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Iran's uranium 'enough for bomb'
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US ready to aid Mexico drug fight
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| Mar.3 |
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  Obama reaches out to Russia over Iran The United States might not proceed with a missile defense system in eastern Europe if Iran drops plans for producing nuclear weapons
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Obama hails special relationship
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Obama downplays letter to Russia
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| Mar.5 |
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White House meets Darfur aid groups Officials of Obama's administration have met with non-governmental organizations currently operating in Darfur
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Europe to be Obama's first overseas trip
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| Mar.7 |
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US 'not winning in Afghanistan'
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| Mar.8 |
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 Obama reversed stem cell ban| President Barack Obama lifts restrictions on federal funding for research on new stem cell lines, a major reversal of US policy | |
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| Mar.10 |
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US Congress eases curbs on Cuba
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| Mar.11 |
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Clinton defends stance on human rights
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| Mar.13 |
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US drops 'enemy combatant' term| The US is abandoning its use of the term 'enemy combatants' to describe terror suspects - ending a key policy of the Bush administration | |
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| Mar.14 |
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Obama warns of US food 'hazard'
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| Mar.15 |
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Cheney defends Bush: 'Stuff happens'
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| Mar.16 |
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 Obama anger at AIG bonus payouts US President has expressed anger at $165m bonuses pledged to executives of bailed-out insurer AIG, calling the payments 'an outrage'
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| Mar.17 |
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US Treasury 'to reclaim AIG cash' Huge bonuses paid by ailing insurer to its executives will be deducted from the firm's next bail-out payment
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Bloody war crossing U.S. border A war between Mexican drug cartels is no longer solely a south-of-the-border problem, members of Congress said at a hearing
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| Mar.18 |
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Fed pumps $1.2tn into US economy| The Federal Reserve will buy almost $1.2 trillion worth of debt to help boost lending and promote economic recovery | |
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Former Gen. Gration named Sudan envoy
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| Mar.19 |
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US lawmakers vote for bonus tax House of Representatives had voted in favour of a bill to levy a 90% tax on big bonuses from firms bailed out by taxpayers
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| Mar.20 |
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 U.S. crew: 'Chinese aggression'  Pentagon video: Sailors aboard a U.S. ocean surveillance ship reacted with a bemusement to what they said was harassment by Chinese ships
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 U.S. suspended aid for Madagascar The United States consider this week's forced departure of its president 'tantamount to a coup d'etat'
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| Mar.21 |
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Obama fends off Geithner doubters President Barack Obama: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will not be allowed to resign amid criticism of his short term in office
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| Mar.23 |
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US unveils $1tn toxic asset plan| The US has announced details of a plan to buy up to $1 trillion worth of toxic assets to help repair banks' balance sheets | |
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| Mar.24 |
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Obama calls global economic cooperation The President reached out to citizens of the world in an op-ed piece that ran in 31 newspapers around the globe
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Fed wanted to block AIG bonuses Federal Reserve boss Bernanke wanted to take legal action to stop insurer paying millions of dollars of bonuses but was advised against it
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 Obama to beef up Mexico border policy The administration is sending hundreds of extra federal agents and new crime-fighting equipment to the border
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Obama pledges economic recovery  Barack Obama sees signs of economic recovery, but urged them to be patient and look beyond their 'short-term interests'
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| Mar.26 |
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US plans to rein in Wall Street Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is outlining plans to strengthen government authority over the US financial system
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Obama 'to increase Afghan force'
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Director: Better Afghanistan intel needed
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| Mar.27 |
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 US rethinks Afghanistan strategy Obama has confirmed a fundamental rethink of US strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan to combat an 'increasingly perilous' situation
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| Mar.28 |
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Obama plans climate change summit
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| Mar.29 |
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 US to consult Pakistan on strikes President Obama has said he will consult Pakistan's leaders before targeting militants in that country
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U.S. prepared to hit targets in Pakistan President Obama said that his administration remains prepared to order strikes against 'high-value' targets within Pakistan
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| Mar.30 |
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Obama gets tough with carmakers| After ordering the resignation of General Motors chief, President Obama is to reveal how he plans to save the auto industry | |
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| Mar.31 |
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U.S. seeks seat on Human Rights Council This is a departure from the Bush administration, which was often critical of the group
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