François Hollande became the first Socialist president of France since 1995, but his victory over Nicolas Sarkozy will also be seen as a challenge to the policy of austerity in the euro zone.
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Hollande Defeats Sarkozy in France
A Kazakh shooting gold medallist is stunned as the comedy national anthem from the film Borat is played for her victory in Kuwait instead of the real one.
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Borat tune stuns Kazakh medallist
Score another victory for human rights. Last week, a federal district court judge in San Francisco ruled in favor of granting health insurance benefits to the same-sex spouse of a federal employee. Judge Jeffrey S. White, who was nominated to the bench by President George W. Bush, ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) “unconstitutionally discriminates against same-sex married couples.” Read full article > >
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Judge finds DOMA discriminatory
As rebels solidify their position in Tripoli and appear to be consolidating their victory over the 42-year dictatorship of Moammar Gadhafi, it’s time to reflect on the significance of what just happened.
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Opinion: U.S. role made a difference
Appearing on all five Sunday morning talk shows after her victory in the Iowa straw poll, Michele Bachmann was peppered with questions about her views.
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The Caucus: Bachmann Faces Tough Questions on Sunday Shows
MISRATA, Libya — From the east and west, working with NATO air strikes, resurgent rebels battled Libyan government forces on Sunday at flashpoints along the Mediterranean coast, rebel commanders reported. The government said their victory claims were “wishful reporting.” Insurgents had reported fighting street by street to retake the Mediterranean port city of Zawiya, 18 miles (30 kilometers) west of Tripoli, a prize that would put them within striking distance of the capital and cut off one of Moammar Gadhafi’s last supply routes from Tunisia. Read full article > >
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Libya’s resurgent rebels claim victories; government denies their successes
Russia has marked the 66th anniversary of the end of World War II by holding its annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square.
Leader of the Scottish National Party Alex Salmond gives his victory speech after being elected to represent Aberdeen East in the Scottish Parliament.
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VIDEO: Salmond cites ‘trust’ of Scottish vote
Leader of the Scottish National Party Alex Salmond gives his victory speech after being elected to represent Aberdeen East in the Scottish Parliament.
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VIDEO: Salmond cites ‘trust’ of Scottish vote
Lewis Hamilton says his victory in Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix was one of the best of his career.
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Hamilton revels in brilliant win
Duke claims a spot in the ACC tournament final with the victory at Greensboro Coliseum.
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Duke tops Virginia Tech, 77-63
Muammar Gaddafi still won’t go gently into that good night. Rebels in Al-Zawiya-just 30 miles from Tripoli, the capital-reportedly turned back a force of fighters loyal to the embattled general Monday night, staging a parade to celebrate their victory….
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Gaddafi Convoys Cross Libya
The Prime Minister David Cameron has sent his congratulations to the England cricket team, saying their victory in the fourth Test is a great late Christmas present for the country
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David Cameron on Ashes victory
How Joe Lieberman and Susan Collins aided President Obama on ending ‘don’t ask.’
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Finally, victory on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Washington – The speaker got weepy. No, not her — him. The incoming House speaker, Ohio Republican John Boehner, turns out to be a veritable waterworks of emotion. First in the midst of his victory speech on election night, then, more extensively, in his interview last weekend with “60 Minutes.” read more
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Ruth Marcus | Weeper of the House
Libya’s resurgent rebels claim victories; government denies their successes
Monday, June 13th, 2011
