Treasury Makes Plans to Live Under a Debt Ceiling

Treasury Makes Plans to Live Under a Debt Ceiling

Treasury Makes Plans to Live Under a Debt Ceiling

Posted: 02 May 2011 01:26 PM PDT

Treasury officials now estimate that the emergency measures will allow the government to meet its existing commitments until the first week in August.

Books of The Times: Journey and Legacy of Obama’s Mother

Posted: 02 May 2011 01:26 PM PDT

In "A Singular Woman," the author Janny Scott goes beyond what we know about Barack Obama's mother — a "white woman from Kansas" — to portray a woman who took a more difficult path than her peers.

Argentines burn trains in protest

Posted: 02 May 2011 01:23 PM PDT

At least three Argentine trains are set alight by commuters angered by severe delays to their rail service.


VIDEO: Obama 'watched raid in real-time'

Posted: 02 May 2011 01:11 PM PDT

US President Obama watched the raid in which Osama Bin Laden was killed in real-time, according to White House Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security advisor John Brennan.


VIDEO: Blair on Bin Laden: 'Battle not over'

Posted: 02 May 2011 06:25 AM PDT

Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has warned that despite the death of Osama Bin Laden, "the battle goes on" to defeat terrorism.


Islamic Scholars Split Over Sea Burial for Bin Laden

Posted: 02 May 2011 12:22 PM PDT

Some said burial in a simple grave would have been more respectful, while others said a sea burial prevented a grave from becoming a shrine.

Famous List of the Infamous, Now in Need of an Update

Posted: 02 May 2011 12:08 PM PDT

The 10 Most Wanted list now has a vacancy, but it is not immediately apparent who will fill it.

Large Compound Stood Out in Neighborhood

Posted: 02 May 2011 11:46 AM PDT

The massive compound where Osama bin Laden sheltered before his death stood out in its middle class neighborhood on the edges of Abbottabad.

Abbottabad Startled to Find bin Laden Was a Resident

Posted: 02 May 2011 12:19 PM PDT

For years, Osama bin Laden was thought to be hiding in the remote tribal region that borders Pakistan and Afghanistan. Instead, he was residing in a tony town populated with retired Pakistani army officers.


UEFA rejects Real and Barca protests

Posted: 02 May 2011 09:59 AM PDT

European footballing body rejects protests lodged by Real Madrid and Barca following Champions league first-leg clash.


Taliban urged to reject violence

Posted: 02 May 2011 12:17 PM PDT

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urges the Taliban to reject violence and "rejoin society" following the death of Osama Bin Laden.


Obama Calls World ‘Safer’ After Pakistan Raid

Posted: 02 May 2011 01:26 PM PDT

New details emerged on Monday about the raid in Pakistan that killed Osama bin Laden. His body was dropped into the North Arabian Sea.

DealBook: Nasdaq-Led Bid for NYSE Euronext Turns Hostile

Posted: 02 May 2011 01:14 PM PDT

Nasdaq OMX and Intercontinental Exchange say they will take their $11 billion offer directly to shareholders.

Bin Laden wife killed in raid: White House

Posted: 02 May 2011 12:08 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said it believes the woman killed on Monday when U.S. forces shot dead al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was one of his wives.

Obama Calls World ‘Safer’ After Pakistan Raid

Posted: 02 May 2011 12:41 PM PDT

New details emerged on Monday about the raid in Pakistan that killed Osama bin Laden. His body was dropped into the North Arabian Sea.

At War: Thoughts on Bin Laden's Death After 10 Years at War

Posted: 02 May 2011 11:28 AM PDT

How has your life been affected? And what do you think America and its allies should do now, in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and elsewhere?

True Finns Won't Budge Over Bailout

Posted: 02 May 2011 06:40 AM PDT

True Finns Chairman Timo Soini reiterated he won't support the EU's bailout for debt-ridden Portugal and acknowledged that could mean the party doesn't form part of Finland's next government.


How Bin Laden Was Found

Posted: 02 May 2011 12:28 PM PDT

Years of work were involved in tracking down Osama bin Laden, the elusive al Qaeda leader and the architect of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.


Governments Prepare for Retaliatory Attacks

Posted: 02 May 2011 11:32 AM PDT

Governments around the world warned against complacency in fighting terrorism and prepared for the chance of retaliatory attacks in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death.


Death Brings Calls for Afghan Pullout

Posted: 02 May 2011 12:12 PM PDT

The death of Osama bin Laden is reinforcing calls for a quicker pullout of American troops from Afghanistan and strengthening pressure to end America's longest war by finding a political settlement with the resilient Taliban insurgency.


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