News Source: Voice of America
| 18 days ago
The United States and the European Union are launching a renewed push for an international climate deal. Prospects for such an agreement dominated their latest summit, which was hosted at the White House by President Barack Obama. President...
News Source: Zaman.com
| 18 days ago
Hacettepe and Ankara universities, upon a request by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who aims to channel Turkey’s support to contribute to the war-torn country’s education system, the Anatolia news agency reported yesterday.
News Source: Simi Valley - Moorpark Examiner
| 18 days ago
Embassy in Kabul was working with the Afghans on an anti-corruption compact, but he refused to comment on specific benchmarks or deadlines. "We're going to look for President Karzai to move boldly and forcefully to initiate internal reforms," State...
News Source: Reuters
| 18 days ago
President Barack Obama said on Tuesday the United States and the European Union had agreed on the need to avoid trade protectionism. Obama was speaking to reporters after White House talks with leaders of the EU, a major U.S. trading partner. "We'...
News Source: Financial Times
| 18 days ago
Indeed, the electoral mess paradoxically makes it easier for President Obama to decide on America’s next steps in the war. The turmoil in Kabul should convince the White House that General Stanley McChrystal’s plan to pursue counterinsurgency in...
News Source: Times Online
| 18 days ago
Senior palace insiders said that President Obama delivered the ultimatum when he congratulated Mr Karzai on his re-election on Monday. Top of his demands was action against corruption, the appointment of “reform-minded ministers” and several high-...