China on Thursday dismissed an incident involving a high-profile politician who visited a U.S. consulate following a possible political scandal. U.S. officials on Wednesday confirmed that Wang Lijun, the deputy mayor and former police chief of Chongqing, visited a U.S. consulate earlier this week in the city of Chengdu. But they did not indicate what […]
China Downplays Rumors Surrounding Top Politician
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
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China Downplays Rumors Surrounding Top Politician
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
China on Thursday brushed aside potential embarrassment over an incident involving a high-profile politician who is rumored to have sought asylum at a U.S. consulate following a possible political scandal. U.S. officials on Wednesday confirmed that Wang Lijun, the deputy mayor and former police chief of Chongqing, visited a U.S. consulate earlier this week in […]
Santorum Campaigns in Texas Following Three-State Sweep
Posted February 8th, 2012 at 6:50 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is campaigning in Texas Wednesday, one day after winning the nominating contests in three states. Texas is a key prize for the candidates, and Santorum was there to round up both support and money. The socially conservative Santorum won Tuesday’s caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota and the primary in […]
US: Chinese Politician Visited US Consulate in Chengdu
Posted February 8th, 2012 at 6:30 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has confirmed that a high-ranking politician from southwestern China, reported to be on vacation, has visited a U.S. consulate this week. A spokeswoman for the State Department, Victoria Nuland, told reporters Wednesday that Deputy Mayor of Chongqing Wang Lijun had a scheduled meeting at the U.S. consulate in the city of Chengdu. […]
Pakistani PM Files Appeal in Contempt Case
Posted February 8th, 2012 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has filed an appeal against a Supreme Court summons calling for him to appear in court to face charges of contempt. The contempt proceedings against Mr. Gilani stem from an earlier Supreme Court ruling that ordered the prime minister to reopen old corruption cases against thousands of people, including […]
Unexpected Santorum Wins Shake Up US Republican Presidential Race
Posted February 8th, 2012 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is riding high Wednesday after nominating contest victories in three states, which have raised questions about the front-runner status of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. The socially conservative Santorum is campaigning in Texas Wednesday after winning Tuesday’s caucuses in Minnesota and Colorado and the primary in Missouri. The wins […]
Santorum Pulls Off Major Wins in Three Republican Nominating Contests
Posted February 8th, 2012 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
Rick Santorum’s campaign for the U.S. Republican Party’s presidential nomination received a major boost with victories in Tuesday’s nominating contests in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado. With most of the returns counted, the former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania won the Minnesota caucuses with 45 percent of the vote. U.S. Representative Ron Paul came in second with […]
Chinese Politician Goes on Leave for ‘Stress’ Amid Speculation
Posted February 8th, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
A high-profile politician in southwest China is reported to have suddenly gone on leave, amid rampant speculation about a possible political scandal involving a rising star in the Communist leadership. The Chongqing city government said Wednesday that Wang Lijun was undergoing “vacation-style treatment” because of “long-term overwork, a high level of mental stress and physical […]
Pakistani PM Files Appeal in Contempt Case
Posted February 8th, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani has filed an appeal against a Supreme Court summons calling for him to appear in court to face charges of contempt. The contempt proceedings against Mr. Gilani stem from an earlier Supreme Court ruling that ordered the prime minister to reopen old corruption cases against thousands of people, including […]
Chinese Politician Goes on Leave for ‘Stress’ Amid Speculation
Posted February 8th, 2012 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
A high-profile politician in southwest China is reported to have suddenly gone on leave, amid rampant speculation about a possible political scandal involving a rising star in the Communist leadership. The Chongqing city government said Wednesday that Wang Lijun was undergoing “vacation-style treatment” because of “long-term overwork, a high level of mental stress and physical […]
