AP-NCC Poll: Americans skeptical of government stake in private companies, even to aid economyWASHINGTON — Americans decidedly oppose the government’s efforts to save struggling companies by taking ownership stakes even if failure of the businesses would cost jobs and harm the economy, a new poll shows. Honduras mediator to meet with presidential hopefuls, warn them election won’t be recognizedSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — The international community’s chief mediator in the Honduran political crisis said Monday he will meet with the country’s presidential candidates to emphasize that upcoming elections will not be recognized if held under the government installed by a coup. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution raises Monday-Saturday newsstand price to $1ATLANTA — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution now costs $1 if you buy it at a newsstand Monday through Saturday. Straight spouses advocate same-sex marriage as way of creating more perfect unionsSAN FRANCISCO — Wah Cheong, a lifelong Republican and the soon-to-be divorced father of two teenage boys, sometimes surprises his co-workers and neighbors in a relatively conservative community outside San Francisco when he says he supports same-sex marriage. Citing individual freedoms, lawmakers in several states push back against health care overhaulPHOENIX — Republicans in more than a dozen states opposed to President Barack Obama’s push for health care overhaul have mounted state-driven efforts to block federal intervention in health care, with some early success. Colombia’s president signs law calling for constitutional referendum on allowing third termBOGOTA — President Alvaro Uribe signed legislation Tuesday calling for a national referendum on amending the constitution to allow him to seek re-election for a second time. Pa. life inmates seek clemency after US judge’s decision that could relax rule for thousandsALLENTOWN, Pa. — Tyrone Werts earned a college degree, counseled at-risk teenagers, organized an anti-crime summit, sold Girl Scout cookies, and once prevented the rape of a teacher — all while serving a life sentence for second-degree murder and robbery. Colombia’s lower House backs referendum on allowing Uribe to run for 3rd term; court rnextBOGOTA — Colombia’s lower House has approved a bill calling for a referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term. Ecuador’s president threatens TV network over broadcast of sting operation
OAS chief: No Honduran deal acceptable without return of president ousted in a coupTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The head of the Organization of American States closed the door Friday on a compromise offered by Honduras’ interim leader because it would not restore the president ousted in a coup. With Kennedy’s death, debate heightens over Senate succession processWASHINGTON — With the death of Edward M. Kennedy, seven seats in the Senate have been opened since the last election or soon will be, the most in any one year in six decades. Group that opposes gay marriage now targets Iowa, seeks to have issue placed on ballotDES MOINES, Iowa — A group that helped to outlaw gay marriage in California is turning its focus to Iowa, hoping to begin the long process of overturning a state Supreme Court decision earlier this year that legalized same-sex marriage. Colorado abortion foes start campaign for ‘personhood’ amendment to state constitutionDENVER — Colorado abortion foes are launching another campaign to amend the state constitution to give legal protections to human embryos. US judge dismisses lawsuit that caused rift between Obama, gay supportersSANTA ANA, Calif. — A same-sex marriage lawsuit that created a public rift between President Barack Obama and his gay supporters was dismissed Monday on a technicality. Colombian senate approves bill calling for referendum on Uribe’s re-electionBOGOTA — Colombia’s Senate voted late Wednesday to pass a bill calling for a referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term. Interim Honduran government say they expect unfair treatment from visiting OAS rights monitorsTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ coup-installed government said it does not expect to be judged fairly by an international panel that arrived Monday to investigate allegations of human rights abuses. Atlanta Journal-Constitution moving headquarters out of downtownATLANTA — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is moving to the suburbs, abandoning its downtown space that the company described Monday as outdated and in need of substantial funds to maintain and operate. Iran’s president says 3 women will join Cabinet, first since 1970sTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s president said Sunday that he will nominate three women to join his new Cabinet, a move that could produce the first female ministers in the country in over 30 years. Iran puts more activists, including Jewish teen, on trial for the post-election turmoilTEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Sunday put on trial 25 more activists and opposition supporters, including a Jewish teenager, for their alleged involvement in the turmoil following the recent presidential election. ‘Kiss-ins’ smack back at Mormon church as faith’s image suffers from Calif. gay marriage fightSALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon church’s vigorous, well-heeled support for Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California last year, has turned the Utah-based faith into a lightning rod for gay rights activism, including a nationwide “kiss-in” Saturday. Afghan election next week will test whether US security plan is taking hold in the countryWASHINGTON — Barack Obama’s new Afghanistan war plan is facing its first major test, and it’s not on the battlefield. Honduran coup-installed government accepts crisis negotiators with OAS chief as observer onlyTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras —Honduras’ interim government backed off its refusal of a visit by foreign delegates aimed at resolving the country’s political crisis. Niger votes ‘yes’ to extending president’s rule in provisional results, election official saysNIAMEY, Niger — Niger’s electoral commission on Friday released provisional results showing the West African country’s president can extend his rule for years past the constitutional limit, a move critics say grants him near totalitarian powers. AP answers your questions on the news, from elected senators to the president’s radio addressEvery week, the president gets behind a microphone — and, these days, in front of a camera — and offers a few quick comments about an issue that he feels is of great national importance. Honduran presidential candidate criticizes Zelaya expulsion, shows cracks in backing for coupTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — A leading candidate for Honduras’ presidency distanced himself Wednesday from the overthrow of Manuel Zelaya and said sending him abroad was a mistake, while clashes broke out between police and supporters of the ousted president. Ahmadinejad sworn in as Iran’s president, appeals for national unity in speech in parliamentTEHRAN, Iran — Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sworn in Wednesday for a second term in office as president of Iran, appealing for national unity and denouncing foreign interference in his inauguration speech before parliament. Honduran military leadership defends decision to exile ousted presidentTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ military leadership defended its decision to force the ousted president into exile — a move the interim government has suggested was wrong even as it stands by the role of civilians in unseating President Manuel Zelaya. Prominent Chinese legal activist detained in worrying sign for non-gov’t groupsBEIJING — A prominent Chinese legal scholar whose rights group has tackled some of China’s most politically sensitive cases, including a tainted milk scandal, has been accused of tax evasion following his arrest a week ago, his brother said Tuesday. Niger holds controversial vote to remove term limits, grant president 3 more years in powerNIAMEY, Niger — Bolstered by lucrative new uranium and oil projects, Niger’s president has plowed ahead with a referendum likely to extend his rule for years past the constitutional limit and grant him what critics say are near-totalitarian powers. American on trial with Myanmar’s Suu Kyi hospitalized for seizures; verdict due next weekYANGON, Myanmar — An American facing up to five years in jail for entering the house of Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been hospitalized after suffering seizures, a week before a court is expected to issue a verdict in his case. |
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QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador’s president is threatening to close a major television network after it aired a tape of a conversation between him and a member of the assembly that drafted a new constitution last year.
