Pakistan’s ISI cancels Britain visit

LONDON – Talks between Pakistan’s top intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Britain’s security officials have been cancelled after British Prime Minister David Cameron accused Pakistan of “exporting terrorism”.
ISI called off the planned talks protesting Cameron’s comments that elements within Pakistan are responsible for exporting terrorism abroad, an ISI spokesman said late Friday. … Original article on : Pakistan’s ISI cancels Britain visit.

Zardari flip-flop, to go ahead with UK visit despite Cameron tongue-lashing

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has not cancelled his visit to the United Kingdom, as was being speculated following British Prime Minister David Cameron’s hostile remarks against Pakistan.

The Foreign Office’s failure to announce Zardari’s UK visit along with his visit to France had fuelled speculations that the visit might be cancelled.

Zardari [..] Read the original article: here.

Poll says Opposition leader Abbott leading Oz PM Gillard, could win Aug.21 elections

SYDNEY – A Sydney Morning Herald/Nielsen poll has revealed that Leader of Opposition Tony Abbott and the Coalition could sweep to power against Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s Labor Party if an election is held today.

In a stunning reversal of fortunes, the Coalition now leads Labor on a two-party-preferred basis by 52 per cent to 48 …. Source  : Poll says Opposition leader Abbott leading Oz PM Gillard, could win Aug.21 elections.

Germany to hold memorial service for victims of Love Parade

Germany: memorial service for Love Parade victims

DUISBURG, Germany – Germany was holding a memorial service on Saturday for the victims of the Love Parade techno music festival, where 21 people were crushed to death and 500 injured.
The memorial service was to be held at Salvator Church and shown live on screens in a football stadium … Read more >>>.

Support for Rangel fading; Obama calls charges troubling, some House Dems call on him to quit

Obama: Rangel case troubling; some Dems say resign
WASHINGTON – Rep. Charlie Rangel is getting sympathy from some fellow Democrats but scant support from others as he faces trial on several ethics charges.
President Barack Obama says he hopes the 80-year-old lawmaker can end his career with dignity and some House Democrats want him to …. Source article  : Support for Rangel fading; Obama calls charges troubling, some House Dems call on him to quit.

Here comes the bride: Chelsea Clinton to wed longtime boyfriend in upstate New York village

The big day: Chelsea Clinton to wed in upstate NY
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Chelsea Clinton was poised to marry her longtime boyfriend at an exclusive estate along New York’s Hudson River after weeks of intrigue, secrecy and buzz that caused hundreds to crowd into this small village hoping to catch of a … Read more »»».

PM’s trade panel to come up with report to boost agriculture output

NEW DELHI – A sub-committee of the Prime Minister’s Council on Trade and Industry on agriculture held its first meeting here on Friday.

The designated members discussed issues related with the agriculture sector and its enhancement.

The Prime Minister had constituted this committee on ‘Enhancing Agriculture Production and Food Security’ as a constituent body of the …. Source article  : PM’s trade panel to come up with report to boost agriculture output.

TRS scores historic victory in Telangana by-polls

HYDERABAD – The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS), which won all 11 seats it contested in the Telangana by-elections, made history with its massive victory margins.

Riding on the popular Telangana sentiment, the party not only retained all 10 seats it won in the 2009 elections but also wrested one from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
TRS …. Original article  : TRS scores historic victory in Telangana by-polls.

Huff, Lincecum lead San Francisco past Los Angeles 6-5

Giants hold off late Dodgers rally
SAN FRANCISCO – Aubrey Huff hit a go-ahead two-run double in the third inning and added a solo homer and the San Francisco Giants held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Friday night.

Tim Lincecum (11-4) scattered seven hits and two runs over seven innings … Read more : Huff, Lincecum lead San Francisco past Los Angeles 6-5.

India, US reprocessing deal opens n-power market to US

WASHINGTON – India and the United States have taken another crucial step in implementing their landmark civil nuclear deal with the signing of an agreement on the nuclear fuel reprocessing arrangements under the accord.
The agreement signed by Indian ambassador to the US Meera Shankar and the US Under Secretary of State William Burns …. Source article  : India, US reprocessing deal opens n-power market to US.

Ethics panel decides to charge California Rep. Waters with violations; no announcement made

Ethics panel to charge California Rep. Waters

WASHINGTON – A second House Democrat, Rep. Maxine Waters of California, could be facing an ethics trial this fall, further complicating the midterm election outlook for the party as it battles to hold onto its majority.
People familiar with the investigation, who were not authorized to be quoted about unannounced …. Read the original article  : here.

Kim Jong Il biographies seized in Myanmar

YANGON – North Korean diplomats seized translations of a biography on regime leader Kim Jong Il by a local writer prior to a visit of the country’s foreign minister, sources said Saturday.

“They came to my office earlier this month and told me to hand over these books,” said Hein Latt, 62, a well-known Myanmar translator … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kim Jong Il biographies seized in Myanmar.

Group protests Arizona immigration law at Citi Field; men run on field carrying Mexican flags

Men run into outfield carrying Mexican flags

NEW YORK – Two men carrying Mexican flags ran into the outfield during the seventh inning of the New York Mets’ game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Citi Field.
The men were apprehended by security fairly quickly without much incident.
Before the game, about 40 demonstrators across the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Group protests Arizona immigration law at Citi Field; men run on field carrying Mexican flags.

WikiLeaks disclosures will not change US policy towards Pakistan (Comment)

The Indian belief that the disclosures by WikiLeaks will finally persuade the Americans to read the riot act to Pakistan is misplaced.
As US President Barack Obama has said, the expose has revealed nothing new. As such, all that the US is likely to say is Pakistan should do “more” to check terrorism. In … Read more : WikiLeaks disclosures will not change US policy towards Pakistan (Comment).

Men run onto field carrying Mexican flags in protest of Arizona immigration law

Men carry Mexican flags run on field in protest

NEW YORK – Two men carrying Mexican flags in protest of Arizona’s immigration law ran into the outfield during the seventh inning of the New York Mets’ game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Citi Field.
The men were apprehended by security fairly quickly without much … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Men run onto field carrying Mexican flags in protest of Arizona immigration law.

Chavez says Venezuela has deployed troops, aircraft amid tensions with Colombia

Chavez: Venezuela has deployed troops amid spat

CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Friday said he has deployed troops and air units in case of a conflict with neighboring Colombia.
Chavez did not give details about the deployments, but said he has been saddened to be spending hours “reviewing war plans” due to tensions with … Read more : Chavez says Venezuela has deployed troops, aircraft amid tensions with Colombia.

VA: 3 positive tests of vets treated at St. Louis clinic, but illness sources undetermined

VA: 3 positive tests of vets at St. Louis clinic

ST. LOUIS – Three veterans treated at the St. Louis VA Medical Center’s dental clinic have tested positive for hepatitis and further testing will be necessary to determine if inadequately sterilized dental equipment is to blame, VA officials said Friday.
The Department of Veterans Affairs provided test … Original article on : VA: 3 positive tests of vets treated at St. Louis clinic, but illness sources undetermined.

Mass. House, Senate leaders agree to compromise on casino bill; Gov. Patrick threatens veto

Mass. legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill

BOSTON – House and Senate leaders have agreed on a bill to legalize casino gambling in Massachusetts – drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick who threatened to veto the bill.
The bill would authorize three casinos and two slot machine parlors, the latter of which would be competitively …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Obama calls charges against Rangel ‘troubling’ as several Dems urge congressman to resign

Dems urge Rangel to resign; Obama: Case troubling
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Friday called ethics charges against Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel “very troubling” and said he hopes the longtime lawmaker can end his career with dignity. Several House Democrats went further, flat-out urging the New York … Read more : Obama calls charges against Rangel ‘troubling’ as several Dems urge congressman to resign.

Nebraska’s Sen. Nelson announces he’ll vote against Kagan for Supreme Court

Sen. Ben Nelson is first Democrat to oppose Kagan
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan saw the first crack Friday in a so-far solid base of Democratic support for her virtually certain confirmation next week, when centrist Sen. Ben Nelson said he would vote “no.”
The Nebraska Democrat said he’d heard concerns …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nebraska’s Sen. Nelson announces he’ll vote against Kagan for Supreme Court.