U.S. President Barack Obama will unveil plans Friday to move the economy forward, in negotiations with Congress that are designed to avoid automatic spending cuts and tax hikes in January. In his first policy speech since being re-elected, Mr. Obama is expected to urge Congress to agree on a plan that resolves the political stalemate […]
Chinese President: Corruption Could be Fatal to Communist Party
Posted November 8th, 2012 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
China’s outgoing President Hu Jintao warned that corruption could prove fatal to the Communist Party’s grip on power, as he addressed the opening of a pivotal congress that will usher in a new generation of Chinese leaders. “Opposing corruption, and building an honest and clean government is a clear stance the party has been adhering […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Voters Head to the Polls in 2012 US Presidential Election
Posted November 6th, 2012 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
Voters across the U.S. are heading to the polls Tuesday, to decide whether to re-elect President Barack Obama or pick a new American leader for the next four years, Republican challenger Mitt Romney. The national presidential election is nearing the finish line, but the outcome is uncertain. After a year-and-a-half of campaigning, three debates and […]
Car Bombs, Air Strikes Kill Dozens in Syria
Posted November 5th, 2012 at 7:25 pm (UTC-5)
A Syrian activist group says a suicide car bomber has killed more than 50 Syrian soldiers and gunmen loyal to President Bashar al-Assad in central Hama province. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Monday’s attack in the village of Ziyara was carried out by the Al-Nusra Front, an al-Qaida-inspired Islamist militant group. The […]
Obama, Romney Race to Close Election Finish
Posted November 4th, 2012 at 3:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are crisscrossing America two days before the election with campaign stops in several key states where they are virtually tied. At his first event Sunday, President Obama visited voters in New Hampshire and said that after four years as president, he still represents true change in […]
Syrian Opposition in Key Qatar Meeting to Unify Ranks
Posted November 4th, 2012 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
Syria’s fractured opposition factions began key talks in the Qatari capital, Doha, Sunday aimed at forming a united front to gain international recognition and bolster their chances to oust President Bashar al-Assad. The first four days of meetings are focused on transforming the Syrian National Council, the largest opposition grouping outside Syria, into a representative […]
Power Back on in Lower Manhattan, New York City
Posted November 3rd, 2012 at 8:25 pm (UTC-5)
The lights are back on in New York City’s lower Manhattan while other parts of the city still struggle with no electricity, no gasoline, and falling temperatures. Cheers could be heard throughout lower Manhattan as the power came back Saturday. The neighborhood has been in the dark since Superstorm Sandy caused an explosion at a […]
