Obama praises Muslim democracy-fighters
US President Barack Obama on Friday praised the courage of dissidents fighting for democracy in Muslim countries, in a message marking the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
23 July 2012
Senators revive US cybersecurity bill, with changes
A group of US senators has revived stalled cybersecurity legislation by offering compromises to address civil liberties concerns, an effort quickly endorsed by President Barack Obama.
22 July 2012
Obama, Romney halt campaigns after cinema shooting
US President Barack Obama and his rival Mitt Romney suspended campaigning Friday out of respect for the victims of a shocking shooting at a Colorado movie theater that left 12 people dead.
21 July 2012
Canada slams China, Russia for UN Syria vetoes
Canada issued a scathing retort on Thursday after Russia and China vetoed another UN resolution to pressure the Syrian regime to rein in its crackdown on a 16-month-old rebellion.
20 July 2012
Libya vote shows 'commitment to democracy': US
Libya has taken an "important step forward" with this month's election results and the vote process showed the Libyan people's "commitment to democracy".
20 July 2012
Unrecognised Karabakh votes as tensions rise
The self-declared state of Nagorny-Karabakh, recognised by no country in the world, votes in leadership elections as fears grow of a new conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over its status.
19 July 2012
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Liberals have the edge in Libya vote but no clear majority
Libya's liberal coalition outscored Islamist parties in preliminary results unveiled by the electoral commission Tuesday -- but it remained unclear who will dominate the next congress.
19 July 2012
US to award Suu Kyi on first visit in decades
The US will present its highest award to Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi in September when she makes her first US trip in more than two decades.
19 July 2012
Obamas pay homage to Mandela's iron will
US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, paid tribute Tuesday to South African ex-president Nelson Mandela ahead of his 94th birthday, as having "abiding humility" and "unbreakable will."
18 July 2012
Obama, Clinton 'prejudiced' WikiLeaks suspect's case
President Barack Obama's comments about the soldier accused of the biggest intelligence leak in US history were prejudicial and sought to harm the suspect's defense.
18 July 2012
Venezuela's Chavez has big lead over rival: poll
President Hugo Chavez has a more than 15-point lead on his main rival ahead of Venezuela's October presidential vote, according to the latest survey from pollster Datanalisis.
17 July 2012
Clinton warns Iran after talks in Jerusalem
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday said Washington would use "all elements of its power" to prevent Iran going nuclear and was working in "close consultation" with Israel over how to do so.
17 July 2012
Veteran survivor Mukherjee set to be Indian president
India's former finance minister Pranab Mukherjee is set to win presidential elections on Thursday, with some analysts predicting he may wield an unusual degree of influence in the ceremonial role.
17 July 2012
Putin tours Russia flood scene, berates officials
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the scene of a recent flood that killed 172 people, berating officials for possibly deceiving him about the timeliness of their response.
17 July 2012
Obama refuses to apologize for Romney attacks
US President Barack Obama refused to apologize Sunday for accusing Mitt Romney of outsourcing jobs while in charge of Bain Capital, a charge his Republican opponent has dismissed as "false."