BBC World News/Americas

• EU 'concerned' at US jet decision March 9, 2010
  Brussels says it will be "extremely concerned" if EADS was prevented from fairly bidding for a major US defence deal. […]
• Greece asks US for its assistance March 9, 2010
  Greece's prime minister asks the US to crack down on speculators he blames for worsening his country's debt woes. […]
• 'The tears wouldn't stop': JFK condolence letters published March 9, 2010
  Some of more than 1.5m condolence letters sent to US President John F Kennedy's widow after his death are published for the first time. […]
• US eyes chance for Mid-East peace March 9, 2010
  US Vice-President Joe Biden says there is a "moment of real opportunity" for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. […]
• US school soda deal 'cuts sugar' March 9, 2010
  The US soft drinks industry says it has dramatically cut full-calorie beverages available in schools as part of a drive to tackle obesity. […]
• Northrop and EADS exit tanker bid March 9, 2010
  Northrop Grumman and EADS pull out of bidding for a $35bn US Air Force air-to-air refuelling tanker contract. […]
• Fuel fighters March 9, 2010
  Boeing wins lucrative mid-air refuelling battle […]
• Oscars 'most watched since 2005' March 9, 2010
  This year's Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles was the most watched in the US for five years, early figures suggest. […]
• Photographer Annie Leibovitz snaps up debt rescue deal March 9, 2010
  Photographer Annie Leibovitz does a deal with Colony Capital to clear huge debts that meant she may have lost her library of famous pictures. […]
• US seeks Nigeria massacre trial March 9, 2010
  Hillary Clinton urges Nigeria to arrest and try those responsible for killing hundreds of people near the city of Jos. […]