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
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 11:40 pm (UTC-5)
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First Lady Testifies to President’s Character at Democratic National Convention Opener
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 11:30 pm (UTC-5)
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 to Highlight Democratic Convention Opener
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 10:10 pm (UTC-5)
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, […]
French, Italian Leaders Call For Economic Growth To Stabilize Eurozone
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 6:30 pm (UTC-5)
French President Francois Hollande and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti have called for urgent efforts to restore economic growth and create jobs in Europe as part of a plan to stabilize the 17-nation euro currency union. After the meeting in Rome, Mr. Hollande told reporters that economic growth will allow eurozone countries to comply with […]
Democrats Open 2012 Convention in Charlotte
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 5:30 pm (UTC-5)
The 2012 Democratic Convention is officially underway, aiming to give a significant boost to the reelection campaign of President Barack Obama. Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz called the convention to order Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, calling it the biggest, most diverse and most open in the party’s long history. “Your participation in this convention […]
Occupy Protesters Block Traffic Near DNC
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
Police faced off with a group of about 100 protesters aligned with the “Occupy” movement, arresting at least one, near the site of the Democratic National Convention. The protesters began gathering at the intersection just before midday Tuesday, not far from the Charlotte Convention Center, shouting slogans like “Obama is a traitor.” Others lay down […]
US: Classified Information in Book on Bin Laden Raid
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 3:50 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says a new book about the Navy SEAL raid that killed terrorist leader Osama bin Laden last year contains “sensitive and classified” information that should not have been divulged. Defense Department spokesman George Little told reporters Tuesday that military officials had reviewed the book, “No Easy Day,” written by a former commando […]
Democrats Ready for 2012 Convention in Charlotte
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is set to make the case for her husband’s re-election Tuesday as Democrats open their national convention to nominate President Barack Obama for a second White House term. Mrs. Obama is the headline speaker on the opening night of the three-day Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Party officials […]
Indian Police Make Raids Involving Coal Scandal
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
Indian authorities have raided premises across the country as part of a probe into alleged irregularities in the award of coal fields to private companies. The Central Bureau of Investigation says law enforcement officials visited homes and offices Tuesday to learn if companies were guilty of cheating and criminal conspiracy in the latest scandal to […]
Spain Evicts Migrants from Mediterranean Islet
Posted September 4th, 2012 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
Spanish police have evicted more than 80 migrants who tried to enter Spain illegally from a Mediterranean islet. The migrants landed last week on Spain’s tiny Isla de Tierra, off the coast of Morocco. Spanish authorities say police evicted most of the migrants early Tuesday, transferring them to the care of Moroccan authorities. Some of […]
