U.S. President Barack Obama is returning to the campaign trail, after spending several days heading the federal government’s response to the massive Atlantic storm named Sandy. Mr. Obama travels Thursday to Wisconsin, Nevada and Colorado, three so-called “battleground states” that could determine whether he or Republican challenger Mitt Romney wins the 270 electoral votes needed […]
US Presidential Race Back at Full Speed after Superstorm
Posted November 1st, 2012 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
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US Presidential Race Back in Full Speed After Superstorm
Posted November 1st, 2012 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
With the American Election Day fast approaching, U.S. President Barack Obama resumes campaigning for re-election Thursday after spending several days heading the federal government’s response to the Atlantic storm Sandy. Mr. Obama will travel to the so-called “battleground states” of Wisconsin, Nevada and Colorado, three states that could determine if he or Republican challenger Mitt […]
Chrysler CEO Denies Plans to Shift Jobs to China
Posted October 31st, 2012 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
The chief executive of U.S.-based automaker Chrysler says his company is not shifting production of Jeep vehicles to China. His comments follow a series of statements by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s campaign that appear to suggest otherwise. Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said in an email to employees Tuesday that Jeep assembly lines will remain […]
Chrysler CEO Denies Plans to Shift Jobs to China
Posted October 31st, 2012 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
The chief executive of U.S. automaker Chrysler says his company is not shifting production of Jeep vehicles to China. His comments follow a series of statements by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s campaign that appear to suggest otherwise. Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said in an email to employees Tuesday that Jeep assembly lines will remain […]
Huge Storm Slows US Presidential Campaign
Posted October 30th, 2012 at 2:15 am (UTC-5)
With one week until election day, U.S. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, are balancing how to make their final pitches to voters while tens of millions of people along the country’s east coast deal with a massive storm. Both candidates have canceled their planned Tuesday appearances, instead focusing their messages on […]
Hurricane Sandy Slows US Presidential Campaign
Posted October 29th, 2012 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
Hurricane Sandy is playing havoc with the U.S. presidential election campaign. As the massive storm barreled toward the East Coast of the U.S., both President Barack Obama, the Democratic incumbent, and his Republican challenger, wealthy businessman Mitt Romney, cancelled some of their scheduled rallies. Mr. Obama returned to Washington to oversee the country’s emergency preparations […]
Hurricane Sandy Slows US Presidential Campaign
Posted October 29th, 2012 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Hurricane Sandy is playing havoc with the U.S. presidential election campaign. As the massive storm barreled toward the East Coast of the U.S., both President Barack Obama, the Democratic incumbent, and his Republican challenger, wealthy businessman Mitt Romney, cancelled some of their scheduled rallies. Mr. Obama returned to Washington to oversee the country’s emergency preparations […]
India PM Inducts Younger Ministers in Cabinet
Posted October 28th, 2012 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reshuffled his Cabinet Sunday in a bid to overhaul his government’s image ahead of the next general elections in 2014. The new Cabinet has a more youthful face after several senior ministers resigned their posts, making room for the elevation of junior ministers. The changes come as Mr. Singh’s Congress […]
Indian Minister Resigns Ahead of Cabinet Reshuffle
Posted October 26th, 2012 at 9:20 am (UTC-5)
India’s external Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna has resigned ahead of a Cabinet reshuffle that is expected by Sunday. Indian officials say Krishna sent his resignation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday. The reshuffle is seen as a bid by Mr. Singh to improve the image of his ruling Congress Party, which has been hit […]
Disgraced Chinese Politician Expelled from Parliament
Posted October 25th, 2012 at 10:30 pm (UTC-5)
China’s official media outlet says the country’s parliament has expelled disgraced politician Bo Xilai and stripped him of his legal immunity, clearing the way for his prosecution. The Xinhua news agency said Friday that the Standing Committee of the 11th National People’s Congress announced the termination of Bo Xilai as the NPC deputy. Bo has […]
