Moammar Gadhafi’s debut appearance at the United Nations was bound to be memorable, but his long and rambling diatribe Wednesday is one that few will forget. The Libyan leader was introduced as “king of kings” by his countryman Ali Terki, the president of this year’s U.N
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Michael Moore: Capitalism has proven it’s failed
It has been 20 years since filmmaker Michael Moore took on General Motors in “Roger and Me.” He’s still sticking it to big business for what he sees as the deliberate shafting of the little guy. His new film, “Capitalism: A Love Story,” opened Wednesday in New York and Los Angeles, California, and opens nationwide next week
Gunfights kill eight in Kashmir
An Indian army officer, a naval commando and two top militant commanders were among eight people killed in two extended gunfights in Indian-administered Kashmir, a senior police officer said Wednesday.
Security Council doesn’t work, Gadhafi tells U.N.
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Wednesday denounced the structure of the U.N. Security Council, criticizing the permanent seats and veto power granted to a limited number of nations
Report: Tent set up in New York suburbs for Gadhafi
A tent was erected on a property in Westchester County, New York, in anticipation of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s visit to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly, police told CNN affiliate WABC Tuesday. Westchester County police confirmed the tent was set up for Gadhafi in Bedford, WABC reported.
NATO chief: We must succeed in Afghanistan
More resources and personnel are needed to train Afghan security forces so they can become “masters in their own house,” NATO’s secretary-general said Tuesday. “We can’t allow Afghanistan once again to become a safe haven for terrorists
Counselor to Gonzales abruptly resigns
Justice Department official Monica Goodling resigned her position as counselor to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Friday afternoon.
Two rockets strike southern Israeli city
Two rockets were fired Saturday morning from Gaza and landed in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon, one of them hitting an educational institution and the other landing in an open area, the Israeli military said. Josias Krumpf, 83, lived for years after the war in Racine, Wisconsin.
ACORN announces new training, review after ‘prostitution’ videos
The community organizing group ACORN on Wednesday announced a hiring freeze, new training programs and an independent review of its programs after the recent release of a series of videotapes embarrassing to the agency.
Ford Motor: On the Road to Recovery
For many years, Ford Motor Co.