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 The Associated Press | US preparing plan to vet members of Free Syrian Army to determine if suitable ... Fox News Washington ? As one diplomatic effort after another fails to end more than a year of brutal violence in Syria, the Obama administration is preparing a plan that would essentially give US nods of approval to arms transfers from Arab nations to some ... US poised to vet possible arms for Syrian rebels Syria Says U.S. Banks Deny UN Delegation Bank Accounts |
 Los Angeles Times | US Futures Hint at Higher Open Wall Street Journal By WILLIAM L. WATTS US stock index futures edged higher Friday as investors hoped for further stimulus action by the European Central Bank as European officials wrestle with a potential Greek exit from the euro zone. More than three hours before the ... US stock index futures signal higher open Nervous investors are looking beyond positive US economic signs Stock Futures Trim Gains on Goods Data |
 CBC.ca | What Would Greek Exit Mean for the US Economy? CNBC.com Uncertainty over the fate of the euro currency is already dampening US economic growth and any significant worsening of the crisis would deal a blow to a recovery that is gradually gathering steam. Economists estimate that volatile markets and business ... U.S. Stocks Decline as Euro Slips to 22-Month Low on Debt Crisis Europe's slump deepens; US, China lose momentum Europe's slump deepens, US, China lose momentum |
 Wall Street Journal | US Cuts Pakistan Aid Wall Street Journal AP WASHINGTON ? A Senate panel expressed its outrage over Pakistan's conviction of a doctor who helped the United States track down Osama bin Laden, voting to cut aid to Islamabad by $33 million -- $1 million for every year of the physician's 33-year ... US cuts $33m Pak aid over Dr Afridi's conviction US cuts Pakistan's aid in protest at jail for doctor who helped find Bin Laden Pakistan Rejects US Criticism of Jailing Doctor Who Helped Catch Bin Laden |
 Globe and Mail | Top US negotiator on Iran visiting Israel Iran Independent News Service May 25- The United States' top negotiator in Iran nuclear talks is visiting Israel to consult on regional issues, the US State Department said Friday. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman will ``reaffirm our unshakeable ... US crude prices rise, Iran talks extended US to reaffirm commitment to Israel's security Top US negotiator on Iran to visit Israel |
 NEWS.com.au | Beijing says US criticism of its human rights situation is wrong and biased Washington Post BEIJING ? China on Friday rejected a US State Department report that criticized China's human rights record, saying Washington's critique was inaccurate and irresponsible. Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei called the China section of the annual ... China hits back at critical US human rights report China Rejects US Report on Human Rights Beijing rejects US criticism on human rights |
US panel split on Pfizer rare disease drug Reuters (Reuters) - A US health advisory panel on Thursday issued a split vote on data for Pfizer Inc's drug to treat a rare neurodegenerative disease. The US Food and Drug Administration panel voted 13 to 4 that the drug did not show that it met the main goal ... |
 The Nation, Pakistan | US should respect Pak court decision: FO Pakistan Observer Islamabad?Rejecting the criticism on Dr Shakeel Afridi's sentence in high treason case, Pakistan on Thursday urged the US to respect its courts and the legal system. ?It is our internal matter and Dr Shakeel Afridi would be treated under the law of ... US drone strike 'kills eight in Pakistan' Pakistan Says US Drone Kills 10 Militants US drone strike kills 10 suspected militants in Pakistan |
 Globe and Mail | US forecasters: 9 to 15 storms in hurricane season Wall Street Journal AP MIAMI ? US forecasters predicted Thursday that this year's Atlantic hurricane season would produce a normal number of about nine to 15 tropical storms, with as many as four to eight of those becoming hurricanes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric ... US forecasters predict 9 to 15 storms during Atlantic hurricane season that ... Fitch: US Insurance Industry Has Capacity to Meet Hurricane Coverage in 2012 US: 4-8 Atlantic hurricanes expected this season |
 Fox News (blog) | US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald Steps Down Fox News (blog) by Marla Cichowski | May 24, 2012 The man known for putting Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich behind bars for corruption is stepping down from his role as US Attorney of Illinois' Northern District, after more than 10 years. Outside of the Department ... Chicago Law: What next for outgoing US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald? Emanuel: New U.S. attorney needs to focus on crime, guns US Attorney Fitzgerald talks life after Chicago |