Thousands of followers of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr rallied in Baghdad on Thursday to mark the sixth anniversary of the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime. They rallied at Firdous Square, where Hussein’s statue was pulled down on April 9, 2003, shortly after the U.S
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Michelle Obama wax figure wows adoring fans
First lady Michelle Obama was not in Washington on Tuesday, but one might have thought so from the commotion on F Street.
Obama to troops in Iraq: ‘Thank you’
The White House released this transcript of President Obama’s remarks to U.S. troops Tuesday at Al Faw Palace — Camp Victory — in Baghdad, Iraq. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you.
Report lists America’s 10 most endangered rivers
Rivers are the arteries of our infrastructure.
Ban lifted, media witness solemn return of fallen service member
His name was Phillip A.
Obama calls for reduction in nuclear weapons
President Obama urged nations Sunday to get rid of nuclear weapons, saying that the U.S. is committed to reducing nuclear stocks within the next four years
Ceremonies open 2nd day of NATO summit
A symbolic ceremony was under way Saturday to mark France’s return as a full NATO member and to remember those who have died in NATO-led missions during the alliance’s 60-year history. NATO leaders were gathering on a footbridge over the Rhine river separating France and Germany, which are both hosting a two-day NATO summit that concludes Saturday. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will walk from one side and French President Nicolas Sarkozy planned to walk from the other to meet in the middle and greet each other
Postcard: New York’s Unemployed Olympians
Elia Roldan had just received a new lab coat with her name embroidered on the pocket.
Congress Launches Opening Gambits on Global Warming
President Barack Obama loves to talk about the great promise of energy reform, but all it takes is one glance down Pennsylvania Avenue to get a sense of the pitfalls of such ambitious designs. That was especially clear on Tuesday, as Congress ran both hot and cold on legislation to fight global warming
Fake Pandas! And Other April Fools’ Day Hoaxes
The annual assaults can be either subtle or brazen. And, really, people should see them coming.