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U.S. Senate health bill clears final hurdle WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Senate Democrats cleared the last 60-vote hurdle on U.S. President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul on Wednesday, virtually ensuring final passage of its version of the biggest health policy changes in four decades.
Dec 24, 2009 at 00:35 | Reuters
Governor's murder stirs criticism of Uribe, rebels FLORENCIA, Colombia, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The murder of a Colombian governor by suspected Marxist rebels drew international condemnation on Wednesday and raised doubts about the success of the government's U.S.-backed security campaign.
Dec 24, 2009 at 00:30 | Reuters
Woman arrested in Hawaii for threat to Michelle Obama WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities arrested and charged a woman in Hawaii last week for allegedly threatening to kill President Barack Obama's wife, Michelle, days before the Obamas were due to arrive in the state for the Christmas holiday.
Dec 23, 2009 at 19:27 | Reuters
New York urges ban on shale gas drilling in watershed NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Reuters) - New York City urged New York state onDec. 23to ban natural gas drilling in its watershed, adding unprecedented support to critics who consider the chemicals used to mine for shale gas as poisonous to drinking water.
Dec 23, 2009 at 17:02 | Reuters
Universities told: cut courses to 2 years LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Universities must move away from the traditional three-year courses and offer more "fast-track" degrees to help reduce education budgets and boost the economy, the government said on Dec. 23.
Dec 23, 2009 at 14:31 | Reuters
Plane slips off runway, two killed in coach crash LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - A Ryanair plane slid off the runway after landing at a Scottish airport onDec. 23and two people were killed in a coach crash in Cornwall as snow and ice made travelling hazardous.
Dec 23, 2009 at 13:53 | Reuters
Report: China plans reserve for rare earths BEIJING (AP) — China will create a reserve for rare earths next year to prevent waste of the exotic metals used in computers and clean-energy products, an official said in comments reportedDec. 23by state media.
Dec 23, 2009 at 13:33
Report: Schumacher agrees to drive for Mercedes FRANKFURT (AP) — Formula One driver Nico Rosberg has welcomed reports that Michael Schumacher is likely to be named as his Mercedes teammate for next season, but warned the seven-time world champion will have a difficult task to make his comeback successful.
Dec 23, 2009 at 12:28
Oldest captive gorilla turns 53 at Ohio zoo COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — At an Ohio zoo, a noteworthy senior citizen has turned another year older.
Dec 23, 2009 at 11:49
Some Romanians nostalgic 20 years after communism BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — He was the poster child of East Europe's bloodiest revolution against communism 20 years ago, a dashing young academic who captured the yearning of Romania's masses for a new beginning after decades of Stalinist repression by an aging dictator and his henchmen.
Dec 23, 2009 at 10:54
Auschwitz sign theft re-enacted for investigators WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The brazen theft of the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" ("Work Sets You Free") sign has exposed shortcomings in the security system at the vast memorial site of the former Auschwitz Nazi death camp and sparked a national debate.
Dec 23, 2009 at 10:50
China hits European steel with anti-dumping duty BEIJING (AP) — China imposed anti-dumping duties on some European steel products Wednesday and accused Europe of protectionism for extending curbs on imports of Chinese shoes, adding to tensions fueled by the slump in global trade.
Dec 23, 2009 at 10:18
Other viruses abound in U.S. flu season, tests show WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Several flu-like viruses are more common than usual this flu season in the United States, adding to the misery and confusion caused by H1N1 swine flu, one lab company said on Tuesday.
Dec 23, 2009 at 01:27
Mexican marine's relatives killed in likely reprisal QUINTIN ARAUZ, Mexico Dec 22 (Reuters) - Suspected drug gang hitmen shot dead the grieving mother, brother and sister of an elite Mexican marine who died after taking part in a raid that killed a notorious drug lord, police said on Tuesday.
Dec 23, 2009 at 01:24
U.S. military defends pregnancy punishment in Iraq BAGHDAD, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. military commander in northern Iraq defended on Tuesday a new policy imposing strict penalties, including possible jail time, for troops who become pregnant or get other soldiers pregnant.
Dec 22, 2009 at 23:28