U.S. expects Iran to reduce enriched uranium stocks by June 30
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States expects Iran to reduce its stockpile of low enriched uranium to the levels required under an interim nuclear deal by a June 30 deadline, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday.
Kerry out of bed, getting physical therapy after surgery: State Department
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was out of bed and began physical therapy on Wednesday, a day after surgery to repair a fracture in his right leg, the State Department said.
Obama: China ‘putting out feelers’ about joining Pacific trade pact
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said in a radio interview on Wednesday that China was “putting out feelers” about participating in a Pacific Rim trade pact at some point.
India and U.S. agree on ground-breaking defense projects
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India and the United States have sealed an agreement to jointly develop protective gear for soldiers against biological and chemical warfare, and another on building generators, defense officials said on Wednesday.
Republican Jindal to announce 2016 White House plans this month
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal plans to make an announcement in New Orleans this month on whether to join the crowded field of candidates seeking his party’s 2016 presidential nomination.
Clinton campaign snares Box CEO in courting young tech millionaires
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The last time Hillary Clinton ran for the White House in 2008, Aaron Levie was too busy building his start-up company to pay much attention to politics.
Obama signs bill reforming surveillance program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama signed into law on Tuesday legislation passed by Congress earlier in the day reforming a government surveillance program that swept up millions of Americans’ telephone records.
U.S. Congress reverses post September 11 surveillance program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed legislation reforming a government surveillance program that swept up millions of Americans’ telephone records, sending the bill to the White House for President Barack Obama to sign into law.
Pennsylvania state agents raid home of former Harrisburg mayor
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) – Agents from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office on Tuesday raided the home of Stephen Reed, former mayor of financially strapped Harrisburg, and carted away antiques and boxes.
U.S. House panel seeks to ban funding for U.S. embassy in Cuba
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A proposed U.S. House of Representatives appropriations bill released on Tuesday would prohibit funds for an American embassy or other diplomatic facility in Cuba beyond what existed before President Barack Obama’s December annou…
