Gillard assures Oz troops in Afghanistan committed to Oruzgan mission

CANBERRA – Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has assured the Australian troops in Afghanistan of her commitment to the Oruzgan mission during a surprise visit to the war-torn country.

According to The Australian, Gillard welcomed a debate on the war as a chance to build public support, as the US team leader rejected calls for tanks … Read more »».

BJP issues notice to Congress after www.bjp.com directed to AICC website

NEW DELHI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has served a legal notice to the Congress party over its website www.bjp.com being directed to the official website of the All India Congress Committee (AICC).

“Any one, who types www.bjp.com is directly taken to/connected with the website of the Indian National Congress viz., www.congress.org.in . While typing … Read this article on Gaea Times at : BJP issues notice to Congress after www.bjp.com directed to AICC website.

BJP serves cyber fraud notice to Congress

NEW DELHI – It is a minor political war in cyber space. An angry Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that the Congress party “bought” a website mimicking the BJP’s own which re-directed all hits to the All India Congress Committee (AICC) site. The BJP has served a legal notice, an official said Sunday.

“Yes, …. Source  : BJP serves cyber fraud notice to Congress.

When the PM’s silence spoke volumes (Capital Buzz)

NEW DELHI – At a Rashtrapati Bhavan event, Sports Minister M S Gill remonstrated to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about how, contrary to the “negative media campaign”, chefs de mission of various countries were praising the facilities at the Commonwealth Games and had no complaints about anything. The prime minister gave a patient ear …. Source  : When the PM’s silence spoke volumes (Capital Buzz).

How Margaret Thatcher helped catch the Yorkshire Ripper

LONDON – Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher took over the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper personally during her tenure, it has emerged.

In early eighties, the Yorkshire Ripper case had become a public scandal, with questions being about the efficiency of the police, reports the Daily Mail.

In a biography of Thatcher …. Read the original article  : How Margaret Thatcher helped catch the Yorkshire Ripper.

Louisiana Secretary Of State Jay Dardenne Takes Lead

BATON ROUGE (GaeaTimes.com)- Jay Dardenne, the Louisiana secretary of state, took a lead in the election on Saturday against new comer democrat Caroline Fayard. This election would decide who would take the place of Mitch Landrieu, as the governor lieutenant of Louisiana, for the remaining year, after he leaves his office. The main election will …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Louisiana Secretary Of State Jay Dardenne Takes Lead.

Israeli police kill Palestinian laborer who entered volatile east Jerusalem illegally

Israeli police kill Palestinian laborer
JERUSALEM – Israeli police have killed a Palestinian laborer who entered east Jerusalem illegally, igniting new tensions in the volatile sector of the city.

The circumstances of the pre-dawn shooting are unclear.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says the man was among a group of illegal workers who had sneaked over Israel’s West Bank …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Israeli police kill Palestinian laborer who entered volatile east Jerusalem illegally.

Nawaz Sharif ‘brainless’, says Musharraf

ISLAMABAD – Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, who launched his own party in London Friday to contest the 2013 elections in Pakistan, says former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is “totally brainless” and had failed to deliver on the two occasions he was elected.

Musharraf, who seized power from Sharif in a bloodless coup in 1999, … Original article on : Nawaz Sharif ‘brainless’, says Musharraf.

‘Brainless’ Nawaz will ruin Pak if re-elected as PM: Musharraf

LONDON – In his first public meeting in Birmingham after announcing the creation of his All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) party, former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf called former prime minister Nawaz Sharif ‘brainless,’ and the PML-N a family party.

Noting that Nawaz had failed to deliver during his previous two terms as the country’s …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Brainless’ Nawaz will ruin Pak if re-elected as PM: Musharraf.

Rand Paul rally in Ky. boosted by 2 tea party stalwarts: his father and S.C.’s Demint

Rand Paul rally helped by 2 tea party stalwarts

ERLANGER, Ky. – U.S. Senate hopeful Rand Paul marshaled the political firepower of two tea party stalwarts, including his congressman father, at a rally Saturday in northern Kentucky’s GOP stronghold.
It was the first joint appearance by Paul and his father, former Republican presidential candidate and Texas U.S. …. Original source  : Rand Paul rally in Ky. boosted by 2 tea party stalwarts: his father and S.C.’s Demint.

Democratic NY Gov. David Paterson says tea party makes important contributions to democracy

Democratic NY governor praises tea party movement

NEW YORK – New York Gov. David Paterson, unlike many of his Democratic colleagues, says the tea party movement is a good thing.
Paterson says most tea party activists reject the extremist views of some members and that the movement as a whole is making important contributions to democracy.
Although Paterson …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Democratic NY Gov. David Paterson says tea party makes important contributions to democracy.

Davis throws for 3 TDs, Buffalo barely beats Bowling Green 28-26 despite big statistical edge

Buffalo holds off Bowling Green rally 28-26

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Jerry Davis threw for three touchdowns and Buffalo withstood a late comeback to edge Bowling Green 28-26 on Saturday in both teams’ Mid-American Conference opener.
Davis hit Marcus Rivers with a 7-yard TD pass and Terrell Jackson for a 9-yarder to give the Bulls (2-3, 1-0) … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Davis throws for 3 TDs, Buffalo barely beats Bowling Green 28-26 despite big statistical edge.

Thousands join in left-leaning rally in Washington

WASHINGTON – Thousands of civil rights, environmental and peace activists and union members gathered in Washington Saturday in what was seen as a show of force from the political left one month before congressional elections.

The protest under the title “One Nation Working Together” was aimed at encouraging enthusiasm for civil rights issues, and featured … Read more »».

Longtime California political consultant Joe Shumate dies at age 69

Longtime California political consultant dies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Longtime California political consultant Joe Shumate has died at the age of 69.
State Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring says Shumate was found dead in his Sacramento apartment Friday. The cause of death hasn’t been determined, but Nehring says no foul play is suspected.
Shumate, a senior adviser to U.S. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Longtime California political consultant Joe Shumate dies at age 69.

Quotes from Whitman, Brown on housekeeper flap

Quotes from Whitman, Brown on housekeeper flap

Much of Saturday’s gubernatorial debate between Republican Meg Whitman and Democrat Jerry Brown centered on this week’s controversy over Whitman’s acknowledgment that she had an illegal immigrant housekeeper on the payroll for nine years and, according to her, didn’t know it. She said she fired the housekeeper in June … Read : Quotes from Whitman, Brown on housekeeper flap.

Musharraf rallies supporters in Britain

LONDON – Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf rallied supporters Saturday in the British city of Birmingham, saying he wants to end his London exile and begin efforts to return to power in Pakistan, the BBC reported.

Musharraf, who ruled the country for nine years, Friday launched a new political party, the All Pakistan Muslim League, …. Source  : Musharraf rallies supporters in Britain.

Senior Palestinians close ranks behind Abbas: No peace talks without Israeli settlement freeze

Palestinians back Abbas on settlement slowdown

RAMALLAH, West Bank – Dozens of senior Palestinians on Saturday backed President Mahmoud Abbas’ refusal to negotiate with Israel as long as it builds in West Bank settlements, dealing a new setback to troubled U.S. efforts to salvage peace talks.
Israel refuses to extend a 10-month-old curb on settlement construction, while …. Original source  : Senior Palestinians close ranks behind Abbas: No peace talks without Israeli settlement freeze.

Rally backed by labor, civil rights group lends support for Democrats as election nears

DC rally shows support for struggling Democrats

WASHINGTON – Tapping into anger as the tea party movement has done, a coalition of progressive and civil rights groups marched by the thousands Saturday on the Lincoln Memorial and pledged to support Democrats struggling to keep power on Capitol Hill.
“We are together. This march is about the power …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Rally backed by labor, civil rights group lends support for Democrats as election nears.

GOP’s Whitman blames opponent for controversy over former housekeeper’s immigration status

GOP’s Whitman blames opponent for housekeeper flap

FRESNO, Calif. – GOP gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman accused Democratic rival Jerry Brown on Saturday of orchestrating a scandal over her former illegal immigrant housekeeper, a charge that prompted Brown to fire back and say Whitman won’t take responsibility and is not fit to be governor.
The issue dominated the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : GOP’s Whitman blames opponent for controversy over former housekeeper’s immigration status.

Israeli PM urges Abbas to keep negotiating, after Palestinians link talks to settlement freeze

Netanyahu urges Abbas not to quit peace talks

RAMALLAH, West Bank – Israel’s prime minister is urging the Palestinians not to quit peace talks, after senior Palestinian politicians linked negotiations to an Israeli settlement freeze.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the appeal after the Palestinian leaders closed ranks behind President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday, saying month-old peace …. Read the original article  : Israeli PM urges Abbas to keep negotiating, after Palestinians link talks to settlement freeze.