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Tony Blair's memoirs: Gordon Brown holds fire over old rival's criticisms Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:38AMBattle that dominated decade of Labour government reopened as former PM's draft of history becomes instant bestseller Tony Blair repeatedly assured Gordon Brown that he would not contest the Labour leadership, then resolved within minutes of hearing of John Smith's death to stand, telling Peter Mandelson "it's mine", the former prime minister admits for the first time in his autobiography. Blair ...
First Lady to step onto risky campaign trail Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:04PMAfter molding a relatively safe role for herself, Michelle Obama will expend some political capital to help president's agenda.
Moving forward with that risky Misterabbit Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:11AMWith little ears clinging to every word heard on TV and radio during the election campaign, and now repeating them ad infinitum, Labor and the Coalition can take heart that at least somebody was listening.
3 GOP candidates vying to go head-to-head with Feingold Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:22AMWASHINGTON -- Milwaukee Republican Stephen Finn attended the GOP state convention in May in search of a candidate for whom he could volunteer his services. He left unfulfilled.
Mexico drug war: The new killing fields Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:10PMThe events which have no name scythe through the valley like invisible reapers. They slice east to west, west to east, a homicidal pendulum.
First Lady Plans a Careful Return to the Campaign Trail Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:58PMNew visibility planned for the most popular member of the Obama administration.
First Lady Plans a Careful Return to the Campaign Trail Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:13AMMichelle Obama, who arrived at the White House as the self-described “mom-in-chief,” is extending her policy agenda and stepping up visibility.
Politics for Joe Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:10PMTHUNDER BAY, ON ---- September 2, 2010 ---- I thought of the title for this one as I was preparing to write about the dubious practice of the trial balloon.
Tony Blair's A Journey memoir released – live blog Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:02AM• Coverage throughout the day as the fallout from Tony Blair's autobiography continues • Read Andrew Sparrow's lunchtime summary 12.18pm: Back to the book. Here's another revelation from the 1994 negotiations. • Blair denies giving Brown total control of economic policy . At one point Peter [Mandelson] – who was by then trying to broker things in my favour – even submitted a paper to me that ...
'Tea party,' fresh from big election win, takes aim at swaying Republican Party Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:04PMIs the tea party taking over the Republican Party in America?
'Tea party,' fresh from big election win, takes aim at swaying Republican Party Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:12PMWASHINGTON - Is the tea party taking over the Republican Party in America? The grass-roots network of voters, most with conservative views, displayed its power in its biggest triumph of the election year — toppling of Sen. Lisa Murkowski in Alaska's Republican primary.
HUFFPOST HILL - SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:02PMWhat's Your Reaction? Who says you need raucous town hall meetings to liven up recess? America's congressional aspirants proved today that all it takes is a little determination, elbow grease, and the ability to turn Nancy Pelosi into a pterodactyl.
A new chance for peace?“The ceasefires stand as a clear indication of the peaceful intentions of the Kurdish movement” Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:11PMKurdishMedia.com posts this document because of its significance for any individual who is interested.
Defining the Obama Doctrine, Its Pitfalls, and How to Avoid Them Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:05AMAbstract: President Barack Obama has said that America would reach out to other countries as “an equal partner” rather than as the “exceptional” nation that many before him had embraced; that “any world order that elevates one nation or group of people over another will inevitably fail”; and that “[o]ur problems must be dealt with through partnership” and “progress must be shared.”
Jones New York Launches the "Empowering Your Confidence" Movement Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:58PMNEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 08/31/10) - Jones New York, a division of Jones Apparel Group (NYSE: JNY - News ), today announced the launch of its " Empowering Your Confidence " campaign, which celebrates the brand's over 35 years of empowering women's lives and successes through style. The " Empowering Your Confidence " campaign is inspired by the tremendous impact working women have had on all ...
Labor will reform govt: Gillard Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:37PMPM says parliamentary, campaign, electoral reforms up for negotiation; will consider non-aligned speaker. 31 Aug 2010 4:34 PM
Miles Mogulescu: Take Back The Streets From Beck, Palin, Fox News, The Koch Brothers, and The Tea Party Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:54AMYou have to give credit where credit is due--The most reactionary forces in America have appropriated the mass protest tactics pioneered by the labor, civil...
The Simon Cowell-ing of America Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:17AMBritain's opinion-filled, confrontational, boisterous sensibility has crossed the Atlantic in all forms of media. For the Anglo-American "special relationship," this has been a summer of discontent. President Obama's harsh criticism of an oil company he pointedly called "British Petroleum" — though it changed its name to BP almost a decade ago — triggered outrage in certain quarters of London ...
Swedish Ambassador refutes sanctions claim Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:03AMOUTGOING Swedish ambassador to Zimbabwe Sten Rylander has refuted claims made in the state-run media that he called for the lifting of European sanctions against Zimbabwe.
United States points to oil as key to Iraq’s postwar future Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:55AMWASHINGTON—When the U.S. overthrew Saddam Hussein seven years ago, the Bush administration envisioned a liberated Iraq that was rich, stable, democratic and a shining example to the rest of the Arab world.
US points to oil as key to Iraq's postwar future Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:10PMWhen the U.S. overthrew Saddam Hussein seven years ago, the Bush administration envisioned a liberated Iraq that was rich, stable, democratic and a shining example to the rest of the Arab world.
With troops coming home, Obama echoes Bush's hope that oil will fuel Iraq's postwar future Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:09PMWhen the United States overthrew Iraqi President Saddam Hussein seven years ago, the Bush administration envisioned a liberated Iraq that was rich, stable, democratic and a shining example to the rest of the Arabs.
US points to oil as key to Iraq's postwar future Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:27PMWhen the U.S. overthrew Saddam Hussein seven years ago, the Bush administration envisioned a liberated Iraq that was rich, stable, democratic and a shining example to the rest of the Arab world. Iraq - Saddam Hussein - Middle East - Presidency of George W. Bush - Arab World
US points to oil as key to Iraq's postwar future Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:50AMWhen the U.S. overthrew Saddam Hussein seven years ago, the Bush administration envisioned a liberated Iraq that was rich, stable, democratic and a shining example to the rest of the Arab world. Now, with the end of U.S.-led combat operations in Iraq, the... Iraq - Saddam Hussein - United States - Middle East - Arab World
Bob Burnett: Republican Faith-Based Politics: The Dumbing of America Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:53AMRepublican panic about the size of the Federal deficit is wildly inconsistent with their plea to continue Bush-era tax cuts for the rich. Nonetheless they...
Anti-terror camp in UK trains youth to counter extremism Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:24AMProminent Muslim scholar leads campaign in Britain to promote true message of Islam.
The Slots Game Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:37AMThe Capital today continues a three-part series called “The Slots Game” examining major turning points leading to the current situation with slot machines in Maryland.
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David Hall: Moneyman or straw man? Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:14PMHow Jim Cooper’s unlikely challenger engineered a high-dollar campaign without raising a dime More
Labor confused itself, and thus confused us Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:29AMThree years ago, it appeared that the Howard era had ended, with a firm shift to the Labor Party under Kevin Rudd.
Trust: biggest loser on election menu Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:26AMIT'S the morning after the night before and political strategists are sifting through the electoral embers. The main factors that determined Decision 2010 are:
Saving the oil sands Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:02AMGetting creamed by its critics, the industry takes its first serious steps to fight back
Rick Scott and Jeff Greene may be the political establishment's nightmare Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:46PMBy Steve Bousquet, Times Tallahassee Bureau Chief Friday, August 20, 2010 What if? What if Rick Scott and Jeff Greene both win on Tuesday? That would be the most shocking result of the wildest Florida primary campaign in memory. It would leave both political parties in shambles and turn Florida into a national symbol of voter anger. Remember, self-funded political party crashers like Scott and ...
If Obama doesn’t pull the trigger due to world opinion and all the powers saying no to war, that is when these Israeli ... Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:12PM.— Greetings to the people of Venezuela, to the people of Cuba and to the people of Latin America who are going to accompany us from this point.
Rick Scott and Jeff Greene may be the political establishment's nightmare Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:04PMBy Steve Bousquet, Times Tallahassee Bureau Chief Friday, August 20, 2010 Republican contenders: Rick Scott, left, and Bill McCollum What if? What if Rick Scott and Jeff Greene both win on Tuesday? That would be the most shocking result of the wildest Florida primary campaign in memory. It would leave both political parties in shambles and turn Florida into a national symbol of voter anger ...
Blumenthal: The 'A' in AG is for Activist Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:33AMAttorney General Richard Blumenthal likes to be characterized as a modern Robin Hood , taking on the big guy on behalf of the little guy.
Blagojevich Trial Ends Fitzgerald's Successes Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:43PMCHICAGO -- Around here, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, the United States attorney for the Northern District of Illinois and, lately, the overseer of the prosecution of former Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, has been called a modern-day Eliot Ness. His name has been tossed about, without his participation, as a future mayor or governor or something. A radio host once introduced him as "the biggest Chicago guy ...
Blagojevich trial ends string of successes for prosecutor Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:09PMCHICAGO — Around here, Patrick Fitzgerald, the U.S. attorney for Illinois' Northern District and, lately, the overseer of the prosecution of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, has been called a modern-day Eliot Ness. His name has been tossed about, without his participation, as a future mayor or governor or something. A radio host once introduced him as "the biggest Chicago guy or gal there is," aside ...
Blagojevich Trial Ends Fitzgerald’s String of Successes Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:13PMWhen a jury failed to reach verdicts on 23 charges against former Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, the outcome was widely viewed as a rare setback for Patrick J. Fitzgerald, the prosecutor in the case.
Can early elections resolve the ‘Zimbabwe Crisis’? Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:47PMTHE SADC Troika meeting in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia, is said to have put pressure on the Harare disputants to resolve the ‘outstanding’ issues within a month.
Australia: who's who in the election Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:10AMIn Australia's election, a "ranga-in chief" fends off a "mad monk" read more
GOP Consultant Rod Shealy Dies of Cancer at 56 Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 10:21PMI took Rod Shealy to task several times in my column over the years, but now I use this space to send condolences and best wishes to his family and friends. Shealy was a bare-knuckled, no-holds-barred Republican consultant in the Lee Atwater mold and, like Atwater, he died of cancer much too young.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Jay Rosen in Oz: Horse-Race Journalism an “International Phenom” Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:50AMLast week I wrote about the political differences between Australia and the U.S.; specifically, the perils of drawing any too neat comparisons between the political characters of the nations as each thrashes its way through its own unique electoral season.
International Forecaster August 2010 (#5) - Gold, Silver, Economy + More Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:14AMThe following are some snippets from the most recent issue of the International Forecaster. For the full 34 page issue, please see subscription information below.
Good Riddance to Polio: A Conquered Disease Still Clings to Life Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:03AMEditor's note: This story is part of a series of online exclusives about natural phenomena and human endeavors we'd like to see come to an end. They are connected with the September 2010 special issue of Scientific American called " The End ". [More]
'Is Tony Abbott an orc?' Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:56AMSocial networking sites are playing a big role in Australia's 2010 election campaign.
Understanding America’s class system Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:29PMHow about them political elites, huh? Five million bucks for Chelsea Clinton’s wedding; 15K just to rent the air-conditioned shitters -- huge chrome and glass babies with hot water and everything. No gas masks and waxy little squares of toilet paper for those guys.
“La Tramacúa”: Colombia’s Abu Ghraib Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:37AMThe name commonly used to refer to the Medium and High Security Penitentiary of Valledupar is “La Tramacúa.” What that name means exactly, no one is certain. But it is a name that is infamous throughout Colombia and has become synonymous with reports of torture, beatings and hellish conditions.
Kosovo Begins to Find an Independent National Identity Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:19AMA World Court ruling last month gave a huge boost to the legitimacy of secession by the tiny former province of Serbia. Now that Kosovars are confident about independence, they find time to look ahead
Granny tweets as Oz voters embrace social media Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:18PMSYDNEY (AFP) - Grandmother Lesley Dewar is an unlikely hit in Australia's election campaign with 12,350 people following her 140-character political reflections on Twitter.