Iraqi PM vows tough security action BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's new prime minister said on Tuesday he would do whatever it takes to restore stability, vowing to break deadlock over key security posts and crack down on gangs threatening oil exports.
Bush turns to financier Paulson to replace Snow WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush on Tuesday named Henry "Hank" Paulson as his new Treasury Secretary, enlisting a powerful Wall Street player to lead his economic team as he seeks to lift his sagging poll ratings.
Court rules no whistle-blower free-speech right WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A closely divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that government whistle-blowers are not protected by free-speech rights when they face employer discipline for trying to expose possible misconduct at work.
Iran wants fresh nuclear dialogue PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - Iran said on Tuesday it wanted to resume nuclear negotiations with the EU and could even talk to Washington if its arch-foe "changed behavior".
Spitzer wins Democrats' backing for NY BUFFALO, New York (Reuters) - New York's Democratic Party on Tuesday endorsed Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, who has earned a reputation as a crusader against unethical practices on Wall Street, as its candidate for governor of New York.
Afghan army patrols Kabul amid anger with US troops KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan troops patrolled the streets of Kabul and the capital was put under curfew for a second night on Tuesday after at least seven people were killed in the worst anti-U.S. riots since the 2001 fall of the Taliban.
