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Sri Lanka's promise to stem bloodshed broken: US
COLOMBO AFP — The United States Thursday accused Sri Lanka of going back on promises to protect human rights and said the situation in the embattled island had "deteriorated" in the past year. Visiting US diplomat Richard Boucher said there was more bloodshed and that the government of President...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Boucher, Government, rebel, violence
Research articles 2007-05-10
Crosby's OK shootout corrals SuperSkills title
DALLAS -- What the NHL SuperSkills competition proved is maybe the NHL does want this week to be Sidney Crosby's party, and if that is true, he seems ready to dance stylishly in the spotlight. Although the Pittsburgh Penguins star isn't known as a shootout wizard, coach Lindy Ruff selected...
Tags: Boucher, CAREER, conference, NHL
Research articles 2007-01-24
Boucher's shining moment dimmed
DALLAS -- As a rule, players don't get overly emotional about all-star games. But Dallas Stars defenseman Philippe Boucher could have difficulty keeping tears from emerging when he plays in his first NHL All-Star Game. He will be in the lineup competing for the Western Conference in front of his...
Tags: Boucher, Games, NHL
Research articles 2007-01-23
Cricket: Boucher claims world catching record
CENTURION, South Africa AFP — South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher has claimed a world record for Test catches on the first day of the first Test against Pakistan at Centurion Park. Playing in his 100th Test, Boucher took his 367th catch when he held a simple chance from Faisal Iqbal,...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, Boucher, CAREER, catch, Pakistan
Research articles 2007-01-11
Pakistan-US discuss counter-terrorism
ISLAMABAD AFP — A senior US official held talks with Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri on regional issues, bilateral relations and efforts to combat terrorism, the foreign ministry said. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Richard A Boucher and Kasuri "exchanged views on counter-terrorism cooperation," the ministry...
Tags: Afghanistan, Agence France-Presse, Boucher, Government, ministry, Pakistan, president, terrorism
Research articles 2006-11-06
US not vying with Moscow in Central Asia: official
MOSCOW AFP — A senior US official rejected the idea that Washington is vying with Moscow for influence in ex-Soviet Central Asia, telling the Vremya Novostei newspaper that the US goal was to enhance regional cooperation. Richard Boucher, assistant secretary for South and Central Asian affairs, said there was no...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Boucher, Games, MARKETING, Moscow, SECURITY, Washington
Research articles 2006-10-11
Former Official of Private Health Care Company Pleads Guilty to Federal Election Campaign Act Violations
WASHINGTON, May 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Donald M. Boucher, 72, the former director of government relations of a private health care company located in Plano, Texas, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Rosemary M. Collyer to illegally contributing approximately $50,000 in corporate money over a five-year period to federal political...
Tags: Benefits, Boucher, Federal Election Commission, HEALTHCARE, SOFTWARE
Research articles 2006-05-15
US envoy says India nuclear deal could take a year to implement
NEW DELHI AFP — A top United States envoy said he was confident the US Congress would approve a major civilian nuclear deal but said it could take a year to implement. US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher said he believed Congress...
Tags: agreement, Boucher, India, Pakistan, U.S. Congress
Research articles 2006-04-07
Ponting survives to anchor Australian innings
DURBAN, South Africa AFP — Australian captain Ricky Ponting survived two chances as Australia made slow progress on the first day of the second Test against South Africa at Kingsmead. Australia were 138 for two at tea on Friday, with Ponting on 73 not out. Ponting was dropped...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, Boucher
Research articles 2006-03-24
South Africa draw first blood in battle of the one-day giants
BRISBANE AFP — South Africa drew first blood in the battle of the world's two best one-day cricket teams after a late flourish by Justin Kemp and Mark Boucher handed them a five-wicket win over Australia in the tri-series match at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. In a finish tinged...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, Boucher, team
Research articles 2006-01-15
Ponting and Gilchrist give Aussies hope against Proteas
SYDNEY AFP — Ricky Ponting marked his 100th Test with a majestic hundred and Adam Gilchrist providentially found his form as Australia fought back to concede a first-innings lead of just 92 in the third Test against South Africa. Skipper Ponting became only the sixth player to score a...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, Boucher, CAREER, Games, TVs
Research articles 2006-01-04
US further eases arms embargo on Indonesia
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States has lifted a ban on the government sale of non-lethal defense equipment to Indonesia as part of a step-by-step process to restore full military ties frozen due to human rights abuses, the State Department announced. It said the decision was made on Wednesday,...
Tags: Boucher, Government, Indonesia, Leadership, SALES, SOFTWARE, U.S. Department of State
Research articles 2005-05-26
US goes on PR offensive over retracted Koran abuse story
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States has pressed a public-relations offensive to counter damage in the Muslim world from a discredited news report that US troops had desecrated the Koran, officials here said. They said a cable had been sent out Monday to US embassies, giving them the text...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Boucher, Cable, NETWORKING, Newsweek, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, U.S. Department of State
Research articles 2005-05-17
US says North Korea headed in 'wrong direction' on nukes
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States said that North Korea was headed in the "wrong direction" in negotiations on its nuclear arms program and again brandished the threat of possible UN sanctions. The State Department also renewed its call on China to exercise "robust diplomacy" to bring North Korea...
Tags: Boucher, FINANCE, U.S. Department of State
Research articles 2005-05-11
Zimbabwe elections biased but calm: Washington
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States said that Zimbabwe's elections took place in a climate "heavily tilted" in the government's favor, but recognized that the electoral process unfolded peacefully and orderly. "Today's balloting took place on a playing field that was heavily tilted in favor of the government," said...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Boucher, Government, SOFTWARE, Washington, Zimbabwe
Research articles 2005-03-31
US issues strong warning to Sudan over Darfur
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States renewed its "grave concerns" over violence in Sudan's Darfur region and said flatly it would not fully normalize ties with Khartoum until the conflict was resolved. State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said the situation in Darfur, where some 70,000 people have died and...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Boucher, U.S., violence, Washington
Research articles 2005-02-25
US brands Darfur bloodshed genocide;, urges war crimes tribunal
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States, contradicting a UN report, stuck by its description of the bloodshed in Sudan's Darfur region as genocide and urged a special war crimes tribunal be set up in Tanzania. Washington also proposed establishment of a UN peacekeeping mission for Sudan to support the...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Boucher, brand, commission, SALES, U.N., violence, Washington
Research articles 2005-02-01
US deeply troubled by setback to democracy in Nepal
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States said it was "deeply troubled" by an apparent setback to democracy in Nepal, where King Gyanendra has assumed power after dismissing the government and imposing a state of emergency. "We've been following these developments closely. And I would say we're deeply troubled by...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Boucher, democracy, Government, SOFTWARE, U.S., Washington
Research articles 2005-02-01
Rice to visit Europe, Middle East
WASHINGTON AFP — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will kick off her stewardship of US foreign policy with a week-long tour of eight European countries and the Middle East, officials here said. State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said Rice would leave next Thursday on a trip to Britain, Germany,...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Boucher, Government, Leadership, president, U.S. Department of State
Research articles 2005-01-27
US opposes Hague trial for Darfur war crimes suspects
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States backed prosecution of Sudanese suspected of committing atrocities in the troubled Darfur region but opposed bringing them before the International Criminal Court. "We have had a number of objections to the International Criminal Court, and therefore don't believe it's the best option for...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Boucher, FINANCE, U.S., Washington
Research articles 2005-01-21