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US man sets himself on fire on the National Mall
A man who poured a can of gasoline on his head and set himself on fire on the National Mall in the nation's capital has been airlifted to the hospital, police and fire officials said.
Obama no-show a boost for China
US President Barack Obama's decision to scrap his Asia trip is a setback for his much-advertised pledge to shift the focus of foreign policy to the Pacific and a boost for China's attempt to gain influence in the region.
Free traders wait for Japan to fall into line
When Caroline Kennedy appeared at a United States' Senate confirmation hearing, it was no surprise the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations was raised.
Dirty money may taint Clinton campaign
The past may be another country, but in the ongoing political saga that is Hillary Clinton's life, the past is always lurking in the wings ready to spring a nasty surprise.
Crisis on Capitol Hill
The US Constitution requires Congress to regularly pass laws funding the government.
US shutdown: No end in sight
President Barack Obama has spoken with congressional leaders for the first time since a government shutdown began, but there were no signs of an end to the impasse.