Glenn Beck’s Rally Witnesses Turnout Of 87,000

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- As many as 87,000 people congregated outside the Lincoln Memorial in the U.S. national capital of Washington which was organized by conservative talk show host Glenn Beck on Saturday. The convention which was termed as the ‘Restoring Honor’ rally was not devoid of a rush of patriotism and as well as a … Original article on : Glenn Beck’s Rally Witnesses Turnout Of 87,000.

Former crown princess presides over ‘Mrs Nepal’ contest

KATHMANDU – As Nepal still hesitates to bid a final adieu to the crown, the women in the deposed royal family have been the first to adapt to their new role as civilians.

Former Crown Princess Himani, who retained her popularity even during the height of the anti-monarchy movement in 2006 that saw the abolition of … Original article on : Former crown princess presides over ‘Mrs Nepal’ contest.

Hasina government image dips over prices, graft

DHAKA – The popularity of the Bangladesh government led by Sheikh Hasina has taken a beating over price rise, power shortage and perceptions of graft, a survey conducted on completion of her 18 months in office said.
The prime minister’s popularity has dipped, although nearly a half (49 percent) … Original source on Gaea Times at : Hasina government image dips over prices, graft.

Chidambaram should not relate national flag with terrorism: BJP

PATNA – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded an apology from Union Home Minister P Chidambaram for his saffron terror remark, saying that he should not relate the national flag, saffron being one of its colours, with terrorism.

BJP spokesman Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said the colour saffron is not an identity of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chidambaram should not relate national flag with terrorism: BJP.

Tony Blair’s boxer shorts secrets revealed

LONDON – British Prime Minister Tony Blair used to wear silk Union Jack boxer shorts, his indiscreet aides have revealed.

The secret was revealed at a dinner party attended by actor Michael Sheen who has played the ex-premier in three films.

“Blair’s people got progressively more drunk throughout the night and told me more and more inappropriate …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tony Blair’s boxer shorts secrets revealed.

Manmohan Singh to visit CWG venues today

NEW DELHI – Against the backdrop of construction delays and missed deadlines, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will on Sunday visit the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and the Talkatora Stadium for an on the spot inspection of the facilities provided for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, which kicks off on October 3.
It has been reported … Read more >>>.

Nominee for South Korean premier withdraws after graft accusations

SEOUL – The man appointed as prime minister in South Korea withdrew Sunday amid corruption allegations and doubts about his qualifications for the post.

Kim Tae Ho, 47, a former governor of South Gyeongsang province, stepped aside three weeks after being named by President Lee Myung Bak, saying he did not want to be present a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nominee for South Korean premier withdraws after graft accusations.

Chinese navy to hold live-ammunition drills in Yellow Sea following US-SKorean joint exercises

Chinese navy to hold drills in Yellow Sea
BEIJING – China said Sunday its navy will stage live-ammunition drills in the Yellow Sea this week, after it condemned U.S.-South Korean joint naval exercises in the region and vowed to respond in kind.

Beijing has said last month’s U.S.-South Korea joint naval drills risked heightening tensions on the …. Source article  : Chinese navy to hold live-ammunition drills in Yellow Sea following US-SKorean joint exercises.

W.Va. governor wins Dem nomination for US Senate; Vitter cruises to GOP primary in La.

W.Va. governor wins Dem primary for US Senate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Popular Gov. Joe Manchin won the Democratic nomination Saturday and will face GOP primary winner and wealthy businessman John Raese in the race to fill the Senate seat vacated by the late Robert C. Byrd.
Raese defeated a crowded field of Republicans and becomes [..] Read the original article: here.

Incumbent Sen. David Vitter easily captures GOP nomination in Louisiana

Sen. Vitter easily wins GOP nomination in La.

NEW ORLEANS – Incumbent Sen. David Vitter has easily won the Republican nomination and will face Democratic primary winner Rep. Charlie Melancon (muh-LAWN’-suhn) in a U.S. Senate race in Louisiana.
Vitter and Melancon each defeated two lesser-known candidates in their party primaries Saturday. With little competition in the contests, … Original article on : Incumbent Sen. David Vitter easily captures GOP nomination in Louisiana.

W.Va. Gov. Manchin wins Dem primary for US Senate; Vitter has 2 GOP challengers in La.

W.Va. Gov. Manchin wins Dem primary for US Senate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Popular Gov. Joe Manchin won the Democratic nomination Saturday and will face GOP primary winner and wealthy businessman John Raese in the race to fill the Senate seat vacated by the late Robert C. Byrd.
Raese defeated a crowded field of Republicans … Original source on Gaea Times at : W.Va. Gov. Manchin wins Dem primary for US Senate; Vitter has 2 GOP challengers in La..

W.Va. Gov. Manchin wins Dem nomination for US Senate seat vacated by Robert Byrd’s death

W.Va. Gov. Manchin wins Dem US Senate nomination

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Popular West Virginia Democratic Gov. Joe Manchin easily won his party’s nomination and will face Republican primary winner John Raese (RAY’-see) in the race for the U.S. Senate seat held by the late Robert C. Byrd.
Raese, a wealthy businessman, defeated a crowded field of GOP … Read this article on Gaea Times at : W.Va. Gov. Manchin wins Dem nomination for US Senate seat vacated by Robert Byrd’s death.

Carly Fiorina, GOP Senate candidate in California, plans trip to Israel

Calif. GOP Senate candidate to travel to Israel

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Republican Senate candidate Carly Fiorina intends to travel to Israel over Labor Day weekend to brush up on her foreign policy credentials.
Campaign manager Marty Wilson says Fiorina, a former Hewlett-Packard chief executive, wants to be informed and updated on what’s happening in the Middle East.
The … Read : Carly Fiorina, GOP Senate candidate in California, plans trip to Israel.

Conservatives flood Washington rally

WASHINGTON – Conservatives from the US heartlands packed the nation’s capital Saturday, answering a call from right-wing TV commentator Glenn Beck and Republican politician Sarah Palin to “restore honour” to the country.
Sporting American flags and carrying folding chairs, the crowd of mostly white and older activists came to the Lincoln Memorial to honour … Original article on : Conservatives flood Washington rally.

Venezuelans protest rampant violence, some liken bloodshed to ‘undeclared war’

Venezuelans protest against unchecked violence

CARACAS, Venezuela – Opponents of President Hugo Chavez marched through Caracas on Saturday to protest rampant violence that claims thousands of lives each year in Venezuela and has been worsening in the past decade.
Protesters beat on drums and held signs with images of skulls and crossbones and slogans such as “Enough” …. Source  : Venezuelans protest rampant violence, some liken bloodshed to ‘undeclared war’.

Beck seeks help restoring traditional American values; Sharpton tries to keep King dream alive

Beck: Help us restore traditional American values
WASHINGTON – Conservative commentator Glenn Beck and tea party champion Sarah Palin appealed Saturday to a vast, predominantly white crowd on the National Mall to help restore traditional American values and honor Martin Luther King’s message. Civil rights leaders who accused the group of hijacking King’s legacy …. Original source  : Beck seeks help restoring traditional American values; Sharpton tries to keep King dream alive.

Glenn Beck borrows rhetoric at his DC rally from candidate Obama’s stump speech in 2008

Beck draws on Obama stump speech from 2008 race

WASHINGTON – Glenn Beck is borrowing some lines from President Barack Obama.
At his rally with tens of thousands on the steps of Lincoln Memorial, Beck used the closing lines of then-candidate Obama’s campaign stump speech of 2008.
“One man can change the world,” Beck told the crowd. “That … Original article on : Glenn Beck borrows rhetoric at his DC rally from candidate Obama’s stump speech in 2008.

Congress to facilitate Kashmir dialogue: Soz

JAMMU – The Congress will play a critical role in facilitating dialogue between separatists and other groups in Kashmir and the central government in a bid to achieve peace in the restive Valley where life has been paralysed for almost three months now, a senior party leader said Saturday.
“It will …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rwanda threatens to withdraw peacekeepers over UN report implicating Rwanda in Congo genocide

Rwanda threatens to withdraw peacekeepers
JOHANNESBURG – Rwanda has threatened to withdraw its troops from United Nations peacekeeping operations if the world body publishes a report accusing the Rwandan army of committing possible genocide in Congo in the 1990s, Rwanda’s foreign minister says in a letter sent to the U.N.

Addressed to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the letter … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rwanda threatens to withdraw peacekeepers over UN report implicating Rwanda in Congo genocide.

Governor’s rule in Kashmir demanded

NEW DELHI – An organisation of Kashmiri Pandits Sunday demanded imposition of the governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the Omar Abdullah-led state government had failed and become “dysfunctional”.

Sunil Shakder, president of S.K. Foundation, said in a statement that the government should start the dialogue process by first talking to Kashmiri Pandits who …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Governor’s rule in Kashmir demanded.