Leaders wish Stalin on his birthday

CHENNAI – Union and state ministers, MPs, legislators and government officials wished Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on his birthday Monday as he turned 57.

Stalin visited his father, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi’s residence here in the morning to seek his blessings.
Returning home, Stalin was wished by his elder brother and [..] Read the original article: here.

Gilani says Islam has no room for terrorism

OKARA – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has attacked terrorists for portraying a distorted picture of Islam, which had no room for terrorism.

However, he pledged to fight the nefarious design of terrorists that was aimed at destabilizing Pakistan.
“No which sector of the society you belong to, whether you … Original article on : Gilani says Islam has no room for terrorism.

Italy’s ‘Purple People’ mount opposition against PM Berlusconi

ROME – Tens of thousands of protesters calling themselves the ‘Il Popolo Viola,’ or the ‘Purple People’ took to the streets of Rome at the weekend in opposition to Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi.

According to The Times, the group wore …. Original source  : Italy’s ‘Purple People’ mount opposition against PM Berlusconi.

Uruguay, Argentina on Secretary of State Clinton’s agenda Monday

Clinton to meet with Uruguay’s incoming president

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Troops from Uruguay are regularly among U.N. peacekeeping forces deployed around the world, and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is hoping to persuade that country’s new president to continue the support.
Jose Mujica, a former guerrilla leader, is the latest leftist president to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Obama to shell out $45.40 for booze after losing bet to Stephen Harper

TORONTO – US President Barack Obama will have to shell out 45.40 dollars for a case of 24 Molson Canadian, after he lost a bet to Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Obama, 48, lost the bet after Sidney Crosby scored the winning goal in overtime to win the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Obama to shell out $45.40 for booze after losing bet to Stephen Harper.

Pakistan Should act decisively against terrorism: PM

RIYADH – Addressing members of the Majlis-Al-Shura, a powerful council of intellectuals of Saudi Arabia, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, said: “India wishes to live in peace and friendship with its neighbours.
He also emphasised that India wanted good … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pakistan Should act decisively against terrorism: PM.

Sonia celebrates Holi with schoolchildren

NEW DELHI – Congress president Sonia Gandhi Monday celebrated Holi, the festival of colours, at her residence with a group of schoolchildren.
Wearing a black salwar kameez and a red dupatta, Gandhi applied colour on the faces of the children and also gifted them bouquets and packets of sweets when they visited her 10 … Read more »»».

No Holi celebrations for Nitish, Lalu

PATNA – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad did not celebrate Holi Monday to express solidarity with the family of Janata Dal-United (JD-U) legislator Abhay Singh who shot dead his wife and daughter before killing himself.

“Nitish Kumar did not play Holi to mourn Abhay’s death,” an official at … Read more >>>.

Silvio Berlusconi’s sexy election candidates line-up

LONDON – In spite of being criticized for undermining democratic process, Italy’s controversial prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has again put up sexy starlets as election candidates for his centre-Right party.

Among the candidates who will contest crucial elections …. Source  : Silvio Berlusconi’s sexy election candidates line-up.

Indian PM, Saudi monarch seal ties with Riyadh Declaration (Second Lead)

RIYADH – India and Saudi Arabia signed the Riyadh Declaration late Sunday night to put their seal of approval on rapidly growing ties that are moving towards a strategic partnership covering security, economic, defence, technology and political areas and including joint combat of terrorism.
The ‘Riyadh Declaration – A New Era of Strategic Partnership’ … Read more : Indian PM, Saudi monarch seal ties with Riyadh Declaration (Second Lead).

SKorea’s Lee calls for talks with NKorea, renews offer of incentives for disarmament

SKorea renews offer of incentives for disarmament
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s president said Monday that he wants to achieve “genuine” reconciliation with North Korea through dialogue and renewed his offer of a package of incentives for the North’s nuclear disarmament.
The North has recently reached out to Seoul and Washington following … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : SKorea’s Lee calls for talks with NKorea, renews offer of incentives for disarmament.

AP Top News at 8:54 p.m. EST

AP Top News at 8:54 p.m. EST
Chile quake death toll hits 708 as rescue ramps up
CONCEPCION, Chile – Heroism and banditry mingled on Chile’s shattered streets Sunday as rescuers braved aftershocks digging for survivors and the government sent soldiers and ordered a nighttime curfew to quell looting. The death toll climbed to 708 in one …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

AP Top News at 8:50 p.m. EST

AP Top News at 8:50 p.m. EST
Chile quake death toll hits 708 as rescue ramps up
CONCEPCION, Chile – Heroism and banditry mingled on Chile’s shattered streets Sunday as rescuers braved aftershocks digging for survivors and the government sent soldiers and ordered a nighttime curfew to quell looting. The death toll climbed to 708 in one …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : AP Top News at 8:50 p.m. EST.

AP Top News at 7:59 p.m. EST

AP Top News at 7:59 p.m. EST
Chile quake death toll hits 708 as rescue ramps up
CONCEPCION, Chile – Heroism and banditry mingled on Chile’s shattered streets Sunday as rescuers braved aftershocks digging for survivors and the government sent soldiers and ordered a nighttime curfew to quell looting. The death toll climbed to 708 in one …. Read the original article  : here.

AP Top News at 7:50 p.m. EST

AP Top News at 7:50 p.m. EST
Chile quake death toll hits 708 as rescue ramps up
CONCEPCION, Chile – Heroism and banditry mingled on Chile’s shattered streets Sunday as rescuers braved aftershocks digging for survivors and the government sent soldiers and ordered a nighttime curfew to quell looting. The death toll climbed to 708 in one …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

India, Saudi Arabia sign Riyadh Declaration

RIYADH – India and Saudi Arabia late Sunday signed Riyadh Declaration to cement ties and to raise bilateral cooperation to a strategic partnership covering security, economic, defence and political areas.
The ‘Riyadh Declaration – A New Era of Strategic Partnership’ was signed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Bin Abdul …. Read the original article  : India, Saudi Arabia sign Riyadh Declaration.

India, Saudi Arabia sign new Riyadh Declaration

RIYADH – India and Saudi Arabia signed a new Riyadh Declaration here Sunday, the second day of the three-day visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to this Islamic Kingdom.
The ‘Riyadh Declaration – A New Era of Strategic Partnership’ was signed by the prime minister and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz at …. Source  : India, Saudi Arabia sign new Riyadh Declaration.

APNewsBreak: RFK’s grandson decides against possible campaign for US House seat from Mass.

APNewsBreak: Kennedy III decides against House run

BOSTON – The grandson of Robert F. Kennedy has decided against running for the U.S. House from Massachusetts this year.
Joseph P. Kennedy III told The Associated Press on Sunday that “I’ve got a job I love being an assistant district attorney on the Cape, and I want to get … Read this article on Gaea Times at : APNewsBreak: RFK’s grandson decides against possible campaign for US House seat from Mass..

Gun-rights advocates across the country take their coffee with heat _ and Starbucks abides

Buzz and bullets: Gun fans cheer Starbucks’ policy
Dale Welch recently walked into a Starbucks in Virginia, handgun strapped to his waist, and ordered a banana Frappuccino with a cinnamon bun. He says the firearm drew a double-take from at least one customer, but not a peep from the baristas.
Welch’s … Read more : Gun-rights advocates across the country take their coffee with heat _ and Starbucks abides.

Following 10-day hospital stay, NJ Sen. Lautenberg plans to return to work Tuesday

NJ Sen. Frank Lautenberg going back to work

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg says he will return to work in Washington this week after being hospitalized with curable lymphoma of the stomach.
The 86-year-old Democrat was discharged from the hospital Thursday. He has been receiving chemotherapy since being diagnosed with the condition.
Lautenberg will attend … Original article on : Following 10-day hospital stay, NJ Sen. Lautenberg plans to return to work Tuesday.