Obama rules out US ground troops in Libya
2011-03-19 07:13:55
US President Barack Obama on Friday explicitly ruled out deploying US ground troops into Libya...
Libyan gov't pledges compliance with ceasefire
Obama orders nuclear review, sees risk in Japan
2011-03-18 09:27:24
President Barack said on Thursday he had ordered a comprehensive review of US nuclear facilities and said radiation from an earthquake-stricken power plant in Japan posed a "substantial risk" to people nearby.
US shows growing alarm over nuke crisis
2011-03-17 16:38:02
The US urged its citizens to stay clear of an earthquake-crippled power plant.
Obama: Crisis won't alter stance on nuclear power
Obama urge 'maximum restraint' in Bahrain
2011-03-17 12:21:07
US President Barack Obama has called the kings of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to express "deep concern" about violence in Bahrain and urged "maximum restraint,"
Obama: Crisis won't alter stance on nuclear power
2011-03-17 08:56:14
Obama defended the use of nuclear energy despite the calamity in Japan where a nuclear power plant leaked radiation in the wake of a devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Experts, disaster teams sent to help Japanese counterparts
2011-03-15 08:49:40
The White House on Sunday said the United States has sent experts in nuclear reactors to Japan, where two nuclear reactors damaged in a massive earthquake are facing meltdown.
Obama, Petraeus meet to discuss Afghan drawdown
2011-03-15 09:16:40
US President Barack Obama on Monday met with US forces commander in Afghanistan David Petraeus to discuss the war in Afghanistan, and the expected drawdown of US forces there in July, said the White House.
US warship contaminated by radioactive plume
2011-03-14 19:58:13
The US Seventh Fleet said Monday it had moved its ships and aircraft away from a quake-stricken Japanese nuclear power plant after discovering low-level radioactive contamination.
United States issues travel warning for Japan
2011-03-14 06:25:07
The US State Department urged American citizens on Sunday to avoid going to Japan because of the powerful earthquake that damaged the Fukushima nuclear power reactors.
LA search-and-rescue team heads to Japan
2011-03-13 13:37:51
An elite search-and-rescue team affiliated with Los Angeles County Fire Department was en route to Japan to assist in rescue effort in the aftermath.
US readies relief for quake-hit Japan
2011-03-12 10:34:28
The United States would provide any help its close ally needed after a massive earthquake and tsunami killed hundreds.
Washington eyes growing role in Asia-Pacific region
2011-03-11 08:01:36
US hopes to increase influence through Trans-Pacific Partnership
