Analysis: Obama’s campaign commitment to Afghan war is coming up against harsh realityNEW YORK — As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama denounced the war in Iraq, saying there is no military solution there. Now he may be forced to decide there is no military solution in Afghanistan, either. Greece’s election brings a political veteran of the Papandreou family to powerATHENS, Greece — Two years ago, when George Papandreou led Greece’s Socialist party to its worst election result in three decades, he was widely derided as an ineffective politician. Greek Socialists trounce governing conservatives on wave of anger over scandals, economyATHENS, Greece — Greece’s Socialist leader George Papandreou trounced the governing conservatives in a landslide election victory after a campaign focused on dramatically different visions of how to dig the country out of its worst economic crisis in years. Greece’s governing conservatives concede election defeat to SocialistsATHENS, Greece — Greece’s governing conservatives have conceded defeat to the main opposition Socialists in Sunday’s parliamentary election. How the Greek general election worksA look at how Greek voters chose their government and members of parliament in Sunday’s election: NYC’s Chinatown could get 1st Chinese rep on council as Asian-Americans see surge at the pollsNEW YORK — Chinatown is likely to get its first Chinese-American representative on the City Council, and a Taiwanese immigrant is headed for citywide office — a dramatic change for the nation’s largest city, which had no Asian-Americans in elected office just eight years ago. Greek Socialists claim election victory after voters angered by scandals oust conservativesATHENS, Greece — Greek voters angered by repeated scandals and a faltering economy ousted Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis in an early election Sunday, returning the Socialists to power after five years of conservative governance, initial results indicated. Obama national security adviser downplays threat of renewed al-Qaida haven in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — A top U.S. commander’s public plea for more troops in Afghanistan prompted a mild rebuke Sunday from the White House national security adviser, as the administration heads into a second week of intensive negotiations over its evolving Afghan strategy. Exit poll: opposition socialists projected to win Greek electionATHENS, Greece — The main opposition Socialists will easily win Greece’s parliamentary election on Sunday, as voters angered by a faltering economy and a string of corruption scandals turned against Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis’ governing conservatives, exit polls indicated. Ex-Ala. judge accused of having sex with male inmates in exchange for sentence leniency
Greek voters set to reject ruling conservatives in vote that could favor SocialistsATHENS, Greece — Greek voters were expected to reject the ruling conservative party Sunday, angered by a faltering economy and a string of corruption scandals. Former Japanese finance minister found dead, cause under investigationTOKYO — A former Japanese finance minister who stepped down after appearing to be drunk at an overseas news conference was found dead in his home Sunday, police said, ruling out foul play. Ireland overwhelmingly endorses EU reform treaty on 2nd try; premier foresees ‘better Europe’DUBLIN — Ireland’s recession-hit voters have overwhelmingly approved the European Union’s ambitious and long-delayed reform plans, electoral chiefs announced Saturday in a referendum result greeted with wild cheers in Dublin — and nervous sighs of relief in Brussels. Socialists favored to topple conservatives in Sunday election amid economic, security concernsATHENS, Greece — Greeks cast ballots Sunday in a snap general election likely to produce a change in government, as voters angered by scandals and a foundering economy were expected to reject the conservatives in favor of the opposition Socialists. Ireland approves EU reform treaty in bitterly fought referendum re-runDUBLIN — Ireland’s electoral office has confirmed overwhelming voter approval for the EU Lisbon Treaty, with two-thirds voting “yes” to the long-delayed blueprint for reform of the 27-nation bloc. Europe’s left flounders as conservatives co-opt the socialist agendaVIENNA — Pity Europe’s Socialists. It’s getting lonely on the left. Justice Sotomayor dances, sings, throws _ and now sits _ as Supreme Court begins its new termWASHINGTON — Justice David Souter never danced the salsa in public. Justice John Paul Stevens doesn’t sing in karaoke bars. And Chief Justice John Roberts hasn’t thrown out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. Gordon Brown agrees to first televised election debate between Britain’s 3 political partiesLONDON — Prime Minister Gordon Brown has agreed to take part in Britain’s first televised election debate among party leaders. Dublin officials: Early returns point to victory for EU’s reform treaty in Irish referendumDUBLIN — Ireland’s voters have embraced “a stronger, fairer and better Europe” by decisively backing the European Union’s long-delayed reform treaty, Prime Minister Brian Cowen declared Saturday as the final result was still being calculated. Ireland parties say voters likely to have approved EU’s reform treaty as ballot count beginsDUBLIN — Irish voters appear on course to approve the European Union reform treaty, political parties said Saturday as ballot-counting began. Experts doubt NJ court ruling on polling place buffer zones will withstand challengeTRENTON, N.J. — A court decision that bars exit polling within 100 feet of New Jersey polling places is unlikely to stand because federal courts around the country have consistently rejected such restrictions, according to legal and polling experts. Bloomberg has spent $64.8 million on 3rd campaign; burns through cash at $15k-per-hour clipNEW YORK — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent $64.8 million of his own money in his bid for a third term and, since midsummer, has been spending campaign cash at a rate of $15,000 per hour. DeLay’s legal dance in money laundering case is in limbo as he shimmies into show’s 3rd roundAUSTIN, Texas — Republican Tom DeLay danced the cha-cha and the tango on TV, but he’s tiptoeing through a legal web as his criminal case crawls through the courts in Texas. British broadcasters write to politicians proposing US-style TV debates before electionLONDON — A coalition of broadcasters called Friday for pre-election debates between Britain’s top three politicians, putting pressure on Prime Minister Gordon Brown to face his challengers in an unprecedented U.S.-style television showdown. European Union reform at stake as Ireland mounts 2nd referendum on Lisbon TreatyDUBLIN — The future of the European Union hung in the balance Friday as Ireland’s voters decided once again whether to ratify a treaty aimed at making the 27-nation body more decisive and effective. Ohio panel rules against congressional challenger for statements against congresswomanCOLUMBUS, Ohio — An Armenian-American congressional challenger made false campaign statements with reckless disregard for the truth when he said an Ohio congresswoman took money from the Turkish government and Turkish government-sponsored interests, the Ohio Elections Commission found Thursday. Ohio elections panel continues hearing congresswoman’s complaint about Turkish-Armenian pastCOLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio congressional candidate defended statements he made about a state congresswoman, telling an election panel Thursday he had reason to believe she took money from Turkish government-sponsored interests in return for a denial that the country committed genocide against Armenians in 1915. AP Interview: Santorum says he wants role in GOP’s future, hasn’t decided on presidential runWINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa — Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum argued Thursday that only a sharply conservative Republican message can “stem the tide” of change President Barack Obama is seeking in Washington, and he wants to play a role in that debate. Mexico’s political theater reaches new heights (or lows) with street vendor’s election schemeMEXICO CITY — An eccentric street vendor known for his Rambo-style headband took charge of Mexico City’s most populous borough Thursday — at least for a few hours. Finnish government wins no-confidence vote in Parliament on political fundingHELSINKI — Finland’s coalition government won a clear victory in a vote of confidence over political funding in Parliament on Thursday, but pressure mounted on the prime minister over a scandal involving building materials for his house. |
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