Archive for June, 2009
Lawmakers vote to continue production of F-22 jets
Congressional supporters of an advanced jet fighter won battles Thursday to build more of the aircraft.
Lazio Plans Run for NY Governor
Republican Rick Lazio, who ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate against Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2000, is planning to run for governor of New York next year, his spokesman said Thursday.
Escort: Italian PM had ‘harem’ of women
Tattooed teen now happy, 56 times over A A June 25: The Belgian teenager who had 56 stars tattooed onto her face now says she’s happy with the design.
Obama: Time To Pass Climate Change Bill Is Now
Jun 25, 2009 10:50 am US/Pacific 1 of 1 President Barack Obama answers a question during a joint press availability with South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak in the Rose Garden at the White House on June 16, 2009, in Washington, D.C..Full story
Iran steps up efforts to crush latest protests
Government officials stepped up efforts to crush the remaining resistance to a disputed presidential election on Wednesday, as security forces overwhelmed a small group of protesters with brutal beatings, tear gas and gunshots in th..Full story
Venezuela and US to restore expelled ambassadors, aiming to improve relations
Venezuela and the United States said Wednesday they will restore their ambassadors more than nine months after President Hugo Chavez expelled the U.S. envoy in his final diplomatic bout with the Bush administration.
US discounts Iraq withdrawal risk
The Obama administration has concluded the risk of a security collapse in Iraq is too slight to slow plans for withdrawing U.S. troops.
British retailer Habitat apologizes after Iran keywords appeared in its in messages on Twitter
British homewares retailer Habitat apologized on Wednesday after ads for the store appeared on Twitter tagged with words linked to the Iranian election crisis.
Gov. Mark Sanford dropped the bombshell at a news conference Wednesday afternoon
Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Wednesday he’s been having an affair with a woman he visited on a secret trip to Argentina and said he’ll resign as head of the Republican Governors Association.
Obama to meet the pope in Italy
June 24, 2009 – — Pope Benedict XVI and President Barack Obama will meet on July 10, a much-anticipated Vatican audience with a president under attack by some American bishops for his support of abortion rights.
