President, PM pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday led the nation in paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 141st birth anniversary.

The president, the vice president, the prime minister and Congress president Sonia Gandhi laid floral wreaths at Rajghat — the memorial to the Mahatma on …. Source  : President, PM pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.

Obama to relax at Camp David, host retreat for Cabinet members and their families

Obama to spend weekend at Camp David
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama will travel to Camp David on Saturday morning.

On Sunday, Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will host a retreat for Cabinet members and their families at the presidential country getaway in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will also … Read more »»».

Govt to consider “other options” if NATO air raids continue in Pak territory: Gilani

ISLAMABAD – In the wake of the recent NATO and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) intrusions into Pakistani territory, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has stated that the government might consider “other options,” if the US-led forces went on with their cross-border air strikes.

Speaking in the National Assembly, Gilani assured … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Govt to consider “other options” if NATO air raids continue in Pak territory: Gilani.

Abbas to consult with senior Palestinians to decide whether to quit Mideast peace talks

Abbas to consult aides on fate of Mideast talks

RAMALLAH, West Bank – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is to consult with senior Palestinians to decide whether to quit Mideast peace talks over Israel’s refusal to extend a slowdown in West Bank settlement construction.
Saturday’s meeting of leading members of the PLO and Abbas’ Fatah movement was initially …. Read the original article  : Abbas to consult with senior Palestinians to decide whether to quit Mideast peace talks.

New Maliki govt with anti-US Shiite Islamic support could complicate Iraq-US relationship

BAGHDAD – The comeback of Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki to power, which is widely expected especially after he secured the support of an anti-American Shiite Islamic movement on Friday, could reportedly complicate his country’s relations with the United States.

The deal has … Read : New Maliki govt with anti-US Shiite Islamic support could complicate Iraq-US relationship.

9 years on, despite the record, conspiracy theories 9/11 rife in Muslim world

9/11 conspiracy theories rife in Muslim world

ISTANBUL – About a week ago, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared to the United Nations that most people in the world believe the United States was behind the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
To many people in the West, the statement was ludicrous, almost laughable if it weren’t so …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 9 years on, despite the record, conspiracy theories 9/11 rife in Muslim world.

Labor, civil rights groups rally voters at Lincoln Memorial a month before elections

Labor, civil rights groups rally on Mall
WASHINGTON – Organized labor and civil rights groups are looking to energize their supporters with a rally at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where a month ago tea party activists gathered to hear conservative commentator Glenn Beck.

More than 400 organizations, ranging from labor unions to faith, environmental and … Original article on : Labor, civil rights groups rally voters at Lincoln Memorial a month before elections.

Nobel experts predict low-key peace prize after Obama stunner

Nobel experts predict low-key prize after Obama

STOCKHOLM – As the secretive Nobel Prize committees huddle for their final deliberations to select the 2010 winners, the question looms large: Are the jurors preparing another Obama-style shocker?
After the unusual ruckus caused by honoring Barack Obama less than nine months into his presidency, Nobel experts believe the peace …. Read the original article  : Nobel experts predict low-key peace prize after Obama stunner.

‘Mulayam Singh must seek pardon for Ayodhya comments’

LUCKNOW – A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Saturday demanded that Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav should seek pardon for his comments that the Allahabad High Courts verdict on the Ayodhya dispute was based on belief and not legalities and evidences.

His (Yadavs) comments are extremely unfortunateHe must seek pardon from the people of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Mulayam Singh must seek pardon for Ayodhya comments’.

Delhi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

NEW DELHI – Hundreds of people, including school children, in Delhi sang devotional songs and showered flowers and petals at Rajghat in tribute to Mahatma Gandhi Saturday on his 142nd birth anniversary.

“I’ve been coming here (Rajghat) for the last three years to pay homage to Bapu (as Gandhi was popularly known). Me and my … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Delhi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

Business ties, AfPak to be ‘big focus’ of Obama visit

WASHINGTON – The White House expects world economy, bilateral business relationships and Afghanistan and Pakistan situation to be a “big focus” of US President Barack Obama’s visit to India in early November.

“Obviously, I anticipate that the world economy and our bilateral business relationships with India will be an important aspect of that trip,” Obama’s …. Original source  : Business ties, AfPak to be ‘big focus’ of Obama visit.

In latest Maher clip, O’Donnell says she couldn’t be Hare Krishna because she likes meat

Clip: Meat made O’Donnell avoid being Hare Krishna

WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware Republican Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell says with a laugh that she tried several religions but skipped becoming a Hare Krishna because she didn’t want to be vegetarian in a 1999 interview.
Bill Maher aired the clip of O’Donnell Friday night on his show “Real Time …. Source article  : In latest Maher clip, O’Donnell says she couldn’t be Hare Krishna because she likes meat.

Historic Pearl Harbor, Hickam military bases finish merger to become joint base

Historic Oahu military bases now a joint base

HONOLULU – Two historic Oahu military bases have formally merged.
Naval Base Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Force Base became one installation Friday.
They’re among 26 installations across the country that are combining to become 12 joint bases as the military strives to become more efficient.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam commander …. Source  : Historic Pearl Harbor, Hickam military bases finish merger to become joint base.

Mexico selects 11 boycotting players for exhibition against Venezuela

Mexico selects boycotting players for exhibition

MEXICO CITY – Mexican soccer’s governing body selected 11 players for an Oct. 12 exhibition Venezuela despite the a boycott by the group over discipline.
The 11 players were fined by the Mexican Football Federation for breaches of discipline during a party held after a September exhibition against Colombia.
The players, including … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mexico selects 11 boycotting players for exhibition against Venezuela.

AP Interview: After keeping low profile, O’Donnell denies misrepresenting education record

O’Donnell denies misrepresenting education

WILMINGTON, Del. – After nearly disappearing from public view following her upset victory in Delaware’s GOP primary, Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell re-emerged Friday, denying reports that she tried to falsify her education background.
In an interview with The Associated Press, O’Donnell also denied she had been ducking the media or had gone into …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : AP Interview: After keeping low profile, O’Donnell denies misrepresenting education record.

Housekeeper saga carries risks for Whitman push to win Latinos in Calif. governor’s race

Maid dispute could hurt Whitman’s Latino strategy

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The airwaves in California have been dominated by images of a teary immigrant housekeeper claiming she was mistreated by her billionaire employer and turned away when she asked for citizenship help.
It’s far from the message Republican Meg Whitman wants to send to the state’s crucial Latino … Original source on Gaea Times at : Housekeeper saga carries risks for Whitman push to win Latinos in Calif. governor’s race.

Political dance in Chicago mayor’s race as Emanuel, others hold off on official announcements

Political dance continues in Chicago mayor’s race

CHICAGO – When Rahm Emanuel quit Friday as President Barack Obama’s chief of staff, he said it was for “new challenges” in Chicago, talked up the unbeaten Bears and lauded the city – never once mentioning he was coming home to run for mayor.
Emanuel joins a growing list of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Political dance in Chicago mayor’s race as Emanuel, others hold off on official announcements.

Statement by NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer on National Security Advisor General Jim Jones’ Travel to Germany and Russia October 2-6

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National Security Advisor General Jim Jones will be traveling to Bremen, Germany, as head of the Presidential delegation to attend the 20th Anniversary of … Original article on : Statement by NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer on National Security Advisor General Jim Jones’ Travel to Germany and Russia October 2-6.

Presidential Proclamation???National Arts and Humanities Month

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Throughout history, the arts and humanities have helped men and women around the globe grapple with the most challenging questions and come to know … Read more : Presidential Proclamation–National Arts and Humanities Month.

Statement by the NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer on the Resolution on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women at the U.N. Human Rights Council

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The United States welcomes the adoption today by the United Nations Human Rights Council of a resolution addressing the elimination of discrimination against women.  …. Read the original article  : Statement by the NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer on the Resolution on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women at the U.N. Human Rights Council.