 Myanmar reforms leads to US partially lifting embargoWASHINGTON - The US has partially waived off sanctions against Myanmar following a series of political reforms in the formerly military ruled South East Asian nation.
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 Glencore, Xstrata sign giant $90 bn mergerNEW YORK Mining giant Xstrata and Glencore, the world's biggest commodity trader, have announced a $90 billion all-share merger to create the world's fourth largest natural resources company.... |
 US president allays fears of Israeli attack on IranWASHINGTON - Amid an escalated tension threatening a nuclear conflict between the two nations, US President Barack Obama has said he did not believe Israel had decided on an attack on Iran to disrupt... |
 More violence in Syria ahead of Russian foreign minister's visit to DamascusDAMASCUS - The West voiced its ire over Russia and China's veto of the UN Security Council resolution on Syria even as more clashes and deaths were reported in the violence-wracked country.
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| Omar Abdullah criticizes US report on Indo-China differences Criticizing American think tank reports on differences between India and China on several issues, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said relations between the two nations are... |
| Eli Manning's baby daughter learned 'clapping' after his Super Bowl win Eli Manning has revealed that his 11-month-old daughter, Ava Frances, learned how to clap after he led the New York Giants to a victory over the New England Patriots for their second title in five... |
| Clint Eastwood says 'no pro Obama political spin' in Chrysler Super Bowl ad Actor Clint Eastwood has insisted there was "no spin" in the Chrysler Super Bowl advertisement in which he starred, and that the spot was not meant to reflect a message about the Obama administrative... |
| Spitz says Thorpe faces 'monumental task' to regain past edge ahead of London Olympics American swimming legend Mark Spitz has said Ian Thorpe faces a "monumental task" to qualify for the relays at the London Olympics, six years after retiring from the sport.
Spitz said Thorpe's... |
| Gisele Bundchen consoles hubby Tom Brady but slams team over defeat Gisele Bundchen defended her husband Tom Brady's performance at Super Bowl but criticized the New England Patriots' teammates for their loss in the hands of New York Giants.
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| 'No decision yet on granting US citizenship to Pak doc who aided CIA to track Osama' US State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland has said that the decision over granting US citizenship to Dr Shakil Afridi, the man who allegedly helped the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) track... |
| UK 'had to plead with US to tag along in flotilla challenging Iranian power' The United Kingdom was forced to plead with the US to take part in the flotilla challenging Iranian power in the Gulf after American commanders decided the British military had nothing to contribute... |
| Ricky Martin to be teacher in TV series Ricky Martin, who is in New York these days getting ready for his return to the Broadway stage, will play a Spanish teacher in a popular television series "Glee".
Martin will play David Martinez, a... |
| Obama leads Romney in poll President Barack Obama is preferred by 52 percent of Americans compared with 43 percent who favour Mitt Romney, the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, a Washington Post-ABC News... |
| Obama orders freeze on Iranian property US President Barack Obama has ordered the freezing of Iran's property under American jurisdiction, including that of the country's central bank, the White House said.
The US and its allies are... |
| Mysore-born Indian to groom Muslims for public service A Mysore-born Indian public affairs specialist has been charged with revitalising the Muslim Public Service Network (MPSN) that grooms young American Muslims for public service and to take on civic... |
 China gives Citigroup the nod to offer credit card in ChinaNEW YORK - Citigroup's Chinese subsidiary has been granted permission to offer its credit cards in China, becoming the first US based bank and the second foreign bank to receive the nod.
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| Mother of Richard O’Dwyer: “America is trying to control and police the Internet” Richard O'Dwyer, a 23-year-old computer science student at Sheffield Hallam University, faces extradition to the US on copyright infringement... |
| Obama pushes community colleges to serve corporate America As part of its effort to tailor higher education more closely to the needs of corporate America, the Obama administration and state governments are pushing four-year universities and colleges to drop... |
| New York City teachers, students and parents oppose school “overhauls” and closures New York City's billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg will "overhaul" 33 schools and phase out another 18. The mayor controls the city's public schools, the largest district in the... |
| The American “left” and Obama’s State of the Union address The response of representatives of left-liberal and pseudo-socialist circles to Barack Obama's January 24 State of the Union address confirms their role as adjuncts of the Democratic Party and... |
| US General to visit Pakistan WASHINGTON -; U.S. officials say a senior U.S. military commander will visit Pakistan this month in what could be an important step in healing the rift between the two nations. Two officials said... |
| Dad who killed self, sons in blaze left voicemail In this undated photo provided by Chuck and Judy Cox, Chuck Cox sits with his grandsons, Charlie, left, and Braden, right, at the Coxes home in Pullayup, Wash. Charlie and Braden were killed along... |
| Judge allocates time for start of oil spill trial NEW ORLEANS -; A federal judge has set aside nearly seven hours for opening statements in a trial over the deadly rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico that resulted in the nation's worst... |
| Shocking pictures open LA detective's murder trial FILE - In this July 29, 2009 file photo, former Los Angeles police officer Stephanie Lazarus appears in court in Los Angeles. Lazarus is accused of killing an ex-boyfriend's wife 23 years ago... |
| Marines practice amphibious war, storm US beaches In this Feb. 6, 2012 photo, Marines watch over a Navy LCAC as it is unloaded during the joint Navy, Marine and NATO Amphibious assault called Bold Alligator in Camp LeJeune, N.C. Thousands of Marines... |
| Guilty plea expected in historian's theft case BALTIMORE -; A presidential historian is expected to plead guilty in a case in which he's accused of stealing documents signed by leading figures throughout Western history. Barry Landau, a... |
| American chalk artist to showcase work at Mumbai fest Mumbai, Feb 7 : American chalk artist Tracy Lee Stum will present her 3D street art at the ongoing Kala Ghoda Arts Festival here, an official from the American Center said... |
| Yes, It Is Halftime In America – So Now Is The Time To Get Your Financial Priorities In Order February 7, 2012 Did you see the Chrysler commercial featuring Clint Eastwood that aired during the Super Bowl the other night? It was entitled ';It’s Halftime In America';, and it... |
| Atlanta's tallest skyscraper to be sold at auction Passengers stepping out of London Bridge tube station cannot help but crane their necks to gaze at the jagged tower under construction: The Shard is the tallest building in the European Union and... |
| Admiral: Special ops to streamline in Afghan war WASHINGTON -- Adm. Bill McRaven said Tuesday that special operations forces in Afghanistan are preparing for a possible expanded role as overall U.S. forces begin to draw down after a decade of... |
| NJ wants to upgrade 1 charge in webcam spying case U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., has sent a letter to Department of Defense Secretary Leon Panetta pressuring him - as he did former secretary Robert Gates - to review the War on Terror’s... |
| McDonalds pulls ad after pit bull owner outrage This image provided by Stephanie Filer, communications manager for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa and a member of ARL Pit Crew Club, shows an illustration she posted on social media sites on... |
| Egypt’s arrest of 19 Americans exposes ‘pro-democracy’ activists overseas Egypt's revolt last year . In a Facebook posting at the time, she said, "It's like having your next door neighbor throw an incredibly joyous party and you don't get an... |
| Strengthening U.S.-Canada Security Interests in North America and Around the Globe Infowars.com February 7, 2012 The U.S. and Canada recently signed several bilateral agreements that will further strengthen continental security and defense cooperation. Deeper military integration... |
| Roman Catholic leaders criticise Barack Obama over healthcare President Barack Obama for approving new regulations that compel religious organisations to include morning-after pills and other contraceptives in employee health insurance coverage. Roman Catholic... |
| Book details JFK affair with teen White House intern Hrriyet photo John F. Kennedy carried on an 18-month-long affair with a teenaged White House intern, according to a new book by the woman who claims to have been the... |
| Acting as the Typhoid Mary of the Global Economy, the OECD Urges Higher Taxes in Latin America press release entitled, ';Rising tax revenues: a key to economic development in Latin American countries.'; Not even Keynesians, after all, think higher taxes are a recipe for growth. Ah,... |
| The downward mobility of the American middle class. January's increase in hiring is good news, but most of the new jobs being created are in the lower-wage sectors of the economy. The middle class, meanwhile, is becoming poorer and... |
| New York to fete Giants with parade up Broadway The New York Giants are returning from their Super Bowl win to a celebration the likes that only New York can throw: a ticker-tape parade in the Canyon of Heroes on Broadway, where the city has... |
| Cold Air Aims at New York, Northeast This Weekend, Forecasts Say Feb. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Cold weather may come to the U.S. Northeast including New York next week, boosting demand for natural gas and heating oil to warm homes and businesses, forecasts... |
| Obama to host White House Science Fair WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will stress the importance of science and technology education Tuesday when he hosts the second White House Science Fair. The fair celebrates the student... |
| 'Halftime in America' ad creates political debate DETROIT (AP) - People rarely pick a fight with Dirty Harry. But Chrysler's "Halftime in America" ad featuring quintessential tough guy Clint Eastwood has generated fierce debate about... |
| WADA urges Feds to hand over Armstrong info The World Anti-Doping Agency urged U.S. federal authorities to quickly hand over evidence collected in their lengthy probe into seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and doping in American... |
| Bank of America investors win class-action status in suit over Merrill Lynch deal Follow this company got more bad news Monday when a federal judge approved class-action status for a lawsuit accusing the bank and some of its senior executives and directors of... |
| New York Giants like chances of repeating INDIANAPOLIS — Tom Coughlin is coming back. Eli Manning is only getting better. And the vast majority of the New York Giants' starting lineup is under contract. Can anybody say repeat? A... |
| Messy caucuses in Nevada, Iowa raise questions By The Associated Press After back-to-back fiascos in Nevada and Iowa, the term "caucus" may be on its way to becoming a bad word in the GOP lexicon. Those troubled contests cast a shadow... |
| Texas primary date in doubt after deal talks stall By The Associated Press Texas is all but certain to have an even later say in choosing the Republican presidential nominee after what at first looked like a breakthrough deal in a bitter dispute over... |
| Alford White House sex memoirs paint JFK in lecherous light The young mistress of iconic US President John F Kennedy has penned a memoir detailing how he "abused and confided in her" during their affair, which ended only with his assassination. ... |
