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PoliticsS.African opposed by U.S. named as U.N. rights chief
(Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News - Jul 24 2008 12:37 Reuters - U.N. Secretary-General Ban
Ki-moon on Thursday named South African judge Navanethem Pillay
as the world body's new human rights chief, succeeding
outspoken Canadian Louise Arbour, a U.N. spokeswoman said.
Rice says will continue to speak out on Anwar Source: Reuters - Jul 24 2008 00:12 SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday Washington would continue to speak out in legal cases such as that of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, despite accusations of meddling.
Military officials to recommend more troops for Afghanistan Source: USATODAY.com - Jul 23 2008 20:57 Top U.S. military leaders are expected to recommend to Defense Secretary Robert Gates hundreds of U.S. troops who could be sent ...
Blacks still rare in top U.S. military ranks Source: USATODAY.com - Jul 23 2008 16:14 Blacks have made great strides in the military since it was integrated 60 years ago, but they still struggle to gain a foothold ...
Spending on vets exceeds 1947 high Source: USATODAY.com - Jul 23 2008 00:37 The federal government is spending more money on veterans than at any time in modern history, surpassing the tidal wave of spending ...
Analysis: Obama pledges engagement in Mideast
(AP)
Source: Yahoo! News - Jul 22 2008 16:56
Bill to rein in oil speculators wins test vote Source: Reuters - Jul 22 2008 12:37 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Democratic-backed bill to rein in energy market speculators blamed for high crude oil and gasoline prices cleared a U.S. Senate procedural hurdle on Tuesday, but final passage of the legislation remained uncertain.
Hearing will tackle 'Don't ask, don't tell' military policy Source: USATODAY.com - Jul 22 2008 01:59 Democrats in Congress hope to ignite a drive to reverse the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy Wednesday with the first ...
Rice told embassies to limit aid for Obama, McCain
(AP)
Source: Yahoo! News - Jul 21 2008 16:56
Rice, at weekend nuke talks, says Iran not serious Source: USATODAY.com - Jul 21 2008 08:16 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice accused Iran on Monday of not being serious at weekend talks about its disputed nuclear program ...
Bush: Congress could take steps to ease gas prices Source: USATODAY.com - Jul 19 2008 11:17 Responding to Americans' anger over gas prices and the housing bust, President Bush is stepping up pressure on Congress to open ...
Lawmakers delay Macedonia envoy vote Source: USATODAY.com - Jul 19 2008 06:40 Two U.S. senators are holding up the Bush administration's nominee for ambassador to Macedonia, which has been engaged in a dispute ...
Brandenburg Gate not venue for Obama speech: aides Source: Reuters - Jul 19 2008 00:05 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Barack Obama has decided against using the Brandenburg Gate as a backdrop for a speech in Berlin, his aides said on Friday.
McCain adviser Gramm quits after 'whiners' remarks
(AP)
Source: Yahoo! News - Jul 18 2008 20:37
Rice to meet North Korean minister in Singapore
Source: Reuters - Jul 18 2008 12:57 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will meet North Korea's foreign minister next week in an "informal" meeting of the six countries in talks on ending Pyongyang's nuclear arms program, the State Department said on Friday.
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