Posts Tagged ‘united-states’

Delays on Arms Control Pact Bog Down U.S. Efforts to Reset Relations With Russia

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

After months of delay and discord, negotiators are making a fresh effort to wrap up a long-delayed arms control treaty.

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Upset by U.S. Security, Pakistanis Return as Heroes

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

A U.S. tour arranged by the State Department ended in a public relations fiasco when the group of Pakistani legislators refused to submit to extra airport screening.

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Many Nations Passing U.S. in Education, Expert Says

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

A Senate panel learned that more students in more countries graduate from high school and college and score higher on achievement tests than students in the United States.

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Japan Says It Allowed U.S. Nuclear Ships to Port

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The agreements were made public in the United States years ago, but until recently the Japanese government had denied their existence.

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Guatemala Closer to Extraditing Ex-President to US

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala is a step closer to extraditing former President Alfonso Portillo to the United States to face money laundering charges.

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9th US Missionary Freed in Haiti, Returns Home

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A U.S.

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Mohamed Ibrahim Ahmed Accused of Aiding Somali Terrorists

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Mohamed Ibrahim Ahmed was accused of getting military training from Al Shabab, which has been fighting the Somali government and has declared its intent to harm the United States.

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Brazil Threatens Retaliation in Dispute on Cotton Subsidies

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The Brazilian government says it might raise tariffs on some American goods, but adds that the problem could be settled through negotiations.

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February Sales Rose 4.8% at McDonald’s

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The results were driven by strong overseas growth and a small rise in United States sales, including its breakfast dollar menu and McCafe drinks.

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Cable Channel to Offer Giant Octopi and Big Cats

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The News Corporation will import a three-year-old foreign channel focusing on natural history to the United States this month.

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