politics
Jerry Bowman Follows Mom's Footsteps, Political Dynasties Surge In November Elections
| Ren Benavidez | | Sep 01, 2014 07:22 AM EDT |
Jerry Bowman, son of late Caddo Commissioner Joyce Bowman, has revealed his plan to run for Shreveport City Council and marks November 2014 as one of the many elections in U.S. history in which political dynasties vie for American votes.
Lesotho Military Launches Coup, Prime Minister Thabane Says
| Andy Vitalicio | | Aug 30, 2014 12:13 PM EDT |
Claiming Lesotho's military staged a coup starting around 3 a.m. Friday, Prime Minister Thomas Thabane fled the landlocked mountain nation and appealed for South African intervention. Thabane was at an undisclosed location in South Africa, saying he feared he would be killed should he return to Maseru, the nation's capital.
More Corrupt Chinese Officials to Fall
| Marcel Woo | | Aug 29, 2014 10:57 PM EDT |
China's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced this week that the crackdown against corrupt ranking officials in the country will continue.
Florida voters decide most competitive governor primary race in memory
| Kat De Guzman | | Aug 27, 2014 02:42 AM EDT |
Florida voters went to the polls Tuesday for one of its most competitive governor's primary racer ever. Results confirmed there would be a tight margin between Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist, the primary winners, come November.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid apologizes for comments about "keeping my Wongs straight" at Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce meeting
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 22, 2014 04:01 PM EDT |
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) went into damage control Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 as he apologized for insensitive comments about Asians during a Q-and-A session of the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce.
Rick Perry indicted: Texas governor defiant as he gets mug shot, booked in abuse of power case
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 19, 2014 09:00 PM EDT |
Declaring on Aug. 19, 2014 he would "fight this injustice with every fiber of my being," embattled Texas Gov. Rick Perry stood on the Travis County Courthouse steps and spoke before going inside to have his mug shot taken. Perry was indicted by a local grand jury two weeks ago at the same courthouse of two felony counts of abuse of power. and coercion of a public servant. He turned himself into authorities at 3:05 p.m. CT on Tuesday,
‘Divine Province’ Leader James McBride Found Guilty of Selling Fake IDs
| Jasmine Solana | | Aug 15, 2014 01:42 PM EDT |
An Ohio man was found guilty on charges of selling fake diplomatic identification cards to members of anti-government organization, Divine Province.
Obamas and Clintons Scheduled to Attend Same Party on Wednesday
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 12, 2014 03:31 PM EDT |
Arguably the two most influential families in Democratic Party circles and American politics today, the rival Obama and Clinton families are scheduled to attend the same party Wednesday at Martha's Vineyard.
China CCTV begins airing 48-part series about former leader Deng Xiaoping
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 12, 2014 02:56 PM EDT |
A super-sized 48-part TV documentary about former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping now is running on China Central Television, CCTV. The series discusses the diminutive leader who began systemic reforms now reverberating across China in great length to say the least.
Witness Testifies Embattled Ex-Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell Pitched Health Pill at Meeting
| Jasmine Solana | | Aug 12, 2014 10:18 AM EDT |
Former Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell pitched the benefits of an anti-inflammatory pill during a meeting in his office more than two years ago, a witness told the court on Monday.
Alaska Republican Feud Caught on Television
| Ren Benavidez | | Aug 12, 2014 02:35 AM EDT |
Three Republicans on Sunday clashed on immigration during a televised debate to get their party’s nomination as state senator.
Hagel tells Indian audience they don't have to choose between the US and China
| dweisman | | Aug 09, 2014 05:37 PM EDT |
Speaking Saturday before New Delhi businessmen and academics, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said India didn't have to choose between the United States and China
Rocket Fire Resumes As Gaza Truce Ends
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 08, 2014 04:17 AM EDT |
Rockets shot out of Gaza just after 8 a.m., Friday, as a 72-hour truce between Hamas and Israel expired with no end to the war in sight.
Laos and China Explore Closer Ties during Beijing Meetings
| dweisman | | Aug 06, 2014 04:50 PM EDT |
Laotian television is reporting that leaders from that country and China are in the midst of ongoing efforts to explore ways to establish even closer relations.
Zhou Yongkang: From Humble Beginnings To Wealthiest China's Communist Party Official
| Jasmine Solana | | Jul 30, 2014 11:10 AM EDT |
Zhou Yongkang went from humble beginnings to become one of China’s top politicians – until he fell from grace.
Subscribe to CHINATOPIX !
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for the latest in-depth coverage!
EDITOR'S PICKS
-
Did the Trump administration just announce plans for a trade war with ‘hostile’ China and Russia?
-
US Senate passes Taiwan travel bill slammed by China
-
As Yan Sihong’s family grieves, here are other Chinese students who went missing abroad. Some have never been found
-
Beijing blasts Western critics who ‘smear China’ with the term sharp power
-
China Envoy Seeks to Defuse Tensions With U.S. as a Trade War Brews
-
Singapore's Deputy PM Provides Bitcoin Vote of Confidence Amid China's Blanket Bans
-
China warns investors over risks in overseas virtual currency trading
-
Chinese government most trustworthy: survey
-
Kashima Antlers On Course For Back-To-Back Titles
MOST POPULAR
LATEST NEWS
Zhou Yongkang: China's Former Security Chief Sentenced to Life in Prison
China's former Chief of the Ministry of Public Security, Zhou Yongkang, has been given a life sentence after he was found guilty of abusing his office, bribery and deliberately ... Full Article
TRENDING STORY
China Pork Prices Expected to Stabilize As The Supplies Recover
-
Elephone P9000 Smartphone is now on Sale on Amazon India
-
There's a Big Chance Cliffhangers Won't Still Be Resolved When Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Returns
-
Supreme Court Ruled on Samsung vs Apple Dispute for Patent Infringement
-
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Rumors and Release Date: What is the Latest?
