Bharat Bandh To Delay Domestic Fliers

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Bharat Bandh has paralyzed the entire nation as transport services all over the country has been stopped. Not only the bus, train and the metro railway services but many domestic flights were called off in the wake of the Bharat Bandh.
The Airlines have canceled major domestic fliers moving in and out of …. Read the original article  : Bharat Bandh To Delay Domestic Fliers.

Mumbai Bandh Disrupts Normal Life

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The streets of Mumbai is wearing an almost unrecognizable and deserted look today as the nationwide bandh in retaliation to the hike in the prices of fuel by the UPA government began in the city along with the rest of the country. The nationwide strike has been called by the opposition …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chandrababu among many arrested in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD – Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N. Chandrababu Naidu and leaders of Left parties were arrested while holding protests against price hike here Monday.

Naidu was taken into custody along with several TDP leaders and activists when they staged a road block in the busy Ameerpet area.
Tension prevailed as Naidu’s supporters tried to resist … Original article on : Chandrababu among many arrested in Hyderabad.

Bharat Bandh Puts Delhi On Hold

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Bharat Bandh has put the capital city of Delhi on hold. Reportedly, BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) leader Vijay Jolly along with his followers were detained by the police in their custody after they blocked incoming traffic on Monday to make Bharat Bandh a successful one.
Earlier today Karol Bagh Metro called off all … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bharat Bandh Puts Delhi On Hold.

Bandh In Bangalore Hits IT Companies

BANGALORE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The IT companies across the city if Bangalore is going to be effected in a major manner due to the ‘Bharat Bandh’ which has been called by the opposition parties in order to protest against the hike in fuel prices by the UPA government. Large number of IT companies which includes … Original source on Gaea Times at : Bandh In Bangalore Hits IT Companies.

Bharat Bandh Today

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- With the aim of showcasing their opposition to the ‘hefty’ increase in the prices of petroleum products by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, the opposition parties have called for a nation-wide ‘Bharat Bandh’ today. The 12-hour bandh which has been issued by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Bharat Bandh Today.

2 police troopers killed in ambush in Russia’s restive Ingushetia

2 police killed in Ingushetia
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia – Russian officials say two police troopers have been killed in an ambush in the restive Caucasus republic of Ingushetia.

A spokesman for the republic’s Interior Ministry says a convoy of two ministry trucks came under automatic weapons and grenade fire on Sunday night. Two police troopres died and another … Read more : 2 police troopers killed in ambush in Russia’s restive Ingushetia.

Nepalese PM struck secret deal with Prachanda before resigning

KATHMANDU – Nepalese Prime Minister Madhav Kumar struck a secret agreement with Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (UCPN-M) chairman Prachanda on the basic principles of the new constitution and the peace process, before his resignation.

According to Nepali Congress party’s former lawmaker Amresh Kumar Singh, who has been involved in numerous informal talks with the … Read more : Nepalese PM struck secret deal with Prachanda before resigning.

Opposition’s ‘Bharat bandh’ against fuel price hike paralyses normal life

NEW DELHI/ KOLKATA/ MUMBAI – Normal life in many parts of the country has been disturbed on Monday following a nationwide ‘bandh’ called on by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Left parties against the Congress-led UPA government’s decision to hike fuel prices.

Parties taking part in the shutdown also include, the Janata Dal (United), …. Original source  : Opposition’s ‘Bharat bandh’ against fuel price hike paralyses normal life.

Komorowski wins Polish presidential election

WARSAW – Acting president Bronislaw Komorowski has been elected as the new president of Poland. He defeated Jaroslaw Kaczynski by a narrow margin in the second round of elections, which took place Sunday.

According to an exit poll, Komorowski got around 52 percent vote whereas Kaczynski got around 48 percent. The final official results will be … Read more : Komorowski wins Polish presidential election.

Israeli defence minister to meet Palestine PM

TEL AVIV – Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak will meet Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad Monday to discuss the ongoing indirect Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, Israel Radio reported.
There was no indication where the meeting, the first between the two men since February, would take place.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who leaves Monday for … Read more : Israeli defence minister to meet Palestine PM.

US celebrates its 234th Independence Day with fireworks and festivals, hot dogs and heat

Fireworks to follow sun-scorched July 4 festivals
NEW YORK – The nation’s largest fireworks show lit up the sky in a burst of red, white and blue over the Hudson River straddling New York and New Jersey on Sunday, a scene that …. Read the original article  : US celebrates its 234th Independence Day with fireworks and festivals, hot dogs and heat.

French ministers resign after spending scandals

PARIS – Two French government ministers resigned over scandals which included a 12,000-euro ($15,000) bill for cigars and a 117,000-euro private jet trip, the Elysee Palace said late Sunday.

President Nicholas Sarkozy had accepted the resignations of Alain Joyandet, secretary of state for cooperation, and Christian Blanc, in charge of a new transport system for Paris, … Read : French ministers resign after spending scandals.

Venezuela accuses US of unfairly attacking Chavez, rejects Clinton’s criticism on human rights

Venezuela rejects US accusations of rights abuses
CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuela’s top diplomat accused U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton of attacking his country for seeking Latin American unity and opposing U.S. influence in international affairs.
He said she has “an obsession” with nations that stand up to Washington.
“This new attack against our country … Read more »»».

Puerto Rico panel to investigate clash between police and protesters outside Capitol

Puerto Rico panel to probe Capitol clash
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico has launched a probe of last week’s violent clash between police and demonstrators at the Capitol, the U.S. island territory’s civil rights commission said Sunday.

Judge Crisanta Gonzalez will lead a commission made up of members appointed by the governor as it investigates … Original article on : Puerto Rico panel to investigate clash between police and protesters outside Capitol.

Taking on increasingly tough Afghan fight, Petraeus rejects defeatism: ‘We are in this to win’

Petraeus takes over Afghan fight, vows to win it
KABUL, Afghanistan – “We are in this to win,” Gen. David Petraeus said as he took the reins of an Afghan war effort troubled by waning support, an emboldened enemy, government corruption and a looming commitment to withdraw …. Original source  : Taking on increasingly tough Afghan fight, Petraeus rejects defeatism: ‘We are in this to win’.

Germany’s Bavaria bans smoking in pubs, beer tents _ even at Oktoberfest

German state bans smoking at Oktoberfest
BERLIN – Smokers heading to Germany’s famous annual beer festival, Oktoberfest, will be stuck lighting up outside after voters Sunday supported a total smoking ban in Bavarian for restaurants, bars, cafes and beer tents.

Although voter turnout for the referendum was relatively low, at 37.7 percent, a full 61 percent of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Germany’s Bavaria bans smoking in pubs, beer tents _ even at Oktoberfest.

Exit polls in Polish presidential election show Komorowski as likely winner

Exit polls in Polish election give Komorowski edge

WARSAW, Poland – Exit polls in Poland’s presidential election show Bronislaw Komorowski with a slight edge over the late president’s identical twin brother, Jaroslaw Kaczynski.
An exit poll released Sunday by the TNS OBOP institute predicted Komorowski winning 53.1 percent of the vote, and Kaczynski winning 46.9 percent.
A separate …. Source article  : Exit polls in Polish presidential election show Komorowski as likely winner.

Salt Lake City government decides not to participate in boycott of Arizona businesses

Salt Lake City government won’t boycott Arizona

SALT LAKE CITY – The Salt Lake City Council has decided not to boycott Arizona businesses over the state’s toughest-in-the-nation immigration law.
Salt Lake City does about $21 million in business with Arizona firms each year and was urged to join a growing boycott of the state by the Los … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Salt Lake City government decides not to participate in boycott of Arizona businesses.

Biden asks Iraqi leaders to form own government

BAGHDAD – US Vice President Joe Biden Sunday attempted to bring more urgency to negotiations on the formation of an Iraqi government during a surprise visit to the country.

In separate talks with former prime minister Iyad Allawi and present incumbent Nuri al-Maliki, he urged the two to bring stability to the country, according to local …. Source  : Gaea News Network.