Navi Mumbai polls: Police arrest 15 after NCP, Congress activists clash

MUMBAI – Navi Mumbai Police cracked down on activists of the Congress party and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Sunday after both sides clashed with each other during area municipal corporation polls.

Both NCP and Congress activists alleged that …. Source article  : Navi Mumbai polls: Police arrest 15 after NCP, Congress activists clash.

Lack of money stalls Obama’s jobs agenda; GOP objects, as does leading Senate Democrat

Obama election-year jobs agenda stalls in Congress
WASHINGTON – Seven months before voters determine control of Congress, the election-year jobs agenda promised by President Barack Obama and Democrats is running out of steam.
That’s because Democrats have no money to pay for the program.
Both Republicans and the Democratic chairman of the Senate Budget Committee objected … Read more >>>.

3 days of voting kicks off in Sudan’s elections despite opposition calls for delay

Voting begins in Sudan’s historic elections

KHARTOUM, Sudan – Three days of voting began Sunday in Sudan’s first competitive elections in nearly a quarter century despite repeated opposition calls to delay the vote.
In Khartoum, turnout was lighter than expected in the first few hours of voting, aside from a few enthusiastic supporters of President Omar al-Bashir.
The …. Original article  : 3 days of voting kicks off in Sudan’s elections despite opposition calls for delay.

Poland, in a state of mourning, awaits repatriation of bodies of president, first lady

Poland waits repatriation of president, first lady

WARSAW, Poland – Poland is enveloped in mourning, with many attending church services to mark the loss of many of the country’s elite, including President Lech Kaczynski, in a plane crash in Russia.
At the Field Cathedral of the Polish Army, hundreds gathered for Sunday morning Mass and left flowers, … Read more »»».

‘Designing Women’ star Dixie Carter dies at 70; used charm and looks to win host of TV roles

‘Designing Women’ star Dixie Carter dies at 70

LOS ANGELES – “Designing Women” star Dixie Carter, whose Southern charm and natural beauty won her a host of television roles, has died at age 70.
Carter died Saturday morning, according to publicist Steve Rohr, who represents Carter and her husband, actor Hal Holbrook. He declined to disclose the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Designing Women’ star Dixie Carter dies at 70; used charm and looks to win host of TV roles.

Protesters reject new talks after clashes in Bangkok kill 20, including Japanese journalist

Thai protesters reject talks after deadly clashes

BANGKOK – Anti-government protesters dug into their encampments around Bangkok and rejected talk of negotiations Sunday after a monthlong standoff escalated into clashes that killed 20 people in Thailand’s worst political violence in nearly two decades.
Bullet casings, rocks and pools of blood littered the streets near a main tourist [..] Read the original article: here.

19 more dead, 800 injured in Thai political violence

BANGKOK – Fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has said that he is quite traumatised by the violent confrontations between his Red Shirt supporters and Thai soldiers on Saturday.

The clashes on Saturday resulted in at least 19 deaths and more than 800 injured.
“Thaksin would like the red-shirts to use …. Source  : 19 more dead, 800 injured in Thai political violence.

Fighting bitterly contested election, British leaders make campaign a family affair

British election becomes a family affair
LONDON – One wants to dispel the notion that he’s half-man, half-machine. The other wants to banish the notion that he’s too posh for office. So in a break with tradition, the men fighting to become Britain’s prime minister are turning to their wives for help.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown and …. Original article  : Fighting bitterly contested election, British leaders make campaign a family affair.

North Carolina-bound Harrison Barnes leads US junior team to 101-97 victory over world players

Barnes has 27 in US junior team’s 101-97 win

PORTLAND, Ore. – North Carolina-bound Harrison Barnes scored 27 points and the U.S. Junior National Select Team beat a team of young international players at the Nike Hoop Summit on Saturday night.
Barnes, a 6-foot-8 guard from Ames (Iowa) High School, hit a key 3-pointer that put Team …. Source  : North Carolina-bound Harrison Barnes leads US junior team to 101-97 victory over world players.

Actress Dixie Carter dies at 70; ‘Designing Women’ star used Southern charm on TV, Broadway

‘Designing Women’ actress Dixie Carter dies at 70

LOS ANGELES – “Designing Women” star Dixie Carter, whose Southern charm and natural beauty won her a host of television roles, has died at age 70.
Carter died Saturday morning, according to publicist Steve Rohr, who represents Carter and her husband, actor Hal Holbrook. He declined to disclose the … Read more >>>.

Japanese TV cameraman for Reuters shot to death while covering Thai protest clash

Japanese cameraman killed covering Thai protests

TOKYO – A Japanese TV cameraman who worked for Reuters for more than 15 years was among those killed in a bloody clash in Thailand between anti-government protesters and soldiers.
Hiro Muramoto, 43, was shot Saturday while covering fighting in Bangkok, when Thai soldiers fired rubber bullets into crowds and live … Original article on : Japanese TV cameraman for Reuters shot to death while covering Thai protest clash.

Protesters shun talks after clashes in Bangkok kill 18, including Japanese journalist

Protesters shun talks after deadly Bangkok clashes

BANGKOK – Anti-government protesters said Sunday they would not negotiate an end to violence in the Thai capital after savage clashes between activists and soldiers that killed at least 18 people and injured hundreds.
Thousands of “Red Shirt” protesters swarmed back into an area that had briefly been taken by …. Original article  : Protesters shun talks after clashes in Bangkok kill 18, including Japanese journalist.

Lawmakers tell crowd they’ll push for immigration reform as rallies held in US cities

Thousands rally for immigration reform across US

LAS VEGAS – Thousands of people rallied Saturday in several cities in a bid to urge Congress to act swiftly on immigration reform.
Outside a federal building in Las Vegas, demonstrators cheered Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., who told them they’re committed to making immigration …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Lawmakers tell crowd they’ll push for immigration reform as rallies held in US cities.

Thai troops retreat from street battles with protesters; 18 dead, including foreign journalist

Thai army pulls back from protest clashes; 18 dead

BANGKOK – Savage clashes between protesters and Thai soldiers killed at least 18 people and injured hundreds before both sides retreated, no closer to ending a monthlong occupation of parts of the capital by demonstrators demanding new elections. Hopes were expressed for negotiations Sunday.
Bullet casings, rocks and …. Original article  : Thai troops retreat from street battles with protesters; 18 dead, including foreign journalist.

Smaller-than-expected crowds at Cuba’s ‘concert for the homeland’ to defend government

Cuba concert to counter critics draws sparse crowd

HAVANA – A surprisingly small crowd sweated and sang along to performances by Cuban rock, folk and salsa stars Saturday, at what the communist government billed as a politically important “concert for the homeland.”
Organizers had said the show would be headlined by Cuba’s most famous folk singer, Silvio …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Smaller-than-expected crowds at Cuba’s ‘concert for the homeland’ to defend government.

Upsets may be likely in some governors’ races for both parties

Governors’ races may be tough for incumbents
NEW YORK – Even Republicans were looking at New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, as a lock this fall to succeed retiring Gov. David Paterson and claim the seat long held by his famous father, Mario Cuomo.
Once Republican Scott Brown showed that Democrats in Massachusetts …. Original source  : Upsets may be likely in some governors’ races for both parties.

Embattled Repubican chairman Michael Steele acknowledges mistakes, vows to move on

GOP chairman Steele says ‘I’ve made mistakes’
NEW ORLEANS – In damage control mode, GOP national chairman Michael Steele on Saturday sought to quell the furor over his management of the Republican National Committee by acknowledging errors and vowing to learn from them.
“I’m the first here to admit that I’ve made mistakes, and it’s …. Source  : Embattled Repubican chairman Michael Steele acknowledges mistakes, vows to move on.

By a single vote, an absent Romney wins 2012 test vote

Romney wins 2012 test vote
NEW ORLEANS – Mitt Romney didn’t attend the Southern Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, but still got a boost from those at the conference.
The former Massachusetts governor won a test vote of likely 2012 presidential candidates – by one vote. He got 439.
Texas Rep. Ron Paul came in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Embattled GOP chairman Michael Steele acknowledges mistakes, vows to move on

GOP chairman Steele: ‘I’ve made mistakes’
NEW ORLEANS – In damage control mode, GOP national chairman Michael Steele on Saturday sought to quell the furor over his management of the Republican National Committee by acknowledging errors and vowing to learn from them.
“I’m the first here to admit that I’ve made mistakes, and it’s been …. Read the original article  : here.

Clinton calls Kyrgyzstan’s interim leader to pledge US aid after its president was deposed

Clinton calls Kyrgyzstan’s interim leader
WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has spoken with Kyrgyzstan’s interim leader to convey U.S. support after that country’s president was deposed.

The State Department says Clinton telephoned Roza Otunbayeva on Saturday to offer humanitarian aid and to discuss the need for stability in the region. It comes after Kyrgyzstan’s …. Source  : Gaea News Network.