Politics Sep 26 Bush Struggles to Unite Rebelling House Republicans on Bailout As Washington struggles to reach consensus on a proposed Wall Street bailout, GOP senators have blocked a proposed Democratic plan to pump $56 billion into public works projects, help for the jobless and to help states with high Medicaid bills.
World Sep 26 Nations Agree to Draft Resolution on Iran Nuclear Program Six nations have agreed on a draft U.N. resolution on Iran's nuclear program, but it does not include new sanctions, per Russia's preference, European officials said Friday.
Economy Sep 26 Fed Takes Over WaMu in Largest Bank Failure in American History As the debate over the proposed $700 billion bailout of Wall Street continues to rage in Washington, the government took over lending giant Washington Mutual Thursday night in what is by far the largest bank failure in American history.
Politics Sep 25 Wash. Governor's Race Heading for Another Close Finish The rematch for the governor's office in Washington between Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire and Republican challenger Dino Rossi is turning out to be very, very close -- again. Just weeks before Election Day, polls show the candidates virtually tied.
Politics Sep 25 S. Africa Elects Interim Leader as Mbeki Bows Out South Africa's Parliament Thursday elected Kgalema Motlanthe as interim president, replacing Thabo Mbeki who was ousted after a protracted power struggle within his own ruling party.
Economy Sep 25 Lawmakers Work to Hammer Out Deal on Financial Bailout Lawmakers reported making progress Thursday on reaching an agreement on a sweeping financial bailout plan, which has stirred days of debate over how to better safeguard taxpayers as Wall Street continues its tailspin.
Politics Sep 25 Fragile Peacemaking Underway as Nepal Ushers in Democracy, Seeks Talks with U.S. After a decade-long civil war that left about 13,000 people dead ended in 2006, Nepal has reached a milestone in its peace process even though it is being guided by the same man who led the insurgency.
Politics Sep 25 After Months of Wrangling, Iraqi Government Approves Election Law After months of deadlock and negotiations, Iraq's Parliament overwhelmingly approved a provincial elections law on Wednesday, giving a much-needed boost to the country's U.S.-supported reconciliation efforts.
Economy Sep 24 President Calls for Sweeping Government Intervention in U.S. Economy Warning "our entire economy is in danger", President Bush made a somber address to the nation Wednesday, outlining the need for a sweeping government intervention in the nation's financial system in order to prevent widespread collapse.
Politics Sep 24 Battle to Replace Domenici in New Mexico Senate Race Centers on Energy Policy The race for New Mexico's first open Senate seat in 26 years has brought the national renewable energy debate into local focus as Republican Rep. Steve Pearce battles Democratic Rep. Tom Udall for the job.