Small Japanese party leaves ruling coalition over broken promise on US base

Small Japanese party quits government over US base

TOKYO – A small party decided Sunday to leave Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama’s ruling coalition over his broken campaign promise to move a U.S. Marine base off Okinawa island.
The departure of the Social Democratic Party is unlikely to bring down Hatoyama’s Democratic Party of Japan-led government. But …. Original article  : Small Japanese party leaves ruling coalition over broken promise on US base.

You can’t please all (Capital Buzz)

NEW DELHI – It was dubbed as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s first national press conference since 2004, but while the prime minister earned plaudits for his performance his media adviser got brickbats for his handling of the event and for his exclusion of some of the industry’s pundits who promptly made a big … Original source on Gaea Times at : You can’t please all (Capital Buzz).

Extending Army Chief Kayani’s tenure is Pak’s ‘internal matter’ : Gilani

ISLAMABAD – Describing the likely extension in service of Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani as the country’s ‘internal matter’, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said a decision in this regard would be taken at the appropriate time.

Interacting with media persons after inaugurating a photo exhibition titled ‘Swat Smiles Again’ at the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Extending Army Chief Kayani’s tenure is Pak’s ‘internal matter’ : Gilani.

Decision on N.Waziristan offensive rests with Kayani : Gilani

LAHORE – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the decision on launching a military offence in the restive North Waziristan rests with Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

Addressing a public gathering after distributing compensatory cheques among the displaced people of Swat and Malakand, Gilani said the government would not bow …. Source  : Decision on N.Waziristan offensive rests with Kayani : Gilani.

Patil got Chinese names written in Devnagari

SHANGHAI – Indian President Pratibha Patil got all Chinese names and places written in the Devnagri script in her speeches to ensure she pronounces them properly.
Patil, who arrived in China May 26, has visited Beijing and Luoyang and is now on the last leg of her journey.
A week before she left …. Read the original article  : here.

Israel says it won’t take part in conference on establishing nuclear-free Mideast

Israel rejects new drive to ban nukes from Mideast
JERUSALEM – Israel, thought to be the Middle East’s only nuclear power, has rejected a new U.N. call to come clean about its secretive nuclear program, calling it a “deeply flawed and hypocritical” act that ignores the threat posed by its sworn enemy … Read more : Israel says it won’t take part in conference on establishing nuclear-free Mideast.

Small Japanese party leaves ruling coalition over broken promise on US base, reports say

Reports: Japan party quits government over US base
TOKYO – A small party decided Sunday to leave Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama’s ruling coalition over his broken campaign promise to move a U.S. Marine base off Okinawa island, media reports said.
Hatoyama on Friday dismissed Gender Equality and Consumer Affairs Minister Mizuho Fukushima, head of … Read more >>.

West Bengal holds crucial civic polls, clashes reported

KOLKATA – Sporadic clashes were reported from many places in West Bengal Sunday as urban voters queued up to cast votes for civic body polls in the shadow of Friday’s train tragedy and the political bickering over it.

Though the situation was largely peaceful, trouble broke out between the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist … Read more »»».

British treasury secretary quits over expenses scandal

LONDON – Just 17 days into his new office, Britain’s Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Laws has quit over claiming expenses to pay rent to his gay partner – plunging the new David Cameron-led coalition government into a crisis.

Laws is repaying 40,000 pounds expenses he claimed for rent he paid to long-term partner and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : British treasury secretary quits over expenses scandal.

President Patil pitches for green tech at Shanghai expo

SHANGHAI – President Pratibha Patil Sunday stressed on adapting green technology to make cities better at the ongoing 2010 World Expo here as she visited the India pavilion that has the world’s largest bamboo dome with a roof that supports 60,000 plants and collects rainwater as well.

With the theme “Better City – Better Life”, the … Original article on : President Patil pitches for green tech at Shanghai expo.

Rashad Evans survives Rampage Jackson’s 3rd-round flurry, wins decision at UFC 114

Evans outlasts Rampage to win UFC grudge match

LAS VEGAS – Rashad Evans dominated the first two rounds and survived Rampage Jackson’s vicious third-round flurry to win their light heavyweight bout by unanimous decision at UFC 114 on Saturday night.
Evans made good on his promise to end his long-simmering feud with Jackson by controlling the opening … Original article on : Rashad Evans survives Rampage Jackson’s 3rd-round flurry, wins decision at UFC 114.

Obama to attend Krishna reception to underscore India ties

WASHINGTON – It is rare for the US president to attend a reception for a visiting minister, But to counter a public perception that President Barack Obama is not as warm towards India as his predecessor George Bush was, the White House has made it known that he would attend a reception for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Obama to attend Krishna reception to underscore India ties.

Illinois Senate hopeful Kirk amends official bio after misidentifying military award

IL Senate hopeful Kirk amends bio to correct award

WINNETKA, Ill. – Rep. Mark Kirk said he has amended his biography after he misstated an award he received for military service.
The Illinois Republican, who is locked in a high-stakes Senate race against Illinois state treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, is highlighting his service as a Naval Reserve commander …. Source article  : Illinois Senate hopeful Kirk amends official bio after misidentifying military award.

When Tony Blair did not want to fight Gordon Brown

LONDON – Former British prime minister Tony Blair was reluctant to take over as leader of the Labour party and said he did not want to fight Gordon Brown.

“I really don’t want to fight Gordon,” Blair told Alastair Campbell, director of communications and strategy for the Blair regime.
Blair felt his leadership would be … Original article on : When Tony Blair did not want to fight Gordon Brown.

Poll says resurgent Whitman leads Poizner by 24 in race for California governor

Poll: Whitman again leads big in Calif. gov. race

LOS ANGELES – A poll released Saturday night shows that former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman has stopped her plunge in recent polls to again take a large lead in the Republican race for California governor.
The poll from the Los Angeles Times and the University of Southern …. Original source  : Poll says resurgent Whitman leads Poizner by 24 in race for California governor.

Immigration law opponents march on Arizona Capitol, law’s supporters rally at suburban stadium

Thousands march to protest Ariz. immigration law
TEMPE, Ariz. – Thousands of people from around the country descended on the Phoenix area Saturday as supporters and opponents of Arizona’s tough new crackdown on illegal immigration held separate rallies.
Marchers carrying signs, banners and flags from the United States … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Immigration law opponents march on Arizona Capitol, law’s supporters rally at suburban stadium.

Statement by the President on the Latest Efforts to Contain the BP Oil Spill

Today, I’ve spoken with National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen, as well as Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, and senior White House advisors John Brennan and Carol Browner regarding the ongoing efforts to stop the BP oil spill.  From the beginning, our concern has been that the surest … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Statement by the President on the Latest Efforts to Contain the BP Oil Spill.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Today’s Pardoning in Malawi

The White House is pleased to learn of President Bingu wa Mutharika’s pardon of Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza. These individuals were not criminals and their struggle is not unique. We must all recommit ourselves to ending the persecution and criminalization of sexual orientation and gender identity. We hope that President Mutharika’s pardon marks the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Statement by the Press Secretary on Today’s Pardoning in Malawi.

Immigration law opponents brave heat to march on Ariz. Capitol; supporters plan evening rally

Thousands of immigration law opponents march in AZ
TEMPE, Ariz. – Thousands of supporters of Arizona’s tough new crackdown on illegal immigration are rallying at a baseball stadium outside Phoenix.
The Stand With Arizona rally asks people from around the country to support the state’s law in the face of a backlash from …. Read the original article  : here.

Germany wins 2010 Eurovision Song Contest

Germany wins 2010 Eurovision Song Contest
OSLO, Norway – Germany’s Lena Meyer-Landrut has won the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, edging out Turkey and Romania.

Meyer-Landrut, who turned 19 during the competition in Norway, sang the upbeat, dance-floor friendly “Satellite,” which was one of the favorites to win.
This is the second time that Germany has won in the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.