Improbable journey, impossible outcome, the World reacts

" Obama's victory was both broad and deep; he won hotly contested states in every corner of the country from New Hampshire in the Northeast, and likely Virginia in the South to Ohio in the Midwest and New Mexico in...

Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza is Winner of Miss Universe 2008

"It was one of the best and fiercely contested competions in the history of Miss Universe. Dayana Mendoza is a beautiful and smart girl. She was also the top favorite before the start of the event"

Radical Environmentalist Gets 2 Years

Tre Arrow, almost a legend to many environmentalists, took a "deal that was too good to be true" in an Oregon courtroom Tuesday, and after formal sentencing in August will spend two years in a US prison."Tre Arrow,...

Obama competitive against McCain with key voters

" By ALAN FRAM, Associated Press Writer 18 minutes ago ...

China president begins Japan visit

Chinese president Hu Jintao has begun a visit to Japan, an always awkward meeting considering the two are historical rivals. His visit was marked by significant protests in Tokyo over the Tibet issue, but there...

London mayoral election: Brown faces first poll test

Londoners go to the polls today to select a new mayor, the most powerful directly elected position in the UK. The vote is being seen as a major test for Prime Minister Gordon Brown. A loss for Labour incumbent Ken...

Nepal celebrates peaceful vote as results trickle in

Voting went off without significant violence in Nepal yesterday. Now the country waits to see if the results will dramatically reshape their system of government."Results trickled in Friday as Nepal celebrated...

Rupert Murdoch and Bill Gates Together? Talk about Stange Bedfellows

Say it aint so Joe, the Conservative and Liberal to Merge. Politisite has learned that Bill Gates Microsoft is talking With Rupert Murdoch's News Corp about taking over Yahoo Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation is...

Canadian Court Rejects Sikh's Helmet Plea

"Toronto (ABC Live) The Road Safety or religious freedom which one you opt first? A Canadian court has decided this question in Ontario."

Death Toll Reaches 1,000 in Kenya

The ongoing ethnic cleansing and violence, sparked by the elections on december 27th. The announcement was made by Kenyan Minister of Information Samuel Poghisio that the press ban will be lifted today.The government says it is tracking text messages that may have incited...

Kenya government rejects Annan mediation in crisis

"The Kenyan government on Monday rejected a mediation mission by former United Nations chief Kofi Annan to try to end political unrest and sent a stern warning to the opposition ahead of nationwide protests. Two weeks after President Mwai Kibaki's contested re-election...

Canadian Arctic: 'Use it or lose it'

I am sure the Inuit who have lived in the Arctic since the Ice Age are wondering why the World is focused on Canada and Russia claiming soverignty of their Land?  They live, fish, hunt and build their homes...

Harper announces millions to bolster Canada’s Arctic presence

Kick'n it up a notch, Canadian style! Toss money at it!"Harper announces millions to bolster Canada’s Arctic presence Mike De Souza, CanWest News Service Published: Friday, August 10, 2007 Prime Minister Stephen Harper wrapped up his three-day northern sovereignty tour with...

A Political Force With Many Philosophies

"Survey of Independents, Who Could Be Key in 2008, Finds Attitudes From Partisan to Apathetic By Dan Balz and Jon Cohen Washington Post Staff Writers Sunday, July 1, 2007; Page A01 Fred Wood, a Marietta, Ohio, retiree, voted for George W. Bush in 2000 and John F. Kerry in...

Nicolas Sarkozy Wins French Presidency; Celebrations and Demonstrations Begin

Sarkozy's victory is official, with celebrations and demonstrations breaking out in Paris."Riot police have fired tear gas at demonstrators protesting in central Paris at Mr Sarkozy's victory. According to the French...

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