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U.S. Republican vice- presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves to the crowd after U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain delivered his concession speech in Phoenix, November 4, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Sarah Palin to resign as Alaska governor this month

Reuters - 31 minutes ago

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Republican John McCain's vice presidential running mate in 2008, said on Friday she will resign this month, an unexpected move that could signal a run for higher office.

  • US Vice President Joseph Biden (C), Gen. Ray Odierno (2nd L) and US Ambassador Christopher Hill (2nd R) meet with representatives from Iraqi NGOs at a US military base near Baghdad. Biden on Friday warned Iraqi officials that Washington would politically disengage if sectarian and ethnic strife resumed as he warned of a 'hard road ahead'. Photo:Khalid Mohammed/AFP
    Biden warns of 'hard road ahead' as he visits Iraq AFP - 19 minutes ago

    BAGHDAD (AFP) - Vice President Joe Biden on Friday warned Iraqi officials that Washington would politically disengage if sectarian and ethnic strife resumed as he warned of a "hard road ahead".

  • Supporters of Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burn a banner representing the U.S. flag during a protest in Baghdad's Sadr City, northeastern Baghdad July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Stringer
    Biden urges Iraqis to heal divisions Reuters - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago

    BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq has a hard road ahead if it is to heal the divisions that spurred six years of bloodshed and achieve lasting peace, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said during a trip there on Friday.

  • The UN atomic watchdog's incoming chief Yukiya Amano promised Friday to do his 'utmost' to resolve a long-running nuclear standoff with Iran after governors formally gave their nod of approval to his appointment. Photo:Samuel Kubani/AFP
    US welcomes Amano as new head of IAEA AFP - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Friday welcomed the appointment of Japan's Yukiya Amano as the new head of the Vienna-based UN nuclear watchdog.

  • Jackson family spokesperson Ken Sunshine speaks at a news conference announcing details of the Michael Jackson public memorial service in Los Angeles July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Phil McCarten
    Michael Jackson memorial sketchy, LA seeks help with costs Reuters - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Organizers of an elaborate Michael Jackson memorial said on Friday they would give away 17,500 tickets for Tuesday's event for the late "King of Pop" but have to yet to set the program for the event.

  • Pope Benedict XVI waves to pilgrims during his weekly general audience on July 1, 2009 at St Peter's square at The Vatican. US President Barack Obama said in an interview published Friday he thought the pope would 'share my approach' on policy in the Middle East. Photo:Christophe Simon/AFP
    Obama believes pope will share view on Middle East: report AFP - 2 hours, 59 minutes ago

    ROME (AFP) - US President Barack Obama said in an interview published Friday he thought Pope Benedict XVI would "share my approach" on policy in the Middle East.


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