ALJAZEERA: The US Republican Party has effectively postponed the start of its national convention until Tuesday afternoon, due to severe weather expected from Tropical Storm Isaac.
Reince Priebus, the chairman of the party, said that the convention in Tampa would convene briefly on Monday, and then immediately recess until Tuesday afternoon, once the bulk of the storm is expected to have passed.
Priebus said that the party made the decision after consulting with Florida Governor Rick Scott and federal and local emergency officials… (more)
