David Cameron

The lady was a champ

2013-04-13 04:00:00

MANCHESTER, England -- There is a story about Margaret Thatcher that is probably apocryphal but speaks volumes about the strength of Britain's first female prime minister, who died Monday at age 87. Following her election in 1979, the story goes that...

Cardin moves human rights forward, but will U.S. eventually retreat?

2012-12-22 12:30:00

Neil Simon's commentary, "Cardin stands for rights" (Dec. 13), correctly depicts U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin's steadfast pursuit to hold accountable violators of human rights in Russia with the killing of attorney Sergei Magnitsky. Our concern is that the U.S....

Sometimes, you almost want to feel sorry for Mitt Romney

2012-08-05 03:00:00

I am starting to feel sorry for Mitt Romney. On an international tour to three countries, he made news in two of them by dissing the London Olympics and infuriating the Palestinians. The poor guy -- for months, people have complained that he never says...

London gears up for Olympics as only the British can

2012-07-27 03:28:00

The Olympic torch came to Brixton on Thursday, and so did Amy Cohen. She lived in the South London district until recently, a job change and the continuing financial crisis sending her to live back home with her parents at age 34. Among the throngs who...

Different continent, same candidate: Romney can put his foot in his mouth abroad just as well as at home

2012-07-30 08:36:00

For years, presidents and presidential hopefuls have gone abroad to cast themselves as knowledgeable on world affairs, counting on friendly receptions wherever they go as a respite from the slings and arrows they routinely encounter in campaigning at...

Obama and Romney jockey for the Olympic vote

2012-08-02 12:01:11

Fresh off his trip abroad, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney accused President Barack Obama of undermining America's competitiveness in international sports competitions. "We have a president who apologizes for America's athletic...

War of 1812 enemies sign 'declaration of peace'

2012-06-18 17:35:00

On the 200th anniversary of the U.S. declaration of war on Britain and its colonies, representatives of the United States, Britain and Canada gathered at Fort McHenry to sign a "declaration of peace." "Much … has changed in 200 years," Navy...

Doctors group says no junk food for the Obamas

2012-05-07 09:31:00

First Lady Michelle Obama is on a mission to get our kids to eat healthy, but every now and then she is known to indulge on a cheeseburger or other food that is not so good for the body. A few years ago she made a lunch run with staff to a Five Guys...

Robert B. Reich: Why Europe's double dip could lead to one here

2012-05-02 00:00:00

Europe is in recession. Portugal, Italy and Greece are basket cases. The British and Spanish economies have contracted for the last two quarters. It seems highly likely that France and Germany are in a double dip as well. Why should we care? Because a...

Eurozone crisis: EU could learn a thing or two from Alabama

2011-12-15 03:00:00

I've had it with this useless, ongoing charade to "save Europe." It's time to get serious and consider jailing and impeaching some of these European Union member leaders for requisite incentive. Last week's EU show was pathetic. It made me throw a...

London looters are following the example of British bankers and members of Parliament

2011-08-17 06:15:00

We should learn the lessons of the London riots, as the root causes can also be found in Baltimore. The real reason why British youth loots is simply because they are following the example shown to them by the establishment. Young Brits are immersed in...

Crisis in the horn of Africa

2011-07-31 00:00:00

The world has been slow to react to the growing specter of famine in Somalia, despite repeated warnings by the United Nations and aid organizations that millions of people are at risk. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that nearly 4 million...

Floral tributes are seen outside the Royal Military Barracks, near the scene where a British soldier was killed in Woolwich, southeast London May 23, 2013.

2013-05-23 08:19:00

Britian's Prime Minister David Cameron arrives to address media representatives at 10 Downing Street in London on May 23, 2013, a day after a soldier who was hacked to death in a London street by two suspected Islamist extremists.

2013-05-23 06:55:00

A woman places flowers outside the Royal Military Barracks, near the scene where a British soldier was killed in Woolwich, southeast London May 23, 2013.

2013-05-23 00:00:00