United States

Changes needed in way United States Conducts military interventions

harminka — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:08:56 -0500

In preparing for possible future military interventions, the United States needs to shift substantial resources to the Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development, and military-civilian efforts must be integrated from top to bottom, according to a new report issued today by a group of veteran government and private-sector leaders.

Starbucks To Close 600 Stores

JoeSimmons — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:05:33 -0500

Starbucks Corp. has announced it's closing 600 underperforming locations in the United States.

US still leads the world in science and technology

harminka — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:36:33 -0500

Despite perceptions that the nation is losing its competitive edge, the United States remains the dominant leader in science and technology worldwide, according to a RAND Corporation study issued today.

Bin Laden Urges Europeans to Stop Helping US in Afghanistan

Dinka — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:59:11 -0600

The head of al-Qaida Osama bin Laden released a new tape where he calls on Europeans to stop supporting the U.S. in their war against Afghanistan.

US presidential hopefuls 'wrong' to play 9/11 card

Dinka — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:51:30 -0600

More than six years after the terrorist attacks on the United States, September 11 is playing a major role in the 2008 race for the White House.

Pentagon Disputes Russian Claim on Missile Defense Offer

Dinka — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:08:19 -0600

The Pentagon is disputing a claim by Russia's foreign minister that a series of written proposals on missile defense sent to Moscow last week do not match offers made verbally in October during a visit by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice.

US makes historic emissions reduction

Dinka — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:00:06 -0600

For the first time in five years the United States has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions in the world's biggest polluting country fell by 1.5 per cent last year, the first decline since 2001, and only the third reduction since 1990.

Russian Foreign Minister Criticizes Latest US Proposal on Missile Shield

Dinka — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:46:19 -0600

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has criticized recent U.S. proposals for a missile defense system based in Europe.

Dick Cheney given shock treatment for heart

Dinka — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:28:10 -0600

US Vice-President Dick Cheney, who has a history of heart problems, has been treated with an electric shock for an irregular heartbeat.

Minorities hit hardest by US housing crisis

Dinka — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 05:40:42 -0600

Minority and housing activists in the United States say unethical lending practices and consequent foreclosures are hurting minority groups disproportionately.

US missile defense proposals fail in Russia

Dinka — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:53:36 -0600

Russia will not abandon its plans to suspend implementation of a key European arms treaty even after of U.S. proposals for cooperation on missile defense, a leading Russian lawmaker said Friday according to ITAR-Tass news agency.

Poland to discuss missile shield with US

Dinka — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:52:32 -0600

Poland will be ready to resume dialogue with the United States on the missile defense issue after consultations with NATO and neighboring states, the prime minister said on Friday.