Bush Stands by Musharraf

Staff / Truthdig Nov 11, 2007 As Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf faces an ongoing crisis in his volatile country, President Bush and members of his inner circle are signaling their overall support of Musharraf while criticizing some of his choices in recent days. Meanwhile, Musharraf's apparent alliance with Benazir Bhutto has sparked concern among those skeptical of her motives and leadership abilities. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

G-8 Nations Agree on Climate Strategy

Staff / Truthdig Jun 8, 2007 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reached a compromise with George W. Bush over climate change. The G-8 nations will work toward a replacement for the Kyoto treaty and a 50 percent cut in emissions by the year 2050. But in a concession to Bush, the goals will be nonbinding. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Protests and Pledges Mark International Women’s Day

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2007 Chilean President Michelle Bachelet on Thursday predicted a future with more female politicians in her country, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel demanded more opportunities for European women across all professions. Elsewhere in the world, nations celebrated International Women's Day each in their own way. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Most Powerful Woman in the World

Staff / Truthdig Sep 1, 2006 Angela Merkel, Germanys chancellor and beloved podcaster, overtook Condoleezza Rice as the world's most powerful woman, according to Forbes magazine. The No. 3 spot was filled by ChinaҒs vice premier, Wu Yi, also known as the Iron Lady.Ӕ How did someone known as the Iron LadyӔ lose out to Angela Merkel? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jon Stewart’s Sexual Bush-Merkel Joke Not So Outlandish Anymore…

Staff / Truthdig Jul 18, 2006 On last night's "Daily Show," Jon Stewart joked that we were lucky Bush's "open mike" didn't pick him up "pointing out some Merkel camel toe," a lewd sexual reference to German Chancellor Angela Merkel. However, in light of Bush's just publicized unsolicited massage of Merkel, Stewart is looking prophetic all of a sudden. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Groper in Chief?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 18, 2006 At the G8 summit, President Bush gave German Chancellor Angela Merkel an unsolicited back massage, which an obviously uncomfortable Merkel quickly shrugged off (h/t: Crooks and Liars) Video (much more after the jump). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )