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Results needed soon in Afghanistan
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Firm cooperating in contractor probe
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Top Bush-era lawyer 'can be sued'
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Embattled Obama adviser resigns
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| Sep.8 |
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Obama delivers school speech The president delivered a hotly debated back-to-school speech to students across the country, urges students to work hard, stay in school
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U.S. to test carry-ons for explosives The Transportation Security Administration is giving its airport checkpoint officers a kit to test for explosive powders
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Obama vows action on healthcare President Barack Obama has said he intends 'to get something done this year' on healthcare reform
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Underfunding shackles NASA vision A panel warns that NASA needs its annual $18bn budget boosted by $3bn if astronauts are to conduct missions like trips to the Moon and beyon...
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Obama urges action on healthcare  US President has made one of the most critical speeches of his presidency, as he faced Congress over his plans for healthcare reform
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Obama tackles UK PM on Lockerbie US President has voiced his disappointment directly to UK PM Gordon Brown over the release of the Lockerbie bomber
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| Sep.11 |
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US marks 9/11 amid shooting scare US President Barack Obama has led ceremonies to mark eight years since September 11, 2001, the deadliest terrorist attack on US soil
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U.S ready for direct talks with N. Korea In a dramatic policy shift, the administration said it is willing to engage directly as a way to bring the reclusive regime back to six-nation talks
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Tea party activists rally at U.S. Capitol| The conservative advocacy group Tea Party Express protest health care reform, higher taxes and out-of-control government spending | |
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Obama issues warning to bankers  | US President has warned bankers against complacency, saying that some in the industry are ignoring the lessons of the financial crisis | |
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US House rebukes heckler lawmaker The House has voted to rebuke Joe Wilson, the Republican lawmaker who heckled President Barack Obama during a speech
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U.S.: Venezuela could spark arms race Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: The United States fears recent weapons purchases by Venezuela could fuel an arms race in South America
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| Sep.16 |
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White House rejects racism claim President Obama does not believe current criticism of his policies is based on the colour of his skin
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US cut missile defence plan  The US will abandon its plan to develop a missile system in Poland and the Czech Republic because Iran's missile program was less advanced
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Terror probe suspect admits ties 24-year-old Najibullah Zazi who is a suspect in an alleged terrorist plot in the United States has admitted to having ties to al Qaeda
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Obama to meet Middle East leaders| President Obama will hold separate talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian President Abbas, before a joint meeting | |
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| Sep.20 |
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Obama rejects Russia missile link The US president says his decision to shelve a missile defence plan was not dictated by Russian opposition
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| Sep.23 |
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US to talk to Burmese military US Secretary of State says Washington will engage directly with Burma's military rulers in a bid to promote democracy there
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| Sep.24 |
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Sex trap tape 'doctored,' smear campaign U.S.: A videotape on a Russian site allegedly showing a State Department employee having sex with a prostitute meant to discredit the man
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Hillary welcomes Iran inspection offer US Secretary of State has given a cautious welcome to Iran's announcement that it will open a newly revealed nuclear plant to inspection
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| Sep.28 |
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US brands Zelaya return 'foolish' Lewis Amselem, US ambassador to OAS: deposed Honduran President was 'irresponsible and foolish' to return before a settlement
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U.S. Senator to meet Myanmar's PM Sen. Jim Webb will meet with Myanmar's prime minister Monday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City
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U.S. to withdraw 4,000 troops from Iraq The U.S. military commander in Iraq: The United States will withdraw another 4,000 troops in Iraq by the end of October
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