Soap bar ‘made of Silvio Berlusconi’s fat’ on show at Swiss museum

LONDON – A soap bar made out of the fat belonging to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been put on display in a Swiss museum.

Berlusconi underwent liposuction at a Swiss clinic in 2004, and a clinic employee gave the discarded fat to Swiss artist Gianni Motti, said a statement from Zurich’s Migros Museum of …. Read the original article  : Soap bar ‘made of Silvio Berlusconi’s fat’ on show at Swiss museum.

JMM legislators resent denial of cabinet berths

RANCHI – Four Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) legislators Saturday expressed anger at being denied berth in the Arjun Munda cabinet, a day after the state chief minister inducted nine more ministers in his team.

There was deep resentment among the legislators, one of whom vented his anger publically and even threatened to pull down the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bihar BJP chief summoned to Delhi to meet high command

PATNA – An adamant Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Bihar unit president C.P. Thakur Saturday refused to withdraw his resignation over the distribution of tickets for the assembly polls. He has been summoned to New Delhi to meet the party high command.

BJP president Nitin Gadkari has called him to New Delhi to clear his position, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rebel Karnataka MLAs’ major issues sorted out: Naik

PANAJI – Most major issues raised by the rebel Karnataka legislators have been resolved and a “positive outcome” is expected Saturday, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said.

Speaking to reporters outside a five-star resort, 40 km from here, where the 14 dissenting MLAs from Karnataka are camping, BJP’s North Goa parliamentarian Shripad Naik … Original article on : Rebel Karnataka MLAs’ major issues sorted out: Naik.

Chandrababu Naidu raises hand on tribal woman

HYDERABAD – Did former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu assault a tribal woman during a meeting in East Godavari district? Yes, says a television channel, which repeatedly telecast the scene but Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party (TDP) denies it.

The visuals show TDP chief raising his hand to beat a woman, snatching the mike …. Source article  : Chandrababu Naidu raises hand on tribal woman.

Ayodhya verdict has complicated Bihar poll scene (Comment)

Since Bihar is the first state which will go to the polls in the aftermath of the Ayodhya verdict, the impact of the controversial judgment is bound to be seen in the results. Intriguingly, the expectations of the two ruling allies – the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – from the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ayodhya verdict has complicated Bihar poll scene (Comment).

Australian envoy summoned over cops’ racist email

NEW DELHI – Australian High Commissioner Peter Varghese was Saturday summoned by the external affairs ministry over a racist email police made in Victoria state, officials said.

Varghese was summoned over reports that police officers in Victoria had been caught joking in a racist email about the electrocution of a train passenger in India. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

TV presenter’s ‘racist’ remarks on Sheila Dikshit have embarrassed New Zealand: PM

WELLINGTON – New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has said that the ‘racist’ comments by one of the country’s TV presenters about New Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit, has embarrassed his country.

According to news.com.au, Key said that the TV host Paul Henry’s “poorly designed humour has ended up embarrassing New Zealand. For that I …. Source  : TV presenter’s ‘racist’ remarks on Sheila Dikshit have embarrassed New Zealand: PM.

Americans evenly divided over Bush vs Obama

WASHINGTON – Ahead of a tough mid-term battle for Congress, Americans are almost equally divided over whether President Barack Obama or his predecessor George Bush has performed better in the White House, according to a new national poll.

Opposition Republicans also hold large advantages over the Democrats among independents, men and blue-collar whites, suggests a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Americans evenly divided over Bush vs Obama.

Bihar BJP chief refuses to withdraw resignation

PATNA – The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Bihar unit president C.P. Thakur refused to withdraw his resignation Saturday, a day after he stepped down saying that he was unhappy with the distribution of tickets to contest the upcoming assembly polls.

A BJP leader close to Thakur told IANS that the latter would not take part … Original article on : Bihar BJP chief refuses to withdraw resignation.

Wis. Sen. Feingold defends vote for health care reform; GOP’s Johnson says minor tweaks needed

Wis. Senate candidates clash on health care reform

MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold defended his vote for health care reform during a televised debate Friday, and accused Republican challenger Ron Johnson of wanting to replace the program with a system that puts insurance companies in control.
Johnson, who calls the health care law an assault on … Read : Wis. Sen. Feingold defends vote for health care reform; GOP’s Johnson says minor tweaks needed.

Arab League supports Palestinians over talks

TRIPOLI – The foreign ministers of the Arab League (AL) member states have decided to support the Palestinians to halt talks with Israel amid Israeli settlement constructions.

The decision was made at a meeting of the AL peace initiative follow-up committee Friday in the Libyan city of Sirte, Xinhua reported. The meeting was delayed twice …. Source article  : Arab League supports Palestinians over talks.

Cuomo aide: No ‘factual basis’ in GOP Paladino’s suggestion Dem had affairs while married

Cuomo aide: Affair claims baseless in NY gov race

ALBANY, N.Y. – A top aide to New York Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo has denied suggestions by Republican opponent Carl Paladino that Cuomo had an extramarital affair.
Cuomo General Counsel Ben Lawsky told The Associated Press there is “no factual basis” in Paladino’s claim and that Cuomo [..] Read the original article: here.

Governor of Mexico’s Jalisco state says same-sex marriage ‘grosses me out’

Mexican governor: Gay marriage ‘grosses me out’

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – The governor of Mexico’s Jalisco state says gay marriages disgust him.
Gov. Emilio Gonzalez says marriage should be between a man and a woman. He adds, in his words, “that other thing, as they say, still grosses me out.”
Gonzalez spoke Friday at a forum on family in …. Read the original article  : here.

Presidential Proclamation???Columbus Day

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Over five centuries ago, Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new trade route to India.  The findings of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Presidential Proclamation–Columbus Day.

US assumes Kim’s son will lead North Korea

WASHINGTON – The US is assuming that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il will transfer power to his son when he is no longer able to run the country, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said Friday.

Kim Jong Un was promoted to general last month during a gathering of North Korea’s ruling communist party, a … Read more >>.

Brown aide caught on audio tape calling Calif. gubernatorial rival Whitman an offensive name

Brown campaign apologizes for offensive comment

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The campaign of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown has apologized to Republican rival Meg Whitman after an aide referred to her in a recorded voicemail message as a “whore” because of her attempt to curry favor with a law enforcement union.
The comment was caught on a voicemail …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Brown aide caught on audio tape calling Calif. gubernatorial rival Whitman an offensive name.

Readout of President Obama’s Call with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt

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President Obama called Prime Minister Reinfeldt of Sweden today to congratulate the Prime Minister on his re-election.  The President thanked the Prime Minister for … Original article on : Readout of President Obama’s Call with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt.

APNewsBreak: New Conn. Senate race ad accuses WWE of lobbying against state drug testing

APNewsBreak: Conn. Senate ad hits WWE on lobbying

HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal on Friday launched a new TV ad that accuses his Republican rival, former wrestling executive Linda McMahon, of working to kill steroid and drug testing laws in various states.
The 30-second spot is among Blumenthal’s most critical of McMahon, …. Read the original article  : APNewsBreak: New Conn. Senate race ad accuses WWE of lobbying against state drug testing.

Presidential Proclamation???National School Lunch Week

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No child should have to learn on an empty stomach.  Nearly 65 years ago, America made protecting the health of our children a national … Original source on Gaea Times at : Presidential Proclamation–National School Lunch Week.