Obama: ‘We’re Moving Forward’ on Economy
In accepting the Democratic nomination for President of the United States for a second term, Barack Obama said the path to a better economy is not quick or easy, but says ‘we’re moving forward.’ (Sept. 6)
SAO PAULO (AP) — Some of the biggest demonstrations since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship broke out across this continent-sized country, with more expected Tuesday, protests uniting multitudes frustrated by poor transportation, health services, education and security despite a heavy tax burden. Mostly peaceful protests in at least eight big cities drew large crowds, and local news [...]
Read more →DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of this offseason by agreeing to a new deal with Pavel Datsyuk. Datsyuk and the Red Wings agreed on a three-year contract Tuesday, two days before his 35th birthday, to keep the Russian superstar with the franchise through the 2016-17 season. "We're obviously thrilled to extend the contract of the best two-way player in the [...]
Read more →BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Brazilian visitors gawk in wonder as they stroll past shop windows along touristy Florida street in the Argentine capital. The jackets, the shoes — they're all so cheap when your purse is stuffed with black-market money. Visitors who turn to the streets rather than the banks to swap their dollars in Argentina are getting a bonanza of extra pesos and can shop [...]
Read more →LONDON (AP) — British luxury brand Burberry has showcased its latest menswear designs in London after a decade in Milan. The move brings the brand's menswear division in line with its more profitable womenswear branch, which has led the London Fashion Week circuit for the past few seasons. Burberry design chief Christopher Bailey said Tuesday his collection aims to project a modern British [...]
Read more →BEIJING (AP) — The Palestinian envoy to the United Nations praised China's growing involvement in the Mideast peace process, saying it enhances the efforts of other nations and should continue to expand. Riyad Mansour made the comments Tuesday during a U.N. conference hosted by China that is promoting a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The two-day forum is part of [...]
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