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100 days of Obama: Turning peril into possibility (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 05:57 PM PDT AP - Barack Obama opened his presidency by drawing an unflinching portrait of the challenges. Then he set about turning those perils into possibilities.

Inside accounts of interrogation approval differ (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 06:45 PM PDT AP - Release of Bush-era documents that shed more light on the origins of the CIA's use of harsh interrogation tactics has ignited a backstage battle between former Bush officials over a crucial May 2002 meeting that paved the way for use of waterboarding on a suspected al-Qaida leader.

Clinton tries to reassure Iraqis during visit (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 06:26 PM PDT AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton tried to reassure nervous Iraqis that the U.S. won't abandon them, even as she said the American troop withdrawal would stay on schedule despite a recent surge in violence.

IMF head says it will sell bonds to raise funds (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 05:04 PM PDT AP - The International Monetary Fund will sell bonds as a way to raise funds to lend to struggling nations, the head of the organization said Saturday, in a victory for developing countries.

Sec. Clinton makes first Baghdad visit (Politico) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 08:46 AM PDT Politico - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in unannounced visit to Baghdad that the recent spate of bombings is a sign that the situation in Iraq is improving, downplaying sectarian violence and said that U.S. support will not waiver.

Texas case before high court to test voting rights (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 06:21 PM PDT AP - The community of Canyon Creek was ranchland rich with limestone and cedar trees when Jim Crow held sway in the South. The first house wasn't built until the late 1980s and not even a hint of discrimination attaches to this little slice in suburbia.

Gore-Gingrich: Two longtime rivals face off again (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 06:10 PM PDT AP - Al Gore paused during his descent from atop the marble Capitol steps on his way to spar with an old rival, Newt Gingrich. Grinning as he glided toward a former aide he had spotted, Gore joked, "Just like old times."

Obama's health fine after trip to Mexico (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 05:47 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama's health is fine a little more than a week after he traveled to Mexico, where an outbreak of swine flu has killed at least 68 people and sickened more than 1,000, the White House said Saturday.

Analysis: IMF relevant again, money may fall short (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 06:15 PM PDT AP - Not long ago the International Monetary Fund seemed headed for relic status. Now it's once more flying high, rolling out ambitious plans to blanket an economically distressed world in dollars. Even grander designs are on the drawing board.

HHS tracking swine flu outbreak (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 03:33 PM PDT AP - The Health and Human Services Department says it is aggressively tracking a swine flu outbreak in Mexico.

Iceland's left wins resounding election victory (AFP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 06:38 PM PDT AFP - Iceland's interim leftist government won a resounding victory in a snap general election as voters punished the conservative party they blame for the country's economic meltdown seven months ago.

Rough economy threatens Zuma's SAfrica promises (AFP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 06:24 PM PDT AFP - Jacob Zuma led his African National Congress to election victory with sweeping promises to help the nation's poor, but will enter office with little room to manoeuvre due to a faltering economy.

Official: Ethiopia arrests 35 for coup plot (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 04:44 PM PDT AP - The Ethiopian government has arrested 35 people suspected of a coup attempt allegedly backed by an Ethiopian economist now teaching at a Pennsylvania university, a government spokesman said Saturday.

Obama: Give me ideas on tightening federal belt (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 04:07 PM PDT AP - Think you can do better than your federal boss? President Barack Obama wants to know how.

Mixed grade for Gibbs from W.H. press (Politico) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 03:25 PM PDT Politico - Robert Gibbs gave White House reporters a "strong A" Friday for their work over the first 100 days of the new administration.

Boxer: Get ready for tough re-election fight (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 02:33 PM PDT AP - U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer is warning Democratic supporters to get ready for a tough re-election campaign next year.

Obama health fine after trip to Mexico (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 01:23 PM PDT AP - The White House says President Barack Obama's health is fine a little more than a week after he traveled to Mexico, where an outbreak of swine flu has killed at least 68 people and sickened more than 1,000.

Key events in Obama's first 100 days (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 01:04 PM PDT AP - A look at key events during the first 100 days of Barack Obama's presidency:

Zuma claims 'resounding' victory in SAfrica polls (AFP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 01:03 PM PDT AFP - Jacob Zuma Saturday claimed a "resounding" victory for his ruling ANC party in South Africa's general election, vowing to steer a steady course in government while working to unite the nation.

World Bank to aid poor countries with public works (AP) Posted: 25 Apr 2009 12:18 PM PDT AP - The World Bank said Saturday it would provide poor countries with more than $55 billion for public work projects left in limbo when the recession dried up capital investment.

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