The American Pundit

President Obama says U.S. is preparing a full range of options on Libya’s crisis

WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) — United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday said that his administration is preparing a full range of options to respond to the Libya’s crisis.

Obama added that these options include actions that will coordinate wit…

European Commission facilitates evacuation of Europeans from Libya

BRUSSELS (BNO NEWS) — The European Commission on Wednesday announced that the EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated to support the evacuation of EU citizens from Libya.

The Mechanism was activated by the Presidency of the European Council and t…

Good News: White House Twitter Feed Misspells “Libya”

This does not inspire confidence. 5:15PM EST: The President speaks on #Lybia, watch live: http://wh.gov/live Stupid accident? Probably. But when I’m constantly told that this is the most capable administration in history, when GOP presidential careers have been ended due to simple misspellings, I have no intention of ignoring misspellings of countries on the official [...]

UN: Vital to keep borders open for people fleeing Libya

UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) — The United Nations refugee agency welcomed on Wednesday the “positive indications” it has received from Tunisia and Egypt that they will keep their borders open for people fleeing violence in neighboring Libya.

“Given the …

King Juan Carlos I of Spain to visit Russia to launch the Year of Spain in Russia

MOSCOW, RUSSIA (BNO NEWS) — Russia on Wednesday announced that King Juan Carlos I of Spain will visit St. Petersburg next Thursday to emphasize bilateral ties upon invitation of President Dmitry Medvedev.

King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia will join …

Obama to meet Mexico’s Calderón

WASHINGTON (BNO NEWS) — U.S. President Barack Obama will meet Mexico’s President Felipe Calderón next week at the White House to discuss Mexico’s ongoing drug war efforts, the White House said in a statement on Wednesday.

“The President is deeply c…

King Abdullah returns to Saudi Arabia and announces new benefits for citizens

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (BNO NEWS) — Saudi Arabian King Abdullah on Wednesday returned to Riyahd from Casablanca, Morocco and announced new benefits fro citizens, the state-run SPA news agency reported.

King Abdullah arrived at King Khalid International…

Bahrain releases 308 prisoners

MANAMA (BNO NEWS) — The Bahraini government on Wednesday announced the release of 308 prisoners, conceding to another opposition demand.

The Information Affairs Authority said the decision to release the men was made by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalif…

Federal Police Detain Man for Reciting Gettysburg Address at Lincoln Memorial

It occurs to me that stopping Americans from reciting historical speeches on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial may not have been the intent of the ordinance. It also occurs to me that federal officers detaining Americans for not knowing about the ordinance is stupid. On President’s Day — standing where the Rev. Martin Luther [...]

EU welcomes establishment of new government in Kosovo

BRUSSELS (BNO NEWS) — The European Union on Wednesday welcomed the establishment of a new government in Kosovo following the presidential elections.

“We look forward to working with them to improve the lives of the people of Kosovo and to help them f…