Clinton heading to Mideast to reconvene negotiations she says may be the last chance for peace

Clinton resuming ‘last chance’ Mideast peace talks

WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is shepherding Mideast talks this week and she says they could be the last chance for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Clinton and former Sen. George Mitchell, the White House special envoy to the region, plan to be in Egypt for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Clinton heading to Mideast to reconvene negotiations she says may be the last chance for peace.

NATO says 5 insurgents, including one planning election attacks, killed in Afghanistan

NATO says 5 insurgents killed in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – A Taliban commander who planned rocket attacks on polling stations during elections next week and four other insurgents were killed in eastern Afghanistan, NATO said Sunday.
Meanwhile, hundreds of Afghans rallied for a third day Sunday to protest a plan by an American pastor to burn copies … Original article on : NATO says 5 insurgents, including one planning election attacks, killed in Afghanistan.

Munda in Nagpur to seek Gadkari’s blessings

RANCHI – Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Sunday morning went to Nagpur along with his two deputies to seek the blessings of Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari.

Munda travelled to Nagpur by a chartered plane along with his two deputy chief ministers – Sudesh Mahto of All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) and Hemant Soren, son …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

India accused of spoiling Maoist chances in Nepal

KATHMANDU – Fresh India bashing has started in Nepal with a Communist leader accusing New Delhi of having spent millions of rupees to prevent the Maoists from coming to power again.

Veteran communist leader Narayan Man Bijukchhe, whose Nepal Workers and Peasants Party has five MPs in the 601-member parliament and a stronghold in the Newar … Read more >>>.

No difference of opinion on Kashmir in cabinet: Antony

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Defence Minister A.K. Antony Sunday denied reports of differences of opinion in the union cabinet on tackling the violence in Kashmir, a day ahead of a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting to discuss a peace package for the troubled state.
“Tomorrow (Monday) the cabinet sub committee on security is meeting in …. Read the original article  : No difference of opinion on Kashmir in cabinet: Antony.

Why the ‘reluctant communicator’ is media shy (Capital Buzz)

NEW DELHI – After a series of negative articles in the media about the “silent PM” and “decision-making vacuum”, with one columnist even going so far as to suggest that the prime minister may be seriously ill leading to a crisis of leadership, Manmohan Singh, often seen as the reluctant communicator by his …. Source  : Why the ‘reluctant communicator’ is media shy (Capital Buzz).

Focus more on schools than on higher education: Digvijay Singh tells Sibal

JABALPUR – Congress party general secretary Digvijay Singh has asked Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal to focus on school rather than higher education.

Reacting to Sibal’s proposal to reform premier technology institutes and include courses in …. Source  : Focus more on schools than on higher education: Digvijay Singh tells Sibal.

Turks vote on proposed constitutional reforms

ISTANBUL – Turks began voting Sunday morning in a national referendum on a package of constitutional amendments that has polarised the country and has the potential for far-reaching changes to the powerful judiciary.

Support for the referendum, expected to pass by a small margin, is seen by many as a vote of confidence for the ruling …. Read the original article  : here.

Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck recall 9/11 attacks during joint Alaska appearance

Palin, Beck recall 9/11 attacks at Alaska event
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck teamed up in the former Alaska governor’s home state Saturday night, delivering their messages to a crowd of thousands and recalling their thoughts and feelings the day of the 9/11 attacks.
Palin applauded the conservative commentator as an inspiration [..] Read the original article: here.

Karnataka minister quits over recruitment scandal

BANGALORE – Karnataka Medical Education Minister Ramachandra Gowda Sunday quit over alleged irregularities in the recruitment of over 350 non-medical staff to two government run-colleges and hospitals.

“As per your wish, I am resigning. Thank you for your cooperation all these days,” Gowda said in the two-line letter in Kannada he sent to Chief … Original article on : Karnataka minister quits over recruitment scandal.

Palin-Beck 9/11 event in Alaska draws supporters, protesters

Palin-Beck 9/11 event in Alaska draws fans, foes
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An event featuring former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and conservative commentator Glenn Beck on Saturday night is likely to bring out two very different crowds.
Thousands of fans who paid between $73.75 and $225 for tickets will gather inside the Dena’ina Civic and Convention …. Source article  : Palin-Beck 9/11 event in Alaska draws supporters, protesters.

Report: Saudi diplomat seeks asylum in US, claiming his life is in danger if returned home

Report: Saudi diplomats seeks asylum in US

WASHINGTON – A Saudi diplomat in Los Angeles reportedly has asked for political asylum in the United States, claiming his life is in danger if he is returned to Saudi Arabia.
The report Saturday by NBC News quoted the diplomat, Ali Ahmad Asseri, as saying that Saudi officials have ordered … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Report: Saudi diplomat seeks asylum in US, claiming his life is in danger if returned home.

Ron Walters, a leading expert on race, politics at University of Maryland, dies at 72

Ron Walters, expert on race, politics, dies at 72

WASHINGTON – Ronald W. Walters, a longtime political analyst and scholar at Howard University and the University of Maryland who was a leading expert on race and politics, has died. He was 72.
University of Maryland spokesman Lee Tune said Saturday that Walters died Friday night. He had … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ron Walters, a leading expert on race, politics at University of Maryland, dies at 72.

24 injured in violent clash between rival political parties ahead of Guinea vote

24 injured in clash between rival Guinea parties

CONAKRY, Guinea – At least 24 people were injured when members of Guinea’s rival political parties began throwing rocks at each other following a campaign event Saturday, said a campaign official and a doctor at the hospital where the injured were being treated.
The violent clash is one more … Read more »».

Alaska Palin-Beck 9/11 event draws supporters, protesters

Palin-Beck 9/11 event draws fans, foes
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An event featuring former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and conservative commentator Glenn Beck on Saturday night brought out two very different crowds.
Thousands of fans who paid between $73.75 and $225 for tickets were gathering inside the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center to see Beck …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Alaska Palin-Beck 9/11 event draws supporters, protesters.

Karnataka minister offers to quit over recruitment scandal

BANGALORE – Karnataka Medical Education Minister Ramachandra Gowda has offered to quit over alleged irregularities in recruitment of over 350 non-medical staff to two government run-colleges, ruling Bharatiya Janata Party sources said late Saturday.

“He has informed the chief minister (B.S. Yeddyurappa) that he will quit but have no information whether he has already sent in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Karnataka minister offers to quit over recruitment scandal.

US prosecutors appeal judge’s dismissal of piracy charges against 5 Somali defendants

US prosecutors appeal dismissal of piracy charges

RICHMOND, Va. – The U.S. government is appealing a federal judge’s dismissal of piracy charges against five Somali defendants accused of attacking a U.S. Navy ship off the coast of Africa.
Prosecutors signaled their intent to appeal to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a filing Friday in …. Original source  : US prosecutors appeal judge’s dismissal of piracy charges against 5 Somali defendants.

Remarks by the First Lady at September 11th Memorial Service

Flight 93 National Memorial Site
Shanksville, Pennsylvania
10:28 A.M. EDT
 
MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you so much, Joanne, for that very kind introduction.  It is a privilege and an honor to be here today as we pay tribute to the men and women of Flight 93. 
 
     I want to acknowledge Secretary Salazar, Governor Rendell, and Gordon Felt, and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Remarks by the First Lady at September 11th Memorial Service.

Nigeria mogul backing fmr dictator’s election bid claims kidnap threat from president’s group

Nigerian media mogul reports election threat

ABUJA, Nigeria – A Nigerian media mogul says his family has received kidnap threats over his support for a former military dictator in country’s the upcoming election.
Raymond Dokpesi, the owner of the Africa Independent Television network, told reporters Saturday that his family received threats Friday night that his son would …. Source article  : Nigeria mogul backing fmr dictator’s election bid claims kidnap threat from president’s group.

Rahul Gandhi on three-day Bengal visit from Sep 14

KOLKATA – Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi will be on a three-day visit to West Bengal starting Sep 14 to boost the Youth Congress membership drive in the state, party officials said.

State Congress president Manas Bhuniya told media persons here Saturday that Gandhi will kick off his tour from the campus of Visva Bharati University … Read : Rahul Gandhi on three-day Bengal visit from Sep 14.