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WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are calling for additional review of the Secret Service following the testimony of Director Julia Pierson before a House oversight committee about the White House breach last month. Pierson got a vote of low confidence from the lawmakers. The alleged intruder, Omar Gonzalez, was indicted yesterday and is scheduled to appear in federal court today.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama welcomes another head of state to the White House today when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a meeting that's the first since Israel's summer war with Hamas. The conflict heightened tensions between two leaders who have long had a prickly relationship. Much of today's discussion is expected to focus on another delicate issue -- U.S.-led nuclear talks with Iran.
OTAKI, Japan (AP) — The death toll is now 48 after a surprise weekend eruption of a volcano in central Japan which is popular with climbers and hikers. Officials say a dozen more bodies were found today near the ash-covered summit of Mount Ontake (ahn-TAH'-kay), as searches resumed amid concern of toxic gasses and another eruption. Recovery crews are also bringing bodies down by helicopter.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — At least seven people have been killed by Taliban suicide bombers in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul. The attackers struck two buses carrying Afghan soldiers just a day after the signing of a key U.S.-Afghan security pact. Another 21 people were wounded.
PARIS (AP) — France is facing the deepest spending cuts in the country's modern history. The Socialist government has detailed a 21 billion-euro ($26.5 billion) cost-cutting plan, taking a significant chunk out of France's generous welfare system including health and family benefits. The government also plans fewer state employees and limited wage increases. France's debt represents more than 95 percent of gross domestic product.
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