Accused governor to fight charges
December 20, 2008
Accused governor to fight charges
Scandal-hit Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has told reporters he is innocent of any crime and will not be resigning his position.
Blackwater ‘could lose Iraq role’
December 18, 2008
The incident in Baghdad in September 2007 sparked anger across Iraq
Blackwater could lose its licence to operate in Iraq, rendering it unable to provide security for US diplomats, a US State Department internal report says.
Iraqi journalist throws shoes at President Bush
December 15, 2008
A man (centre) throws a shoe at US President George W Bush during a news conference with Iraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad.
Ice storm cripples north-east US
December 14, 2008
The aftermath of the ice storm
As many as 1m people have been left without power in the north-eastern US after one of the worst ice storms in a decade crippled the electricity grid.
White House considers auto rescue
December 13, 2008
White House considers auto rescue
The White House says it is considering using money earmarked to rescue the US banking industry to bail out the country’s struggling carmakers.
US in new push for auto bailout
December 6, 2008
GM, Ford and Chrysler say their collapse would effect the US economy
The US authorities are stepping up efforts to agree a deal worth billions of dollars to bail out the country’s three big carmakers.
US gives Mexico anti-drug funding
December 4, 2008
US gives Mexico anti-drug funding
A $197m (£133m) aid package to help Mexico fight drugs cartels has been released by the US government.
Clinton named secretary of state
December 2, 2008
Clinton named secretary of state
US President-elect Barack Obama has nominated his former rival, Hillary Clinton, as his secretary of state.
Chavez announces re-election plan
December 1, 2008
Mr Chavez wants to hold a second referendum on the issue
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has announced a plan to seek a constitutional amendment to allow him to stand for re-election.
Betancourt makes Colombia return
November 30, 2008
Ingrid Betancourt is expected to visit other Latin American countries
Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt has made a surprise visit to Colombia for the first time since she was dramatically freed five months ago.