Greek Independence Parade this Sunday in Tarpon (Suncoast News) Mar 19, 2010Sunday afternoon people in traditional costumes and floats depicting Greek history will stretch from the historic downtown to the Sponge Docks to once again mark Greek Independence Day in this city famed for its Hellenic heritage.... Clinton in Russia for nuke, Mideast talks (CNN) Mar 18, 2010U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Russia on Thursday to jump-start talks on two diplomatic fronts: a new nuclear treaty between the countries and the stalled Mideast peace process.... Five Americans charged with terrorism (MSNBC) Mar 17, 2010Pakistan accuses students of contacting militants over the Internet and plotting attacks in Pakistan, the U.S. and Afghanistan.... Senate G.O.P. Leader Finds Weapon in Unity (New York Times) Mar 17, 2010Before the health care fight, before the economic stimulus package, before President Obama even took office, Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican minority leader, had a strategy for his party: use his extensive knowledge of Senate procedure to slow... Insurer targeted HIV patients to drop coverage (Reuters) Mar 17, 2010In May, 2002, Jerome Mitchell, a 17-year old college freshman from rural South Carolina, learned he had contracted HIV. The news, of course, was devastating, but Mitchell believed that he had one thing going for him:... US envoy postpones Israel visit (BBC) Mar 16, 2010US envoy George Mitchell puts off a visit to Israel amid a row over settlements, as clashes erupt in Jerusalem.... 'Deep crisis' in Israel-US ties (BBC) Mar 15, 2010A settlements row has sunk US-Israeli relations to their lowest point for 35 years, a top Israeli envoy is quoted as saying.... Obama aide stokes US-Israel row (BBC) Mar 14, 2010A top Obama adviser criticises Israel over settlement homes in East Jerusalem, thwarting Israeli hopes of ending the row.... Giannoulias to donate tainted money to charity (WBBM780) Mar 12, 2010The U.S. Senate campaign of Democrat Alexi Giannoulias says it's giving about $115,000 to charities. That's everything Giannoulias has received from the owner of Boston Blackie's restaurants, who's now accused of trying to flee the country,... How Greece's Debt Crisis Affects America (US News & World Report) Mar 11, 2010Earlier this week, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou traveled to the United States to promote a message: We're in this together.... US eyes solution in name dispute (eKathimerini) Mar 11, 2010Washington has informed Prime Minister George Papandreou that it will back an effort by Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) to settle their name dispute by agreeing on “Northern Macedonia” as the new name for the Balkan countr... Biden steps up pressure on Israel (BBC) Mar 10, 2010The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and urges bold steps to peace.... |
