Sonia prods people to ask Mayawati about funds utilisation

LUCKNOW – Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who Monday began a three-day trip of her constituency Rae Bareli, has asked people to seek an account from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on the utilisation of central government funds for development, party officials said.
“Soniaji said the people should come forward to know about the … Read more >>>.

Masked protesters will greet G8/G20 leaders at summit

TORONTO – Much before world leaders descend here for the G8 and G20 summits next month, anti-globalization and green protesters are already gearing to greet them wearing masks of these leaders. Coming here for the G20 summit, Manmohan Singh will be paying a first visit by any Indian prime minister to Canada in …. Original source  : Masked protesters will greet G8/G20 leaders at summit.

Freedom Of Press Act To Turn Law Today

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- Eight years after the brutal killing of the American journalist Daniel Pearl, the Daniel Pearl Freedom of Press Act will become the law on Monday ensuring the safety of the journalist who trade into different countries to pursue the hidden truths and facts. The President of United States Barack Obama is scheduled … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Freedom Of Press Act To Turn Law Today.

Bhattacharjee lashes out at Trinamool Congress for Maoist links

KOLKATA – West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has lashed out at the Trinamool Congress party for, what he alleged, forming a “rainbow alliance” with the Maoist groups.

Talking to reporters here on Sunday, he said: “There is an alliance, rainbow … Original source on Gaea Times at : Bhattacharjee lashes out at Trinamool Congress for Maoist links.

Over 16,000 women in Haryana to get a fighting chance

CHANDIGARH – Haryana is infamous for its skewed sex ratio. But thanks to quotas for women in grassroots bodies, over 16,000 women are set to be elected in the panchayat elections next month, getting a chance to show their might.

“The panchayat elections in the state are being held June 6 and 12. The reservation of … Read : Over 16,000 women in Haryana to get a fighting chance.

Gloves off for allies in British constituency

LONDON – Elections in Britain’s Thirsk and Malton constituency will be the first test for Britain’s Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition. Polls were postponed following the death of a candidate and will now be held on May 27.

Liberal Democrat candidate Howard Keal said he had no qualms in battling his Conservative rival.
“This is a gloves-off … Original article on : Gloves off for allies in British constituency.

Thai troops face stubborn resistance as casualties mount

BANGKOK – Thai troops faced stubborn resistance from anti-government protesters in Bangkok and several northern provinces Monday as the death toll from four days of clashes in the capital rose to 35.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Erawan Emergency Centre said another 244 people had been wounded in the clashes since Thursday night.
The shooting Thursday night … Read more »».

Japan’s PM to meet Clinton, discuss impasse over future of US base

Reports: Hatoyama, Clinton to discuss US base
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, who will reportedly meet with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton this week, vowed Monday to do all he can to resolve an impasse over the future of a major American Marine base by the end of the month.
Hatoyama … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Japan’s PM to meet Clinton, discuss impasse over future of US base.

Despite low turnout, Hong Kong democracy activists say call for reform strong

HK democracy activists defend low election turnout

HONG KONG – Hong Kong activists on Monday defended a low turnout in a special election that returned five opposition legislators who had resigned, saying they had still mobilized hundreds of thousands of voters who want Beijing to implement full democracy.
Beijing loyalists called the engineered election a failure, saying …. Original article  : Despite low turnout, Hong Kong democracy activists say call for reform strong.

Rogue Thai general reputed to be Red Shirt military strategist dies; Bangkok chaos continues

Wounded rogue Thai general dies as chaos continues

BANGKOK – A rogue Thai general who aided anti-government protesters and was shot by an unidentified sniper died Monday from his wounds, raising fears of new violence after five days of street battles that have killed 36 people in downtown Bangkok.
Thai news reports said that Maj. Gen. Khattiya … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Rogue Thai general reputed to be Red Shirt military strategist dies; Bangkok chaos continues.

Dartmouth Center for Health Care Delivery Science gets $35 million, to focus on cost, quality

$35M for Dartmouth health care delivery center
CONCORD, N.H. – Dartmouth College is getting $35 million to open a center it hopes will help the nation take the next big steps in health care reform: improving quality while lowering costs.
Dartmouth President Jim Yong Kim says the overhaul legislation President Barack Obama signed in March [..] Read the original article: here.

Thai news report says Red Shirt military strategist shot by sniper last week has died

Red Shirt military strategist dies of wounds

BANGKOK – Thai news reports say a renegade army general who worked for Red Shirt protesters has died of gunshot wounds, five days after he was shot by a sniper.
Channel 9 television, Thai Rath newspaper and other media outlets said Maj. Gen. Khattiya Sawasdiphol died Monday.
Khattiya was the military … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Thai news report says Red Shirt military strategist shot by sniper last week has died.

Arab-American from Michigan crowned Miss USA after near-stumble in gown competition

Arab-American from Michigan crowned 2010 Miss USA

LAS VEGAS – A 24-year-old Arab American from Michigan beat out 50 other women to take the 2010 Miss USA title Sunday night, despite nearly stumbling in her evening gown.
Rima Fakih of Dearborn, Mich., won the pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip …. Read the original article  : Arab-American from Michigan crowned Miss USA after near-stumble in gown competition.

Michigan woman crowned 2010 Miss USA after beating 50 others in swimsuit, gown and interview

Michigan woman crowned 2010 Miss USA in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – A 24-year-old woman from Michigan recovered after nearly stumbling in her evening gown and beat out 50 other women to take the 2010 Miss USA title on Sunday.
Rima Fakih of Dearborn, Mich., won the pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the …. Original source  : Michigan woman crowned 2010 Miss USA after beating 50 others in swimsuit, gown and interview.

Chaos continues in Thailand as gov’t rejects talks, continues crackdown that has killed 30

Deadly Thai chaos continues as gov’t rejects talks

BANGKOK – Anti-government unrest boiling over in downtown Bangkok spread to other areas of the capital and Thailand as the military defended its use of force in a crackdown that has killed 36 people in four days. Thai leaders flatly rejected protesters’ demands that the United Nations intercede … Read more : Chaos continues in Thailand as gov’t rejects talks, continues crackdown that has killed 30.

2010 Miss USA crowned in Las Vegas after beating 50 others in swimsuit, gown and interview

From 51 to 1: 2010 Miss USA crowned in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – A 24-year-old brunette from Michigan recovered after nearly stumbling in her evening gown and beat out four blondes and 46 other women to take the 2010 Miss USA title on Sunday.
Rima Fakih of Dearborn, Mich., won the pageant at the Planet Hollywood …. Source  : 2010 Miss USA crowned in Las Vegas after beating 50 others in swimsuit, gown and interview.

5 ladies remain in running for Miss USA crown after gown competition at Las Vegas pageant

5 Miss USA contestants left after gown competition

LAS VEGAS – Five beauty queens are still vying for the 2010 Miss USA title after an evening gown competition at the pageant in Las Vegas.
Four blondes and a brunette were set to face interview questions to determine who will replace Miss USA 2009 Kristen Dalton and represent …. Source article  : 5 ladies remain in running for Miss USA crown after gown competition at Las Vegas pageant.

10 ladies remain in running for Miss USA crown after swimsuit competition at Las Vegas pageant

10 Miss USA hopefuls remain after swimsuit portion

LAS VEGAS – Ten beauty queens remain in the running for the 2010 Miss USA title after the swimsuit competition at the Las Vegas pageant.
The remaining contestants face two more competitions – evening gown and interview – Sunday night before a winner is crowned at the Planet Hollywood …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Miss USA hopefuls take stage in Vegas to crown pageant winner, country’s pick to Miss Universe

Miss USA hopefuls take stage at Vegas pageant

LAS VEGAS – A group of 51 beauty queens had their eyes set on the 2010 Miss USA title, but just 15 remain in the competition after the pageant’s opening number in Las Vegas.
The 15 finalists Sunday night are: Miss Arkansas USA Adrielle Churchill, Miss Kansas USA Bethany … Read more >>>.

Dominicans pack polls in vote that could strengthen president’s grip on legislature

Dominican legislative vote could boost president

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Dominicans were expected to expand the ruling party’s strong congressional majority in Sunday elections that could strengthen President Leonel Fernandez’s grip over the legislature.
Twenty-seven parties from across the political spectrum fielded candidates in the first nationwide vote since Fernandez succeeded in getting a new constitution …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Dominicans pack polls in vote that could strengthen president’s grip on legislature.