Top US military officer says no plans to withdraw weapons from Iraq through Turkey

Top US commander discusses Iraq with Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey – The United States’ top military officer says Washington does not plan to withdraw its weapons from Iraq through Turkey.
Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Saturday the U.S. military has sought Turkish permission to transport some noncombat equipment from Iraq through its … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Top US military officer says no plans to withdraw weapons from Iraq through Turkey.

Nepal Maoists sought Chinese cash to ‘buy’ MPs?

KATHMANDU – Nepal’s opposition Maoist party has been dragged into a snowballing scandal with a leaked audio tape indicating the former guerrillas sought NRS.500 million from Chinese “friends” to buy MPs’ votes ahead of Sunday’s election to choose a new prime minister.

The allegations have been denied by both the Maoists, who called the tape a … Read more >>.

Manmohan Singh wants teachers to be associated in education policy formulation

NEW DELHI – The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Saturday said the educational system in India is at a very critical juncture, adding that we have to maintain the fine balance between tradition and continuity, between tradition and modernity on the one hand, and innovation and change on the other.
“As teachers, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tony Blair calls radical Islam “world’s biggest threat”

LONDON – Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has warned that radical Islam is the greatest threat that the world is facing today.

According to him, radical Islamists believe that whatever is done in the name of their cause, including the use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, is justified.

“After 11 September, rightly or wrongly, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tony Blair calls radical Islam “world’s biggest threat”.

Dadabhai Naoroji remembered on his 185th birth anniversary

NEW DELHI – Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary party chairman L.K. Advani Saturday paid floral tributes at the portrait of noted freedom fighter Dababhai Naoroji in the Parliament House on his 185th birth anniversary.
Naoroji, who was born in a Parsi family in Bombay Sep 4, 1825, was …. Original article  : Dadabhai Naoroji remembered on his 185th birth anniversary.

Amid China trouble, India, Japan to firm up economic pact

NEW DELHI – Amid dissonance in relations with China, India is looking to expand strategic and economic ties with Japan as the two sides hold the final round of negotiations next week to finalise a key economic pact ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Tokyo in October.
Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar is … Original article on : Amid China trouble, India, Japan to firm up economic pact.

Dentist buys ad asking Hillary Clinton to run again

WASHINGTON – A Chicago dentist is paying for a new ad advocating that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton make a second presidential run in 2012.
Clinton, who accepted the top diplomat’s job under Obama after her Democratic rival’s victory in 2008, has said she will not run for president again.
The ad initially aired … Read : Dentist buys ad asking Hillary Clinton to run again.

Australian voters want independents to support Labor

SYDNEY – Australian voters want the three independent MPs to support a Labor government led by incumbent Prime Minister Julia Gillard rather than join the opposition coalition, a survey said Saturday.

The survey also found out that if Australia again went to the polls, there would be a small shift towards the coalition but the result … Read more »».

Obama gets thumbs up on Iraq, down on economy: Poll

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama’s approval rating appears to have edged up after his speech on the Iraq war but he still gets bad marks on the economy, according to a new poll.
The CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Friday indicates that 50 percent of Americans approve of the job Obama’s doing as [..] Read the original article: here.

Silent PM, talkative Congress members (Comment)

As a broad church party, the Congress was never known for organisational discipline. The habit of its members speaking out of turn was always a feature of its functioning. Few will be surprised, therefore, at some of the latest episodes which have seen important party leaders voicing contradictory views.
Even if these are regarded … Read more »»».

Report: Blackwater created 30 shell companies to get gov’t work after Iraq shootings

Report: Blackwater created shell companies

WASHINGTON – The New York Times is reporting that the security company Blackwater Worldwide formed a network of 30 shell companies and subsidiaries to get government business after the company faced strong criticism for its conduct in Iraq.
The report Friday night on the newspaper’s website says Sen. Carl Levin, chairman of …. Source article  : Report: Blackwater created 30 shell companies to get gov’t work after Iraq shootings.

NCAA clears North Carolina’s Sturdivant, Carter to play; Williams remains sidelined

NCAA clears UNC’s Sturdivant, Carter to play

North Carolina linebackers Quan Sturdivant and Bruce Carter have been cleared to play in the 18th-ranked Tar Heels’ opener against No. 21 LSU on Saturday.
Safety Deunta Williams (dee-AHN’-tay) will not play due to the ongoing NCAA investigation into the program.
The three players didn’t travel with the team when it …. Original article  : NCAA clears North Carolina’s Sturdivant, Carter to play; Williams remains sidelined.

Colo. gubernatorial candidate refuses to back down and is on November ballot

Colo. gubernatorial candidate refuses to back down

DENVER – Dan Maes likes to brag about taking down the political machine in becoming Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial nominee. The way he’s going, it may be the only victory in a short-lived political career.
Republicans spent the week desperately trying to get the tea party favorite to quit the race …. Read the original article  : Colo. gubernatorial candidate refuses to back down and is on November ballot.

Jamie McCourt begins testifying in divorce trial, says she favored buying Dodgers

Jamie McCourt takes stand in divorce trial

LOS ANGELES – Jamie McCourt has begun testifying in a divorce trial that could determine ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
She took the stand late Friday after her estranged husband spent more than 15 hours under examination by attorneys.
She testified that she favored buying the Dodgers and didn’t feel …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Correction: Alaska Senate

Correction: Alaska Senate
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – In a story Sept. 2 about the Alaska Senate, The Associated Press erroneously attributed a quote to University of Alaska Anchorage political science professor Carl Shepro. The following was said by Alaska Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller on CNN’s “John King, USA:” ”So this is not a Joe Miller … Original article on : Correction: Alaska Senate.

Colo. gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes stays in race, on ballot despite pressure to drop out

GOP Maes stays in Colo. governor’s race
DENVER – Republican Dan Maes, Democrat John Hickenlooper and American Constitution Party candidate Tom Tancredo are officially on the November ballot in the race for Colorado governor.

Secretary of State Bernie Buescher certified the list Friday. Buescher says any changes to the ballot would have to come from county clerks …. Source article  : Colo. gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes stays in race, on ballot despite pressure to drop out.

Presidential Memorandum??? Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Resulting from Flooding in Pakistan

September 3, 2010
Presidential Determination No.    2010-14

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (the "Act"), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1)), I hereby determine, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Act, that it is … Read more >>.

Calif. city votes to subpoena records of former high-paid official as part of fraud probe

Calif. city to subpoena official in salary probe

BELL, Calif. – City Council members in a small blue-collar city near Los Angeles have voted to subpoena the records of its former city manager, whose huge salary has prompted investigations into possible fraud.
City Attorney James M. Casso said Friday that the records could help the city determine … Read more »».

APNewsBreak: Person familiar with situation says UNC’s Austin subpoenaed in agents probe

AP source: Investigators subpoena UNC’s Austin

Investigators from the North Carolina Secretary of State’s office have subpoenaed Tar Heels defensive tackle Marvin Austin, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. Austin is one of 13 players who did not travel …. Source article  : APNewsBreak: Person familiar with situation says UNC’s Austin subpoenaed in agents probe.

Obama to award posthumous Medal of Honor Sept. 21 to Air Force chief master sergeant from PA

Obama to award posthumous Medal of Honor to PA man
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is awarding a posthumous Medal of Honor to an Air Force chief master sergeant who braved enemy fire to help three wounded comrades before suffering his own fatal wounds during combat in Laos in 1968.
The White House says Obama …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Obama to award posthumous Medal of Honor Sept. 21 to Air Force chief master sergeant from PA.