Francois Hollande celebrates French presidential win French socialist Francois Hollande has been celebrating victory in the country's presidential election. Mr Hollande - who polled just under 52% of votes in Sunday's run-off election - said... (photo: AP / Francois Mori) BBC News Election Europe France Photos Wikipedia: French presidential election, 2012 |
Greece set for deadlock after vote against austerity Greece was poised for political gridlock after voters punished traditional governing parties in general elections on Sunday, turning to smaller anti-bailout groups and putting the indebted... (photo: AP / Thanassis Stavrakis) The Hindu Economy Election Greece Photos Wikipedia: Greek government-debt crisis |
Anti-Putin protesters clash with police, over 250 arrested May 7, 2012 -- Updated 0021 GMT (0821 HKT) Moscow (CNN) -- An anti-government protest in Moscow turned violent Sunday, with some demonstrators clashing with police after they veered off their... (photo: AP / Ivan Sekretarev) CNN Photos Politics Protest Russia Wikipedia: Russian presidential election, 2012 |
Lawyers say 9/11 hearing protected by 'veil of secrecy' Defence lawyers for five men accused of plotting the 11 September 2001 attacks have challenged the fairness of the military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay. The defendants, who include the alleged... (photo: US Navy / MCS1 David P. Coleman) BBC News Al Qaida Guantanamo Photos US Wikipedia: Guantanamo Bay detention camp |
Deadly unrest fuels suspicion on eve of Syria vote Syria's authorities and the opposition traded accusations Sunday over who was behind blast that rocked Damascus and Aleppo, on the eve of parliamentary polls designed to boost the regime's legitimacy.... (photo: AP / Bassem Tellawi) Khaleej Times Election Photos Syria Terrorism Wikipedia: Syrian uprising (2011–present) |
Fourth-graders visit the Defense secretary The question was pointed and the questioners unyielding. If Israel decided to bomb Iran's uranium enrichment facilities, would the U.S. help secure overflight rights from Saudi Arabia? The press... (photo: US DoD / Glenn Fawcett) Richmond Times Dispatch Defense Iran Israel Photos US Wikipedia: Defence minister |
In launching 2012 bid, Obama targets Romney President Barack Obama officially kicked off his re-election campaign Saturday by blasting the economic policies of likely GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney and arguing that Americans will be... (photo: AP / Haraz N. Ghanbari) The Tribune San Luis Obispo Election Photos Politics US Wikipedia: Barack Obama presidential campaign, 2012 |