Bihar JD-U is run like a private company: rebel MP

PATNA – Bihar’s ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) lacks internal democracy, rebel party leader Rajeev Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh said with barely three weeks to go for the first phase of the state assembly polls.

Lalan Singh, the JD-U MP from Munger, told IANS that the party had become a private limited company run by its …. Original source  : Bihar JD-U is run like a private company: rebel MP.

Bhagat Singh Alma Mater Seeks Pakistan Government Attention

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Today is the birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh, the great martyr in the Indian freedom struggle. But it is very distressing to know that the alma mater of Bhagat Singh, Bradlaugh Hall in Lahore is in a deplorable condition. This prestigious hall of cultural importance is on a verge …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bhagat Singh Alma Mater Seeks Pakistan Government Attention.

Middle East peace talks in jeopardy

LONDON – The future of the Middle East direct peace talks appeared to be in jeopardy after Israel refused to extend a ban on West Bank settlements, a media report said.

US officials made frantic attempts to broker a deal between Palestinian and Israeli negotiators but failed to make a breakthrough by the time the …. Source  : Middle East peace talks in jeopardy.

Varun Gandhi to Tie the Knot with Yamini Roy Chowdhury

Days are coming for grand celebration in the India’s most illustrious family ‘Gandhi’ family. Varun Gandhi, the young BJP leader and Pilibhit MP is going to tie the knot with a Bengali girl Yamini Roy Chowdhury.
Maneka Gandhi, during her visit to flood affected region of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh has conformed the news. She …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Varun Gandhi to Tie the Knot with Yamini Roy Chowdhury.

Notification issued for first phase of Bihar polls

PATNA – Bihar Governor Devanand Konwar Monday issued notification for the first of the six phases of the state asembly elections, an official said.

In the first phase due Oct 21, polls will be held in 47 of 243 assembly constituencies.
“The process for the six-phase assembly elections in Bihar got under way,” an official in …. Source  : Notification issued for first phase of Bihar polls.

Varun Gandhi To Tie Knot This Year

AONLA, INDIA(GaeaTimers.com)-It seems that Varun Gandhi, the son of Sanjay Gandhi and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi is now ready to settle down in his life after he curved a niche for himself in the political world. The member of the 15th Lok Sabha will tie knot later this year, his mother Maneka … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Varun Gandhi To Tie Knot This Year.

Bihar CM meets Bhutanese PM in Bodh Gaya

BODHGAYA – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Bhutan Prime Minister Lyonpo Jigmi Y. Thinley here on Sunday to discuss a proposal for the development of a Buddhist circuit in the state.

“India has helped Bhutan in its growth. Bhutan has developed so much that it has one of the highest per capita incomes among …. Original article  : Bihar CM meets Bhutanese PM in Bodh Gaya.

David Miliband may quit politics

LONDON – David Miliband, who was defeated by younger brother Ed Miliband for the post of leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party, may quit politics, a media report said Monday.

David could quit frontline politics rather than serve under his brother Ed, Daily Express reported.
The shadow foreign secretary didn’t attend the new leader’s first address …. Read the original article  : here.

McCain emphasizes border security, Glassman pushes comprehensive immigration overhaul

McCain emphasizes border security during debate

PHOENIX – Republican Sen. John McCain framed the porousness of America’s borders as both a national security concern and a human rights issue Sunday in the only scheduled general election debate in Arizona’s U.S. Senate race.
McCain noted politicians in Mexico have been targeted by the cartels that are smuggling drugs … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : McCain emphasizes border security, Glassman pushes comprehensive immigration overhaul.

Israel’s West Bank settlement slowdown expires, no Palestinian decision to quit peace talks

Israeli settlement slowdown expires
JERUSALEM – Israel’s 10-month settlement construction slowdown has expired, and Jewish settlers were preparing to resume their building, possibly endangering newly resumed peace talks.

Palestinians have threatened to quit the peace talks, restarted this month by President Barack Obama, if settlement construction resumes.
The Palestinians have asked for an Oct. 4 meeting of an …. Source article  : Israel’s West Bank settlement slowdown expires, no Palestinian decision to quit peace talks.

Chavez opponents aim to put checks on president’s power in Venezuela congressional vote

Chavez fights for control in congressional vote

CARACAS, Venezuela – Opponents of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez tried to break his long-standing monopoly on power Sunday in congressional elections, while the firebrand leader rallied his supporters by urging them to “attack” through the ballot box.
Voters stood in long lines at polling stations during elections that stirred strong … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chavez opponents aim to put checks on president’s power in Venezuela congressional vote.

McCain to face former city councilman in only scheduled debate in Arizona’s US Senate race

McCain readies for lone debate of US Senate race

PHOENIX – Sen. John McCain will face off against a former Tucson, Ariz., city councilman Sunday evening in the only scheduled general election debate in Arizona’s U.S. Senate race.
McCain easily beat former U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth and another candidate in the Republican primary.
He is the heavy favorite …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Navy confirm helicopters dipped into Lake Tahoe during hover maneuver; investigation under way

Navy confirms helicopters took dip in Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Military officials say an investigation is under way after two U.S. Navy helicopters dipped temporarily into the waters of Lake Tahoe, before righting themselves and landing at a nearby airport.
San Diego-based Naval Air Forces media officer Lt. Aaron Kakiel confirmed that a YouTube …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bill Clinton stumps for Blumenthal in Conn. US Senate race against former wrestling executive

Clinton stumps for Blumenthal in Conn. Senate race

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Former President Bill Clinton has urged Democrats in Connecticut to support U.S. Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal and persuade their neighbors not to give in to their anger toward the economy and incumbents.
Blumenthal is a Yale Law School classmate and friend of Clinton. He’s in …. Original article  : Bill Clinton stumps for Blumenthal in Conn. US Senate race against former wrestling executive.

Jesse Jackson Jr.’s wife tells newspaper her ‘heart will heal’ after husband’s admitted affair

Jackson’s wife: ‘My heart will heal’ after affair

CHICAGO – The wife of U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said she and her husband have undergone marital counseling and spiritual therapy since he told her nearly two years ago of an extramarital affair.
“He said it was over. I was mortified and in agony, but he knew if …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Jesse Jackson Jr.’s wife tells newspaper her ‘heart will heal’ after husband’s admitted affair.

Basque separatist group ETA says it is willing to declare a permanent, verifiable cease-fire

ETA willing to declare permanent cease-fire

MADRID – Basque separatist group ETA reportedly says it is willing to declare a permanent cease-fire, verified by international observers, in a bid to settle the troubled region’s long-running conflict with the Spanish government.
The group did not specify if it would allow observers to oversee the destruction of its stockpile …. Source  : Basque separatist group ETA says it is willing to declare a permanent, verifiable cease-fire.

Distancing themselves from party agenda, vulnerable House Democrats declare their independence

Vulnerable House Dems declare their independence

LAS VEGAS – Rep. Dina Titus has been a loyal soldier in pushing the Democrats’ ambitious agenda, voting for health care legislation, extended unemployment benefits, new energy taxes and a repeal of the military’s ban on gays serving openly.
Her campaign signs, however, proclaim Titus an “independent voice” for Nevadans.
Aware that … Read more : Distancing themselves from party agenda, vulnerable House Democrats declare their independence.

Chavez’s hope to check his sweeping powers with wins in Venezuelan congressional elections

Chavez’s foes hope voters put checks on his power

CARACAS, Venezuela – Opponents of President Hugo Chavez tried to break his long-standing monopoly on power Sunday in congressional elections, while the firebrand leader rallied his supporters urging them to “attack” through the ballot box.
Voters formed long lines at polling stations after being awakened before dawn by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chavez’s hope to check his sweeping powers with wins in Venezuelan congressional elections.

Palestinian leader meets Jewish intellectuals on visit to France at key moment for peace talks

Palestinian leader meets with Jewish intellectuals

PARIS – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has met with Jewish writers and intellectuals in France, ahead of his planned talks with the French leader.
Abbas will meet President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday, as peace talks with Israel teetered on the question of renewed building by Jewish settlers in land claimed by …. Source article  : Palestinian leader meets Jewish intellectuals on visit to France at key moment for peace talks.

Calif. death row inmate asks court to halt execution, refuses to choose type of injection

Calif. inmate asks federal court to halt execution

SAN FRANCISCO – A death row inmate has asked a federal appeals court to halt his execution and has refused to choose a method of lethal injection.
Lawyers for Albert Greenwood Brown filed court papers Sunday saying he is appealing a federal court judge’s refusal to block his execution, … Read more »».