White House welcomes release of journalists, says it’s ‘enormously pleased’WASHINGTON — The Obama White House said Wednesday that it’s “enormously pleased” with the release of two young journalists by North Korea. Germany’s Hitler-style “youth camp” closed downLONDON - The plans of Germany’s pro-Hitler party to open a Third Reich-style “youth camp” in a small village have been scrapped by a court ruling, which directed Neo-Nazis to evict the hotel premises. Clinton’s North Korea trip may prove costly for the USSEOUL - An editorial in a South Korean daily has warned that North Korea could use the release of two American journalists as a direct bargaining chip with the United States in the near future. Freed journalists back home in US after Clinton mission to N. Korea wins pardonBURBANK, Calif. — Two American journalists jubilantly reunited with family and friends early Wednesday upon returning to the United States with former President Bill Clinton, whose diplomatic trip to North Korea secured their release nearly five months after their arrests. Authorities: Fire at Michigan fuel storage facility that prompted evacuations is ‘mostly out’VIENNA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Authorities say crews have contained a fire at a Michigan fuel storage facility where a stubborn blaze caused several oil barrels to explode and prompted area evacuations. Journalists return to US after N. Korea grants pardon and Bill Clinton helps win releaseLOS ANGELES — Former President Bill Clinton and two American journalists flew back to the United States on Wednesday for what was expected to be an emotional reunion with family and friends after the reporters spent the last four months detained in North Korea. Philippines bids farewell to late President Aquino, hailed as example of moral leadershipMANILA, Philippines — Former President Corazon Aquino was buried in her family mausoleum Wednesday with hundreds of thousands of supporters wearing her signature yellow color and professing gratitude to the woman who restored democracy at high personal cost. Senate will approve ‘cash-for-clunkers’ extension, Democratic and GOP leaders sayWASHINGTON — The Senate has cleared the way for a vote extending the “cash-for-clunkers” program, which offers car buyers rebates of up to $4,500 for trading in their gas-guzzlers for new, higher-mileage models, setting aside Republican opposition to the plan. ‘Cash for clunkers’ gains support in the Senate, could end by Friday unless $2 billion addedWASHINGTON — The Obama administration expressed more confidence Tuesday that Senate Democrats can win over enough Republicans to pass a $2 billion extension of a popular rebate program that gives consumers up to $4,500 to trade in their old gas guzzlers for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Slain Border Patrol agent remembered in his hometown as outgoing family manEL CENTRO, Calif. — A Border Patrol agent who was slain in a rugged, remote area along the Mexican border was buried Friday after being remembered as a gregarious family man who dreamed that his 2-year-old son would follow in his footsteps. Officials: Leader of Islamist sect blamed for Nigeria violence killed in police custodyMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The leader of the Islamist sect blamed for days of violence in northern Nigeria has been shot and killed while in police custody, officials said Thursday. Official: Members of NC family that includes terror suspects denied entry to Israel on 07 tripRALEIGH, N.C. — Israel denied entry two years ago to members of a North Carolina family that includes three men accused of plotting to execute terror attacks in foreign countries, an official said Wednesday. White House hopes police officer, scholar in racial controversy visit DC for beer with ObamaWASHINGTON — The White House says plans are under way for the police officer and professor at the center of a racial controversy to join President Barack Obama for a beer. Philippine President Arroyo vows not to seek fresh term as protesters warn of civil unrestMANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, faced with the prospect of civil unrest unless she steps down at the end of her term, has vowed not to try to extend her time in office. After his comment about black professor’s arrest, Obama seeks to dampen uproar and move onWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama concedes his words — that a white police officer “acted stupidly” when he arrested a black university scholar in his own home — were ill-chosen. But, while he invited both men to visit him at the White House, Obama stopped short of publicly apologizing for his remark. One obstacle to health care overhaul may be cleared, but others remainWASHINGTON — Key House Democrats agreed Friday on steps designed to cut the growth of Medicare, clearing one of numerous obstacles blocking an early vote on health care legislation. Georgia asks Biden for advanced US weapons, observers; US makes no promises on military aidTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s president asked U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday for advanced U.S. weaponry, military aid and unarmed observers to monitor a cease-fire along the boundaries of two Moscow-backed breakaway regions, a senior U.S. official said. Mass. policeman who arrested black Harvard scholar Gates insists he won’t apologize to himNATICK, Mass. — A white police sergeant accused of racism after he arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home insisted Wednesday he won’t apologize for his treatment of the Harvard professor, but President Barack Obama said police had acted “stupidly.” Federal judge rules that NYC discriminates against black, Hispanic firefighter recruitsNEW YORK — A federal judge has ruled the predominantly white Fire Department of New York used recruitment exams that discriminate against blacks and Hispanics. New blue light nanocrystals could play role in long-term storage of CO2WASHINGTON - A team of scientists at the Berkeley Lab have produced non-toxic magnesium oxide nanocrystals that efficiently emit blue light and could also play a role in long-term storage of carbon dioxide (CO2), a potential means of tempering the effects of global warming. Obama hails Apollo 11 crew as ‘genuine American heroes’WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama welcomed the crew of Apollo 11 to the White House Monday to mark the 40th anniversary of their journey to the moon and called the three men “genuine American heroes.” Clinton happy with clout in Obama administration, saying she ‘broke my elbow, not my larynx’WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is denying she’s unhappy with her say in foreign affairs in the Obama administration. AP source: On 40th anniversary of moon landing, Apollo 11 astronauts to be at White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will host the Apollo 11 crew on Monday, the 40th anniversary of man’s first landing on the moon. A GOP appointee, US attorney in NC keeps chasing big-name Dems, whose party won’t push him outBEAUFORT, N.C. — Having swapped his hip-holstered Blackberry for fishing pliers, the U.S. attorney for eastern North Carolina watches closely from the captain’s chair aboard the 45-foot “Jolly Mon” as his crew prepares for a day on the water. Much-criticized rural air travel subsidies gain big boost in House spending billWASHINGTON — A much-criticized subsidy for rural air travel would get a budget increase of more than 40 percent under a spending bill unveiled in the House on Monday. AP source: Holder considering prosecutor to investigate Bush-era interrogation practicesWASHINGTON — Contrary to White House wishes, Attorney General Eric Holder may push forward with a criminal investigation into the Bush administration’s harsh interrogation practices used on suspected terrorists. Only small crowds greet Obama in Ghana in absence of outdoor events, heavy securityACCRA, Ghana — The lucky ones saw him waving from behind the bulletproof glass of his passing vehicle for a few fleeting seconds. The others, like the rest of the world, just watched President Barack Obama’s visit on TV. G8 Summit 2009 Day-I Roundup
North Korea fires 7 ballistic missiles off eastern coast, flouting UN resolutionsSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched seven ballistic missiles Saturday into waters off its east coast in a show of military firepower that defied U.N. resolutions and drew global expressions of condemnation and concern. Obama dispatching officials on summer tour to explore issues of concern to rural AmericaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is dispatching top administration officials and Cabinet members on a “rural tour” this summer to explore ways to strengthen rural America. |
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ROME — President Barack Obama joined fellow world leaders Wednesday for three days of intense talks on threats to global security and stability at a G-8 summit where climate change, the continuing global economy crisis and world hunger got top billing.
