While a few congressional seats changed hands in U.S. elections Tuesday, the balance of power in Congress remains the same, with Democrats in control of the Senate, and Republicans keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said now that the election is over, it is time to put politics […]
Balance of Power Remains Unchanged in US Congress
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 10:50 pm (UTC-5)
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Greek Parliament Passes More Deep Spending Cuts, Thousands Protest
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 6:50 pm (UTC-5)
Greece’s parliament has passed another package of deep spending cuts and tax increases, plans that sent tens of thousands of Greeks protesting in the streets of Athens. The lawmakers approved the measure just after midnight local time Thursday. It will increase some taxes and slash spending by another $17 billion, including government benefits and pensions. […]
Drink Black Tea, Prevent Diabetes?
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 6:40 pm (UTC-5)
Coffee or tea? Tea – especially black tea – might be a better choice. A mathematical analysis found that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is low in countries where people drink a lot of black tea. The disease — a chronic, life-threatening condition that reduces the body’s ability to turn sugar, or glucose, into […]
ICC Chief Calls On Libya To Ensure Justice
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 6:00 pm (UTC-5)
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has called on Libya’s leadership to ensure that justice is served for all crimes committed during last year’s uprising. Libya’s new government will be sworn in Thursday in Tripoli. Fatou Bensouda told the United Nations Security Council Wednesday that the new government should not grant amnesty for […]
Balance of Power Remains Unchanged in US Congress
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
While a few congressional seats changed hands in U.S. elections Tuesday, the balance of power in Congress remains the same, with Democrats in control of the Senate, and Republicans keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said now that the election is over, it is time to put politics […]
Study: Arabica Coffee Could Go Extinct in the Wild
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 4:40 pm (UTC-5)
Coffee, the world’s favorite beverage, could be a victim of climate change, warn scientists in England and Ethiopia. Arabica coffee provides about 70 percent of the world’s commercial production, and although it is grown on plantations around the world, its natural range is restricted primarily to the highlands of southern Ethiopia. It is highly sensitive […]
Greek Protests Turn Violent Ahead of Austerity Vote
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 4:25 pm (UTC-5)
More than 80,000 Greek protesters fought with riot police outside parliament as lawmakers get ready to vote on another package of deep spending cuts and tax increases. Protesters in Athens Wednesday threw firebombs at police who responded with tear gas and stun grenades. Many Greeks are angry at the idea of having to endure more […]
Greek Protests Turn Violent Ahead of Austerity Vote
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 2:45 pm (UTC-5)
More than 80,000 Greek protesters are clashing with riot police, as lawmakers prepared to vote on a new austerity package required for another infusion of bailout funds from the European Union. The demonstrations outside the parliament building in Athens turned violent, as protesters threw fire bombs at police, who responded with tear gas and stun […]
World Leaders Send Obama Congratulations, Challenges
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
World leaders are sending their congratulations to U.S. President Barack Obama, who won a second term Tuesday in a tightly contested race with challenger Mitt Romney. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he “warmly congratulates” Mr. Obama and looks forward to continuing to work together “in the spirit of the enduring partnership between the United States […]
France Adopts Plan for Gay Marriage
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 1:00 pm (UTC-5)
France has adopted a draft law to legalize same-sex marriage and open adoption to gay couples. President Francois Hollande, who made the reform a key part of his election campaign, told the Cabinet that the reform would be progress for not only a few, but for all of society. French Families Minister Dominique Bertinotti described […]
