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Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu
LONDON - Health experts say extraordinary measures against swine flu - most notably quarantines imposed by China, where entire planeloads of passengers were isolated if one traveler had symptoms - have failed to contain the disease.
Nations:China Ukraine Argentina Singapore Egypt Malaysia Activities:2009 Swine Flu Source:(AP)
2009-11-19
Reid plan ups pressure on moderates
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled his $848 billion health reform bill Wednesday to broad support from fellow Democrats - and the move quickly turned up the pressure on the last few wavering moderates to support the plan, which includes a sizable chunk of deficit cutting.
Nations:U.S. People:John Kerry Ken Salazar Evan Bayh Dick Durbin Harry Reid Max Baucus Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Source:(Politico)
2009-11-19
Europe's recovery will be 'gradual': OECD
PARIS (AFP) - The eurozone has snapped out of recession sooner than expected but recovery will be slow, with annualised growth of 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter, the OECD said on Thursday.
Nations:France Luxembourg Slovakia Portugal Finland Netherlands Activities:2008 EU Recession Source:(AFP)
2009-11-19
Obama meets Wen as China visit winds down
BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama continued courting China in talks with Premier Wen Jiabao on Wednesday, opening an opportunity to press him on the economic and currency strains that have shadowed his goodwill visit.
Nations:North Korea South Korea People:Barack Obama Wen Jiabao Hu Jintao Activities:China-U.S.
2009-11-17
Govt report: Over $98B wasted in improper payments
WASHINGTON - More than $98 billion in taxpayer dollars spent by government agencies was wasted, much of it on questionable claims for tax credits and Medicare benefits, representing an increase of $26 billion from the previous year.
People:Barack Obama Activities:Obama Stimulus Package Source:(AP)
2009-11-17
| Headlines |
- Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu 2009-11-19
- Reid plan ups pressure on moderates 2009-11-19
- Europe's recovery will be 'gradual': OECD 2009-11-19
- Obama meets Wen as China visit winds down 2009-11-17
- Govt report: Over $98B wasted in improper payments 2009-11-17
- Fort Hood slayings prompt full Pentagon review 2009-11-17
- Senate weighs long-term care program 2009-11-17
- White House: Israeli housing plans dismaying 2009-11-17
- Obama wraps up China trip with PM talks, Great Wall 2009-11-17
- First US trial of 9/11 case was full of surprises 2009-11-17
- EU rejects Palestinian statehood appeal 2009-11-17
- AP POLL: Tax the rich to pay for health bill 2009-11-17
- Afghanistan, Iraq among the world's most corrupt 2009-11-17
- Obama, Hu vow cooperation but produce few deals 2009-11-17
- Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes 2009-11-17
- Iran defiant as Obama warns of 'consequences' 2009-11-17
- Reports: Army to probe alleged shooter's career 2009-11-17
- Somali pirate: $3.3M ransom paid, 36 hostages free 2009-11-17
- US rebukes Israel on settlement plans 2009-11-17
- Fewell picked to replace Jauron as Bills coach 2009-11-17
- Obama, Hu talk global challenges as world watches 2009-11-16
- Chinese censors block Obama's call to free the Web 2009-11-16
- Janet Jackson blames doctor for Michael's death 2009-11-16
- AP Poll: Americans fret over health overhaul costs 2009-11-16
- Watchdog: Gov't may have overpaid to bail out AIG 2009-11-16
- Chinese-Americans see Obama's trip in unique light 2009-11-16
- Five Things the U.S. Can Learn from China 2009-11-16
- Republican bashes Dems over health care proposals 2009-11-14
- A risky setting for NYC trial of 9/11 suspects 2009-11-14
- Some Fort Hood victims' funerals set for Saturday 2009-11-14
- Obama said to want revised Afghanistan options 2009-11-12
- Foreclosures dip 3 pct. in October from September 2009-11-12
- Shooting suspect's superiors questioned behavior 2009-11-12
- D.C.-area sniper John Allen Muhammad executed 2009-11-10
- Blame game erupts over probe of Fort Hood suspect 2009-11-10
- Bill Clinton urges Senate passage of health bill 2009-11-10
- GM chairman says co. is committed to repaying aid 2009-11-10
- Fed officials see choppy recovery for U.S. economy 2009-11-10
- Did Army Give Hasan a Pass Over Muslim Religion? 2009-11-10
- Howard, Carter power Magic past Bobcats 93-81 2009-11-10
- White House: Obama weighs 4 options in Afghanistan 2009-11-10
- US imam wanted in Yemen over al-Qaida suspicions 2009-11-10
- China executes 9 Uighurs over July ethnic riots 2009-11-09
- Resolute Fort Hood soldiers ready for return 2009-11-09
- Hurricane Ida weakens, but Gulf still on warning 2009-11-09
- House health bill unacceptable to many in Senate 2009-11-09
- Obama confronts an Asia reshaped by China's rise 2009-11-09
- Trial of ex-Bear Stearns execs goes to jury 2009-11-09
- Electronic Arts to cut 1,500 jobs 2009-11-09
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2007 San Sebastian Film Festival
