Television exit polls show Argentina’s President Christina Fernandez de Kirchner well on her way toward reelection in October after Sunday’s open primary. The exit polls give her about 45 percent of the vote, far ahead of the second place candidate. Final results are expected Monday. Sunday’s primary was Argentina’s first open primary, meaning that all […]
Exit Polls: Fernandez Has Big Lead in Argentina Presidential Primary
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 9:05 pm (UTC-5)
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US Fair Stage Collapses, Killing Five
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 6:00 pm (UTC-5)
The governor of Indiana, where five people died in the collapse of a concert stage, says what happened was a “freakish accident” that no one could have anticipated. Governor Mitch Daniels says precautions were taken prior to the severe storm that caused the stage collapse Saturday at a state fairgrounds in Indianapolis. A gust of […]
Tropical Storm Gert Sets Sights on Bermuda
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 4:40 pm (UTC-5)
Tropical storm warnings are out for Bermuda as Tropical Storm Gert churns in the Atlantic. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami say they expect Gert to strengthen before it reaches Bermuda Sunday or early Monday. The storm currently has sustained winds of 64 kilometers per hour. The experts predict the storm will turn […]
U.S. Fair Stage Collapses, Killing Five
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Five people died and more than 40 were injured when a stage collapsed during a severe storm at a state fair in the midwestern U.S. city of Indianapolis. The deadly incident occurred Saturday at the Indiana State Fair just before the country music group Sugarland was about to mount the stage to perform. No one […]
U.S. Fair Stage Collapse Kills 4, Injures 40
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 9:15 am (UTC-5)
At least four people were killed and more than 40 were injured when a stage collapsed during a severe storm at a state fair in the midwestern U.S. of Indiana. The deadly incident occurred at the Indianapolis State Fair just before the country music group Sugarland was about to mount the stage to perform. No […]
Venezuelan Police Seize One Ton of Cocaine in Drug Raid
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
A Venezuelan official says authorities have confiscated one ton of cocaine in a drug smuggling raid. Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami says two rogue police officers accused of helping the smugglers were killed during the seizure at an undisclosed location. El Aissami says a narcotics officer was injured. It was not clear from his comments […]
U.S. Fair Stage Collapse Kills 4, Injures 40
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 1:20 am (UTC-5)
Officials in the central U.S. city of Indianapolis say an outdoor concert stage at the Indiana State Fair has collapsed, killing at least four people and injuring 40 others. Witnesses say a rainstorm swept through the fair Saturday night causing the rigging supporting the stage to collapse. A country music group was preparing to perform […]
Cuba’s Castro Spends 85th Birthday in Private
Posted August 13th, 2011 at 2:10 pm (UTC-5)
Ailing former Cuban President Fidel Castro spent his 85th birthday in private Saturday, while artists, the media and youths continued several days of celebrations honoring the revolutionary icon. One national newspaper, Granma, said in a headline that “Cuba and Latin America sing the praises of Fidel.” Since Tuesday, concerts, art exhibits and other events have […]
Iowa ‘Straw Poll’ a Test for US Republican Presidential Candidates
Posted August 13th, 2011 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
Republican presidential contenders in the U.S. seeking to challenge President Barack Obama in the 2012 election face a highly anticipated test vote Saturday in Iowa. The Iowa Republican party calls it a “straw poll,” a mock election with no official standing. But the balloting in the city of Ames is seen as a key test […]
Iowa ‘Straw Poll’ a Test for US Republican Presidential Candidates
Posted August 13th, 2011 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
Republican presidential contenders in the U.S. seeking to challenge President Barack Obama in the 2012 election face a highly anticipated test vote Saturday in Iowa. The Iowa Republican party calls it a “straw poll,” a mock election with no official standing. But the balloting in the city of Ames is seen as a key test […]
