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Obama outlines rules for armed drone strikes
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a wide-ranging speech on foreign policy on Thursday, President Barack Obama defended his administration's use of drones to kill terrorists abroad, and in a nod to concerns, outlined plans to limit the use of such strikes. As...Tags: U.S. Congress, Barack Obama, Politics, White House, National Government
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FEATURE-In Indonesia, soccer is kicked around by political parties
Reuters* Soccer becomes proxy battle of two political parties * Bakrie's side regains control after recent deal * Soccer market is the third biggest in world by attendance * 52 mln viewers watch each week, 12 mln attend games each year By Janeman Latul...Tags: Politics, Soccer, Sports, Media Industry, Elections
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Washington County Commissioners accept $500,000 hiring grant
The Washington County Board of Commissioners has unanimously accepted a $500,000 federal COPS Hiring Program grant to hire four additional deputies for the county sheriff’s office. The U.S. Department of Justice grant will cover 75 percent, or...
Tags: Politics, Rubber Products Industry, Regional Authority, Justice System, Executive Branch
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Syrian opposition scrambles to save credibility ahead of peace talks
Reuters* Syrian National Coalition must decide on Geneva talks * Opposition in exile also has to elect new leader * Pressure to include more liberals to balance Islamists By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Ece Toksabay ISTANBUL, May 23 (Reuters) - The Syrian...Tags: Politics, National Government, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Iraq, Christianity
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Latest Indiana news, sports, business and entertainment
INDIANA-BUS CRASH More than 50 hurt when Indiana school buses crash NORTH WEBSTER, Ind. (AP) — Northern Indiana authorities say about 50 middle and high school students were injured and a bus driver was seriously hurt in a chain-reaction crash...Tags: Crimes, Politics, Judges, U.S. Department of Energy, Crime, Law and Justice
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In Indonesia, soccer is kicked around by political parties
ReutersJAKARTA (Reuters) - As monsoon rains swept the stadium, the chanting grew louder. "Indonesia! Indonesia!" More than 60,000 people packed into Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on a recent Saturday night to see the national soccer team play. Another...Tags: Politics, Soccer, Sports, Media Industry, Elections
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Polish PM wants early party leadership election: media
ReutersWARSAW, May 23 (Reuters) - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants to bring forward an election for the leadership for his party so he can face down rivals emboldened by the worsening state of the economy, local media said on Thursday. Tusk's Civic...Tags: Politics, Donald Tusk, Elections
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Bringing shame on his profession [Editorial]
Regardless of how most of us feel about individual elected officials or their leanings on particular policies, it's a fair observation that a lot of people get involved with politics because they want to make a difference. Some lose their moral...Tags: Politics, Dwayne Johnson, Public Officials, Corporate Crime, Elections
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Draghi says euro zone more stable, "needs a more European UK"
ReutersBy David Milliken and Marc Jones LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - The euro zone is more stable than a year ago but economic conditions remain challenging and governments must push on with reforms and banking union plans, European Central Bank President Mario...Tags: United Kingdom, Politics, Foreign Exchange Market, National Government, Mario Draghi
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City Council approves final Villaraigosa budget of $7.7 billion
The Los Angeles City Council on Thursday unanimously approved Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s final budget, expanding key services as several members acknowledged that many city workers will likely get a 5.5% raise in eight months. Councilman Eric...
Tags: Politics, Budgets and Budgeting, Medical Procedures and Tests, Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti
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Maine Medicaid expansion passes but governor sets veto
ReutersBOWDOINHAM, Maine (Reuters) - Maine's Democratic-controlled legislature on Thursday passed a bill to expand access to its Medicaid program as outlined by the Affordable Care Act, setting up a showdown with the state's Republican governor, who...Tags: Politics, Paul LePage, Health Insurance, Medicaid, Medical Procedures and Tests
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COLUMN - Changing Assad's calculus
Reuters(David Rohde is a Reuters columnist but his opinions are his own.) By David Rohde AMMAN, May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and 10 European and Arab foreign ministers gathered in Amman, Jordan on Wednesday night to again talk about...Tags: Politics, Iran, Wars and Interventions, The New York Times, International Military Interventions
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