Romney names Paul Ryan as presidential running mate
11/08/2012 - USA

Romney names Paul Ryan as presidential running mate

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney (left) named Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan (right) as his would-be vice president on Saturday as he launches a bus tour as part of his bid to unseat President Barack Obama in November.
FBI: Gunman in Wisconsin Sikh temple attack 'shot himself'
08/08/2012 - United States

FBI: Gunman in Wisconsin Sikh temple attack 'shot himself'

Gunman Wade Michael Page, who killed six people at a Sikh temple in the US state of Wisconsin on Sunday, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said Wednesday.
US security firm fined $7.5 million for arms smuggling
08/08/2012 - USA-IRAQ

US security firm fined $7.5 million for arms smuggling

A US security firm, which held lucrative contracts in Iraq, has been slapped with a $7.5 million fine for smuggling arms. The firm formerly known as Blackwater agreed to pay the fine to avoid prosecution, the Justice Department said.
Curiosity’s mission to probe Mars for signs of life
07/08/2012 - SPACE

Curiosity’s mission to probe Mars for signs of life

US President Barack Obama hailed the Monday landing of NASA’s latest Mars explorer "Curiosity" as "making history" as the rover prepares to probe the red planet in unprecedented detail.
Gunman in Wisconsin Sikh temple attack 'Army veteran'
07/08/2012 - United States

Gunman in Wisconsin Sikh temple attack 'Army veteran'

The gunman who killed six people at a Sikh temple in the US state of Wisconsin Sunday in what police have called an act of domestic terrorism has been identified as a US Army veteran. Wade Michael Page was killed in a shootout with police.
Clint Eastwood hands surprise boost to Mitt Romney
04/08/2012 - US POLITICS

Clint Eastwood hands surprise boost to Mitt Romney

Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood gave Mitt Romney some good news on Friday when he gave his endorsement to the Republican presidential hopeful during a Sun Valley fundraiser, telling reporters that “the country needs a boost somewhere.”
US job growth rises but so does unemployment
03/08/2012 - USA

US job growth rises but so does unemployment

The US economy added 163,000 nonfarm payroll jobs during the month of July – the highest figure in the past five months – the Labour Department said on Friday. However, unemployment in the country rose from 8.2 to 8.3 percent during the same period.
Dozens of Lula-era officials go on trial in Brazil
03/08/2012 - BRAZIL

Dozens of Lula-era officials go on trial in Brazil

A landmark bribery trial starts Thursday in Brazil that could mar the legacy of popular former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, or "Lula" (right). Thirty-eight former ministers, lawmakers and businessmen are charged with buying votes in Congress.
Obama orders intelligence aid for Syrian rebels, media say
02/08/2012 - SYRIA

Obama orders intelligence aid for Syrian rebels, media say

US President Barack Obama has signed a secret order for more intelligence support for Syria's rebels in their bid to oust leader Bashar al-Assad, US media reports said Wednesday. The US already assists the rebels with medical aid and communications.
Embattled Quebec premier calls for snap elections
01/08/2012 - CANADA

Embattled Quebec premier calls for snap elections

Faced with student strikes and corruption allegations, Quebec Premier Jean Charest called on Wednesday for snap elections, pitting his federalist party against Parti Quebecois separatists. A win would give him a fourth consecutive mandate.
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