Reuters (UK)
Sen. Dodd urges quick action on financial reform
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd on Tuesday said Congress needs to fast track financial reform despite Republican pleas to slow down the process to rewrite sweeping new rules.
Fed renews vow to keep rates low
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve renewed its pledge on Tuesday to keep interest rates near zero for an "extended period" even as it sounded more upbeat about jobs.
Bad weather depresses housing starts in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. housing starts fell last month as winter storms disrupted construction, and another drop in building permits suggested the weakness would linger.
Woods to make long-awaited return at Masters
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will start trying to restore a reputation battered by marital infidelities at next month's U.S. Masters, the tournament which helped him become the world's most marketable sportsman.
CORRECTED: Hillary Clinton berates Netanyahu over settlements
This corrects a story that moved on March 12, changing first name of analyst in paragraph 16 to Daniel
EU backs Greek austerity as standby aid readied
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU finance ministers backed plans on Tuesday by countries in the euro area to help debt-stricken Greece financially if it becomes the first state in 11 years of monetary union to seek such aid.
Vatican sees bid to tarnish Church amid abuse row
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican criticized on Tuesday what it said was a bid to undermine the Church, which is facing a deepening scandal over child abuse by priests in Europe.
U.S. might boost Iraq force structure during drawdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States may leave a stronger-than-expected force structure in northern Iraq if the situation requires, even as it reduces troops to targeted levels, a top U.S. general said on Tuesday.
Protesters splash blood outside Thai PM's office
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Anti-government protesters poured bottles of their own blood outside the Thai prime minister's office on Tuesday, a "sacrifice for democracy" after demands for elections were rejected.
Karzai, Obama discuss prospects of Taliban talks
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai discussed prospects of peace with the Taliban in a video phone conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama, Karzai's office said Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd on Tuesday said Congress needs to fast track financial reform despite Republican pleas to slow down the process to rewrite sweeping new rules.
Fed renews vow to keep rates low
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve renewed its pledge on Tuesday to keep interest rates near zero for an "extended period" even as it sounded more upbeat about jobs.
Bad weather depresses housing starts in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. housing starts fell last month as winter storms disrupted construction, and another drop in building permits suggested the weakness would linger.
Woods to make long-awaited return at Masters
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will start trying to restore a reputation battered by marital infidelities at next month's U.S. Masters, the tournament which helped him become the world's most marketable sportsman.
CORRECTED: Hillary Clinton berates Netanyahu over settlements
This corrects a story that moved on March 12, changing first name of analyst in paragraph 16 to Daniel
EU backs Greek austerity as standby aid readied
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU finance ministers backed plans on Tuesday by countries in the euro area to help debt-stricken Greece financially if it becomes the first state in 11 years of monetary union to seek such aid.
Vatican sees bid to tarnish Church amid abuse row
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican criticized on Tuesday what it said was a bid to undermine the Church, which is facing a deepening scandal over child abuse by priests in Europe.
U.S. might boost Iraq force structure during drawdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States may leave a stronger-than-expected force structure in northern Iraq if the situation requires, even as it reduces troops to targeted levels, a top U.S. general said on Tuesday.
Protesters splash blood outside Thai PM's office
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Anti-government protesters poured bottles of their own blood outside the Thai prime minister's office on Tuesday, a "sacrifice for democracy" after demands for elections were rejected.
Karzai, Obama discuss prospects of Taliban talks
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai discussed prospects of peace with the Taliban in a video phone conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama, Karzai's office said Tuesday.
Published on Tuesday, December 9 2008 by Medias Libres
