Both Gaddafi and his opponents are digging in, while the U.S. repositions naval and air units and the European Union imposes sanctions. The Pentagon didn’t say why they were repositioning forces around Libya, other than to “provide options and…
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U.S. and Europe Move to Protect Rebels
Washington – President Barack Obama dramatically increased pressure Friday on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to overhaul the political system in response to nationwide protests, telling Mubarak it’s time to open “a meaningful dialogue” with his opponents. read more
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Will Mubarak Heed Obama’s Call to Listen to Protesters?
President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko voices disdain for Western-style democracy, while his opponents clamor for open elections and media freedoms.
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Clashes in Belarus Show Resilience of Both Sides
Republican challenger after Republican challenger overcame significant fund-raising gaps to beat their opponents, bolstered by a deluge of spending by independent groups.
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Outside Groups on the Right Flexed Muscles in House Races
CLARKSBURG, W.VA. – In any other year, West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin III would be a lock to win his race for Senate. He’s as popular as almost any politician in America, with an approval rating around 70 percent. Even his opponents concede that he’s done a good job.
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A party problem in W.Va. contest
CLARKSBURG, W.VA. – In any other year, West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin III would be a lock to win his race for Senate. He’s as popular as almost any politician in America, with an approval rating around 70 percent. Even his opponents concede that he’s done a good job.
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A party problem in W.Va. contest
Rafael Correa’s mixture of polyglot academic success, street-smart political acumen and crude outbursts against his opponents make him a contender for the region’s most enigmatic leader.
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Ecuador’s Leader Confounds Backers and Detractors Alike
The loud grunts of some tennis players do negatively affect their opponents’ speed and accuracy, a scientific study says.
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Tennis grunters ‘gain advantage’
Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticises the tactics of his opponents, in a BBC interview ahead of Sunday’s constitutional referendum.
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Erdogan raps rivals ahead of poll
