DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
It's tough being a member of Congress. Even if you're in the majority, as is Rep. Nancy Boyda, Kansas Democrat, you never know when your ears may be assaulted by outrageous and offensive ideas.
SEOUL — South Korea's frustration over the plight of Christian volunteers seized by the Taliban is starting to focus on the United States, a frequent target of resentment here.
NEW YORK — Iraq's ambassador to the United Nations criticized a Bush administration plan to sell heavy military equipment and weapons to Israel and select Arab countries yesterday, saying the sale would only increase regional support for Iran.
NEW YORK — The United Nations is poised to take on a greatly expanded role in Iraq and soon will be charged with aggressively pursuing agreements between key political and religious parties while improving relations with neighboring countries.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) Pakistan criticized U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama today for saying that, if elected, he might order unilateral military strikes against terrorists hiding in this Islamic country.
LEBANON
Boy, when it comes to Saudi Arabia, that Condi Rice and Bob Gates sure drive a tough bargain.
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference will have much to celebrate today on its 50th anniversary, with millions of dollars in the bank, a new building and a new international initiative, and having bounced back from the brink of bankruptcy and irrelevance.
