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New EU foreign policy chief Ashton to assume office on December 1
Nov 20th, 2009 - Earth Times
Brussels - The European Union's new foreign policy supremo, Catherine Ashton of Britain, will assume office on December 1, earlier than had been anticipated, officials in Brussels said Friday...
Tony Blair out of race to become European Council president
Nov 19th, 2009 - guardian.co.uk
Tony Blair tonight bowed out of the race to become the first president of the European Council when it became clear that centre-right leaders, who dominate the EU, are determined that the post should go to their group.
LA City Council puts off medical marijuana vote
Nov 18th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday postponed a vote on a medical marijuana ordinance, with members saying they needed time to study numerous proposed amendments. But council members...
POLL: Is Gossip Girl Going Too Far?
Nov 5th, 2009 - People
Gossip Girl is at it again! The CW show, which has created buzz before by pushing the envelope with its racy promos and storylines, is crossing a line, according to a television watchdog group.
Bing wins Detroit mayoral race; Pugh, Brown lead City Council field
Nov 3rd, 2009 - Freep
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has won a 4-year term, leading challenger Tom Barrow 58% to 42% with about 92% of the votes counted. Former broadcast news reporter Charles Pugh...

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LA City Council President Eric Garcetti Honors Rami Kashou
Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti honored Los Angeles based designer Rami Kashou in City Hall Council Chambers on April 11, 2008. A segment from Council President Garcetti's statement: "Known for his refined draping and dramatic gowns ...
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President Musharraf at the World Affairs Council - January 26, 2009
On January 26, 2009, the World Affairs Council was honored to host former president of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, who joined members at the Franklin Institute to discuss the challenges facing Pakistan and Asia. Following the program ...
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Putin delivers final address to State Council as President
Vladimir Putin has delivered possibly his final address to the country's political elite ahead of next month's presidential election. The President outlined his view of Russia's long-term development to Russia's top officials at the State Council.
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Monica Conyers, Ken Cockrel Outburst
Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Monica Conyers, in which she referred to the council president as the movie character Shrek and taunted him to "do it baby" when he threatened to adjourn a hearing, brought proceedings to a temporary halt ...

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President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, trade unions, universities, and countries. Etymologically, a "president" is one who presides, who sits in leadership (from Latin pre- "before" + sedere "to sit"; giving the term praeses). Originally, the term referred to the presiding officer of a ceremony or meeting (i.e., chairman), but today it most commonly refers to an official. Among other things, president today is a common title for the heads of state of most republics, whether popularly elected, chosen by the legislature or by a special electoral college. It is also often adopted by dictators.

As an English word, the term was originally used to refer to the presiding officer of a committee or governing body in Great Britain. Early examples are the President of the Exchequer ("presidentis" in the original Latin, from the Dialogue concerning the Exchequer, 1179), the presidents of the universities of Oxford and Cambridge (from 1464), and the founding President of the Royal Society (William Brouncker, 1660).