Putin dismisses rumours about his running the country
Hundreds attend memorial for Wash. pastor killed by deputy; investigation of shooting ongoing
Memorial held for Wash. pastor killed by deputy CAPITAL CULTURE: Obama, Michelle Obama’s loose lips tell plenty about Malia, Sasha’s doings
Ex-envoy Blackwill returns to US think tankWASHINGTON - Former US Ambassador to India, Robert Blackwill, is returning to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a leading US think tank to focus on American foreign policy toward India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. MPs’ salary hike: Do they have a case? (Special)The Lok Sabha has passed the bill to revise the salary of members of parliament. Much of the debate in the media has been on the wealth of current MPs and the lack of accountability. It is important to focus as well on structural issues related to remunerating legislators. Alaska Sen. Murkowski: Rival’s call for election investigations creating doubts about process
2011 APEC conference in Honolulu designated national special security event
2011 APEC meeting rated special security event AP source: 2 passengers on Chicago-Amsterdam flight questioned over suspicious luggage
AP source: Suspicious luggage sparks questioning Ohio elections board OKs signatures on ex-congressman’s disputed petitions in bid to run again
Ex-congressman in Ohio has signatures to run again Tea Party Express says it will run ads supporting challenger in Senate primary in Delaware
Tea Party Express vows involvement in Delaware Glenn Beck Claims 500,00 attendance in ‘Restoring Honor’ RallyRegulators probe whether Michael Jordan’s underage son improperly partied at Vegas Strip venue
Nev. regulators probing Jordan son’s partying Obama visits injured soldiers at Walter Reed hospital ahead of speech on mission in Iraq
Israeli-Palestinian talks reopen this week under most difficult conditions yet
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/30/20102:22 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon. Let’s start with one very quick scheduling update. On Monday, September 6, 2010 — Labor Day — President Obama will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he will attend the Milwaukee Laborfest, organized by the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, and make remarks there on the economy. So, more details on the exact time of departure a little bit later on. Obama declaring ‘promise kept’ in ending Iraq war, then plunges into tough Mideast peace try
Democrat challenging John McCain replaces campaign manager with veteran strategist
Arizona Senate candidate Glassman replaces manager Democratic congressman criticizes Afghan president over corruption issue
House Democratic campaign arm goes negative in first ad, defending open Wisconsin seat
Plenty of questions surrounding Kentucky, Louisville as Governor’s Cup approaches
Wildcats, Cards playing guessing game LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Charlie Strong isn’t the kind of guy who leaves things to chance. Vermont gubernatorial candidate officially seeks recount of last week’s primary results
Vt. gov. candidate wants recount in Dem. primary Briefing to the Press by Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor to the Vice PresidentMR. BLINKEN: Good evening. Thanks for coming out. As Jay said, we just arrived with the Vice President about 45 minutes ago. I think as many of you know, this is the Vice President’s sixth trip to Iraq since January 2009. You may remember he took a trip to Iraq as Vice President-elect before the inaugural in January. And counting that one, this is now the sixth trip. So he is a frequent flyer and frequent visitor here. Miller seeks investigation of Murkowski observer, troopers be dispatched to election officesmore images McCourt divorce trial opens in Los Angeles with ownership of Dodgers on the line
Frank McCourt expected to testify in divorce case Vice President Joe Biden seeks to reassure Iraq that US will not abandon it
Biden says US won’t abandon war-battered Iraq With scaled-back military mission, vice president seeks to reassure Iraq that US is staying
Biden says US won’t abandon Iraq BAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden sought Monday to reassure Iraq that America is not abandoning it as the U.S. military steps back and a stalemate over who will run the war-battered nation’s next government approaches its sixth month. Letter from the President — Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to North KoreaTEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Executive Order from the President — Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to North KoreaEXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKING PROPERTY OF CERTAIN PERSONS WITH RESPECT TO NORTH KOREA After 2 tough years, Israeli ambassador heads home, hopeful for direct peace talks
Tired and disillusioned, Lech Walesa shuns Solidarity anniversary sessions
Walesa shuns Solidarity 30th anniversary sessions Manning’s top lawyer in WikiLeaks case defended Muslim soldier facing execution for murders
Manning chooses civilian lawyer in WikiLeaks case NC state official: Charlotte to host PGA Championship in 2017 at Quail Hollow
Official: Charlotte to host 2017 PGA Championship Obama’s Iraq speech won’t declare ‘Mission Accomplished’ _ a phrase that haunted Bush
Rajya Sabha okays bill for voting rights to NRIsNEW DELHI - The Rajya Sabha Monday passed a bill that seeks to amend the representation of the people Act to provide special provisions for citizens of India residing outside the country. Alaska Libertarians: Murkowski will not be considered for ticket if she loses GOP nomination
Libertarians say no to putting Murkowski on ticket Mother of slain Iranian woman who become protest icon seeks international pressure for justice
Mother of slain Iranian protester seeks justice AP Enterprise: Despite murky tie to Agent Orange, diabetes now top disability for Vietnam vets
Diabetes now Vietnam vets’ top Agent Orange claim Biden arrives in Iraq to mark combat end
HEALTHBEAT: Plenty of vaccine on hand as season to get flu shots rolls around a bit early
Time to get your flu shot, but just one this year North Korean hopes for resumption of six-party talks
Video Remarks by The President to the Department of Commerce Annual Export Controls Update ConferenceBelow are remarks by the President that will be delivered via videotape tomorrow, August 31, at the Department of Commerce’s Annual Export Controls Update Conference in Washington, D.C. Obama expands sanctions by freezing assets of North Korean individuals, firms and agenciesmore images Vice President Joe Biden in IraqVice President Joe Biden has arrived in Iraq to participate in a Change of Command and Change of Mission Ceremony, fulfilling the commitment made by the President in his first month in office. President Obama Lays the Foundation for a New Export Control System To Strengthen National Security and the Competitiveness of Key U.S. Manufacturing and Technology SectorsTomorrow, President Obama will announce a major step forward in the Administration’s efforts to fundamentally reform the export control system and will outline the foundation of our new export control system. These changes – in what we control, how we control it, how we enforce those controls and how we manage our controls – will help strengthen our national security by focusing our efforts on controlling the most critical products and technologies and by enhancing the competitiveness of key U.S. manufacturing and technology sectors. Anti-India protests continue as police fire kills 11-year-old boy, wounds 22 in Indian Kashmir |
