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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (C) delivers remarks during a press conference with (L-R) House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Rep. George Miller (D-CA), Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) and Rep. John Larson (D-CT) (R)
Democrats hail the approval of legislation extending healthcare to an additional 32 million Americans as a historic advance in social justice.

Clinton warns Israel of choices
The US secretary of state calls on Israel to make "difficult but necessary choices" amid a dispute over new homes in East Jerusalem.

Ivory bids fall on poaching fears
A UN wildlife trade meeting rejects proposals from two African countries for further sales of ivory, amid concern on poaching controls.


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