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Topic: US elections

Newsmaker: Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton (Illustration by Kagan McLeod)

Nov 23, 2012

Hillary Clinton may be stepping down as US Secretary of State, but the downtimes she claims to crave is subject to endless speculation over her future - and the road to the White House.  Read Article Newsmaker: Hillary Clinton

US election campaign system must be reformed

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Nov 17, 2012

Capping candidates' budgets and cutting the amount of time they can spend on the road would lead to improved governance, writes Nick March. Read Article US election campaign system must be reformed

GOP plots the way forward after Obama victory

Mitt Romney's supporters are dejected as news trickles in that the Rebublican candidate was losing the election to Barack Obama. Eric Thayer / Reuters

Nov 10, 2012

During the election campaign, Republicans generally pandered to fears among a predominantly white constituency that immigrants were taking their jobs.  Read Article GOP plots the way forward after Obama victory

It is now time for a debt resolution with Obama's re-election

September US home sales rose 5.7 per cent signalling a rebound in the sector whose troubles helped to trigger the financial crisis.Daniel Acker / Bloomberg News

Nov 08, 2012

With the US election issue settled, Barack Obama must get to grips with a problem that won't go away. As America stares at recession, the fiscal crisis is a vital issue. Read Article It is now time for a debt resolution with Obama's re-election

 

Barack Obama re-elected for second term as US president

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Nov 07, 2012

US election: As Barack Obama snared victories in critical state races, the arithmetic for victory turned decisively against Mitt Romney. Omar Karmi and Taimur Khan report from the US Read Article Barack Obama re-elected for second term as US president

 

Obama defies history on economy to win with women, minorities

Nov 07, 2012

Obama was re-elected with the highest unemployment rate of any president returned to office since Franklin Roosevelt in 1936 and became only the second Democrat since Roosevelt to win another term. Read Article Obama defies history on economy to win with women, minorities

 

Obama campaign team waits nervously as results roll in

Nov 07, 2012

President Barack Obama's campaign was projecting confidence tonight as election results rolled in, but waiting nervously for some of the biggest prizes to be awarded.  Read Article Obama campaign team waits nervously as results roll in

 

Americans take to Twitter to show they voted

Nov 07, 2012

Americans took to Twitter in droves on Tuesday to post photos of themselves casting ballots in the long-awaited presidential election, sporting "I voted" stickers and urging others to do the same. Read Article Americans take to Twitter to show they voted

 

Romney, Obama win first safe states, Virginia too close

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Nov 07, 2012

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney picked up his first wins in two safe states today while president Barack Obama won Vermont as expected, US television networks reported. Read Article Romney, Obama win first safe states, Virginia too close

 

Obama vows to work with Republicans after winning re-election

Nov 07, 2012

US president Barack Obama said difficult compromises were needed to move the United States forward in a speech after he won a second term in the White House by beating Republican challenger Mitt Romney earlier today. Read Article Obama vows to work with Republicans after winning re-election

 

Romney says he 'put it all on the field' as he writes pre-emptive victory speech

Nov 07, 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney wrote a 1,118-word victory speech today as he concluded his years-long quest for the presidency, claiming he had no regrets.  Read Article Romney says he 'put it all on the field' as he writes pre-emptive victory speech

 

US presidential election spurs new wave of voter lawsuits

Alhambra residents vote on election day at the Alhambra Fire Station #71 in Alhambra, Los Angeles County, on November 6, 2012 in California. Alhambra is one of 6 cities in California's 49th Assembly District, the state's first legislative district where Asian-Americans make up the majority of the population, as Americans flock to the polls nationwide to decide between President Barack Obama, his Rebuplican challenger Mitt Romney, and a wide range of other issues. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN *** Local Cap

Nov 07, 2012

US election: Presidential contest may see new wave of litigation starting today over who gets to vote and which ballots will be counted. Read Article US presidential election spurs new wave of voter lawsuits

 

Frantic schedules mark final day of presidential race

Nov 06, 2012

US election: Barack Obama, the US president, and challenger Mitt Romney were storming through a final exhaustive campaign push yesterday in pursuit of every possible vote.  Read Article Frantic schedules mark final day of presidential race

 

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Man City MLS franchise eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York   Man City MLS franchise eyes Flushing Meadows

GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn

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A White Paper highlights that introducing tobacco tax in the GCC could lead to an increase in illicit trade and the smuggling of cigarettes.  GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn

Dubai - Let's play darts

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on.  Dubai - Let's play darts

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

Vin Diesel, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano on the Fast & Furious franchise.  Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Region in Focus - May 23

National View blog looks at the best images from the last seven days from around the Gulf and across the Middle East.  Region in Focus - May 23

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Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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