WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2008 (Reuters) — Expect plenty of fireworks when the U.S. Congress meets next week for a post-election session focused largely on the ailing U.S. economy. ... > full story
HAVANA, Nov. 14, 2008 (Reuters) — Without naming U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro cast doubt on Friday on the possibility that a new president would bring much change in U.S. policy. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2008 (Reuters) — The Obama administration should move away from using private contractors in active battle areas in Iraq and Afghanistan and dramatically step up oversight, a Washington think tank urged on Friday. ... > full story
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 14, 2008 (Reuters) — Syria said on Friday it was heartened by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's plan to pull U.S. combat troops from Iraq within 16 months of taking office since it reflects the desire of Iraq and its neighbors. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2008 (Reuters) — Lawmakers will not have enough support when Congress reconvenes to restore a complete moratorium on offshore drilling, American Petroleum Institute President Jack Gerard said on Friday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2008 (Reuters) — Two former Agriculture Department officials, Bart Chilton and Carole Jett, will lead an examination of USDA to prepare for the Obama administration, the president-elect's office said on Friday. ... > full story
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 14, 2008 (Reuters) — The U.N. General Assembly president, a former minister in a left-wing Nicaraguan government, has congratulated Barack Obama on being elected U.S. president and invited him to address the assembly. ... > full story
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2008 (Reuters) — Former gang member Herbert Brown had few positive choices as a young black man growing up in the tough streets of South Central Los Angeles. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2008 (Reuters) — The chairman of the body that oversees U.S. accounting rulemakers has asked U.S. President George W. Bush and the Group of 20 summit to support the independence of global accounting standard-setters. ... > full story
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Barack Obama's Choice for CTO? Nov. 14, 2008 (Red Herring) — Who should President-elect Barack Obama select to become CTO of the United States? View readers' selections here and make your own at the left ...
Decision near on Blackwater indictments Nov. 14, 2008 (CNN) — Justice Department prosecutors are moving closer to seeking indictments for a small number of Blackwater security guards in connection with the ...
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