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American women gain in school, lag at work

U.S. women have made big economic and educational gains in recent years, but they still trail men in terms of pay and participation in the workforce, according to a White House report released on Tuesday. More women than men have a high school education, more have university degrees, and more have graduate degrees
Huntsman's path to White House starts in China

Huntsman's path to White House starts in China

Jon Huntsman is a savvy operator who knows how to work a crowd. But it was someone in a crowd who worked Huntsman on a bitterly cold Sunday last month when the U.S. envoy to China was seen at a small anti-government protest in Beijing.
Foreign media in China face worsening conditions -survey

China blames foreign media for police fracas

The Chinese government blamed foreign reporters on Tuesday for a weekend ruckus with police who tried to prevent them covering a planned protest in Beijing, as rights groups slammed China for curtailing press freedoms.
U.S. ambassador to China decries violence against media

U.S. ambassador to China decries violence against media

The U.S. ambassador to China, who is considering a run for the White House, on Monday condemned the harassment and beating of some foreign reporters who went to cover a planned protest gathering against the government.
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US seeks immediate steps on Libya crisis

President Barack Obama consulted the leaders of Britain, France and Italy on Thursday on immediate steps to end the Libyan crisis, as Washington kept all options open, including sanctions and military action, to stem the bloodshed.
Has Libyan dictator Gaddafi muted Obama?

Has Libyan dictator Gaddafi muted Obama?

Barack Obama not naming Muammar Gaddafi in his comments on Libya has raised question if the dictator has muted the US President blocking Americans evacuation in Tripoli.
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Violence in Libya Outrageous: Obama

President Barack Obama termed the Gaddafi's crackdown on protestors in Libya as outrageous and unacceptable and is looking at the full range of options to respond to the crisis.
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Italy says 1,000 killed in Libya

Muammar Gaddafi's attempts to crush a revolt against his four-decade rule have killed as many as 1,000 people and split Libya, Italy's Foreign Minister said on Wednesday.
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Stiff challenges await new Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel

The former White House Chief of Staff elected to the post of mayor in Chicago has inherited a fair share of thorns with the crown, as the city struggles under severe financial crisis and a host of other issues.
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the Winning the Future Forum on Small Business in Ohio

Obama kicks off listening tour of businesses

Obama, with much of his Cabinet in tow, visited Ohio on Tuesday to try to reach out to U.S. entrepreneurs amid complaints from some small business owners that his policies inhibit growth. We're here to hear from you directly. We want your stories, your successes, your failures,
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Calls grow for stronger US response on Libya

The U.S. government faced mounting calls for action against Libya on Tuesday as the regime of Muammar Gaddafi used tanks, helicopters and warplanes to unleash fresh attacks on pro-democracy demonstrators.
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Northeast Ohio's Turnaround Hopes in National Spotlight on Obama Visit

The private organizations taking part putting together a small business forum involving President Barack Obama and his top officials on Sunday have big hopes and plans for revitalizing northeast Ohio, an area of the nation which boasts a strong industrial history that fell upon hard times in recent decades.

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