern Iraq.
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Snow storms hit US and Canada

Monday, December 17th 2007, 14:08

A deadly winter storm wreaks chaos across eastern Canada and north-eastern areas of the United States.
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No headway in US college killing

Monday, December 17th 2007, 10:27
related countries: India India

Indian diplomatic officials meet US university after the killing of two Indian students.
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'US backed' Turkish raids on Iraq

Sunday, December 16th 2007, 23:55
related countries: Iraq Iraq, Turkey Turkey

Turkey's air strikes against Kurdish rebels in Iraq had advance approval from the US, Turkey's military says.
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Philippine Islamist 'shot dead'

Sunday, December 16th 2007, 7:11
related countries: Philippines Philippines

Philippine troops kill an Islamist militant wanted by the US after raiding his safe house, officials say.
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US sets terms for climate talks

Saturday, December 15th 2007, 19:35

The US insists developing states must take their fair share of cuts under the Bali climate change process.
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Climate deal sealed by US U-turn

Saturday, December 15th 2007, 15:22

Delegates at the UN summit in Bali agree a deal on curbing climate change after days of bitter wrangling.
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Mukasey silent in CIA tape case

Saturday, December 15th 2007, 10:07
related places: Congress

The US attorney general refuses to tell Congress about a probe into the wiping of CIA tapes.
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US agrees to climate compromise

Saturday, December 15th 2007, 6:46

The US says it will accept a compromise text at the UN climate talks in Bali, preparing the way for a final deal.
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US Senate passes Iraq funds bill

Friday, December 14th 2007, 23:48
related countries: Iraq Iraq

The US Senate authorises more spending for the Iraq war, without tying the bill to a troop withdrawal timetable.
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Climate talks 'on brink' of deal

Friday, December 14th 2007, 23:45

Talks at the UN climate summit in Bali are adjourned, with a deal on cutting carbon emissions reportedly 'close'.
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US 'serial killer' gets 438 years

Friday, December 14th 2007, 20:38

A US court sentences a suspected serial killer to 438 years in jail for sexual assaults against two sisters.
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US election polltracker

Friday, December 14th 2007, 18:45
related places: Democrat, Republican

Chart how the main Republican and Democrat contenders are faring in the polls ahead of the first key primary.
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Bush hopes for new baseball era

Friday, December 14th 2007, 17:38

US President George W Bush says he hopes a major report will help end the illegal use of steroids in baseball.
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Belarus backs Russia on missiles

Friday, December 14th 2007, 17:06
related countries: Belarus Belarus, Russia Russia
related places: Moscow

Belarus says it will back Russia if the US overrides Moscow's objections to building new missile bases in Europe.
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US winter storm heads north-east

Friday, December 14th 2007, 16:08

A severe winter storm that has covered central US states in ice dumps snow over north-eastern areas.
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Al-Qaeda tape rejects Annapolis

Friday, December 14th 2007, 15:20
related places: Annapolis

Arab states betrayed the Palestinians by attending a US conference, says an al-Qaeda leader in a taped message.
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US House rejects water-boarding

Friday, December 14th 2007, 11:44

The House of Representatives backs a bill which would ban the use of harsh interrogation techniques by the CIA.
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US Senate backs car fuel bill

Friday, December 14th 2007, 10:44
related places: Senate

An energy bill requiring greater fuel efficiency in US cars and trucks has been passed by the Senate.
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New Jersey scraps death penalty

Friday, December 14th 2007, 10:24

Lawmakers in New Jersey vote to abolish the death penalty, making it the first US state to do so in more than 40 years.
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US baseball 'rife' with drug use

Friday, December 14th 2007, 10:14

Dozens of baseball players are linked to banned substances in a report that alleges a serious drug culture.
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US marine guilty of Iraq killing

Friday, December 14th 2007, 0:38
related countries: Iraq Iraq

A US marine is convicted of killing an Iraqi soldier he was on patrol with in the Iraqi city of Falluja.
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Afghanistan allies 'must do more'

Thursday, December 13th 2007, 23:51
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

Nato allies must do more to fight the Taleban in Afghanistan, the US defence secretary tells the BBC.
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Democrats battle in Iowa debate

Thursday, December 13th 2007, 23:30
related places: Iowa

US Democratic presidential hopefuls hold their last TV debate before the nomination race kicks off in January.
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Chicago bomb defendant cleared

Thursday, December 13th 2007, 22:26
related places: Miami, Chicago

A US jury clears one man of attempting to blow up Chicago's Sears Tower, while six others may face a re-trial.
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Kirchner denies illegal funding

Thursday, December 13th 2007, 17:36
related countries: Argentina Argentina, Venezuela Venezuela

Argentine leader Cristina Kirchner rejects US allegations that Venezuela tried to fund her campaign.
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US factory prices at 34-year high

Thursday, December 13th 2007, 16:18

US factory prices rise at their highest rate in 34 years, raising inflation fears at a time of interest rate cuts.
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US poll race picks up pace

Thursday, December 13th 2007, 14:25

US Republican presidential contenders hold their last TV debate before the nominating race kicks off in January.
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US soul musician Ike Turner dies

Thursday, December 13th 2007, 12:23

US soul legend Ike Turner, former husband and musical partner of Tina Turner, dies at the age of 76.
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EU threat to US at climate talks

Thursday, December 13th 2007, 11:19

EU delegates threaten to boycott a US-led climate summit as the US opposes emissions targets at UN talks.
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US soul musician Ike Turner dies

Thursday, December 13th 2007, 8:36

US soul legend Ike Turner, former husband and musical partner of Tina Turner, dies at the age of 76.
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US cool on closer N Korea ties

Thursday, December 13th 2007, 3:38
related countries: North Korea North Korea

The US says it is not ready to engage broadly with North Korea despite warmer relations recently.
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Central banks act on credit fears

Thursday, December 13th 2007, 0:48

The US Federal Reserve and other central banks will give private banks loans to ease the global credit crisis.
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US bid to stop Burma gems

Wednesday, December 12th 2007, 11:04
related countries: Burma Burma
related places: Congress

World leaders must impose tougher sanctions on Burma's military rulers, US President George W Bush says.
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Arctic summers ice-free 'by 2013'

Wednesday, December 12th 2007, 10:40
related places: Arctic

Scientists present one of the most dramatic forecasts for the disappearance of Arctic summer sea-ice.
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US students hurt in bus shooting

Wednesday, December 12th 2007, 5:32
related places: Las Vegas

Two students are critically injured and four others hurt in a shooting as they left a bus in Las Vegas, police say.
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US rates reduced for third time

Tuesday, December 11th 2007, 23:12

The US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates 0.25% to 4.25%, trying to steer the US away from a recession.
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No relief from harsh US ice storm

Tuesday, December 11th 2007, 20:15

Up to 800,000 people are without power as an ice storm sweeps the central US, amid warnings of more freezing weather to come.
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US and China in clash over trade

Tuesday, December 11th 2007, 15:56
related countries: China China
related places: Beijing

China accuses the US of protectionism as talk on trade and currency issues start in Beijing.
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Ice storm in US claims 15 lives

Tuesday, December 11th 2007, 15:45

An ice storm sweeping the central US leaves at least 15 dead amid warnings of more freezing weather to come.
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Tuesday, December 11th 2007, 9:27
related places: Christian, Colorado

US police investigating fatal shootings at two religious sites in Colorado believe the incidents are linked.
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NFL star gets dog-fight jail term

Monday, December 10th 2007, 17:56

American football star Michael Vick is jailed for 23 months for his part in a US dog-fighting ring from 2001 to 2007.
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Libby drops US leak case appeal

Monday, December 10th 2007, 17:37
related places: White House

The former White House aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby drops an appeal against his conviction in a CIA leak case.
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EU criticises Israel settler plan

Monday, December 10th 2007, 16:55
related countries: Israel Israel

The EU joins the US in criticising Israeli plans to build 300 new settlement units in occupied East Jerusalem.
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New $10bn write-down hits UBS

Monday, December 10th 2007, 16:28
related countries: Switzerland Switzerland

Swiss bank UBS reports a further $10bn write-down caused by bad debts in the US housing market.
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US orchestra to visit N Korea

Monday, December 10th 2007, 14:04
related countries: North Korea North Korea
related places: February

New York's Philharmonic Orchestra is to make a historic visit to North Korea in February.
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Republicans face Hispanic viewers

Monday, December 10th 2007, 12:19
related countries: Spain Spain
related places: Republican

Immigration is a key topic as Republican hopefuls for the US presidency debate on Spanish language TV.
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S America launches new bank

Monday, December 10th 2007, 8:59
related places: Banco

South American leaders sign agreements setting up a new regional bank, the Banco del Sur.
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Indian rift over US deal deepens

Monday, December 10th 2007, 6:55
related countries: India India

Communist allies of India's government urge it to end negotiations over a nuclear deal with the United States.
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Inquiry to be held into CIA tapes

Saturday, December 8th 2007, 21:40

The US justice department and CIA open a preliminary inquiry into the CIA's wiping of interrogation tapes.
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Iran protests over US 'espionage'

Saturday, December 8th 2007, 21:21
related countries: Iran Iran

Iran sends a formal protest letter to the United States, accusing it of spying on Iran's nuclear activities.
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US Church splits over gay rights

Saturday, December 8th 2007, 20:52
related places: Church

A Californian diocese votes to break from the US Episcopal Church in protest at its stance on gays.
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Al-Qaeda suspects in Iraq killed

Saturday, December 8th 2007, 16:04
related countries: Iraq Iraq

The US military in Iraq says it has killed 12 suspected al-Qaeda operatives and detained 13 others in raids.
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Fragile success for US Iraq surge

Saturday, December 8th 2007, 11:58
related countries: Iraq Iraq
related places: Baghdad

Mark Urban in Baghdad finds a mood of gathering optimism on his second trip embedded with US troops in Iraq.
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Iran threatens Mid-East, US says

Saturday, December 8th 2007, 8:35
related countries: Iran Iran

The US defence secretary says Iran threatens the Middle East, and may have resumed a nuclear arms programme.
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Democrats call for CIA tape probe

Saturday, December 8th 2007, 4:49

US Democrats call for the CIA's destruction of tapes showing harsh interrogation methods to be investigated.
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US gun teen note released

Saturday, December 8th 2007, 1:48
related places: Nebraska

Police release a suicide note from the US teenager who killed eight people at a Nebraska shopping mall.
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Bush 'cannot recall' CIA videos

Friday, December 7th 2007, 19:49

US President George W Bush says he cannot recall being told of CIA interrogation tapes and plans to destroy them.
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US criticises Israeli homes plan

Friday, December 7th 2007, 18:38
related countries: Israel Israel

The US secretary of state criticises Israeli plans to build 300 new homes in occupied East Jerusalem.
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Barry Bonds pleads 'not guilty'

Friday, December 7th 2007, 18:30
related places: Bonds

American baseball star Barry Bonds pleads not guilty to charges relating to performance enhancing drugs.
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Rice appeal to Ethiopia on Ogaden

Friday, December 7th 2007, 12:03
related countries: Ethiopia Ethiopia

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urges Ethiopia to ease conditions in the Ogaden region.
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'Millions missing' from Iraq fund

Friday, December 7th 2007, 11:31
related countries: Iraq Iraq

US military auditors say they cannot fully account for spending a $5.2bn (£2.6bn) Iraqi training and supply fund.
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US military cyclone aid finishes

Friday, December 7th 2007, 11:26
related countries: Bangladesh Bangladesh

The US military effort to bring help to victims of last month's cyclone in Bangladesh formally end their mission.
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Google co-founder 'to marry'

Friday, December 7th 2007, 10:49

Google co-founder Larry Page is set to marry this weekend on a tiny private island in the Caribbean, US reports say.
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US lawmakers back energy bill

Friday, December 7th 2007, 9:46

The US House of Representatives passes a bill requiring a 40% boost in vehicle fuel efficiency.
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Bush details housing rescue plan

Thursday, December 6th 2007, 22:57

President George W Bush outlines plans to protect more than a million homeowners hit by the US housing slump.
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Iran a threat, say Europe allies

Thursday, December 6th 2007, 20:56
related countries: France France, Germany Germany, Iran Iran
related places: Tehran

The German and French leaders say Iran continues to pose a threat as the US urges further pressure on Tehran.
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Bin Laden driver witness called

Thursday, December 6th 2007, 20:33

A US major who arrested Osama Bin Laden's ex-driver testifies at a hearing at Guantanamo Bay.
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Kanye and Amy lead Grammys

Thursday, December 6th 2007, 18:40
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Amy

US rap star Kanye West and British singer Amy Winehouse lead the pack at the 50th Grammy Awards.
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Romney vows to defend all faiths

Thursday, December 6th 2007, 18:24
related places: Mormon

US Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney seeks to dispel unease about his Mormon faith.
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Gun killer US teen 'wanted fame'

Thursday, December 6th 2007, 17:12

A teenager who killed eight people at a US shopping mall left a note saying he wanted to be famous, reports say.
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Bush sends letter to North Korea

Thursday, December 6th 2007, 15:50
related countries: North Korea North Korea

The US president sends a letter to Kim Jong-il urging him to give details of North Korea's nuclear programme.
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Gunman goes on rampage at US mall

Thursday, December 6th 2007, 11:06
related places: Nebraska

A gunman opens fire in a shopping centre in Nebraska, killing at least eight people and himself.
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New rules for Iraq security firms

Thursday, December 6th 2007, 10:07
related countries: Iraq Iraq

Rules to improve control of security firms in Iraq are agreed by the US Pentagon and State Department.
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Deadly storms hit US north-west

Wednesday, December 5th 2007, 21:46

Seven people die and thousands are without power after storms lash Oregon and Washington State.
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Wednesday, December 5th 2007, 20:18

A key hearing on whether Guantanamo Bay inmates should have access to civilian courts is held in the US.
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Bush urges Tehran to come clean

Wednesday, December 5th 2007, 17:49
related countries: Iran Iran

The US president says Iran must still fully reveal its nuclear activities, or face further international isolation.
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US urges more troops for Somalia

Wednesday, December 5th 2007, 17:31
related countries: Ethiopia Ethiopia, Somalia Somalia

Washington calls for more African peacekeepers to be sent to Somalia to replace Ethiopian soldiers.
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US Senate passes Peru trade pact

Wednesday, December 5th 2007, 16:09
related countries: Peru Peru

The US Senate overwhelmingly approves a wide-ranging free trade agreement with Peru.
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Nuclear report a victory - Iran

Wednesday, December 5th 2007, 13:24
related countries: Iran Iran

Tehran calls a US report on its nuclear programme a "great victory", while the IAEA says Iran is "somewhat vindicated".
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Rice at talks on Africa conflicts

Wednesday, December 5th 2007, 13:04
related countries: Ethiopia Ethiopia
related places: Addis Ababa, Africa

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in Addis Ababa for meetings on some of Africa's worst conflicts.
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US envoy 'positive' about N Korea

Wednesday, December 5th 2007, 12:30
related countries: North Korea North Korea

Hill praises N Korean progress on dismantling its reactor but cautions there is more work to be done.
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Eight killed as Gates visits Iraq

Wednesday, December 5th 2007, 11:47
related countries: Iraq Iraq
related places: Mosul, Gates

Three car bombs kill at least eight Iraqis, including one in Mosul as the US defence secretary arrives in the city.
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'Fingernail slash' at Guantanamo

Wednesday, December 5th 2007, 11:03

An inmate at Guantanamo Bay slashed his throat with a sharpened fingernail, US officials confirm.
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