Obama Treats British PM Cameron To 'March Madness' Before White House Talks
The two leaders are expected to hold talks on a wide range of issues including the withdrawal of U.S. and UK forces from Afghanistan and the ongoing crisis in Syria.
Since Citizens United, Outside Political Spending in Presidential Elections Has Doubled
In the two years since the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling, groups outside candidates' own campaigns have spent $90 million trying to affect the outcome of November's presidential election, the Center for Responsive Politics says. That's more than twice the $38 million spent by this point in the 2008 campaign.
Fitch Upgrades Greece but Risks Remain
Credit agency lifts Greece out of default territory with B-rating on optimism that debt swap and reforms will ease economy problems.
Tax Break For Natural Gas Vehicles Blocked In Senate
The U.S. Senate Tuesday rejected a bipartisan proposal to provide tax incentives for natural gas vehicles, a plan seen by some as paving the way for reduced dependence on foreign oil but panned by conservative groups as an unnecessary subsidy.
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Greece will have to slash a further 5.5 percent of GDP in government spending in 2013 and 2014 to meet agreed fiscal targets underpinning the second international bailout for Athens, a European Commission report said.
Alabama Primary 2012: Where to Find Live Updates, Final Results and Primary Information
Alabama Republican voters will elect their presidential nominee on Tuesday, March 13. The state has 47 delegates to offer who are non-bound by the primary results.
Greek Finance Minister Venizelos To Lead Socialist Party
The Panhellenic Socialist Movement, or Pasok, will vote Sunday on a replacement for party leader George Papandreou, the former prime minister. Venizelos is the only candidate.
Huge Rally By Opposition In Bangladesh Demands New Elections
The BNP’s Islamist ally, Jamaat-e-Islami, also participated and demanded that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina quit.
Sarkozy Talks Tough On Illegal Immigration
Nicolas Sarkozy said during a rally on Sunday that France should pull out of the Schengen zone in an effort to stop illegal immigrants from entering the country.
Finance Minister Venizelos To Lead Socialists Into Greek Election
Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos will run unopposed for the leadership of the Socialists, party officials said Sunday, as the political focus shifts towards a parliamentary election now that Athens has secured a bond swap deal.
The Republican Party: In Disarray Or Gathering Force?
What has happened to the Grand Old Party? Why does it appear to be so fractured and unable to deliver the kind of first-class national candidate that it used to?
Rick Santorum Wins Kansas Republican Caucus 2012
Rick Santorum is the winner of the Republican caucus in Kansas.
Why Are European Leaders Snubbing French Socialist Candidate Hollande?
French presidential candidate Francois Hollande is visiting Warsaw, Poland as part of a whirlwind political tour ahead of next month's elections, but Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has refused to meet the Socialist party leader.
Female Students Injured In Rare Saudi Arabian University Protest
A female student with epilepsy died after receiving a blow to the head, while the others were either injured in the crush or by polic
Lagging Sarkozy Vows To Quit French Politics If He Loses Election
Sarkozy is lagging behind his rival Francois Hollande after the Socialist candidate widened his lead this week advancing 2 points to 30 percent support for the April 22 election first round.
Iran Leader Praises Obama, But Warns Sanctions Will Not End Nuclear Program
Khamenei also criticized Obama for “still harboring illusions” that economic sanctions will pressure Iran to relinquish its nuclear activities.
International Women's Day Gets Political
International Women's Day celebrations in 2012 -- a year that has already been permanently marked by social movements, elections and crises -- have taken a political and, in some cases sombre, tone in many countries.
Vermont Towns Vote To Overturn Citizens United, Call For Constitutional Amendment
Vermonters overwhelmingly voted in favor of constitutional amendment that would clearly state that corporations do not have the same constitutionally-protected rights as human beings.
Chris Brown And Rihanna Back Together? Gambling Odds Put Reunion At 2-7
Rihanna and Chris Brown have been making headlines ever since RiRi was spotted exiting her abusive ex-boyfriend's dressing room at the Grammys, looking disheveled and sporting a coy smile.
Too Many Foreigners in France, Sarkozy Says
In a televised interview Tuesday night, the French president up for re-election Nicolas Sarkozy, claimed there were too many immigrants in France. He suggested a mass scaledown of foreign entries to jump-start the French integration system.
Ron Paul Surprise in Virginia and Romney's Leadership Woes
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney posted a convincing victory in Virginia GOP primary, but the victory was not as expected. The opinion polls and common perception told that Romney was headed for a total victory in his duel with former Texas rep. Ron Paul.
Hindu Nationalist’s Historical Links to Nazism and Fascism
With respect to Hitler and Nazism, the links to India and Hinduism were deeper and more profound.
Obama Expands Housing Relief to Military, FHA Borrowers
The U.S. government will cut fees on federally insured mortgages and move to expand home-loan relief to military veterans, President Barack Obama announced Tuesday.
Germany Blasts Belarusian Leader for Homophobic Comments
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko quipped that it is better to be a dictator than gay – an apparent swipe at Germany’s openly homosexual foreign minister, Guido Westerwelle.
Anti-Putin Protesters Freed, Vow to Rally Again
Russian police released hundreds of protestors and activists who were detained during anti-Putin rallies in Moscow on Monday, including opposition leaders Alexei Navalny and Sergei Udaltsov.
Super Tuesday 2012 Elections - Oklahoma, Massachusetts: Get Live Updates, Final Results and Election Information Here
Oklahoma Republican primary will be held on Super Tuesday, March 6 along with nine other states. The state has 43 delegates to offer to the Republican National Convention.
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