Archive for March 17th, 2009

Reuters – President Barack Obama and his national security advisers are considering expanding the covert U.S. war in Pakistan far beyond the tribal areas near the border with Afghanistan, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

AIG boss faces grilling in angry Congress (AFP)

Written by on Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 in 186659.

AFP – AIG boss Edward Liddy is set to take the hot seat in front of furious US lawmakers as a political firestorm rages over lavish employee bonuses awarded by the bailed-out insurer.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

U.S. rallies in 9th to eliminate P.R.

Written by on Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 in Latest News.

MIAMI (AP) — Hobbled and humbled in the World Baseball Classic, Team USA is still swinging. David Wright hit a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap a three-run rally Tuesday night, and the injury-plagued Americans qualified for this weekend’s semifinals with a 6-5 win over Puerto Rico. Wright’s hit eliminated Puerto Rico from the tournament. It was an especially sweet victory for the U.S. after Saturday’s embarrassment against Puerto Rico that triggered the mercy rule when the Americans fell 10 runs behind, ending the game in the seventh inning. This time they played a full nine, saving their best for last.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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