Chinese President Hu Jintao and President ObamaHu Jintao Arriving For State Visit Focused On Economics, Security, Human Rights -- Washington Post
Chinese President Hu Jintao is scheduled to arrive in Washington Tuesday for a state visit replete with ceremonial flourishes but driven by high-priority economic, global security and human rights issues.
After a tense year that saw frequent verbal clashes between Washington and Beijing on everything from trade and currency to North Korea and the South China Sea, Hu is seeking to reaffirm China's position as a rising power but also to calm fears over its intentions.
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MIDDLE EAST
Teenager killed as Israeli tanks enter Gaza. IDF foils attempted terror attack along Gaza border.
Rebel Israel MPs rewarded by Benjamin Netanyahu.
60 Iraqis killed when suicide bomber attacks police applicants.
Iranians say goodbye to 10 cent gasoline.
Iran: Sanctions won't stop nuclear drive. Iran wants Istanbul talks to focus on politics, Spiegel reports.
UN prosecutor hails Hariri indictment. Hizbullah supporters protest in streets of Lebanon.
Suicide bombing in Iraq kills 45 police recruits.
On final tour in Iraq, daily grind combines with goodwill missions.
Medvedev begins Middle East tour in West Bank.
ASIA
Sri Lanka flood victims vent fury.
India to tear down flats at centre of graft scandal.
China, U.S. eager to put a happy face on relations.
Australian floods spread to Victoria state.
North Korea spends about a third of income on military: group.
North Korea 'hit by foot-and-mouth outbreak'.
AFRICA
Tunisia coalition hits trouble on day two.
Sudanese opposition leader arrested.
Pirates seized record 1,181 hostages in 2010.
UN team examines seized Iranian weapons in Nigeria.
Mediators say progess slow on Ivory Coast dispute.
Sudan arrests Islamic leader amid calls for protests.
South Sudan officials prepare for referendum result.
Egyptian, Algerian, Mauritanian set selves alight.
EUROPE
Spain holds 10 in first anti-Eta raids since ceasefire.
Ukraine probe of former PM raises concern in West.
Greece bombs: Nine suspected anarchists in Athens trial.
Europe goes slow on rescue fund, stress tests.
Cold War issues still part of U.S.-Russia discussions.
In Romania, turmoil fuels nostalgia for communism.
Berlusconi weakened by latest sex scandal. Prosecutors: Berlusconi had many prostitutes.
Swiss lawmakers angry at alleged US spying program.
AMERICAS
Haitian police take ex-dictator to court. UN rights office says Haiti ex-dictator could be prosecuted after return. Witness: The strange day "Baby Doc" Duvalier took over Haiti.
Paraguay: Leftist guerrillas vow "no mercy" with backpack bomb that injures 5 people.
Number of innocents killed in Mexico drug war up 172%.
Hu Jintao set for lavish White House reception on state visit.
Parents of dead Mexican teenager sue U.S. government.
Scientists warn California could be struck by winter ‘superstorm’.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Shin Bet chief: Al-Qaida affiliated groups behind Gaza violence.
Despite Obama's vow, Gitmo still open.
Yemen jails two for alleged links to Al-Qaeda, anti-U.S. cleric.
Al Qaeda and the U.S., still battling (book review).
US rejects ransom payments to Al-Qaeda: Obama advisor.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. States warned of $2 trillion pensions shortfall.
Facebook U-turns on phone and address data sharing.
Swiss bank UBS to change much-mocked dress code.
China: A strategy to straddle the planet.
China’s lending hits new heights.
US companies expand goals as China leader arrives.
Steve Jobs: What may the future hold for iPad, iPhone inventor?
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