Nov 12th, 2008 · Jerusalem's new mayor, Nir Barkat, is a high-tech entrepreneur who defeated an ultra-Orthodox rabbi in a contest that underscored the divisions between Jerusalem's secular Jews and the ultra-Orthodox community.
Nov 10th, 2008 · The Department of Homeland Security has been working on its transition plans for more than a year. They include putting a career employee in the second or third position in every division so there's someone who can take over as acting director until the new appointee is in place.
Nov 10th, 2008 · The two main Palestinian factions have been bitterly divided since fighting in the streets of the Gaza Strip more than a year ago. Hamas and Fatah, were supposed to meet in Egypt this week for reconciliation talks but Hamas is boycotting them. The breakdown points to the entrenched divisions between Hamas and Fatah.
Oct 29th, 2008 · When it comes to divisive social issues like abortion or stem cell research, presidential candidates usually try to say as little as possible. But this year, McCain and Obama are trying a different tack, reaching out to both sides.
Oct 27th, 2008 · Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has campaigned in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He urged voters to reject divisive politics being used "just to win an election." Polls show Obama and Republican John McCain in a tight race in Ohio.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · The main Shiite political parties in Iraq are locked in a bitter struggle ahead of the upcoming provincial elections. Despite unity on the national stage, the parties face distinct divisions at the local level over control of security forces and services.
Oct 16th, 2008 · South Africa's African National Congress, which led the 40-year fight against apartheid, may be close to splitting. Divisions within the ANC deepened last month when Thabo Mbeki was forced to give up the presidency by party officials loyal to his rival Jacob Zuma.
Sep 17th, 2008 · The British bank Barclays agreed Wednesday to acquire Lehman Brothers' North American investment banking and capital markets businesses for $250 million in cash. Lehman filed for bankruptcy protection Monday after it was unable to find financing or fresh capital to shore up its balance sheet amid the continued downturn in the credit markets.