Report: Budget for 2014 Sochi Olympics in Russia soars nearly threefold to $33 billionMOSCOW — A Russian business newspaper says the 2014 Sochi Olympics budget will be more than $33 billion, nearly triple the original estimate. Pakistan, India at impasse trying to rejuvenate peace process after top diplomats’ talksUNITED NATIONS — Pakistan and India hit a stalemate in their efforts to rejuvenate a stalled peace process after their top diplomats met for nearly two hours Sunday at a New York hotel on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. Deposed Honduran president addresses UN via cell phone; says country ruled by ‘dictatorship’UNITED NATIONS — Honduras’ ousted president addressed the United Nations General Assembly by cellular phone late Monday from the Brazilian embassy in his country where he is holed up, calling on the world body to guarantee his personal safety and turn back the “dictatorship” that has taken power. US presses Armenia and Turkey to normalize relations after decades of hostilityNEW YORK — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday pressed Armenia and Turkey to follow through on their commitment to normalize relations after decades of hostility. Rio’s case for games: Not only are we best site, picking Brazil is the right thing to doBrazilians are confident that if the International Olympic Committee practices what it preaches, then Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Summer Games. Some Chicago residents hope to watch 2016 Summer Olympics _ on TV from Rio, Madrid or TokyoCHICAGO — The mayor, the president and Oprah Winfrey may hope to return to Chicago from Copenhagen with the 2016 Olympic Games, but some around town hope the International Olympic Committee deems the Second City the second city. Latinos hope the use of bilingual census forms will aid the 2010 count despite obstaclesLONG BEACH, Calif. — When Teresa Ocampo opens her census questionnaire, she won’t have to worry about navigating another document in English. Fog and SWAT teams settle on downtown Beijing ahead of massive military paradeBEIJING — China’s capital was wrapped in tight security and thick fog Wednesday as police blocked off Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and other popular tourist landmarks ahead of a massive parade marking 60 years of communist rule. AP Exclusive: Son says he’s certain Ky. census taker found dead with ‘fed’ on chest was slainLONDON, Ky. — The son of a U.S. Census Bureau worker found hanged from a tree in eastern Kentucky with the word “fed” scrawled on his chest says he has no doubt his father was slain. At UN, Cuba moderately conciliatory toward US; wants to hold talks on drugs, people smugglingUNITED NATIONS — Cuba is adopting a moderately conciliatory tone toward the U.S. at the United Nations General Assembly. Syria echoes Arab calls for Israel to join nuclear nonproliferation treatyUNITED NATIONS — Syria says Israel must comply with the demands of the International Atomic Energy Agency if the Mideast is to become a region free of weapons of mass destruction. Rio de Janeiro puts President Lula at heart of 2016 Olympic bid, rivals Chicago’s Obama effectCOPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics put Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the center of its campaign Tuesday. Spain’s king, Brazil’s president and Mrs. Obama converge in final push for 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Spain’s king, Brazil’s president and First Lady Michelle Obama are converging on Copenhagen for a final push to convince the International Olympic Committee to award the 2016 Olympics to their respective cities. NATO’s secretary general says more Afghan training and equipment needed for conflictWASHINGTON — NATO’s secretary general on Monday said “things are going to have to change” in Afghanistan for the United States and its international allies to win the stalemated war. Obama to lead US delegation in making pitch in Copenhagen for Chicago to get 2016 GamesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will travel to Denmark this week to support Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Brazilian President: Rio de Janeiro can win bid to host 2016 OlympicsRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is confident Rio de Janeiro can win its bid for the 2016 Olympics and he’ll “return from Copenhagen with a victory.” Obama’s presence expected to give Chicago a boost ahead of vote for 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — President Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail again. Obama’s Olympic pitch draws GOP complaint about lack of prioritiesNEW YORK — President Obama’s decision to travel to Copenhagen to boost Chicago’s chances of winning the 2016 Olympics has drawn criticism from some Republicans, who call it a boondoggle for Obama’s hometown allies and evidence the president has blurred his priorities. Obama’s personal plea for Chicago Olympics means possible rewards _ and political risksWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s decision to fly to Denmark to support Chicago’s Olympics bid elevates the Games to an issue of national importance — and exposes him to political risks as well as rewards at a critical point in his presidency. Ethiopia sees Somalia being lost to extremists; says UN lacks political willUNITED NATIONS — Somalia is being hijacked by al-Qaida-linked terrorists who are better organized and more highly motivated than the ineffectual government in Mogadishu, and Sudan could be the next nation to fall under their influence, Ethiopia warned Saturday. UN calls on Southeast Asian Nations Association leaders to take tougher stance with MyanmarUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged a ministerial meeting of southeast Asian nations late Saturday to take a tougher line with fellow member Myanmar in hopes its military junta will free political prisoners and hold fair elections. Clinton discusses battling drug violence, organized crime with Mexican foreign ministerNEW YORK — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mexican Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa have vowed to “keep strengthening” cooperation in the fight against drug violence and organized crime that spills across their countries’ common border. UN chief, Netherlands, Slovakia admonish Iran for new secret nuke programUNITED NATIONS — Iran’s sudden revelation of a formerly secret uranium enrichment plant brought more condemnation Saturday at the U.N. General Assembly, with the Netherlands calling Tehran’s presumed weapons program “a major challenge to international peace and security.” AP Exclusive: UN assembly president cites rules fight in Madagascar speech shut-outUNITED NATIONS — U.N. General Assembly President Ali Abdessalam Treki said he was only following the rules when he tried to let Madagascar’s coup leader Andry Rajoelina speak. The race to host the 2016 Olympics to come down to close finish at IOC vote in CopenhagenLONDON — Close your eyes and imagine the possible scenarios in 2016. Fresh from UN and economic summit, Obama resumes being first dad, watches Malia play soccerWASHINGTON — After a week of meetings with world leaders, President Barack Obama is enjoying some family time. Mom, friends: Ky. hanging victim overcame cancer, dedicated his life to teaching childrenLONDON, Ky. — Even while fighting cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, Bill Sparkman would show up for work wearing his customary smile and a toboggan cap to cover his balding head. UN chief and Netherlands PM admonish Iran for new secret nuke programUNITED NATIONS — Iran’s sudden revelation of a formerly secret uranium enrichment plant brought more condemnation Saturday at the U.N. General Assembly, with the Netherlands calling Tehran’s presumed weapons program “a major challenge to international peace and security.” Family visiting cemetery found census worker’s naked, hanged body; had been gagged, duct tapedBIG CREEK, Ky. — A family’s visit to a rural Kentucky cemetery led to the shocking discovery of a part-time census worker’s naked body hanging from a tree with the word “fed” written on his chest. Analysis: G-8 passes the baton to the G-20 with less than stellar resultsPITTSBURGH — The world’s most exclusive club has just gotten bigger, and it is promising a lot of big things for the global economy. But it is likely to have just as much trouble delivering results as the smaller group it replaced. |
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