Maehara named new Japanese foreign minister as prime minister shuffles Cabinet
Japan gets new foreign minister in Cabinet shuffle MQM leader killed in London, tension in KarachiLONDON/KARACHI - Prominent Pakistani politician and Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) leader Imran Farooq was stabbed to death outside his home in London, causing panic in Pakistan’s Karachi city Friday where life in most places came to a virtual standstill after news of his killing spread. Winner of Hawaii Democratic primary election will challenge GOP’s hold on governor’s office
Winner of Hawaii Democratic primary will challenge GOP’s hold on governor’s office
Envoy hopes Obama visit will help India get UNSC seat
New Zealand lawmaker quits party over dead baby identify theft scam
NZ lawmaker who stole dead baby’s identity quits Nirupama Rao in US to prepare ground for Obama visit
Honduran police fire tear gas at supporters of ousted president; 1 killed
Honduran police tear gas Zeyala supporters; 1 dead Japan to get new foreign minister as Kan reshuffles Cabinet to put stamp on his administration
Cabinet shuffle to give Japan new foreign minister After mudslinging primary, tea party favorite O’Donnell opens fall Senate race absent attacks
No personal attacks: O’Donnell opens fall campaign Student rebellion paralyzes public education in Argentina’s capital
Students protest education in Argentine capital Japan’s Cabinet resigns en masse, to make way for new administration
Japan’s Cabinet resigns ahead of reshuffle Remarks by the President at a Reception for Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal6:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you very much, thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody please have a seat, have a seat. Presidential Proclamation–National POW/MIA Recognition Day"Until every story ends" is a solemn promise to those who wear the uniform of the United States that they will never be left behind or forgotten. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we pay tribute to the American men and women who never returned home from combat, to those who faced unthinkable suffering as prisoners of war in distant lands, and to all servicemembers who have defended American lives and liberties with unwavering devotion. As a grateful Nation, we can never repay the profound debt to our heroes, and we will not rest until we have accounted for the missing members of our Armed Forces. Campaigning for Democrat, Obama warns voters against GOP Senate candidate in Connecticut more images Mass. AG Coakley to face Republican challenger after lawyer gets primary write-in votes
Mass. AG Coakley to face write-in GOP challenger Palin says tea party-backed politicians winning as underdogs ’shaking up the good old boys’
US defense chief sees signs of progress in Afghanistan but says he’ll remain cautious
Group asks Calif. federal judge to halt US military’s ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy worldwide
Group seeks halt to ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ Summary Box: Geithner pledges tougher approach on China trade issues including currency
Summary Box: Lawmakers upset with China on trade Revisiting an old spat, Carter blames Kennedy for lack of health care overhaul in 1970s
Carter says Kennedy delayed health care years ago Money’s no object for billionaire former eBay chief Whitman in California race for governor
Money’s no object for billionaire in CA gov’s race Hispanic lawmakers say Obama promises he’ll push DREAM Act immigration bill for young people
President Obama Nominates Charles Oberly to Serve as U.S. AttorneyWASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Charles M. Oberly, III to serve as U.S. Attorney. Mo. Democratic nominee for US Senate keeps TV ad despite copyright lawsuit by Fox News Network
Mo. Democrat keeps TV ad despite Fox News lawsuit Message and Notice from the President on the Annual Renewal of the Terrorist Sanctions AuthoritiesTO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice, stating that the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism is to continue in effect beyond September 23, 2010. Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Upcoming Afghan Parliamentary Elections4:14 P.M. EDT SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Let me just start by saying we’ll do this on background as senior administration officials. And I just wanted to start by just giving a sense of where we are in Afghanistan. And we like to take these opportunities occasionally to check in around some milestones as they come up. Guinea interim leader cites ethnic divisions as government postpones vote by at least 2 weeks
Guinea vote delays may stoke ethnic divisions Seattle cartoonist who started “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” goes into hiding on advice of FBI
Seattle cartoonist goes into hiding on FBI advice House panel sets second hearing in J&J recall probe, releases email on “pahntom” Motrin recall
House panel sets 2nd hearing in J&J recall probe Readout of the President’s Meeting with Senator Robert Menendez and Representatives Nydia Velazquez and Luis GutierrezToday, President Obama met in the Oval Office with U.S. Senator Robert Menendez and U.S. Representatives Nydia Velazquez and Luis Gutierrez. The President reiterated his commitment to working in a bipartisan manner to pass comprehensive immigration reform. This reform must provide lasting and dedicated resources for border security, while also requiring accountability from both individuals in the U.S. illegally and unscrupulous employers who game the system for their own economic advantage. US officials aren’t sure what motivated North Korea’s alleged attack on South Korean warship
US officials: Korea warship attack an ‘act of war’ Jimmy Carter blames Sen. Kennedy for delaying health care coverage more images Negative ads hit the air in key Senate battlegrounds, outside groups lead the charge
Senate battlegrounds see new round of negative ads Remarks by the President at the Announcement of the “Change the Equation” Initiative3:43 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you very much. Obama tells Hispanic lawmakers he’ll push to pass DREAM Act immigration bill for young people
Presidential Proclamation–Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, Constitution WeekThe summer of 1787 was a watershed moment in our Nation’s history. In the span of four short months, delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia established a Constitution for the United States of America, signing the finished charter on September 17, 1787. With their signatures, and subsequent ratification of the Constitution by the States, the Framers advanced our national journey. AP sources: Administration says aid to Lebanese military important for US, Mideast security
AP sources: Renewed Lebanese military aid sought NYC mayor defends fellow billionaire Whitman’s spending in Calif. race that broke his record
NY mayor defends Whitman’s spending in Calif. race Vice President Biden Issues Statement on the New START Treaty“Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to approve the New START Treaty with a strong bipartisan majority. I congratulate Senators Kerry and Lugar and all the members of the committee for their hard work and their thoughtful review. There is no question that the New START Treaty, once it takes effect, will protect our security and make the world a safer place. It will further improve our relationship with Russia and enable us to deepen our cooperation on a host of key issues, as well as further demonstrate America’s leadership in efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism. The President and I believe the full Senate should give this agreement the same broad bipartisan support shown today by the Foreign Relations Committee and that agreements of this kind historically have received from the United States Senate.” Statement by the President on the New START TreatyI want to acknowledge an important step forward today that will advance our national security. This afternoon, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted in favor of the New START Treaty, and I am pleased that it did so with strong bipartisan support. I called the committee chairman, Senator Kerry, and Senator Lugar, the ranking member, to express my gratitude for their leadership, and I commend the members of the committee for their thoughtful review of this treaty. Republicans seek to bridge party divide by uniting with tea party candidates ahead of November more images A rundown on the Afghan parliamentary election
A rundown on the Afghan parliamentary election In Connecticut, GOP Senate candidate McMahon says Obama falls ‘far short’ of expectations more images AP-NCC Poll: Who do you trust? Not big institutions, though military, small business fare best
AP-NCC Poll: Not much trust in major institutions |
