U.S. says Libya puts "substantial" money in fund Category: PoliticsPublish Date: 10-09-2008 12:01 PM -0700
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Libya has deposited a "substantial" sum of money into a $1.8 billion fund for victims of terrorism but payments can be made only when Tripoli gives the remaining agreed...[more]
Bush says confident in economy long-term Category: PoliticsPublish Date: 10-09-2008 11:35 AM -0700
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Thursday said he was confident in the long-term outlook for the U.S. economy.
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Obama: McCain plan rewards bad behavior Category: PoliticsPublish Date: 10-09-2008 10:49 AM -0700
The Democrat derided his Republican opponent's mortgage buyout plan on Thursday as a misdirected effort that rewards bad behavior by lenders and takes billions of dollars from taxpayers.[more]
U.S. says Libya terror fund totals $1.8 bln Category: PoliticsPublish Date: 10-09-2008 10:44 AM -0700
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The total amount of a humanitarian fund for U.S. and Libyan victims of terrorism will amount to $1.8 billion, with $1.5 billion for U.S. victims and the remainder for...[more]
Obama says McCain showing 'erratic' leadership Category: PoliticsPublish Date: 10-09-2008 10:39 AM -0700
With just 26 days left until the election, Sen. John McCain's campaign is staying true to its pledge to ratchet up the attacks on Sen. Barack Obama's judgment and character.
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Treasury eyeing stake in banks Category: PoliticsPublish Date: 10-09-2008 10:33 AM -0700
The Treasury Department is "actively" looking at buying equity stakes in some of the nation's banks, according to White House spokesperson Dana Perino.
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Obama attacks McCain mortgage bailout plan Category: PoliticsPublish Date: 10-09-2008 10:05 AM -0700
DAYTON, Ohio (Reuters) - Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama accused Republican John McCain on Thursday of backing a mortgage bailout plan that would reward banks responsible for the U.S....[more]
China wins 2-1 in U.S. IP case at WTO: source Category: PoliticsPublish Date: 10-09-2008 10:00 AM -0700
GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization (WTO) has found in China's favor in two out of three counts in a case involving protection of intellectual property rights brought by the United...[more]
U.S. focus on climate could ease financial crisis Category: PoliticsPublish Date: 10-09-2008 09:56 AM -0700
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If the United States focused on curbing climate change as soon as a new president took office -- or sooner -- it could help pull the world from the financial brink,...[more]
