World powers reach Iran accord VIENNA (Reuters) - Major world powers struck what Britain called a far reaching agreement on Thursday on a so-called "carrots and sticks" package for Iran to halt sensitive nuclear fuel work.
Bush pledges full Haditha investigation WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush on Thursday pledged a thorough investigation into the killing of civilians at Haditha, an incident the White House said he learned of only when briefed by staff a month after a reporter asked about it.
US rejects North Korea invitation "The United States is not going to engage in bilateral negotiations with the government of North Korea," said White House spokesman Tony Snow, saying Washington was sticking to its position that any negotiations be conducted through a six-nation format.
US govt seeks $92 mln extra for Exxon Valdez spill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Thursday said it will pursue $92 million in extra damage claims against Exxon Mobil Corp. for the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska, the worst in U.S. history.
Bush urges compromise in immigration debate WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Thursday an overhaul of U.S. immigration law will require compromise on both sides of the volatile issue and there was "no excuse" for putting it off.
Reuters journalist freed in Iraq BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An Iraqi journalist working for Reuters was released from U.S. military custody at Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad on Thursday after 12 days in detention.
