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White House says phone 'jailbreaking' should be legal
Mar 04, 2013 14:17 EST
The White House said Monday it agrees with a citizen petition arguing that "jailbreaking" of mobile phones to allow users to switch carriers should be legal.
Netanyahu, Peres to lobby Obama on jailed Israeli spy
Mar 04, 2013 13:47 EST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pledged to ask President Barack Obama to free an Israeli spy jailed since 1985 when the US leader visits Jerusalem later this month.
Obama names energy, environment and budget officials
Mar 04, 2013 11:56 EST
US President Barack Obama on Monday added three new names to his second term cabinet, deciding on a budget chief, energy secretary and head of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Netanyahu says to lobby Obama to free jailed Israeli spy
Mar 04, 2013 11:47 EST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pledged to ask President Barack Obama to free an Israeli spy jailed since 1985 when the US leader visits Jerusalem later this month.
Asian markets mostly lower as US cuts kick in
Mar 04, 2013 06:10 EST
Asian markets mostly fell Monday after US lawmakers failed to prevent the imposition of $85 billion in spending cuts that kicked in at the end of last week.
US-Mexico border an obstacle to immigration reform
Mar 03, 2013 16:39 EST
Immigration reform is one of President Barack Obama's priorities for his second term, and for a wide-reaching package to pass, lawmakers need to be convinced that the border with Mexico is secure.
White House: Republicans will compromise as cuts bite
Mar 03, 2013 14:43 EST
As the blame game over a stinging package of deficit-reducing spending cuts grinds on, the White House said Sunday that as voters start to feel the pain, Republicans will pivot and seek compromise.
'It kills me' not to be president: Romney
Mar 03, 2013 12:52 EST
Defeated Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has said it "kills" him to be just another spectator rather than US president as political gridlock paralyzes Washington.
White House: Republicans will give in on cuts
Mar 03, 2013 12:25 EST
As the blame game over a stinging package of deficit-reducing spending cuts grinds on, the White House said Sunday that as voters start to feel the pain, Republicans will pivot and seek compromise.
Obama appoints new Mideast coordinator
Mar 02, 2013 21:36 EST
President Barack Obama has appointed a new coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf, the White House announced Saturday.
Romney says 2012 race was 'roller coaster'
Mar 02, 2013 19:04 EST
In his first interview since losing his 2012 White House bid, Mitt Romney likened his experience as a presidential candidate to an unpredictable and bumpy roller coaster ride.
Netanyahu, King Abdullah II discuss Mideast peace: diplomat
Mar 02, 2013 13:40 EST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah II met in Jordan last week and discussed the Middle East peace process, a diplomatic source told AFP on Saturday.
Israel to delay settlement starts for Obama trip
Mar 02, 2013 08:50 EST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has banned settler housing tenders being issued for the West Bank and east Jerusalem when US President Barack Obama visits this month, a daily newspaper said Friday.
Obama orders $85bn spending cuts, blames Republicans
Mar 02, 2013 02:07 EST
President Barack Obama has reluctantly ordered an $85 billion austerity drive that could slow the US economy and slash jobs, after blaming Republicans for refusing to stop the "dumb" spending cuts.
Obama orders $85 billion spending cuts, blames Republicans
Mar 02, 2013 00:14 EST
President Barack Obama reluctantly ordered an $85 billion austerity drive that could slow the US economy and slash jobs, after blaming Republicans for refusing to stop the "dumb" spending cuts.
US Defense Secretary Hagel scolds budget cuts
Mar 01, 2013 21:27 EST
Major budget cuts will endanger the US military's ability to conduct its missions, Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel warned.
Obama orders $85 billion spending cuts, blames Republicans
Mar 01, 2013 21:14 EST
President Barack Obama reluctantly ordered an $85 billion austerity drive that could slow the US economy and slash jobs, after blaming Republicans for refusing to stop the "dumb" spending cuts.
Obama to visit Russia in September
Mar 01, 2013 18:54 EST
US President Barack Obama will visit Saint Petersburg for September's G20 summit and will also hold a meeting with President Vladimir Putin at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland in June.
$85 billion austerity hit lines up US economy
Mar 01, 2013 16:59 EST
An $85 billion dollar austerity time bomb was to detonate against the US economy Friday, as President Barack Obama blamed a Republican refusal to compromise for a failure to avert "dumb" spending cuts.
US budget cuts threaten military missions: Hagel
Mar 01, 2013 16:43 EST
Looming budget cuts that will hit the US Defense Department from Friday will endanger the military's ability to conduct its missions, Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel warned.
