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Time running out for Iran on nuclear issue -W.House
WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The White House said on Friday time was running out for Iran to meet its obligations over its nuclear program and said a vote by the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog to rebuke Iran showed the world's unity on the issue. Full Article
Time running out for Iran on nuclear issue: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Friday time was running out for Iran to meet its obligations over its nuclear program and said a vote by the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog to rebuke Iran showed the world's unity on the issue. Full Article
U.S. says world analyzing China's climate goals
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House gave a mixed reaction on Friday to China's plans to cut its carbon intensity levels, welcoming the proposal but saying the world would watch whether Beijing kept its promises to tackle climate change. Full Article
Obama to outline Afghan endgame in speech
(For more on Afghanistan, click on [nAFPAK]) * Obama to pressure Karzai to do more * Address will spotlight huge financial cost of war * Obama to brief NATO allies on Afghan plans By Ross Colvin and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - President ... Full Article
U.S. will be out of Afghanistan by 2017: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will not be in Afghanistan eight years from now, the White House said on Wednesday, as President Barack Obama prepared to explain to Americans next week why he is expanding the war effort. Full Article
Obama offers US climate cut, to attend Copenhagen
* Obama to attend start of U.N. climate conference * U.S. to cut emissions by 17 pct by 2020 versus 2005 * China hints will accept delay on treaty until 2010 * New Zealand passes emissions trading law, Australia poised By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, Nov 25 ... Full Article
FACTBOX: White House lays out Copenhagen emissions proposal
(Reuters) - The White House laid out the U.S. negotiating position on Wednesday for U.N. climate change talks in Copenhagen, pledging to cut emissions roughly 17 percent by 2020 compared to 2005 levels, in line with legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. ... Full Article
FACTBOX-White House lays out Copenhagen emissions proposal
Nov 25 (Reuters) - The White House laid out the U.S. negotiating position on Wednesday for U.N. climate change talks in Copenhagen, pledging to cut emissions roughly 17 percent by 2020 compared to 2005 levels, in line with legislation in the U.S. House ... Full Article
Obama offers U.S. climate cut, to attend Copenhagen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States unveiled its proposal to cut greenhouse gases by 2020 on Wednesday and said President Barack Obama will attend U.N. climate talks in Copenhagen next month -- before other world leaders show up. Full Article
U.S. to propose 17 percent emissions cut in Copenhagen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will pledge to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent by 2020 at a U.N. climate change meeting in December, the White House said on Wednesday. Full Article
