German think tank says retirement age eventually will have to rise to 70

German think tank sees retirement age rising to 70

BERLIN – A German think tank is arguing that the country’s retirement age will eventually have to be lifted to 70.
The conservative economic think tank IW said Wednesday that low birth rates and growing life expectancy leave no way around increasing the retirement age again.
The government decided …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sushma calls for parliament resolution on Bhopal

NEW DELHI – Pressing for higher compensation for the victims of the Bhopal gas disaster, Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj Wednesday suggested that parliament pass a unanimous resolution to scrap the 1989 “out of the court settlement” between the Indian government and Union Carbide.

“The house, cutting across party lines, should pass a resolution to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sushma calls for parliament resolution on Bhopal.

Sri Lankan government-appointed commission to probe civil war begins public hearings

Sri Lanka war commission begins public hearings

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – A commission appointed by Sri Lanka’s government to look into the country’s civil war began public hearings Wednesday amid international skepticism about its credibility and mandate to probe and punish war crimes.
The hearings began a day after a group of 57 U.S. lawmakers wrote to … Read more >>.

I’m from the middle class: Cameron

LONDON – British Prime Minister David Cameron has classified himself and his wife, Samantha, as part of the middle class, “which tries to get all the services meant for the poorer classes”.

Cameron, 43, said public services aimed at helping poor families and parents in disadvantaged areas were often utilised by the middle classes, adding that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Runoff for Georgia Republican governor nominee too close to call, re-count likely

GOP runoff for Ga. governor too close to call
ATLANTA – Georgia’s bruising Republican primary runoff for governor had no winner Wednesday as some 2,500 votes separated the two candidates, leaving the race too close to call and a re-count likely.
In unofficial returns, Nathan Deal and Karen Handel each claimed 50 percent of the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Runoff for Georgia Republican governor nominee too close to call, re-count likely.

Tea party favorite Dan Maes upsets former US Rep. Scott McInnis in Colorado GOP gov. primary

Tea party favorite Maes wins Colo. gov. primary

DENVER – Businessman Dan Maes rode support from tea party groups to claim Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis.
McInnis, who served six terms in Congress, failed to recover after it was revealed that he plagiarized parts of a water study for which he was …. Read the original article  : here.

Rajya Sabha adjourned twice

NEW DELHI – The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice Wednesday, the first time on the Maharashtra-Karnataka border row and the second time over a calling attention motion on the killing of Indian fishermen in attacks by the Sri Lankan Navy.

As the house met for question hour, Shiv Sena members led by Manohar Joshi appealed to …. Original article  : Rajya Sabha adjourned twice.

No evidence of Maoists getting foreign support: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – The government does not have any evidence of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) getting monetary or other support from any international agency or military organisation, Home Minister P. Chidambaram told the Rajya Sabha Wednesday.
“There is no evidence that the CPI-Maoist gets any work support internationally or from … Read more : No evidence of Maoists getting foreign support: Chidambaram.

Kashmir issue: Mehbooba Mufti welcomes PM’s initiative, demands accountability

SRINAGAR – People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the fresh initiative unveiled by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday to address the unrest in Kashmir and hopes it will be a critical step forward in facilitating peace in the Kashmir Valley.

“The Prime Minister’s statement has come after two months, … Read : Kashmir issue: Mehbooba Mufti welcomes PM’s initiative, demands accountability.

Ex-Sen. Mark Dayton, conservative state Rep. Tom Emmer will vie to replace Minn. Gov. Pawlenty

Democrat Dayton, GOP Emmer to vie for Minn. gov.

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota voters will have a sharp contrast when they choose a replacement for Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty in November.
Mark Dayton won the Democratic nomination Tuesday in a bid to rebuild a political career scarred by a frustrating six years in the U.S. Senate. He ran … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ex-Sen. Mark Dayton, conservative state Rep. Tom Emmer will vie to replace Minn. Gov. Pawlenty.

Rajya Sabha adjourned over Belgaum dispute

NEW DELHI – The Rajya Sabha was adjourned Wednesday following the Shiv Sena’s demand for an immediate discussion on the Belgaum dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka.

As the house met for question hour, Shiv Sena members led by Manohar Joshi appealed to Chairman Hamid Ansari that a discussion be held on the issue.
The chair, however, … Read more »».

Cameron declines to meet secret admirer

LONDON – British Prime Minister David Cameron found himself in a bit of a spot Monday when a female fan said her friend had “a crush” on him.

The incident took place when the 43-year-old Cameron was meeting people in Manchester.
Daily Express Tuesday reported that a woman called Ellie asked Cameron to “say hello …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Cameron declines to meet secret admirer.

Report: Philippine Muslim rebels continue combat training, seek arms despite planned talks

Report: Philippine Muslim rebels brace for war

MANILA, Philippines – Hundreds of Muslim guerrillas have undergone combat training and sought more weapons in the southern Philippines to bolster their military muscle in case planned peace talks with the government falter, a military report said Wednesday.
New President Benigno Aquino III and the 11,000-strong Moro Islamic Liberation Front … Original article on : Report: Philippine Muslim rebels continue combat training, seek arms despite planned talks.

Linda McMahon Wins Connecticut GOP Primary

SHELTON (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that the GOP are trying to bank on some new faces in the world of politics this fall. On Tuesday night, following Rick Snyder of Michigan, Linda McMahon of Connecticut won the Republican Senate nomination. Linda McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment won the Republican primary by leaving …. Original source  : Linda McMahon Wins Connecticut GOP Primary.

Mark Dayton wins Democratic primary for Minnesota governor 3 years after quitting US Senate

Dayton wins Democratic primary for Minn. governor

MINNEAPOLIS – Mark Dayton has won the Democratic nomination for Minnesota governor in a bid to rebuild a political career scarred by a frustrating six years in the U.S. Senate.
Dayton beat the Minnesota House speaker and a former Democratic legislator in Tuesday’s primary. He’ll face Republican state Rep. Tom [..] Read the original article: here.

Conservative prosecutor Ken Buck defeats Jane Norton for Colorado GOP Senate nomination

Buck wins Colorado GOP Senate nomination
DENVER – Tea party favorite Ken Buck has defeated former Lt. Gov. Jane Norton to clinch Colorado’s Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate.
The vote Tuesday was seen as another blow to politicians with close connections to Washington. Norton was endorsed by GOP leadership and co-chaired John McCain’s presidential …. Read the original article  : here.

After bruising campaign, Republican runoff for Georgia governor is too close to call

GOP runoff for Ga. governor is too close to call
ATLANTA – The bitter, Republican runoff for Georgia governor between former U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal and ex-Secretary of State Karen Handel is too close to call.
In unofficial returns Tuesday night, the candidates each claimed 50 percent of the vote with 99 percent of precincts …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : After bruising campaign, Republican runoff for Georgia governor is too close to call.

Venezuela, Colombia agree to resume relations

BOGOTA – Colombia and Venezuela restored diplomatic relations Tuesday, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced after meeting with his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez.

The leaders symbolically met in the Colombian Caribbean town of Santa Marta, at the residence where Simon Bolivar, the hero of both countries’ independence, died Dec 17, 1830.
Upon his arrival in Santa …. Source article  : Venezuela, Colombia agree to resume relations.

Greenwich businessman Foley defeats 2 GOP challengers in primary for Conn. governor

Foley wins Republican primary for Conn. governor

HARTFORD, Conn. – Greenwich businessman Tom Foley has won the Republican nomination for Connecticut governor and will face former Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy in November.
Foley bested two challengers in Tuesday’s primary, defeating Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele (feh-DEHL’-ee) and Hartford-area business advocate Oz Griebel (GREEB’-il) in a race that grew …. Source  : Greenwich businessman Foley defeats 2 GOP challengers in primary for Conn. governor.

Colombia, Venezuela agree to restore ties ruptured in dispute over leftist rebels

Colombia, Venezuela restore diplomatic ties

SANTA MARTA, Colombia – The presidents of Colombia and Venezuela agreed Tuesday to restore diplomatic relations severed nearly three weeks ago by Caracas, smoothing over a dispute over allegations Colombian rebels have camps in Venezuela.
The rapprochement came during a four-hour meeting between Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Colombia’s new leader, Juan …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Colombia, Venezuela agree to restore ties ruptured in dispute over leftist rebels.