UN chief fires Peter Galbraith, the top US official at the UN mission in AfghanistanUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon fired the top American official at the U.N. mission in Afghanistan Wednesday after a widely publicized dispute with his boss over how to deal with widespread fraud charges in the country’s presidential election. First lady Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen ahead of IOC vote on 2016 Olympic hostCOPENHAGEN — Michelle Obama says the Olympics have the power to transform the lives of children in Chicago and around the country, inspiring them to be the next David Robinson, Nadia Comaneci. AP sources: UN fires top American official from Afghan post after dispute over election fraudKABUL — The top American official at the U.N. mission in Afghanistan is losing his job after he disagreed with superiors over how to deal with widespread fraud charges from the presidential election, people familiar with the decision said Wednesday. The U.S. diplomat, Peter Galbraith, denied he had been fired. UN fires American official from Afghan post after dispute over election fraudKABUL — The top American official at the U.N. mission in Afghanistan is losing his job after he disagreed with superiors over how to deal with widespread fraud charges from the presidential election, people familiar with the decision said Wednesday. The U.S. diplomat denied he had been fired. Britain’s Brown makes final conference speech to revive political fortunes before electionBRIGHTON, England — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown lashed out against youth crime in a keynote speech Tuesday at his Labour Party’s conference that he hopes can spark a revival of his foundering fortunes. Voter group asks Justice Dept. to halt Diebold voting machine sale to competitorWASHINGTON, D.C. — A voter advocacy organization has asked the U.S. Justice Department to undo the sale by Diebold Inc. of its voting machine business, saying the transaction promotes a monopoly. Calif. GOP candidate Whitman addresses failure to vote, Dem Jerry Brown takes 1st step to runDAVIS, Calif. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman said Tuesday that it wasn’t until she was a chief executive in Silicon Valley that she realized why she should vote after sitting out elections for decades. Center-left Socialists re-elected in Portugal on promise of economic stimulus packageLISBON, Portugal — The center-left Socialist Party has retained power in Portugal’s parliamentary elections. Incumbent Socialists forecast to win Portugal elections dominated by crisisLISBON, Portugal — Portuguese voters, anxious about an unemployment rate that has hit a 20-year high, were expected to return the Socialists to government in Sunday elections after the party campaigned on promises of big-ticket public works projects to help stimulate growth. Exit polls: Merkel’s party leads in German election, on track for new center-right coalitionBERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel was on track to win a second term and form a new center-right government in Sunday’s election and her center-left rivals were headed for a historic defeat, exit polls indicated. Merkel rival Steinmeier says center-left party has suffered “bitter defeat” in German electionBERLIN — The challenger to Chancellor Angela Merkel, Frank-Walter Steinmeier of the Social Democrats, has conceded defeat in Germany’s election. Germans hold parliamentary elections amid economic concerns, Islamic threatsBERLIN — Germans were deciding Sunday whether to return the nation’s first woman chancellor to a second term in office following a lackluster election campaign centered largely on economic issues and a rash of last-minute threats by Islamic extremists. Exit polls: Merkel’s party leads in German election, on track for new coalitionBERLIN — An exit poll shows Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives have emerged from Germany’s election as the strongest party and are on track to form a new center-right government. Germans hold parliamentary elections amid economic concerns, terror threatsBERLIN — Germans voted Sunday on whether to give Chancellor Angela Merkel a second term at the helm of Europe’s largest economy, as the country faces rising unemployment and threats by Islamic extremists over Germany’s role in Afghanistan. Exit poll shows Socialists are re-elected in Portugal’s parliamentary electionsLISBON, Portugal — An exit poll says Portugal’s center-left Socialist Party has won re-election in the country’s parliamentary elections. Calif. gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman’s voting record questioned at state GOP conventionINDIAN WELLS, Calif. — California Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman sought to redirect attention from her spotty voting record Saturday as she promoted a platform of fiscal discipline to the party faithful. Calif. gubernatorial candidate Whitman focuses on finances as questions arise about her votingINDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman sought to redirect attention from her spotty voting record Saturday as she promoted a platform of fiscal discipline to the party faithful. Correction: Germany Election storyBERLIN — In a Sept. 24 story about national elections in Germany, The Associated Press erroneously gave Chancellor Angela Merkel’s age as 54. Merkel, who was born July 17, 1954, is 55. Maine, Wash., Mich. voters to weigh in on gay rights, ranging from marriage to discriminationOLYMPIA, Wash. — Nearly a year after California voters overturned same-sex marriage, voters in three other states will weigh in this fall on whether to reverse gay rights initiatives ranging from anti-discrimination measures to marriage benefits. Final rallies held before German vote; Islamic militants threaten retribution for AfghanistanBERLIN — Ignoring threats by Islamic militants, Chancellor Angela Merkel and her main rival held their final political rallies Saturday before Germany’s national election, focusing on the key domestic issues of jobs and economic recovery. German politicans hold final rallies as Islamic militants threaten retribution for AfghanistanBERLIN — German political parties held their final campaign rallies before Sunday’s national election, mindful of new warnings by Islamic militants that they would exact retribution for the country’s presence in Afghanistan. Portuguese voters mull best way out recession in Sunday’s parliamentary electionsLISBON, Portugal — Recession weighed heavily on Portuguese voters’ minds ahead of parliamentary elections on Sunday that polls indicated would return the incumbent Socialist Party to power. AP Interview: Latino leader wants immigration reform in parts if Congress delays full billWASHINGTON — The head of the nation’s leading Latino legal advocacy group said if comprehensive immigration legislation seems unlikely in 2010, Congress should make down payments by passing smaller-scale reforms. Candidates make run for crucial 2.4M independents in New Jersey governor’s raceTRENTON, N.J. — After casting his vote for Democrat Jon Corzine four years ago, Daniel Wilson is backing the Republican challenger this time around, unhappy the New Jersey governor has not eased the high tax burden on state businesses and residents. Group submits measure to strike California’s same-sex marriage ban in 2010SAN FRANCISCO — A group pushed ahead Thursday with a campaign to repeal California’s same-sex marriage ban, even though some other gay rights organizations think it’s too soon for another expensive ballot fight. Winter’s approach means narrow window for any Afghan runoff vote, official warnsKABUL — An election official warned Thursday that Afghanistan has a narrow two-week window in October to hold any presidential runoff before winter snows arrive — a somber reminder of how minor delays could leave a power vacuum well into next year. Germany’s Merkel poised to win new term but faces tough economic, foreign policy challengesBERLIN — Since the end of World War II, Germans have shown a preference for a slow, steady hand over charismatic fervor when looking for a leader — especially in times of crisis. Germany’s Merkel takes low-key style to the cusp of victory in German electionsBERLIN — A decade ago, Angela Merkel was known to Germans mainly for a famously bad haircut that made her the butt of jokes. UN Security Council with Obama presiding to give political boost to nuclear free worldUNITED NATIONS — With an American president presiding for the first time, the U.N. Security Council is opening a summit-level meeting aimed at boosting long-stalled efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons. Ex-pro wrestling CEO running for US Senate in Connecticut: I didn’t always smack down my voteHARTFORD, Conn. — Linda McMahon’s wrestling empire urged young adults to vote in 2008, but the former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO didn’t always follow suit. |
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