Lok Sabha adjourned over Bareilly violence

NEW DELHI – Parties across the political spectrum, including the Congress, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Monday joined hands against the communal violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district, leading to the Lok Sabha being adjourned.
Speaker Meira Kumar initially allowed SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav to raise the …. Source  : Lok Sabha adjourned over Bareilly violence.

Inspectors can’t repeat runaway Prius’ stuck accelerator but opinions split on driver’s story

Views split on Calif runaway Prius driver’s story

SAN DIEGO – This much is not in dispute: Inspectors could not duplicate the sudden, unintended acceleration that a motorist reported last week when his Toyota Prius reached 94 mph on a California freeway. They tried during a two-hour test drive.
Disagreements begin over what that means.
John Gomez, an …. Read the original article  : Inspectors can’t repeat runaway Prius’ stuck accelerator but opinions split on driver’s story.

Rajya Sabha revokes suspension of four SP MPs

NEW DELHI – The Rajya Sabha Monday revoked the suspension of four Samajwadi Party (SP) members, amongst the seven MPs against whom action was taken for their unruly behaviour before the debate on the women’s reservation bill last week.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal moved a motion recommending termination of action taken against Veerpal Singh …. Source  : Rajya Sabha revokes suspension of four SP MPs.

Obama travels to Ohio, rallying support for health care overhaul that Dems admit lacks votes

Obama heads to Ohio looking for health care votes
WASHINGTON – Increasingly eager to finish work on his top domestic priority, President Barack Obama heads to northeast Ohio on Monday with a final sales pitch for health care legislation.
The top Democratic vote-counter in the House says that right now, the bill lacks support to …. Original article  : Obama travels to Ohio, rallying support for health care overhaul that Dems admit lacks votes.

Some common problems when filling out US census forms: Household, residence and race

Common problems when filling out US census forms

Some common problems when filling out U.S. census forms, which arrive by mail beginning Monday:
-HOUSEHOLD AND RESIDENCE: These are determined by where people live or sleep most of the time as of April 1. Household members should include babies born on or before April 1, 2010, as well … Original article on : Some common problems when filling out US census forms: Household, residence and race.

With money and politics at stake, US census forms arrive in the mail; next few weeks critical

US census forms arrive in the mail: What to expect

WASHINGTON – More than 120 million U.S. census forms begin arriving Monday in mailboxes around the country.
The government’s once-a-decade population count will be used to divvy up congressional seats and more than $400 billion in federal aid. Fast-growing states in the South and the West could …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : With money and politics at stake, US census forms arrive in the mail; next few weeks critical.

Nuclear liability bill not tabled in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI – Given the fierce opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left parties, the government Monday decided against moving the contentious Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill in the Lok Sabha.
The BJP, opposing the bill “tooth and nail”, had moved a notice against it at the introduction stage …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Odisha’ bill in Lok Sabha Monday

NEW DELHI – The government will Monday move in the Lok Sabha a constitutional amendment bill that proposes to rename Orissa as Odisha.
Home Minister P. Chidambaram will table the Orissa (alteration of name) Bill 2010 in the lower house in the afternoon.
The move to introduce the bill comes months after a resolution … Original article on : ‘Odisha’ bill in Lok Sabha Monday.

Government to table nuclear bill amid fierce opposition

NEW DELHI – The government was Monday set to move the contentious Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill in the Lok Sabha amid fierce opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left parties.
The nuclear liability bill seeks to cap and limit the liability for the operator of a nuclear …. Source article  : Government to table nuclear bill amid fierce opposition.

Experts to Hasina: balance ties with Delhi, Beijing

DHAKA – Experts from various fields have advised Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who embarks on her Beijing visit Wednesday, to “balance” ties with larger neighbours India and China.
One regional power should be a “counterweight”, even a “deterrent” to the other, she was told amid a flurry of discussions on the eve of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Experts to Hasina: balance ties with Delhi, Beijing.

Thai government rejects protesters’ ultimatum

BANGKOK – The Thai government has rejected an ultimatum by tens of thousands of provincial protesters to dissolve parliament and call for new elections by mid-Monday.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva publicly rejected the call to resign as thousands of protesters began gathering outside the government’s peacekeeping command headquarters at the 11th Infantry Regiment in Bangkok to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Thai government rejects protesters’ ultimatum.

Pro-Uribe parties dominate elections for Colombia’s Senate; no early trend for lower house

Pro-Uribe parties dominate Colombia’s Senate vote

BOGOTA – Candidates from parties allied with outgoing President Alvaro Uribe dominated Sunday’s elections in Colombia to replace a Congress tarnished by lawmakers’ links to far-right criminal bands.
One of those parties, largely made up of relatives and friends of lawmakers jailed or under investigation for allegedly aiding and benefiting from … Read more >>.

Terror groups, state infringing media freedom in northeast

GUWAHATI – The media in India’s restive northeast is caught in a Catch-22 situation with journalists becoming targets of separatist groups, the state government, and the mafia, leading to an infringement of press freedom in at least two states, Manipur and Assam.

The figures are shocking – at least 25 journalists killed in the past two …. Source  : Terror groups, state infringing media freedom in northeast.

Paper: Defense official masterminded private spy operation in Afghanistan, Pakistan

Paper: Defense official ran private spy operation

WASHINGTON – A Defense Department official is under investigation for hiring private contractors to gather intelligence on suspected insurgents in Afghanistan and Pakistan, The New York Times reported Sunday.
That information was then supplied to military units and intelligence officials, the Times said, citing anonymous military and business sources in … Original article on : Paper: Defense official masterminded private spy operation in Afghanistan, Pakistan.

Pink Everest: Nepal, in late-blooming sexual revolution, beckons the gay tourism market

Pink Everest: Nepal appeals for gay tourists

KATMANDU, Nepal – Nepal wants to paint Mount Everest pink.
It wants gay honeymooners trekking through the Himalayas.
It wants to host the world’s highest same-sex wedding at Everest base camp.
But mainly, the conservative Hindu nation wants a chunk of the multibillion dollar gay tourist market to help pull it out …. Source  : Pink Everest: Nepal, in late-blooming sexual revolution, beckons the gay tourism market.

Sen. Harry Reid’s wife released from hospital after undergoing surgery following crash

Sen. Harry Reid’s wife released from hospital

RENO, Nev. – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s wife has been released from a Virginia hospital, where she was taken after being seriously injured in a traffic accident.
Reid spokesman Jon Summers confirmed the news about Landra Reid on Sunday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
The 69-year-old Landra Reid …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sen. Harry Reid’s wife released from hospital after undergoing surgery following crash.

Thailand protesters move on Army base to topple government

BANGKOK – Tens of thousands of protesters launched a car convoy on the Thai government’s peace-keeping command headquarters in Bangkok in an effort to force Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to dissolve parliament and call for new elections.

Over the weekend the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), also called the red shirts for their colour … Original source on Gaea Times at : Thailand protesters move on Army base to topple government.

94 found to have lead poisoning in SW China; authorities order lead ingot factory to close

94 people in SW China found to have lead poisoning

BEIJING – Chinese authorities have ordered the closure of a lead ingot factory in the country’s southwest after 94 people, including 88 children, in nearby villages were found to have lead poisoning.
Reports of lead poisoning have emerged around the country since last year, highlighting the heavy … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 94 found to have lead poisoning in SW China; authorities order lead ingot factory to close.

Publicist: ‘Mission: Impossible,”Airplane’ star Peter Graves dies in Los Angeles at age 83

‘Mission: Impossible’ star Peter Graves dies in LA

LOS ANGELES – Peter Graves, the tall, stalwart actor likely best known for his portrayal of Jim Phelps, leader of a gang of special agents who battled evil conspirators in the long-running television series “Mission: Impossible,” died Sunday.
Graves died of an apparent heart attack outside his Los Angeles … Read more »».

Russia’s ruling party heads for victory in regional balloting, amid signs of voter discontent

Russia’s ruling party heads for victory
MOSCOW – The ruling United Russia party appeared headed for an expected victory in regional elections Sunday, according to partial results, although many disgruntled voters threw their support behind opposition candidates.
With about 25 percent of votes counted, United Russia looked set to lose one high-profile contest – the [..] Read the original article: here.