Articles tagged “politics”

Tourists may pave the way for improved political and cultural relations between mainland China and Taiwan, as well as uplift the island's stagnant economy.

Visa requirements for U.S. citizens entering Russia have seemed onerous for years, but considering restrictions the U.S. puts in place for potential entrants and the four decade Cold War, a little extra paperwork doesn't seem so crazy.

Representatives from each state stayed in a different hotel this week and the reviews suggest the hotel choice may say something about the state staying in it.

It's not just the weather that's scaring off customers. Intense security and free food and drink from corporate sponsors are keeping delegates at private events rather than in the streets.

Deputy Prime Minister Clegg thinks that Heathrow's problems can be solved if the non-connecting flights are moved to other London-area airports rather than locate them at Heathrow.

From the despised passenger air duty to the row over Heathrow's expansion, it's becoming clear that Britain needs to have a sit-down over its aviation strategy.

Stay tuned for some political posturing on this matter. Next up on partisan talk shows: "Is Tropical Storm Isaac a Democrat?"

For the past four presidential cycles, political conventions in the U.S. have turned into high-security temporary fortresses that do their best to block out all public dissent while promoting an picture of public support and unity.

Considering the battles that have been raging across the U.S. to limit access at the polls, Virgin risks getting itself immersed in a political debate as it encourages young people to exercise their right to vote.

What does a political candidate's choice of destination say about his ability to run the nation? Possibly nothing… or perhaps there's something to be said when the destination’s biggest attraction is trolley cars and rowboats.