Thatchers ingredient for power – eggs
Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher went on a strict diet of eggs to get into shape before her first election victory in 1979, according to documents released Saturday.
Thatcher's ingredient for power – eggs
London, Jan 30 (DPA) Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher went on a strict diet of eggs to get into shape before her first election victory in 1979, according to documents released Saturday.
Steve Buyer Indiana congressman decides to retire
Steve Buyer, the Republican representative from Indiana has said that he won’t seek a re-election, due to his wife’s incurable illness. However, some say the decision is due to controversy surrounding his scholarship fund, Frontier foundation.
What happens when corporations buy the last three months of ad space for an election cycle?
I am totally against the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, because to me “free speech” has turned into a bought-and-paid-for commodity, but there are arguments from the left on both sides of the issue.I’ve had some experience with trying to bu…
Polls not enough to entice Ignatieff into election
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff says he has no interest in trying to force an election this spring, even though his party appears to be on the comeback trail.
Iran hangs two in wake of election unrest
LONDON (Reuters) – Iran hanged two men convicted in the wake of the unrest that erupted after last year’s disputed election, as a top opposition figure predicted President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad would be ousted before the end of his term.
Fonseka plans to seek Australian asylum after defeat
Colombo, Jan 29 (IANS) Former Sri Lankan army chief Sarath Fonseka is considering seeking temporary asylum in Australia after his election defeat this week in presidential polls, a media report said Friday.
Sri Lanka president to dissolve parliament, call poll
COLOMBO (Reuters) — Re-elected President Mahinda Rajapaksa will dissolve parliament shortly and call a legislative election, his office said on Thursday, in a move that could enable him to reshape the unwieldly coalition now backing him.
Sri Lanka’s leader pledges reconciliation with Tamils
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa pledged Thursday to seek reconciliation with minority Tamils after his sweeping re-election, but did not indicate how he plans to deal with their demands for greater rights.
Sri Lanka’s leader pledges reconciliation with Tamils
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa pledged Thursday to seek reconciliation with minority Tamils after his sweeping re-election, but did not indicate how he plans to deal with their demands for greater rights.