Gunmen burst into small shoe factory in Honduras, killing 18 employees and wounding 5
Gunmen burst into factory in Honduras, kill 18 Obama congratulates Australia’s prime minister
Mexican president has 100/000 followers on TwitterIndo-Asian News Service Mexico City, Sep 8 (IANS/EFE) Mexican President Felipe Calderon said he has 100,000 followers on the online social networking website Twitter. Ky. Senate candidate Paul dons scrubs for 1st fall TV ad, bashes federal health care reforms
Paul’s first TV ad highlights work as physician Frank slams former town hall foe for criticizing Obama during Mass. Democratic primary debatemore images Berlusconi wants removal of Italy’s parliament speakerRome, Sep 8 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will ask president Giorgio Napolitano to remove his rival, Gianfranco Fini, as speaker of the lower house of the country’s parliament. Readout of President’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General RasmussenThe President welcomed NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to the Oval Office earlier today. The President thanked the Secretary General for the significant NATO commitment to promoting peace and stability around the world, particularly in Afghanistan where nearly 50,000 non-U.S. ISAF troops, trainers, and civilians are serving alongside Americans with distinction. The two leaders discussed progress in implementing our shared strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan and ways to further strengthen the international community’s efforts. The President and the Secretary General discussed goals for the November 19 - 20 NATO Summit in Lisbon, including unveiling a new NATO Strategic Concept that reinforces the allied commitment to invest in 21st Century capabilities, particularly missile defense, cyber defense, and civilian-military capabilities; reforming NATO’s structures to make it more agile and efficient to take on the range of challenges that face allied countries today; and affirming NATO’s role as the hub of a network of security partnerships that advance global stability. The President looks forward to further discussing these issues with the Secretary General and other allied and ISAF partner leaders at the November Summit. Obama to address UN anti-poverty summit and General Assembly ministerial meeting
Obama congratulates Australia’s Julia Gillard on becoming prime minister, forming government
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Call with Prime Minister Gillard of AustraliaToday, President Obama was pleased to call Julia Gillard to offer his congratulations on her successful formation of a government and becoming the new Prime Minister of Australia. The President conveyed his personal commitment, and the commitment of the United States, to the enduring alliance between our two nations, which advances our shared interests and values. The President and Prime Minister agreed to work closely to ensure our common security and prosperity, in the Asia Pacific and around the world. The President looks forward to working with Prime Minister Gillard at the G-20 and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summits in November, and is confident that the U.S-Australian alliance will only grow stronger in the years ahead. Remarks by the First Lady at Judith Jamison Dance Celebration5:10 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Please, sit, relax. Ariz. Green Party sues ’sham candidates’ allegedly recruited by GOP to syphon votes from Dems
Ariz. Green Party sues to block ’sham candidates’ Statement by the President on Mayor Richard M. DaleyNo mayor in America has loved a city more or served a community with greater passion than Rich Daley. He helped build Chicago’s image as a world class city, and leaves a legacy of progress that will be appreciated for generations to come. Portuguese-born businessman on hunger strike demanding Venezuelan government not seize land
New hunger strike in Venezuela centers on land NYC mayor: Fla. minister’s plan to burn Quran on 9/11 is ‘distasteful’ but a protected right
NYC mayor defends Fla. pastor right to burn Quran AP Exclusive: Murkowski says she’s not a quitter, been inundated with calls to stay in race more images Iraqi soldier fires on American troops in northern Iraq, kills 2
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 9/7/201012:16 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Yes, ma’am. Good afternoon. APNewsBreak: Murkowski meeting Libertarian candidate amid urging to stay in US Senate race
APNewsBreak: AK senator meets Libertarian nominee FIFA inspectors assessing US World Cup bid to have breakfast at White House on Wednesday
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he won’t run for re-election, saying it is time to step down
Chicago Mayor Daley won’t run for re-election Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United KingdomThe President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today to continue their frequent consultations on global issues. The President reiterated his congratulations to the Prime Minister and Mrs. Cameron on the birth of their daughter, Florence Rose Endellion, and wished the Prime Minister and his family well. The two leaders discussed Afghanistan, counterterrorism cooperation, Middle East peace, and Pakistan flood relief efforts. Tea party activists in Del. rally around Republican O’Donnell as GOP backs her opponent
Tea party activists in Del. rally for O’Donnell Remarks by the President on the Occasion of Rosh HashanahAs Jews in America and around the world celebrate the first of the High Holy Days I want to extend my warmest wishes for the New Year. L’shana Tova Tikatevu – may you be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life. Congress unlikely to take action against JaganmohanNEW DELHI - The Congress is unlikely to take any action against party MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy for continuing his ‘Odarpu’ yatra’ despite the leadership’s advice to make the memorial functions of his father collective party events, party sources said Tuesday. AP Interview: Democrat lagging in cash says Ohio Senate TV ads will be week-to-week decision
Ohio Dem for Senate faces struggle with TV ad buys ‘Unholy’ BJP-JMM alliance will not last, says CongressNEW DELHI - The Congress Tuesday termed as “unholy” the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) to form a government in the state and claimed that it would not last. Poland gifts India composer Chopin’s bust
Nigeria to hold Jan. 22 presidential election despite ongoing concerns over vote-rigging
Nigeria to hold presidential election on Jan. 22 UN: Somalis scramble to escape fighting in capital that has killed 230 in 2 weeks
Somalis scramble to escape fighting in capital BJP hints at fighting Assam polls on its ownGUWAHATI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday hinted at fighting next year’s assembly elections in Assam on its own and claimed it would put up a better performance compared to the past. German journalist’s fight for secret govt files on Nazi Adolf Eichmann heads back to court
Fight over Eichmann files back to German court President, PM condole Homi Sethna’s death (Second Lead)
Join politics, Rahul Gandhi urges youthPUNE - Rahul Gandhi, charismatic general secretary of the Congress party, fervently attempted to ’sell’ politics to over 3,500 students and youth - the leaders of tomorrow - during his daylong whirlwind tour of Maharashtra Tuesday. Prachanda fails to make it as Nepal PMKATHMANDU - Maoists leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ failed to become Nepal’s new Prime Minister in the seventh round of voting held at the Constituent Assembly hall in New Baneshwor on Tuesday, as a breakaway group of Madheshi Front, whose support he was banking on, preferred to stay away from voting in Parliament at the last moment. Sethna a pillar of India’s nuclear programme: PM
India, Poland ink cultural pact, to boost defence ties
Punjab, Haryana legislators to get more moneyCHANDIGARH - Legislators in Haryana and Punjab will get higher salaries and allowances. Bob Woodward’s new book to be called ‘Obama’s Wars’
Woodward book to be called ‘Obama’s Wars’ NEW YORK — Less than three weeks before publication, Bob Woodward’s new book finally has a cover design and a title: “Obama’s Wars.” Speak Singlish can? Cannot. Singapore fears local patois will crowd out proper English
Singapore prods locals to speak better English Backed by JMM, BJP set to form Jharkhand government (Intro Roundup)RANCHI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday staked claim to form a government in Jharkhand with the backing of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and with Arjun Munda as the new chief minister. Willing to work with India for peace in South Asia: China |
