Gingrich, possible 2012 presidential contender, latest nat’l Republican to oppose NYC mosque

Gingrich latest of nat’l GOP to oppose NYC mosque
NEW YORK – Former U.S. House speaker Newt Gingrich on Wednesday announced his opposition to a planned mosque near ground zero, becoming the latest Republican leader to place the project on the national political stage.
In a statement posted on his website, Gingrich, a … Read more >>>.

World court to issue nonbinding opinion on legality of Kosovo’s 2008 independence declaration

World court to rule on Kosovo independence

THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The United Nations’ highest court was issuing an advisory opinion Thursday on whether Kosovo’s 2008 declaration of independence from Serbia was legal, a ruling that could set a precedent for separatist regions around the world.
The International Court of Justice advice is nonbinding, but it is … Original source on Gaea Times at : World court to issue nonbinding opinion on legality of Kosovo’s 2008 independence declaration.

Devoutly Islamic Indonesian province expels 3 Americans on suspicion they were proselytizing

Devout Muslim Indonesian province expels US family

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia – Three Americans were expelled from Indonesia’s devoutly Islamic province of Aceh on Wednesday after locals accused them of trying to convert Muslims to Christianity, a local government spokesman said.
Immigration officials, however, said no decision has been made on whether Robin Kay Jordan, his wife Kelly …. Source article  : Devoutly Islamic Indonesian province expels 3 Americans on suspicion they were proselytizing.

Anti-Sikh riots: Phoolka offers to quit legal battle

NEW DELHI – “Hurt” by the allegation of receiving crores of rupees for personal benefit, advocate H.S. Phoolka Wednesday offered to quit the 26-year-long battle for justice to victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

The 54-year-old lawyer said he would continue to fight the riot victims’ cases till “alternative arrangements” were made.
In a letter to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Anti-Sikh riots: Phoolka offers to quit legal battle.

Lone Sikh ranger withdraws from 1984 riots cases

NEW DELHI – After nearly 26 years of relentless battle for justice to victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, advocate H.S. Phoolka Tuesday withdrew from all cases following allegations that he had been making personal gains.

Phoolka’s decision follows allegation by the president of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Paramjit Singh Sarna that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Lone Sikh ranger withdraws from 1984 riots cases.