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US stimulus and low-interest policies mirror Japan's steps in the 1990s, steps that backfired
Heavy government stimulus spending and near-zero interest rates did little to end a "lost decade" of stagnation and mushrooming debt in Japan.
5 hrs ago | Topeka Capital-Journal
Jerry Brown again? Some Calif. Dems express unease
Attorney General Jerry Brown has relied on a stealth fundraising campaign and his near universal name recognition to wipe out the field seven months ahead of California's Democratic primary for governor.
10 hrs ago | Modesto Bee
Clinton says no conditions on Myanmar
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the U.S. will not impose conditions on Myanmar to force democratic changes there.
14 hrs ago | Boston.com
SKorea troops on high alert after navy battle
South Korea's troops went on high alert Wednesday for possible retaliation by North Korea after one of its navy ships was nearly destroyed and an officer reportedly killed in a skirmish with the South, ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama.
Obama administration picks former Gates Foundation official to run US foreign aid
The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run America's top foreign assistance program, ending months of speculation and complaints about who would take the vacant post, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
White House communications chief to step down
Dan Pfeiffer will become White House communications director and Dunn will became an outside adviser to Obama's White House, officials said.
Plan would give government sweeping new powers to prevent another economic collapse
Updated at 11:50 a.m. WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday called for sweeping new U.S. government powers to prevent another economic collapse, protect consumers and dismantle failing institutions.
China protesters plead for help from Obama
A group of protesters pleaded for help Tuesday from President Barack Obama before his visit to China next week, saying anyone seen as a troublemaker is often treated harshly before major events in the capital.
Japan plans $5 billion in Afghanistan aid as refueling mission ends ahead of Obama visit
Japan said Tuesday it plans to provide up to $5 billion in aid to Afghanistan, effectively replacing its naval refueling mission that supports U.S.-led coalition in the region in a commitment announced days ahead of President Barack Obama's visit.
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President Barack Obama is nearing a decision to add tens of thousands more forces to Afghanistan, though not quite the 40,000 sought by his top general there, as Pentagon planners work to make room for the influx.
Fort Hood massacre: Barack Obama would have to sign death warrant
President Barack Obama will have to personally sign the death warrant of Major Nidal Malik Hasan if he is convicted and sentenced to be executed for the Fort Hood massacre.
Myanmar diplomat: Junta may free Suu Kyi for poll
Myanmar's military-ruled government may release pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi soon, so she can play a role in next year's general elections, according to a senior Myanmar diplomat.
Iraq election commission proposes vote on Jan. 21
21, five days after the previously scheduled date. Parliament cleared the way for the national poll when it passed a crucial election law Sunday night after weeks of political haggling.
Jonah Goldberg: The end of a liberal era that never began
It's all so terribly sad. To listen to liberals and the White House spin election results, you'd think all was well with the world.
Obama Draws Criticism for Sitting Out Berlin Wall Anniversary
The president does not plan to travel to Germany to attend the 20th anniversary celebration Monday of the fall of the Berlin Wall, drawing heated criticism from those who say he's ignoring a shining triumph of American-inspired democracy.
With bill passed, GOP fires back
Democrats just don't get the election message from voters and are pushing a liberal, big government agenda at their party's peril, Republican officials said today as they predicted a political price after the majority's victory on health care.
Asia drawn to a rising China's orbit looks to Obama's trip for signs of US staying power
Days after coming to power in September, Japan's new prime minister broached forming a new East Asian trading bloc with rival China - one that would exclude the United States.
Afghan president: No corrupt officials in new govt
Afghan President Hamid Karzai, under fire from his international partners to clean up his administration, insisted Sunday there's no place for corrupt officials within his government.
Thousands protest US base in Japan
Thousands of people in Japan have attended a rally against a US military base on Japan's Okinawa Island.
Pawlenty focuses on health care in Iowa speech
As Congress begins voting on health care reform, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty urged Republican activists on Saturday to use public anger over the issue as the linchpin of their battle to return to power.
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