President Asif Ali Zardari has traveled to Dubai for medical treatment of a heart condition, spurring rumors of his resignation. The president’s spokesman on Wednesday called the reports “untrue” and “imaginary.” He said Mr. Zardari’s visit was a planned checkup. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s office said the president will remain under medical observation at […]
Pakistani President in Dubai for Medical Treatment
Posted December 7th, 2011 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
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Pakistani President’s Medical Condition Prompts Resignation Rumors
Posted December 7th, 2011 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials have denied reports speculating that President Asif Ali Zardari will step down, after he traveled to Dubai for medical tests. The president’s spokesman on Wednesday called the reports “untrue” and “imaginary.” He said Mr. Zardari’s visit was a planned checkup. State media said the tests were linked to a previously diagnosed heart condition. […]
Gingrich Leads Polls in Early Voting States
Posted December 6th, 2011 at 3:05 pm (UTC-5)
Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich is solidifying his lead among Republican contenders in the 2012 race for the White House. Gingrich has pulled ahead of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in several national opinion polls and in important early voting states. One of those states is Iowa, which holds the first vote […]
Cain Suspends Bid for US Presidency
Posted December 3rd, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
Businessman Herman Cain has suspended his campaign for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination following allegations of sexual harassment and infidelity. Cain made the announcement at an event Saturday in his home state of Georgia. He called the accusations against him “false” and “unproved” and told supporters they have hurt his wife and family and “distracted” […]
Cain Suspends Bid for US Presidency
Posted December 3rd, 2011 at 2:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has suspended his campaign following allegations of sexual harassment and infidelity. Cain announced the suspension of his presidential bid at an event Saturday in his home state of Georgia. Saturday’s event was originally scheduled to mark the opening of the former pizza executive’s new campaign headquarters. Cain shot to […]
Cain to Make Saturday Announcement About Campaign
Posted December 2nd, 2011 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain says he will make an announcement about the future of his campaign on Saturday. Cain’s presidential bid has suffered under allegations of sexual harassment and claims of a 13-year affair with a woman in his home state of Georgia. The former pizza executive denies the accusation, but has said […]
Cain to Make Saturday Announcement About Campaign
Posted December 2nd, 2011 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain says he will make an announcement about the future of his campaign on Saturday. Cain’s presidential bid has suffered under allegations of sexual harassment and claims of a 13-year affair with a woman in his home state of Georgia. The former pizza executive has denied the accusations, but said […]
Cain ‘Reassessing’ Campaign After Affair Allegation
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain has told aides he is reassessing the viability of his campaign after a woman from Georgia alleged she had a 13-year affair with him. The accusation of infidelity follows a series of sexual harassment allegations that have already complicated Cain’s pursuit of his party’s nomination. In a Tuesday morning […]
Nepal Extends Parliament’s Term Again
Posted November 29th, 2011 at 9:10 am (UTC-5)
Nepal has extended parliament’s term for a fourth time in order to draft a new constitution for the new republic. Speaker Subash Nemwang said Tuesday that 505 out of 508 lawmakers voted to extend the Constituent Assembly’s term by another six months. The Constituent Assembly was formed in 2008, after Nepal’s monarch was abolished. The […]
Belgian Chief Negotiator: New Government Possible This Week
Posted November 27th, 2011 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
Belgium’s chief negotiator in charge of forming a cabinet says the country may finally have a new government this week after pressure from the European Union and a credit rating downgrade. Elio Di Rupo said Sunday there is still a lot of work to do and issues to settle. But he said the country’s six […]
