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• U.S. aims to sustain counterterrorism cooperation with Yemen: White House

  23-01-2015 21:44
  
  By Doina Chiacu and Julia Edwards WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States wants to continue its close counterterrorism cooperation with Yemen and does not see the Houthi rebel takeover of that government as a sign that Iran or al Qaeda are exerting control there, the White House said on Friday. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said he knew of no changes involving U.S. drone strikes on al Qaeda in Yemen, which Washington had conducted with the support of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who r
  
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• Scorsese stalls Bill Clinton documentary: report

  23-01-2015 21:35
  
  Famed director Martin Scorsese has shelved a partly finished documentary about Bill Clinton over disagreements with the former US president over control of the project, The New York Times reported Friday. The newspaper said the film was put aside indefinitely with the Clinton camp reluctant to provide fodder for critics ahead of wife Hillary's anticipated run for the White House in 2016.
  
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• Still an underdog, Santorum weighing another White House bid

  23-01-2015 19:58
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Rick Santorum admits that most people probably don't remember how he rallied to kick off the 2012 presidential election with a win in the lead-off Iowa caucuses.
  
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• U.S. to pursue counterterrorism cooperation with Yemen: White House

  23-01-2015 19:44
  
  The United States wants to continue its close counterterrorism cooperation with Yemen and does not see the rebel takeover of that government as a sign that either Iran or al Qaeda are exerting control there, the White House said on Friday. White House spokesman Josh Earnest also said he knew of no changes involving U.S. drone strikes on al Qaeda in Yemen, which Washington had conducted with the support of ousted President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. The United States is concerned about the political
  
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• U.S. says strong counterterrorism partnership in Yemen remains

  23-01-2015 19:29
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration continues to have a strong counterterrorism partnership with the national security infrastructure in Yemen, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said on Friday. The prime minister of Yemen, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, resigned on Thursday over pressure from rebels. (Reporting by Julia Edwards; Editing by Eric Beech)
  
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• U.S. says disagreements with Israel do not undermine security commitment

  23-01-2015 19:08
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Disagreements with Israel over how to contain Iran's nuclear programme do not undermine the U.S. commitment to Israel's security, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said on Friday. The United States is negotiating a deal with Iran over its nuclear capabilities, which Israel opposes. (Reporting By Julia Edwards)
  
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• Democrats set 2016 nominating convention for week of July 25

  23-01-2015 19:00
  
  The Democratic Party will meet the week of July 25 next year to nominate its 2016 presidential contender, gathering one week after Republicans convene to pick their White House candidate. Democratic Party officials said on Friday they were still in final negotiations with three cities - New York, Philadelphia and Columbus, Ohio - to host the nominating convention. "We are still in discussions with three excellent cities and are looking forward to a diverse and inclusive convention that displays
  
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• Romney senior advisers meet in Boston to discuss 2016: source

  23-01-2015 18:45
  
  Republican Mitt Romney's senior advisers met in Boston on Friday as the 2012 Republican presidential nominee considers mounting a third run for the White House in 2016, said a person familiar with the event. The session took place a day after Romney met in Utah with former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who is considering a presidential run of his own and is competing with Romney for donors and support from the Republican establishment. After that Utah meeting, there was no sign from either cam
  
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• Obama to speak with new Saudi king in coming days - White House

  23-01-2015 18:44
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to speak with the new Saudi King Salman in coming days, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said on Friday. Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah died early on Friday and his brother Salman became king. (Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Eric Beech)
  
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• U.S. says 'not clear' if Iran exerting control over rebels in Yemen

  23-01-2015 18:41
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It is "not clear" to the Obama administration whether Iran is exerting control over Houthi rebels in Yemen, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said on Friday. The Prime Minister of Yemen, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, resigned on Thursday over pressure from the rebels. (Reporting By Julia Edwards; Editing by Doina Chiacu)
  
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• Lawmakers seek more funding for Ohio uranium site cleanup

  23-01-2015 14:59
  
  The state's congressional delegation is urging the White House to fully fund the decontamination and decommissioning of a Cold War-era uranium plant in southern Ohio where hundreds of workers feared layoffs ...
  
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• Unintended Consequences of Obama’s Tax Cuts

  23-01-2015 13:00
  
  The real question is what unintended consequences would emerge. Truth is, while White House tax proposals are intended to hit only the very wealthy, they are likely to ding many people who are also middle class. Tax policy experts disagree as to how severe the knock-on effects would be. The White House plan raises the top capital gains and dividend tax rates for high-income households to 28 percent from about 25 percent.
  
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• Netanyahu basks in Congress invitation, but may shake U.S. ties

  23-01-2015 12:43
  
  By Luke Baker JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to accept an invitation to address the U.S. Congress just days before Israel's parliamentary election offers him invaluable pre-vote publicity, but may also have shaken the balance of U.S.-Israel ties. John Boehner, the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, issued the invitation without consulting the White House, a breach of protocol since it is normally up to a head of state to invite a foreign leader. It
  
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• Obama to address nation's mayors, discuss city-federal ties

  23-01-2015 09:18
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — American mayors are convening at the White House to meet with members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet and with senior White House officials to discuss relations between the federal government and the nation's cities.
  
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• Biden to travel to Saudi Arabia in 'coming days'

  23-01-2015 08:17
  
  U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will lead a delegation on a trip to Saudi Arabia in the coming days to pay respects in the aftermath of King Abdullah's death, Biden said in a statement. "King Abdullah’s death is a great loss for his country ... I always appreciated his frankness, his sense of history, his pride in his efforts to move his country forward, and his steadfast belief in the U.S.-Saudi relationship," Biden said in a statement released by the White House. "In the coming days, I will be
  
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• U.S. Vice President Biden to travel to Saudi Arabia in 'coming days'

  23-01-2015 06:50
  
  U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will lead a delegation on a trip to Saudi Arabia in the coming days to pay respects in the aftermath of King Abdullah's death, Biden said in a statement. "King Abdullah’s death is a great loss for his country ... I always appreciated his frankness, his sense of history, his pride in his efforts to move his country forward, and his steadfast belief in the U.S.-Saudi relationship," Biden said in a statement released by the White House. "In the coming days, I will be
  
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• U.S. says Obama's decision to visit India, not Pak 'in interest of all three countries'

  23-01-2015 06:40
  
  Karachi, Jan 23 (ANI): A senior White House official has said that United States President Barack Obama's decision to visit India but not Pakistan is "in the interest of all the three countries". According to the Express Tribune, Obama is the second U.S. President after Jimmy Carter to have not visited Pakistan during a trip to India. Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said that the President was not able to visit Pakistan in 2011 due to bilateral tensions that included the Bin Laden ra
  
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• Obama offers condolences on death of Saudi King Abdullah

  23-01-2015 06:14
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden will lead a U.S. delegation to Saudi Arabia in the coming days to pay respects to the family of deceased King Abdullah, the White House announced.
  
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• Does it really matter that Obama won't meet with Netanyahu?

  23-01-2015 00:42
  
  Citing Israel's upcoming election, the White House announced on Thursday that President Barack Obama will not meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visits the US in March. Netanyahu's speech to Congress will likely push for further sanctions on Iran, a proposal that goes against Obama’s agenda.
  
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