Archive for the ‘general’ Category

What happened to McCain the reformer? - Salon

Monday, June 16th, 2008

June 13, 2008 | By inviting Barack Obama to join him in town hall forums across the country, John McCain means to send a signal about the campaign ahead -- and about himself. We don't need no stinking moderators, media or spin rooms, barks the >>> Read ...

President Bush, in Paris, expresses concern for victims of US Midwest - International Herald Tribune

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

PARIS : U.S. President George W. Bush has expressed concern for those affected by record flooding in the American Midwest. Speaking to reporters after attending a church service Sunday, Bush said many people were "hurting" because of the flooding >>> Read more US President George W Bush ...

Activist sees Dubya arrest hopes dashed - Reading Evening Post

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

A peace activist from East Reading who had hoped a court would give him permission to arrest George W Bush for war crimes has been stopped on legal grounds. Peter Burt, of Biko Court, appeared before a district judge at Reading Magistrates Court >>> Read more Jay ...

Bush in Germany on ‘final tour’ - BBC News

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Earlier, Mr Bush attended a summit with EU leaders in Slovenia where they threatened Iran with further sanctions unless it suspended nuclear enrichment. He said an Iran with a nuclear weapon would be "incredibly dangerous" to world peace. Mr Bush >>> Read more KRANJ, Slovenia -- President ...

Kucinich Calls For Bush Impeachment - Common Dreams

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Former Democratic presidential contender, Dennis Kucinich, has called for the impeachment of George W Bush claiming that the president set out to deceive the nation, and violated his oath of office with the Iraq war. The Ohio representative yesterday >>> Read more I am so glad we ...

Bush farewell trip to paper over cracks with Europe - Reuters India

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

LJUBLJANA (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush begins a farewell tour of Europe on Monday when he arrives in Slovenia for an U.S.-EU summit which is expected to gloss over disputed issues such as climate change. In a sign of waning ambitions >>> Read more An ...

President George Bush begins farewell tour of Europe . . . and this - Times Online

Monday, June 9th, 2008

President Bush embarks today on his last important trip to Europe, a six-day swing that will include a dinner with Gordon Brown and a meeting with the Queen at Windsor Castle. The visit comes as many in Western Europe, including its leaders, are >>> Read more ...

Laura Bush visits Afghanistan, urges more support - International Herald Tribune

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan : U.S. First Lady Laura Bush, on an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Sunday, appealed to the international community not to abandon the country in the face of resurgent Taliban violence. She arrived under tight security for an >>> Read more KABUL (Reuters) - U.S. ...

Fort Bend valedictorian sues for role in graduation - Houston Chronicle

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

A George Bush High School valedictorian barred from graduation ceremonies while school officials investigate a computer system breach is asking a Houston federal judge to force the Fort Bend school district to let him give his valedictory address >>> Read more In his time, he has been ...

Bush to take bow on European stage - Economic Times

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

WASHINGTON: US President George W. Bush heads to Europe Monday to ask leaders already sizing up his would-be successors for more help for Afghanistan, more pressure on Iran, and more cooperation on climate change. The White House hopes also for >>> Read more Macon, Ga.- George W, ...