http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/3276-joe-biden.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/3276-joe-biden.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2090318-turkish-pm-talking-syria-with-obama-white-house.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is looking for stepped-up action on Syria as he meets with President Barack Obama at the White House. But the U.S. and Turkey remain far apart on how to handle Syria's bloody civil war. Erdogan is visiting Washington just days after two car bombs in Turkey killed dozens in the deadliest terrori... Thu, 16 May 2013 14:22:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2090318-turkish-pm-talking-syria-with-obama-white-house.html 2013-05-16T14:22:36Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2076110-prince-harry-salutes-war-dead-arlington.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Britain's Prince Harry saluted America's war dead in somber remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, pausing, too, to place flowers on the tombstone of President John F. Kennedy and visit the grave of a British World War II hero buried far from home. There were none of the shrieking throngs that greeted his arrival Thursday ... Fri, 10 May 2013 19:24:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2076110-prince-harry-salutes-war-dead-arlington.html 2013-05-10T19:24:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2074924-prince-harry-opens-weeklong-us-visit.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A buttoned-down Prince Harry joined Michelle Obama in honoring military families Thursday and toured an exhibition in Congress about land-mines, opening a weeklong U.S. visit devoted to the wounded victims of war. Shrieking onlookers gave him the pop-star treatment, but he was all royal business. The British soldier-prince had one of Ame... Fri, 10 May 2013 04:19:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2074924-prince-harry-opens-weeklong-us-visit.html 2013-05-10T04:19:15Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/2075242-michelle-obama-honors-military-mothers-tea.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama and military mothers had high tea like the British on Thursday. The afternoon White House affair, hosted by the first lady and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, was to recognize the women for Mother's Day, which is Sunday in the U.S. Britain's Prince Harry, who is on a weeklong visit to the U.S. devoted to the ... Thu, 09 May 2013 22:20:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/2075242-michelle-obama-honors-military-mothers-tea.html 2013-05-09T22:20:46Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2067338-biden-asks-clergy-to-moral-argument-guns.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden wants pastors, rabbis and nuns to tell their flocks that enacting gun control is the moral thing to do. But another vote may have to wait until Congress wraps up work on an immigration overhaul. Biden met for two-and-a-half hours Monday with more than a dozen leaders from various faith communities — Christian, Je... Tue, 07 May 2013 01:50:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2067338-biden-asks-clergy-to-moral-argument-guns.html 2013-05-07T01:50:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2053332-arab-league-sweetens-israel-palestinian-peace-plan.html JERUSALEM (AP) — The Arab League's decision to sweeten its decade-old proposal offering comprehensive peace with Israel has placed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a bind and swiftly exposed fissures in his new government. Netanyahu's chief peace negotiator on Tuesday welcomed the modified Arab proposal, while the prime minister remained silent, refle... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:18:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2053332-arab-league-sweetens-israel-palestinian-peace-plan.html 2013-04-30T18:18:43Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2052290-arabs-soften-stance-israels-final-borders.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Arab countries endorsed a Mideast peace plan Monday that would allow for small shifts in Israel's 1967 border, moving them closer to President Barack Obama's two-state vision. Speaking on behalf of an Arab League delegation to Washington, Qatari Prime Minister Sheik Hamad Bin Jassem Al Thani called for an agreement between Israel and a f... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:19:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2052290-arabs-soften-stance-israels-final-borders.html 2013-04-30T00:19:42Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2007394-senate-showdown-vote-gun-curbs-set-thursday.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's top Democrat has set Congress' first showdown vote for Thursday on President Barack Obama's gun control drive as a small but mounting number of Republicans appear willing to buck a conservative effort to prevent debate from even beginning. Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada announced his decision Tuesday as the White Hous... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:08:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2007394-senate-showdown-vote-gun-curbs-set-thursday.html 2013-04-10T01:08:26Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2008946-biden-threats-to-block-gun-bill-embarrassing.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden says he refuses to believe a small group of senators will block a vote on gun legislation. The vice president says it would be "embarrassing" if a filibuster would be the climax of a national tragedy like the shooting at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School. Biden spoke to law enforcement officers at the Wh... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:35:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2008946-biden-threats-to-block-gun-bill-embarrassing.html 2013-04-09T19:35:51Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1982976-pierson-1st-female-secret-service-head-sworn.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Veteran Secret Service agent Julia Pierson has been sworn in as the agency's first female director. During an Oval Office ceremony, President Barack Obama said Pierson is breaking the mold in the male-dominated agency. He also joked that she would have more control over his life and Vice President Joe Biden's than anyone except their spo... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:25:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1982976-pierson-1st-female-secret-service-head-sworn.html 2013-03-27T19:25:18Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/lifestyle/1967372-biden-honors-irish-prime-minister-heritage.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden is stretching the luck of the Irish a few more days as he hosts the country's prime minister for a St. Patrick's Day breakfast. Biden held the belated celebration Wednesday — a day after he returned from Rome for the pope's installation — in honor of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny at his Naval Observatory reside... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:41:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/lifestyle/1967372-biden-honors-irish-prime-minister-heritage.html 2013-03-20T14:41:27Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/lifestyle/1964032-kenny-tells-us-congress-n-ireland-worries.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny urged U.S. Congress members Tuesday to keep up the pressure for reconciliation between the republic and Northern Ireland. Lawmakers hosted Kenny and President Barack Obama for an annual luncheon belatedly marking St. Patrick's Day, replete with bagpipes, green-and-white flowers and Guinness beer. Earlier, ... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:01:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/lifestyle/1964032-kenny-tells-us-congress-n-ireland-worries.html 2013-03-20T03:01:56Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/1964128-pope-francis-protect-poor-earth.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — After a week marked by acts of simplicity and openness, Pope Francis finally let his words do the talking as he officially began his stewardship of the Catholic Church on Tuesday. "Please," he implored the tens of thousands, both poor and powerful, gathered outside St. Peter's Basilica. "Let us be protectors of creation, protectors of ... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:37:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/1964128-pope-francis-protect-poor-earth.html 2013-03-19T23:37:43Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1960564-pope-wades-crowds-surprising-onlookers.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — Walking up to crowds, shaking hands with surprised bystanders in the street, mixing his formal speeches with off-the-cuff remarks, Pope Francis stamped his own style on the papacy Sunday. His humor and down-to-earth manner captivated those filling St. Peter's Square in Rome to overflowing, and he worked the crowd in a way that had to g... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1960564-pope-wades-crowds-surprising-onlookers.html 2013-03-17T19:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/1952622-obama-sends-prayers-warm-wishes-to-pope.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama offered prayers and warm wishes Wednesday to the newly elected pope, applauding the selection of the first pope from the Americas as a sign of the region's strength and vitality. He said his joy on the historic election of former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, who chose the papal name Francis, was shared by... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:10:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/1952622-obama-sends-prayers-warm-wishes-to-pope.html 2013-03-13T22:10:32Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1929366-us-saudi-united-front-syria-iran.html RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The United States and Saudi Arabia on Monday presented a united front to Iran and Syria. They warned Syrian President Bashar Assad that they will boost support to rebels fighting to oust him unless he steps down and put Iran's leadership on notice that time is running out for a diplomatic resolution to concerns about its nuclear program. ... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:24:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1929366-us-saudi-united-front-syria-iran.html 2013-03-04T14:24:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1874440-iran-sanctions-nuclear-talks-with-us-futile.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — American proposals for direct talks with Iran are pointless while Washington is "holding a gun" to the country through sanctions, Iran's supreme leader said Thursday, quashing a possible breakthrough in contacts with the West over the nuclear standoff. The message from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say in all major decision... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1874440-iran-sanctions-nuclear-talks-with-us-futile.html 2013-02-07T17:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1866714-french-troops-to-quit-timbuktu-this-week.html TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — In a new phase of the Mali conflict, French airstrikes targeted the fuel depots and desert hideouts of Islamic extremists in northern Mali overnight Monday, as French forces planned to hand control of Timbuktu to the Malian army this week. After taking control of the key cities of northern Mali, forcing the Islamic rebels to retreat ... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1866714-french-troops-to-quit-timbuktu-this-week.html 2013-02-04T20:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/1867116-oil-falls-to-97-weeks-strong-gains.html NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices fell below $97 a barrel Monday on signs that the U.S. and Iran may restart nuclear negotiations. In midday trading in New York benchmark oil for March delivery was down $1.43 to $96.34 a barrel. Oil prices have been rising steadily since they traded near $86 a barrel in mid-December as hopes rose for an improving world economy. ... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/1867116-oil-falls-to-97-weeks-strong-gains.html 2013-02-04T16:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1865100-iran-positive-noncommittal-talks-with-us.html MUNICH (AP) — Iran's foreign minister on Sunday welcomed the United States' willingness to hold direct talks with Tehran in the standoff over its nuclear program but didn't commit to accepting the offer — insisting that Washington must show "fair and real" intentions to resolve the issue and complaining about "threatening rhetoric." Ali Akbar Salehi insis... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1865100-iran-positive-noncommittal-talks-with-us.html 2013-02-03T13:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1863832-syrian-rebels-advance-aleppo-airport.html BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels captured a strategic neighborhood near Aleppo's international airport on Saturday, putting opposition fighters in control of a key road that the regime has used to ferry supplies and reinforcements to soldiers fighting in the embattled northern city, activists said. Elsewhere in the nation, fighting continued unabated, killing ... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1863832-syrian-rebels-advance-aleppo-airport.html 2013-02-02T18:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1863732-biden-us-would-hold-direct-talks-iran-serious.html MUNICH (AP) — The United States is prepared to hold direct talks with Iran in the standoff over its nuclear ambitions, Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday — but he insisted that Tehran must show it is serious and Washington won't engage in such talks merely "for the exercise." During a trip to an international security conference in Germany, Biden also... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1863732-biden-us-would-hold-direct-talks-iran-serious.html 2013-02-02T18:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1863952-nato-chief-dismisses-russian-missile-defense-worry.html MUNICH (AP) — NATO's secretary general said Saturday the alliance has no intention of backing down on its plans for a European missile defense system, despite ongoing criticism from Russia. Anders Fogh Rasmussen told a small group of reporters on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference that in dealings with Moscow "this question of missile defense... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1863952-nato-chief-dismisses-russian-missile-defense-worry.html 2013-02-02T17:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1861124-syrian-opposition-willing-to-meet-with-regime.html MUNICH (AP) — Syria's top opposition leader said Friday that he was willing to sit down for talks with President Bashar Assad's government to "ease the pain of the Syrian people," but emphasized that his goal is to "overthrow the regime by peaceful means." Addressing a gathering of the world's top diplomats and defense officials at the Munich Security Con... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1861124-syrian-opposition-willing-to-meet-with-regime.html 2013-02-01T22:13:00Z