Obama Wants to Sell China “All Kinds of Stuff”
The president jokes that he likes to sell China “all kinds of stuff,” but there are significant obstacles to trade.
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Cameron: Britain Cannot Delay Health Reform
The prime minister says Britain cannot afford to put off public sector reform.
Clinton, Gates Come Down Hard on China
The American secretaries of state and defense urge China to become a more responsible world leader.
Hezbollah Withdraws from Lebanese Government
The United States search for answers as Hezbollah walks away from Lebanon’s government.
The World’s Brewing Conflicts of 2011
There’s only one problem with the International Crisis Group’s list: Yemen isn’t included.
Senate Leader in No Rush to Cut Spending
In an interview with Meet the Press, Harry Reid said Social Security “works” and he lambasted Republicans for opposing ObamaCare.
Gates to Mend Relations in Beijing
The defense secretary will try to soothe some of the tension in the Sino-American relationship.
European Bank President Urges Budget Cuts
In the words of Jean-Claude Trichet, “monetary policy responsibility cannot substitute for government irresponsibility.” Europe has to cut spending.
The Era of Speaker John Boehner Begins
Republicans will try to repeal the president’s health-care reform law and slash federal spending.
In Belgium, Still No Government in Sight
Six months after federal elections, Dutch and French speaking parties are still far apart.
When Religion Meets War
Things become tricky when the enemy takes refuge in a religious location. Should America attack anyway or show restraint?
Republicans Pledge Austerity in New Congress
With a renewed sense of fiscal conservatism, incoming Republican congressmen promise to try to repeal ObamaCare and reform entitlement.
Estonia Prepares to Join the Eurozone
At a time of considerable upheaval in the eurozone, one small Baltic nation remains anxious to join the currency union.
Chengdu J-20: China’s First Stealth Fighter
Beijing now possesses a fifth generation fighter, making it the third country in the world to join the stealth club.
European States Seize Pension Funds
From France to Hungary to Ireland, European governments plunder private retirement savings.