US plans 'limited act' against Syria over chemical claim President Barack Obama has said the US is considering a "limited narrow act" in response to the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian army. Mr Obama stressed that no "final... (photo: White House / Pete Souza) BBC News Chemical Weapons Photos Syrian War US Military Act on Syria Wikipedia: Syria and weapons of mass destruction |
Apple rolls out iPhone trade-ins - for the US Apple has launched a trade-in programme in its US retail stores for older models of its iPhone as it gears up for the launch of a new... (photo: AP / Kin Cheung) Stuff Apple Inc. Photos US Wikipedia: Apple Inc. iPhone |
US Open 2013: Andy Murray beats Leonardo Mayer in second round Defending champion Andy Murray withstood some heavy hitting from Argentina's Leonardo Mayer to reach the third round of the US Open in four sets. Murray, seeded third, dropped his first set of... (photo: WN / Aaron Gilbert) BBC News Andy Murray Photos Tennis US Open Wikipedia: 2013 US Open (tennis) |
North Korea Withdraws Invite For US Envoy North Korea has rescinded its invitation for a senior US envoy to travel to Pyongyang to seek the release an American sentenced to 15 years of hard labour. Bob King, the special envoy for North Korean... (photo: UN / Pierre Albouy) Skynews Korea Photos Pyongyang Travel Wikipedia: Pyongyang |
Greek Festival returns for 41st year this weekend – SLIDESHOW Janet Adams Photographer- Business First Email | Google+ | Twitter | LinkedIn This is your chance to “Live Greek for a Weekend” and experience the artistry and... (photo: WN / Marzena J.) Business Journal Festival Greece Photos UK Wikipedia: Greece |
A Travel Book With a Global, and Personal, Touch A 21-year-old artist has reinvented a cherished commodity for world travelers seeking an authentic experience in a new place: a local’s recommendation. In a limited-edition book (just 200 copies... (photo: WN / Marzena J.) The New York Times Artist Photos Tourists Travel Wikipedia: Tourism |
UK-US special relationship in danger, warns Philip Hammond Defence secretary tells of concern over renewed Franco-American alliance, while Ed Miliband insists bond will endure John Kerry's remarks on Syria, in which he praised France as the US's 'oldest ally'... (photo: AP / Sang Tan) The Guardian Photos Relationship UK US Wikipedia: Philip Hammond |
No surprises for Alexander and GOP incumbents NASHVILLE, Tenn. Faced with a potentially serious primary challenger, Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander was not about to sit back and wait. The former two-term govenror locked down endorsements, banked... (photo: AP / Alex Brandon) The Charlotte Observer Business Nashville Photos Politics Wikipedia: Lamar Alexander |