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 China trying to crack U.S. computers The Chinese military continues to increase spending on efforts to break into U.S. military computer systems, expand its Navy
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Bush optimistic of Mid-East peac
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Bush endorses McCain in US race
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OAS passes resolution on Colombian raid
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Pentagon bans Google map-makers The defence department has banned the giant internet search engine from filming inside and making detailed studies of US military bases
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U.S. warns on al Qaeda plotting
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Bush insists US not in recession
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 Bush vetoes bill banning waterboarding President vetoed legislation that would ban the CIA from using harsh methods such as waterboarding to break suspected terrorists
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| Mar.10 |
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Talks push for Mid-East peace
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Gulf War illness 'chemical link'
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| Mar.11 |
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US Mid-East commander steps down  Admiral William Fallon, the commander of forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, is to retire early citing the 'embarrassing situation and public pe...
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US toughens standards for ozone The Environmental Protection Agency has tightened air quality standards in an effort to help improve public health
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Bin Laden associate transferred from CIA The U.S. military has put Muhammed Rahim, an Afghan, in prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
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 McCain arrives in Baghdad Sen. John McCain arrives with fellow senators, marking his first trip to the war-ravaged nation since becoming the Republican candidate for president
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| Mar.18 |
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US admits economy is in downturn Treasury Secretary Paulson has admitted that the US economy is facing a 'sharp decline' at the moment but hoped for a recovery later in the year
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Federal Reserve slashes rates by 0.75 | The Federal Reserve has cut US interest rates to 2.25% to restore confidence to nervous financial markets and boost the ailing economy | |
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 Bush: War in Iraq must go on 5 years after, Bush will mark the anniversary by insisting that a continued U.S. presence there is crucial
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Bush speech hails Iraq 'victory'  Map of Pentagon USA| President Bush has delivered a speech at the Pentagon to mark the fifth anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq | |
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U.S. may pause on Iraq withdrawals Senior U.S. military officials are preparing to recommend to Bush a 4- to 6-week pause in additional troop withdrawals
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Protesters march on Iraq anniversary Several hundred anti-war protesters marched through Washington, splattering red paint on government offices and scuffling with police
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| Mar.20 |
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 Firings over Obama file breach The Department of State has fired 2 contractors and disciplined a 3rd for accessing the passport file of Barack Obama
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 House speaker blasts China over Tibet Nancy Pelosi criticized China for its crackdown on anti-government protesters and called on 'freedom-loving people' worldwide to denounce China
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US candidates' records breached | The passport files of Hillary Clinton, John McCain and Barack Obama have been improperly accessed | |
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 FDA suspects cantaloupe, salmonella link The FDA issued the alert for melons from Agropecuaria Montelibano. Grocers are advised to remove from their stock
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 Bush calls Hu to urge Tibet talks | US President has urged China to begin dialogue with Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama | |
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 Bush will visit Putin in Russia President Bush plans to visit Russian President in the Russian coastal town of Sochi next month at Putin's invitation
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  Pentagon orders nuclear inventory Defence Secretary Robert Gates has ordered a full inventory of nuclear arms after parts of ballistic missiles were mistakenly sent to Taiwan
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US plans finance system overhaul| Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has revealed its blueprint for the biggest overhaul of regulation of the financial sector since the 1930s | |
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 Bombing suspect charged with war crimes Ghailani, an al Qaeda suspect alleged to have been involved in the 1998 bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania faces war crimes charges
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Democrat Pelosi urges end to race The speaker of the House of Representatives, has urged a swift end to the Democrats' contest to nominate a presidential candidate
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