US presidential elections
Russia says spyware found in state computer networks
World
July 31, 2016
Russia says spyware found in state computer networks
Russia's intelligence service said on Saturday that the computer networks of 20 organizations, including state agencies and defense companies, have…
‘Brump’ or ‘Trexit’? Markets may conflate year’s biggest risks
Business
June 8, 2016
‘Brump’ or ‘Trexit’? Markets may conflate year’s biggest risks
Even though market myopia is often used to explain why investors appear to be ignoring November's US presidential election while…
Democrat Sanders looks to prove minority appeal in Nevada
World
February 20, 2016
Democrat Sanders looks to prove minority appeal in Nevada
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will test his appeal with minority voters in Nevada on Saturday, looking to puncture rival…
Young blacks more open to Bernie Sanders’ White House bid
World
February 13, 2016
Young blacks more open to Bernie Sanders’ White House bid
If Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders has a chance of drawing African-American voters away from rival Hillary Clinton in South Carolina's…
Trump in lead at 40.6%: poll
World
January 23, 2016
Trump in lead at 40.6%: poll
Republican front-runner candidate Donald Trump has a big lead in the race for the 2016 presidential nomination nationally, swamping his…
Clinton tries again to crack ‘highest glass ceiling’ with White House bid
World
April 12, 2015
Clinton tries again to crack ‘highest glass ceiling’ with White House bid
Hillary Clinton will take another stab at cracking what she calls "the highest and hardest glass ceiling" on Sunday when…
Wednesday’s papers: Constitution battle, Obama re-election lead headlines
Egypt
November 7, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Constitution battle, Obama re-election lead headlines
The local press focuses Wednesday on the nation's protracted battle to draft the constitution and news of US President Barack…
Americans hand Obama a second term, challenges await
World
November 7, 2012
Americans hand Obama a second term, challenges await
President Barack Obama won a second term in the White House on Tuesday, overcoming deep doubts among voters about his…
Palestinians hope for state in Obama second term
World
November 7, 2012
Palestinians hope for state in Obama second term
Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat on Wednesday said he hoped that US President Barack Obama's re-election would mean the creation of…
US primary candidate likens Egypt activist trials to Iran hostage crisis
World
February 7, 2012
US primary candidate likens Egypt activist trials to Iran hostage crisis
White House hopeful Newt Gingrich likened Cairo's apparent plans to put 19 Americans on trial over charges of illegal funding…