Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has told an Indian audience that Senator Hillary Clinton would make "an outstanding appointment" as America's top diplomat. The elder statesman, who served in Republican administrations, says if President-elect Obama chooses Mrs. Clinton it would show "great courage" on his part. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman has this report from New Delhi.

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has said he intends to do whatever it takes to stabilize the economy, restore consumer confidence and create jobs. Mr. Obama spoke in a television interview broadcast Sunday night.

Today, President-elect Barack Obama announced the following key White House staff, Mona Sutphen, Jim Messina and Pete Rouse. Both Mona Sutphen and Jim Messina will serve as Deputy Chief of Staff, while Pete Rouse will serve as Senior Advisor.

For the first time, the weekly Democratic address has been released as a web video. It will also continue to air on the radio. U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is taking the Democratic Party's weekly radio address online, as the incoming administration works on making the White House more high-tech.

President-elect Barack Obama is considering asking current United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to stay on for at least another year, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.