U.S. Top News Early Edition: North Korea warns of "sacred war" in standoff with South

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	12/23/2010
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS North Korea warns of "sacred war" in standoff with South SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea warned on Thursday of a "sacred war" against the South using its nuclear deterrent as South Korean President Lee Myung-bak vowed a "merciless counterattack" if southern territory is attacked again. | Full Article Obama marks accomplishments, spending fight looms December 22, 2010 07:02 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he expected a robust debate with Republicans next year on the need to cut spending but was encouraged by the climate of compromise that led to a string of recent legislative victories. | Full Article Russian Duma could ratify START within days December 23, 2010 07:09 AM ET MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian lawmakers said they could approve a nuclear arms reduction pact that is crucial to the "reset" in ties with the United States as early as Friday if a successful U.S. Senate vote left the terms of the treaty intact. | Full Article Senate inaction kills Diamond nomination to Fed board December 23, 2010 06:36 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The nomination of Nobel prize-winning economist Peter Diamond to the Federal Reserve's Board was scuttled on Wednesday when the Senate failed to vote on it before adjourning for the year. | Full Article Explosions hit embassies in Rome December 23, 2010 09:33 AM ET ROME (Reuters) - Two people were injured in separate explosions at the Swiss and Chilean embassies in Rome on Thursday, authorities said. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Futures dip after data December 23, 2010 08:40 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures ticked lower on Thursday after data showed consumer spending rose for a fifth straight month in November but first-time jobless claims barely budged last week. | Full Article Jobless claims dip, consumer spending rises December 23, 2010 09:18 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New U.S. claims for jobless benefits dipped last week and consumer spending increased in November for a fifth straight month, reinforcing views of a solid economic growth pace in the fourth quarter. | Full Article November consumer spending up, savings drop December 23, 2010 08:36 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer spending rose for a fifth straight month in November and incomes rose slightly more than expected, government data showed on Thursday, reinforcing views of a solid economic growth pace in the fourth quarter. | Full Article Irish government takes control of Allied Irish December 23, 2010 08:43 AM ET DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's government said on Thursday it would pump 3.7 billion euros into Allied Irish Banks (AIB) setting it on course for nearly 93 percent ownership of what was once the country's largest publicly traded lender. | Full Article China says willing to help euro zone return to health December 23, 2010 08:21 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - China is willing to help countries in the euro zone return to economic health and will support the International Monetary Fund element of a bailout package for the bloc, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Thursday. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Health bill for 9/11 responders clears Congress Placebos help, even when patients know about them Role of mom's choice in C-section rise questioned Gaps seen in pregnancy-related diabetes screening FDA to review growth hormone safety, follows EU RELATED VIDEO Eight dead in Mexico drug violence New Zealand releases UFO files Russian spy turns youth politician A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Traffic tip for Santa: reflective reindeer collars Full Article Executions fall due to cost, lack of lethal drug Anonymous thief pays for stolen hammer, decades later Running red light leads to 500-pound marijuana bust - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend