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Russia: Activistsâ€™ Detention Unjustified

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:15:44 +0000

Source: Human Rights Watch (Moscow) - The Russian authorities should investigate the arbitrary detention of three human rights advocates in Chechnya and hold those responsible accountable, Amnesty International, Civil Rights ...

U.S. House panel sets hearing on Wellpoint rates

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:48:45 +0000

Source: Reuters * Lawmakers ask Wellpoint CEO to testify * Hearing set for Feb 24 * Wellpoint says reviewing letter from committee (Adds company comment, details of lawmakers' request, byline) By Lisa Richwine ...

Republicans flex new power, block Obama nominee

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:45:45 +0000

Source: Reuters * Republicans block union lawyer * Republican block is evidence of new political muscle * Obama may resort to 'recess appointments' (Updates with Obama's possible recess appointments) By ...

Republicans flex new power, block Obama nominee

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:44:13 +0000

Source: Reuters * Republicans block union lawyer * Democrat Nelson backs Republican procedural hurdle * Republican block is evidence of new political muscle By Thomas Ferraro ...

Clinton to visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:22:57 +0000

Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Qatar and Saudi Arabia next week for talks that a U.S. official said on Tuesday would likely focus on Iran, Iraq and ...

ANALYSIS-Obama signals willingness to compromise

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:14:16 +0000

Source: Reuters * Overture puts pressure on Republicans * At stake: healthcare, jobs, energy * Laying a political trap? By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - ...

L.A. mudslide areas evacuated as new storm hits

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:58:23 +0000

Source: Reuters * More than 500 homes evacuated in foothills around L.A. * Residents still digging out from weekend mudslides By Dan Whitcomb LOS ANGELES, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Residents of fire-scarred foothill ...

RPT-Surgery better than diet, exercise in obese teens

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:38:26 +0000

Source: Reuters (Repeats to additional subscribers with no changes) * Surgery helped teens lose half their excess weight * Study showed surgery had other health benefits By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO, Feb 9 ( ...

South American leaders pledge $300 mln for Haiti

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:35:07 +0000

Source: Reuters (For full coverage, click on [nHAITI]) * Unasur proposes fund for Haiti reconstruction * Regional group seeks $200 million loan for Haiti By Alexandra Valencia QUITO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - South ...

Obama seeks common ground on U.S. deficit, jobs

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:20:29 +0000

Source: Reuters * Obama calls for both parties to help reduce deficit * Republicans consider joining deficit commission By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama sought common ...