Koreas agree to 1st family reunions in 1 year amid latest NKorean threat

Koreas agree to 1st family reunions in 1 year

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea says Red Cross officials from the two Koreas have agreed to hold reunions for families separated by their civil war.
Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Friday that the two Koreas will hold the reunions from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 at … Read more : Koreas agree to 1st family reunions in 1 year amid latest NKorean threat.

Former Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf says in London only military can save Pakistan

Ex-general Musharraf to launch new political party

LONDON – Pakistan’s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf is launching a new political party in London, setting the stage for his return to the country before 2013 elections.
Musharraf, who has lived in London since he stepped down in 2008, told the BBC that the army must be involved in … Read more : Former Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf says in London only military can save Pakistan.

Nirmohi Akhara Discontent with the Ayodhya Verdict Result

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Nirmohi Akhara, one of the parties to the 60-year-old dispute in Ayodhya verdict is totally discontent with the judgement given yesterday.
According to sources the lawyer of Nirmohi Akhara, Ranjit Lal Verma will appeal to the Supreme Court against the judgement delivered by Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court.
Verma stated …. Read the original article  : Nirmohi Akhara Discontent with the Ayodhya Verdict Result.

Biographical information on Rahm Emanuel

Biographical information on Rahm Emanuel
NAME – Rahm Israel Emanuel.

AGE-BIRTH DATE-LOCATION – 50; Nov. 29, 1959; Chicago.
EXPERIENCE – White House chief of staff, 2009-present; congressman representing Illinois, 2003-2008; managing director, investment bank Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, Chicago, 1999-2002; various Clinton administration positions, including senior policy adviser, director of special projects, political director, White House, 1993-1998; national finance … Original article on : Biographical information on Rahm Emanuel.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s detention expires Nov. 13 raising questions over her imminent release

Myanmar abuzz over possible release of Suu Kyi

YANGON, Myanmar – The detention of Myanmar’s democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi expires early next month, but officials said Friday that only the ruling junta chief knows exactly when she will be granted freedom.
The Nobel Peace laureate has been locked away for 15 of the past 21 …. Original source  : Aung San Suu Kyi’s detention expires Nov. 13 raising questions over her imminent release.

INSIDE WASHINGTON: Gingrich stirs up talk about 2012 while maintaining star power and profits

INSIDE WASHINGTON: Gingrich brews up buzz, profits

WASHINGTON – Newt Gingrich may be running for the Republican presidential nomination. Or maybe he is just running all the way to the bank.
The wonky former House speaker and unofficial Republican pundit in chief is tossing around provocative commentary and juicy hints about running for president, making sure he’s …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Obama to make it official, finally: Emanuel quitting chief of staff’s job, Rouse in as interim

White House chief of staff: Emanuel out, Rouse in

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is making official what has been clear for days: Rahm Emanuel, the relentless enforcer of his agenda as White House chief of staff, is resigning. The job Emanuel wants now is mayor of Chicago, where his next fierce political fight awaits.
What Emanuel … Read more »».

Berlusconi’s ally apologises for calling Romans ‘pigs’

Rome, Oct 1 (IANS/AKI) Italian Prime Pinister Silvio Berlusconi’s close political ally, Umberto Bossi, has apologised for infuriating residents of this capital city by calling Romans “pigs”.

During a beauty pageant earlier this week, Bossi, the gruff founder of the Northern League party, referred to the ancient SPQR motto and said it stood for “Sono … Original source on Gaea Times at : Berlusconi’s ally apologises for calling Romans ‘pigs’.

Allahabad High Court’s Ayodhya Verdict: Reactions Pouring In

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Since the three-member judge panel of the Allahabad High Court gave out the much-anticipated judgment in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, reactions of leader across political parties have been pouring in. The decision of the Allahabad High Court to divide the disputed property in Ayodhya among the three main petitioners with … Original article on : Allahabad High Court’s Ayodhya Verdict: Reactions Pouring In.

Bypoll in Chhhattisgarh begins on dull note

RAIPUR – Polling for Bhatgaon assembly seat in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district began on a dull note at 8 a.m. Friday but women were seen lined up in large numbers for voting.

Women voters number roughly 85,000 in the constituency that is located in extreme north of the state and is some 400 km from Raipur. … Read more : Bypoll in Chhhattisgarh begins on dull note.

Japan PM concerned over China’s widening maritime activity as 3 Japanese freed return

Japan PM concerned over China’s maritime expansion

TOKYO – Japan’s prime minister urged China to act as a “responsible” member of the international community Friday and raised concern over its expanding maritime activity in Asia, including in disputed waters where a ship collision ignited a bitter diplomatic feud.
Prime Minister Naoto Kan’s comments came after three Japanese … Read more »»».

Ramjanmabhoomi Judgment Delivered

LUCKNOW, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The landmark Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid verdict was delivered on Thursday by a three-member panel of judges of the Allahabad High Court, finally providing a closure in the 60-year-old ownership dispute. The judgment that eagerly awaited with securities in states across the country being beefed up fearing any kind of violent religious backlash …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ramjanmabhoomi Judgment Delivered.

India hopes to address US concerns on n-bill before Obama visit

WASHINGTON – Asserting that India’s nuclear liability bill was not inconsistent with international norms, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon has said New Delhi hopes to address US corporate concerns before President Barack Obama’s India visit.

“We do not see any surmountable amount of problem in working the solution of the civil liability for nuclear damage … Read : India hopes to address US concerns on n-bill before Obama visit.

Kerry phones Gilani after NATO cross-border strike

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has conveyed concern over the recent increase in US drone attacks and NATO helicopter strikes inside Pakistan to Senator John Kerry, when the latter made a telephone call to him.

Gilani also informed Kerry about the unanimous condemnation of the attacks by the Pakistan parliament, the Daily … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kerry phones Gilani after NATO cross-border strike.

Vice President Joe Biden attends fundraiser for NM Democratic gubernatorial candidate Denish

VP Joe Biden attends NM fundraising event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Vice President Joe Biden spoke briefly Thursday at a Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s fundraiser in Albuquerque, N.M.

KRQE-TV reports the $1,500-a-head event benefited Diane Denish’s campaign. Denish faces Republican Susana Martinez in a race to determine who will become New Mexico’s first female governor.
Denish has served as lieutenant …. Source  : Vice President Joe Biden attends fundraiser for NM Democratic gubernatorial candidate Denish.

No link between UNSC seat for India and Kashmir: US

WASHINGTON – The United States has discounted reports that President Barack Obama would endorse India’s permanent membership of UN Security Council in return for resolving the Kashmir issue, saying there is no link between them.

“I don’t see a link between the two,” said State Department spokesman Phillip Crowley when asked about reports …. Original article  : No link between UNSC seat for India and Kashmir: US.

India seeks international dimension to ties with US

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to India gives an opportunity to realise the international significance of their strategic partnership, according to National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon.

“India and the USA stand at an important moment in our partnership,” said Menon who was here to lay the groundwork for the Obama visit in …. Source  : India seeks international dimension to ties with US.

Ecuadorean soldiers rescue president after firefight with rebel cops outside hospital

Ecuador troops rescue president from rebel cops

QUITO, Ecuador – Ecuador was under a state of siege Friday, with the military in charge of public order, after soldiers rescued President Rafael Correa from a hospital where he’d been surrounded by police who also roughed him up and tear-gassed him.
Correa and his ministers called Thursday’s revolt – … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Ecuadorean soldiers rescue president after firefight with rebel cops outside hospital.

Koreas meet to work out details of proposed family reunions

Koreas meet to discuss family reunions
SEOUL, South Korea – Red Cross officials from the two Koreas tried to work out differences Friday on holding reunions for families separated by civil war, a day after the North hinted it might fire artillery on activists who disperse anti-North leaflets.

The reunions, which have not been held for a … Read more : Koreas meet to work out details of proposed family reunions.

Obama rallies youth vote that boosted his 2008 run with fiery speech at hip hop concert/rally

Obama charges up young voters at concert/rally

WASHINGTON – Grasping for the electric energy that propelled him to the White House, President Barack Obama whipped up young supporters at a rally Thursday night, where the boisterous crowd tried to shout down any talk of an “enthusiasm gap” among Democrats.
“I’m back here today just in case you’ve …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Obama rallies youth vote that boosted his 2008 run with fiery speech at hip hop concert/rally.