Bush, George W.
As part of a effort to repair a severely strained alliance, President George W. Bush is planning a series of meetings with French President Jacques Chirac, beginning this week. The diplomatic push aims to restore US relations with France and garner greater international support for the mission in Iraq. The
Bush, George W.
The latest developments in Iraq reveal a stark division within the U.S. government over the role of Ahmed Chalabi and the Iraqi National Congress, with some officials crediting them with helping to save American soldiers' lives while others accuse them of passing on classified information to Iran. This
Bush, George W.
As President Bush prepares to outline a plan of action for Iraq at the United Nations, senior envoys struggle to balance competing demands from Shiites, Sunnis, and Kurds for top positions in the new caretaker government, set to take power on June 30. Secretary of State Colin Powell engages in
Bush, George W.
The Cannes screening schedule underwent a surprise change this week, with Olivier Assayas's Clean taking the place of Wong Kar-wai's highly anticipated film 2046. Meanwhile, the Iraq war loomed large over the festival, with several films exploring its themes and implications. Amidst the glamour and excitement
Bush, George W.
As the sun-kissed city of Cannes prepares to host the 57th Cannes Film Festival, a sense of unease hung in the air. Industrial action by part-time showbiz workers had thrown a wrench into the gears, while the highly anticipated Michael Moore documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" had set the
Bush, George W.
U.S. President George W. Bush embarked on a four-day bus tour to shift attention from the Iraq prison scandal to a recovering job market. However, the numbers tell a different story, as over 82% of new jobs created in April were in service industries, including restaurants and retail, while
Bush, George W.
As the situation in Iraq has worsened and President Bush's job-approval ratings have declined, John Kerry has struggled to pull ahead of the president in national polls. Despite the challenges, many Democrats have begun to despair, wondering if Mr. Kerry can gain ground when the president is in
Bush, George W.
Rumsfeld's statement yesterday was a rare display of contrition from the US Defence Secretary, who apologized for the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison and warned of the potential for further revelations that could worsen the situation. "There are a lot more photographs and videos
Bush, George W.
A firestorm of Congressional outrage engulfed the U.S. President George W. Bush's administration yesterday as the scandal over the abuse of Iraqi prisoners spread, threatening to become a serious domestic political problem. The Pentagon acknowledged it has been investigating dozens of cases of alleged abuse of detainees
Bush, George W.
The Bush campaign has mysteriously welcomed Bob Woodward's book "Plan of Attack" as a top suggested reading, despite the book portraying President Bush as pushing for war with Iraq. The move has left skeptics wondering about the campaign's motives, with some believing it'
Bush, George W.
In a highly contentious election year, books about the Bush administration have become central to the battle between President Bush and John Kerry. Bob Woodward's "Plan of Attack" has triggered a wide range of points and counterpoints, while Richard Clarke's "Against All Enemies&
Bush, George W.
As the world celebrates Earth Day, the spotlight shines brightly on the environmental credentials of presidential candidates George W. Bush and John Kerry. While they preach energy conservation and ecological correctness, a closer look at their personal lives reveals a different picture. Both candidates have been known to burn fossil
