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World's patience with Iran is limited: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The world is losing patience with Iran's behavior over its nuclear program and Tehran will be responsible for the consequences if it fails to meet its obligations, the White House said on Friday. Full Article
World's patience with Iran is limited: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The world is losing patience with Iran's behavior over its nuclear program and Tehran will be responsible for the consequences if it fails to meet its obligations, the White House said on Friday. Full Article
U.S. says Sudan's 2010 elections in doubt
* U.S. cites lack of political will to resolve issues * Statement comes after U.S. envoy's visit to Sudan * Strains raise fears north-south civil war could restart WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Sudan may be unable to hold credible elections in coming ... Full Article
U.S. says Sudan's 2010 elections in doubt
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sudan may be unable to hold credible elections in coming months because the ruling party and opposition cannot agree on ground rules for the polls, the U.S. State Department said on Friday. Full Article
U.S. landmines policy still under review
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A review of U.S. landmines policy is ongoing and will take awhile to complete, a State Department spokesman said on Wednesday, clarifying an earlier comment that the Obama administration had concluded it needed the weapons. Full Article
Israeli settlement limits may help peace effort: U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Israeli decision on Wednesday to limit settlement construction in the West Bank fell short of the U.S. goal of a full freeze but was more than previous government have done and could advance peace efforts, U.S. officials said. ... Full Article
Israeli settlement limits may help peace effort-US
* Clinton says Israeli offer a step forward * Mitchell repeats U.S. goal of resumed peace talks * Offer could have 'positive effect' on ground - Mitchell (Adds additional quotes, background) By David Alexander WASHINGTON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - An Israeli ... Full Article
U.S. will not join treaty banning landmines
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has no plans to join a global treaty banning landmines because a policy review found the United States could not meet its security commitments without them, the State Department said on Tuesday. Full Article
U.S. landmines policy still under review -official
* Old policy rejecting Mine Ban Treaty remains in force * U.S. observers to attend treaty review for first time By David Alexander WASHINGTON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - A review of U.S. landmines policy is ongoing and will take awhile to complete, a State Department ... Full Article
Obama administration urged to join Mine Ban Treaty
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. acceptance of a treaty banning landmines is "long, long overdue" and President Barack Obama should use a 10-year review this weekend to announce plans to join the accord, anti-landmines campaigners said on Monday. Full Article
