Archive for November 6th, 2008
In Some Nations, People Look to Obama as President of the World
Barack Obama’s election on Tuesday set off international celebrations and ignited a fervor for the United States that has been unseen since the days immediately following the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. To some observers, the international reaction has elevated America’s president-elect to an unparalleled post: president of the world. In Kenya, where Obama’s father [...]
Posted: November 6th, 2008 under Political.
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McCain’s Next Step: Back to the Senate
Strategists and experts say it’s back to Washington for the Arizona Senator. John McCain won’t be standing before the American people on January 20 to be sworn in as the next president. Instead, the longtime Arizona senator will be returning to Congress, where it’s expected he’ll continue to reach across the Senate aisle and remain [...]
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Gay Marriage Ban Protesters, Police Clash in California Streets
LOS ANGELES — Thousands took to the streets of Los Angeles and San Francisco on Wednesday evening to protest California’s passage of Proposition 8, a ban on gay marriage. Demonstrators marched through West Hollywood, Hollywood and Santa Monica where several protesters stopped at busy intersections, blocking traffic and prompting police intervention. An additional group of [...]
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