Karzai to meet UN commission probing Benazir murder following Zardari’s request

LAHORE – Afghan President Hamid Karzai has agreed to meet the UN commission probing the death of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto following a request from President Asif Ali Zardari.

According to a private television channel, Karzai would meet members of the commission in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Karzai to meet UN commission probing Benazir murder following Zardari’s request.

Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti Triggers Political Turmoil

LUCKNOW, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It is quite sad to note that the 119th birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar, the legendary Dalit leader has got mired in political turf war and turmoil. The Congress and BSP are engaged in a battle of winning the trust of the Dalits at Ambedkarnagar. As one can understand the party …. Source article  : Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti Triggers Political Turmoil.

Polish president – a difficult man when alive, popular in death

WARSAW – In his lifetime Lech Kaczynski was a very difficult man and his approval rate had gone down to less than 20 percent. But after his death he has become a very popular person, next only to the late Pope John Paul II, a Polish native.
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Michelle Obama launches international agenda in Mexico on first solo visit as first lady

Michelle Obama launches solo agenda on Mexico tour
MEXICO CITY – Two months after rolling out a national campaign against childhood obesity in the U.S., first lady Michelle Obama is setting her sights on the rest of the world and the role she wants to play in it.
She is on her first solo visit … Read : Michelle Obama launches international agenda in Mexico on first solo visit as first lady.

Cyber Command nominee says military can fire back in cyber attacks, must follow rules of war

Military asserts right to return cyber attacks
WASHINGTON – The U.S. must fire back against cyber attacks swiftly and strongly and should act to counter or disable a threat even when the identity of the attacker is unknown, the director of the National Security Agency told Congress.
Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander, who is … Original article on : Cyber Command nominee says military can fire back in cyber attacks, must follow rules of war.

PM goes overseas, but Tharoor steals headlines (Washington Diary)

WASHINGTON – Shashi Tharoor has again shown his talent for stealing headlines every time the prime minister travels overseas. This is the second time in a row Tharoor, junior foreign minister and a former UN diplomat, has created a big splash during a foreign trip by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
When the prime minister …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Important bills likely in Budget Session-II (To go with parliament curtain raiser)

NEW DELHI – Apart from the women’s reservation bill passed by the Rajya Sabha and the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2010, to replace an ordinance, no significant legislation was passed in parliament in the first part of the budget session.

Some important bills listed for introduction or passage in … Read : Important bills likely in Budget Session-II (To go with parliament curtain raiser).

Many pitfalls ahead for UPA over crucial bills

NEW DELHI – Parliament opens after a month-long break Thursday with the government on decidedly shaky ground as it tries to think of ways to steer crucial bills through an unhelpful opposition, decides strategy on how to save the finance bill and prepares to combat criticism on internal security issues.

Three legislative measures of the Congress-led … Original article on : Many pitfalls ahead for UPA over crucial bills.

Gilani admits threat of ‘dirty bombs’ more real than ever

WASHINGTON – Admitting for the first time that the threat of extremists having nuclear bombs is more real than ever, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has once again assured the international community that Islamabad has made all possible arrangements to ward off any ‘misadventure on this count.’

Speaking during a dinner hosted …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Fully committed’ Pak working with India on confidence building measures: Gilani

WASHINGTON – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has reiterated that his country’s ‘democratic’ government is fully committed to ensure nuclear security, adding that it is working with India on several confidence building measures in order to address all pending issues between both the countries.
Interacting …. Source article  : ‘Fully committed’ Pak working with India on confidence building measures: Gilani.

Prime Minister to check all facts on Tharoor’s role in IPL auction

WASHINGTON – Amid protests by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding a CBI probe and sacking of Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor for his alleged role in the Indian Premier League auction, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Wednesday …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Prime Minister to check all facts on Tharoor’s role in IPL auction.

Manmohan Singh would visit Pak soon: Gilani

WASHINGTON – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that his Indian counterpart Dr. Manmohan Singh has accepted his offer to visit Islamabad.
Speaking during a short media briefing after the conclusion of the two-day nuclear security summit here, Gilani said Dr. Singh …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Manmohan Singh would visit Pak soon: Gilani.

India, China working for practical solution to border issue: PM

WASHINGTON – Ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Brazil, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said India and China were working hard to find “pragmatic solution” to the border problem and were working closely on an array of global issues, including climate change.
“We have the border problem and that problem … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India, China working for practical solution to border issue: PM.

No drift in India-US ties: Manmohan

WASHINGTON – Discounting suggestions that Indo-US relations were in a drift or were not as warm as they used to be under the previous Bush administration, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the two countries enjoyed a multi-faceted relationship and was not just a “single track operation”.
“Well I have a very good relationship with …. Source article  : No drift in India-US ties: Manmohan.

After Nepal government, India conveys concern to Maoists

KATHMANDU – A day after formally conveying its displeasure to the Nepal government for scrapping a deal with an Indian state-owned company to print Nepali passports, India Wednesday conveyed its concern at the growing anti-Indian activities of Nepals former Maoist guerrillas to the ex-rebels themselves.

India’s ambassador to Nepal, Rakesh Sood, Wednesday met Maoist chief and …. Original source  : After Nepal government, India conveys concern to Maoists.

We will continue to set up parks: Mayawati

LUCKNOW – The Uttar Pradesh government will continue to set up parks and memorials in the names of Dalit icons despite the criticism by political opponents of the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party, Chief Minister Mayawati suggested Wednesday.

“We have been constructing parks and memorials in the names of important Dalit and OBC (Other Backward Classes) personalities … Read this article on Gaea Times at : We will continue to set up parks: Mayawati.

India does not favour Iran sanctions

WASHINGTON – Even as the US is engaged in gathering support for sanctions against Iran, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told President Barack Obama that while India did not favour Iran’s nuclear weapon ambitions, sanctions only hurt the poor.
Manmohan Singh said he had told Obama “we do not favour Iran’s nuclear weapon ambitions. I …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Thai protesters to consolidate forces in Bangkok, but cancel march on army base

Thai protesters to consolidate forces in Bangkok

BANGKOK – Anti-government protesters said they will consolidate their forces in the commercial heart of the Thai capital after canceling a march Wednesday on a military camp where the prime minister has sheltered during their month-old campaign to oust him.
A failed attempt by security forces to flush thousands of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Thai protesters to consolidate forces in Bangkok, but cancel march on army base.

Rahul to pay tribute to Ambedkar pic not statue in Mayawati land

AMBEDKARNAGAR – Denied permission to garland a statue of B.R. Ambedkar in this town named after him, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi has opted to offer floral tributes to a picture of the architect of the constitution on his birth anniversary here Wednesday.

Local Congress workers have hastily mobilised a large portrait of Ambedkar, which has … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rahul to pay tribute to Ambedkar pic not statue in Mayawati land.

Glendale City Council approves Reinsdorf group’s Coyotes proposal, votes down 2nd group

Glendale council OKs Reinsdorf group’s proposal

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Glendale City Council has voted in favor a proposed arena lease agreement submitted by a group headed by Chicago sports mogul Jerry Reinsdorf that is seeking to buy the Phoenix Coyotes.
The council acted on a second proposal Tuesday night, rejecting a plan submitted by Ice Edge …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Glendale City Council approves Reinsdorf group’s Coyotes proposal, votes down 2nd group.