Jul 30th, 2008 · Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Wednesday he will not run for his party's leadership in September, effectively ending his political career and paving the way for new leadership in Israel. Olmert says ongoing investigations of corruption allegations against him have impeded his ability to fulfill his duties.
Mar 7th, 2007 · The State Department's annual Human Rights report this year finds that many nations are impeding the work of non-governmental organizations. Amnesty International says the war on terrorism has cost the U.S. the moral high ground on human rights.
Nov 2nd, 2006 · Track and field coach Trevor Graham has been charged with impeding the Balco investigation of drug use by some of the world's best athletes. Graham, one of the highest-profile track coaches in the world, has coached stars such as Marion Jones, Justin Gatlin and Tim Montgomery.
Oct 19th, 2006 · A military response against North Korea is out of the question at the moment. But there may be a better way to deal with the country, impeding the country's finances. U.S. officials say that what Kim Jong-il lacks in dedication from generals and beneficiaries, he makes up for with a constant flow of luxury gifts.
Oct 13th, 2006 · African governments have long complained that U.S. and European agricultural subsidies are undercutting African farmers. Western farm-support programs and cheap cotton dumped on the world market are impeding efforts to end Africa's cycle of poverty.
Jan 25th, 2006 · Since Sept. 11, the U.S. government has broadened the definition of a terrorist group and what constitutes support for terrorism. Now, refugee advocates say this is wrongly denying hundreds of people asylum in the United States and could affect thousands more.
Apr 26th, 2005 · The peculiar English dialect shared by residents of Liverpool, England, called "scouse," is coming under fire by many who think the accent is interfering with Liverpool's attempt to make an economic and cultural comeback. Opponents of the sometimes indecipherable dialect, made famous by the musical native sons who made up The Beatles, say it impedes communication with those in the wider world.