Prominent scholars and experts are urging President Obama to adopt strong policies backing democracy in the Middle East. More than 140 people signed an open letter to the president.
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Gunmen sought, as cricketers return home
Sri Lanka’s cricket team returned home to Colombo early Wednesday, as police in Pakistan searched for at least 12 gunmen believed responsible for the attack that left seven people dead.
What’s the Best Diet? Eating Less Food
Low-fat, low-carb, high-protein — there’s a diet plan of every flavor. And if you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with weight, you’ve probably tried them all, likely with little success.
Obama’s agenda: One of the ‘greatest political dramas’?
President Obama’s address to Congress was full of lofty promises to make unprecedented investments in government programs, even as he aims to cut the deficit in half by the end of his first term. But it takes more than a proposal to bring about real change
Why Obama’s Choice for Regulatory Czar Is Making Liberals Nervous
Cass Sunstein would not seem the kind of presidential appointee to get liberal groups up in arms. A professor at the University of Chicago Law School and prolific author, Sunstein is a reliable liberal on most questions of law and policy. So when President Barack Obama chose his old friend for a very powerful Washington job, director of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs , it seemed safe to assume that the appointment would be treated as good news by the environmental, labor and consumer groups that have been in despair for most of the Bush years.
Clinton sets framework for U.S.-Asia relations
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Death threats force Juarez police chief to resign, mayor says
The mayor of Juarez announced Friday that the city’s police chief is stepping down after receiving death threats from local drug cartels.