Politics

968 protesters detained in Copenhagen

Sun, 12/13/2009 - 16:35 by Ayurdhi Dhar

Copenhagen, December 13 -- Around 968 people were detained by the Copenhagen police as thousands joined the protest, asking the developed countries to take the climate change issue seriously, and help the poorer nations to curb the pollution.

Houston gets first gay mayor

Sun, 12/13/2009 - 15:25 by Arushi Chaudhary

Houston, December 13 -- On Saturday, Annise Parker was elected the first openly gay mayor of Houston.

Norwegians miffed at Obama for disrespecting monarchy

Thu, 12/10/2009 - 15:24 by Ayurdhi Dhar

Oslo, December 10 -- President Obama, who arrived in Norway today with the first lady, was greeted by a mixed response. The Nobel Peace Prize he is about to get has been a contentious issue since it was announced.

Car bombings in Baghdad leave 101 dead

Tue, 12/08/2009 - 16:13 by Ayurdhi Dhar

Baghdad, December 8 -- The violence in Iraq got worse as four car bombs exploded in Baghdad this morning, all aimed at government buildings.

Copenhagen Climate Change Conference to Commence on Monday

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New York gay marriage bill voted down

Thu, 12/03/2009 - 15:48 by Jaspreet Virk

New York, December 3 -- Just a few months back, it seemed that gay marriage would be legalized, at least in the liberal North East. The states like New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and Connecticut had voted to legalize gay marriages. Bill to do the same seemed to have garnered enough support in New York.

COL BKB: Minnesota 82, Butler 73

Anaheim, Calif. -- Damian Johnson scored 18 points Thursday and No. 16 Minnesota held on down the stretch to defeat 10th-ranked Butler 82-73.

The Golden Gophers (4-0) advanced to the second round of the 76 Classic, where they will meet either Portland or UCLA.

Colton Iverson added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota, which held Butler without a field goal over the final 1:57.

Butler lost for the first time in four games despite a 23-point effort from Matt Howard. He made 15-of-18 free throw attempts.

The Bulldogs, however, shot just 33.3 percent from the field and made 5-of-23 tries from 3-point range.

Philippines massacre suspect surrenders

Thu, 11/26/2009 - 15:37 by Jaspreet Virk

New York, November 26 -- Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr., the main suspect in the Philippines massacre, has been booked under murder charges.

Sarah Palin to launch her memoir through book tour

Thu, 11/12/2009 - 17:33 by Kangna Agarwal

New York, November 12 -- Often caught up in public’s eye, former Alaska governer Sarah Palin is now starting an unusual book tour to promote her memoir- "Going Rogue: An American Life", which will be available in stores Tuesday.

Ex-Eagle Runyan may run for Congress

Newark -- Political analysts say former Philadelphia Eagles lineman Jon Runyan is on the short list of Republican candidates for Congress in New Jersey.

The (Newark) New Jersey Star-Ledger said Wednesday that the Mount Laurel, N.J., resident has been approached about challenging Rep. John Adler, D-N.J., next year.

Although Runyan hasn't made any decisions, the newspaper noted that another leading contender for the nomination, state Sen. Diane Allen, recently announced she had cancer and probably will not run.

There are a bevy of other state and local politicians eyeing Adler's seat.

Runyan lost his spot on the Eagles roster following knee surgery after the 2008 season.

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