Posts Tagged ‘White House’

US will not adopt ‘genocide’ bill

Friday, March 5th, 2010

The White House vows to block a bill that sparked Turkish anger by refering to the World War I “genocide” of Armenians.

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US will not adopt ‘genocide’ bill

U.S. may backtrack on 9/11 trial

Friday, March 5th, 2010

White House advisers are considering recommending against a civilian trial for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khaled Sheikh Mohammed, a senior administration official confirms.

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US vote attacks Turkey ‘genocide’

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

A US congressional panel labels the World War I killing of Armenians in Turkey as genocide, despite White House objections

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Obama eyes new health care strategy

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

President Obama is likely to lay out a political road map Wednesday for passage of sweeping health care legislation, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday.

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White House veteran Haig dies

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Former United States Secretary of State and White House insider Alexander Haig dies at the age of 85.

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Flip-flop diplomat

Friday, February 19th, 2010

The Dalai Lama is no ordinary White House visitor

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Flip-flop diplomat

Obama risks wrath with Dalai meeting

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with the Dalai Lama at the White House despite strong objections from Beijing and amid rising Sino-U.S. tensions.

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Ex-Olympians hurt in motorcade incident

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Two members of the U.S. Olympic delegation — both gold medalists from previous Olympics — suffered minor injuries Sunday in an accident as they were traveling in Vice President Joe Biden’s motorcade, the White House said.

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China decries US-Dalai Lama plans

Friday, February 12th, 2010

China urges the US to reconsider its “wrong decision”, as the White House confirms President Barack Obama will meet the Dalai Lama.

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US disappointed at torture ruling

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

The White House expresses “deep disappointment” at a court ruling to reveal details of the alleged torture of a UK resident.

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‘Eggs, milk, bread’ – White House mocks crib-note Palin

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

A White House aide mocks Sarah Palin by appearing at a briefing with “hope”, “change” and a shopping list written on his hand.

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Obama firm on Dalai Lama meeting

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

US President Barack Obama intends to meet the Dalai Lama despite warnings from China not to, the White House says.

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U.S. to roll out $3.8 trillion budget plan

Monday, February 1st, 2010

President Obama will take the wraps off his $3.8 trillion budget plan for fiscal 2011 at a White House ceremony Monday.

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No decision yet on moving 9/11 trial

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

No decision has been made on whether to change the current plan to hold the September 11 terrorist attack trial in a civilian court in lower Manhattan, White House officials said Sunday.

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Haiti airlift halted

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Flights transporting critically injured Haitians into the United States have temporarily been suspended because of logistical issues, the White House said Saturday.

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Haiti airlift halted