Belgian building collapse deaths rise to 9 - media

Belgian building collapse deaths rise to 9 - media

Belgian building collapse deaths rise to 9 - media

Posted: 28 Jan 2010 12:56 AM PST

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The death toll from a collapsed apartment block in eastern Belgium has risen to nine, but rescue efforts have been suspended because of fears that more buildings could fall down, Belgian media reported on Thursday.


Obama pushes jobs, vows to fight on after tough year

Posted: 28 Jan 2010 12:56 AM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama pushed job creation to the top of his agenda and vowed not to abandon his struggling healthcare overhaul after a political setback that raised doubts about his leadership.


Uzbekistan says West should stop war in Afghanistan

Posted: 28 Jan 2010 12:56 AM PST

ALMATY (Reuters) - The president of Uzbekistan, which shares a long border with Afghanistan, has urged the West to stop using military force in its fight against the Taliban and focus more on rebuilding the country's shattered economy.


FACTBOX - What Obama said in State of the Union

Posted: 28 Jan 2010 12:25 AM PST

Following are what he said and did not say on some of the main issues.


Haiti girl rescued after 15 days

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 11:57 PM PST

A teenage girl has been pulled out of the rubble in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, a full 15 days after the earthquake struck, rescuers say.


North Korea fires artillery again toward South

Posted: 28 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea fired several artillery rounds on Thursday in the direction of a South Korean island off the peninsula, a second day of shooting near a disputed sea border that has been the site of deadly clashes in the past.


Iran executes two over election unrest - agency

Posted: 28 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran executed two people on Thursday over widespread street unrest that erupted after the Islamic Republic's disputed presidential election in June, an Iranian news agency reported.


Obama makes jobs the priority

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 11:15 PM PST

In his first State of the Union address to Congress, President Obama said his top priority for this year is to cut unemployment.


Iran executes two over election unrest - agency

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 11:24 PM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran executed two people on Thursday over widespread street unrest that erupted after the Islamic Republic's disputed presidential election in June, an Iranian news agency reported.


Myanmar arrests 11 for 'terrorist' plots

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 11:24 PM PST

YANGON (Reuters) - Army-ruled Myanmar on Thursday said it had arrested 11 people who had planned to derail this year's elections by plotting to bomb an industrial zone and attack military convoys.


This time, no "You lie!" during Obama speech

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 10:54 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - This time, there were no shouts of "You lie!" during President Barack Obama's speech to Congress.


Obama pushes jobs, vows to fight on after tough year

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 10:54 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pushed job creation to the top of his agenda on Wednesday and vowed not to abandon his struggling healthcare overhaul after a political setback that raised doubts about his leadership.


Obama to angry Americans: I hear you

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 10:24 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had a message for Americans frustrated at high unemployment and skeptical of his handling of the U.S. economy: I hear you.


Obama: will seek to end Pentagon policy on gays

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 10:24 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he would seek the repeal of the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy that permits gays to serve in uniform as long as they hide their sexual orientation.


Obama on healthcare: Encouragement, but no priority

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 10:24 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama encouraged the U.S. Congress on Wednesday not to walk away from his stalled healthcare drive, but made it clear it would no longer be the focus of his legislative agenda.


Iran faces consequences over nuclear program - Obama

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 10:00 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said his focus on nuclear disarmament had strengthened U.S. diplomacy in dealing with North Korea and Iran, and he warned Tehran faced "growing consequences" over its nuclear program.


Former Indonesia anti-graft chief says victim of plot

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 10:00 PM PST

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's former anti-graft chief, accused of ordering the murder of a wealthy businessman, told a court on Thursday that he was the victim of a plot to frame him.


China eyes investment surge for restive Xinjiang

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 10:00 PM PST

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will push for a surge of investment in its restive far-west Xinjiang region, seeking to boost control and ethnic unity there after deadly riots last year.


Q+A - How does Obama 2010 speech compare to 2009 address?

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 10:00 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama delivered his first State of the Union address on Wednesday.


Ousted Zelaya leaves Honduras

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 09:08 PM PST

Deposed Honduran leader Manuel Zelaya has arrived in the Dominican Republic, beginning his exile and ending seven months of turmoil in Honduras.


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