Widespread intimidation seen in Zimbabwe vote – Newsday
HARARE, Zimbabwe – Roaming bands of government supporters heckled, harassed or threatened people into voting in a runoff election Friday in which President Robert Mugabe was the only candidate, ensuring he will remain in power despite international

China: Media, organizations distorting Darfur – Forbes
China’s special envoy to Darfur accused some Western media and organizations of distorting Beijing’s role in the war-torn Sudanese region, saying Thursday that China was actively working for a diplomatic solution. China, an ally of Sudan that buys

Couple are big on support – Glendale News-Press
Jack and Glady Kabateck support dozens of community organizations and are even greater supporters of each other. We not only give our time, but we give our blood and money, said Jack, referring to the couple s service in Glendale s American

Immigrant groups launching countrywide push to sign up voters – Chicago Tribune
In a sustained push to win greater influence during the next presidential administration, immigrant groups across the country are launching a major door-knocking campaign to register hundreds of thousands of new voters. The local effort is scheduled

Political Maneuvers Delay Bill After Bill in Senate – Washington Post
During debate on a climate change bill this month, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, left, required that the 492-page bill be read aloud. He called the move payback for the failure of Majority Leader Harry M. Reid, right, to act on President