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 roars to 2nd term, new coalition in German election thanks to strong allyBERLIN — Final results confirm that Chancellor Angela Merkel has won a second term and a majority for a new center-right government in Germany’s parliamentary election. Chancellor Angela Merkel claims victory for new center-right alliance in German electionBERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel has claimed victory for a new center-right government in Germany’s general election. A look at the voting system used in Germany’s parliamentary electionBERLIN — Germans each have two votes in the country’s Sept. 27 parliamentary election — one for a directly elected representative and the other for a party. 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. Al-Qaida’s Zawahri calls Obama a ‘fraud’ for failing to stop Israel’s settlementsCAIRO — Al-Qaida’s deputy leader on Monday seized upon President Barack Obama failure to bring about a freeze in Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank and called him a “fraud” in a new audio message. Merkel wins 2nd term, new coalition in German election; rival Steinmeier crushedBERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday won the center-right majority that eluded her four years ago — nudging Europe’s biggest economic power to the right as it claws its way out of a deep recession. Socialists retain power in Portugal, but its minority government may need helpLISBON, Portugal — The center-left Socialist Party is staying in government for four more years after winning elections Sunday but its reduced parliamentary majority may handicap its efforts to lead Portugal out of an economic crisis. Britain’s Brown offers populist plans in bid to revive political fortunes before electionBRIGHTON, England — Prime Minister Gordon Brown, seeking to stave off an expected election defeat, pledged Tuesday to restore trust in Britain’s tarnished politics, kick start its stuttering economy and slash government debt. 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. 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. Osama bin Laden warns of retaliation against Europe for its alliance with US in AfghanistanCAIRO — Osama bin Laden demanded that European countries pull their troops out of Afghanistan in a new audiotape Friday, warning of “retaliation” against them for their alliance with the United States in the war. As election nears, far-right party tells candidates of foreign descent to leave GermanyBERLIN — A far-right party has sent letters to 30 politicians of foreign descent who are candidates in Germany’s national election on Sunday, telling them to leave the country. Close Portuguese elections may bring end of ‘ferocious’ Socialist reformerLISBON, Portugal — Just before he came to power in a landslide four years ago, Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates described himself in political terms as “a ferocious animal” — an uncompromising reformer who would turn Portugal into one of Europe’s go-getters. Iraqi Shiite leader appeals for unity before election, promises electricity, waterBAGHDAD — The leader of Iraq’s largest Shiite party sought Monday to shore up political support before January’s elections, urging his rivals to join him and resist what he called threats to their unity. Germany says al-Qaida posts new video threat ahead of election, security increasedBERLIN — Al-Qaida has posted a new video threatening Germany, highlighting an increased threat level ahead of national elections and prompting authorities to step up security, the Interior Ministry said Friday. Biden says US will abide by Iraqi wishes for American troop withdrawal datesBAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden pledged Thursday to follow Iraq’s wishes should Baghdad decide to speed up the timetable for the withdrawal of American troops from the country. East Timor court probes government over suspect’s release, testing judiciary’s independenceDILI, East Timor — East Timor’s Supreme Court is investigating top government officials over accusations they illegally released a war crimes suspect at Indonesia’s request — a case that could test the constitution of Asia’s youngest democracy. Now in power, Japan’s new leader vows to revive economy, forge more equal relationship with USTOKYO — Japan’s parliament named Yukio Hatoyama prime minister Wednesday, as his party took power for the first time ever with promises to revive the slumping economy and make Tokyo a more equal partner in its alliance with the United States. Japan’s new prime minister names Cabinet and promises sweeping changesTOKYO — Longtime opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama took office as prime minister on Wednesday, naming a new Cabinet and vowing to rebuild the economy and refocus Japan’s place on the world stage with his largely untested party. Hatoyama elected as Japan’s prime minister, names Cabinet, marking break from pastTOKYO — Longtime opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama took office as prime minister on Wednesday, naming a new Cabinet and vowing to rebuild the economy and refocus Japan’s place on the world stage with his largely untested left-of-center party. European Parliament gives Jose Manuel Barroso 2nd term as European Commission presidentSTRASBOURG, France — The European Parliament gave Jose Manuel Barroso another five-year term as European Commission president Wednesday, but its vote reflected lingering misgivings about the conservative ex-Portuguese premier. Japan’s new leader says he wants to build trust relationship with Obama, see economy improveTOKYO — Japan’s new prime minister says he wants to build a relationship of trust with President Barack Obama, but has no intention to back down on plans to push for a review of the U.S. military presence here. Hatoyama elected as Japan’s prime minister, names CabinetTOKYO — Longtime opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama was elected prime minister and installed his new Cabinet Wednesday, promising to reinvigorate Japan’s economy and shake up government with his left-of-center party after more than 50 years of nearly unbroken rule by conservatives. Japan’s new prime minister announces Cabinet; picks veteran for finance ministerTOKYO — Japan’s new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has announced his Cabinet lineup, picking a veteran lawmaker and party ally as finance minister and a fellow party leader as his foreign minister. Former opposition leader Hatoyama elected as Japan’s prime ministerTOKYO — Longtime opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama was elected prime minister Wednesday, promising to reinvigorate Japan’s economy and shake up government with his left-of-center party after more than 50 years of nearly unbroken rule by conservatives. Japan’s parliament convenes to formally select Hatoyama as prime ministerTOKYO — Japan’s parliament has convened to formally select former opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama as prime minister, following his party’s landslide election victory last month. |
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