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Release of Lockerbie bomber review urged
The Obama administration wants a review of the decision to release the Libyan convicted in the Lockerbie airliner bombing.
BP stealing Cameron's thunder on US visit
On the way to Washington, British Prime Minister David Cameron says he wants to talk about Afghanistan, Middle East peace prospects and the global economy. Everyone else wants to talk about BP.
New York town abuzz over Clinton wedding
Rhinebeck - a town in New York is abuzz over hosting Chelsea Clinton's wedding.
Edwards to get 'West Wing' treatment
Scandal-hit former US senator John Edwards is facing yet another round of very public humiliation.
Toyota's throttle 'not to blame' says early report
'Some drivers who said their Toyotas and Lexuses surged out of control were mistakenly flooring the accelerator.'
Petraeus: 'We are in this to win'
General David Petraeus has formally assumed command of the 130,000-strong international force in Afghanistan.
Mexico nabs gang leader in US consulate killings
A top drug gang enforcer says he ordered the killing of a US consulate worker because she helped provide visas to a rival gang.
Republican chief: Afghan 'war of Obama's choosing'
Republican chief Michael Steele has drawn fire from his own party for calling the commitment of US troops to Afghanistan a 'war of Obama's choosing'.
Gulf oil spill - help is being ignored
BP and the Obama administration face mounting complaints that they are ignoring foreign offers of help and making little use of volunteers
Deep cover Russian spies lived the American dream
An ex-KGB officer claims that Russian intelligence services are running 40 to 50 couples as deep cover agents in the US.
<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> When the military's out of step with its masters
General Stanley McChrystal deserved to be fired as the United States commander in Afghanistan, writes Gwynne Dwyer.
How <i>Rolling Stone</i> brought down a general
Two words on journalist Michael Hasting's initial pitch to trail Stanley McChrystal appear to have tickled his PR staff's fancy: Rolling Stone.
Sacked general led secret war raids
They called it the "Death Star" because according to one source "you could just reach out with a finger and eliminate" somebody.
General's exit sends clear signal of intent
With the appointment of David Petraeus, Obama has sent a clear signal that the US' existing strategy will continue.
US general ordered back from Afghanistan
The Nato commander in Afghanistan has been summoned to Washington over a series of disrespectful remarks he and his staff made to Rolling Stone magazine.