Woman who accused NY governor’s top aide of domestic violence vows to refile charges

Woman vows to refile charges against NY gov’s aide

NEW YORK – The woman who brought domestic violence allegations against a former top aide of New York Gov. David Paterson says she plans to refile charges in the case.
Sherr-una Booker told WNBC-TV she wants former boyfriend David Johnson to be held criminally responsible for assaulting her …. Read the original article  : here.

US defense secretary says US will resume cooperation with Indonesia’s feared special forces

US to resume ties to Indonesia’s special forces
JAKARTA, Indonesia – The United States announced Thursday it will resume cooperation with Indonesia’s feared special forces after ties were severed more than a decade ago over human rights abuses committed by the commando unit.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates made the announcement after meeting with Indonesia’s …. Source article  : US defense secretary says US will resume cooperation with Indonesia’s feared special forces.

US admits ISI-Taliban link, allays India’s Afghan worries

NEW DELHI – Days after India-Pakistan talks broke down on the issue of terror, the US Thursday pointed out links between the Taliban and Pakistani spy agency ISI and assured India that its role in Afghanistan was “not being diminished” to the advantage of Islamabad.
Lauding New Delhi’s role in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US admits ISI-Taliban link, allays India’s Afghan worries.

Mamata Banerjee accuses Left Front of spreading misinformation

KOLKATA – Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the ruling Left Front Government in West Bengal is trying to tarnish her image ahead of the Assembly polls in the State.

Banerjee said the Gyaneshwari Express train mishap took place just prior to the civic polls of Kolkata and it … Read more : Mamata Banerjee accuses Left Front of spreading misinformation.

Clinton seeks human rights progress in Vietnam, vows more cooperation on Agent Orange impact

Clinton seeks human rights progress in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday urged Vietnam to improve its human rights record and pledged greater cooperation in dealing with the lingering impact of Agent Orange from the Vietnam War.
In Hanoi for events marking the 15th … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Clinton seeks human rights progress in Vietnam, vows more cooperation on Agent Orange impact.

Nepal election stalemate, a setback for Maoists

KATHMANDU – Nepal’s failure to elect a Prime Minister on Wednesday is being seen as a setback to the Maoists, who had paralyzed the country earlier this year by organizing strikes and blockades to force the resignation of former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal.

UCPN-Maoist party’s Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, Nepali Congress party’s Ram … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Nepal election stalemate, a setback for Maoists.

Accused BJP MP goes underground in Right to Information activist murder case

AHMEDABAD – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dinubhai Boghabhai Solanki, the man suspected to be behind the murder of Right to Information (RTI) activist Amit Jethwa is reported to be underground just 24-hours after the incident.

Amit Jethwa’s father Bhiku Jethwa had accused Solanki for the murder, as he claimed that his son had recently filed … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Accused BJP MP goes underground in Right to Information activist murder case.

Rangarajan to brief Prime Minister on state of economy, growth outlook

NEW DELHI – The Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC), C. Rangarajan, will brief the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on the state of the economy and the growth outlook on Friday.

Rangarajan is expected to brief Dr Singh about Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projections and the challenges before the economy, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chafee faces tough road as he wages independent bid for RI governor with no party backing

Chafee’s independent RI governor bid no easy road
PAWTUCKET, R.I. – There are no campaign signs, no crowds around former U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee. He’s standing, sometimes alone, as baseball fans stream toward the stadium before a Pawtucket Red Sox game.
If not for the occasional supporter who asks to take a picture with … Original article on : Chafee faces tough road as he wages independent bid for RI governor with no party backing.

Nepal braces for marathon PM race

KATHMANDU – With Nepal’s parliament refusing to elect a new prime minister Wednesday – the third in less than two years – the country is now braced for a marathon election Friday that will continue till one of the candidates succeeds in securing the required number of votes.

After Wednesday’s prime ministerial election ended in a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

11 LJP legislators resign from Bihar assembly

PATNA – Eleven Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) legislators Thursday resigned from the assembly to protest the “partisan” role of the speaker and intensify their movement against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who is allegedly involved in a financial scam.

A day after the state Congress urged all opposition legislators to resign en-masse to press for early … Original article on : 11 LJP legislators resign from Bihar assembly.

Shiv Sena begins march towards Andhra irrigation project

HYDERABAD – There’s fresh tension on the Andhra Pradesh-Maharashtra border. After Telugu Desam Party’s (TDP) protest over the Babhali dam project in Maharashtra, it is now the Shiv Sena’s turn to rake up a controversy over a lift irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh.

Tension prevailed on the Andhra-Maharashtra border near Bodhan in Nizamabad district of Andhra …. Read the original article  : Shiv Sena begins march towards Andhra irrigation project.

Statute changes needed to stop military takeover: Hasina

DHAKA – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called the move to amend the country’s constitution “a historic responsibility” meant to prevent future seizure of power by the military.
The amendments to the 1972 constitution are “necessary for upholding democracy, and for blocking the way for usurpation of state power through imposition of martial …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Myanmar military supremo plans goodwill visit to India

YANGON – Myanmar’s junta chief Senior General Than Shwe is scheduled to pay a “goodwill” visit to India next week, state media reports said Thursday.

The official visit, at the invitation of Indian President Pratibha Patil, is scheduled for July 25 to 29, The New Light of Myanmar said.
Than Shwe, who heads the State Peace …. Source  : Myanmar military supremo plans goodwill visit to India.

US wants better relations between India, Pakistan

NEW DELHI – The US Thursday said its improving relationship with India and Pakistan is in the interests of both countries as it pitches for better ties between New Delhi and Islamabad.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke of her desire for India to improve relations with Pakistan when she met External …. Original article  : US wants better relations between India, Pakistan.

British PM gorges on roadside hot dog

NEW YORK – David Cameron was treated to a roadside hot dog by New York mayor Michael Bloomberg after the British prime minister arrived in the city for his first official visit.

Bloomberg met Cameron at a street corner outside Penn station after the premier arrived by train from Washington. The two men grabbed a quick … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : British PM gorges on roadside hot dog.

India not being diminished in Afghanistan: US envoy

NEW DELHI – Lauding New Delhi’s role in stabilising Afghanistan, US Special Envoy Richard Holbrooke Thursday said India was “not being diminished” to the advantage of Pakistan in the war-torn country.

“India is not being diminished. It’s not a zero sum game,” Holbrooke told reporters here when asked about India’s concerns on the contentious proposal … Read more : India not being diminished in Afghanistan: US envoy.

Aggressive opposition to continue protest against Nitish Kumar

PATNA – A day after unseemly scenes of a slipper being flung at the speaker and flower pots being broken in the assembly, Bihar’s opposition legislators Thursday said they would continue their protest against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his alleged involvement in a Rs.11,412 crore scam.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Lok Janshakti … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Aggressive opposition to continue protest against Nitish Kumar.

David Cameron’s ‘nappy-changing duties’ over?

WASHINGTON – British Prime Minister David Cameron has said that his new job may keep him away from nappy-changing duties when his new baby is born.

Cameron’s wife Samantha is expected to give birth in September.

When asked about it on the last day of his US trip, Cameron said: “There’ll be the usual family row about …. Read the original article  : here.

Cameron describes UK as US’”junior partner” in fighting Nazi Germany

WASHINGTON – Prime Minister David Cameron slipped up when he described Britain as the “junior partner” of the US in fighting Nazi Germany in 1940.

America did not actually join the Second World War until a year later, staying neutral until Germany and Japan declared war on the USA in December 1941.

But, according to the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Cameron describes UK as US’ “junior partner” in fighting Nazi Germany.