US President Barack Obama Monday denied his administration was indulging in “excessive celebration” on the anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden, six-months before he faces reelection. Obama said it was “appropriate” to remember the killing of the Al-Qaeda
Movie fans can opt for wolverine instead of turkey this Thanksgiving. “Red Dawn,” the oft-delayed remake of the 1984 invasion film, will finally hit theaters Nov. 21. The remake’s trip to the big screen has been a traumatic one. First,
The World Trade Center tower built to replace the destroyed Twin Towers was set to become New York’s tallest skyscraper Monday, surpassing the venerable Empire State Building. Workers were expected to slot steel columns at about 2:00 pm (1800 GMT)
1. THE 92-YEAR-OLD, WAR HERO FACE OF MOVIE PIRACY One of the world’s most prolific bootleggers of Hollywood DVDs loves his morning farina. He has spent eight years churning out hundreds of thousands of copies of “The Hangover,” “Gran Torino”
By MATTHEW CRAFTAP Business WriterNEW YORKNews that Spain’s economy entered another recession renewed worries about the fragility of Europe’s finances on Monday and nudged stocks lower. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 35 points to 13,192 shortly after noon Eastern.
By DINA CAPPIELLOAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Obama administration’s top environmental official in the oil-rich South and Southwest region has resigned after Republicans targeted him over remarks made two years ago when he used the word “crucify” to describe his approach to enforcement.
By ALEXA OLESENAssociated PressBEIJINGU.S. and Chinese officials are ironing out a deal to secure American asylum for a blind Chinese legal activist who fled house arrest, with an agreement likely before Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives this week, a
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday looked set to call early elections in a bid to strengthen his position before a potential fight over austerity measures and US elections in November. For now, Netanyahu has made no official announcement
By KARIN LAUBAssociated PressBEIRUTTwo suicide bombers blew up cars rigged with explosives near a military compound and a hotel in northwestern Syria on Monday, killing at least nine people and wounding nearly 100, state media said. The powerful blasts, which
Fugitive rebel warlord Joseph Kony is operating in volatile border areas between Sudan and South Sudan, as well as the Central African Republic, Uganda’s army chief said Monday. Kony, originally from Uganda, is based in remote regions between CAR, South
(AP) Obama’s new campaign slogan: ‘Forward’WASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama has a new campaign slogan: “Forward.” Obama’s re-election team unveiled its new motto in a video released Monday morning. The seven-minute video begins by recalling the grim state of the nation’s economy
(AP) US consumer spending slowed in March, income roseBy MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economy WriterWASHINGTONAmericans increased their spending more slowly in March, suggesting some are worried that their paychecks aren’t growing fast enough. The Commerce Department said Monday that consumer spending increased
(AP) Rights group: US asylum likely for China dissidentBy ALEXA OLESENAssociated PressBEIJINGU.S. and Chinese officials are ironing out a deal to secure American asylum for a blind Chinese legal activist who fled house arrest, with an agreement likely before Secretary
Andrew Breitbart was very much aware of Dan Savage and his bullying tactics. In his book, Righteous Indignation, Andrew recalled the Dan Savage “licking the doorknobs” incident – and he rightly noted that this was the first shot in the
(AP) The 5 al-Qaida leaders most wanted by USBy The Associated Press On May 2, 2011, Navy SEALs shot and killed al-Qaida leader and Sept. 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden in his home in Abbottabad, Pakistan. It was a raid
KANO, Nigeria (Reuters) – Gunmen killed at least 15 people and wounded many more on Sunday in an attack on a university theatre being used by Christian worshippers in Kano, a northern Nigerian city where hundreds have died in Islamist
(AP) Romney, Secret Service, GOP: Obama mocks them allBy MICHELE SALCEDOAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama scattered the barbs during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as he poked fun at White House races past and present, the Secret Service and
China said Sunday it had rejected a proposal by the Philippines for international mediation to resolve their maritime dispute in the South China Sea. China “formally protested after a request for international mediation submitted by the Philippines over the sovereignty
Here’s a quick reminder to enter Big Hollywood’s latest Blu-ray giveaway – the chance to win the 1967 movie musical “Camelot.” The Oscar-winning film, which stars Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave and Franco Nero, comes in a digi book format along
A French journalist reported missing in Colombia after a gunbattle between government forces and leftist rebels has apparently been kidnapped, French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said Sunday. Juppe said he had no further information for the moment, but said that
Barack Obama’s top adviser on terrorism brushed aside criticism by the president’s political opponents that he has exploited this week’s one-year anniversary of Osama bin Laden’s killing for political gain. Brennan noted that Obama took the decision to go forward
Prime Minister David Cameron acknowledged Sunday that he wooed Rupert Murdoch as he attempted to win power in Britain, but insisted he never struck a tit-for-tat deal to support the media mogul’s business dealings in return for favorable coverage. Ties
(AP) Obama aide mum on whether US protecting activistBy ANNE FLAHERTYAssociated PressWASHINGTON A top White House aide on Sunday said President Barack Obama wants to strike an “appropriate balance” between advancing human rights and maintaining U.S. relations with China, the
A controversial Florida pastor has burned copies of the Koran and a depiction of the prophet Mohammed to protest the imprisonment in Iran of a Christian clergyman Youcef Nadarkhani. The burning, attended by 20 people and streamed live over the
Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said he would consider an early general election, a day after a key coalition partner threatened to pull out and the opposition called for an autumn vote. The press was awash with fresh speculation
