U.S. President Barack Obama says he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have been clear that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi must step down and hand power to the Libyan people. Speaking alongside Ms. Merkel at the White House Tuesday, President Obama said the international pressure will only continue to increase until he does. The president spoke […]
Obama, Merkel Discuss Libya, Economy, Mideast Peace
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 12:10 pm (UTC-5)
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Serena Williams to Defend Wimbledon Title
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
U.S. tennis star Serena Williams is set to return to the courts after nearly a year on the sidelines because of injuries and health issues. Williams says she will play in next week’s Eastbourne grass-court tournament, one of the warm-up events for Wimbledon, which begins June 20. That will set the stage for the 29-year-old […]
Obama, Merkel to Discuss Differences over Libya, Economy
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Washington, where the two leaders are set to discuss economic policy and the conflict in Libya. President Obama is honoring Ms. Merkel with all the pomp and ceremony of an official visit, including an elaborate White House arrival ceremony. But the more serious issues, […]
Obama Welcomes UN Chief’s Bid for 2nd Term
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has welcomed the candidacy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for a second term heading the world body. In a statement Tuesday, the White House said Mr. Ban has made important reforms and led the U.N. as it played a critical role in crises and challenges around the world — including in […]
Obama, Merkel to Discuss Economic, Mideast Policy Differences
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Washington, where the two leaders are set to discuss their differences over economic policy and the war in Libya. President Obama is honoring Ms. Merkel with all the pomp and ceremony of an official visit, including an elaborate arrival ceremony Tuesday that featured a […]
Obama to Meet Bahrain Crown Prince at White House
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama plans to meet the crown prince of Bahrain at the White House Tuesday. Although the visit is not on Mr. Obama’s official schedule, White House officials say the president will join an afternoon meeting between Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin al-Khalifa and National Security Advisor Tom Donilon. The crown prince […]
German Chancellor to Visit White House
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Washington to meet with U.S. President Barack Obama. The two leaders are set on Tuesday to discuss NATO operations in Libya, a project Germany has not supported. Officials say the two leaders are also likely to touch on Afghanistan, Tunisia, the Middle East peace process, and the global economy. […]
Boston Bruins Win Crucial Game Three in NHL Stanley Cup Finals
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 12:35 am (UTC-5)
The Boston Bruins trounced the visiting Vancouver Canucks 8-1 Monday to claim their first victory in the National Hockey League Stanley Cup championship series. The slumping Bruins offense came alive after Nathan Horton was taken off the ice on a stretcher following a vicious hit from Vancouver’s Aaron Rome early in the first period. Mark […]
Congressman Admits Lying About Lewd Photograph
Posted June 6th, 2011 at 8:20 pm (UTC-5)
New York Democratic Representative Anthony Weiner has admitted he sent a lewd photograph to a female college student using his Twitter account after previously denying he had done so. Weiner apologized for lying but said he will not resign. During a televised news conference Monday in New York, an emotional Weiner also admitted that he […]
Congressman Admits Lying About Lewd Photograph
Posted June 6th, 2011 at 7:00 pm (UTC-5)
New York Democratic Representative Anthony Weiner has admitted he sent a lewd photograph to a female college student using his Twitter account after previously denying he had done so. Weiner apologized for lying but said he will not resign. During a televised news conference Monday in New York, an emotional Weiner also admitted that he […]
