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- Obamamania in full flight ahead of tour of Europe 24 Jul 2008 04:32 GMT
... moment Thursday as his superstar charisma meets German adoration live in shadows of the Reichstag ... success for all. “He's different from other politicians. He represents minorities and he's down to ... of the importance of the upcoming American election that France has given birth to a ...
- Analysis: Foreign tour is media bonanza for Obama 24 Jul 2008 04:32 GMT
... AMMAN, Jordan - Jordan, Israel and Germany aren't normally known as swing states in ... Republican, lent bipartisanship to the proceedings. But politics was woven into every development. Even before ... stops offer the customary one-on-one meetings with government leaders, plus a public speech in Germany ...
- As Americans buy less gas, they're inadvertently cutting into money for highway projects. 24 Jul 2008 04:32 GMT
... and buying more fuel-efficient vehicles means the government gets less money from the federal gasoline ... fallout from Maliki's interview with , a German magazine, in which he seemed to endorse ... a top adviser to Maliki emphasized Iraqi politicians are facing lots of domestic pressure to ...
- The Iraqi government says it wants U.S. combat troops to be gone by the end of 2010. 24 Jul 2008 04:32 GMT
... 's world-wide newsbox lead with the Iraqi government's announcing it would favor a plan to ... al-Maliki said or didn't say to a German magazine, a spokesman said that "the Iraqi ... spokesman seemed to come as close as politically possible to endorsing Obama's plan without actually ...
- US military status talks with Iraq could linger for next White House 24 Jul 2008 04:31 GMT
... toughening stance by the Iraqi side. The government has not backed off demands such as ... and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki senses no political benefit to nailing down a long-term deal ... "go down to the wire." Al-Maliki, visiting Germany on Wednesday, said the negotiations are "still ...
- Germany plans test on German customs and history for would-be citizens 24 Jul 2008 04:31 GMT
... Germany plans test on German customs and history ... a minimum of knowledge about Germany," Interior Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said in a statement. "The ... law that took effect in 2005 made government-funded German language and civics courses obligatory for ...
- All hail "McBama" 24 Jul 2008 04:31 GMT
... and create a better chance there for political reconciliation. But the story of Iraq always has ... the election policy of the Iraqi prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki. Do not believe for a ... mistranslation when al-Maliki blurted out to the German magazine Der Spiegel recently that Obama's withdrawal ...
- Obama and McCain diverge on Israeli-Palestinian conflict 24 Jul 2008 04:31 GMT
... Afghanistan (where he spent the weekend). The German weekly Der Spiegel reported Saturday that Iraq's President ... starting in January 2009. But an Iraqi government spokesmen Sunday said that Mr. Maliki had ... noted the talks bringing together Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, ...
- Death in the Skies 24 Jul 2008 04:30 GMT
... new cathedrals Rebel Diaz and their hip-hop politics run afoul of the cops Why an ... of the cops How the Teachers College administration went from supportive to skeptical in the ... 100 bodies of Turks who lived in Germany arrived for burial in their homeland. Turkish ...
- Daimler to help Iraqi reconstruction 24 Jul 2008 04:30 GMT
... a memorandum of understanding with the Iraqi government that could see the German vehicle maker supply buses, trucks and technological expertise ... today at a meeting between German Economy Minister Michael Glos and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri ...
- Seniors protest against rules on foreign pensions 24 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT
... Kenny Rodger Septuagenarian protesters greeted Social Development Minister Ruth Dyson at an Auckland Grey Power ... many of the 70 pensioners about the Government's "confiscation" of their foreign pensions. Last month, ... a super scheme when he worked in Germany. But Ms Dyson said the Government could ...
- Trade ministers begin make-or-break WTO talks 24 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT
... make gains that will help them sell politically painful farm trade reforms at home. "Most ... in a joint statement yesterday. Brazil's Foreign Minister Celso Amorim, sounding a hopeful note, said ... another setback at a meeting in Potsdam, Germany, that showed deep divisions remained between India ...
- Czechs show how to avoid being dependent on Russia for energy 24 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT
... huge challenges of transforming their economic and political system away from highly centralized command structures ... former dissident and playwright Vaclav Havel. The government was led by Vaclav Klaus, a prickly, ... pipeline that would link the country to Germany. "It was a very prescient decision," said ...
- 'Euro-Visions': Deutsche Welle Offers Online Dossier Covering Europe's Future 24 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT
... articles from personalities from the world of politics and science, who will provide their views of ... areas and political orientations. Among them is German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who answers the question “Whither ...
- Down on the Farm: Georgia Struggles to Open EU Market for Agricultural Exports 24 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT
... had been sent back from places like Germany due to inconsistent quality," said Maria Iarrera, ... some Georgian farmers simply wonder why the government cannot step in to buy up more ... a more informed debate about the social, political and economic developments of the Caucasus and ...
- African leaders raise doubts on G-8 commitments 24 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT
... African Union were invited by Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fakuda to discuss their concerns with ... concerns with the heads of state and government of the G-8 countries. The G-8 is ... The G-8 is composed of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Japan, Canada and the United ...
- Obama jets into Berlin for key foreign policy speech 24 Jul 2008 03:57 GMT
... Tegel Airport before noon. Talks with Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier are scheduled for the early ... in Obama fever ahead of the visit, political commentators stressed that the main aim of the ... John McCain. A recent poll put his German support at 76 per cent. ...
- Inflation reaches critical levels in Zimbabwe 24 Jul 2008 03:56 GMT
... only continue to get worse as the government of President Robert Mugabe continues to keep ... suspended deliveries, reportedly after pressure from the German government. That could prove dangerous for Mr. ... who reportedly refused to treat victims of political violence. The situation in Zimbabwe is a ...
- Cdn sealing industry in doubt after EU proposes to ban seal products 24 Jul 2008 03:30 GMT
... for the sealing industry, including Holland and Germany. Canada's largest markets for seal products, such ... interview from Guelph, Ont. "Unfortunately, the Canadian government isn't doing the same thing - listening ... said. The seal hunt, arguably the most politically and emotionally charged issue in Newfoundland and ...
- - NBC/WSJ poll: Obama keeps lead 24 Jul 2008 03:17 GMT
... slightly more than 100 days until the election, the survey provides a glimpse of the ... For McCain, it comes amid a toxic political climate for Republicans. Just three in 10 ... tour taking him to Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Germany, France and England — and it hints ...
- Obama tells Israel he's committed to its security 24 Jul 2008 03:17 GMT
... to Europe immediately afterward for stops in Germany, France and England before returning home over ... private meetings he had not left Israeli politicians with the impression that, if elected president, ... Later, entering a session with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Obama said his talks with ...
- U.S. Talks With Iraq Could Stretch Years 24 Jul 2008 03:15 GMT
... toughening stance by the Iraqi side. The government has not backed off demands such as ... and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki senses no political benefit to nailing down a long-term deal ... "go down to the wire." Al-Maliki, visiting Germany on Wednesday, said the negotiations are "still ...
- Obama Vows To Help Keep Israel Secure 24 Jul 2008 02:30 GMT
... to Europe immediately afterward for stops in Germany, France and England before returning home over ... private meetings he had not left Israeli politicians with the impression that, if elected president, ... Later, entering a session with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Obama said his talks with ...
- Obama warns nuclear Iran would pose grave threat 24 Jul 2008 02:30 GMT
... the country was one of the most politically sensitive legs of his tour to the ... tell Mr Obama there are "limits" on Germany's military engagement in Afghanistan, reports Hugh Williamson ... alongside military interventions, and that the Afghan government must take on more responsibilities. Jurek Martin: ...
- July 24, 1911: Hiram Bingham 'Discovers' Machu Picchu 24 Jul 2008 01:57 GMT
... and did graduate work in history and politics at the University of California and Harvard. ... Picchu? Maybe not. Some claim that the German adventurer and businessman had visited the site ... earlier, with the blessing of the Peruvian government. Others say that had trekked there in ...
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