Politics
Congress advances emergency economic aid plans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led U.S. Congress took steps on Thursday to give President-elect Barack Obama the weapons he wants to fight a worsening economic recession by advancing legislation to provide nearly $1.2 trillion in emergency spending. Full Article
House to seek $825 billion in economic stimulus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives unveiled an $825 billion tax cut and spending bill on Thursday they hope will help President-elect Barack Obama reverse the steep decline in the U.S. economy. Full Article | Video
Obama-mania hits the shops
Jan 14 - President-elect Barack Obama has the Midas touch, as shoppers, ahead of the inauguration, are snatching anything with his name or image. Play Video
Crisis in Gaza
Israel continues its military offensive into the Gaza Strip as Hamas provides no respite to rockets fired into Israel's cities.
