Obama nominates special envoy on North Korean human rights issuesSeptember 24th, 2009 Obama nominates envoy on North Korean human rightsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is nominating a new special envoy on North Korean human rights issues. The White House announced on Thursday the nomination of Robert King, a one-time congressional aid on the House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee.
Bush considered sending US troops into Buffalo suburb to arrest terror suspects, paper saysJuly 25th, 2009 Report: Bush mulled sending troops into BuffaloWASHINGTON — The Bush administration in 2002 considered sending U.S. troops into a Buffalo, N.Y., suburb to arrest a group of terror suspects in what would have been a nearly unprecedented use of military power, The New York Times reported.
2 pit bulls kill 10-year-old boy in Texas; witnesses say 4th-grader was dragged down the roadJune 16th, 2009 2 pit bulls kill 10-year-old boy in TexasKILGORE, Texas — Authorities say two pit bulls fatally mauled a 10-year-old boy in East Texas. The Rusk County Sheriff's Office says witnesses reported seeing the dogs drag Justin Clinton down the side of the road Monday in the small community of Leverett's Chapel.
Powell not sure whether torture of extremists worksMay 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has said that he has "no idea" if the enhanced interrogation techniques used during the Bush administration were effective. "I have no idea.
Former Rice aide protested interrogation methods, to testify at Senate hearingMay 12th, 2009 Former Rice aide to testify on interrogationsWASHINGTON — As a member of Condoleezza Rice's inner circle at the State Department, Philip Zelikow argued within the Bush administration that simulated drowning and other extreme interrogation techniques were illegal. Congress will get a look at those internal battles when Zelikow testifies Wednesday before a Senate committee.
Vermont Democrats call on Obama administration over stance on prosecuting former Bush aidesMay 10th, 2009 Vt. Dems criticize Obama on stance on Bush aidesMONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont Democrats say President Barack Obama is being soft on prosecuting former Bush administration officials over torture, electronic spying and other matters.
Vt. Dems call for Obama administration over its stance on prosecuting former Bush aidesMay 10th, 2009 State Dems criticize Obama on stance on Bush aidesMONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont Democrats say President Barack Obama is being soft on prosecuting former Bush administration officials over torture, electronic spying and other matters.
Condoleezza Rice tells fourth-grader that the Bush administration did not tortureMay 4th, 2009 Rice takes question from 4th-grader on tortureWASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told Jewish elementary school students that the Bush administration did not use illegal interrogation tactics. Her remarks were in response to a question from Misha Lerner, a fourth-grader at the Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital, The Washington Post reported Monday.
Dozens of anti-torture activists arrested at rally at White House after marching from CapitolApril 30th, 2009 Anti-torture demonstrators arrested at White HouseWASHINGTON — U.S. Park Police have arrested about 60 anti-torture activists in front of the White House.
Activists marching from US Capitol to White House to protest torture, detention policiesApril 30th, 2009 Anti-torture activists march to White HouseWASHINGTON — More than 100 anti-torture activists are marching solemnly from the U.S. Capitol to the White House.
Rice returns to harsh spotlight over approving CIA torture techniquesApril 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been out of the spotlight, earning up to 150,000 dollars for speaking engagements and lunching with celebrities like American Idol judge Randy Jackson.
US obliged to go after CIA torturers, says UN monitorApril 18th, 2009 VIENNA - The US would be in breach of international law if it does not prosecute CIA officials for torturing alleged terrorists, UN monitor on torture Manfred Nowak said in a newspaper interview published Saturday in Austria. The UN Special Rapporteur on torture was reacting to the announcement by US President Barack Obama that CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) operatives who used harsh interrogation tactics authorised by the Bush administration should not be held responsible.
US sure of 'exceedingly good' ties with India under Obama tooJanuary 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Noting that India US relations have been exceedingly good during President George W. Bush's administration, White House sees no reason to expect that it won't continue when Barack Obama takes over Jan 20.
Rice heading to UN for emergency meeting on GazaJanuary 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is heading to New York Tuesday to attend an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Rice will push for a three-point ceasefire that would include a halt to Hamas rocket attacks against Israel, the opening of crossings into the isolated enclave and address tunnels used by Hamas to smuggle weapons into Gaza.
Mideast ceasefire must be 'durable': RiceJanuary 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Friday charged that Hamas is holding the people of Gaza hostage and warned that a ceasefire, to be acceptable, must be 'durable'. She said a 'durable and sustainable' ceasefire would be one that would not allow Hamas to 'continue to launch rockets out of Gaza'.
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