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Op-Ed: As N. Ireland nears G8 lockdown — the case for a permanent G8 HQ

Enniskillen - Next month, G8 leaders and their entourages descend on County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland for the 39th G8 summit, on June 17-18. Like earlier summits, an agreeable location will host the event, on the shores of picturesque Lough Erne.

In the Media by Robert Myles

Ricin letters suspect arrested in Mississippi

Corinth - CNN is reporting that a man has been arrested as a suspect in connection to the letters containing the poison ricin in Mississippi mailed to President Obama and Republican Senator Roger Vicker.

In the Media by Richard Mccallum - 1 comment

Letter addressed to President Obama contained ricin

Washington - A letter intended for President Barack Obama has tested positive for the deadly substance ricin. The President was never in any danger, as letters addressed to the White House go through extensive security screening.

In the Media by Sami Zaatari

US National Security Advisor meets with Russian Leaders

U.S. National Security Advisor Tom Donilon met with Russian leaders on Monday to prepare for a meeting between US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In the Media by Bill Lewis - 1 comment

Obama not optimistic about gun control

Speaking to Democratic donors, President Barack Obama told them that he was "optimistic' about immigration reform, but less so when it comes to the issue of gun control.

In the Media by Sami Zaatari

Mike Huckabee compares Obama's gun policy to Nazism

Former Republican Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has likened Obama's policy on gun control to that of Nazi Germany, warning that America may find itself going down the path of a dictatorship.

In the Media by Sami Zaatari - 7 comments

Two Budgets; Two Visions

The US Senate has passed its first budget in over 4 years. A largely symbolic measure in response to the recently passed budget by the US House, it came after a marathon voting session and highlights two radically different visions for America.

In the Media by Donald Quinn

Op-Ed: Obama's Israel Visit — What can be accomplished?

Washington - President Obama will make his first visit since he became president on March 20. He will be accompanied by Secretary of State John Kerry. Relations with Israeli PM Netanyahu have been tense. What can be accomplished to advance the peace process?

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 25 comments

Kid President is rocking the globe

Henderson - He has spoken to President Obama, interviewed Rainn Wilson, Josh Grogan, Pen Ward, and shock rocker Andrew WK. Kid President may be the voice of a new generation but all he really wants to do is dance!

In the Media by Richard Mccallum

Op-Ed: Where was President Obama during the Benghazi Consulate attack?

Washington - The White House wishes for the Benghazi disaster to go away, but the issue is well and alive and has caused a temporary delay in Chuck Hagel's confirmation as Secretary of Defense. A White House letter sent to three Senators leaves more questions.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 24 comments