Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has resigned following weeks of opposition protests over his controversial decision to arrest a senior judge. Mr. Nasheed’s resignation Tuesday came after mutinous police took over state television headquarters in the capital, Male, and broadcasted calls for him to step down. Earlier, a group of police had joined an opposition protest […]
Maldives President Resigns Following Police Mutiny, Protests
Posted February 7th, 2012 at 4:10 am (UTC-5)
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US Republican Race Moves to Colorado, Minnesota
Posted February 7th, 2012 at 2:45 am (UTC-5)
U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney is hoping to solidify his frontrunner status for the Republican Party’s nomination with strong showings in caucuses Tuesday in Colorado and Minnesota. Romney appears poised to win in Colorado. But polls in Minnesota have suggested any of the four Republican candidates could take first place, with former Pennsylvania senator Rick […]
US Republican Race Moves Tuesday to Colorado, Minnesota
Posted February 7th, 2012 at 1:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney is hoping to solidify his frontrunner status for the Republican party’s nomination with strong showings in caucuses Tuesday in Colorado and Minnesota. Romney appears poised to win in Colorado. But polls in Minnesota have suggested any of the four Republican candidates could take first place, with former Pennsylvania Senator Rick […]
Palestinian Rivals Agree to Form Unity Government
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 12:55 pm (UTC-5)
The leaders of the rival Palestinian movements Fatah and Hamas announced they have agreed to form an interim unity government led by Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority. Mr. Abbas and Khaled Meshaal, head of the militant Islamist Hamas, said Monday the two groups would move forward without delay to form a government of […]
Poll: Obama Leads Romney in Hypothetical Election Matchup
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
A new poll indicates U.S. President Barack Obama would beat Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney in a hypothetical election matchup. The ABC News-Washington Post survey shows President Obama ahead 51 percent to 45 percent among registered voters, . The poll, conducted last week among a random sample of 1,000 adults, shows half of those surveyed […]
Poll: Obama Leads Romney in Hypothetical Election Matchup
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
A new poll indicates U.S. President Barack Obama has a lead for the first time over Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney. The ABC News-Washington Post survey indicates President Obama would beat Mr. Romney 52 to 43 percent in a hypothetical election matchup. The poll, conducted last week among a random sample of 1,000 adults, shows […]
Palestinian Rivals Agree to Form Unity Government
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 9:20 am (UTC-5)
The leaders of the rival Palestinian movements Fatah and Hamas have announced a major step towards ending their bitter divisions, agreeing to form an interim unity government led by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Mr. Abbas and Khaled Meshaal, head of the militant Islamist Hamas, said Monday the two groups would move forward without delay to […]
Putin: Russia Must ‘Renew Democracy’ But Cautiously
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 5:50 am (UTC-5)
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who is seeking a historic third term as president, has acknowledged that Russians want more say in government and the need to renew the country’s political system. In an article published Monday in the Kommersant daily newspaper, Mr. Putin admitted that the government has fallen behind the people’s demands for […]
Romania’s PM Resigns Following Protests
Posted February 6th, 2012 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
Romania’s prime minister has resigned after weeks of nationwide protests of his government’s tough austerity measures. Addressing his Cabinet Monday, Prime Minister Emil Boc said he will give up his mandate, saying he is resigning to “ease the social situation.” Mr. Boc’s announcement follows protests by thousands of Romanians who have braved freezing temperatures in […]
Finland Getting First Conservative President in 30 Years
Posted February 5th, 2012 at 5:10 pm (UTC-5)
Conservative party leader Sauli Niinistoe has won Finland’s presidential election by a landslide and will become the country’s first conservative president in 30 years. Officials say Mr. Niinistoe, of the National Coalition Party, won 63 percent of the vote in Sunday’s second round. Green party candidate Pekka Haavisto won 37 percent. They were the top […]
