The United States and Turkey are setting up a working group to plan for possible scenarios in Syria, including the possibility of a chemical attack. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu announced the initiative Saturday during Clinton’s visit to Turkey. They said the working group would coordinate military, intelligence […]
Romney Announces Ryan as VP Running Mate
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney has announced his choice to be vice president, if he wins the November election. Romney said Saturday that Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will be his running mate. Ryan is a long-time representative from the northern state of Wisconsin. Romney and Ryan are to appear together Saturday in Norfolk, […]
Romney Announces Ryan as VP Running Mate
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney has announced his choice to be vice president, if he wins the Novermber election. Romney said Saturday Congressman Paul Ryan will be his running mate. Ryan is a long-time representative from the northern state of Wisconsin. Romnay and Ryan are to appear together Saturday in Norfolk, Virginia to kick […]
Obama Pledges Aid to Drought-Stricken Farmers
U.S. President Barack Obama has pledged a wide-ranging response for farmers and ranchers to the one of the worst droughts in more than 50 years. Mr. Obama said in his weekly address Saturday the current corn crop is in “poor or very poor” condition and cattle farmers are “struggling to feed their animals.” The president […]
Britain’s McKeever Wins Gold in 200-Meter Canoe Sprint
The British trainee accountant who has been nicknamed “Usain Bolt on Water” powered to his way to gold Saturday at the inaugural men’s 200-meter K-1 canoe sprint regatta at the Olympic Games. Ed McKeever justified his nickname by sprinting to victory in just over 36 seconds. Saul Craviotto Rivero of Spain won the silver. Canada’s […]
INDIA BUS ACCIDENT – V
Officials in northern India say a bus has plunged into a gorge, killing at least 40 people. Authorities say the passenger bus skidded off the road Saturday in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh state, falling at least 76 meters into the gorge. Officials say the death toll is likely to rise. India has the […]
6 U.S. Troops Killed Friday by Afghan Counterparts
U.S. and Afghan military officials say six American troops were killed Friday by Afghan government personnel. In the first incident Friday morning, officials said an Afghan police commander shot and killed three special operations Marines in the Sangin district of Helmand province. Afghan authorities say the commander invited the Marines to a meal at his […]
Clinton in Turkey for Talks on Syria
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Turkey to discuss Syria, one day after Washington said it will level new sanctions against Damascus and its supporters. Clinton flew to Istanbul early Saturday after ending an 11-day, nine-nation tour of Africa. Officials say Clinton will meet with President Abdullah Gul, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan […]
Romney to Announce Running Mate Saturday
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney will announce his choice of a vice presidential running mate Saturday. Romney’s campaign office announced Friday night that the announcement will take place at about 9:00 a.m. in Norfolk, Virginia before the candidate begins a bus tour that is being called “The Romney Plan For A Stronger Middle Class.” […]