http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/hudsons-brotherinlaw-arrested-on-murder-warrant-14089179.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/hudsons-brotherinlaw-arrested-on-murder-warrant-14089179.html?r=RSS <p>US police have formally arrested the brother-in-law of actress Jennifer Hudson in connection with the murders of her mother, brother and young nephew.</p> North America Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:19:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/hillary-clinton-confirmed-as-obamas-secretary-of-state-14088498.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/hillary-clinton-confirmed-as-obamas-secretary-of-state-14088498.html?r=RSS <p>US President-elect Barack Obama has confirmed Hillary Clinton will serve in his administration as Secretary of State.</p> North America Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-announce-to-key-cabinet-nominations-14087759.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-announce-to-key-cabinet-nominations-14087759.html?r=RSS <p>US president-elect Barack Obama is due to officially name some of his key cabinet nominations today.</p> North America Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/shuttle-landing-detours-to-california-14087239.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/shuttle-landing-detours-to-california-14087239.html?r=RSS <p>Bad weather means the space shuttle Endeavour has been re-routed for landing.</p> North America Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:18:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/shuttle-due-to-land-in-florida-14086791.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/shuttle-due-to-land-in-florida-14086791.html?r=RSS <p>The shuttle Endeavour is making its way back to earth and is due to land in Florida this evening. </p> North America Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/walmart-employee-killed-in-sale-stampede-14085848.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/walmart-employee-killed-in-sale-stampede-14085848.html?r=RSS <p>An employee at a Wal-Mart store in the US has been killed in a stampede of shoppers.</p> North America Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-fends-off-criticism-on-choice-of-aides-14080625.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-fends-off-criticism-on-choice-of-aides-14080625.html?r=RSS <p>President-elect Barack Obama denied today he was bringing too many Washington insiders of the Clinton era into his administration.</p> North America Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-vows-to-cut-wasteful-spending-14079267.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-vows-to-cut-wasteful-spending-14079267.html?r=RSS <p>President-elect Barack Obama vowed today to shed wasteful spending and reform the US federal budget to put the nation back on track.</p> North America Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-confirms-geithner-as-new-treasury-secretary-14077681.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-confirms-geithner-as-new-treasury-secretary-14077681.html?r=RSS <p>President-elect Barack Obama named the president of the New York Federal Reserve as his treasury secretary today.</p> North America Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-govt-agrees-euro20bn-bailout-for-citigroup-14076928.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-govt-agrees-euro20bn-bailout-for-citigroup-14076928.html?r=RSS <p>The US Government has agreed to yet another multi-billion dollar bank bail-out in an effort to prevent one of the world's largest financial firms from collapsing.</p> North America Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-name-treasury-secretary-14076479.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-name-treasury-secretary-14076479.html?r=RSS <p>In the US, president-elect Barack Obama is believed to be ready to confirm Timothy Geithner as his choice for the key role of treasury secretary.</p> North America Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/karzai-obama-promises-to-fight-terror-in-region-14075991.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/karzai-obama-promises-to-fight-terror-in-region-14075991.html?r=RSS <p>US President-elect Barack Obama has told the Afghan President that fighting terrorism in Afghanistan will be a top priority for him during his administration. </p> North America Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:33:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-expected-to-employ-more-formal-rivals-14075973.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-expected-to-employ-more-formal-rivals-14075973.html?r=RSS <p>Barack Obama is expected to add more former rivals to his team as he prepares to take over as America's President.</p> North America Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-outlines-plans-to-get-america-out-of-credit-crunch-14075574.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-outlines-plans-to-get-america-out-of-credit-crunch-14075574.html?r=RSS <p>Barack Obama is outlining his plans to get America out of the current credit crisis and back on track.</p> North America Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:08:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-nominate-his-treasury-secretary-14075270.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-nominate-his-treasury-secretary-14075270.html?r=RSS <p>There's speculation in the US that President-elect Barack Obama is to name the President of the New York Federal Reserve as his Treasury Secretary. </p> North America Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/internet-suicide-victim-could-have-been-saved-14075242.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/internet-suicide-victim-could-have-been-saved-14075242.html?r=RSS <p>The family of a US teenager who committed suicide live on the internet has condemned viewers and the website for failing to save him.</p> North America Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/conrad-seeking-assistance-from-bush-14075193.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/conrad-seeking-assistance-from-bush-14075193.html?r=RSS <p>Conrad Black - the disgraced media tycoon - is apparently hoping George W Bush will help get him out of jail.</p> North America Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/security-officer-suspended-for-questioning-obamas-foreign-policy-14074715.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/security-officer-suspended-for-questioning-obamas-foreign-policy-14074715.html?r=RSS <p>A US embassy security officer has been suspended after writing a blog which questioned Barack Obama's foreign policy.</p> North America Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:26:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-senate-delays-decision-on-car-firms-bailout-14071832.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-senate-delays-decision-on-car-firms-bailout-14071832.html?r=RSS <p>The US Senate has delayed making a decision on a $25bn bailout package being sought by the country's top-three car manufacturers.</p> North America Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:24:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/clinton-to-be-nominated-as-secretary-of-state-next-week-14071789.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/clinton-to-be-nominated-as-secretary-of-state-next-week-14071789.html?r=RSS <p>The likelihood of Hillary Clinton becoming America's top diplomat appears to be increasing.</p> North America Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-jobless-rate-rockets-14071301.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-jobless-rate-rockets-14071301.html?r=RSS <p>The US has been rocked by the fastest weekly rise in unemployment in 16 years.</p> North America Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-appoint-daschle-as-health-secretary-14070895.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-appoint-daschle-as-health-secretary-14070895.html?r=RSS <p>US president-elect Barack Obama is poised to appoint former Senate leader Tom Daschle as his Health Secretary.</p> North America Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/bill-clinton-helping-hillarys-bid-for-state-job-14069565.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/bill-clinton-helping-hillarys-bid-for-state-job-14069565.html?r=RSS <p>Rumours that Hillary Clinton was poised to become the next US secretary of state strengthened today with reports her husband and former president was actively helping her selection.</p> North America Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-chooses-clinton-aide-as-attorney-general-14068870.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-chooses-clinton-aide-as-attorney-general-14068870.html?r=RSS <p>US president-elect Barack Obama has reportedly picked a former high-ranking aide in the Clinton administration to be the next attorney general.</p> North America Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-car-manufacturers-plead-for-25bn-bailout-14068865.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-car-manufacturers-plead-for-25bn-bailout-14068865.html?r=RSS <p>The three biggest car manufacturers in the United States have pleaded with Congress to approve a $25bn bailout plan to save their companies from collapse.</p> North America Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:13:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/battle-against-wildfires-continues-in-california-14065995.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/battle-against-wildfires-continues-in-california-14065995.html?r=RSS <p>Firefighters in the US are continuing to battle major wildfires that are threatening hundreds of homes in southern California.</p> North America Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:26:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-shuttle-docks-safely-with-international-space-station-14065987.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-shuttle-docks-safely-with-international-space-station-14065987.html?r=RSS <p>The US space shuttle Endeavour has successfully docked with the International Space Station more than 200 miles above the Earth.</p> North America Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-promises-moves-to-rebuild-us-reputation-14065986.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-promises-moves-to-rebuild-us-reputation-14065986.html?r=RSS <p>US president-elect Barack Obama is promising to make immediate moves to rebuild America's moral stature in the world.</p> North America Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-gives-backing-at-g20-summit-14065496.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-gives-backing-at-g20-summit-14065496.html?r=RSS <p>US President-elect Barack Obama is giving his backing to a coordinated response to the global financial crisis, agreed at an emergency summit in Washington. </p> North America Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:56:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/world-leaders-describe-g20-summit-as-a-success-14065335.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/world-leaders-describe-g20-summit-as-a-success-14065335.html?r=RSS <p>This weekend's summit in Washington is being described as a success by world leaders. </p> North America Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:45:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/jobs-at-risk-at-investment-bank-14065334.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/jobs-at-risk-at-investment-bank-14065334.html?r=RSS <p>It is reported further financial jobs are on the line, this time at US investment bank JP Morgan.</p> North America Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:43:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/russia-pinning-hopes-on-obama-14065333.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/russia-pinning-hopes-on-obama-14065333.html?r=RSS <p>There are signs relations between Russia and the US could improve when Barack Obama takes charge at the White House.</p> North America Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:41:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/state-of-emergency-declared-in-la-over-wildfires-14065314.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/state-of-emergency-declared-in-la-over-wildfires-14065314.html?r=RSS <p>A state of emergency has been declared in Los Angeles, where wildfires are threatening the power supply.</p> North America Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:40:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-victory-sparks-race-crime-spree-14065310.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-victory-sparks-race-crime-spree-14065310.html?r=RSS <p>Police in the US are reporting hundreds of racially-motivated crimes all over America connected to Barack Obama's presidential election victory.</p> North America Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/three-shot-dead-by-former-coworker-in-california-14064643.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/three-shot-dead-by-former-coworker-in-california-14064643.html?r=RSS <p>Three people have been shot dead in California by a man believed to be their former work colleague.</p> North America Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-shuttle-successfully-blasts-off-14064637.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-shuttle-successfully-blasts-off-14064637.html?r=RSS <p>The US shuttle Endeavour has successfully blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.</p> North America Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:13:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/world-leaders-meet-for-crisis-talks-on-global-economy-14064630.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/world-leaders-meet-for-crisis-talks-on-global-economy-14064630.html?r=RSS <p>World leaders are meeting in Washington today for crisis talks on the global economy. </p> North America Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:29:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/clinton-still-favourite-for-us-secretary-of-state-14064629.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/clinton-still-favourite-for-us-secretary-of-state-14064629.html?r=RSS <p>Hillary Clinton is still the favourite to be next US Secretary of State - despite reports of a rival for the post.</p> North America Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/celebrity-homes-destroyed-in-california-wildfires-14064627.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/celebrity-homes-destroyed-in-california-wildfires-14064627.html?r=RSS <p>The part of Los Angeles known as America's Riviera has been hit by wildfires, leaving at least 13 people injured.</p> North America Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/citigroup-to-lay-off-10000-workers-worldwide-14063888.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/citigroup-to-lay-off-10000-workers-worldwide-14063888.html?r=RSS <p>The international banking company Citigroup is reportedly planning to shed up to 10,000 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan.</p> North America Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:16:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/g20-leaders-prepare-for-financial-summit-in-us-14063320.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/g20-leaders-prepare-for-financial-summit-in-us-14063320.html?r=RSS <p>The leaders of the world's largest economies are heading to Washington for a summit this weekend aimed at reforming the global financial system.</p> North America Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-govt-abandons-centrep.html-of-700bn-bailout-14059810.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-govt-abandons-centrep.html-of-700bn-bailout-14059810.html?r=RSS <p>The Bush administration has abandoned the centrepiece of its massive $700bn bailout plan for struggling US banks.</p> North America Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/paulson-markets-benefiting-from-700bn-us-rescue-package-14058053.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/paulson-markets-benefiting-from-700bn-us-rescue-package-14058053.html?r=RSS <p>World markets have improved as a result of the 700 billion dollar rescue package for the American economy, according to the US Treasury Secretary. </p> North America Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/chimp-adopts-two-tiger-cubs-at-florida-zoo-14058049.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/chimp-adopts-two-tiger-cubs-at-florida-zoo-14058049.html?r=RSS <p>A chimpanzee has adopted two tiger cubs at a zoo in Florida.</p> North America Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-army-sergeant-on-iraq-murder-charges-14056723.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-army-sergeant-on-iraq-murder-charges-14056723.html?r=RSS <p>A 26-year-old US Army sergeant is to be court-martialled on murder charges over</p> North America Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/mccain-defends-palin-in-post-election-interview-14056632.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/mccain-defends-palin-in-post-election-interview-14056632.html?r=RSS <p>John McCain's defending his running mate in his first post election TV interview.</p> North America Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:03:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/palin-may-run-for-president-in-2012-14053451.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/palin-may-run-for-president-in-2012-14053451.html?r=RSS <p>Sarah Palin has refused to rule out running for President in 2012.</p> North America Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:01:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-steps-into-oval-office-for-first-time-14053368.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-steps-into-oval-office-for-first-time-14053368.html?r=RSS <p>Barack Obama has stepped into the Oval Office at the White House for the first time.</p> North America Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:24:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/secret-2004-us-order-to-attack-al-qaida-anywhere-globally-14051807.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/secret-2004-us-order-to-attack-al-qaida-anywhere-globally-14051807.html?r=RSS <p>It is being reported in the US today that a secret 2004 order gave the American military the authority to attack al Qaida targets anywhere in the world.</p> North America Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:40:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-hold-talks-with-bush-at-white-house-14050589.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-hold-talks-with-bush-at-white-house-14050589.html?r=RSS <p>Barack Obama is due to hold talks with US President George W Bush today to begin the process of ensuring a smooth handover of power in the White House.</p> North America Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/1000s-protest-over-gay-marriage-ban-14048508.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/1000s-protest-over-gay-marriage-ban-14048508.html?r=RSS <p>Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in California against a ban on gay marriage in the state.</p> North America Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:21:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-hold-talks-with-bush-14048446.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-hold-talks-with-bush-14048446.html?r=RSS <p>Barack Obama is getting ready to hold key talks with the man he'll take over from.</p> North America Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/backlash-against-mormons-and-utah-after-gay-marriage-no-vote-14046786.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/backlash-against-mormons-and-utah-after-gay-marriage-no-vote-14046786.html?r=RSS <p>Utah's growing tourism industry and the star-studded Sundance Film Festival are</p> North America Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/boy-8-charged-with-two-murders-14046766.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/boy-8-charged-with-two-murders-14046766.html?r=RSS <p>In the US, an eight-year-boy has been charged with a double murder.</p> North America Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/caribbean-lashed-by-powerful-storm-14046706.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/caribbean-lashed-by-powerful-storm-14046706.html?r=RSS <p>Parts of the Caribbean are being lashed by a powerful storm.</p> North America Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-promises-to-make-world-economic-crisis-first-priority-14046648.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-promises-to-make-world-economic-crisis-first-priority-14046648.html?r=RSS <p>Barack Obama is promising to make the world economic crisis his first priority as America's President.</p> North America Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/at-least-50-die-after-school-collapses-in-haiti-14046626.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/at-least-50-die-after-school-collapses-in-haiti-14046626.html?r=RSS <p>At least 50 people have died after a school collapsed in Haiti.</p> North America Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-unemployment-at-14-year-high-14045446.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-unemployment-at-14-year-high-14045446.html?r=RSS <p>The Labour Department in the US has reported that another 240 thousand jobs were lost last month, bringing the jobless rate to 6.5% in October.</p> North America Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-hold-first-press-conference-since-election-14044205.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-hold-first-press-conference-since-election-14044205.html?r=RSS <p>Barack Obama will hold his first press conference since being elected the next US President later today in Chicago. </p> North America Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:21:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/hurricane-paloma-to-hit-cayman-islands-14044027.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/hurricane-paloma-to-hit-cayman-islands-14044027.html?r=RSS <p>Hurricane Paloma is heading towards the Cayman Islands.</p> North America Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/protests-in-california-over-gay-marriage-ban-14043968.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/protests-in-california-over-gay-marriage-ban-14043968.html?r=RSS <p>Around one thousand people are protesting in California, against the state's ban on gay marriage.</p> North America Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/bushs-dog-bites-reporter-14043927.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/bushs-dog-bites-reporter-14043927.html?r=RSS <p>George Bush's dog has made his feelings about the media clear - by biting a reporter.</p> North America Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:18:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-briefed-by-cia-on-threats-facing-us-14042793.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-briefed-by-cia-on-threats-facing-us-14042793.html?r=RSS <p>Barack Obama's been briefed by the CIA about the threats facing America.</p> North America Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/california-voters-abolish-gay-marriage-in-referendum-14039186.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/california-voters-abolish-gay-marriage-in-referendum-14039186.html?r=RSS <p>Voters in California have overturned the state's decision to legalise gay marriage.</p> North America Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/author-michael-crichton-dies-of-cancer-in-la-14039169.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/author-michael-crichton-dies-of-cancer-in-la-14039169.html?r=RSS <p>The best-selling American author Michael Crichton has died in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. </p> North America Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:19:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-begins-assembling-next-us-administration-14039151.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-begins-assembling-next-us-administration-14039151.html?r=RSS <p>US president-election Barack Obama has already begun putting together his administration just a day after securing a historic victory over John McCain.</p> North America Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/bush-says-all-american-can-be-proud-of-election-result-14037586.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/bush-says-all-american-can-be-proud-of-election-result-14037586.html?r=RSS <p>George W Bush has said that all Americans can be proud of the history they've made in electing their first black president.</p> North America Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/democrats-secure-majority-in-us-senate-elections-14036268.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/democrats-secure-majority-in-us-senate-elections-14036268.html?r=RSS <p>Democrats have opened up a 56-seat majority in the US Senate following elections in several states yesterday to coincide with the presidential ballot.</p> North America Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/mexican-interior-minister-killed-in-plane-crash-14036092.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/mexican-interior-minister-killed-in-plane-crash-14036092.html?r=RSS <p>Mexico's Interior Minister is among eight people dead following a plane crash in the centre of Mexico City last night.</p> North America Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/mccain-urges-americans-to-rally-behind-obama-14035806.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/mccain-urges-americans-to-rally-behind-obama-14035806.html?r=RSS <p>Defeated Republican candidate John McCain has called on Americans to rally behind Barack Obama as the country's next president.</p> North America Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-clinches-us-presidency-after-decisive-victory-14035773.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-clinches-us-presidency-after-decisive-victory-14035773.html?r=RSS <p>Democratic candidate Barack Obama has capped a 21-month campaign built on promises of hope and change by becoming the first black man to win the US presidency.</p> North America Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/palin-cleared-of-wrongdoing-in-troopergate-scandal-14032906.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/palin-cleared-of-wrongdoing-in-troopergate-scandal-14032906.html?r=RSS <p>Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the so-called Troopergate inquiry.</p> North America Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obamas-grandmother-dies-on-eve-of-historic-vote-14032888.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obamas-grandmother-dies-on-eve-of-historic-vote-14032888.html?r=RSS <p>Democratic hopeful Barack Obama is mourning the death of his maternal grandmother as voters go to the polls in the US presidential election.</p> North America Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:03:00 +0000