Political News – Newsletter for May 9, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Violent clashes erupt between Maoist protesters and police in Nepal’s capital, several injured
Police, Maoists clash in Nepal, several injured
KATMANDU, Nepal – Riot police clashed with thousands of communists demonstrating outside the government’s main offices in the Nepalese capital on Sunday, injuring several protesters and police officers.
Police fired tear gas to disperse the demonstrators who gathered to block the complex housing key offices, including the prime minister’s, in …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Violent clashes erupt between Maoist protesters and police in Nepal’s capital, several injured.
Russia’s Medvedev salutes Allies on 65th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany
Foreign troops join Russians in Victory Day parade
MOSCOW – Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev has paid tribute to all the countries of the “anti-Hitler” coalition that defeated Nazi Germany 65 years ago as thousands of soldiers marched across Red Square.
Troops from the United States, Britain and France joined the Russian armed forces for the Victory Day … Read more >>>.
West Virginia Democrat delivered the pork, now he faces anti-incumbent anger
Veteran Democrat faces anti-incumbent challenge
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Democratic Rep. Alan Mollohan has delivered for his West Virginia district for nearly three decades – steering millions of dollars in projects that have helped an anemic economy.
But such earmarking by a powerful member of the House Appropriations Committee has drawn scrutiny and stirred … Read : West Virginia Democrat delivered the pork, now he faces anti-incumbent anger.
West Virginia Democrat delivered federal dollars for district yet faces anti-incumbent wave
Anti-incumbent mood challenge to veteran Democrat
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Democratic Rep. Alan Mollohan has long delivered for West Virginia by steering millions of dollars in projects.
But such earmarking has drawn scrutiny and stirred anti-Washington fervor. The powerful member of the House Appropriations Committee is now facing a tough challenge with his first contested primary …. Source : West Virginia Democrat delivered federal dollars for district yet faces anti-incumbent wave.
Gay MP seeks ’senile’ Nepal politicians’ boycott
KATHMANDU – With an unparalleled constitutional crisis less than three weeks away and Nepal’s political parties still squabbling among themselves, the nation’s only openly gay MP and founder of the gay rights movement Saturday called for a boycott of all “senile politicians”.
“The political culture in Nepal is the reason behind our problems,” said an enraged …. Source article : Gay MP seeks ’senile’ Nepal politicians’ boycott.
Parliament disruption: Democracy or playing to the gallery?
NEW DELHI – Dissent is integral to democracy, maintain opposition MPs to justify the frequent disruptions of parliament during the just-concluded budget session that led to crucial legislative business being affected. However, some in the ruling Congress suggest a way out could be to curtail live television coverage as opposition MPs wanted to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Parliament disruption: Democracy or playing to the gallery?.
Philippines says Monday’s vote will be successful despite computer glitch and violence
Philippine automated polls a test of democracy
MANILA, Philippines – Despite scattered violence and a scramble to fix a computer glitch, officials said Sunday that the Philippines’ first automated presidential and local elections this week will be a successful test of its fragile democracy.
Opposition Sen. Benigno Aquino III, the son of revered pro-democracy icons, has topped …. Source : Philippines says Monday’s vote will be successful despite computer glitch and violence.
Tharoor chafes at double standards (Capital Buzz)
NEW DELHI – He quit in the face of controversy, but what about others? Shashi Tharoor is apparently upset with the Congress leadership for treating Telecommunications Minister A. Raja and Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel with kid gloves and not applying the same political yardstick to them on the issue of probity in … Read more : Tharoor chafes at double standards (Capital Buzz).
Intelligence officials: Suspected US missiles kill 10 in northwestern Pakistan
Intel officials: US missiles kill 10 in Pakistan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan – Suspected U.S. missiles killed 10 people in a militant-controlled region close to the Afghan border Sunday, the first such strike since an alleged Pakistani-trained extremist was linked to a bombing attempt in Times Square.
Last week’s failed car bomb in New York City has …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Gandhi effect: Full on help for Haryana’s Dalit victims
HISAR – Call it the effect of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit or a reported reprimand from party president Sonia Gandhi to the Haryana government, official help is suddenly pouring in for Dalit victims of violence in Mirchpur village.
The Congress government in Haryana has come up with jobs, financial help running into lakhs …. Source article : Gandhi effect: Full on help for Haryana’s Dalit victims.
Police baton charge Congress, BJP activists in Ujjain
UJJAIN – Activists of both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were baton charged by police at Ujjain on Saturday.
This incident took place when they indulged in fisticuffs and almost rioting over the laying of the foundation stone for the Mahakal Dwar, a gateway to the city.
The bone of contention arose since …. Original source : Police baton charge Congress, BJP activists in Ujjain.
Zia to launch movement to oust Hasina government
DHAKA – Bangladesh’s opposition leader Khaleda Zia has said she would launch a movement May 19 to oust the Sheikh Hasina government.
Hasina signed pacts during her visits to China, Saudi Arabia and other countries, but it is the five pacts signed with India during her January visit to New Delhi that … Read more : Zia to launch movement to oust Hasina government.
65 years on, Germans find new respect for Russia
BERLIN – In the last days of April 1945, Vladimir Zhilkin was a young officer fighting his way through the terrified suburbs of Berlin, as the Soviet military juggernaut closed in on Adolf Hitler.
“We came through Karlshorst, and got to the power station at Rummelsberg,” he says, clear-eyed and decked out in medals and uniform … Read more >>>.
Afghan Army official: 4 Afghans beheaded, 10 militants killed in fierce gunbattle
4 Afghans beheaded in fierce fight with militants
KABUL – Four members of a community defense force protecting villagers in western Afghanistan were beheaded by militants in a weekend battle, an Afghan army official said Sunday.
Maj. Zainudin Sharifi, the commander of the Afghan National Army’s rapid-response team in Herat province, said the fighting occurred Saturday in … Read more : Afghan Army official: 4 Afghans beheaded, 10 militants killed in fierce gunbattle.
US diplomat ‘troubled’ by election developments in Myanmar as he embarks on 2nd visit
US envoy ‘troubled’ by Myanmar’s election run-up
YANGON, Myanmar – A top U.S. official said Sunday that Washington is “troubled” by the political environment created by Myanmar’s hard-line military regime ahead of the country’s first elections in 20 years.
Kurt Campbell, assistant secretary of state for East Asia, began his second visit …. Original source : US diplomat ‘troubled’ by election developments in Myanmar as he embarks on 2nd visit.
Intelligence officials: Suspected US missiles kill 5 in northwestern Pakistan
Intel officials: US missiles kill 5 in Pakistan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan – Suspected U.S. missiles struck a house in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing five people in the latest American strike targeting militant leaders, intelligence officials said.
The strikes were in North Waziristan, a tribal region that has long been a haven for Taliban- and al-Qaida-linked [..] Read the original article: here.
Don’t look for excuses to hire foreigners, Malaysian PM tells bosses
KUALA LUMPUR – Pitching for the local workforce, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has warned the employers against finding “excuses” to hire foreign workers.
Malaysia has close to three million foreign workers from the neighbouring Southeast Asian countries and from South Asia, including significant numbers from India and Bangladesh.
Najib asked the employers … Original source on Gaea Times at : Don’t look for excuses to hire foreigners, Malaysian PM tells bosses.
Nepal Maoists storm seat of government as protests continue
KATHMANDU – Hundreds of Maoist supporters waving red banners and the flag of their once-outlawed party encircled the seat of the government in the capital Sunday, continuing their protests against the ruling alliance even after calling off their general strike.
“The prime minister must quit and a national government come in place,” marchers cried as they …. Source article : Nepal Maoists storm seat of government as protests continue.
Germany’s most populous state votes, with Merkel hoping to avoid reverse
Merkel risks reverse in German state election
BERLIN – Germany’s most populous state votes Sunday in the first electoral test for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s new government, which hopes to avoid a setback that could make running Europe’s biggest economy harder.
The stock of Merkel’s center-right coalition has been sliding following a poor start, constant squabbling over policy …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Thai PM pleads for end to protests, acceptance of reconciliation plan
Thai PM pleads for end to protests
BANGKOK – Thailand’s prime minister pleaded Sunday for an end to two months of street protests paralyzing the capital and an acceptance of his reconciliation plan that has been stalled by a fresh outbreak of violence.
Hopes that the prolonged protests by so-called Red Shirt demonstrators would end without further …. Read the original article : here.