“Some undemocratic forces” trying to destabilise democratically elected govt: Gilani

LAHORE – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has accused “some undemocratic forces” of trying to destabilise democracy, while stressing that his government was stable and such people were just wasting their time.

“The government is not going to change just because someone said so. I would advise those talking of bringing an unconstitutional change …. Read the original article  : “Some undemocratic forces” trying to destabilise democratically elected govt: Gilani.

In Bihar, 30,000 aspirants for assembly polls

PATNA – Looks like over 30,000 people in Bihar want to fight an election! They are all aspirants who have submitted their biodata to political parties – mostly directly to party chiefs – to contest the October-November elections to the 243-member legislative assembly. The maximum number seems to be interested in the Congress ticket!

Thousands of … Original article on : In Bihar, 30,000 aspirants for assembly polls.

India, US look for the next big thing for Obama visit

WASHINGTON – A search is on for the next big thing in India-US relations after their landmark civil nuclear deal to let President Barack Obama truly make “history” on his India visit in early November.

From the Indian perspective, that could well be Washington’s full throated endorsement for India’s permanent membership of the UN Security Council … Read : India, US look for the next big thing for Obama visit.

ETA says it is ready to accept international mediation to solve conflict with Spain

Basque separatists ready for mediation
MADRID – The armed Basque separatist group ETA says it is willing to accept international mediation to help solve its long-running conflict with the Spanish government.

Two weeks after it announced a cease-fire, the group said in a statement it is willing to “jointly explore” with overseas mediators the steps required for … Read more >>.

Brit Deputy PM’s wife ‘doesn’t know who Cherie Blair is’

LONDON – Miriam Clegg, wife of the UK Deputy Prime Minister Nicholas Clegg, claimed not to have heard of Cherie Blair.

During an interview with The Times, Clegg appeared irritated by being compared with Mrs Blair.t first, she feigned ignorance of the ex-Prime Minister’s wife’s name.

“I do not know who Cherie is,” before going on to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Lalu Yadav meets Chapra electrocution victims

CHAPRA – Former Bihar chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav visited Bihar’s Chapra District on Saturday to meet families of victims, who had died after a high voltage live wire fell on a makeshift tent during a religious ceremony.

“Those who died were of poor families. A police report should be … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lalu Yadav meets Chapra electrocution victims.

Kashmir government sabotaging all-party visit: Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR – Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti Sunday slammed the Jammu and Kashmir government alleging that it was attempting to “sabotage” the all-party delegation’s visit to the troubled state Monday by reimposing curfew in the valley.

“The state government is bent upon sabotaging this visit…They are trying to create more anger by imposing curfew. …. Read the original article  : Kashmir government sabotaging all-party visit: Mehbooba Mufti.

Mike Pence Wins Republican Straw Poll

WASHINGTON (Gaeatimes.com)- Come 2012 Presidential election and former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin might face a tough competition for Republican Presidential ticket from Indiana Representative Mike Pence. A straw vote result has suggested that social conservatives would like Rep. Mike Pence to contest with Sarah Palin for the Presidential ticket. The straw vote that … Read : Mike Pence Wins Republican Straw Poll.

Abercrombie beats Hannemann in race for Hawaii Democratic gubernatorial nomination

Abercrombie wins Hawaii Democratic gov race

HONOLULU – Hawaii Democrats have chosen former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie in their bid to take back the governor’s office after eight years of Republican control.
Abercrombie defeated longtime political rival ex-Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann in a bitterly contested campaign that focused on character and leadership experience.
Abercrombie will face Republican nominee … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Abercrombie beats Hannemann in race for Hawaii Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

Aiona beats Carroll in race for Hawaii GOP gubernatorial nomination

Aiona wins Hawaii Republican gov race
HONOLULU – Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona easily won the Republican nominee for Hawaii governor on Saturday night, and he will now face either former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie or ex-Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann, who are facing off for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

According to unofficial returns on the first printout, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Aiona beats Carroll in race for Hawaii GOP gubernatorial nomination.

Daniel Inouye, longest-serving US senator, nominated for a ninth term by Hawaii Democrats

Inouye gets Hawaii Democratic nod for Senate

HONOLULU – U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, the longest-serving member of the U.S. Senate, has been nominated by Hawaii Democrats to seek a ninth term.
The 86-year-old senator won the state’s Democratic primary Saturday with 89 percent of the vote in early returns.
Inouye will face Cam Cavasso, who won the Republican …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Daniel Inouye, longest-serving US senator, nominated for a ninth term by Hawaii Democrats.

UN secretary general hails Afghan voters

UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has lauded Afghan citizens for their “courage and determination” as they turned up in large numbers to vote Saturday despite the Taliban threatening to disrupt polling.

“The secretary-general commends women and men of Afghanistan for their courage and determination in exercising their democratic right to vote during the parliamentary …. Source article  : UN secretary general hails Afghan voters.

Obama tears into GOP adversaries, asks black lawmakers to rally voters for November election

Obama: Black lawmakers must rally voters back home

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is coming out fighting against his Republican foes with strong words in a political speech to black lawmakers.
He’s telling members of the Congressional Black Caucus to go back home and rally people to support Democrats in the November election. He’s likening the task …. Read the original article  : Obama tears into GOP adversaries, asks black lawmakers to rally voters for November election.

Comedian Bill Maher digs up ‘witchcraft clip’ of tea party favorite Christine O’Donnell

Bill Maher digs up O’Donnell ‘witchcraft’ clip

WASHINGTON – Another unfavorable decade-old television clip of tea party favorite Christine O’Donnell has emerged, this time with the Delaware GOP Senate candidate saying she “dabbled in witchcraft.”
The clip spread among websites as O’Donnell canceled appearances Sunday on two national news shows. Her campaign said she had to back … Original source on Gaea Times at : Comedian Bill Maher digs up ‘witchcraft clip’ of tea party favorite Christine O’Donnell.

Democrats need turnout in November, but GOP has enthusiasm that Democrats lack

Turnout is key, but will Democrats return to polls

DREXEL HILL, Pa. – Victoria Newman is a proud Democrat who says that when she voted for Barack Obama in 2008, it was the most excited she’d been about politics in all her 58 years. But now, Democrats grasping to keep control of Congress will have to …. Original source  : Democrats need turnout in November, but GOP has enthusiasm that Democrats lack.

Police make witness appeal in Pakistani leader’s murder

LONDON – British police investigating the fatal stabbing of a Pakistani politician in London Saturday appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Imran Farooq, a senior member of the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), died from multiple stab wounds and blunt trauma to the head, police said, quoting the result of a post-mortem.
The 50-year-old had been on …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Police make witness appeal in Pakistani leader’s murder.

Pence-Palin presidential ticket in 2012 is top choice among social conservatives in straw poll

Pence is tops in conservatives’ straw vote

WASHINGTON – A straw vote suggests that social conservatives favor Indiana Rep. Mike Pence to head a Republican presidential ticket with former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in 2012.
About 723 out of more than 2,000 registered attendees cast Saturday at the annual Values Voter Summit. Pence was the top choice …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pence-Palin presidential ticket in 2012 is top choice among social conservatives in straw poll.

Tens of thousands of Germans protest government decision to extend nuclear energy use

Tens of thousands at German anti-nuke demo

BERLIN – Tens of thousands of Germans marched through Berlin to protest their government’s recent decision to extend the life of the nation’s nuclear power plants by about 12 years.
Demonstrators blew whistles and waved flags warning against the dangers of nuclear energy Saturday at a protest that drew Germans … Original article on : Tens of thousands of Germans protest government decision to extend nuclear energy use.

Parties look for coalition after tight outcome in St. Maarten’s 1st parliament vote

Tight outcome in St. Maarten’s 1st parliament vote

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Tiny St. Maarten has elected its first independent parliament, but results on Saturday leave unclear who will govern when the former Dutch colony becomes a semiautonomous country on Oct. 10.
The National Alliance that had led the outgoing island council won seven of the 15 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Parties look for coalition after tight outcome in St. Maarten’s 1st parliament vote.

Seeking big election turnout from black voters, Obama rallies support from black lawmakers

Obama rallies black support at lawmakers’ dinner

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama wants black voters to turn out in force this fall, even though there are nagging doubts about his commitment and two prominent black lawmakers are facing ethics trials.
The president is making a short trip from the White House to Washington’s convention center for a … Read : Seeking big election turnout from black voters, Obama rallies support from black lawmakers.