Obama hails chat with Harvard professor and white policeman as ‘friendly, thoughtful’WASHINGTON — With mugs of beer and a calm conversation, President Barack Obama tried to push himself and the nation beyond a political uproar Thursday, hailing a “friendly, thoughtful” conversation with the black professor and white policeman whose dispute had ignited a fierce debate over race in America. Ready to move on, Obama hails chat with policeman and professor, hopes for ‘positive lesson’WASHINGTON — With mugs of beer and a calm conversation, President Barack Obama tried to push himself and the nation beyond a political uproar Thursday, hailing a “friendly, thoughtful” conversation with the black professor and white policeman whose dispute had ignited a fierce debate over race in America. Boston officer apologizes for slur against black Harvard scholar, says he is not racistBOSTON — A Boston police officer who was suspended for using a racial slur to describe black Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., apologized for his comments and declared he is not a racist. White House: Apologies aren’t expected at Obama ‘beer summit’ with police officer, professorWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama does not expect his “beer summit” will be a mediation session for the black professor and the white policeman who arrested him to work out their differences, the White House said Thursday. House rejects most Obama weapons cuts, retreats on F-22 fighterWASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House went along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ plans to kill the over-budget F-22 fighter jet, but has rejected his efforts to cut off several other big ticket items. Suspended Boston officer apologizes for using slur in e-mail about Henry Louis Gates arrestBOSTON — A suspended Boston police officer apologized for using a racial slur to describe black Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. in an e-mail, saying he made a poor choice of words, didn’t mean to offend anyone and isn’t racist. Boston police officer suspended for allegedly using slur for black Harvard scholarBOSTON — A Boston police officer has been suspended for using a racial slur to describe black Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. Boston officer suspended for slur against black Harvard scholar; NYC aide resigns for commentsBOSTON — A Boston police officer was suspended Wednesday for allegedly using a racial slur to describe black Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., and a New York City government aide resigned after posting Facebook comments about the scholar’s controversial arrest. Deadly raid against Iranian exiles raises questions about Iraq’s relations with US, TehranBAGHDAD — Iraqi forces clashed with an Iranian opposition group for a second day Wednesday after storming a camp north of Baghdad despite U.S. appeals not to use force against exiles protected for years by American troops. 911 caller in Harvard scholar case says she chose her words carefully; hurt by racist labelCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The woman who dialed 911 to report a possible break-in at the home of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. said Wednesday she was wrongly labeled a racist based on assumptions about her and words she never said and hoped the recently released recording of the call would put the controversy to rest. Gates says 1 combat brigade may leave Iraq ahead of schedule, gives no exact timetableABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT — A combat brigade of 5,000 American troops may be brought home early from Iraq if the trend of reduced violence holds, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday. Israel tells leery US it will do whatever it must to keep Iran from gaining nuclear bombJERUSALEM — Israel hardened its insistence Monday that it would do anything it felt necessary to stop Iran from getting a nuclear bomb, just the ultimatum the United States hoped not to hear as it tried to nudge Iran to the bargaining table. Cambridge, Mass., police heard telling dispatcher Gates was uncooperative, ‘keep cars coming’CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A Cambridge police sergeant who responded to a 911 call about a possible break-in at the home of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. told dispatchers that Gates was being uncooperative and to “keep the cars coming.” Obama envoy: US favors overall Mideast peace accord; Israel hopes to settle disputes with USJERUSALEM — President Barack Obama’s Mideast envoy called on the Arab world to take steps toward normalizing relations with Israel, and Israel’s prime minister said he hoped his country’s disputes with the U.S. over West Bank settlement construction would soon be resolved. Gates to address Israel’s Iranian concern during Jerusalem visitNEW YORK - US Defence Secretary Robert M. Gates will address Israel’s growing anxiety over Iran’s nuclear work during his meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Ehud Barak in Jerusalem on Monday. Text of Obama’s remarks on the arrest of black scholar Henry Louis GatesText of President Barack Obama’s remarks at a White House briefing Friday, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions. Henry Louis Gates Jr., the intellectual, has tasted the arena beforeDecades ago — long before Harvard, long before his books and documentaries — Henry Louis Gates Jr. and some friends nearly set off a brawl trying to integrate a West Virginia club. Obama says he should’ve ‘calibrated’ his remarks on arrest of black scholar, phones policemanWASHINGTON — Trying to tamp down a national uproar over race, President Barack Obama acknowledged Friday he had used unfortunate words in declaring that Cambridge, Mass., police “acted stupidly” in arresting black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. “I could’ve calibrated those words differently,” he said. Clinton announces transfer of $200 million to Palestinians, to help ease budget crisisRAMALLAH, West Bank — The United States has transferred $200 million to the Palestinian government to help ease a growing budget deficit, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday. Obama says he should’ve ‘recalibrated’ his remarks on arrest of black scholarWASHINGTON — Trying to tamp down an uproar over race, President Barack Obama said Friday he used an unfortunate choice of words in commenting on the arrest of black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. and could have “calibrated those words differently.” President Obama sides with black scholar Henry Louis Gates in divisive “racial profiling” caseMaking his first foray into a divisive racial issue, President Barack Obama sided with Henry Louis Gates Jr. after the black scholar’s arrest by a white police officer, a striking departure from Obama’s “post-racial” impartiality. Officer who arrested black Harvard scholar ‘disappointed’ Obama said he acted ’stupidly’NATICK, Mass. — A white police sergeant who arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. said Thursday he’s disappointed President Barack Obama said officers acted “stupidly,” despite acknowledging he didn’t know all the facts. Black scholar arrested after reported break-in at Mass. home; colleagues claim profilingBOSTON — Supporters of a prominent Harvard University black scholar who was arrested at his own home by police responding to a report of a break-in say he is the victim of racial profiling. US fighter jet crashes in eastern Afghanistan, killing 2 onboard, US military saysKABUL — A U.S. military spokesman says an F15E fighter jet has crashed in eastern Afghanistan, killing both crewmembers. Jet showdown: Pentagon chief says veto threat is real in squabble with Congress over fundingWASHINGTON — The Pentagon and Congress all but dared each other Thursday to a showdown over funding for fighter jets in a multimillion-dollar squabble that each side said they were fighting in the interests of U.S. security. French auto workers threaten to blow up factory in extreme example of resistance to cost cutsCHATELLERAULT, France — Laid-off auto-parts workers huddled Thursday around gas canisters tied to an electrical cable, threatening to blow up a factory in the latest example of extreme French resistance to cost-cutting in the economic downturn. CBI probe recommended into missing Babri filesLUCKNOW - The Uttar Pradesh government has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the disappearance of 23 files relating to the Babri Masjid-Ramjanmbhoomi case, Chief Minister Mayawati said Friday. Pa. agency to investigate allegations of racial discrimination at suburban Philadelphia poolHUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — State officials will investigate accusations of racial discrimination against a suburban Philadelphia swim club that allegedly reacted to a visiting group of minority children by asking them not to return. Honduran rivals meet with Costa Rican president, beginning post-coup negotiation processSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Talks to resolve the leadership crisis in Honduras began without a breakthrough Thursday, as both rivals emerged from meetings with a mediator showing no signs of relinquishing their claims to the presidency following a divisive coup. Zelaya leaves talks in home of Costa Rican President Oscar Arias insisting on his restorationSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Talks to resolve the leadership crisis in Honduras finally got on track Thursday, with both sides showing up at the home of Costa Rican President Oscar Arias for closed-door meetings. |
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