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Jacob Zuma begins second term as S Africa president

Thousands of people from all walks of life converged at South Africa's Union Building to witness President Jacob Zuma's inauguration on Saturday.

California activist: Add divorce ban to gay bill

2009-12-01 13:08

In a movement that seems ripped from the pages of Comedy Channel writers, John Marcotte wants to put a measure on the ballot next year to ban divorce in California.

Defense official communicated with WH crashers

2009-12-01 11:23

The couple who crashed the Obama administration's first state dinner communicated with a senior Pentagon official about going to the event, but the official denies that she helped the couple get in.

Former Philippine president to run for 2nd term

2009-11-30 16:29

Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada on Monday filed his candidacy to run for a second term for the country's top office in next May's elections.

Uninvited White House couple filmed

2009-11-27 10:44

The couple who crashed a White House state dinner were being filmed that day by a camera crew connected with a reality television program, although none of the filming took place on White House grounds, a spokeswoman for the program's network said Thursday.

Report: Berlusconi wife seeks $65M-a-yr divorce deal

2009-11-27 10:06

Italy PM Silvio Berlusconi's estranged wife is seeking $65 million a year in alimony in a divorce case after her husband was embroiled in a sex scandal.

Uninvited couple gate-crashes Obama state dinner

2009-11-26 15:01

The Secret Service is investigating how an uninvited couple was admitted to US President Barack Obama's White House state dinner, penetrating layers of security.

US governor's impeachment hearings begin

2009-11-25 10:36

Legislators upset with Governor Mark Sanford's lam to see his lover in Argentina began a months-long process that could ultimately remove the Republican from office.

Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation

2009-11-23 17:27

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family's long-running political dynasty is over.

Oprah to announce Friday show will end in 2011

2009-11-20 11:09

The Oprah Winfrey Show" will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, Winfrey's production company said Thursday night.

Army limits media access at Palin event

2009-11-20 10:22

The US Army will allow the media limited coverage of Sarah Palin's appearance at Fort Bragg, but will bar reporters from interviewing her or her supporters on the post, officials said Thursday.

Thousands cheer Palin in Mich. for book tour

2009-11-19 09:50

College students ditched class, employees skipped work and some huddled in the cold overnight just to make sure they get an orange wristband that would let them meet Sarah Palin.

Obama's bow in Japan sparks criticism from right

2009-11-18 01:31

Some American conservative commentators are seizing on President Barack Obama's deep bow to Japan's emperor during the weekend, accusing the U.S. commander in chief of groveling to a foreign leader.

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May gets little gasp as EU extends deadline for sufficient progress in Brexit talks
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