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Palestinians complain to Biden about settlement plan

Palestinians told U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday that Israel's new plan to build 1,600 homes for Jewish settlers challenged Washington's efforts to get indirect peace talks underway.

Pelosi faces biggest test on healthcare vote

The leader of the House of Representatives -- a persuasive arm-twister and deal maker -- faces her toughest challenge yet in the coming weeks: getting 216 votes to pass final legislation revamping the U.S. healthcare system.

China plans new trade office as global disputes grow: sources

China is setting up a new agency to help streamline its trade negotiating bureaucracy as the world's third-largest economy faces a growing number of commercial disputes.

Greece says G20 to review financial speculation

Greece, pressing for curbs on financial speculation that it blames for worsening the country's debt crisis, said on Tuesday the idea would be examined by the Group of 20 leading powers at their next summit.

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Obama targets insurers, sells reform plan

Hitting the road to rally support in the final push for healthcare reform, Obama used a campaign-style speech to urge Democrats to approve a bill and quickly end the political wrangling that has consumed Washington since July.

White House's Romer: Too soon for spending clamp-down

The gaping U.S. budget deficit is cause for concern but clamping down on spending immediately would be pound-foolish and derail the recovery, a top White House economic adviser said on Tuesday.

White House's Romer: Budget fix a long-term issue

The gaping U.S. budget deficit is cause for concern but clamping down on spending immediately would be pound-foolish and would derail the recovery, a top White House economic adviser said on Tuesday.

Biden assures Israel of U.S. security commitment

Vice President Joe Biden assured Israel on Tuesday of Washington's commitment to its security and preventing Iran from producing nuclear weapons.

Greek PM urges G20 effort to rein in speculators

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou on Monday urged the Group of 20 nations to crack down on market speculators, warning that failing to do so could trigger another global financial crisis.

Northrop declines to bid for tanker work

Northrop Grumman Corp said it would not bid in the U.S. Air Force's multibillion-dollar aerial tanker competition after concluding the rules favored Boeing Co's smaller 767-based plane.

Market barely budges; AIG, McDonald's help

U.S. stocks were nearly flat on Monday as upbeat sentiment from AIG's sale of a unit and McDonald's sales data were offset by falling healthcare shares after President Barack Obama's criticism of health insurers.

Obama takes aim at health insurers

President Barack Obama on Monday criticized U.S. health insurance companies for raising premiums and denying coverage to the sick, as he sought to rally Democratic support for his healthcare bill.

Wall St flat as AIG, McDonald's offset by healthcare

U.S. stocks barely budged on Monday as hopes stirred by AIG's sale of a unit and McDonald's upbeat sales were offset by falling healthcare shares after President Barack Obama's criticism.

Obama to take aim at health insurers in speech

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday criticized U.S. health insurance companies for raising premiums and denying coverage to the sick, as he sought to rally Democratic support for his healthcare bill.

Coming to Israel, Biden flags U.S. support vs Iran

The Obama administration has boosted U.S. defense ties to Israel and will close ranks with its ally against any threat from a nuclear-armed Iran, Vice President Joe Biden said on Monday ahead of a trip to Israel.

Senators wrestle with Fed bank oversight issues

The Federal Reserve could retain oversight of large bank holding companies under a scaled-back regulatory reform plan being considered by key senators, but important questions remained unanswered, lobbyists said on Sunday.

Business economists see Fed rate hike in 6 months

Most U.S. business economists expect the Federal Reserve to raise benchmark interest rates within six months by between a quarter and a half percentage point, according to a survey released on Monday.

Economists see Fed rate hike in 6 months

Europe will stand by Greece: Sarkozy

French President Nicolas Sarkozy promised Greece Sunday that euro zone countries would help it overcome its financial problems and vowed a European crackdown on financial speculators Athens blames for its woes.

China to punish hackers, says no Google complaint

China has pledged to punish hackers who attacked Google if there is evidence to prove it, but said it has yet to receive any complaint from the world's top search engine.

China foreign minister says U.S. ties disrupted

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said on Sunday that relations with the United States had been seriously disrupted, after a rise in friction between the two big powers.

Under threat, Iraqis vote in crucial election

Iraqis vote on Sunday in a parliamentary election that will help to determine whether their shaky democracy can end sectarian conflict and defeat insurgents who are trying to plunge Iraq back into broader bloodshed.

In Europe, Volcker makes case for bank trading limits

Commercial banks will come to resemble hedge funds over time unless new rules are introduced setting limits on proprietary trading, White House economic adviser Paul Volcker said on Saturday.

Obama seeks to reduce role of U.S. nuclear weapons

President Barack Obama said on Friday a forthcoming review of the U.S. nuclear posture would reduce the number and role of nuclear weapons in Washington's national security strategy.

Palestinians, Israelis clash ahead of talks

Dozens of people were injured in clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces in Jerusalem and the West Bank Friday, as tension over land and holy sites mounted ahead of a relaunch of U.S.-mediated peace negotiations.

Bipartisan financial reform deal uncertain: Dodd

Senator Christopher Dodd, chief negotiator for the Democrats in Senate talks on financial regulation reform, said on Friday he was uncertain whether bipartisan support for a compromise bill could be achieved.

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