Political Transition: Bush to Obama
Obama aides defend ambitious Afghan scale-up
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top U.S. officials said the first of 30,000 new U.S. troops would arrive in Afghanistan in two to three weeks but also made clear on Wednesday that plans to start bringing the soldiers home in 18 months could slip. Full Article | Video
Senator moves to slow Bernanke's Fed confirmation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders said on Wednesday that he was placing a hold on Ben Bernanke's nomination for a second term as Federal Reserve chairman, a move that could slow the confirmation process. Full Article
At Issue
Ethical investing
If plans to invest in clean energy set a trend, ethical sectors may reward. Full Article
Can Obama avert an Arab-Israeli disaster?
Barack Obama is probably the last U.S. president with the option of pursuing an accord that would establish a Palestinian state, the so-called two-state solution. Commentary
Obama's Outlook
Nuclear stance
The non-proliferation cause is counting on less high-handedness and more cooperation from the U.S. to tackle nuclear threats. Full Article
Energy plan
Obama promises to develop green technology, slash oil imports from unfriendly nations and tax more of the profits of oil companies. Full Article
Trade sceptic?
America's trade partners face a man with strong internationalist instincts who is committed to defending U.S. jobs. Full Article
Health care
Obama pledges to bring health insurance to millions of Americans and spend $50 billion to take health records electronic. Full Article
pictures
Park party
Supporters attend an election night rally in Grant Park, Chicago, to see presidential nominee Barack Obama. Slideshow
