Icelanders voted overwhelmingly to reject a €3.9bn debt repayment deal with Britain and the Netherlands in a move that threatens to derail international support for the country’s crisis-hit economy
Pelosi is insisting abortion isn't a make or break issue, but Stupak is threatening to block the bill.
Senate Democrats failed to reach a deal on Wednesday with Senate Republicans to temporarily extend the estate tax into 2010, when it is scheduled to be repealed for one year.
Overriding objections from China, the Obama administration unveiled a $6.4 billion arms deal with Taiwan -- including about $2.85 billion in missiles.
Newcastle have signed QPR defender Fitz Hall on loan until the end of the season.
Wayne Rooney will be offered a new contract by Manchester United before the World Cup Finals to make him one of the highest paid players in English football, and Soccernet. understands that England's big hope for success in South Africa 2010 will commit h
Negotiation period for sale of Rangers ends without deal
The Milwaukee Brewers have signed former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Norris Hopper to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, a source said Thursday.
Free agent reliever Danys Baez and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
In an effort to shore up a depleted front line, the Portland Trail Blazers released Anthony Tolliver and expect to sign free agent Shavlik Randolph to a one year, non-guaranteed deal on Wednesday a team source told ESPN.com's Chad Ford.
