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Saturday, July 5, 2008
World Briefing
World |
July 5, 2008
U.S. Embassy inaugurated in Berlin
Former President Bush inaugurated the new U.S. Embassy at its pre-World War II site, a return that he said symbolized the fulfillment of “a great and noble dream” of European freedom and unity. Read more
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Idealism lost in ‘68 is reborn in L.A. classroom
California | Local |
June 5, 2008
The laughter went flat. Read more
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Biden assails troop buildup
National |
April 6, 2008
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee charged Saturday that President Bush has no plan for pacifying Iraq in his last nine months in office, and intends to “muddle through and hand the problem off to his successor.” Read more
Friday, March 28, 2008
Yudof picked as new leader of UC
California | Local |
March 28, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO – Mark G. Yudof, the head of the University of Texas system, was formally hired Thursday to be the next president of the University of California and given a $828,084 annual compensation package that triggered protests from some students and employees. Read more
Friday, March 21, 2008
Panel urges chancellor of Texas for UC post
California | Local |
March 21, 2008
Mark G. Yudof has his work cut out for him if, as expected, he becomes the next president of the 10-campus University of California system in the midst of a gloomy state budget that threatens staff reductions and more student fee hikes. Read more
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Bush plans one last push for earlier priorities
National |
January 27, 2008
Beginning his final year in office with low approval ratings, a Democratic Congress and a nation fixated on choosing his successor, President Bush is preparing a State of the Union speech for Monday that will accentuate unfinished business and lay out modest goals. Read more
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Bush’s last year will be heavy on travel
National |
January 6, 2008
Eight years ago, George W. Bush’s stay-at-home proclivities, seen by some as evidence of a lack of interest in the world beyond U.S. borders, became a troublesome issue as he ran for the White House. Read more
Musharraf’s survival skills give him breathing room
World |
January 6, 2008
Candles flicker, petals scatter and bouquets slowly wilt at the spot where Benazir Bhutto was slain. Read more
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Clinton says wife is best of good field
National |
December 30, 2007
Bill Clinton praised the Democratic field of presidential
contenders Saturday, noting that as president he had close ties to
almost all of them. Read more
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Four more presidential coins on tap
Business |
December 27, 2007
Coming soon on new presidential dollar coins – Old Hickory, Old
Kinderhook, Old Man Eloquent and the Last of the Cocked Hats. Read more
Sunday, December 23, 2007
The GOP camp’s changing worldview
National |
December 23, 2007
Last week, after Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee
criticized the Bush administration for an “arrogant bunker mentality”
toward the world, rival Mitt Romney rose to George W. Bush’s defense. Read more
Friday, December 21, 2007
Bush boxes in his congressional foes
National |
December 21, 2007
Just over a year ago, a chastened President Bush acknowledged that
his party had taken a “thumping” in the congressional elections, and
he greeted the new Democratic majority at the weakest point of his presidency. Read more
S. Africa’s Zuma may face charges
World |
December 21, 2007
A top prosecutor said Thursday that South Africa’s controversial
new president-in-waiting, Jacob Zuma, could be charged with
corruption within weeks, an action that could threaten Zuma’s bid to
take over the country’s leadership. Read more
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Indelible images, mystery subject
California | Local |
December 20, 2007
She came out of nowhere, and in a flash she was gone. Read more
Sunday, December 16, 2007
President’s party expected to win Kyrgyzstan election
World |
December 16, 2007
Kyrgyz voters began casting ballots today in a snap parliamentary
election expected to hand President Kurmanbek Bakiyev’s party an
overwhelming victory though it is being criticized as undemocratic by
the opposition. Read more
World in Brief | AND FINALLY - Ecuador seeks a (Saudi) royal favor
World |
December 16, 2007
Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa said he was seeking Saudi King
Abdullah’s permission to sell an expensive set of jewelry the royal
gave his wife at the OPEC summit in Riyadh last month. Read more
Friday, December 14, 2007
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Nobel laureate blasts Mugabe for depriving nation of books
World |
December 9, 2007
Nobel prize-winning author Doris Lessing accused Zimbabwean
President Robert Mugabe of depriving people of the chance to buy
books or write them because of his “reign of terror.” Read more
Sunday, December 2, 2007
After a year in office, Calderon vows drug war won’t flag
World |
December 2, 2007
Fighting drug gangs and organized crime remains the top priority
of Mexico’s government, President Felipe Calderon said Saturday as he
marked his first year in office. Read more
Monday, November 26, 2007
Palling around with our presidents
Entertainment |
November 26, 2007
NEW YORK – Barry H. Landau, presidential collector and
connoisseur, remembers the time he was dancing with Betty Ford at the
White House and Fred Astaire cut in. Read more
