Political News – Newsletter for May 31, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
Gaza Flotilla Intercepted By Israel
GAZA (GaeaTimes.com)- Around 15 people have been killed today as the Israeli army has intercepted ships carrying pro-Palestinian activists and aid heading towards the Gaza Strip. The news has been confirmed by a private TV network of Israel. A diplomatic furor took place with Turkey, the Muslim ally and some of the ships had … Original source on Gaea Times at : Gaza Flotilla Intercepted By Israel.
Fresh round of talks with NSCN-IM Tuesday in Nagaland
DIMAPUR – Government negotiators begin fresh talks Tuesday in Nagaland with the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), the state’s dominant separatist group, aimed at ending nearly six decades of insurgency.
New Delhi’s main peace interlocutor R.S. Pandey will meet NSCN-IM leaders in Kohima. This is the first time talks are … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fresh round of talks with NSCN-IM Tuesday in Nagaland.
Defensive Jagan in Delhi to meet Sonia
NEW DELHI – Under fire for violating the party leadership’s directive and going ahead with a rally in Andhra Pradesh’s volatile Telangana region, Congress MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy is here hoping to meet party president Sonia Gandhi.
The Kadapa MP, whose rally last week led to violence in the Telangana region, defended himself, saying … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Defensive Jagan in Delhi to meet Sonia.
Israel: At least 10 activists on Gaza aid flotilla killed, dozens hurt in clashes
Israel: At least 10 killed on Gaza flotilla
JERUSALEM – Israeli commandos on Monday stormed six ships carrying hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists on an aid mission to the blockaded Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens after encountering unexpected resistance as the forces boarded the vessels.
The operation in international waters off the Gaza …. Original article : Israel: At least 10 activists on Gaza aid flotilla killed, dozens hurt in clashes.
Jagan defensive, says rally was for father
NEW DELHI – Congress MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy Monday defended his controversial rally that triggered violence in Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh and said it was for his father, the late Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy who died in a helicopter crash last year.
“Whatever I’m doing is for my father. I’m sure the Congress president … Read : Jagan defensive, says rally was for father.
President Saakashvili’s party leads in Georgia local elections
President’s party leads in Georgia local elections
TBILISI, Georgia – Early results Monday from nationwide local elections in Georgia – the first ballot since the war with Russia two years ago – showed candidates from President Mikhail Saakashvili’s party dominating.
The most closely watched contest is for mayor of the capital Tbilisi, the first time the post …. Source : President Saakashvili’s party leads in Georgia local elections.
Gadkari expresses concern over attack on Sri Sri Ravishankar
NEW DELHI – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari on Monday wrote a letter to Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa expressing concern over the attempted attack on Sri Sri Ravishankar.
In his letter, Gadkari has asked Yeddyurappa to tighten security given to … Read more : Gadkari expresses concern over attack on Sri Sri Ravishankar.
Nirupam Rao heads for Washington from China
SHANGHAI – Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, who was part of President Pratibha Patil’s delegation visiting China, left for Washington Monday to join the high-level Indian team for the first India-US strategic dialogue.
Rao, who is to catch a flight to Washington from the Chinese capital Beijing, left Shanghai as the president ended her …. Original article : Nirupam Rao heads for Washington from China.
Israeli army: At least 4 pro-Palestinian activists killed in operation against Gaza flotilla
Israeli army: At least 4 killed on Gaza flotilla
JERUSALEM – The Israeli military says at least four pro-Palestinian activists have been killed after attacking naval commandos who were halting an aid flotilla heading toward the blockaded Gaza Strip.
The army says the soldiers were attacked with knives and clubs as they boarded the six vessels Monday. …. Source : Israeli army: At least 4 pro-Palestinian activists killed in operation against Gaza flotilla.
Turkey: 2 dead, 30 wounded in Israeli attack on aid ships headed for blockaded Gaza
Turkey: 2 dead in Israeli attack on Gaza air ships
OFF THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST – Israeli commandos on Monday stormed six ships carrying hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists on an aid mission to the blockaded Gaza Strip, setting off fierce battles in which at least two people were killed and dozens were wounded, according to the Turkish … Original article on : Turkey: 2 dead, 30 wounded in Israeli attack on aid ships headed for blockaded Gaza.
72-hour Maoist ultimatum as Nepal PM refuses to quit
KATHMANDU – Nepal’s former Maoist guerrillas, who bailed out the coalition government after a midnight drama Friday, have now slapped a 72-hour ultimatum on embattled Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal after he refused to step down.
“The resignation has to come within three days,” the Janadisha daily, a Maoist mouthpiece, said Monday quoting senior Maoist leader … Read : 72-hour Maoist ultimatum as Nepal PM refuses to quit.
Chinese throng to see Indian classical dances
SHANGHAI – “I have never seen such crowds!” said an excited Delhi-based choreographer as the Chinese poured in for the Indian classical dance performances her team put up for visiting President Pratibha Patil at the India pavilion of the 2010 World Expo here.
“The Chinese people wait for hours to get a glimpse of our dances,” …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry says at least 2 killed, more than 30 wounded in Israeli raid
Turkey: 2 killed, 30 wounded in Israeli raid
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s Foreign Ministry says at least 2 people have been killed and more than 30 wounded in an Israeli raid on an aid ship in the Mediterranean.
The ministry condemned Monday’s raid on the ship carrying pro-Palestinian activists, called it unacceptable and demanded an “urgent explanation” …. Source : Turkey’s Foreign Ministry says at least 2 killed, more than 30 wounded in Israeli raid.
Kurdish rebels kill 6 soldiers rocket attack on Turkish naval base
Kurdish rebels kill 6 Turkish soldiers
ANKARA, Turkey – Kurdish rebels launched a rocket attack on a military vehicle near naval base in southern Turkey early Monday, killing six soldiers and wounding seven, according to the state-run Anatolia news agency.
The rebels fired a rocket propelled grenade at the vehicle, carrying soldiers, to a naval logistics base … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kurdish rebels kill 6 soldiers rocket attack on Turkish naval base.
Is counting the caste good or bad? India is divided
NEW DELHI – Is it good to ask the Indian his or her caste? The political class is divided although a vast majority of Indians carry their caste firmly etched in their names.
Ever since the Samajwadi Party and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ignited a storm by demanding that caste identity be included in the …. Original source : Is counting the caste good or bad? India is divided.
Turkish protesters try to storm Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Turkish protesters try to storm Israeli consulate
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkish police blocked dozens of stone-throwing protesters who tried to storm the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul over reports of an Israeli attack on at least one aid ship in international waters on Monday, news channels reported.
CNN-Turk and NTV showed dozens of angry protesters scuffling with Turkish … Read more »»».
Turkish television stations say protesters try to storm Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Report: Protesters try to storm Israeli consulate
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkish television stations say police have blocked dozens of stone-throwing protesters who tried to storm the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul over Israeli attack on at least one aid ship in international waters.
CNN-Turk and NTV televisions show dozens of angry protesters scuffling with Turkish police, guarding the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Turkish television stations say protesters try to storm Israeli consulate in Istanbul.
Reports: Israeli navy attacks Pro-Palestinian aid flotilla heading for Gaza, 2 killed
Reports: Israeli ships attack aid flotilla, 2 dead
HAIFA, Israel – Israeli warships attacked at least one of six ships carrying pro-Palestinian activists and aid for the blockaded Gaza Strip, killing at least two and wounding an unknown number of people on board, an Arabic satellite news channel and a Turkish TV network reported early Monday.
The … Original source on Gaea Times at : Reports: Israeli navy attacks Pro-Palestinian aid flotilla heading for Gaza, 2 killed.
Why does China keep seeking reassurances on Tibet? (Comment)
It would have been amusing were it not gratuitous for Beijing to raise the Tibet issue with India’s visiting President Pratibha Patil. China has ingrained Tibet so much into its global diplomatic discourse that there is almost no escape for anyone of consequence from taking a position on the dispute, preferably to Beijing’s liking.
One way … Read more : Why does China keep seeking reassurances on Tibet? (Comment).
Reports: Israeli navy attacks Pro-Palestinian aid flotilla heading for blockaded Gaza Strip
Reports: Israeli ships attack aid flotilla
HAIFA, Israel – Two TV networks are reporting that Israeli warships have attacked the six ships carrying pro-Palestinian activists and aid for blockaded Gaza, killing at least two and wounding an unknown number of people on board.
The Israeli military refused to comment on the report.
The al-Jazeera satellite channel reported by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Reports: Israeli navy attacks Pro-Palestinian aid flotilla heading for blockaded Gaza Strip.