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Date: 05/17/2012 Time: 02:30 AM

Obama requesting help to pay for Afghan army - Fox News

Wall Street Journal Obama requesting help to pay for Afghan army Fox News WASHINGTON – Mapping the way out of an unpopular war, the United States and NATO are trying to build an Afghan army that can defend the country after 130000 international troops pull out. Support for Afghanistan's military will be a focus of the summit ... Obama will use NATO summit in Chicago to raise money for Afghan army after ...Washington Post Not Your Cold War NATO: Alliance To Examine ItselfNPR Who's who at NATO's banquetAsia Times Online STLtoday.com -Chicago Tribune all 1,910 news articles »

Date: 05/17/2012 Time: 02:38 AM

US census shows majority of babies now from ethnic minorities - The Guardian

The Guardian US census shows majority of babies now from ethnic minorities The Guardian Racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the US for the first time, capping decades of immigration growth that is now slowing. The 2011 census estimates highlight sweeping changes in America's racial makeup and the ... In a first, census figures show minorities make up more than half of babies ...Chicago Tribune Census: Minorities now surpass whites in US birthsThe Associated Press Whites Account for Under Half of Births in USNew York Times Los Angeles Times -Washington Post -BusinessWeek all 300 news articles »

Date: 05/17/2012 Time: 03:12 AM

Greece Swears In Caretaker Government - Wall Street Journal

USA TODAY Greece Swears In Caretaker Government Wall Street Journal ATHENS (Dow Jones)--Greece's new caretaker government was sworn in Thursday at a ceremony at the presidential palace, putting in place a technocratic cabinet that will lead the country to fresh polls in mid-June. The swearing-in follows the appointment ... Greek court official appointed head of interim gov'tCTV.ca Caretaker Greek cabinet to be sworn inThe Associated Press Greece slides on bailout targets in political paralysisReuters UK all 1,726 news articles »

Date: 05/17/2012 Time: 02:35 AM

Obama: I refuse debt-ceiling crisis replay - UPI.com

UPI.com Obama: I refuse debt-ceiling crisis replay UPI.com President Barack Obama holds up a hoagie he purchased after visiting Taylor Gourmet, a sandwich restaurant in Washington, May 16, 2012. Obama is urging Congress to act on his 'To Do List,' specifically highlighting the need to invest in small ... White House: We won't let GOP hold economy "hostage" againCBS News Congressional GOP gets servedmsnbc.com Boehner downgrades himselfPalm Beach Post (blog) Fox News (blog) -Los Angeles Times -Reuters all 1,007 news articles »

Date: 05/17/2012 Time: 02:57 AM

Closing arguments to begin at the NC trial of former presidential candidate ... - Washington Post

The Guardian Closing arguments to begin at the NC trial of former presidential candidate ... Washington Post GREENSBORO, NC — With only two hours allotted to each side to make closing arguments Thursday, prosecutors and defense lawyers neared the end of a month-long trial into whether former presidential candidate John Edwards violated campaign finance laws. Closing arguments to begin in John Edwards caseAtlanta Journal Constitution all 617 news articles »

Date: 05/17/2012 Time: 02:47 AM

First 'ring of fire' eclipse visible in US in nearly 20 years; also can be ... - Washington Post

AFP First 'ring of fire' eclipse visible in US in nearly 20 years; also can be ... Washington Post LOS ANGELES — Sunrises and sunsets often dazzle, but they'll have a special ring to them in a few days for people in the western United States and eastern Asia: The moon will slide across the sun, blocking everything but a blazing halo of light. 'Ring of Fire' eclipse visible from China to TexasThe Associated Press all 474 news articles »

Date: 05/17/2012 Time: 02:50 AM

Syria crisis - live updates - The Guardian

The Guardian Syria crisis - live updates The Guardian 9.25am: Syria: Divisions in the oppositions are getting worse. The activist group the Local Co-ordination Committees in Syria has threatened to withdraw from the opposition Syrian National Council following the re-election of its leader Burhan Ghalioun ... Syrian leader Assad says terrorists are behind unrestFox News Syria's Assad: Nations that sow chaos will sufferReuters Syrian leader says terrorists are behind unrestThe Associated Press BBC News -ABC News -Washington Post all 1,768 news articles »

Date: 05/17/2012 Time: 03:31 AM

Companies ask: Does advertising on Facebook pay? - Phys.Org

The Hindu Companies ask: Does advertising on Facebook pay? Phys.Org May 17, 2012 By PETER SVENSSON and TOM KRISHER , AP This Feb. 8, 2012 file photo shows a Facebook worker smiling inside Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. Facebook says 25 percent more shares will be sold as investors clamor for a piece of the ... Facebook's IPO: Should we jump in?Arizona Daily Star Ford Still Advertises on FacebookAuto World News Questions about Facebook founder Mark ZuckerbergSan Francisco Chronicle Wall Street Journal -BusinessWeek -Motorward all 6,630 news articles »

Date: 05/17/2012 Time: 02:15 AM

Angela Merkel sacks environment minister - Indian Express

Globe and Mail Angela Merkel sacks environment minister Indian Express German Chancellor Angela Merkel has sacked her environment minister Norbert Roettgen, three days after her party Christian Democratic Union (CDU) suffered a crushing defeat in a state election. Merkel announced the decision to dismiss her cabinet ... 'No difference between giving money to Karzai govt and burning it'RT Softening, Merkel Says She Is Open to Stimulus for GreeceNew York Times Europe Prepares for Dressing Down at G8Voice of America BusinessWeek -Washington Post -Reuters all 673 news articles »

Date: 05/17/2012 Time: 02:49 AM

Thunder Rally to Edge Lakers 77-75 in Game 2 - ABC News

ABC News Thunder Rally to Edge Lakers 77-75 in Game 2 ABC News Down in desperation time, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks called on Kevin Durant to show that he's more than just a three-time scoring champion. And that meant guarding one of the NBA's all-time best. Durant was up to the challenge, ... Kobe Bryant disappears at the end for LakersLos Angeles Times Late surge gives Thunder a 2-0 series leadHoopsWorld NBA results and news, May 17San Francisco Chronicle all 2,524 news articles »