Posts Tagged ‘united-states’
US calls on N.Korea to tone down ‘bellicose’ rhetoric
AFP – WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States on Friday urged North Korea to abandon its “bellicose rhetoric” in the wake of a naval clash with South Korea just days before President Barack Obama’s ongoing trip to Asia.
Obama says has strategy to boost U.S. exports to Asia
Reuters – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Thursday he planned to discuss a strategy with Asia Pacific leaders calling on their countries to import more U.S. goods and the world to rely less on exporting to the United States.
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Obama says has strategy to boost U.S. exports to Asia
Swine flu means worst flu season in 12 years in U.S.
Reuters – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Swine flu is causing the worst flu season in the United States since 1997, when current measurements started, and has killed at least 1,200 people, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
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Swine flu means worst flu season in 12 years in U.S.
U.S. stop-smoking efforts stalled, report shows
Reuters – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Efforts to help smokers kick the habit have stalled in the United States, with hardly any recent change in smoking rates, federal researchers reported on Thursday.
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U.S. stop-smoking efforts stalled, report shows
US voices ‘distress’ over Kosovo election violence
AFP – PRISTINA (AFP) – The United States on Thursday voiced its “distress” over violence during campaigning for this weekend’s landmark local elections in Kosovo.
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US voices ‘distress’ over Kosovo election violence
US AfPak envoy due in Paris
AFP – PARIS (AFP) – The United States’ senior envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan is due in France on Friday, the French foreign ministry said, as Paris seeks to build an anti-corruption strategy for Kabul.
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Japan to reassure U.S. on alliance at summit
Reuters – TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will reassure the United States that their alliance is in good shape, Tokyo said on Thursday, as a feud over a Marine base strains relations ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama.
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Japan to reassure U.S. on alliance at summit