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Posted 2008-05-13
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U.S. has open mind on airline ownership: negotiator

BRUSSELS, May 13, 2008 (Reuters) — The United States views with an open mind European calls to change U.S. laws that limit foreign ownership of U.S. airlines, the lead American negotiator in U.S.-EU "open skies" air negotiations said on Tuesday. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-13
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Colombia extradites top militia bosses to U.S

BOGOTA, May 13, 2008 (Reuters) — Colombia on Tuesday extradited more than a dozen former paramilitary leaders to face U.S. justice in the toughest measure against the warlords who are accused of drug trafficking and massacres, a government official said. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-13
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Clinton aims for big win in West Virginia

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2008 (Reuters) — Hillary Clinton appeared headed to a big West Virginia victory over front-runner Barack Obama in the Democratic presidential race on Tuesday, although it could be too late to turn around her faltering White House bid. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-13
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Bush heads back to Mideast amid fading peace hopes

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2008 (Reuters) — President George W. Bush heads back to the Middle East on Tuesday facing broad skepticism over his chances of securing an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal before he leaves office in less than nine months. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-12
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McCain runs strong despite low Bush ratings: poll

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain remains a strong candidate despite a gloomy national mood and record low ratings for President George W. Bush, according to a Washington Post-ABC New poll released on Monday. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-12
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Senator eyes deal to help pass Colombia pact

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — A senior Republican senator said on Monday he was optimistic a deal could be reached with Democrats that would lead to congressional approval of a free trade agreement with Colombia before the November U.S. elections. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-12
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Bush to consult allies on Lebanon during trip

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. President George W. Bush said on Monday he would consult with allies in the Middle East during his upcoming visit on ways to bolster Lebanon after Hezbollah militants routed U.S.-backed government forces. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-12
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Senate panel set for housing vote Thursday: source

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — The Senate Banking Committee is due on Thursday to vote on legislation that would greatly expand a federal housing program and create a new regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a committee source said on Monday. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-12
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McCain pledges to combat climate change

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Republican John McCain, differing sharply with President George W. Bush, said on Monday he would pursue mandatory U.S. curbs on greenhouse gas emissions if he wins the White House in November. ... > full story
Posted 2008-05-12
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U.S. presses Zimbabwe on election monitors

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 (Reuters) — The United States pressed Zimbabwe on Monday to allow in large numbers of Western election monitors for a free and fair presidential runoff and said government attacks on the opposition must stop. ... > full story