China condemns Barack Obama’s meeting with Dalai Lama
China has condemned President Barack Obama’s meeting with the Dalai Lama at the White House as a “gross violation” of international relations and called for the United States to “stop conniving and supporting anti-Chinese forces”.
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Historic gathering
COLUMBIA — It was the first time the three biggest black Methodist denominations convened in 45 years, and they gathered with a transcendent purpose in mind: to address the plight of the black male, who is disproportionately unemployed and incarcerated in the United States.
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China says US has to improve ties in wake of Taiwan arms sales, Obama meeting with Dalai Lama
China said Sunday that it is up to the United States to improve relations that soured over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and a meeting between President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama.
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US cuts fewer jobs as economy recovers
The United States lost fewer jobs than expected in February and the unemployment rate held at 9.7 per cent, the government said on Friday, cautioning the data may be skewed by winter storms.
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Oz World Cup cast into doubt by US bid
Australia’s plan to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup has been cast into the shadows in a towering self-assessment of the United States’ rival bid by America’s top soccer official.
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Turkey warns U.S. against “genocide” bill in Congress
Turkey warned on Monday relations with its ally the United States would be damaged if a U.S. congressional panel votes this week to label a World War One-era massacre of Armenians by Turkish forces as genocide.
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World pledges aid to quake-hit Chile
The United States and Europe vowed to come to Chile’s aid as relief workers rushed to the Western hemisphere’s second enormous earthquake in seven weeks.
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W.H. Social Sec. Desiree Rogers Steps Down
White House social secretary Desiree Rogers resigns. White House Social Secretary – United States – Desiree Rogers – White House – Government
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US presses Brazil on Iran sanctions
The Obama administration is stepping up pressure on Brazil to support tough new U.N. sanctions against Iran. Brazil now holds a voting seat on the U.N. Security Council, and its support is important as the U.S. argues Iran should be penalized for refusing to… Iran – United Nations Security Council [...]
WATCH: Stopping Health Care Premium Hikes
President Obama wants a panel that can block excessive premium increases. Health care – Insurance – United States – Barack Obama – Health
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