Economists trim 2011 U.S. growth forecast (Reuters)
2010-03-10 00:40:59
Reuters - U.S. economists raised their forecast for economic growth in 2010 in March, the third straight monthly rise, while trimming their growth forecast for 2011, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

Five killed in Pakistan attack
2010-03-10 00:37:09
Unidentified gunmen attack the office of a Western aid agency, killing up to five people, police say.

Formal Suu Kyi ban in Burma poll
2010-03-10 00:33:50
A new election law formally bars pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from taking part in elections planned in Burma.

Massa denies he sexually groped male staffer (AP)
2010-03-10 00:11:11
AP - Former Rep. Eric Massa, who resigned from Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, offered contradictory explanations for his behavior Tuesday, acknowledging he groped a male staffer in a non-sexual way but later denying any groping.

Gay-marriage advocates praise Lynch - Boston Globe
2010-03-10 00:06:55
CBC.caGay-marriage advocates praise LynchBoston GlobeWASHINGTON - In the 2001 special election that sent US Representative Stephen F. Lynch to Washington, the South Boston politician was accused of being hostile to gay rights. A decade later, the low-key lawmaker is winning praise from ...Same-sex wedding bells toll around Washington, DCLos Angeles TimesGay marriages expected to create wedding-related jobs in DCWashington Post'I do' in DC: Same-sex couples wed in WashingtonThe Associated PressChristian Science Monitor -The New American -ABC Newsall 573 news articles »

Dunleavy, Los Angeles Clippers sever ties (AP)
2010-03-09 23:59:15
AP - Mike Dunleavy and the Los Angeles Clippers parted company for good Tuesday, barely a month after he relinquished his head coaching duties to focus solely on being general manager.

Biden condemns new Israeli settlement plan (AP)
2010-03-09 23:54:00
AP - Vice President Joe Biden condemned an Israeli plan to build hundreds of homes in disputed east Jerusalem on Tuesday — a disagreement that tarnished a high-profile visit that had been aimed at repairing ties with the Jewish state and kickstarting Mideast peace talks.

Israel sets up trial program to expedite PA export process - Jerusalem Post
2010-03-09 23:49:41
Telegraph.co.ukIsrael sets up trial program to expedite PA export processJerusalem PostPalestinians in the West Bank mostly export agricultural goods such as olives, tomatoes and peppers, valued currently at around 000 a year. The Civil Administration of Judea and Samaria is set to launch a pilot program aimed at ...Mishaps galore as Israel tries to welcome US Vice PresidentHa'aretzUN chief slams Israeli approval of plans for new settlements in East JerusalemXinhuaAn Eviction Stirs Old Ghosts in a Contested CityNew York TimesNew York Daily News -Ynetnews -The Associated Pressall 2,780 news articles »

Visiting Biden condemns new Israel settlement plan (Reuters)
2010-03-09 23:44:39
Reuters - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned Israeli plans to build 1,600 more homes on occupied land where Palestinians seek statehood, announced in the middle of his visit to help revive peace negotiations.

Bali bombing suspect killed: Indonesia president - Reuters
2010-03-09 23:44:05
Sydney Morning HeraldBali bombing suspect killed: Indonesia presidentReutersCANBERRA (Reuters) - A leading Southeast Asian militant, wanted for the 2002 Bali bombings, was the man killed in police raids in Jakarta, Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Wednesday. "Today I can announce to you that after a ...Bali mastermind confirmed deadABC OnlineIndonesia confirms Bali bomber killedAFPIndonesia Says Bali Bomber Is DeadWall Street JournalThe Associated Press -BBC News -ANTARAall 789 news articles »

Indian parliament debates pro-women bill - CNN International
2010-03-09 23:40:29
CNNIndian parliament debates pro-women billCNN InternationalNew Delhi, India (CNN) -- Indian lawmakers began debating a landmark bill aimed at reserving one-third of the seats in the federal parliament and in state assemblies for women. The debate Tuesday comes a day after regional ...India's Sonia Gandhi hails historic vote on women MPsAFPCan women's quota bill pass lok sabha testMoneycontrol.comBill in Lok Sabha today; Yadavs plan next moveHindustan TimesWashington Post -The Hinduall 3,423 news articles »

Corrected: Obama backs bipartisan crackdown on healthcare cheats - Reuters
2010-03-09 23:39:11
ReutersCorrected: Obama backs bipartisan crackdown on healthcare cheatsReutersPresident Obama delivers remarks on health insurance reform at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania, March 8, 2010. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, making a final push for healthcare reform, will back bipartisan plans to stamp ...US Chamber Coalition Plans Campaign Against Health-Care BillBloombergThousands rally to support health-care reform in downtown WashingtonWashington PostWhy Obama Can't Move the Health-Care NumbersWall Street JournalFOXNews -Seattle Times -USA Todayall 1,498 news articles »

US attacks East Jerusalem plans
2010-03-09 23:27:50
The US vice-president condemns Israel's approval of 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem, as he prepares to visit the West Bank.

Indonesia militant 'was killed'
2010-03-09 23:21:02
Indonesia's President Yudhoyono confirms security forces killed terror suspect Dulmatin in raids in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Indonesia confirms Bali bomber killed (AFP)
2010-03-09 23:18:22
AFP - Indonesia's president confirmed Wednesday that a suspected Bali bombing mastermind with a 10-million-dollar bounty on his head had been killed, as Australia lauded Jakarta's drive to fight extremists.

Obama using 'bounty hunters' to root out fraud (AP)
2010-03-09 23:14:14
AP - President Barack Obama said Tuesday he'll bring in high-tech bounty hunters to help root out health care fraud, grabbing a populist idea with bipartisan backing in his final push to overhaul the system.

A Consumer Bill Gives Exemption on Payday Loans - New York Times
2010-03-09 23:04:55
Big Government (blog)A Consumer Bill Gives Exemption on Payday LoansNew York TimesWASHINGTON — Senator Bob Corker, the Tennessee Republican who is playing a crucial role in bipartisan negotiations over financial regulation, pressed to remove a provision from draft legislation that would have empowered federal ...Senate Revamp to Seek Billion From Large FirmsWall Street JournalSen Corker says sides nearing on consumer watchdogReutersSenate Said to Weigh Billion Fund to Wind Down Failed FirmsBusinessWeekPolitico -WBUR -Capitol News Connectionall 37 news articles »

Activist case to open in Israel
2010-03-09 23:04:35
A court case brought by the family of Rachel Corrie, a US protester killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003, is to open.

Toyota, U.S. officials investigate runaway Prius (Reuters)
2010-03-09 23:02:33
Reuters - U.S. safety regulators and Toyota dispatched teams on Tuesday to inspect a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway a day earlier, as the automaker struggled to reassure consumers shaken by its recall crisis.

JihadJane, an American woman, faces terrorism charges - Washington Post
2010-03-09 22:53:27
ABC OnlineJihadJane, an American woman, faces terrorism chargesWashington PostA petite, blond-haired, blue-eyed high school dropout who allegedly used the nickname JihadJane was identified Tuesday as an alleged terrorist intent on recruiting others to her cause, as federal prosecutors unsealed criminal charges ...Pennsylvania Woman Tied to Plot on CartoonistNew York Times'Jihad Jane' indictment alleges threat from within USLos Angeles TimesPa. woman accused of recruiting jihadists onlineThe Associated PressABC News -Voice of America -msnbc.comall 622 news articles »