Clinton chides NATO ally Turkey on rights curbsSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:13AMSpeaking politely but firmly about the moderate Muslim nation, Clinton said the recent arrests of dozens of journalists and curbs placed on religious freedom were “inconsistent” with Turkey’s economic and political progress.
Obama welcomes Dalai Lama, to China’s angerSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:58AMWASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama on Saturday defied warnings from China and welcomed the Dalai Lama to the White House, urging respect for human rights and cultural traditions in Tibet.
Letters to the editor: Ivy League failuresSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:00AMIvy League failures
Tough times for America’s enemiesSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:27AMNo reasonable person would claim these are the best of times for the United States, but Americans can take some comfort in knowing that times are even tougher for some of the world’s most rabid anti-American figures.
Obama meets Dalai Lama despite China warningsSaturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:48PMUS President Barack Obama yesterday received Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama for talks choreographed to be as low-key as possible, defying strident warnings from China.