Obama Invites Republicans to Health Care Summit
Afghan villages abandoned before Nato-led operation
Hundreds of villagers living in a Taliban-controlled area of southern Afghanistan are leaving before a major Nato-led offensive gets under way.
France and Russia in warship deal
France has agreed to sell Russia an advanced warship and is considering a request from Moscow for three others, French defence officials say.
Obama: We Can't Back Off Healthcare Reform
Two hours before the Colts and Saints faced off in Super Bowl XLIV, President Barack Obama faced off at the White House with CBS Evening News Anchor and Managing Editor Katie Couric for a pre-game interview.
New sanctions on Iran are only path left: Gates
Iran has rejected Western overtures and the international community has no choice but to move toward imposing new sanctions over its nuclear program, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Monday.
Obama hasn't ruled out NY trial for 9/11 planner
President Barack Obama said Sunday he has not ruled out a New York federal court trial for Sept. 11 planner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, but he was taking into account the objections of the city's mayor and police commissioner.
Obama staff and GOP battle over Christmas Day bombing
In addition to news about the Super Bowl and health care, Sunday also saw more back-and-forth between the Obama White House and congressional Republicans over the increasingly politicized issue of counter-terrorism.
Cohen Ends Troubled Candidacy, Dems Jockey to Replace Him
The Democratic nominee for Illinois lieutenant governor Scott Lee Cohen says he is dropping out of the race. This follows reports of Cohen's troubled past, including steroid abuse and allegations of domestic violence.
Obama anti-terror adviser lashes out at lawmakers
President Barack Obama's top counterterrorism adviser on Sunday lashed out at U.S. lawmakers, accusing them of using national security issues as a "political football" for their own gains.
Parliament backs Iran Pres. decision over 20% enrichment
Iranian lawmakers have supported a decision by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to domestically enrich uranium to higher levels, saying it was an appropriate response to the growing Western pressure.
Costa Rica elects first woman president, inspiring the region
Ms. Chinchilla received 46.8 percent of the votes, winning Sunday's presidential election in the first round. Her closest competition, left-leaning candidate Ottón Solís, captured just 25.1 percent of votes.
Obama Invites GOP Leaders to Health Care Talk
In the first major step to revive his health care agenda after his party's loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority, President Barack Obama on Sunday invited Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss possible compromises in a televised gathering later this month.
Iraq panel reinstates election ban amid Shi'ite ire
An Iraqi appeals panel that angered Shi'ite leaders by suspending a ban on candidates accused of links to Saddam Hussein's Baath party until after an election reversed its decision on Sunday, politicians said.
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