Archive for March, 2012

Obama and Pakistani prime minister hold talks

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Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, left, and President Barack Obama held talks during the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul. Photo: AP.

Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, left, and President Barack Obama held talks during the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul. Photo: AP.

President Barack Obama and Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani held talks on Tuesday in order to attempt to defuse the tensions which have marred their countries’ relationships since last May’s U.S. operation in which Osama bin Laden was killed, and NATO air strikes on a border post six months later which led to the death of 24 Pakistani soldiers.

This entry was posted on March 28th, 2012 under Afghanistan, Barack Obama, Ben Rhodes, CIA, David Petraeus, Drone attacks, Hina Rabbani Khar, National security, NATO, Osama bin Laden, Salala, Sovereignty, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani.

Marine who criticized Obama faces dismissal

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Marine Sgt. Gary Stein, who set up a Facebook account back in 2010, was warned by the Marine Corps on Wednesday that he had breached Pentagon policies when he criticized President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

This entry was posted on March 22nd, 2012 under Afghanistan, Bagram Air Base, Barack Obama, Facebook, Florida primary, Gary Stein, Leon Panetta, Marine Corps, NATO, Patriot Act, Quran, Ron Paul, The Associated Press, U.S. Constitution.

Romney, Santorum and Gingrich in virtual tie in Alabama

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Former House speaker Newt Gingrich, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum are in a virtual tie in Alabama with around 30 percent of the voting intentions. Texas Congressman Ron Paul is trailing far behind with only nine-percent support. Photo: Fox 6 / WBRC.

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum are in a virtual tie in Alabama with around 30 percent of the voting intentions. Texas Congressman Ron Paul is trailing far behind with only nine-percent support. Photo: Fox 6 / WBRC.

The latest Public Policy Polling (PPP) survey published a few hours ahead of the Alabama primary indicates that three of the Republican presidential hopefuls are in a virtual tie in the Yellowhammer State.

This entry was posted on March 13th, 2012 under Alabama primary, American Samoa caucuses, Barack Obama, Christian, Hawaii caucuses, Mississippi primary, Mitt Romney, Muslim, Newt Gingrich, PPP, Public Policy Polling, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul.

Romney wins six states on Super Tuesday

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Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney addresses his supporters at his Super Tuesday campaign rally in Boston. Photo: AP.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney addresses his supporters at his Super Tuesday campaign rally in Boston. Photo: AP.

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney won six states on Super Tuesday, out of the 10 which were holding contests. He came in pole position in Alaska, Idaho, Massachusetts, Ohio, Vermont and Virginia. Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum claimed victory in three states, while former House speaker Newt Gingrich won Georgia. Texas Congressman Ron Paul failed once again to obtain the majority of the ballots in a single state.

This entry was posted on March 7th, 2012 under Alaska caucuses, Barack Obama, Economy, Employment, Idaho caucuses, Massachusetts primary, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Vermont primary, Virginia primary.