Political conventions

Political conventions

• Security raised at Norway party convention

  Norway's governing Labor Party has tightened security at its first convention since a far-right extremist who railed against the party's immigration ... 

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  Kerry a familiar face on the world stage

  Sen. John Kerry, President Barack Obama's pick for secretary of state, is a familiar face to the world leaders vital to American interests. The son ... 

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  On foreign policy, Kerry is Obama's good soldier

  Democratic Sen. John Kerry stands tall as President Barack Obama's good soldier. The Massachusetts lawmaker has flown to Afghanistan and Pakistan ... 

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  Challenger: Merkel isolating Germany in Europe

  Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-left challenger accused the German leader of isolating the country in Europe as he sought Sunday to kick-start his ... 

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  Mugabe's party plans for resounding poll victory

  Zimbabwe's long-time President Robert Mugabe said Saturday that his party is geared up for a "resounding" victory in elections scheduled next year. 

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  Zimbabwe president talks of purging corruption

  Zimbabwe's president said he would fire government ministers accused of soliciting for bribes in a bid to purge corruption from his party as loyalists ...