Congress whip to Lok Sabha MPs on n-liability bill

NEW DELHI – The Congress has issued a whip to its members in the Lok Sabha asking them to be present in the house when the nuclear liability bill will be taken up for discussion Wednesday afternoon.

“A whip has been issued to members to be present in the house,” Congress chief whip in the Lok … Read : Congress whip to Lok Sabha MPs on n-liability bill.

Ethan Berkowitz, former lawmaker, wins Democratic nomination for governor of Alaska

Berkowitz wins AK’s Dem nomination for governor
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Former state lawmaker Ethan Berkowitz has won the Democratic nomination for Alaska’s governor.
Berkowitz held off a challenge Tuesday from state Sen. Hollis French in a race that he largely spent focused on the Republican winner, Gov. Sean Parnell.
Parnell easily won his party’s nomination.
Berkowitz, a … Read more >>>.

Krishna to go to Egypt, six pacts on cards

NEW DELHI – India and Egypt are poised to upgrade their dialogue and sign six pacts in areas ranging from energy and technology to maritime transport and agriculture when External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna goes to Cairo next month.

Krishna will hold wide-ranging talks with his Egyptian counterpart Ahmed Abul Gheit, a meeting that seeks to … Read more : Krishna to go to Egypt, six pacts on cards.

Pak facing worst ever natural disaster: Gilani

ISLAMABAD – With one-fifth part of the country inundated and nearly 20 million people affected, Pakistan is facing its worst natural calamity, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.

During a meeting with visiting US Central Command commander General James Mattis here, Gilani said that the devastating floods have washed away standing crops and livestock … Read more >>>.

Arizona Republican Primary Won by John McCain

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — John McCain wins the Arizona Republican Primary. The Former Presidential Candidate has held the position with a little help from Sarah Palin. It is his fifth term as a senator. McCain also stood against Barack Obama in 2008. This time he replaced JD Hayworth, a former congressman and Radio talkshow host, …. Read the original article  : here.

Chidambaram speaks of ’saffron terror’, BJP hits out

NEW DELHI – Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday said a new phenomenon of “saffron terrorism” was behind several bomb blasts, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to accuse the government of trying to divert attention from its failures.
Chidambaram, while inaugurating a conference of chiefs of police forces of the country, said: “There …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Chidambaram speaks of ’saffron terror’, BJP hits out.

Spain says 2 Spanish police killed in clash with Afghan forces

2 Spanish police killed in Afghanistan
MADRID – Spain’s interior minister says an Afghan policeman taking part in a training course has opened fire on his instructors, killing two Spanish police officers and their interpreter.

Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba says the incident occurred Wednesday near a Spanish military base in western Badghis province.
He said Spanish police returned fire … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Spain says 2 Spanish police killed in clash with Afghan forces.

Jimmy Carter flies to North Korea to free American

SEOUL – Former US president Jimmy Carter is travelling to North Korea to secure the release of a US citizen imprisoned in the Stalinist state, a South Korean media report said Wednesday.
Carter left the US on a civilian aircraft, KBS radio reported, quoting diplomats in Washington. The 85-year-old former president is accompanied … Read more »»».

Rick Scott Wins Florida GOP Primary

TALLAHASSEE (GaeaTimes.com)- There is no doubt about the fact that the Republican this fall want to see some new faces of the party against the Democrats for the Governor’s seat. After Rick Snyder from Michigan, the Republicans on Tuesday went on to extend their support for yet another newcomer, Rick Scott, a health care …. Read the original article  : Rick Scott Wins Florida GOP Primary.

Iran says it successfully test-fires new generation of the short-range Fateh-110 missile

Iran says it test-fires new missile
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran says it has successfully test-fired a new generation of a short-range surface-to-surface missile.

Iranian state television says the third generation Fateh-110 missile was successfully tested Wednesday.
State TV broadcast footage of the missile being fired and then hitting a target on the ground.
The solid-fuel Fateh can strike targets …. Source article  : Iran says it successfully test-fires new generation of the short-range Fateh-110 missile.

David Cameron’s wife gives birth to their fourth child

LONDON – British Prime Minister David Cameron has become a father of a girl, his fourth child, with wife Samantha.

The baby daughter arrived nearly three weeks earlier than the scheduled time on couple’s holiday in Cornwall.

Cameron said that the birth had been “nerve-racking” and a “bit of a shock”.

Samantha was driven to a hospital in … Original article on : David Cameron’s wife gives birth to their fourth child.

Rick Scotts Victory Sends Shockwaves throughout Florida

FLORIDA (GaeaTimes.com) – Rick Scott bagged a surprise victory in the Republican primary as Florida governor on late Tuesday defeating Attorney General Bill McCollum.

A political newcomer and a wealthy health care businessman Rick Scott’s victory over McCollum was over a narrow margin. At around 11.30pm Scott managed to collect 592,346 or 46.4 percent of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Rick Scotts Victory Sends Shockwaves throughout Florida.

National Archives to house Hitler’s anti-Jewish Nazi papers brought to US by Gen. Patton

National Archives to house infamous Nazi papers

SAN MARINO, Calif. – During the final days of World War II, as American soldiers were returning from Germany with swastika-inscribed helmets, flags and other Nazi memorabilia, Gen. George Patton was packing up his own set of souvenirs.
The legendary field commander took four pages of documents signed by Adolf [..] Read the original article: here.

Lebanese army troops deploy in central Beirut after clashes between Hezbollah, Sunni group

Lebanese army deploys in Beirut after clashes

BEIRUT – Lebanese soldiers patrolled a Beirut neighborhood and residents stepped over spent bullet casings and broken glass after a night of deadly street battles between the Shiite Hezbollah group and a small Sunni faction killed at least four people.
Both sides said the fighting – the worst Beirut has … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lebanese army troops deploy in central Beirut after clashes between Hezbollah, Sunni group.

Son of former VP Dan Quayle wins Republican congressional primary in Arizona

Dan Quayle’s son wins congressional primary
PHOENIX – The son of former Vice President Dan Quayle won the Republican primary for an Arizona congressional seat after a provocative campaign that had no shortage of drama.
Ben Quayle emerged from a crowded field Tuesday in the fight for an open seat in a Republican-leaning district … Original article on : Son of former VP Dan Quayle wins Republican congressional primary in Arizona.

California governor considers bill that could make it easier for farmworkers to form unions

Bill in Calif. would help farmworkers form unions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California lawmakers have given Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger a bill that would make it easier for farmworkers to form unions.
State officials have estimated 450,000 people work on California farms during the high season, but fewer than 16,000 full-time farmworkers belong to unions.
Unions say more workers would … Read more >>>.

No. 2 White House spokesman offers aw-shucks demeanor in contrast to combative Gibbs

Vacationing Obama gets temp press secretary
VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. – With a broad grin and aw-shucks approach, Bill Burton is a marked contrast with his boss, the always ready-for-battle White House press secretary Robert Gibbs.
While Gibbs comes off as combative and hot, Burton is low-key and self-deprecating. He always seems ready to smile.
Describing how … Read : No. 2 White House spokesman offers aw-shucks demeanor in contrast to combative Gibbs.

Gov Sean Parnell wins Republican gubernatorial primary in Alaska

Parnell wins GOP gubernatorial primary in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell, who inherited the job from Sarah Palin and was credited with restoring calm after her tumultuous tenure, has won the GOP gubernatorial primary.
In winning Tuesday, Parnell had to fend off criticism that he’s not bold enough to lead the state.
Parnell … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gov Sean Parnell wins Republican gubernatorial primary in Alaska.

Small-town Alaska mayor Scott McAdams wins Democratic nomination for US Senate

McAdams wins Dem nomination for AK Senate
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Small-town Alaska mayor Scott McAdams has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.

McAdams, mayor of Sitka, entered the race late, on June 1, after Democrats struggled to find a candidate they considered viable against the well-known incumbent, Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who was in a tight … Original source on Gaea Times at : Small-town Alaska mayor Scott McAdams wins Democratic nomination for US Senate.

Greenpeace activists held for protesting n-bill near parliament

NEW DELHI – Six activists of global environmental group Greenpeace were detained Wednesday for protesting the proposed civil nuclear liability bill near Parliament House.

The activists, including three women, were wearing black T-shirts and carrying yellow barrels emblazoned with the danger sign.
They stood in protest at Vijay Chowk, a short distance away from Parliament … Read more : Greenpeace activists held for protesting n-bill near parliament.