U.S. President Barack Obama is preparing to outline his job creation plan to the American people in a nationally-televised address before a joint session of Congress . Excerpts of the president’s address were released a short time ago by the White House. Mr. Obama, according to excerpts will urge an end to partisan politics in […]
President Obama Set to Deliver Jobs Address
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 6:40 pm (UTC-5)
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Business, Political Leaders Among Guests at Obama Jobs Speech
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 6:40 pm (UTC-5)
More than 20 guests are sitting with U.S. first lady Michelle Obama Thursday as President Barack Obama lays out his jobs plan before Congress. The invitees include business leaders, politicians and military personnel. Among those sitting with the first lady are General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt — the chairman of the president’s jobs council, and […]
President Obama Set to Deliver Jobs Address
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is preparing to outline his job creation plan to the American people in a nationally-televised address before a joint session of Congress . Excerpts of the president’s address were released a short time ago by the White House. Mr. Obama will urge an end to partisan politics in efforts to boost […]
Iraqi Reporter Critical of Government Shot Dead
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 6:00 pm (UTC-5)
Iraqi security officials say a journalist known for his criticism of the country’s government who claimed he was abused by the Iraqi army was shot dead late Thursday in Baghdad. Hadi al-Mehdi had a weekly radio program in the Iraqi capital and wrote commentaries for several websites. He had called on the government to provide […]
Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Michael Jackson’s Doctor
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 5:36 pm (UTC-5)
Jury selection has begun in the manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor, who is accused of causing the famous pop star’s death in June 2009. Some 160 potential jurors gathered in Los Angeles Thursday to answer questions about how much they have heard about the case and whether they are eligible to serve. When Los […]
US Stocks Down
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. stocks closed lower Thursday, reflecting investor disappointment that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke failed to announce any new plans to boost the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 119 points — 1 percent — to 11,296. The Standard and Poors was also down 13 points — 1 percent — to 1,186 and the […]
Oil Price Falls Slightly
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 4:45 pm (UTC-5)
Here are the prices of some key commodities traded in New York on Thursday: Crude oil prices fell 29 cents to close at $89.05 a barrel. Coffee prices dropped less than 1 cent to end at $2.85 per pound. The price of copper increased just over a cent to finish at $4.13 a pound. Cocoa […]
Ukraine to Guarantee Gas Deliveries
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 4:15 pm (UTC-5)
Ukraine says it will guarantee the transit of Russian natural gas to Europe regardless of the outcome of a Ukrainian dispute with Russia about the price of the gas deliveries. Ukrainian Energy and Coal Minister Yuriy Boyko made the pledge to foreign diplomats in Kyiv on Thursday. European nations want Ukraine and Russia to avoid […]
NATO: US Soldier Mistakenly Killed BBC Reporter in Afghanistan
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 4:05 pm (UTC-5)
NATO says a U.S. soldier killed a British Broadcasting Corporation reporter during an insurgent attack in southern Afghanistan after mistaking him for a suicide bomber. Ahmed Omed Khpulwak and 18 others were killed July 28 when a group of suicide bombers and gunmen attacked several government buildings in Tarin Kot, the capital of Uruzgan province. […]
Oil Price Falls Slightly
Posted September 8th, 2011 at 3:40 pm (UTC-5)
Here are the prices of some key commodities traded in New York on Thursday: Crude oil prices fell 29 cents to close at $89.05 a barrel. Coffee prices dropped less than one cent to end at $2.85 per pound. The price of copper increased just over a penny to finish at $4.13 a pound. Cocoa […]
