Political News

• Poll Shows McAuliffe With Slim Lead In Virginia Governor's Race

Democrat Terry McAuliffe has pulled into a slim lead in the race to become Virginia's next governor, according to the results of a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday, although the poll suggests that the race is still up for grabs.

• Japan Awaits N.Korea's Response To Talks On Abduction Issue

Keeping the sanctions on North Korea intact, the Japanese government is keenly watching the North's response to Cabinet adviser Isao Iijima's talks with its leaders on resolution of the issues relating to abduction of Japanese nationals by the Communist nation. Quoting Japanese government sources,...

• North Korea Fires Three Short-range Missiles Into Sea

North Korea fired three short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan on Saturday, reports said citing South Korea's defense ministry. The missile launches were apparently routine, but came at a time when tensions are high on the Korean Peninsula, following a third nuclear test by the North in February....

• Obama Says IRS Targeting Conservative Groups Will Not Be Tolerated

Responding to reports of the Internal Revenue Service targeting conservative groups for increased scrutiny, President Barack Obama was harshly critical of the alleged practice and promised that those responsible would be held accountable. In a joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday, Obama called the IRS' alleged targeting of certain political groups "outrageous."