SORKHDOZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. Marines stormed deep into Taliban territory in an Afghan valley on Thursday, marking the start of a major new effort by the Obama administration to regain the initiative in the war.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers cut far more jobs than expected last month and the unemployment rate hit a nearly 26-year high of 9.5 percent, underscoring the likelihood of a long and slow recovery from recession.
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, on a previously unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday to meet Iraqi leaders, U.S. military commanders and troops, said he was optimistic about Iraq's future but much work remained.