USA

March 22, 2010

Victory for Obama as Congress passes landmark healthcare bill

Washington-- The US House of Representatives approved a sweeping US$940 billion healthcare overhaul on Sunday in a two-step process that…

March 15, 2010

Jerusalem--Relations between Israel and the United States have hit a 35-year low, Israel's ambassador in Washington said amid simmering tensions…

March 10, 2010

Riyahd--Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to discuss efforts to put pressure on Iran, stabilize Yemen…

March 9, 2010

Jerusalem--Vice President Joe Biden assured Israel on Tuesday of Washington's commitment to its security and said the agreed resumption of…

March 8, 2010

Jerusalem--The Obama administration has boosted US defense ties to Israel and will close ranks with its ally against any threat…

March 4, 2010

Jerusalem--Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday Israel hoped to begin indirect negotiations with the Palestinians next week during a…

March 3, 2010

Dar Es-Salaam, Tanzania--The US envoy to Tanzania urged African nations on Wednesday to prosecute Somali pirates apprehended in the Indian…

February 25, 2010

Damascus--One day after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton advised Damascus to move a way from its relationship with Tehran,…

February 24, 2010

As the Obama administration enters its second year, we’re witnessing yet another flurry of American diplomatic activity in the Middle…

February 18, 2010

Beijing--US President Barack Obama meets Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Thursday, a move that has been denounced by…