Detailing his dad’s problems with VA, Albuquerque man chokes up while questioning Obama

Albuquerque man chokes up asking Obama about VA

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Andrew Cavalier choked up when he tried asking a question to President Barack Obama about the Veterans Administration.
During Obama’s visit to his parents’ home for what was billed as a backyard conversation, Cavalier wanted to know Tuesday what the administration has done to assure that … Read more : Detailing his dad’s problems with VA, Albuquerque man chokes up while questioning Obama.

Andrew Shirvell Online Blog Stages War against Gay Student

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — Andrew Shirvell, the Assistant Attorney General of Michingan is running a controversial blog against, Chris Armstrong, the gay President of the student body at University of Michingan. Andrew is staging this war against Chris as Chris is promoting radical homosexual activities in the college premises.

Andrew Shirvell commenced his blog by against … Read : Andrew Shirvell Online Blog Stages War against Gay Student.

Maharashtra villager gets first unique number card

NANDURBAR – Residents of Tembli village in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra became the first recepients of the Unique Identification Numbers when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi handed these out Wednesday.

As the gathering of villagers cheered and applauded, Ranjana Sonawane became the first in the country to receive the Unique … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Maharashtra villager gets first unique number card.

Man drives cement mixer into gates of Irish parliament to protest country’s banking bailout

Cement mixer rams Irish parliament in bank protest

DUBLIN – A cement mixer has rammed into the gates of the Irish parliament in an apparent protest at the country’s catastrophically expensive bank bailout.
Police said they had arrested a 41-year-old man at the scene Wednesday but gave few other details.
The truck hit the guarded gates of Ireland’s …. Source  : Man drives cement mixer into gates of Irish parliament to protest country’s banking bailout.

Notification issued for second phase of Bihar polls

PATNA – The notification for the second of six phases of the Bihar elections was issued Wednesday.

In the second round due Oct 24, polling will be held in 45 of 243 assembly constituencies.
The notification for the first phase, when polls will be held Oct 21 in 47 seats, was issued Monday.
Among … Original article on : Notification issued for second phase of Bihar polls.

Spurred by NY mayor, 10 US cities launch volunteering programs to address local challenges

Spurred by NY, 10 cities launch volunteer programs

NEW YORK – Ten U.S. cities are recruiting volunteers to help with local problems such as flood recovery and childhood obesity as part of a nationwide emphasis on service led by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Bloomberg founded a volunteer corps in his city last year in response to [..] Read the original article: here.

Monkey business: Indian officials deploy langur monkeys to help security at Commonwealth Games

Plan of the apes: Security staff deploy langurs

NEW DELHI – Security officials at the Commonwealth Games aren’t monkeying around anymore, deploying langurs at several venues in New Delhi to keep smaller simians from causing any trouble.
Langurs are a common type on monkey in south Asia, and because they are large and fierce they are often …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Monkey business: Indian officials deploy langur monkeys to help security at Commonwealth Games.

CPI-M accuses Mamata Banerjee of disrupting peace in Darjeeling

KOLKATA – Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) members on Tuesday accused Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee for fostering animosity amongst the people of Darjeeling and supporting the Gorkha community’s demand for a separate Gorkhaland state.

“A conspiracy …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : CPI-M accuses Mamata Banerjee of disrupting peace in Darjeeling.

Carter plans to resume book tour after upset stomach causes overnight stay at Ohio hospital

Carter rests at hospital, plans to resume tour

CLEVELAND – Former President Jimmy Carter planned to resume a trip promoting his new book on Wednesday after an upset stomach developed on a flight to Cleveland landed him in a hospital overnight.
Carter was scheduled to appear at two events in Washington, including one at the Smithsonian Institution, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Carter plans to resume book tour after upset stomach causes overnight stay at Ohio hospital.

North Korean leader gives son high party posts

SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Il Wednesday named his youngest son and potential successor to important ruling party posts, state media reported.

Kim Jong Un was named a member of the Central Committee of the Workers Party and vice chairman of its Central Military Commission, which his father chairs, at the biggest party …. Source  : North Korean leader gives son high party posts.

A look at key players in North Korean leadership

A look at key players in NKorean leadership

A look at key players in North Korea’s leadership, as the reclusive country holds an extraordinary party convention for the first time in decades.
Kim Jong Il: North Korea’s 68-year-old leader took power in 1994 upon the death of his father, regime founder Kim Il Sung. He rules the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : A look at key players in North Korean leadership.

Manmohan Singh to launch Unique Identification Numbers today

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will launch the issue of Unique Identification Numbers (Aadhaar) nationally by distributing the first set of numbers among the villagers in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar District today.

The Unique ID Authority of India started working in August …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Manmohan Singh to launch Unique Identification Numbers today.

China to hold Communist Party meeting next month; observers look for clues on succession

China to hold Communist Party meeting next month

BEIJING – China’s ruling Communist Party plans to hold a key gathering in mid-October that will be closely watched for signs that the current vice president remains on track to take over leadership of the country next year.
Announcements in state media Wednesday made no mention of new appointments …. Source article  : China to hold Communist Party meeting next month; observers look for clues on succession.

Pakistan raising Kashmir as a diversionary ploy: Krishna

NEW YORK – Accusing Pakistan of raking up the Kashmir issue as a ploy to divert attention from its internal problems, External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna has discounted the possibility of a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart here.

By Arun Kumar
“Well it is not on the cards,” he told reporters here after delivering a … Read more »»».

Italy’s Berlusconi seeks confidence vote, hoping to come out stronger despite defecting allies

Berlusconi betting on winning confidence vote

ROME – Premier Silvio Berlusconi is betting his government can still muster an impressive majority as he pitches for support in a confidence vote in the Chamber of Deputies following a nasty break with some coalition allies.
Berlusconi decided to stake his 2 1/2-year-old government’s survival on the outcome of the … Read more : Italy’s Berlusconi seeks confidence vote, hoping to come out stronger despite defecting allies.

Pakistan seeks UN intervention to resolve Kashmir issue

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has told the UN General Assembly that the Kashmir issue could be resolved through UN resolutions and stressed that it was necessary for “durable peace and stability” in the South Asian region, it was reported here Wednesday.

“A peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute in accordance with …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

North, South Korea to hold first military talks in two years

SEOUL – North and South Korea have agreed to hold military talks, their first in almost two years, the defence ministry in Seoul said Wednesday.

The discussions were scheduled for Thursday at Panmunjom, a North Korean border village, after Pyongyang agreed to Seoul’s proposed date for the working-level military meeting.
North Korea originally proposed Sep … Read more >>>.

Federal report: Cal/OSHA needs speedier complaint process, better inspector training

Feds: Cal/OSHA needs speedier complaint process

LOS ANGELES – The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health needs to speed up its complaint process and do a better job training inspectors, among other improvements, according to federal labor officials.
A report issued Tuesday by the U.S. Labor Department identified dozens of deficiencies in Cal/OSHA’s programs and drew …. Source  : Federal report: Cal/OSHA needs speedier complaint process, better inspector training.

DNC head: Delaware voters have chance to say no to the tea party movement in Senate race

DNC head: Delaware voters can say no to tea party

NEWARK, Del. – Delaware voters have a chance to deal a blow to the tea party movement by choosing Democrat Chris Coons in the Senate race instead of the party’s favorite Christine O’Donnell, said the head of the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday.
Coons went from a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : DNC head: Delaware voters have chance to say no to the tea party movement in Senate race.

US seeks to ease Chinese fears over US interest in S. China Sea disputes

US seeks to ease Chinese fears
WASHINGTON – The United States sought Tuesday to ease China’s worries over a strong U.S. presence in the South China Sea, where Beijing and its neighbors are bickering over territorial claims.

Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia, said the United States is concerned about … Read : US seeks to ease Chinese fears over US interest in S. China Sea disputes.