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Clinton urges Security Council to Act on Syria

No Author — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:20:00 EST

Clinton will join other top officials at the United Nations including French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe, British Foreign Secretary William Hague and Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi, who on Saturday announced a suspension of an Arab monitoring mission to Syria due to escalating violence.

Brown to Speak at L.A. Chamber of Commerce Dinner

No Author — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:01:00 EST

Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to use a speech at the inaugural dinner of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce tonight to explain his attempts to provide regulatory relief and detail how California is rebounding from the greatest economic downturn since the Great Depression.

US to Reject Canada Pipeline: Reports

No Author — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:44:00 EST

The United States will Wednesday reject the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada, a politically charged project that is bitterly opposed by environmentalists, news reports said.

Iran Accuses Israel, US of Killing Nuclear Scientist

No Author — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:39:00 EST

An Iranian nuclear scientist was killed by a car bomb on Wednesday that Tehran immediately blamed on Israel and Washington, worsening a tense international stand-off over its atomic programme.

Iran Renews Warning to US Navy in Gulf

No Author — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:29:00 EST

Iran on Wednesday renewed its warning to America against keeping a US naval presence in the oil-rich Gulf, underlining a threat Washington has dismissed as a sign of 'weakness.'

'Idol' Clarkson Backs Ron Paul, Stirs Twitter Tempest

No Author — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:29:00 EST

Chart-topping pop star Kelly Clarkson has stirred up a political tempest on her Twitter feed after endorsing Ron Paul for the Republican presidential nomination ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

US Warns Iran Not to Block Strait of Hormuz

No Author — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:47:00 EST

The United States warned Iran on Wednesday against any attempt to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran issued threats over the vital oil route.

Lawmakers Get Richer as Voters Struggle

No Author — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:40:00 EST

The wealth gap between members of Congress and ordinary Americans is growing larger, with nearly half of all lawmakers now worth more than one million dollars, according to US media reports Tuesday.

France Defies Turkey Anger to Back Armenian Genocide Bill

No Author — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:50:00 EST

French lawmakers voted to threaten those who deny the Armenian genocide with jail on Thursday, drawing a furious response from Turkey, which immediately imposed diplomatic and military sanctions.

Syria Opposition Urges UN Action Over 'Massacres'

No Author — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:39:00 EST

Syria's main opposition group on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council and Arab League to hold emergency meetings into 'the bloody massacres' as it reported 250 people killed in the past 48 hours.

'Millions' Mourn North Korean Strongman

No Author — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:11:00 EST

North Korea said Wednesday that millions of grief-stricken people had turned out to mourn 'Dear Leader' Kim Jong-Il, whose death has left the world scrambling for information about his young successor.

Americans Elect Qualifies For Spot on Ballot

No Author — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:28:00 EST

Americans Elect, which is pledging to field a nonpartisan ticket for president and vice president, has qualified for a spot on the 2012 ballot in California, Secretary of State Debra Bowen announced today.

Republicans Block Payroll Tax Extension Bill

No Author — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:11:00 EST

Republican lawmakers Tuesday blocked a compromise plan to extend jobless benefits along with a tax cut for 160 million people for two months, deepening a power struggle with President Barack Obama.

Congress Races Clock as Shutdown Looms

No Author — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:56:00 EST

The White House and lawmakers held frantic talks to ease a pre-Christmas standoff Thursday, seeking to avoid a government shutdown which could further undermine public confidence in American leaders.

"Fear Factor" Returns to NBC Tonight

No Author — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:33:00 EST

'Fear Factor' returns to NBC tonight following a five-year absence, beginning a planned eight-episode run with two hourlong episodes featuring stunts that host Joe Rogan described as 'definitely much bigger and much more exciting and grander' than those in the original version.

Occupy LA Shifts Focus to Ports

No Author — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:26:00 EST

Supporters of the Occupy Wall Street movement turned their sights today on international shipping, hoping to shut down West Coast ports for a day from San Diego to Anchorage -- including the Port of Long Beach.

Obama Demands Iran Return Downed US Drone

No Author — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:24:00 EST

President Barack Obama on Monday acknowledged a US drone was in Iranian hands for the first time and said the United States has asked Tehran to return the sophisticated spycraft.

'We've asked for it back. We'll see how the Iranians respond,' Obama said at a news conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.

Britain Orders Closure of Iran Embassy in London

No Author — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:55:00 EST

Britain has ordered the closure of the Iranian embassy in London and has shut its mission in Tehran after it was attacked by protesters, Foreign Secretary William Hague said Wednesday.

US Debt Committee Admits Failure to Reach Deal

No Author — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:44:00 EST

Lawmakers heading a US congressional 'supercommittee' announced Monday that the panel had failed to reach a deal to rein in galloping deficits, adding to world jitters about Europe's debt crisis.

US Deficit Talks Poised for Failure

No Author — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:38:00 EST

Lawmakers handpicked to make historic reductions to swollen US government deficits were poised Monday to admit failure, setting the stage for an angry election-year battle over red ink.