Category: International Politics
Herman Cain Suspends U.S. Presidential Campaign
Herman Cain Suspends U.S. Presidential Campaign – Accusations of marital infidelity and sexual harassments have finally taken their toll on Republican aspirant Herman Cain as the 65-year-old businessman announced Saturday that he was “suspending” his presidential campaign. “As of today, with a lot of prayer and soul-searching, I am suspending my presidential campaign,” Cain said [...]
Hillary Clinton’s Mom, Dorothy Rodham, Dies at 92
Hillary Clinton’s Mom, Dorothy Rodham, Dies at 92 Dorothy Rodham overcame a childhood of neglect and raised Hillary Rodham Clinton, former first lady, presidential candidate and currently Secretary of State. Ms. Rodham, who died Monday at age 92, was often cited as an inspiration by Ms. Clinton and made occasional appearances in the presidential campaigns [...]
UK Defense Minister Quits After an Influencial Scandal
UK Defense Minister Quits After Influencial scandal Britain’s defense minister Liam Fox quit his post Friday after days of allegations about the influence-peddling of a close personal friend who joined key visits overseas and posed as an unofficial aide. Fox acknowledged he had blurred the lines of his professional and private lives in allowing Adam [...]
Cain Vaults to Lead in Poll
Cain Vaults to Lead in Poll Ex-Businessman Passes Perry, Romney Among GOP Voters here was bad news on the doorstep for Mitt Romney Thursday. The headline at the top of page one in the Wall Street Journal shouted what Mitt Romney didn’t want to hear: “Cain Vaults to Lead in Poll.” Once again, Yogi got [...]
Obama: Iran Will Pay a Price
Obama: Iran ‘Will Pay a Price’ for Assassination Plot President Barack Obama said today that Iran will “pay a price” through sanctions and international pressure for its recent hostile behavior including the alleged Iran-directed plot to assassinate the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U.S. in Washington, D.C. Echoing previous statements by top U.S. officials, Obama [...]
Vladimir Putin Declares Run for Presidency
Vladimir Putin Declares Run for Presidency – Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wants his old position back. The United Russia party officially nominated Putin as its presidential candidate for next year’s election, almost assuring that the 58-year-old leader will retake the position he held from 2000 to 2008. The administration party also approved a deal [...]
Daughters of Ted Kennedy, Walter Mondale, both dead at 51
Daughters of Ted Kennedy, Walter Mondale, both dead at 51 – Eleanor Mondale, the vivacious daughter of former Vice President Walter Mondale who carved out her own reputation as an entertainment reporter, radio show host and gossip magnet, has died at her home in Minnesota. She was 51. Further, reports have moved on the death [...]
