Politics & Corruption
Thai, Cambodian military leaders to meet
Thai and Cambodian military leaders will meet next week amid growing tensions over Phnom Penh's appointment of a fugitive former Thai premier as an adviser.
Belgian-British duo leads race for EU's top jobs
BRUSSELS — Seven socialist prime ministers backed the European Union's trade commissioner to be its new foreign policy chief, moving a Thursday summit closer to breaking a stalemate over two freshly created top EU jobs.
Thai Anti - Govt Protesters to Hold Prolonged Rally
Fugitive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's supporters announced plans on Tuesday for a prolonged street protest beginning in late November and lasting until the government steps down and calls elections.
Sarah Palin coy about 2012 run, but door is open
NEW YORK — Sarah Palin said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that a 2012 presidential bid is "not on my radar," but wouldn't rule out playing some role in the next presidential election.
Conservative 'unconcedes' in NY US House race
ALBANY, N.Y. — A Conservative Party candidate has withdrawn his concession in a close special election for a U.S. House seat, and New York election officials are beginning to count paper ballots.
Israel OK's 900 new housing units in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM — Israel's interior ministry on Tuesday authorised the construction of 900 new housing units in annexed east Jerusalem, the ministry said, in a move bound to draw international criticism.
Reporters barred from Afghan leader's inauguration
Journalists will be barred from Afghanistan's presidential palace during the inauguration ceremony on Thursday for Hamid Karzai, whose credibility has come under question after a fraud-marred election, the palace said.
Thailand gives UAE details on Thaksin
Thailand said Monday it had passed information to the United Arab Emirates proving that Thaksin Shinawatra is living in Dubai, as Bangkok pushes to bring home the fugitive former premier.
Barack Obama criticises internet censorship at meeting in China
Barack Obama praised freedom of expression and political participation and criticised internet censorship as he spoke to students in Shanghai today, in the only public meeting scheduled for his three-day visit to China.
Australian PM says sorry to Britons forcibly shipped to Australia as children
The Australian prime minister, Kevin Rudd, today apologised to the surviving British children who were forcibly shipped to Australia during the last century. More than 150,000 British children, most of them from deprived backgrounds, were sent to ...
Israel could annex more of West Bank: minister
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli cabinet minister said on Monday Israel could annex more of the West Bank if Palestinians declared statehood without concluding a peace agreement.
Leading Kosovo parties claim victory in first vote
PRISTINA — Kosovo's two coalition parties claimed victory in the country's first election since declaring independence as the election commission postponed Monday releasing complete results.
Sarah Palin Finds One Bond With Hillary Clinton
Could there be a “coffee summit” in the future between Hillary Rodham Clinton — the secretary of state, runner-up for the Democratic presidential nomination, former senator and author — and Sarah Palin, author, former Republican vice-presidential ...
Washington (CNN) -- Fearlessly demonstrating the majesty of U.S. justice or acquiescing to terrorists by giving them undeserved rights and a public platform? The decision to bring Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, admitted mastermind of the September 11, 20...
New York governor backs down from license plate mandate
ALBANY - Gov. David A. Paterson and lawmakers agreed Sunday to dump a requirement that motorists purchase new license plates but remained divided over how to close this year's $3.2-billion budget deficit.
Quinn, Hynes meet up for Illinois Democratic governor debate
ROCKFORD - -- Gov. Pat Quinn accused Comptroller Dan Hynes of crying "crocodile tears" over billions of dollars in unpaid state bills, while Hynes called Quinn the "lead cheerleader" for Rod Blagojevich during a combative debate Sunday between two...
In House, Many Spoke With One Voice: Lobbyists’
WASHINGTON — In the official record of the historic House debate on overhauling health care, the speeches of many lawmakers echo with similarities. Often, that was no accident.
Barrett makes it official: Milwaukee mayor running for Wisconsin governor
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett made it official Sunday, announcing his candidacy to become Wisconsin’a governor in 2010.
In Tokyo, Obama Makes Concession on Marine Base
TOKYO — President Obama, seeking to mend fences with Japan, America’s most important Asian ally, announced on Friday that he would establish a high-level working group on the contentious issue of the continuing presence of a Marine base in Okinawa.
Gregory Craig Steps Down as White House Lawyer
WASHINGTON – The White House counsel, Gregory B. Craig, has told associates that he intends to step down from his post on Friday, putting to rest long-running speculation about whether he would remain as President Obama’s top lawyer.