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Obama endorses NASA hacker Gary McKinnon's extradition process

Gary McKinnon, a 43-year-old British computer hacker suffering from Asperger’s syndrome, who has been caught in an extradition battle between the U.S. and the UK over the last decade, suffered a setback on Wednesday when President Barack Obama said the case was now in the hands of the British legal system.
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When President Barack Obama serves food... (PHOTOS)

On May 25, Obama with first lady Michelle Obama and David Cameron with Samantha Cameron served lunch to U.S. and British military service members, veterans and family members in a courtyard at 10 Downing Street in London.

Iceland Volcano: German Airports Face Traffic Disruption (PHOTOS)

Iceland's most active volcano, Grimsvotn, began erupting on Saturday, causing airlines to cancel over 1,000 flights in northern Europe on Tuesday and Wednesday due to fears over aviation safety. Ash cloud warnings over Britain and Ireland were lifted on Wednesday but in Germany, Bremen and Hamburg airports were briefly closed and Berlin was also expected to be disrupted.
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Asian demand tepid as Glencore makes lackluster HK

Shares in Glencore International Plc <0805.HK> fell as much as 3 percent on their Hong Kong debut on Wednesday, with Asian investors spooked by concerns over valuations and the outlook for commodities.

Hollywood joins hand to aid people of Joplin, Missouri

While President Obama will travel to Missouri to survey the damage leveled by the tornado killing more than 100 people, teen pop sensation Justin Bieber, singer Katty Perry and actress Eva Longoria are raising funds to help the victims of the devastating tornado.

19 killed as fresh air strikes hit Tripoli late on Tuesday

NATO has carried out its heaviest air strikes against Libya's capital Tripoli on Tuesday in more than two months of bombing, amid upbeat comments from France and the United States on overthrowing Muammar Gaddafi's rule, reported Reuters.
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Obama calls Chrysler bailout repayment milestone

President Back Obama said on Tuesday Chrysler auto company paying back a final $5.1 billion in bailout funds given by the U.S. government was a significant milestone and a sign that the U.S. auto industry is recovering.

Obama, Cameron Talk Broad Guidelines for Use of Force

President Barack Obama and U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron laid out their broad guidelines for using force against other nations in the context of a wide-ranging opinion piece on Tuesday which touched upon rising democratic movements in the Middle East and the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan.

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