Romney widens lead over Gingrich in Florida: poll
Romney widens lead over Gingrich in Florida: poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House hopeful Mitt Romney widened his lead over rival Newt Gingrich to 11 percentage points in Florida, according to Reuters/Ipsos online poll results on Saturday, up from 8 points a day earlier, as he cemented his front-runner status in the Republican nomination race.
Read More - Romney widens lead over Gingrich in Florida: poll
Police fire tear gas at Oakland, 200 arrested
Police fire tear gas at Oakland, 200 arrested
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - Riot police fought running skirmishes with anti-Wall Street protesters on Saturday, firing tear gas and bean bag projectiles and arresting more than 200 people in clashes that injured three officers and at least one demonstrator.
Read More - Police fire tear gas at Oakland, 200 arrested
Iran "very optimistic" on nuclear experts’ visit
Iran "very optimistic" on nuclear experts' visit
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Sunday it was very optimistic over a visit by U.N. nuclear inspectors aimed at shedding light on suspected military aspects of Tehran's atomic work but suggested Tehran would curb cooperation if the experts became a "tool" for outside powers.
Read More - Iran "very optimistic" on nuclear experts' visit
Romney widens lead over Gingrich in Florida: poll
Romney widens lead over Gingrich in Florida: poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House hopeful Mitt Romney widened his lead over rival Newt Gingrich to 11 percentage points in Florida, according to Reuters/Ipsos online poll results on Saturday, up from 8 points a day earlier, as he cemented his front-runner status in the Republican nomination race.
Read More - Romney widens lead over Gingrich in Florida: poll
Police fire tear gas at Oakland, 200 arrested
Police fire tear gas at Oakland, 200 arrested
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - Riot police fought running skirmishes with anti-Wall Street protesters on Saturday, firing tear gas and bean bag projectiles and arresting more than 200 people in clashes that injured three officers and at least one demonstrator.
Read More - Police fire tear gas at Oakland, 200 arrested
Iran "very optimistic" on nuclear experts’ visit
Iran "very optimistic" on nuclear experts' visit
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Sunday it was very optimistic over a visit by U.N. nuclear inspectors aimed at shedding light on suspected military aspects of Tehran's atomic work but suggested Tehran would curb cooperation if the experts became a "tool" for outside powers.
Read More - Iran "very optimistic" on nuclear experts' visit
Greece, creditors on verge of clinching debt deal
Greece, creditors on verge of clinching debt deal
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece and its private creditors said on Saturday they were piecing together the final elements of a debt swap and expected to have a deal ready next week, essential for sealing a new bailout and avoiding an uncontrolled default.
Read More - Greece, creditors on verge of clinching debt deal
Trade cheats beware: new U.S. team will come after you: Kirk
Trade cheats beware: new U.S. team will come after you: Kirk
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - A new team of U.S. trade enforcers will make countries think twice about putting up unfair barriers to American exports, President Barack Obama's top trade official said.
Read More - Trade cheats beware: new U.S. team will come after you: Kirk
Bad weather stops work on capsized Italian cruise ship
Bad weather stops work on capsized Italian cruise ship
GIGLIO, Italy (Reuters) - Divers searching for bodies on the Costa Concordia, the wrecked cruise ship that lies capsized off the Italian coast, suspended work on Sunday after heavy seas and strong winds caused the vessel to shift noticeably, authorities said.
Read More - Bad weather stops work on capsized Italian cruise ship
Push for inquiry into Australia Day fiasco
Push for inquiry into Australia Day fiasco
THE Coalition says tough questions remain as unionist named as go-between tries to hose down own comments.
Read More - Push for inquiry into Australia Day fiasco
