Romney wins Illinois

In the Republican presidential nomination race in the United States, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney appears certain to win the state of Illinois.

Tornado destroys city in southern U.S.

A tornado has virtually obliterated the town of Marysville, Indiana, in the southern U.S., reports American media, with reference to local authorities. In addition to Indiana, the elements targeted Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Ohio. There have been no reports of deaths or injuries.

US welcomes Iran’s offer to resume nuclear talks

Laaska News  Feb. 18, 2012

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has welcomed Iran’s willingness to resume negotiations on the nation’s nuclear program, calling it an important step.

Clinton spoke to reporters in Washington on Friday after a meeting with European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton.

US to keep up foreign aid – Obama

Laaska News Jan 31, 2012

The US will not roll up its assistance to foreign countries.

In his virtual interview with YouTube and Google+ users in the White House President Barack Obama said that only 1 percent of the national

US asks China to cooperate in sanctions on Iran

Laaska News Jan 27, 2012

The United States is calling on China to cooperate in sanctions against Iran and to block Iran’s exports of crude oil.

Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai in Washington on Thursday. Details of the meeting have not been released.

Obama: Determined to win re-election

Laaska News Jan 27, 2012

US President Barack Obama says he must win re-election to protect his country’s economic future.

In an interview with ABC News on Thursday, Obama said signs of a recovery are finally in sight, and he wants to stay in office to continue implementing his policies.

US:Romney attacks Gingrich in Republican debate

Laaska News Jan 24, 2011

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has fiercely attacked his main Republican nomination rival Newt Gingrich over his work for a troubled housing mortgage firm.

US aircraft carrier sails through Strait of Hormuz + Related Articles

US aircraft carriers to deliver ‘direct message to Iran’

Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (AFP Photo / US Navy / Rafael Martie / Handout).

US – Gingrich beats Romney in South Carolina primaries

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Newt Gingrich has convincingly beaten Mitt Romney in South Carolina’s primary election. With 95% of the vote counted, Gingrich had 41% to Romney’s 27%.

EU to freeze Iranian central bank assets

Officials of the European Union have agreed to freeze the assets of Iran’s central bank as part of new sanctions against the nation’s nuclear development program.

Iran’s gov’t welcomes US rescue of fishermen

Iran’s government has welcomed the US Navy’s rescue of Iranian fishermen held by pirates in the northern Arabian Sea. But Iran limited the expression of appreciation to overseas broadcasting.

US criticizes Iran on Homuz statement

Laaska news  Dec. 29, 2011

The United States has criticized Iran’s warnings to block the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a direct threat.

State Department spokesperson Mark Toner said Tehran is trying to distract international attention away from the real issue of its continuing non-compliance on international nuclear obligations.

Obama supported by almost half of Americans

Laaska news  Dec. 21, 2011

U.S. President Barack Obama’s popularity rating has risen by 5 points over the month, reaching close to 50 percent. Experts link this to the firm stance adopted by the American leader on the issue of maintaining tax breaks for the middle class. The Republican opposition boasts 31 percent support. Their

MIDDLE-EAST CRISIS

Laaska news  Dec. 21, 2011
Iran suspends trade transactions with UAE
U.S. insists on Syrian president’s ouster

Arab monarchs demand Damascus stop “killing machine”

Pakistan:US forces withdraw from frontline base in Pakistan

Laaska news  Dec. 12, 2011

The United States has withdrawn its forces from an air base in southwestern Pakistan as demanded by the Pakistani government.

On November 26th, helicopters belonging to the international forces based in Afghanistan crossed the border and launched an attack in northwestern Pakistan, killing 24 Pakistani soldiers.

Pakistan:US ordered to vacate Pakistan base

Laaska news  Nov. 27,2011

The Pakistani government has given the US 15 days to vacate an air base the CIA is suspected of using for unmanned drones, the AP reports from Islamabad.

Somalia:U.S. wants to see regional groups lead fight against Al-Shabaab

Laaska news  Nov.22,2011

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) — The United States said on Monday that regional groups should take the lead in fighting Al-Shabaab, an al Qaeda-backed militia group in Somalia.

Canberra:Obama outlines US agenda in Asia-Pacific region

Laaska News  Nov. 17,2011

US President Barack Obama is to outline his country’s new strategy toward Asia in a speech to Australia’s parliament on Thursday.

Canberra:US to station Marines in Australia

Laaska News  Nov. 16,2011
U.S. military presence boosts mixed reactions in Australia

US President Barack Obama has agreed with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard to expand the US military presence in Australia by stationing 2,500 troops there.

US: One in five Americans has hearing loss – study

Laaska News  Nov. 15,2011

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — Nearly a fifth of all Americans 12 years or older have hearing loss so severe that it may make communication difficult, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins University researchers and published Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine.