Former U.S. president Bill Clinton has formally nominated President Barack Obama to be the Democratic Party’s candidate in the November election, during a nationally televised address Wednesday night. Mr. Clinton criticized the Republican party during his prime time speech at the Democratic National Convention, calling the Republican narrative an “alternative universe.” “In Tampa, the Republican […]
Clinton to Blame Republican for ‘Total Mess’
Clinton to Blame Republican for ‘Total Mess’
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton has formally placed President Barack Obama’s name up for the Democratic nomination during a nationally televised address Wednesday. Mr. Clinton fired at the Republican party during his prime time speech at the Democratic National Convention, calling the Republican narrative an “alternative universe.” “In Tampa the Republican argument against the President’s […]
Clinton to Blame Republican for ‘Total Mess’
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton is set to take aim at the Republican party when he delivers a key address Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention. In excerpts of his speech released in advance, Mr. Clinton says the Republicans left the United States and President Barack Obama with a “total mess.” He also says […]
First Lady Testifies to President’s Character at Democratic National Convention Opener
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama has told the 2012 Democratic Convention and millions of viewers that she has seen firsthand that being president of the United States has not changed her husband; it has revealed to Americans who he is. “I can honestly say that when it comes to his character, and his conventions, and […]
First Lady Testifies to President’s Character at Democratic National Convention Opener
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama has told the 2012 Democratic Convention and millions of viewers that she has seen firsthand that being president of the United States has not changed her husband; it has revealed to Americans who he is. “I can honestly say that when it comes to his character, and his conventions, and […]
Clinton to Push South China Sea Issue in Beijing Talks
A senior U.S. State Department official says China’s likely next president Xi Jinping has cancelled a meeting with visiting Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The official says Xi’s meeting was called off “for unexpected scheduling reasons,” adding that his meetings with the Singaporean prime minister and a Russian official were also cancelled on Wednesday. Clinton […]
First Lady to Highlight Democratic Convention Opener
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama will be the highlight of the 2012 Democratic Convention’s opening day, as the party aims to give a significant boost to the reelection campaign of President Barack Obama. Party officials say her speech late Tuesday will present a behind-the-scenes look at the Obamas’ life in the White House. In addition, […]
Clinton to Push South China Sea Issue in Beijing Talks
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Beijing as part of a regional tour aimed partly at urging China and its neighbors to agree on a system for resolving territorial disputes in the South China Sea. After arriving in the Chinese capital late Tuesday, Clinton met her Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi and said Washington […]
Suicide Car Bomb Targets US Consulate Employees in Pakistan
A suicide car bomber killed at least two people and wounded 19 others in an attack on a U.S. consulate vehicle in northwestern Pakistan. The bombing occurred as the vehicle travelled Monday through an area housing various international organizations, including the United Nations, in the northwestern city of Peshawar. The U.S. embassy in Islamabad says […]
Romney Vows to Restore ‘Promise of America’
U. S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has accepted his party’s nomination, pledging to “restore the promise of America.” Mr. Romney addressed the Republican National Convention and millions of Americans watching on television late Thursday. He said he wished U.S. President Barack Obama had succeeded, because he wants the U.S. to succeed. But, Mr. Romney […]