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Bush Abroad: Trade, Security and Southeast AsiaPresident Bush tours Asia for a series of summits that will focus on trade issues, global health concerns and North Korea. His weeklong trip included attending an ecnomic summit in Vietnam and ended with a short visit to Indonesia on Nov. 20. |
President Obama has offered Pakistan an expanded strategic partnership, including additional military and economic cooperation, while warning with unusual bluntness that its use of insurgent groups to pursue policy goals "cannot continue."
KABUL -- Days after President Obama outlines his new war strategy in a speech Tuesday, as many as 9,000 Marines will begin final preparations to deploy to southern Afghanistan and renew an assault on a Taliban stronghold that slowed this year amid a troop shortage and political pressure from the...
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Global climate talks remain alive, but details are far from settled (Post, November 29, 2009)
DIGEST: World Digest: Pakistan's Zardari cedes control of nuclear arsenal (Post, November 29, 2009)
Troop deployment to begin shortly after Obama's war strategy speech (Post, November 28, 2009; 3:56 PM)
2 Afghans allege abuse at U.S. site: Teenagers say they were interrogated at secretive Bagram holding center (Post, November 28, 2009)
In Pakistan, sugar shortage sours public mood: Residents, consumer activists accuse agro-industrialists of price-fixing and government of delayed action (Post, November 28, 2009)
China says it will cut its carbon emissions by up to 45 percent by 2020: PREMIER TO GO TO COPENHAGEN
Moves could signal progress in climate talks (Post, November 27, 2009)
Holiday in Afghanistan: Some troops get turkey, others get MREs, but everyone gets a tiny taste of Thanksgiving (Post, November 27, 2009)
Obama to attend climate talks in Copenhagen, set goals to reduce emissions: GOING TO COPENHAGEN
President's target reflects U.S. political reality (Post, November 26, 2009)
China's backing on Iran followed dire predictions: Before Obama's visit, NSC warned leaders of Mideast turmoil (Post, November 26, 2009)
DIGEST: National Digest: Astronaut returning home to newborn (Post, November 26, 2009)
Afghanistan War Deaths (Post, November 26, 2009)
Clintons aim to keep their worlds from colliding, avoid conflicts of interest: Potential conflicts of interest are issue for couple, critics say (Post, November 26, 2009)
Obama hails Manmohan Singh, hails India's regional role: STATEMENT SEEKS TO ALLAY CONCERNS New Delhi feels neglected in favor of China and Pakistan (Post, November 25, 2009)
Japan says it will soon release details of nuclear pact with U.S.: Though existence of accord was known, move puts strain on ties (Post, November 25, 2009)
Activist who challenged China on quake deaths gets 3-year sentence (Post, November 24, 2009)
21 killed in Philippines in attack on journalists and Mangudadatu supporters (Post, November 24, 2009)
Death toll in Chinese mine blast rises to 104 (Post, November 23, 2009; 5:28 AM)
DIGEST: Digest: Israel bombs Gaza Strip after Palestinian rocket fire (Post, November 23, 2009)
Death toll at Chinese mine rises to 92,several still trapped underground (Post, November 22, 2009; 10:59 AM)
India questions Western data linking climate change, Himalayan melt (Post, November 22, 2009)
Digest: World Digest (Post, November 22, 2009)
Americans conflicted over Afghanistan war: VOICES IN A MINNESOTA TOWN
'I'm confused. What is our objective?' (Post, November 22, 2009)
Scores killed, trapped in Chinese mine explosion (Post, November 21, 2009; 6:53 AM)
Digest: World Digest: At least 21 killed in separate attacks in Afghanistan (Post, November 21, 2009)
As Singh's visit nears, perceived U.S. missteps worry India (Post, November 21, 2009)
For a nation with doubts on war, Afghanistan strategy is a conundrum (Post, November 20, 2009; 3:07 PM)
North Korea is among topics of discussion as Obama wraps up Asia tour in Seoul (Post, November 20, 2009)
U.S. resetting its relationship with Karzai: New warmth from U.S. is acknowledgment that Afghan leader is needed as partner (Post, November 20, 2009)
Digest: World Digest: Separate blasts kill 21 in Pakistani city of Peshawar (Post, November 20, 2009)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai sworn in for second term: Afghan leader's focus on security, corruption matches U.S. aims (Post, November 20, 2009)
White House aides: No Afghan decision before Thanksgiving (Post, November 19, 2009; 2:50 PM)
Obama, S. Korea agree on new approach to North (Post, November 19, 2009; 2:49 PM)
A climate threat, rising from the soil: Degraded peatlands in Indonesia unleash vast amounts of carbon (Post, November 19, 2009)
Digest: Digest (Post, November 19, 2009)
This time, promises alone may not feed North Korea: U.S. seems determined to hold out food aid until it sees moves to disarm (Post, November 19, 2009)
In China, Obama leaves more questions than he takes (Post, November 19, 2009)
Obama's story infused Asia tour: S. KOREA MARKS FINAL STOP
Trip long on biography, short on visible achievements (Post, November 19, 2009)
This time, promises alone may not feed North Korea: U.S. seems determined to hold out food aid until it sees moves to disarm (Post, November 19, 2009)
Obama says he is seeking 'endgame' to Afghan conflict (Post, November 18, 2009; 2:56 PM)
In Seoul, Obama will confront trade and security issues (Post, November 18, 2009; 10:00 AM)
Clinton visits Afghanistan with message on corruption: Karzai needs to 'make a new compact' with people, secretary of state says (Post, November 18, 2009; 11:51 AM)
Iraq VP Rejects Election Law (Post, November 18, 2009; 5:06 AM)
Obama's China trip stands in stark contrast to those of past presidents: The U.S. tone toward Beijing is now much more conciliatory (Post, November 18, 2009)
Afghan minister accused of taking bribe: $30 MILLION PAYMENT ALLEGED
Massive mining project awarded to Chinese firm (Post, November 18, 2009)
Pakistani army shows off captured Taliban posts: 'FOUNTAINHEAD OF TERRORISM'
Arsenal, signs of mini-state found (Post, November 18, 2009)
Obama pushes China on currency, human rights (Post, November 17, 2009; 9:32 AM)
Digest: World Digest: Afghanistan sets up unit to investigate corruption (Post, November 17, 2009)
Obama, Hu vow to continue to strengthen partnership: Openness sought Leaders aim to face challenges together (Post, November 17, 2009)
Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa sought to silence astrologer Bandara: President sought to silence popular critic as rivals gain support (Post, November 17, 2009)
U.S., Japan remain at odds over Marine air station on Okinawa: Hatoyama says talks, as viewed by U.S., are 'meaningless' (Post, November 17, 2009)
Obama-themed items no longer for sale in China (Post, November 17, 2009)
Obama backs non-censorship; Beijing, apparently, does not (Post, November 16, 2009; 1:20 PM)
In China, Obama presses for rights (Post, November 16, 2009; 10:28 AM)
Diplomatic tussle: 'Aobama' or 'Oubama'? (Post, November 16, 2009; 8:52 AM)
Pakistan's Zardari criticized over U.S. alliance, insurgency and shortages: After little more than a year in office, Zardari faces criticism over U.S. alliance, battle with insurgents and widespread shortages (Post, November 16, 2009)
Afghanistan war deaths (Post, November 16, 2009)
U.S., Chinese emissions cuts are key to climate treaty (Post, November 16, 2009)
Obama reaches out to China in first visit: President cites 'dramatic ties'
Government chose audience for town hall (Post, November 16, 2009)
Obama to Asia: Don't rely on debt-laden U.S. consumers (Post, November 15, 2009; 6:47 AM)
On Obama trip to seal economic ties with Asia, trade policy threatens a rift: Issue poses sticking point as Obama promotes greater U.S. economic influence (Post, November 15, 2009)
'THE MASTERMIND': For smug KSM, federal court could be perfect arena (Post, November 14, 2009)
The alleged Sept. 11 conspirators, at a glance (Post, November 14, 2009)
In Japan, Obama stresses Asia's role in U.S. economy (Post, November 14, 2009)
Rescuer plans to return tame orangutans to Borneo's wild: A rehabilitator plans to start releasing rescued orangutans back into Borneo's forests. But there are concerns whether the tamed apes will survive out there. (Post, November 14, 2009)
A rising China is changing the way Americans live overseas and at home: Rising global power is reshaping the way Americans do business and live their lives (Post, November 14, 2009)
Obama: Decision 'soon' on troops for Afghanistan (Post, November 13, 2009; 3:28 PM)
Suicide bomber strikes convoy near U.S. base in Kabul; 6 wounded (Post, November 13, 2009; 8:37 AM)
Pakistani nuclear scientist's accounts tell of Chinese proliferation: Accounts by controversial scientist assert China gave Pakistan enough enriched uranium in '82 to make 2 bombs (Post, November 13, 2009)
For U.S. presidents, Hiroshima is a dreaded invitation: Obama declines offer to visit the bombed city on his first trip to East Asia (Post, November 13, 2009)
Digest: Digest (Post, November 13, 2009)
Weak allies limit Obama's options: WAR PLANS HINDERED
Afghanistan, Pakistan may prove unreliable (Post, November 13, 2009)
Bomb hits Pakistan's spy agency in northwest, killing 7 (Post, November 12, 2009; 11:40 PM)
Obama embarks on Asia trip, highlighted by China stops (Post, November 12, 2009; 11:01 AM)
North Korea says naval skirmish was 'planned provocation' by South (Post, November 12, 2009; 9:27 AM)
Digest: World digest: Body of missing U.S. soldier found in Afghan river (Post, November 12, 2009)
President Obama's Asia itinerary (Post, November 12, 2009)
What to Watch: What to Watch: Obama heads for Asia (Post, November 12, 2009)
For Obama, as with his predecessors, defining China is challenge: For Obama, as with his predecessors, defining the U.S. relationship with China involves some semantic calisthenics (Post, November 12, 2009)
N.Y. elections reflect city's shifting racial landscape: For first time, whites will be in the minority on the City Council (Post, November 11, 2009)
In Afghanistan, Taliban leaving al-Qaeda behind: Shifting power dynamic could influence where U.S. focuses firepower (Post, November 11, 2009)
Digest: Digest (Post, November 11, 2009)
Obama visits Fort Hood to speak at memorial for shooting victims (Post, November 11, 2009)
North, South Korean ships exchange gunfire: NAVAL CLASH FIRST IN 7 YEARS
Tensions rise ahead of Obama visit to region (Post, November 11, 2009)
Blast kills 20 in NW Pakistan: Attack is third in days in area where army is taking on Taliban (Post, November 11, 2009)
China proves to be an aggressive foe in cyberspace (Post, November 11, 2009)
In Sri Lanka, anger over fate of ethnic Tamils held in camps: Many languishing in camps months after war's end (Post, November 11, 2009)
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