Archive for February, 2008
It’s Official - Raul Castro becomes Cuba’s leader
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Political News
Nearly 50 years of rule by Fidel Castro ended in Cuba on Sunday as parliament chose his brother Raul to replace him — a transition that leaves the island’s communist system unshaken.
The new president proposed consulting with the ailing 81-year-old Fidel on all major decisions of state, and parliament approved the proposal.
The vote came five […]
George W. Bush Is President Of Africa
Posted on February 22, 2008 - Filed Under General, Political News
George W. Bush has been having so much fun in Africa that he took up the Africans’ offer that he remain forever, as their President King.
Here’s the former U.S. chief executive at his new “executive mansion in Monrovia, Liberia.” Join us for an AP Photo Tour of Bush’s crazy African vacation.
Election count begins in Pakistan
Posted on February 18, 2008 - Filed Under International, Political News
Ballot counting has begun in Pakistan after a key election which it is hoped will help end the country’s crisis.
The parliamentary poll was delayed after the killing of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, and is intended to complete a transition to civilian rule.
Polling stations officially closed at 1700 (1200 GMT), and initial results are expected within […]
Bush uses scare tactics to railroad flawed spying act
Posted on February 15, 2008 - Filed Under America, General, Political News
President Bush is rarely as vivid about the specter of terrorism as he is when he’s trying to stampede Congress into doing something it should think twice about.
On Wednesday, he demanded quick passage of a flawed surveillance measure because “terrorists are planning attacks on our country … that will make Sept. 11 pale by comparison.”
Whoa. […]
Obama sweeps 3 states, Huckabee takes 2
Posted on February 10, 2008 - Filed Under America, Political News, U.S. Elections
Sen. Barack Obama swept the Louisiana primary and caucuses in Nebraska and Washington state Saturday night, slicing into Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s slender delegate lead in their historic race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
The Illinois senator also won caucuses in the Virgin Islands, completing his best night of the campaign.
“Today, voters from the West Coast […]
James Dobson endorses Huckabee
Posted on February 7, 2008 - Filed Under America, Political News, U.S. Elections
James Dobson, one of the nation’s most prominent evangelical Christian leaders, backed Mike Huckabee’s presidential bid Thursday night, giving the former Arkansas governor a long-sought endorsement as the Republican field narrowed to a two-man race.
In a statement first obtained by The Associated Press, Dobson revisited his declaration on Super Tuesday that he could not […]
Obama Wins Georgia Democratic Primary
Posted on February 5, 2008 - Filed Under America, Political News, U.S. Elections
Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) — Illinois Senator Barack Obama defeated New York Senator Hillary Clinton in Georgia’s primary, networks projected, gaining the first victory on the biggest day of voting in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Obama’s victory in Georgia, where blacks comprise about half of the state’s Democratic voters, was projected by CNN, NBC, […]
McCain triumphs in New York primary
Posted on February 5, 2008 - Filed Under America, Political News, U.S. Elections
WASHINGTON - Sen. John McCain swept a series of delegate-rich primaries along the East Coast Tuesday night, reaching for command of the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama swapped victories in a grueling Democratic race.
McCain, whose campaign nearly unraveled six months ago, won in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut […]