Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'coalition'

Caffeinated Beer To Get Less Sparky

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

MillerCoors said Thursday it will remove caffeine and three other ingredients from its Sparks alcoholic energy drink in a deal with 13 states and the city of San Francisco. A coalition of state attorneys general had complained the stimulants reduced drinkers' sense of intoxication.

The 'Coalition Of The Willing' Winds Down In Iraq

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:52:00 EST

The remaining contingents of foreign troops whose nations were part of President Bush's "Coalition of the Willing" are leaving Iraq. Many were little more than token forces.

After The Election: Wither The Religious Right...

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:58:00 EST

Beliefnet.com founder and editor-in-chief Stephen Waldman discussses the role of religion and the state of the religious right in post-election politics. Plus, will the coalition of religious groups that united in support of Barack Obama fracture over specific issues?

Iraq Approves U.S. Security Pact

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:56:38 EST

The Iraqi parliament passes a security pact that allows American troops to stay in the region for an additional three years. The accord was endorsed after the ruling coalition reached an understanding on a separate measure with opposition lawmakers. NPR's Ivan Watson gives Steve Inskeep an update from Baghdad.

Black, Gay Communities Collide Over Gay Marriage

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:12:00 EST

The controversy over California's gay marriage ban, known as Prop 8, has spilled into the streets. In some places, the fight for gay rights has turned into an public indictment of African-Americans who voted in favor of the ban. Farai Chideya moderates a conversation about race and sexual identity, the proposition's impact on American politics, and the future of coalition building between blacks and gays.

Hopes Stumble For Israel's Coalition Government

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni was Israel's prime minister designate if she could form a new government. But after coalition talks with two fundamentalist political parties collapsed, that doesn't look likely. Guest Host Alison Stewart talks to NPR's Eric Westervelt about the breakdown of talks.

How Chicago Politics Shaped Obama

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:58:00 EDT

Chicago residents who knew Barack Obama long before he became a political star say he has always had a warrior instinct. And as a student of the city's politics, he picked up key lessons during his time there, like the importance of building multiethnic coalitions.

Livni To Form New Coalition Government in Israel

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Israel's foreign minister Tzipi Livni narrowly won an election to head the country's ruling party. Livni is likely to succeed Ehud Olmert as prime minister. He is leaving office in the midst of scandal. Mark MacKinnon, the Middle East correspondent for the Toronto Globe and Mail, talks with Steve Inskeep about the election.

U.S. Steps Up Attacks In Pakistan

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

U.S. military officials are apparently stepping up covert military operations against Taliban and al-Qaida targets inside Pakistan's tribal provinces. The U.S. and NATO coalition forces in neighboring Afghanistan say terrorists are operating with relative impunity from Pakistani soil and are launching more sophisticated and deadly attacks in Afghanistan.

U.S., NATO Deny Role In Attack On Pakistan Border

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Reports out of Pakistan say U.S.-led forces have attacked a remote Pakistani village near the border with Afghanistan. Women and children are said to be among the casualties. The U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan says it has no report of such an incursion. NATO troops deny any involvement.

Sharif Withdraws From Pakistan Ruling Coalition

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:38:00 EDT

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday pulled his party out of the ruling coalition. The main party in the coalition, the Pakistan People's Party, will have to scramble to hold the government together.

Suicide Bombers Hit Pakistani Arms Factory

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Suicide bombers have killed 67 people at Pakistan's largest arms factory. One of the country's deadliest terror attacks is adding to the turmoil that's threatening to tear apart the ruling coalition now that Pervez Musharraf has quit as president. Steve Inskeep discusses the situation with retired Gen. Talat Masood, a defense and political analysts in Islamabad.

Facing Impeachment, Pakistan's Musharraf Resigns

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:50:00 EDT

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf announced Monday that he is resigning. Earlier, members of Pakistan's ruling coalition had finalized impeachment charges to be launched against Musharraf if he refused to step down.

Pakistan's Embattled President Musharraf Resigns

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf announced his resignation Monday in the face of an impending impeachment motion by the ruling coalition government. Steve Inskeep talks to Fasi Zaka, a Pakistani TV and radio journalist.

Musharraf Seeks Immunity-Resignation Trade

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:12:00 EDT

The ruling coalition is moving to oust President Pervez Musharraf. Some Western officials worry that a lengthy impeachment process will distract the government from the weakening economy and the fight against terrorism.

Pakistan Government Moves To Impeach Musharraf

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Pakistan's governing coalition says it's beginning proceedings to impeach President Pervez Musharraf. The coalition says he brought the country's economy to its knees and tried to block the transition to democracy. The move adds to pressure on Musharraf to resign, but there is no guarantee that the coalition can muster the votes needed for the impeachment to proceed.

Taliban Resurgence Seen In Afghanistan

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Many in the NATO-led coalition privately say the main reasons for the Taliban's success are their safe havens in Pakistan and growing Afghan anger with their government over corruption and its inability to reach the most vulnerable of the country's citizens.

Photos With Petraeus A Big Draw In The Green Zone

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:40:00 EDT

Every six weeks, hundreds of people in Iraq's Green Zone line up to take a picture with Gen. David Petraeus, the head of coalition forces. He gets thousands of requests from people who want their picture taken with him.

Mccain Aide Sees Expanded Role

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

A top aide to Senator John McCain is taking on extra duties in the presidential campaign. Steve Schmidt will oversee day-to-day political, strategy, coalitions, scheduling and communications operations. He will report to Campaign Manager Rick Davis.

Pakistan Blames U.S. for Deadly Rocket Attack

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:26:00 EDT

Pakistan has blamed the death of 11 of its troops on a U.S.-led coalition attack on the border with Afghanistan. It called the strike cowardly and unprovoked. The U.S. military says rockets were fired from Afghanistan into Pakistan, after allied troops came under attack.

At a Tiny Port, Iraqi Navy Learns the Ropes

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Umm Qsar, tucked into an inlet on the Persian Gulf, is where most of Iraq's food flows in and most of its oil flows out. Coalition forces are training Iraqis to protect the port, but Iraq's naval forces are a long way from being able to do the job on their own.

Miami Arena May Regain Shine as Architectural Gem

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:30:00 EDT

A coalition including preservationists and architects are lobbying to get the Miami Marine Stadium, abandoned since Hurricane Andrew hit Florida in 1992, restored to its former glory. The structure is a world-renowned example of Modernist architecture.

Pakistan Set to Reinstate Sacked Judges

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:30:00 EDT

Last month, the two main parties in Pakistan's new coalition government agreed to introduce a parliamentary resolution reinstating the senior judges sacked by President Pervez Musharraf within 30 days of forming a government. Musharraf's enemies say once the judges are back, they'll declare his recent re-election as president as illegal. Wednesday is the deadline to reinstate the judges.

Group Highlights Persecution of Christians in Iraq

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:10:00 EDT

Scores of Christians have been targeted and killed throughout Iraq, most recently, an Iraqi priest killed earlier this month in Baghdad. This week, a new bipartisan coalition in Congress said it intends to spotlight this issue.

Berlusconi's Win Signals Fall of Radical Left

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

In Italy, voters elected former conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's center-right coalition back into power. The election signals the collapse of the radical left, while the anti-immigration party, the Northern League, doubled its base.