Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has ended speculation about her political future, announcing Tuesday that she will run for reelection in October. Although many polls suggest she is likely to win a second term, it had been unclear whether she would run because of recent health problems. President Fernandez cancelled a visit to Mexico […]
Argentine President Announces Bid for Reelection
Posted June 22nd, 2011 at 12:30 am (UTC-5)
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Official: Japan’s PM to Resign in August
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 10:00 pm (UTC-5)
A Japanese ruling party official says Prime Minister Naoto Kan is set to resign by the end of August after reaching an agreement with the opposition. Kyodo news agency Tuesday quoted a senior lawmaker of the Democratic Party of Japan as saying Mr. Kan will resign after securing parliamentary passage of the second extra budget […]
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Resigns in Political Rift
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
Iran’s deputy foreign minister quit Tuesday as his boss was facing impeachment proceedings over his appointment in a growing political rift between hardliners and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iranian media reported that Mohammad Sharif Malekzadeh resigned after 33 Iranian lawmakers signed an impeachment draft against Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi. The newly-appointed Malekzadeh is facing corruption […]
Former Ambassador, Governor Enters US President Race
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
Jon Huntsman, a Republican former governor of Utah and former U.S. ambassador to China, officially entered the 2012 U.S. presidential race on Tuesday. Huntsman made the announcement in New Jersey with the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop, the same location where Ronald Reagan announced his candidacy for the White House in 1980. Huntsman was […]
Jordan’s Information Minister Quits in Media Freedom Dispute
Posted June 21st, 2011 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
Jordan’s information minister says he has resigned from his post because of proposed laws that restrict media freedoms in the country. Taher Edwan quit his post Tuesday ahead of a debate on a new press and publications draft law. He said the draft law is a setback to the government’s reform plan and restricts Jordanians’ […]
Japan’s PM Mulls Resigning in July
Posted June 20th, 2011 at 7:10 pm (UTC-5)
Japanese news media say that Prime Minister Naoto Kan is likely to step down in exchange for obtaining opposition support to pass a new extra budget and a bill the government needs to issue deficit-covering bonds. Kyodo News agency said Monday that the embattled prime minister is expected to announce in the coming days when […]
Greek PM Appeals to Parliament to Support Unpopular Austerity Measures
Posted June 19th, 2011 at 2:35 pm (UTC-5)
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has appealed to parliament to support deeply unpopular austerity measures demanded by international lenders, as Greece seeks emergency loans to avoid defaulting on its debt. Mr. Papandreou told lawmakers Sunday Greece is at a “critical” junction, facing bankruptcy next month unless it secures the next installment of a bailout offered […]
Greek PM Seeks Referendum on Changing Political System Blamed for Debt Crisis
Posted June 19th, 2011 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is calling for a referendum on changes to a political system that has led to massive government debts and left the country struggling to avoid bankruptcy. Mr. Papandreou told parliament Sunday Greece is at a “critical” junction as it seeks emergency loans from international lenders to avoid a debt default […]
Obama Impersonator Cut Off at Republican Conference
Posted June 18th, 2011 at 9:05 pm (UTC-5)
An actor impersonating U.S. President Barack Obama was ushered off the stage at a Republican gathering after making a series of insulting jokes. Reggie Brown’s routine Saturday at the Republican Leadership Conference in the southern city of New Orleans was cut short after he mocked Mr. Obama’s biracial heritage and some of the Republican candidates […]
Reports: Russian Authorities Sue Tycoon-Turned-Politician for Tax Evasion
Posted June 18th, 2011 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Russian media say a tycoon who recently entered politics is being sued by a local government for $70 million in allegedly unpaid taxes. The reports, published Saturday, say Russian tax inspectors in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk filed the lawsuit against Mikhail Prokhorov, head of the Onexim investment holding company. Officials told Russian media that […]
