WINCHESTER, Ky. — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell lambasted a liberal group on Saturday for criticizing the Asian heritage of his wife, former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, calling its Twitter messages “racial slurs” and “the ultimate outrage.” “They will not get away with attacking my wife in this campaign,” McConnell told about 100 home-state supporters […]
Gay mayoral candidate found dead in Mississippi
28 February 2013 by
He had entered the Clarksdale race vowing to combat crime and high unemployment. He was discovered missing Tuesday, after his SUV was involved in an accident — without him in it. (Photo: Troy Catchings, AP) Story Highlights 34-year-old Marco McMillian body’s found Authorities investigating his death as a homicide Police: Person of interest in custody […]
Zimbabwe looks to heal rift
28 February 2013 by
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (R) and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai in Harare in January [Reuters] Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabweans will vote on a long-awaited draft constitution next month in a referendum that some observers say could help end the country’s years of political acrimony and violence ahead of elections slated for later this year. But opponents […]
Accusations abound in Kenyan presidential debate
28 February 2013 by
Nairobi, Kenya – As a full moon cut through the warm night sky, the streets of Nairobi began to empty. A non-partisan billboard banner with an orange jump-suited model and the phrase “Vote for peace” loomed overhead as Kenyans packed into cafes, bars and neighbors’ houses to watch the final showdown between the presidential candidates. But […]
Malawi’s New President, Joyce Banda sells presidential jet and luxury car fleet
18 February 2013 by
Malawi’s new president has made numerous breaks from her autocratic predecessor but few will be this popular: she has dumped his presidential jet and fleet of luxury cars. Joyce Banda, who came to power in April after the death of Bingu wa Mutharika, has barely paused in her drive to overturn his controversial policies and lifestyle. Her […]