Group of political scientists say US prestige declined dramatically in past decadeWASHINGTON — The United States’ standing in the world declined in the past decade to below Cold War levels, according to a leading group of political scientists. Rudd building White House style ’situation room’ for crisis managementSYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is building a 14 million dollar White House-style “situation room” next to the cabinet room, which will act as a high-tech crisis centre and will have a secure videoconferencing facility to allow direct communication across the nation and with foreign leaders. Elderly walk Delhi streets on International Day of Older PersonsNEW DELHI - Over hundred of elderly men and women marched down the streets of New Delhi on Thursday on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons. China pushing for bigger IMF role at G-20 summit but European reluctance might be obstacleBEIJING — Beijing is pressing for a bigger voice in the International Monetary Fund and says Group of 20 leaders at their Pittsburgh summit should start making good on promises to give developing countries more IMF votes. US Embassy, other American offices in South Africa close because of security concernsJOHANNESBURG — The U.S. Embassy and other American offices in South Africa have been ordered closed for at least two days this week because of unspecified security concerns, U.S. and South African officials said. Sean O’Hair wins at Quail Hollow despite a bogey-bogey finishCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A narrow victory at Quail Hollow came with a large dose of redemption for Sean O’Hair. |
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