President Barack Obama says teachers and students are suffering from cuts in U.S. state budgets, and he says his Republican opponent’s plans to reduce government spending would hurt them more. Mr. Obama told a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada Wednesday that fewer teachers are returning to public schools, which has increased class sizes for […]
Obama Campaigns in Nevada, Ryan in Virginia
Posted August 22nd, 2012 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
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Obama: Romney Cannot ‘Make Stuff Up’ During Campaign
Posted August 20th, 2012 at 4:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is telling his Republican rival for the White House, Mitt Romney, that he cannot “just make stuff up.” During an appearance at the White House briefing Monday, Mr. Obama said Romney’s charge that the president dropped a requirement for welfare recipients to work is “patently false.” President Obama also repeated his […]
Slain Strongman’s Daughter to Run for South Korea Presidency
Posted August 20th, 2012 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
South Korea’s ruling party voted overwhelmingly Monday for the daughter of an assassinated strongman to be its presidential candidate. Park Geun-hy, the daughter of Park Chung-hee, who ruled the country as a dictator from 1961 to 1979, won her New Frontier Party’s presidential primary, easily beating four male candidates. Opinion polls indicate she is the […]
Burma Names Naval Chief as VP
Posted August 15th, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
A navy chief with a politically moderate reputation has been sworn in as one of Burma’s vice presidents in a move seen as empowering reformers in the military-dominated government. Admiral Nyan Tun replaces a regime hardliner whose resignation last month prompted rumors of a power struggle. Tin Aung Myint Oo officially quit for health reasons, […]
UN Chief ‘Seriously Concerned’ by Somali Transition Delays
Posted August 14th, 2012 at 3:00 am (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is “seriously concerned” about delays in selecting Somalia’s new parliament, and says political leaders need to work in the best interest of the Somali people. Mr. Ban said in a statement that he is encouraged by the progress Somalia has made in its transition. But he says that […]
Romney, Ryan Campaign in Political Battleground States
Posted August 13th, 2012 at 2:50 am (UTC-5)
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his new running mate, Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan are splitting up Monday to campaign in two swing states that could determine the outcome of the 2012 presidential election. Romney is set to campaign in Florida, while Ryan is heading to Iowa. The two campaigned Sunday in North Carolina, […]
Romney, Ryan Hit Campaign Trail
Posted August 12th, 2012 at 8:15 pm (UTC-5)
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his new running mate are casting themselves as the duo to bring back America’s economy. Romney and Representative Paul Ryan campaigned Sunday in North Carolina and then in Ryan’s home state of Wisconsin. Both states are considered key battlegrounds in the race for the White House. Romney is […]
Romney, Ryan Hit Campaign Trail
Posted August 12th, 2012 at 4:55 pm (UTC-5)
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his new running mate are casting themselves as the duo to bring back America’s economy. Romney and Representative Paul Ryan moved through North Carolina on Sunday as part of a multi-state tour. The state is considered critical in the race for the White House. Romney is hoping Ryan’s […]
Romney, Ryan Hit Campaign Trail
Posted August 12th, 2012 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his new running mate are casting themselves as the duo to bring back America’s economy during a multi-state tour. Romney and Representative Paul Ryan are sweeping through North Carolina on Sunday. The state is considered critical in the race for the White House. Romney is hoping Ryan’s work in […]
Romney, Ryan Hit Campaign Trail
Posted August 12th, 2012 at 2:35 am (UTC-5)
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his newly-chosen running mate, Congressman Paul Ryan, will hit the campaign trail Sunday with a bus trip through the eastern state of North Carolina, the first of several of what many consider “must-win” swing states. After Romney announced his choice for vice president Saturday morning before a throng […]
