Archive for the 'International' Category
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 urges econ action, Iraq patience
Posted on January 28, 2008 - Filed Under America, General, International, Political News
President Bush, standing before Congress one last time, urged the nation Monday night to persevere against gnawing fears of recession and stay patient with the long, grinding war in Iraq. He pressed Congress to quickly pass a plan to rescue the economy.
“We can all see that growth is slowing,” Bush said in a blunt acknowledgment […]
Barack Obama wins South Carolina
Posted on January 26, 2008 - Filed Under America, International, Political News, U.S. Elections
Barack Obama will win the South Carolina Democratic primary by a substantial margin, CNN projects based on exit polls.
Sen. Hillary Clinton was expected to finish second, ahead of former Sen. John Edwards, according to CNN projections.
With 67 percent of precincts reporting, Obama had 54 percent of the vote. Clinton was second with 27 percent, followed […]