politics
Former congressman J.D. Hayworth Hayworth to launch GOP primary challenge to McCain
PHOENIX — Former congressman J.D. Hayworth is kicking off a campaign challenging John McCain for his Senate seat — setting up a showdown between well-known Republicans that promises to be McCain's toughest re-election battle.
Sri Lanka monks call for release of arrested Fonseka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Senior Sri Lankan Buddhist monks urged the president on Sunday to release his main rival in last month's presidential election, who was detained on allegations of conspiring to overthrow the government while serving as army ch...
Pakistan's President and Top Court Spar Over Judges
ISLAMABAD—Political tension heightened in Pakistan after the Supreme Court struck down the appointment of two senior judges by the president.
Kenyan president lifts suspensions of two ministers
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki has revoked the prime minister's suspension of two government ministers linked to corruption allegations.
Palestinian president suspends chief of staff over sex scandal
The Palestinian president suspended his chief of staff Sunday, the official news agency said, after allegations by an ex-security officer that he tried to exploit his influence for sexual favors.
Hillary Clinton Pleads for Patience at US-Islamic World Forum
DOHA, Qatar — Nine months after President Obama held out the promise of a “new beginning” for the United States and the Muslim world, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton came to this Persian Gulf emirate on Sunday to plead for patience, conc...
Pro-Russia Viktor Yanukovych named winner of Ukraine vote
KIEV, Ukraine — Election officials named Russia-friendly Viktor Yanukovych as the official winner of Ukraine's presidential election Sunday, thwarting Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's hopes of overturning the vote.
Thousands Rally in Beirut To Honor Slain Former Prime Minister Hariri
Thousands of people have gathered in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, to mark the fifth anniversary of the killing of its former prime minister, Rafik Hariri.
California Gov. Schwarzenegger Vows to Fight for Lieutenant Governor Nominee
Sacramento - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday backed off his threat of a court fight over his choice to fill the vacant lieutenant governor job, asking the state Assembly to vote again on whether to confirm state Sen. Abel Maldonado for the post.
PHOENIX - Former Vice President Dan Quayle says his son is running for Congress in Arizona. The running mate of former President George H.W. Bush announced Friday on Fox News that Ben Quayle plans to run for the U.S. House seat being vacated by re...