Murray advances in Washington primary, setting stage for closely watched race in November
Surrounded by insurgency, Mizoram keeps its peaceAIZAWL - From one of the most violent states to an oasis of peace, tiny Mizoram, almost unnoticed by the rest of India, has scripted a happy story in a problem-ridden northeast with the transformation riding on people’s zeal for change and development. Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, GOP challenger Dino Rossi advance in Washington state primary
Haiti election panel delays candidate ruling; Wyclef Jean says he’s in hiding over threats
Leslie Petersen wins Wyoming Democratic gubernatorial primary, faces uphill fight in November
Petersen wins Wyo. Democratic primary CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming Democratic Party chairwoman Leslie Petersen has won the party’s nomination in the governor’s race. Report: North Korea proposed summit talks with South Korea but was rejected due to tensions
Report: NKorea proposed summit talks with SKorea Colombia’s constitutional court overturns pact giving US military access to more bases
Court rules against Colombia-US base accord Judge sets $250,000 bond for Mich. woman in apple pie attack on Senate Armed Services chairman
$250K set bond for woman in pie attack on senator Voters in New Jersey town choose to keep mayor indicted in ‘09 federal corruption sting
Northern NJ town votes to keep indicted mayor Presidential Memorandum–Designation of Officials to Act as Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision AgencyMEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Remarks by the President at Fundraiser for Senator Patty Murray2:34 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. This is a pretty good view. (Laughter.) It’s not bad. (Laughter.) Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh threatening to skip beach crown jewel over rules change
Olympian Walsh says she’ll skip Manhattan Beach Wyclef Jean says he’s in hiding over death threats; awaits word on bid for Haiti president
Wyclef hides out, awaits word on Haiti run American Ballet Theatre to perform in Havana in November, its first visit to Cuba in 50 years
Blagojevich vows to appeal single conviction against him; says he’s the victim of persecution
Remarks by the President at Luncheon for Senator Patty Murray1:03 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! It is good to be in Washington! (Applause.) It is good to be in Washington — it is good to be in Seattle. Seattle just looks terrific. (Applause.) I just want to go take a stroll. But Secret Service said no. (Laughter.) President Obama Signs Missouri Disaster DeclarationThe President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes during the period of June 12 to July 31, 2010. Remarks by the President After Roundtable With Local Business Leaders in Seattle, Washington12:20 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: All right. Hello, everybody. I just sat down here at Grand Central Bakery with the Secretary of Commerce and the former governor of this great state, Gary Locke; the wonderful senior senator from the great state of Washington, Patty Murray; as well as these three terrific small business owners for a good discussion about the challenges that our small businesses face in this very tough economy. Readout of Vice President Biden’s Video Teleconference with British Deputy Prime Minister Nicholas CleggVice President Biden spoke with British Deputy Prime Minister Clegg today via video teleconference as part of ongoing close U.S.-U.K. consultations. The two leaders discussed our governments’ responses to the severe flooding in Pakistan and agreed on the need for the international community to redouble efforts to assist the people of Pakistan. They also discussed NATO ISAF efforts in Afghanistan and our mutual interest in the prompt formation of an inclusive government in Iraq that meets the needs and aspirations of all Iraqi people. The Vice President reiterated to the Deputy Prime Minister the Administration’s support for the U.S.-U.K. Defense Trade Cooperation treaty. The Vice President also updated Deputy Prime Minister Clegg on the United States’ efforts to advance peace in the Middle East, including support for direct talks between the parties. Ex-Illinois Gov. Blagojevich found guilty on just 1 count as prosecutors vow to retry case
Blago guilty on just 1 count as Feds vow retrial Blagojevich guilty on just 1 count; prosecutors vow to retry case as soon as possible
Blago guilty on just 1 count; feds vow retrial Federal judge says he intends to declare a mistrial on the remaining counts in Blago trial
Judge will declare mistrial in other Blago counts 2 law enforcement agencies with mission overlap equals 1 big bureaucratic headache
Justice Department tells FBI, ATF to work together Judge in Boston cited media leak in ruling granting asylum to Obama’s African aunt
Court clerk says judge has received a verdict in the case against ex-Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich
Palestinian who broke into Turkish Embassy, took hostages turned over to Israel
Palestinian who attacked Turkish Embassy captured Mexico City mayor demands cardinal apologize for bribery allegation, threatens legal action
Mexico City mayor demands cardinal apologize AZ lawmakers set aside governor’s idea to consider changing partially blocked immigration law
Arizona shelves idea of changing immigration law Turkish guards capture Palestinian who broke into Tel Aviv embassy, took hostages
Turks capture Palestinian at Tel Aviv embassy Turkish guards capture Palestinian who broke into embassy, took hostages, demanded asylum
Turkish guards capture Palestinian at embassy Court rejects Iraq war contractor KBR’s appeal of Pa. soldier’s shower electrocution lawsuit
Appeal in Pa. soldier’s electrocution is rejected Obama says Republicans hindering legislative effort to help small businesses with tax breaks
UN: Aid groups denied access to Darfur camp after delivering fuel and medicine day earlier
Aid groups again denied access to Darfur camp Scientists say evidence links head injuries in athletes to disease that mimics Lou Gehrig’s
Scientists: Link between ALS, head injuries Israel say Palestinian holding hostages at Turkish Embassy in Tel Aviv after gunfire
Arab takes hostages at Turkish Embassy in Israel Primaries being decided in 3 states, including pivotal Senate race in Washington
Pentagon sees deadly risk in Wikileaks disclosures, but history is ambiguous on that point
Are risks from WikiLeaks overstated by government? ‘NREGA worker stood surety for Chinese nationals’ bail’RAIPUR - A controversy cropped up in Chhattisgarh Tuesday after a Congress politician said that a tribal, who is a National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme card holder, acted “on the behest of someone” to stand surety for the bail granted to three Chinese nationals in an industrial accident. Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton Aboard Air Force One en route Seattle, WAEn Route Seattle, Washington 9:17 A.M. PDT MR. BURTON: Okay. Welcome onboard Air Force One. You all saw Secretary Locke is joining us today. At his remarks at a small business in Seattle, the President will discuss the fact that the Senate is going to take on the small business bill when they come back into session and the importance of Republicans stopping their obstruction so that small business owners can get the assistance that they need as soon as humanly possible to create an environment where small businesses can be creating jobs and the economy can continue to grow. Emancipated scavengers visit parliament
US Sen Kerry says Karzai must fight government corruption or lose international support
Hezbollah tries again to implicate Israel in Hariri killing in material handed to UN tribunal
UN gets Hezbollah ‘evidence’ on Israel-Hariri link Lebanon gives Palestinian refugees employment rights; critics say significant problems remain
Lebanon gives Palestinians employment rights Remarks by the President at Luncheon for Mayor Tom BarrettMilwaukee, Wisconsin August 16, 2010 1:00 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Milwaukee! (Applause.) Thank you! Thank you so much. Thank you very much, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. It is good to be back in Milwaukee — (applause) — good to be back in the Midwest. Good to be out of Washington once in a while. (Laughter.) Good to be in the great state of Wisconsin. Obama administration may further ease Cuba travel restrictions
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