POW RETURNS HOME TO GEORGIA AND RUSSIA
August 19, 2008
Russia, Georgia Exchange Prisoners of War
By VOA News
Igoeti, Georgia (RUSHPRNEWS)19 August 2008– Russia and Georgia have begun exchanging prisoners of war taken during fighting in Georgia in the past two weeks. Witnesses said officials from the two sides met Tuesday for the exchange in the village of Igoeti, 45 kilometers west of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. Ambulances were on the scene and at least two of the prisoners were on stretchers. Read more
President Barzani: Kurds Ready To Engage In Dialogue With All Kirkuk’s Citizens
August 19, 2008
President Barzani: Kurds Ready To Engage In Dialogue With All Kirkuk’s Citizens, Constitution Should Be Implemented To Resolve Conflict Over Provincial Elections
KIRKUK, KURDISTAN (RUSHPRNEWS) AUGUST 19,2008– President Barzani of the Kurdistan Region visited Kirkuk officially for the first time since the 2003 liberation, after a series of violent attacks stemming from the controversy over an upcoming Iraqi provincial election bill rocked the city.
Process is a Deterrent To China’s Protest Zones
August 19, 2008
Beijing’s “protest parks” are empty and unused, and activists say demonstrations are overtly discouraged.
BEIJING, China (RUSHPRNEWS) AUGUST 19,2008—Authorities in Beijing have turned down dozens of groups with grievances who wish to use the officially sanctioned Olympics “protest parks” in the capital, activists said. Map of Beijing showing Olympic venues and protest parks. Authorities say 77 applications were received, representing 149 people. 74 were withdrawn, two needed additional paper and one remains “in process.” Read more
10 Supporters To Join Barack Obama Backstage
August 18, 2008
CHICAGO, IL (RUSHPRNEWS) AUGUST 18, 2008–As you may have heard, 10 supporters will be joining me backstage before I accept the nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. I’m pleased to announce that those supporters have been selected, and I wanted to tell you a little about them.
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Sen. Obama’s statement on President Musharraf’s announcement of resignation
August 18, 2008
Senator Obama issued the following statement on President Musharraf’s decision to step down as president of Pakistan
CHICAGO,IL (RUSHPRNEWS)August 18, 2008–Senator Obama issued the following statement on President Musharraf’s decision to step down as president of Pakistan: “President Musharraf has made the right decision to step down as President of Pakistan. It is in the interests of his country and the Pakistani people to end the political crisis that has immobilized the coalition government for too long. Read more
Breaking Promises Russia Delaying Withdrawal Troops From Georgia
August 18, 2008
Russia is tightening grips instead of evacuating, says German ChancellorÂ
By Stefan Bos
Zestaponi,GEORGIA (RUSHPRNEWS) 18 August 2008–German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Russia has been delaying the withdrawal of its troops from Georgia. Speaking after talks with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, she also spoke about the country’s prospects for membership in the NATO alliance. Stefan Bos reports from the central Georgian town of Zestaponi. Read more
Russia Promises to Pull Out of Georgia Monday
August 17, 2008
France: Russia to Begin Georgia Troop Pullout Monday
PARIS,FRANCE (RUSHPRNEWS) 17 August 2008–France says Russian President Dmitri Medvedev has promised that Russian troops will begin leaving Georgia at mid-day Monday. The office of French President Nicolas Sarkozy says the withdrawal commitment came Saturday in a telephone call between the French and Russian leaders. Mr. Sarkozy’s office says he warned Mr. Medvedev of “serious consequences” if Moscow fails to implement the cease-fire deal signed Saturday. Read more
Clintons McCain’s Best Spokespersons
August 16, 2008
Black Star News publisher believes the Clintons are McCain’s best spokespersons
By Milton Allimadi
NEW YORK (RUSHPRNEWS) AUGUST 16, 2008–The Clintons are still on a politically suicidal mission. Hillary Clinton would be nowhere, politically speaking, had it not been for the support of Black voters and the Black community.
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Jackson Browne Files Suit Against McCain for TV Spot
August 16, 2008
McCain sued for “Running on Empty”
By Gayl Murphy
HOLLYWOOD, CA (RUSHPRNEWS) 8/16/08– Singer/songwriter Jackson Browne filed a lawsuit in US District Court in LA today against Republican presidential candidate John McCain and the Republican National Committee for using one of his songs. Read more
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