BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki moved closer to winning a third term Monday as his Shiite-dominated political bloc emerged firmly in first place in the country’s first parliamentary elections since the U.S. military withdrawal in 2011. The challenge now for al-Maliki is to build a ruling coalition as violence rages and instability grows. […]
May 2014
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Is U.S. spread of Middle East respiratory syndrome a worry?
Health officials say the risk of MERS to the general public remains low.
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Posted inBusiness
On the Move
NEW FACES • The Purpoodock Club made several hires: Kenneth Young joined as general manager. Young has 30 years of experience in the club industry, most recently serving as general manager and chief operating officer of the Quechee Club in Quechee, Vermont. Rob Knott joined as golf course superintendent. He brings 20 years of experience […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: VA officials must own up to shameful acts
Maine’s hospital at Togus is well-run, but data point to a major cover-up at care facilities in other states.
Posted inNation & World
More Serbian towns evacuated as flooding persists
Debris and animal carcasses litter the region’s streets in a disaster that has killed 35 people and displaced tens of thousands.
Posted inNation & World
Traditional hunters ready to use amulets, poisoned spears in search for abducted schoolgirls
Some 500 hunters say their spiritual skills and local knowledge will lead them to the missing Nigerian girls.
Posted inMaine, News
Police subpoena records in fatal Maine hit-and-run probe
Paris police continue to seek information about the crash that killed a Turner teenager in March.
Posted inNation & World
MERS patient in Florida released from hospital
Officials say the man, who is from Saudi Arabia, now tests negative for the respiratory ailment.
Posted inLife & Culture
‘Bachelorette’ says it’s no easy role
NEW YORK — Andi Dorfman dropped out of the competition last season on “The Bachelor,” saying Juan Pablo Galavis seemed too self-centered and disrespectful. That earned her support from viewers, and ultimately the spot of ABC’s newest “Bachelorette.” As her season on “The Bachelorette” was set to kick off Monday night, Dorfman, 27, says she’s […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Boston council set to vote on project over I-90 near Fenway
A company is seeking a tax deal before it commits to building a mixed-use complex near the ballpark.