EU denies plan to deport Afghans linked to foreign aid
October 5, 2016
Europe’s health systems on life support
October 5, 2016
Pence takes tougher line than Trump on Russia at contentious VP debate
October 5, 2016
FARMVILLE, Va. (Reuters) – U.S. Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “small and bullying leader” on Tuesday and condemned his actions in Syria, taking a harder line than Donald Trump at a contentious debate with Democratic rival Tim Kaine.
A Trump victory would ‘upset the verdict of history’: Allan Lichtman
October 5, 2016
(Reuters) – The forces influencing the U.S. presidential election favor Republican nominee Donald Trump to win the popular vote – but even proven prediction models face “the most difficult election by far to predict accurately,” a political forecaster with a three-decade winning streak said on Wednesday.
The Atlantic endorses Hillary Clinton
October 5, 2016
For only the third time in the publication’s more than 250-year history, The Atlantic has endorsed a presidential candidate, calling Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton “among the most prepared candidates ever to seek the presidency.” The editorial also condemned Republican candidate Donald Trump, calling him “a demagogue, a xenophobe, a sexist, a know-nothing, …a liar,” and […]
Trump: Campaign ‘will be the greatest waste of time, money and energy’ if I lose
October 5, 2016
Donald Trump’s campaign will be, by far, “the greatest waste of time, money and energy” in his lifetime if his White House bid falls short, the Republican presidential nominee declared Wednesday. Trump recalled a conversation with a “very big,” “very respected” and “very liberal” unnamed pundit who he said told him that what he’s accomplished […]
Obama hails global climate deal going into force
October 5, 2016
President Barack Obama on Wednesday hailed the international climate deal that is now set to go into force, promising it “will delay or avoid some of the worst depredations of climate change,” even as he said more work would be needed after he leaves office. The European Union submitted formal paperwork to ratify the deal […]
Obama administration blasts Israel for new settlement project
October 5, 2016
The Obama administration is in yet another public spat with Israel — and is all but calling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government a bunch of liars. Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Wednesday that Israel’s announcement of a new settlement located deep in the West Bank goes against promises made by the Jewish state. “Well we […]
Michelle Obama sets her garden in stone
October 5, 2016
First lady Michelle Obama is making sure that whoever inhabits the White House next doesn’t rip out her iconic vegetable garden — at least not without a big fuss. Obama Wednesday afternoon will formally unveil a much bigger version of the garden that uses cement, stone and steel to make it a more permanent fixture […]
Trump: ‘I’m getting a lot of credit’ for Pence’s strong debate
October 5, 2016
Mike Pence may have “had the single most decisive victory in the history of vice presidential debates,” Donald Trump said Wednesday, adding that he’s been showered with praise for his running mate’s performance. “How many of you watched the vice presidential debate last night?” Trump asked supporters during his rally in Henderson, Nevada. “Mike Pence […]