Justice Department moves to dismiss first federal gay marriage caseLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Justice Department has moved to dismiss the first gay marriage case filed in federal court, saying it is not the right venue to tackle legal questions raised by a couple already married in California. California towns face off with federal government in court over military recruiting of minorsSAN FRANCISCO — Two towns nestled in the rugged coastline and the liberal politics of Northern California have fought the federal government by banning the U.S. military from recruiting minors within their city limits. Now the federal government is fighting back. Omar Bongo, world’s longest-serving president dies; his nation of Gabon closes its bordersLIBREVILLE, Gabon — Omar Bongo, the world’s longest-serving president whose 42-year rule of Gabon was a throwback to an era when Africa was ruled by “Big Men,” died Monday. He was 73. Gabon President Omar Bongo, world’s longest serving leader, dies at 73LIBREVILLE, Gabon — Gabon President Omar Bongo, the world’s longest-serving president whose 42-year rule was a throwback to an era when Africa was ruled by “Big Men,” has died of cardiac arrest in a Spanish hospital. He was 73. Gabon president dies in Spanish hospital at age 73LIBREVILLE, Gabon — Gabon’s President Omar Bongo, the world’s longest-serving president whose 42-year rule was a throwback to an era when Africa was ruled by “Big Men,” has died of cardiac arrest in a Spanish hospital. He was 73. Former Rice aide protested interrogation methods, to testify at Senate hearingWASHINGTON — As a member of Condoleezza Rice’s inner circle at the State Department, Philip Zelikow argued within the Bush administration that simulated drowning and other extreme interrogation techniques were illegal. Congress will get a look at those internal battles when Zelikow testifies Wednesday before a Senate committee. Colombia’s Uribe on track for 3rd presidential term, but some supporters objectBOGOTA — President Alvaro Uribe, the hard-charging conservative most Colombians praise for humbling the Western Hemisphere’s last remaining rebel army, gets prickly these days when asked if he’s seeking a third consecutive term. Key party in Nepal’s coalition government quits to protest firing of army chiefKATMANDU, Nepal — Nepal’s prime minister fired the army chief on Sunday after accusing him of defying government orders, prompting a key party to quit the coalition government and plunging the Himalayan country into a political crisis that could endanger its peace process. Dems sense opportunity with growing acceptance of gay marriage, GOP re-examining oppositionWASHINGTON — Gay marriage legalization in several states and the public’s growing acceptance of same-sex unions have Democrats sensing political opportunity and some Republicans re-evaluating their party’s hard-line opposition to an issue that long has rallied its base. Growing acceptance of gay marriage has Dems seeing opportunity, GOP re-examining oppositionWASHINGTON — Gay marriage legalization in several states and the public’s growing acceptance of same-sex unions have Democrats sensing political opportunity and some Republicans re-evaluating their party’s hard-line opposition to an issue that long has rallied its base. Fiji remains defiant after ouster from South Pacific bloc for refusal to restore democracySUVA, Fiji — Military-ruled Fiji remained defiant Saturday after its historic suspension from the 16-nation Pacific Islands Forum, rejecting the “punitive action” for delayed election and warning it won’t be deterred from its chosen path even by “adversity.” Abortion, Death Penalty, Exxon Valdez: Souter’s 19-year record rarely predictableWASHINGTON — If conservatives thought they had their man when David Souter joined the Supreme Court in 1990, that opinion likely changed in 1992 when the justice voted to preserve the landmark Roe v. Wade decision giving women the right to end their pregnancies. Fiji formally suspended from South Pacific bloc for refusal to return to democracyCANBERRA, Australia — South Pacific nations announced Saturday that military-ruled Fiji has been suspended from the 16-nation bloc for its rejection of democracy, freedom and human rights. Fiji formally ousted from South Pacific bloc for refusal to return to democracy forthwithCANBERRA, Australia — South Pacific nations announced Saturday that military-ruled Fiji has been suspended from the 16-nation bloc for its rejection of democracy, freedom and human rights. Fiji’s military leader rejects democracy deadline, says no elections for 5 yearsCANBERRA, Australia — Fiji’s military ruler defied international pressure to announce elections by Friday, confirming that he would not hold them for at least five years and setting the stage for his country’s ouster from a South Pacific bloc. Dozens of gays cross state lines for Iowa weddings; some plan to stay so unions are recognizedIOWA CITY, Iowa — Dozens of gay couples have flocked to Iowa from elsewhere in the Midwest since the door to same-sex marriage was opened there this week, and some counties have seen more interest from outside the state than within. Conservatives prepare for clash over nearly 20-year-old Rights of Child pact, unapproved by USNEW YORK — A global children’s rights treaty, ratified by every U.N. member except the United States and Somalia, has so alarmed its American critics that some are now pushing to add a parental rights amendment to the Constitution as a buffer against it. Myanmar opposition party says it might contest polls if military rulers meets its conditionsYANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s main opposition party said Wednesday it will consider taking part in elections next year if the country’s military rulers meet three demands, including for the release of their leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, from house arrest. Myanmar pro-democracy party awaits election law before deciding about standing in 2010 pollsYANGON, Myanmar — Members of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s party said Tuesday they will wait to see whether laws governing next year’s elections conform with democratic standards before deciding if they will contest the polls. Australian PM says UN bars Fijian peacekeepers in latest sanction against military rulersCANBERRA, Australia — The U.N. has barred Fijian soldiers from future peacekeeping missions in the latest sanction against the South Pacific nation’s military rulers for suppressing democracy, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Tuesday. Afghan president promises marriage law will be changed to respect human rightsKABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowed Monday to change a law critics say legalizes marital rape to remove concerns that it violates human rights. On day of national election, Ecuadoreans living abroad cast votes for representativesNEW YORK — The campaign poster on Jessica Gonzalez’s desk at Creditos Economicos in Queens shows a beaming image of her country’s leader, President Rafael Correa, giving a thumbs-up. Easy re-election expected Sunday for Ecuador’s feisty leftist leaderGUAYAQUIL, Ecuador — President Rafael Correa’s radical transformation of once unstable Ecuador, including a new constitution that would grant him greater powers, is expected to propel the leftist economist to easy re-election on Sunday. Fiji official: Top judges to be appointed soon to replace sacked justicesSUVA, Fiji — Fiji’s military regime will appoint new top judges early next week to replace justices sacked two weeks ago when the president abolished the nation’s constitution, an official said Friday. Fiji issues decree to stop legal challenges to military regime that abolished the constitutionSUVA, Fiji — An official from Fiji’s High Court issued a decree Thursday to prevent legal challenges to decisions made by the South Pacific nation’s president or other leaders since a December 2006 military coup. Official: outlaw Fiji regime needs good lawyers to help restore rule of law, courtsSUVA, Fiji — Fiji’s former solicitor general, fired in a political upheaval two weeks ago, accepted reappointment Tuesday, saying the country needs qualified lawyers to help restore the rule of law. Prime Minister: New Zealand would consider peacekeeping troops for FijiWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand would consider sending troops into Fiji if they were needed to provide stability as part of a multilateral peacekeeping action but would not act unilaterally, the prime minister said Monday. |
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