Cambodia to build memorial for journalists killed during Cambodian war

Cambodia to build memorial for slain journalists

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Cambodia will erect a memorial to nearly 40 foreign and Cambodian journalists who died covering a savage five-year war that ended with the triumph of the Khmer Rouge 35 years ago, a government official said Saturday.
The groundbreaking for the monument will take place at the …. Original article  : Cambodia to build memorial for journalists killed during Cambodian war.

Thai anti-government protesters turn out in droves for caravan through capital

Thai protesters stage weekend march around capital

BANGKOK – Tens of thousands of protesters riding motorcycles and crammed into trucks and cars rolled through the streets of the Thai capital Saturday in a giant caravan to rally residents to their “class war” against the government.
The “Red Shirt” protesters plan to follow up the march with a …. Original source  : Thai anti-government protesters turn out in droves for caravan through capital.

Manmohan Singh greets nation on ‘Navroz’

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday greeted the people of the country on the occasion of Navroz, the Parsi New Year.
Dr Singh said the festival brings values of peace and religious harmony in India, adding that the festival is also a living symbol of the rich diversity and the …. Original source  : Manmohan Singh greets nation on ‘Navroz’.

Alarm in Nepal as peace architect Koirala slips into coma

KATHMANDU – Alarm and concern began to spread like wildfire in Nepal after former prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala, the architect of the peace negotiations that ended a decade of Maoist insurgency, slipped into a coma Saturday after suffering from respiratory problems for nearly a fortnight.

Armed police forces were put on alert after the 85-year-old, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Alarm in Nepal as peace architect Koirala slips into coma.

Ex-Nepal PM lapses into coma, condition critical

KATHMANDU – Formal Nepal Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Girija Prasad Koirala’s health condition worsened on Saturday morning, and he was in coma.

According to Kantipur, doctors have put him on artificial respiration.
According to Dr. Arjun Karki, who is involved in Koirala’s treament, the leader is in critical condition after he fell unconscious this morning.
” …. Source article  : Ex-Nepal PM lapses into coma, condition critical.

India to pressurise developed nations on carbon emission cuts: Shyam Saran

NEW DELHI – The Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Climate Change, Shyam Saran, has said India would pressurise developed nations to commit on carbon emission cuts.

“We bring about as much pressure as we can so that the developed countries deliver on the commitment that they have already made, which is what they are trying to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : India to pressurise developed nations on carbon emission cuts: Shyam Saran.

Bangladesh Water Resource Minister meets Dr Singh

NEW DELHI – Bangladesh Water Resource Minister Ramesh Chandra Sen called on Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and discussed issues of mutual concern, including the sharing of water of Teesta river.
The Teesta River is among several rivers flowing from the Himalayas into Bangladesh, providing a lifeline to both farming and ecology in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bangladesh Water Resource Minister meets Dr Singh.

Remarks of President Obama Marking Nowruz

Today, I want to extend my best wishes to all who are celebrating Nowruz in the United States and around the world. On this New Year’s celebration,
friends and family have a unique opportunity to reflect on the year gone by; to celebrate their time together; and to share in their hopes for the
future.
One year ago, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Remarks of President Obama Marking Nowruz.

2 standard-bearer politicos lead crowded field in Colombian presidential race

2 familiar faces face off for Colombian pres

BOGOTA – Former Foreign Minister Noemi Sanin has defeated Colombian President Alvaro Uribe’s hand-picked successor for the Conservative Party’s presidential nomination in a close primary.
Results after five days of counting show Sanin beat former Agriculture Minister Andres Felipe Arias by 1.11 million to 1.08 million votes in Sunday’s …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 2 standard-bearer politicos lead crowded field in Colombian presidential race.

Thai anti-government protesters begin march across capital to be followed by ‘blood-painting’

Thai protesters begin weekend march around capital

BANGKOK – Protesters riding thousands of motorcycles and crammed into trucks and cars set off Saturday for a daylong caravan through the streets of the Thai capital, hoping to enlist residents in their “class war” against the government.
They plan to follow up the march with a “blood painting” on …. Source  : Thai anti-government protesters begin march across capital to be followed by ‘blood-painting’.

US-Pakistan strategic dialogue not at India’s expense: Holbrooke

WASHINGTON – The first strategic dialogue between the United States and Pakistan here next week would not be at the expense of India or any other country in the region, according to a top US diplomat.
“We have an important strategic dialogue with India and with other countries, including China. It makes it all … Read this article on Gaea Times at : US-Pakistan strategic dialogue not at India’s expense: Holbrooke.

Mayawati: Will her garland turn into noose? (Comment)

The apparently bizarre nature of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati’s politics can be understood by remembering that she is driven by an intense desire to make a mark in politics and, moreover, to do so in a manner which she believes will impress the core group of her supporters, the Dalits.

As a newcomer in politics …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chief: SD Police followed policy in outing of lesbian Air Force sgt. who was later discharged

Chief: SD Police followed rules in AF sgt’s outing

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City’s police chief said in a report released Friday that he regrets his department’s outing of a lesbian Air Force sergeant led to her military discharge, but that his officers followed department protocol.
Chief Steve Allender said the Rapid City Police Department will … Read more >>.

Wife of 87-year-old Venezuelan ex-president calls attempt to extradite him ridiculous

Ex-leader won’t return to Venezuela, wife says

CARACAS, Venezuela – The wife of former Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez ridiculed an attempt to extradite her husband from the United States, suggesting that President Hugo Chavez is attempting to create a spectacle to distract from domestic problems.
Cecilia Matos said in a telephone interview from Miami on Friday … Read more »».

After elderly NYC couple gets 50 door-pounding visits, top cop apologizes, brings cheesecake

NYC cops sorry for pounding couple’s door 50 times

NEW YORK – Cheesecake in hand, the police commissioner personally apologized Friday for the 50 or so mistaken, door-pounding visits that police have made to the home of a bewildered elderly Brooklyn couple in the past eight years.
It seems a glitch in computer records had led them … Read : After elderly NYC couple gets 50 door-pounding visits, top cop apologizes, brings cheesecake.

With domestic woes, hot war in Afghanistan, many allow date of Iraqi invasion to go unnoticed

7th anniversary of Iraq War passes, little noticed

RALEIGH, N.C. – It was a day like any other day – except that it was the seventh anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. And, for the most part, that was forgotten.
“Honestly, with everything that’s going on in my personal life, it slipped my mind,” said Chris …. Source article  : With domestic woes, hot war in Afghanistan, many allow date of Iraqi invasion to go unnoticed.

NYC police commissioner apologizes to elderly Brookyn couple for dozens of mistaken visits

NYC top cop apologizes to couple in 80s for visits

NEW YORK – Cheesecake in hand, the police commissioner personally apologized Friday for the 50 or so mistaken, door-pounding visits that police have made to the home of a bewildered elderly Brooklyn couple in the past eight years.
It seems a glitch in computer records had led …. Read the original article  : NYC police commissioner apologizes to elderly Brookyn couple for dozens of mistaken visits.

Unilever spent $40,000 lobbying government in 4Q on sugar policy, foreign trade

Unilever spent $40,000 lobbying government in 4Q

WASHINGTON – The U.S. unit of Unilever, maker of Dove soap, Skippy peanut butter and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, spent $40,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby the government on sugar policy, and safe baby products, according to a recent disclosure report.
That’s less than the $60,000 it spent …. Read the original article  : here.

Procter & Gamble spent $842,000 lobbying in 4Q on taxes, foreign trade

Procter & Gamble spent $842K lobbying in 4Q

WASHINGTON – The Procter & Gamble Co., maker of Old Spice, Tampax and Iams, spent $824,821 in the fourth quarter to lobby the government on taxes and foreign trade, according to a recent disclosure report.
That’s less than the $995,422 it spent in the same period last year and …. Original article  : Procter & Gamble spent $842,000 lobbying in 4Q on taxes, foreign trade.

Judge orders renegotiation of settlement for ground zero workers suing over WTC illnesses

Judge orders renegotiation of 9/11 settlement

NEW YORK – A federal judge has rejected a multimillion-dollar legal settlement for people sickened by dust from the World Trade Center.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said in court Friday that the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn’t include enough money for the workers.
He also …. Original source  : Judge orders renegotiation of settlement for ground zero workers suing over WTC illnesses.