32 police officers transferred in Jharkhand

RANCHI – The Jharkhand government has transferred 32 more Indian Police Service (IPS) officers even as political parties are unhappy with such moves.

The latest move Wednesday night takes the number of officials – including those from the IPS and Indian Administrative Service – transferred or given new postings to more than 300 since June 1 …. Read the original article  : here.

Cameron rules out return of Kohinoor

NEW DELHI – Visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron has clearly ruled out the return of the Kohinoor diamond to India, saying if such demands were agreed to, it would lead to empty rooms in British Museums.

“I know there is also a great argument about the original provenance of the Kohinoor diamond. I’m afraid this … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Cameron rules out return of Kohinoor.

Cameron meets president, discusses trade, terror

NEW DELHI – British Prime Minister David Cameron Thursday met President Pratibha Patil and discussed a host of bilateral issues, including trade, counter-terrorism and cultural ties, on the final day of his maiden visit to India after assuming office.
The 43-year-old Cameron, the youngest British prime minister in almost 200 years, was accorded …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Not shying away from any discussion: Congress

NEW DELHI – Under attack from the opposition on rising prices, the Congress Thursday clarified that it was not shying away from any issue.
“The Congress has never shied away from any issue,” party spokesperson Manish Tewari told reporters outside parliament.
“It was the opposition’s prerogative to give a notice for an adjournment … Read more : Not shying away from any discussion: Congress.

6 gay couples in Hawaii sue to get same rights as marriage following civil unions veto

Hawaii lawsuit seeks equal rights for gay couples

HONOLULU – Six gay couples in Hawaii are filing a lawsuit Thursday asking for the same rights as married couples, three weeks after Gov. Linda Lingle vetoed a same-sex civil unions measure.
The lawsuit doesn’t seek the titles of “marriage” or “civil unions” for gay partners. Instead, it requests …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 6 gay couples in Hawaii sue to get same rights as marriage following civil unions veto.

Ex-UK PM Churchill’s archives to go online

LONDON – Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s vast archive – everything from school reports and wagers about his prodigious drinking to a personal copy of the “finest hour” speech – will be digitised and offered online, it will be announced today.

The Churchill Archive Trust has agreed to a deal with publisher Bloomsbury to make … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ex-UK PM Churchill’s archives to go online.

Kashmir situation still retrievable: Saifuddin Soz (Interview)

NEW DELHI – Congress leader Saifuddin Soz says the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which has seen angry protests by stone-pelting mobs and 17 civilian deaths in the past month, is “still retrievable”, but “the quality of governance has to improve”.
“There is no point in blaming just Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The buck …. Read the original article  : Kashmir situation still retrievable: Saifuddin Soz (Interview).

Russia grants wider powers to KGB successor agency; critics warn of stiffling dissent

Russia widens powers of KGB successor agency
MOSCOW – Russia has widened the powers of its Federal Security Service, the main successor agency to the Soviet-era KGB, in a move critics say could be used to stifle protests and intimidate government opponents.
The law signed Thursday by President Dmitry Medvedev allows the agency, known by …. Original source  : Russia grants wider powers to KGB successor agency; critics warn of stiffling dissent.

Basil Marceaux: The New “Internet Superstar”

NASHVILLE (GaeaTimes.com) — ” I’m Basil Marceaux dot.com, the Republican candidate for governor,I’d like to recall all permits and registration for guns. Everyone carry guns. If you kill someone, no, you get murdered. You go to jail.“These were the exact words spoken by Mr. Basil Marceaux in a television interview last week, when asked to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Basil Marceaux: The New “Internet Superstar”.

Non-NDA opposition unites to protest price rise

NEW DELHI – Non-NDA opposition parties Thursday staged a demonstration in the Parliament House complex demanding a discussion on the price rise under rules that provide for voting.

After both houses of parliament were adjourned till 12 noon, members from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and the Communist Party of India, along with the Rashtriya … Read more »»».

South Korean premier offers resignation

SEOUL – South Korea’s Prime Minister Chung Un Chan offered his resignation Thursday over the government’s failure to get parliamentary approval to revise the planned relocation of ministries to a newly planned administrative town.

Chung, 64, a strong supporter of President Lee Myung Bak, was named premier in September.
Lee’s government wanted to scrap the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : South Korean premier offers resignation.

Jury of Rangel’s House peers to hold first meeting as charges in ethics case become public

Jury of Rangel’s peers to meet in ethics case

WASHINGTON – A jury of Rep. Charles Rangel’s congressional peers is ready to discuss charges of ethical misdeeds by the New York Democrat.
But political discussions outside the room will be far more significant for the 80-year-old congressional veteran.
Eight House lawmakers – four Democrats and four Republicans – … Read more >>>.

India’s Congress party invited for Malaysian meet

KUALA LUMPUR – India’s ruling Congress is among the 48 political parties invited to attend an international forum organised by Malaysia’s United Malays National Organisation (UMNO).

The international forum featuring representatives from foreign political parties will be held in October in conjunction with this year’s UMNO general assembly.
Among the 48 foreign parties invited are Japan’s …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : India’s Congress party invited for Malaysian meet.

SKorean PM offers to resign for failing to persuade country to scrap plan to move government

South Korea’s prime minister offers to resign
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s prime minister offered to resign Thursday after parliament shot down his efforts to scrap a plan that would relocate several government ministries out of the capital.
Chung Un-chan, an academic who was appointed in September, has led the charge to … Original source on Gaea Times at : SKorean PM offers to resign for failing to persuade country to scrap plan to move government.

Winston Churchill’s dentures to be auctioned

LONDON – Winston Churchill’s famous wartime oratory would perhaps not have been so powerful without his specially-designed gold-plated dentures that are now up for sale.

The dentures will be auctioned at Keys’ Salerooms in Aylsham, Norfolk.
Churchill had a set of false teeth designed to disguise his lisp. A part of the set of teeth is …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Winston Churchill’s dentures to be auctioned.

Pakistan’s army chief proving himself key to all sides of Afghan conflict

Pakistan general balances all sides of conflict
ISLAMABAD – As the U.S. searches for an exit from Afghanistan, it is increasingly relying on Pakistan’s powerful army chief to help pave the way – despite fresh allegations that spies under his command have long aided the Taliban.
Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani’s critical role in the Afghan …. Original article  : Pakistan’s army chief proving himself key to all sides of Afghan conflict.

Maoist sub-zonal commander Rajesh Yadav surrenders in Jharkhand

PALAMU – Rajesh Yadav, a sub-zonal commander of outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) surrendered to the police at Daltonganj in Jharkhand’s Palamu district on Wednesday.

He surrendered before the Regi Dungdung, Inspector General of Police, Palamu Range.

Also known as Sagar and Kunkun Yadav, he said that he left the group on realising the futility … Read more >>>.

Pak FO’s ’selective amnesia’ over Cameron’s ‘terror export’ googly

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit has chosen to counter British Prime Minister David Cameron’s remarks that Islamabad has to stop exporting terror, by disowning terrorists on its soil.

“Terrorists have no religion, no humanity, no specific ethnicity or geography,” The Daily Times quoted Basit, as saying.

“The terrorists’ networks, as the UK knows …. Read the original article  : Pak FO’s ’selective amnesia’ over Cameron’s ‘terror export’ googly.

India, Myanmar pact on combating terror hailed in northeast

GUWAHATI – A strategic pact signed between India and Myanmar has been hailed in the country’s northeast as a major step forward in combating terror and boosting trade and commerce between the two neighbouring nations.
“The agreement between the two countries to offer mutual legal assistance in criminal matters would surely help in … Read more : India, Myanmar pact on combating terror hailed in northeast.

Cameron remarks on Pak promoting ‘export of terror’ sparks off diplomatic row

LONDON – British Prime Minister David Cameron’s remarks that Pakistan is promoting the ‘export of terror’ in Afghanistan and around the world, has resulted in a diplomatic row between London and Islamabad.
In words greeted with alarm in Islamabad, Cameron also suggested that Pakistan had links with terrorist groups, and was guilty of double-dealing … Original article on : Cameron remarks on Pak promoting ‘export of terror’ sparks off diplomatic row.