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Russia recognizes Georgian independence
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MOSCOW - Russia stunned the West on Tuesday by recognizing the independence claims of two Georgian breakaway regions, and U.S. warships plied the waters off of Georgia in a gambit the Kremlin saw as gunboat diplomacy. The announcement by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ignored the strong opposition of Europe and the United States, and signaled the Kremlin's determination to shape its neighbors' destinies even at the risk of closing its doors to the West.
Bush slams recognition
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CRAWFORD, Texas - In an escalating war of words, President Bush on Tuesday urged Russia to reconsider its "irresponsible decision" to shower independent status on two breakaway Georgian provinces. Already rebuffed by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Bush warned Russia to change course and respect the borders of its Georgian neighbor.
Diplomat escapes gun attack
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan - A U.S. diplomat narrowly escaped an attempt on her life Tuesday when two men with AK-47s jumped in front of her armored vehicle and sprayed it with bullets, staging a brazen attack that raised fears other foreigners could be targeted. The attack - which the driver eluded by jamming the vehicle into reverse and speeding away - came just hours after the collapse of the governing coalition that drove Pervez Musharraf from the presidency as Pakistan grapples with escalating violence by Islamic militants.
Sudan says airliner hijacked in southern Darfur
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KHARTOUM, Sudan - A man waving a knife hijacked a jetliner carrying about 100 people Tuesday in Sudan's troubled Darfur region, forcing it to land at a World War II-era airfield in the heart of the Sahara Desert in neighboring Libya, officials said. The Boeing 737 was commandeered soon after taking off from Nyala, capital of southern Darfur, en route to Khartoum, the national capital, said Yusuf Ibrahim, director of Khartoum's airport.
GOP takes a hard line on abortion for its platform
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MINNEAPOLIS - Republicans went on record Tuesday with a reaffirmation of their hard line on abortion and a more moderate stance toward climate change, reflecting the views of both John McCain's and the conservative base. In its platform debate, the party stuck to its call for a constitutional amendment banning abortion despite McCain's opposition, and toughened already uncompromising language on the issue.
Zimbabwe leader heckled
During parliament opening, jeers from crowd drown out speech, may preview future tensions for country
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HARARE, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe's opposition heckled Robert Mugabe in an unprecedented show of defiance when the president opened parliament Tuesday with traditional pomp and his familiar denunciations of the West. Mugabe arrived in an open-topped vintage Rolls Royce escorted by mounted police wearing pith helmets and carrying lances.
Six more senators seek end to oil drilling impasse
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WASHINGTON - Six more senators on Tuesday joined a bipartisan group of 10 senators backing a bill they say will break the stalemate over offshore drilling in Congress. Three Democrats and three Republicans joined the so-called Gang of 10, making it the Gang of 16.
Escaped N.M. inmates may have had inside help
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CLOVIS, N.M. - Five inmates who broke out of a New Mexico jail - including a killer and a man accused of murder - remained on the loose Tuesday, and a prosecutor said investigators were focusing on the possibility that someone inside aided in the weekend escape.
Nearly 600 detained in Mississippi plant raid
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LAUREL, Miss. - The largest single-workplace immigration raid in U.S. history has caused panic among Hispanic families in this small southern Mississippi town, where federal agents rounded up nearly 600 plant workers suspected of being in the country illegally.
Suicide bombing targets police recruits, kills 25
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BAGHDAD - A suicide bomber with explosives hidden beneath his traditional robe blew himself up Tuesday in a crowd of Iraqis trying to join the police force, killing at least 25 people in the second major bombing in Iraq this week. The attack occurred in the town of Jalula, a remote, impoverished community about 80 miles northeast of Baghdad that lies in Diyala province, where a U.
CSU student a finalist in National Geographic contest
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CSU student Amanda Lease may win a trip for two to Tanzania and Zanzibar, and when she imagines whom she'd want to take, her first thoughts are of her brother. Late last month, 28-year-old amateur photographer Lease was selected as one of eight finalists in a National Geographic photography contest.
Clinton salutes Obama at convention
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DENVER - Hillary Rodham Clinton summoned the millions of voters who supported her in the primaries to send Barack Obama to the White House Tuesday night, and drew thunderous applause at the Democratic National Convention when she declared her one-time rival is "my candidate and he must be our president.
Rams help to green convention
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Colorado State University is recognized around the country for its efforts, and successes, in recycling programs, both on and off campus. As part of these continuing efforts, CSU's Live Green Team sent nearly 400 volunteers, including faculty, staff and students, to the Democratic National Convention to sort through trash and remove all recyclable, reusable and compostable materials, aiming to send only 15 percent of what they receive to a landfill.
CSU's green guy revealed
Campus mag: Cam the ram, look out
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Since making his shirtless debut on banners around campus last spring, the green-bodied green man has caught on as a new mascot for CSU, and he's bumping the bighorn from center stage -- while Cam will be taking his usual trot in the homecoming parade this fall, university officials say the green man will be grandmaster.
Young Iraqis at CSU
Students travel across the world for cultural awakening
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Editor's note: In order to ensure the safety of Iraqi students, the Collegian is using pseudonyms for the Iraqi students mentioned throughout this article. Photographs will not be published. It's not the lofty Pikes Peak of Colorado Springs, or the towering skyscrapers in Denver, or even the hiking paths of Estes Park that first come to Iraqi student Sara's mind when she describes her fascination with Colorado.
The"Green Campaign" raises eyebrows
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In today's green-crazed society, many products have begun their debut with the green label. Being the latest trend, this label is an immediate draw for the public. Quick to jump on the bandwagon, many folks are forgetting to research the claims of these businesses.
Feds doubt Colo. men were a credible threat
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DENVER - Authorities investigating a possible plot to assassinate Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention have three men in custody - including one found with high-powered rifles, three fake IDs and two wigs in a truck - but they expressed doubts Tuesday that the suspects had posed a credible threat.
Administration and wellness at CSU changing this fall
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Nine higher-level administrative positions in Student Affairs changed titles over the summer to, CSU officials said, more accurately reflect the duties of each position. There were no new hires in the department, and university officials say the change will not affect the university's budget.
ASCSU pushes voter registration, more campus involvement
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CSU's student government is not like the student council you knew in high school -- the one that decorated the gym for school dances and set up crazy shenanigans to make a simple pep-rally, an "epic" school spirited riot. The Associated Students of CSU is responsible for making decisions that immediately affect the students of CSU and strengthen the campus community.
DNC Youth Council advocates smooth voter registration
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DENVER - Young Democrats from across the nation convened in the Wells Fargo Theater of the Colorado Convention Center yesterday afternoon to discuss the challenges of youthful politicos -- namely, the difficulties of voter registration and interacting with less familiar audiences.
Visiting Student dies from medical complications
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On July 31, an unnamed Iraqi student traveling to CSU with the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program died of pre-existing health conditions, said Martha Denney, IYLEP director of international education. The student and his parents were aware of his condition before he left Iraq, Associate Provost of International Programs Jim Cooney, who worked closely with the visiting students, said.
Clinton at the convention
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DENVER - Former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton closed out her history-making 2008 quest for the White House Tuesday with a prime-time appearance at the Democratic National Convention, while party leaders were caught up in curious debate about the wisdom of assailing Republican John McCain from the podium.
Dems rip into McCain at Obama's convention
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DENVER - Democrats ripped into John McCain as indifferent to the plight of the working class and an ally of big oil on Tuesday, launching wave after wave of attacks from the podium of their national convention. "If he's the answer, then the question must be ridiculous," New York Gov.
No guidelines for identity protection
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U.S. Department of State officials and CSU program leaders were asked to protect the safety of Iraqi students visiting the U.S. with the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program. Plans to do so, however, were unclear, as no written mandate exists. A U.S. Department of State official clarified that at each of the six universities participating, extra measures by media to protect the students were requested and pseudonyms were recommended.
