US exports rise cut trade deficit US trade gap dips to $59.8 bln SKorea offers NKorea talks on implementing summit pacts North Korean talks off to 'good start': US envoy Judge calls for speedy progress in Guantanamo cases US fleet for LatAm incapable of offensives: official Record voter interest in US presidential campaign: poll Real or not, Iranian missile fire must stop: US McCain has healthy 27 million in campaign coffers Worries over US fleet to dominate talks in Buenos Aires Obama slams McCain backer over 'nation of whiners' jibe Iran fired only one missile on second day: US Senate confirms Petraeus as top Mideast commander US cautious, does not confirm new Iranian missile tests US ready to push Doha plan on basis of new texts NKorea returns to nuclear disarmament talks Bush signs wiretapping law White House nixes tapping oil reserves Rice to attend Olympics closing ceremony US push on Georgia peace as Russia warns against NATO bid US reveals new push to resolve Georgian conflict White House downplays Iran conflict risk Paulson says US mortgage giants 'adequately capitalized' Bernanke calls for new regulation of Wall Street firms NKorean returns to nuclear disarmament talks US to offer 400 mln dollars to Kosovo: USAID US welcomes India's decision to move ahead with nuke deal Rice calls for halt to violence in Georgian separatist zones Rice warns Iran: US will defend Israel US ready to defend allies: Rice Rice calls for halt to violence in Georgia US Secretary of State calls for stronger democracy in Georgia US plays down fears of war with Iran US formally asks Colombia to extradite hostage captors Cancer-stricken Kennedy gets ovation on Senate return US leads outcry over Iran missile test US, Russia trade charges over Georgia amid war warnings US refueling tanker contract to be re-bid: senator Rice arrives in Georgia as US-Russia tension mounts US plays down immediate Iran nuclear threat White House condemns attack near US consulate in Istanbul US says Thai insurgency 'very worrisome' US says Indonesia 'safe' but terror threat remains: report US envoy cautions slow progress in NKorea disarmament US, Bulgaria hail 'excellent' bilateral ties, talk visa waiver Rice awarded Bulgaria's highest honour Rice due in Georgia as US-Russia tension mounts Istanbul attack is terrorist act: US ambassador Bush tells Lee he will push free trade pact: Seoul spokesman 'Aggressive diplomacy' needed with Iran: Obama Rice 'disappointed' at Russia's stance on missile shield Hu thanks Bush for Olympics visit Rice due in Georgia amid mounting row with Russia US plays down Russian warning on missile shield Bush, Singh discuss embattled nuclear pact US faces dilemma as Pakistan grapples with rising militancy US still aiming for July security pact with Iraq: White House Gates optimistic that Iraq troop cutbacks will continue US carrier moves from Gulf to back up Afghan operations US draws Russian fire, signing missile defence deal US confident on passage of UN sanctions against Zimbabwe Pentagon given stricter standards for cluster munitions US rejects Iraqi demand for troops' withdrawal timeline Embarrassed White House apologizes for Berlusconi slight Ex US generals want gays to serve openly Hill says NKorea nuke talks to focus on checking declaration US mum on Iraqi request for withdrawal timetable Rice draws Russian fire with missile defence deal in Prague Berlin mayor backs Brandenburg Gate for Obama speech US shrugs off Iranian threat to strike Israel, US navy Security conditions must dictate Iraq withdrawal: McCain Rice signs missile defence deal in Prague Coalition holds Gulf exercises to protect oil installations Bush to meet leaders of India, China, South Korea Rice starts Europe tour with harsh words for Russia US pushing 2-way pacts with EU members on personal data US: Time short for India nuclear deal US sees 'substantial progress' by G8 on climate Protectionist US risks losing economic leadership in Asia: official White House says no 'hard date' for withdrawal in Iraq talks More hurdles seen for US-India nuclear deal US Senator Webb rules out Obama VP nod White House says no "hard date" for withdrawal in Iraq talks US condemns killing of UN envoy to Somalia Rice to promote peaceful resolution of Georgian conflicts: US Obama, McCain join battle over economy Iraq starts to 'take its place' in Gulf region, US says Fed study says home price drop 'necessary' Poland, US fail to make breakthrough on missile defense US leads condemnation of Kabul embassy attack US could seek extradition of arrested FARC members: official US central bank, SEC deepen bank policing ties Pentagon rebuffs Iraqis on withdrawal timetable Top US official to launch anti-missile defence meet Bush slams 'sham' Zimbabwe poll as G8 steps up pressure Iran appears to debate international offer on nukes: US Polish, US try to clear up missile defense issues: US US says time ripe for Cyprus solution Bush denounces Zimbabwe 'sham' election US condemns India embassy bombing in Kabul World's top leaders tackle oil and food prices, Africa aid Bush, Medvedev clash on missile defence Medvedev tells Bush missile shield in Lithuania 'unacceptable' Rice to travel to Prague, Sofia, Tbilisi World's top leaders meet under pressure to help Africa G8 to kick off with talks on Africa, poverty, development US denounces Pakistan Red Mosque bombing Bush to meet Russia's Medvedev Bush urges Myanmar to free Suu Kyi Climate deadlock seen at G8 despite 'constructive' Bush Bush, Fukuda say Olympics no place for politics Bush, Sarkozy fought fiercely at last G8: Abe Bush arrives in Japan Obama struggles to thread needle on Iraq North Korea nuclear process at 'pivotal point': US US to consult allies before commenting on Iran nuclear response US Secretary of State 'proud' of Iraq invasion: interview US-German link feted as embassy returns to historic Berlin site US denies ransom payout for hostage release: ambassador US embassy returns to historic Berlin site Hundreds of US troops in Iraq re-enlist for national day US eyes plan to empty Guantanamo prison Biofuels behind food price hikes: leaked World Bank report Bush to attend Beijing Olympics opening gala Inflation, not credit crunch, is top concern worldwide: Paulson Washington holds firm to demands Iran suspend enrichment Polish, US leaders discuss missile shield Obama insists no change in Iraq plan Obama may 'refine' Iraq war plans US extends Afghanistan stay for 2,200 Marines Israeli defence minister to visit US: radio US pushes UN sanctions on Zimbabwe's Mugabe, cronies US stays mum on role in Colombia hostage rescue Bush will attend Beijing Olympics opening ceremony Rice due in Czech Republic to sign missile defense deal: US Bush may attend Olympics opening: White House Southern Command chief praises Colombian hostage rescue US submits Zimbabwe sanctions resolution at UN Some 200 Zimbabweans seek refuge at US embassy: US US 'concerned' over Sri Lanka rights, attacks on media Senior US general in Turkey for talks on Kurdish rebels: official US court names judge to decide on Guantanamo hearing US prisoner freed after 10 years in China prison: US embassy US lawmakers to maintain push for currency sanctions on China US presidential candidate McCain arrives in Mexico McCain shakes up campaign team during Latin America tour Rice 'delighted' at Colombia hostage rescue Bush: Force not ruled out on North Korea or Iran US, Poland reach tentative pact on missile shield McCain shakes up campaign hierachy US leaders acknowledge 'tough' going in Afghanistan Bush praises Uribe over Colombia hostage rescue US-proposed UN sanctions would target Mugabe, 11 aides US draft Zimbabwe resolution targets Mugabe, 11 aides Iraq says near agreement with US on military pact Paulson says US economy enduring 'rough period' US pushes diplomacy to end Iran crisis McCain evokes war on drugs as he wraps up visit to Colombia US interrogation methods borrowed from Chinese: NY Times Bush 'encouraged' after Olmert, Abbas calls US repeats it will not allow Iran to shut key oil lane US army would find 'third front' hard if Israel attacks Iran Bush: 'Tough month' but Afghan strategy working Bush maintains 'strong dollar' view ahead of G8 US apologizes for announcing Bush, SKorea dates After Olmert, Bush to call Abbas White House remains skeptical over Iran Bush offers condolences after Jerusalem attack: Israel US to give Jordan 450 mln dlrs in extra aid Talks 'continuing' on US-Iraq security pact: White House US apologises over Bush trip announcement: Seoul official US against talks with Pakistan's Taliban chief: envoy McCain lauds Bogota's fight against drug trafficking Nuclear Iran is world's biggest threat: Obama advisor US says it cannot accept NKorea as nuclear arms state US senator prepared to push Indian nuclear deal in Congress Bush to visit South Korea in August as beef protests spread US asks Fiji coup leader to honor polls pledge Political resolution still possible in Zimbabwe: US Bush to go to South Korea in August: WHouse US warns Poland it could turn elsewhere for missile talks McCain camp fans Vietnam service row Bush urges protection for nuclear treaty Washington warns Poland it could turn elsewhere for missile talks Mandela finally dropped from US terror watch list US agrees to scrap immunity for security guards in Iraq: FM McCain heads to Colombia, Mexico US condemns Sri Lanka attacks on embassy official, journalist US court criticizes govt evidence in Guantanamo hearing Olympics triggering tragic Chinese crackdown: Congressman US Treasury chief Paulson says WTO deal would ease food prices US lawmakers voice concern to Musharraf US cautions over sex charges against Malaysian opposition leader White House mum on alleged coverts ops in Iran Ex-Abu Ghraib prisoners sue US contractors, claim torture McCain camp hits Obama over ally's war record jibe No link between food aid and NKorea declaration: US US charges suspected USS Cole attacker Washington weighs new US sanctions on Zimbabwe US 'won't allow' Iran to shut key Gulf oil route WFP to expand NKorea food aid after US shipment arrives US transfer of Shiite province to Iraq delayed US treasury chief says seeking Russian sanctions on Iran Bush signs Iraq and Afghanistan war-funding Future of the US Supreme Court underplayed on campaign trail US says won't allow Iran to shut key Gulf oil route New US sanctions may come in two weeks: White House US Secretary of State presses China on human rights US Secretary of State Rice meets with China's top leaders Retired US general criticizes McCain's military experience Nader jabs again at Obama's 'corporate' views China balks at US calls for Zimbabwe arms embargo Bush exit may pave way for new nuclear security strategy Rice meets children homeless after China quake US army report faults poor postwar plan in Iraq US gives 'major' boost to covert ops in Iran: report Obama, McCain spar for Latino vote US Senate moves to lift Mandela's 'terror' label Bush orders sanctions against 'illegitimate' Zimbabwe govt Rice urges Koreans to trust govt over US beef US warns Taliban will step up fight in new Afghan areas US pays 2.5 million dlrs for NKorean nuclear demolition: official US warns Taliban to step up fight in new Afghan areas US Congress approves Israel aid increase US slams 'sham' election in Zimbabwe Australia, Japan, US plan disaster relief exercises US: NKorea has taken 'a good step,' more to do US Treasury Secretary Paulson to visit ECB next week: spokeswoman US withdraws nuclear bombs from Britain: report Rice says 'plenty of leverage' on NKorea abductions Clinton, Obama hold talks in Unity Divided Democrats try to turn the page in US hamlet of Unity Rice says US to consider Security Council action on Zimbabwe US Congress approves anti-drug aid for Mexico, Central America Obama hands Clinton funds to hasten unity drive US Senate approves Iraq, Afghanistan war funding Congress approves anti-drug aid for Mexico, Central America Pakistan fails to pressure Taliban on Afghan border: US Obama offers cash to help Clinton debt: spokesman Obama offers cash to help Clinton debt: reports US 'deeply concerned' over Nepal arrests of Tibetan protesters No decision yet on US air tanker purchase: Gates Pakistan's failure to pressure Taliban a concern: Gates US braces for tough verification of NKorea's nuclear dossier US Supreme Court rejects finance law on wealthy candidates McCain launches anti-Obama broadside over gun ruling US eases North Korea sanctions with new warning Obama: US should maintain sanctions on North Korea Bush warily rewards NKorea for nuclear move US top court upholds right to own guns, rejects handgun ban Bush warily welcomes NKorea move, eases sanctions Rice urges Zimbabwe to talk to opposition US plans to triple non-security aid to Pakistan in new strategy US hails North Korean move, vows sanctions lift US Secretary of State presses NKorea on Japan abduction row Rice presses NKorea as G8 meets in Japan G8 foreign ministers gather for talks on NKorea, Iran NKorea expected to hand over nuclear list US eyes Mugabe party divisions as way out of Zimbabwe crisis McCain calls for energy independence by 2025 Three-quarters of US voters blame Bush for economic woe Obama to announce foreign trip soon China not cracking down on firms violating UN sanctions: US Climate change will impact US national security Top US military officer heads to Israel with Iran on the agenda Bush denounces 'sham' Zimbabwe vote End of EU sanctions on Cuba deals US a setback Climate change will impact US national security, according to US expert Bush, Talabani work on US-Iraq security pact McCain to go to Bogota for talks with Colombian President Uribe NKorea may come off US terror list soon: White House US may quickly lift terror label from NKorea: White House Fed struggles for message amid weak economy, inflation Bush promises not to forget NKorea abductions: Japan US official to attend NKorea nuke plant demolition Mexico to extradite Arellano Felix to US US, Vietnam launch talks for investment treaty Ex-diplomat says US should engage with Hamas leaders Bush to meet Iraqi president Wednesday US to probe alleged Chinese-made ammunition cover-up NKorea nuclear declaration will not include weapons: US Bill backs Obama as Hillary returns to Congress Bush sends aid to Philippines, praises Vietnam rights Taliban attacks up 40 percent in east Afghanistan: US general Clinton returns to Congress, Bill backs Obama Bush praises Vietnam rights progress Taliban attacks up 40 percent on Afghan-Pakistan border: general Fed opens 2-day meeting amid economic angst US Treasury secretary to visit Europe US envoy to Albania denies involvement in Chinese arms deals Bush holds talks with Vietnam, Philippines leaders Rice laments US civilian deaths in Iraq Bush offers condolences, aid to Philippines Consumers set to pay for new cargo security laws: US customs Bush to attend G8 summit in Japan Bush 'quite pleased' with UN vote on Zimbabwe US official visits Syria for talks on Iraq refugees New Iraq war guidelines underscore role of citizens Four Americans, six Iraqis killed in Baghdad bomb blast US to carry on military trials at Guantanamo despite ruling SEC eyes new rules to limit credit ratings' role: WSJ Four Americans, two Iraqis killed in Baghdad bomb blast NKorea nuke declaration will not include weapons: US official US envoy in Chinese-made ammunition cover-up: report US cautious as NKorea set for nuclear disclosure Rice heads for Asia in what could mark new NKorea milestone US could open diplomatic outpost in Tehran: US official US Supreme Court to examine case of brother of Iran dissident Obama drops 'silly' presidential seal US army to get its first female four-star general Condoleezza Rice arrives for Palestinian conference US clears 100,000 dollar aid for Philippine ferry victims Security gains in Iraq are fragile, reversible: Pentagon US military chief wants three more brigades to fight Taliban Tsvangirai: declare Zimbabwe elections 'null and void' US applauds new EU sanctions against Iran US Supreme Court to review sonar v. whales fight Security of US nuclear arms in Europe is not our problem: NATO Fresh report of CIA jail in Poland driven by US election: Warsaw US military to hand back