Australian voters want independents to support LaborSYDNEY - Australian voters want the three independent MPs to support a Labor government led by incumbent Prime Minister Julia Gillard rather than join the opposition coalition, a survey said Saturday. Obama gets thumbs up on Iraq, down on economy: Poll
Silent PM, talkative Congress members (Comment)
Report: Blackwater created 30 shell companies to get gov’t work after Iraq shootings
Report: Blackwater created shell companies NCAA clears North Carolina’s Sturdivant, Carter to play; Williams remains sidelined
NCAA clears UNC’s Sturdivant, Carter to play Colo. gubernatorial candidate refuses to back down and is on November ballot
Colo. gubernatorial candidate refuses to back down Jamie McCourt begins testifying in divorce trial, says she favored buying Dodgers
Jamie McCourt takes stand in divorce trial Correction: Alaska Senate
Correction: Alaska Senate ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In a story Sept. 2 about the Alaska Senate, The Associated Press erroneously attributed a quote to University of Alaska Anchorage political science professor Carl Shepro. The following was said by Alaska Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller on CNN’s “John King, USA:” ”So this is not a Joe Miller comes to D.C. and Social Security is gone, Medicare is gone. But what Joe Miller does do, and what those that I think are joining in this message do is get this government back from the fiscal brink, back from bankruptcy so that we can ensure that the contracts that we’ve made with our seniors, that we can honor those.” Colo. gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes stays in race, on ballot despite pressure to drop out
GOP Maes stays in Colo. governor’s race DENVER — Republican Dan Maes, Democrat John Hickenlooper and American Constitution Party candidate Tom Tancredo are officially on the November ballot in the race for Colorado governor. Presidential Memorandum– Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Resulting from Flooding in PakistanSeptember 3, 2010 Presidential Determination No. 2010-14 Calif. city votes to subpoena records of former high-paid official as part of fraud probe
Calif. city to subpoena official in salary probe APNewsBreak: Person familiar with situation says UNC’s Austin subpoenaed in agents probe
AP source: Investigators subpoena UNC’s Austin Obama to award posthumous Medal of Honor Sept. 21 to Air Force chief master sergeant from PA
President Obama to attend fundraiser for Conn. Attorney General Blumenthal’s Senate bid
President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
Presidential Proclamation-Labor DayA PROCLAMATION Working Americans are the foundation of our Nation’s continued economic success and prosperity. From constructing the first transcontinental railroad to shaping our city skylines, they have built our country and propelled it forward. Through great innovation and perseverance, our labor force has forged America as a land of limitless possibility and a leader in the global marketplace. On Labor Day, we honor the enduring values and immeasurable contributions of working men and women today and throughout our history. Former President Clinton campaigns for New York Democrat, chides GOP for economic “mess” more images Statement by the Press Secretary on the Upcoming Visit of NATO Secretary GeneralPresident Obama will welcome the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Mr. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, to the White House on September 7, 2010. As part of the President’s ongoing consultations with allies about our global agenda, the two leaders will discuss NATO’s role in advancing our shared interests in Europe and beyond, including through the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan. They will discuss preparations for the November 19-20, 2010 NATO Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, which will include a focus on NATO’s development of new capabilities that ensure it is able to respond effectively to 21st century challenges. McCourt says he borrowed $60 million against Dodgers land to help pay off wife’s mortgages
McCourt delves into marriage at divorce trial President Obama to host second U.S.-ASEAN Leaders MeetingThe President will host a meeting with leaders of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in New York City on September 24, 2010. The President has invited the leaders of the ten ASEAN member states as well as ASEAN’s Secretary General to join him for the second ever U.S.-ASEAN leaders meeting. At the first such meeting, held in Singapore in November 2009, the President and the ASEAN leaders pledged to deepen cooperation in a number of areas of common concern including trade and investment, regional security, disaster management, food and energy security, and climate change. The President looks forward to working with the leaders to assess the progress on these issues, identify future efforts to strengthen U.S.-ASEAN relations, and discuss multilateral approaches for greater regional cooperation. Statement by the Press Secretary on the Attacks Today in PakistanThe United States condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the terrorist attacks on a religious procession in Quetta and an Ahmedi worship center in Peshawar. We offer our sincere condolences to the families of the victims. Colo. gubernatorial candidate refuses to back down, appears headed for ballot
Colo. gubernatorial candidate refuses to back down Arizona governor says she was wrong about her beheadings claim disputed by rival during debate
Ariz. governor says she was wrong about beheadings Former White House budget director will write for Times op-ed page
Clintons warns this may be ‘last chance’ for Israeli, Palestinian peace for very long time more images Family at center of balloon boy hoax moves from Colorado to Bradenton, Fla.
Balloon boy family moves to Florida from Colorado With ambitious 1-year deadline, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks must overcome major obstacles
PM skips Tharoor’s reception, Gursharan blesses the couple
Obama to help Sestak’s bid in Pennsylvania, fundraiser planned
India ‘concerned’ over Chinese comments on KashmirMUMBAI - External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Friday expressed “great concern” over China terming Jammu and Kashmir “Indian-controlled Kashmir”. Hezbollah leader rejects prosecutor’s demand to hand over information in Hariri case
Hezbollah won’t cooperate with Hariri tribunal PM’s wife attends Tharoor’s wedding reception
Foodgrain worth Rs.58,000 crore rots in India: Gadkari
Guinea candidates commit to peaceful runoff vote amid fears of election violence
Guinea candidates commit to peaceful runoff vote Set precedent by refusing party chief’s post: Gadkari to Sonia
Haryana assembly adjourned after opposition uproarCHANDIGARH - The Haryana assembly was adjourned for the day Friday - the first day of its monsoon session - following an uproar in the house by opposition parties who were seeking a discussion on the recent floods in the state. Remarks by the President on Monthly Unemployment Numbers10:16 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. As we head into Labor Day weekend, I know many people across this country are concerned about what the future holds for themselves, for their families, and for the economy as a whole. BJD, Congress hold rallies over Vedanta, POSCOBHUBANESWAR - Politics over mega projects by South Korean steel major POSCO and Vedanta and others intensified further with the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and opposition Congress in Orissa trading charges against each other Friday. China marks 65th anniversary of victory against Japanese invasion
Vermont judge to try to expedite recount of Democratic gubernatorial primary ballots
Vt. judge to expedite Dem. gubernatorial recount Sonia re-elected Congress chief for fourth term (Night Lead)
Afghan candidate wounded by grenade in latest attack on September parliamentary elections
Afghan candidate wounded in grenade attack Kim son may step into limelight when North Korea holds biggest political gathering in 30 years
Will heir be unveiled at North Korean convention? Venkaiah Naidu hits out at Sonia Gandhi’s re-election
AU peacekeepers have established 9 more bases in war-ravaged Somali capital in recent months
AU peacekeepers establish more bases in Somalia |
