Obama turns down chance to comment on Afghanistan electionNovember 2nd, 2009 more images
more imagesObama declines comment on Afghan electionWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is declining comment for now on the end of Afghanistan's tumultuous election. Afghanistan's election commission declared President Hamid Karzai a re-election victor on Monday after challenger Abdullah Abdullah pulled out of a scheduled runoff for this coming Saturday.
Campaigning for NJ governor's re-election, Obama says bad economy worries parentsNovember 1st, 2009 more images
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Obama promotes NJ governor's bid for re-election
CAMDEN, N.J. — President Barack Obama is telling voters in New Jersey that challenging economic times are worrying parents who want to send their kids to college and plan for their own retirement.
Obama to campaign in NJ; seeks to preserve political standing during off-year electionsNovember 1st, 2009 more images
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Obama goes to NJ for final pitch of '09 elections
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is making a last-minute campaign appearance for New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine's re-election bid.
Obama adviser: Uncertain how Afghan runoff woes might affect timing of war plan decisionNovember 1st, 2009 more images
more imagesWhite House assesses Afghan runoff election muddleWASHINGTON — A senior White House adviser says the muddled Afghanistan runoff election won't complicate the White House's decision-making process on a war strategy. But adviser Valerie Jarrett isn't saying whether former Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah's withdrawal from next weekend's election might speed or delay President Barack Obama's decision on a war plan.
Obama election 'was uplifting moment': BushOctober 30th, 2009 more images
more imagesNEW DELHI - Barack Obama's election as president of the US was an "uplifting moment", his predecessor and Republican rival George W. Bush said here Saturday.
First lady Michelle more popular than ObamaOctober 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has competition at home. It seems Americans view his wife Michelle more favourably than him, indicating a reversal of fortunes since his election last November.
Perfume maker Inter Parfums 3Q sales fell 5 percent, expects to update '09 profit guidanceOctober 22nd, 2009 Inter Parfums 3Q sales falls 5 pctNEW YORK — Perfume maker Inter Parfums Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter sales fell 5 percent to $117.5 million from $123.5 million a year earlier, and it expects to update its 2009 profit expectation.
Oil extends rally in Asia, jumps above $79 to 2009 highOctober 18th, 2009 Oil jumps above $79 in Asia to 2009 highSINGAPORE — Oil prices jumped above $79 a barrel to a 2009 high Monday in Asia as investors looked to the corporate earnings of big U.S. retailers this week for signs consumers may be regaining confidence.
Career milestones of former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bianSeptember 11th, 2009 Career milestones of former Taiwanese presidentFormer Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian was sentenced to life in prison on graft charges Friday. Following is a timeline of some milestones in his life and career:
— 1951: Born in southern Taiwan.
Details of events in Palin's political careerJuly 4th, 2009 Events in Palin's political career— 1992-1996 — Sarah Palin enters public life in Alaska, serving two terms on the Wasilla City Council. — 1996-2002 — Palin is elected Wasilla mayor, serves two terms until term limits force her from office.
Christie wins GOP nomination for NJ governor, sets up November battle with incumbent CorzineJune 3rd, 2009 Christie wins GOP primary for NJ governorTRENTON, N.J. — Former U.S.
Incumbent Corzine wins Democratic nomination for NJ governor, tougher matchup expected in fallJune 3rd, 2009 Incumbent Gov. Corzine wins NJ Democratic primaryTRENTON, N.J.
Ivory Coast sets long-awaited election for Nov. 29May 14th, 2009 Ivory Coast sets long-awaited election for Nov. 29ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast's Prime Minister Guillaume Soro announced on Thursday that the long-postponed presidential election will take place Nov.
Srinagar by-poll on May 30April 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Election Commission Thursday said the by-poll in Kashmir's Hazratbal assembly constituency will be held May 30. The by-election was earlier scheduled to be held May 7 but the notification was cancelled last week after 'improper acceptance' of nomination form of a National Conference candidate.
Campaigning ends for first phase of Elections 2009April 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Campaigning for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections 2009 came to an end Tuesday in 15 states and two union territories, which go to the polls Thursday. A total of 1,715 candidates, including 122 women, are in the fray for 124 seats in the first of the five-phased election.
Election Day in USA is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The earliest possible date is November 2 and the latest November 8. Every four years, on Election Day, registered voters in the United States cast their votes for presidential electors. Collectively, these electors form the Electoral College. The number of electors per state is equal to the number in its Congressional delegation.
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