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Obama to meet powerful Putin for first time (2009-07-06) MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama meets Russia's most powerful politician, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, for the first time on Tuesday as part of a trip designed to improve relations between the world's top nuclear powers.
McNamara dies, career haunted by Vietnam war (2009-07-06) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara died on Monday aged 93. He will be remembered most as the leading architect of America's involvement in the Vietnam War.
Senate turns aside new attempt to scrutinize Fed (2009-07-06) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve, facing growing pressure as it tries to heal the ailing economy, dodged a bullet on Monday when the U.S. Senate cast aside a new effort to increase scrutiny of the central bank.
Congress back to wrestle with healthcare reform (2009-07-06) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After a week of holiday barbecues and hometown parades, the U.S. Congress returned to work on Monday to face what could be the year's most severe test -- finding common ground on a huge and costly U.S. healthcare overhaul.
Clinton expected to meet Zelaya, U.S. official says (2009-07-06) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is expected to meet ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya in Washington on Tuesday, a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity said on Monday.
U.S. cabinet chiefs in China next week on energy trip (2009-07-06) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and Energy Secretary Steven Chu will travel together to China next week to boost U.S. clean technology exports, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday.
New U.S. combat order to cut Afghan civilian deaths (2009-07-06) KABUL (Reuters) - The commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan has issued new combat orders designed to reduce civilian casualties, especially from air strikes, underscoring new counter-insurgency tactics.
U.S.-China talks planned on North Korea arms deals (2009-07-06) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Treasury official who tracks illicit international financing will have talks in China this week on ways to crack down on companies involved in North Korea's purchases of equipment for its nuclear arms program.
U.S. presses Japan on beef, insurance trade barriers (2009-07-06) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States pressed Japan on Monday to lower barriers to exports of U.S. beef and insurance services, but praised Tokyo for other steps it has taken to open its market.
U.S. Senate turns aside new attempt to scrutinize Fed (2009-07-06) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve, facing growing pressure as it tries to heal the ailing economy, dodged a bullet on Monday when the U.S. Senate cast aside a new effort to increase scrutiny of the central bank.
Obama agrees arms cuts, Afghan transit with Russia (2009-07-06) MOSCOW (Reuters) - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama and Kremlin leader Dmitry Medvedev agreed a target for cuts in nuclear arms and a deal to let U.S. troops fly across Russia at the start of a trip intended to mend strained ties.
U.S, Russia agree arms cuts, Afghan transit (2009-07-06) MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Kremlin leader Dmitry Medvedev agreed outline cuts in nuclear arsenals and a deal to let U.S. troops fly across Russia, on the first day of an Obama visit intended to mend strained relations.
U.S., Russia aim to cut nuclear warheads (2009-07-06) MOSCOW (Reuters) - The United States and Russia agreed on Monday an aim to cut deployed nuclear warheads to 1,500-1,675 within seven years of a new arms reduction agreement coming into force.
Russia lets U.S. fly troops, weapons to Afghanistan (2009-07-06) MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Monday agreed to let the United States fly troops and weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a move hailed by Washington as a valuable contribution toward helping U.S. forces fighting the Taliban.
McNamara career haunted by U.S. role in Vietnam (2009-07-06) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara died on Monday. He will be remembered most as leading architect of America's involvement in the Vietnam War.
Former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara dies (2009-07-06) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, the architect of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, died in his sleep at his home on Monday, his wife Diana said. He was 93.
Obama arrives in Russia, confident of progress (2009-07-06) MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, opening a visit to Russia intended to mend strained relations, said on Monday he was confident of "extraordinary progress" if both sides worked hard together during his trip.
Obama arrives in Russia, arms deal seen (2009-07-06) MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Russia on Monday for a summit with Russian leaders at which a framework deal on arms cuts was to be signed as part of efforts to improve strained ties between Moscow and Washington.
Obama lands in Moscow for Russia visit (2009-07-06) MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. leader Barack Obama landed in Moscow on Monday for his first visit to Russia as president, hoping to "reset" difficult relations between the two nations.
Obama travels to Russia, arms deal seen (2009-07-06) MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev are to announce a framework deal on arms cuts at a Kremlin summit on Monday but the rest of Obama's first visit as president may prove more difficult.