The population of USA will elect the 44th president of the country tomorrow, November 4.
According to the preliminary polls, 47 –year –old Democrat Barack Obama is ahead by several percentages over his ‘rival’ 72-year-old Republican John McCain. Barack Obama leads in all important states, including Ohio and Florida
Obama called his voters not to be too confident in victory; as for the influential republic-party –members they call Americans not to hurry and not to ‘write off ‘John McCain yet.
The election will coincide with the 2008 Senate elections in thirty-three states, House of Representatives elections in all states, and gubernatorial elections in eleven states, as well as various state referanda and local elections. The president-elect and vice president-elect are scheduled to be inaugurated on January 20, 2009.
Till then George Bush will still run the country.
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63rd Session of UN Assembly to Begin in NY
The 63rd session of UN General Assembly began in UN headquarter in New York.More than 120 heads of states and governments will make the speeches at the session. The global issues such as peace and security, combating terrorism, protection of human rights and environment, social and economic development will be discussed at the session. Traditionally general political discussions will be held within the framework of the session.Besides, the issues of UN Security Council’s reforms, activation of General Assembly and AIDS will be discussed.Commons political discussions will begin on September 23 and last till October 1.By the information of UN press service the presidents of Georgia, Brazil, USA, France, Serbia, Argentina, Gabon, Lithuania and Iran will address the opening session of the UN General Assembly. ‘Ukrainian President will be the first from the CIS who will make a speech on September 24. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will make his speech on September 29’, reports the UN press service.
Vladimir Putin Waiting for Improvement of Relations With USA New Administration
Russian federation prime-minister Vladimir Putin is waiting for improvement of relations with USA new administration. This information is spread by Ria Novosti based on French paper Figaro.
I’m waiting for improvement of relations. They strained our relations and let them improve it’, - Putin stated in interview delivered to French paper ‘Figaro’.
Russian prime minister noted that one of USA politicians, state secretary stated when Lincoln was president that they preferred relations with Russia more than all European states, who added that at least because Russia wanted good for them.
Putin says that when global processes started in the world, Russia and USA appeared to be together.
‘This indicates that united interests are above some disagreements. This was during the first and second world wars. We never forget this in Russia. We want our American partners remember about this’, - Vladimir Putin stated in interview.
I’m waiting for improvement of relations. They strained our relations and let them improve it’, - Putin stated in interview delivered to French paper ‘Figaro’.
Russian prime minister noted that one of USA politicians, state secretary stated when Lincoln was president that they preferred relations with Russia more than all European states, who added that at least because Russia wanted good for them.
Putin says that when global processes started in the world, Russia and USA appeared to be together.
‘This indicates that united interests are above some disagreements. This was during the first and second world wars. We never forget this in Russia. We want our American partners remember about this’, - Vladimir Putin stated in interview.
In Parallel EU Summit, G8 Countries Meeting to be Held in Japan
G8 member countries meeting will be held in Japan in parallel the EU summit today, September 1.
Except other significant issues the Parliament Chairmen of G8, will discuss the situation in Georgia.
Seven countries of G8: Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Canada, USA and Britain have condemned the recognition of independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia by Russia.
Russian DUMA press-speaker Boris Grizlov will arrive in Japan as well.
G8 countries’ summit will last till September 3.
Except other significant issues the Parliament Chairmen of G8, will discuss the situation in Georgia.
Seven countries of G8: Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Canada, USA and Britain have condemned the recognition of independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia by Russia.
Russian DUMA press-speaker Boris Grizlov will arrive in Japan as well.
G8 countries’ summit will last till September 3.
John Mc Cain’s Wife Cindy McCain Supposedly Visiting Georgia August 25
USA presidential candidate John McCain’s wife is supposed to visit Georgia today, August 25, - reports the US press.
Cindy McCain is planning to meet with Georgian First Lady Sandra Roelofs, as well as to visit ‘Town of Tents’ and Gori.
It’s not known yet, whether Cindy McCain meets Georgian officials or not.
Cindy McCain is planning to meet with Georgian First Lady Sandra Roelofs, as well as to visit ‘Town of Tents’ and Gori.
It’s not known yet, whether Cindy McCain meets Georgian officials or not.
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