A look at Republicans seeking to return to Washington politics

A look at Republicans seeking a Washington return
A look at some of the former Republican lawmakers intent on returning to Congress:
TOM CAMPBELL: A 10-year congressman, Supreme Court law clerk and California financial director, he is seeking the Republican Senate nomination against one-time Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina and state Assemblyman Chuck DeVore. The winner …. Source  : A look at Republicans seeking to return to Washington politics.

Pak govt. committed to bring Benazir’s assassins to justice at any cost: Kaira

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) government is committed to bring the masterminds of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s murder to justice.

Interacting with media persons after inaugurating a new building of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pak govt. committed to bring Benazir’s assassins to justice at any cost: Kaira.

Pak can play ‘pivotal’ role in war-torn Afghanistan: Gilani

ISLAMABAD – Pushing for playing a ‘greater’ role in Afghanistan, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Islamabad can play a pivotal role in stabilising the war torn neighbouring country.

In an interview with French daily Le Figaro, Gilani stressed that a stable and peaceful Afghanistan was in Pakistan’s …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pak can play ‘pivotal’ role in war-torn Afghanistan: Gilani.

Tharoor quotes Malayalam poet in his defence

NEW DELHI – Former minister Shashi Tharoor quoted lines from well-known Malayalam poet Vallathol Narayana Menon while making his defence in parliament Tuesday on the IPL Kochi franchise controversy.

Tharoor, who quit as minister Sunday, told the Lok Sabha that he had done nothing improper in “mentoring” the Kochi franchise. He quoted from the works …. Original article  : Tharoor quotes Malayalam poet in his defence.

Nepal hurtles towards chaos

KATHMANDU – With just 37 days left for Nepal to unveil a new constitution, the country has begun hurtling towards chaos with the three major parties still at daggers drawn and the key players admitting it would be impossible to execute the task.

Concern and fear began to mount Tuesday after Nilambar Acharya, chairman of the … Read more >>.

My conscience is clear, done nothing wrong: Tharoor

NEW DELHI – Shashi Tharoor, who quit his ministerial post over alleged links to the IPL Kochi franchise, said in the Lok Sabha Tuesday that his “conscience is clear” and that he had asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to have the charges against him thoroughly probed.
“My conscience is clear. I have …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : My conscience is clear, done nothing wrong: Tharoor.

My conscience is clear: Tharoor

NEW DELHI – Shashi Tharoor, who has resigned from his ministerial post amid an uproar over his alleged link to IPL’s Kochi bid, said his conscience was clear and he had done nothing “improper, unethical or illegal”.

“My conscience is clear. I have done nothing improper or unethical, least of all illegal,” Tharoor told Lok Sabha, …. Read the original article  : here.

Chandrababu Naidu Upbeat About Party

HYDERABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The president of the Telugu Desam party, Chandrababu Naidu is confident about the position of his party. He recently addressed a batch of TRS workers and expressed his opinion that the Telengana statehood issue has both political and mass implication. He clarified in his speech that he has instructed his party …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Chandrababu Naidu Upbeat About Party.

Communist rebels attack police patrol in Philippines, killing 4 and wounding 5

Communist rebels in Philippines kill 4 police

MANILA, Philippines – Communist rebels opened fire on a police patrol on a mountain road east of the Philippine capital Tuesday, killing four officers and wounding five in the latest clash in a decades-old insurgency.
About 20 New People’s Army rebels hid along the road in the township of Baras …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Communist rebels attack police patrol in Philippines, killing 4 and wounding 5.

Pak government contemplating action against Musharraf’s kin in Benazir murder case

ISLAMABAD – Following the UN commission’s enquiry report over former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination, the Pakistan government is contemplating action against some of former President General Pervez Musharraf’s close relatives, who have been indicted in the report.

According to sources, the Presidency is in consultations with various …. Original article  : Pak government contemplating action against Musharraf’s kin in Benazir murder case.

PM called Kerala leaders before accepting Tharoor resignation

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh phoned Congress’ Kerala unit chief Ramesh Chennithala and senior leader Oommen Chandy before accepting Shashi Tharoor’s resignation as minister of state for external affairs, party sources here said.
“The prime minister had spoken to Chennithala and Chandy over the phone before accepting Tharoor’s resignation. He telephoned … Read more >>>.

Re-vote in two Sri Lanka parliamentary districts opens

COLOMBO – Voting began Tuesday in two districts of Sri Lanka where polls were cancelled due to irregularities during parliamentary elections held on April 8, officials said.

The re-vote is being held in the Central Nawalapitiya electorate and in the northeastern Trincomalee district.
In Nawalapitiya, a minister of the ruling party was allegedly involved in driving …. Source  : Re-vote in two Sri Lanka parliamentary districts opens.

Puff on this: AP-CNBC Poll finds most Americans don’t want legalized pot, support medical use

AP-CNBC Poll: Most in US against legalizing pot

LOS ANGELES – Most Americans still oppose legalizing marijuana but larger majorities believe pot has medical benefits and the government should allow its use for that purpose, according to an Associated Press-CNBC poll released Tuesday.
Respondents were skeptical that crime would spike if marijuana is decriminalized or that it … Read : Puff on this: AP-CNBC Poll finds most Americans don’t want legalized pot, support medical use.

Okla. Senate OKs 5 abortion bills, including 1 mandating invasive ultrasound in many cases

Okla. lawmakers approve restrictive abortion bills

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has approved several bills that opponents say would make it more difficult or uncomfortable for women to get abortions.
One of the five bills the Republican-controlled Senate overwhelmingly approved Monday would require doctors to use a vaginal probe in cases where it would provide a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Okla. Senate OKs 5 abortion bills, including 1 mandating invasive ultrasound in many cases.

Obama interrupted at fundraiser for Boxer by opponents of ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ policy

Obama heckled by ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ opponents
LOS ANGELES – Opponents of the ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ policy on gays in the military interrupted President Barack Obama with heckling at a Los Angeles fundraiser for Sen. Barbara Boxer.
The protesters shouted to ask Obama what he is going to do about the policy, which … Read more : Obama interrupted at fundraiser for Boxer by opponents of ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ policy.

G20 labour ministers hold first meeting

WASHINGTON – Labour ministers of the Group of 20 (G20) bloc of major industrial and developing countries were holding their first meeting Tuesday to discuss ways to kickstart job growth.

The two-day summit will go ahead without key ministers from Germany, France and Britain, where air travel has been brought to a near standstill by volcanic … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : G20 labour ministers hold first meeting.

Major emitters meet to narrow climate differences after Copenhagen

WASHINGTON – Climate representatives of the world’s biggest polluters held their first meeting Monday since a disappointing Copenhagen summit failed to reach agreement on a new treaty.

The 17-nation Major Economies Forum gathered in Washington in hopes of narrowing the gap between wealthy and developing countries over tackling climate change, but sought to lower expectations for …. Read the original article  : Major emitters meet to narrow climate differences after Copenhagen.

State Department complains to Syria of illicit arms transfers to Hezbollah in Lebanon

US complains to Syria of arms sales to Hezbollah
WASHINGTON – The State Department summoned the senior Syrian diplomat in Washington on Monday to accuse his government of “provocative behavior” in supplying arms to the Iranian-aligned militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
A department statement announcing the complaint was imprecise about the alleged arms deals by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : State Department complains to Syria of illicit arms transfers to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Arizona Sens. McCain, Kyl again call for National Guard on border with Mexico

Ariz. Sens. McCain, Kyl call for Guard on border
PHOENIX – After the shooting death of a rancher, Sens. Jon Kyl and John McCain once again called Monday for National Guard troops to be deployed along Arizona’s border with Mexico.
The request for 3,000 troops was part of a 10-point plan that also includes hiring … Original article on : Arizona Sens. McCain, Kyl again call for National Guard on border with Mexico.

Venezuela’s Chavez hosts Latin American allies for independence celebrations, summit

Chavez hosts Latin American allies for summit

CARACAS, Venezuela – President Hugo Chavez marked the 200th anniversary of Venezuela’s independence movement with celebrations and a gathering of his closest Latin American allies.
Chavez greeted Raul Castro of Cuba, Evo Morales of Bolivia and other leaders Monday as he presided over a parade that included troops, Amazonian Indians … Read more >>>.