12/23 Reuters: Top News

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Reuters: Top News Geithner: Tight lending threatens U.S. recovery December 22, 2009 at 10:49 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner expressed confidence on Tuesday that the U.S. economy was on a solid recovery path, but said tight lending practices by banks still pose a risk. Rajaratnam objects to scheduling of Galleon cases December 22, 2009 at 10:48 pm NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lawyers for Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam objected on Tuesday to the government's request to schedule his criminal trial ahead of a parallel SEC case, saying the move could compromise the defense's case. Colombia says rebels murder kidnapped governor December 22, 2009 at 10:18 pm BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia said on Tuesday FARC guerrillas slit a state governor's throat hours after they kidnapped him during a brazen raid in one of worst rebel strikes during President Alvaro Uribe's government. Drug gang revenge attack kills Mexico marine's family December 22, 2009 at 8:31 pm QUINTIN ARAUZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Drug gang hitmen shot dead the grieving mother, brother, sister and aunt of an elite Mexican marine who died after taking part in a raid that killed a notorious drug lord, police said on Tuesday. Honduras' Zelaya stuck in embassy for Christmas December 22, 2009 at 6:34 pm TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya will spend Christmas with his family stuck inside the soldier-ringed Brazilian Embassy where he has been holed up for months after being toppled in a June coup. Rajaratnam objects to scheduling of Galleon cases December 22, 2009 at 6:04 pm NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lawyers for Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam objected on Tuesday to the government's request to schedule his criminal trial ahead of a parallel SEC case, saying the move could "compromise" the defense's case. Geithner: Tight lending threatens U.S. recovery December 22, 2009 at 5:50 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner expressed confidence on Tuesday that the U.S. economy was on a solid recovery path, but said tight lending practices by banks still pose a risk. Treasury finds holes in stimulus tax breaks December 22, 2009 at 4:38 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Billions of dollars worth of tax breaks in the U.S. economic stimulus plan may present a big problem during the tax filing season ramps up as the Internal Revenue Service cannot verify who is eligible for them. Treasury sanctions Iraq-based insurgent group December 22, 2009 at 3:42 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday imposed sanctions on an Iraq-based insurgent group that it said threatened the peace and stabilization efforts in Iraq. Mexican relatives die in likely revenge attack December 22, 2009 at 2:10 pm QUINTIN ARAUZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Suspected drug gang hitmen shot dead the grieving mother, brother and sister of an elite Mexican marine who died after taking part in a raid that killed a top drug lord, police said on Tuesday. U.S. home sales bolster economic growth prospects December 22, 2009 at 12:45 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of previously owned U.S. homes jumped to the highest level in nearly three years last month, the latest sign the economic recovery was gaining steam after growing below expectations in the third quarter. U.S. military defends pregnancy punishment in Iraq December 22, 2009 at 12:40 pm BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The U.S. military commander in northern Iraq defended on Tuesday a new policy imposing strict penalties, including possible jail time, for troops who become pregnant or get other soldiers pregnant. Colombia's troops hunt for kidnapped governor December 22, 2009 at 12:34 pm BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian troops on Tuesday searched for a local governor kidnapped by leftist FARC guerrillas in a nighttime raid that could test President Alvaro Uribe's security campaign. Demjanjuk trial hears of Nazi death camp horrors December 22, 2009 at 12:18 pm MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - A survivor of the Nazi death camp at which John Demjanjuk is accused of helping to kill 27,900 Jews recalled in court on Tuesday losing his wife after a three-day train journey to the extermination center. EU calls for more U.S. involvement in climate works December 22, 2009 at 12:01 pm BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union called on the United States on Tuesday to play a bigger role in combating climate change, after Sweden described the Copenhagen summit last week as a "great failure." Nestle made misleading drink health claims: FDA December 22, 2009 at 11:13 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Swiss food giant Nestle made misleading claims about the health benefits of some children's beverages, U.S. regulators said in letters released on Tuesday. Investigation finds Lithuania had secret CIA jails December 22, 2009 at 10:54 am VILNIUS (Reuters) - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ran a secret prison in Lithuania where al Qaeda suspects may have been held, a parliamentary probe in the Baltic state found on Tuesday. International community has failed Gaza: aid groups December 22, 2009 at 10:36 am LONDON (Reuters) - The international community has betrayed the people of Gaza by failing to end an Israeli blockade to allow the territory to be rebuilt, a group of 16 rights groups said in a report on Tuesday. NATO says no deadline for Afghan troop withdrawal December 22, 2009 at 9:58 am KABUL (Reuters) - The head of NATO said on Tuesday there would be no deadline for the exit of allied troops from Afghanistan, as fears grow among Afghans that foreign forces will leave before their own troops are able to guarantee security. Russia, U.S. plan unprecedented nuclear cut: Lavrov December 22, 2009 at 5:50 am MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia and the United States plan unprecedented cuts to their Cold War arsenals of nuclear weapons under a new arms reduction deal, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying on Tuesday. Suspected rebels kidnap Colombian governor December 22, 2009 at 2:21 am BOGOTA (Reuters) - A Colombian state governor was kidnapped on Monday after gunmen dressed in military uniforms attacked his home in an assault authorities said was carried out by left-wing FARC guerrillas. Japan minister says May is deadline for U.S. base December 22, 2009 at 2:12 am TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Defence Minister Toshimi Kitazwa said on Tuesday that May was the deadline for resolving a row over the relocation of a U.S. military base on the southern island of Okinawa which risks fraying ties with Washington. Iran nuclear trigger report fabricated by U.S.: Ahmadinejad December 22, 2009 at 2:09 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A reported confidential Iranian technical document describing Tehran's efforts to design an atomic bomb trigger was forged by Washington, Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told a U.S. news program on Monday. Obama picks Schmidt as cyber-security chief December 21, 2009 at 11:46 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has picked former Bush administration adviser Howard Schmidt to serve as national cybersecurity coordinator, The Washington Post reported on Monday. China looks to WTO probe into U.S. tire duties December 21, 2009 at 10:26 pm BEIJING (Reuters) - China has sought a WTO probe into U.S. duties on Chinese-made tires but was stymied for now by U.S. objections, state media said, the latest in a series of disputes between the two economic giants to reach the global trade umpire.   This email was sent to createrofheaven.internationalnews@blogger.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.