Gilani, Qureshi among many ministers yet to send educational degrees for verification

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi are among over 400 lawmakers whose graduation degrees are yet to be verified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

According to the Dawn, the verification is yet to be done, as the copies of the ministers’ matriculation and intermediate certificates are not … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gilani, Qureshi among many ministers yet to send educational degrees for verification.

PM says Nitish Kumar apathetic to poor

PATNA – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Bihar government, saying it had not implemented centrally-funded welfare and development schemes meant for the common man.

“Due to neglect and apathy of the Bihar government, centrally-funded welfare and development schemes failed in the state as the benefit hardly reached the common … Read : PM says Nitish Kumar apathetic to poor.

Sri Lankan activists slam PM’s plan to ordain boys as ‘Buddhist monks’ over sexual abuse fears

COLOMBO – Sri Lankan child rights activists have reportedly criticised the country’s Prime Minister DM Jayaratne for his plan to ordain 2,600 boys as Buddhist monks by next May to mark the 2,600th anniversary of Lord Buddha’s enlightenment.

The BBC quoted Jayaratne as saying, that that the move is …. Original article  : Sri Lankan activists slam PM’s plan to ordain boys as ‘Buddhist monks’ over sexual abuse fears.

Campaign picks up for Bihar polls

PATNA – Campaigning for the Bihar assembly elections has finally picked up with senior political leaders, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and BJP leader Arun Jaitley, set to address rallies and seek the people’s mandate.

With just three days to go for the end of campaign for the first of the six phased assembly polls, … Read more >>>.

Anti-Canada vote by India not to impact ties: Indo-Canadians

TORONTO – Though many in the million-strong, powerful Indo-Canadian community expressed unease about India voting against Canada for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat this week, they don’t expect it to impact burgeoning relationship between the two countries.

Canada suffered major diplomatic humiliation in decades after its so-called friendly countries, including India, ditched it to … Read more »»».

Manmohan Singh to campaign in Bihar today

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh would visit Bihar on Saturday to campaign for Congress candidates contesting in Assembly polls.

Dr Singh will address an election meeting at Narpatganj.

Bihar Congress spokesperson Prem Chandra Mishra said: “Dr Singh’s visit would boost the electoral prospects of Congress nominees in Bihar.

Congress …. Read the original article  : Manmohan Singh to campaign in Bihar today.

BJP’s pyrrhic victory in Karnataka (Comment)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may have won the trust vote in the Karnataka assembly but at the cost of straining the confidence of the people. Besides, the narrow margin of its victory is only a thin buffer against the possible loss of power because the party will continue to be on tenterhooks till the … Read more : BJP’s pyrrhic victory in Karnataka (Comment).

Israel announces new housing tenders in East Jerusalem

JERUSALEM – Israel said Friday its housing ministry published tenders for 238 new housing units in East Jerusalem, a move which could further jeopardise the already uncertain resumption of direct negotiations with the Palestinians.

The tenders were the first to be published in the annexed eastern section of the disputed city for 10 months.
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Berlusconi, son face tax-evasion probe

Rome, Oct 16 (IANS/AKI) Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s lawyer has dismissed reports that the premier and his son Piersilvio are targets of a fresh tax-evasion probe related to the family-controlled media empire.

“It is nothing new,” said Pier Longo, one of the prime minister’s lawyers. “It’s a small part of the investigation that is … Original source on Gaea Times at : Berlusconi, son face tax-evasion probe.

Presidential Proclamation???White Cane Safety Day

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION

The white cane, in addition to being a practical mobility tool, serves …. Source  : Presidential Proclamation–White Cane Safety Day.

Statement by the President on the Coast Guard Authorization Act

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Today I have signed into law H.R. 3619, the "Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010." This Act strengthens the Coast Guard as a military [..] Read the original article: here.

Presidential Memorandum???U.S. Drug Interdiciton Assistance to Brazil

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Presidential Determination
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
                                    THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
SUBJECT:    Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Presidential Memorandum–U.S. Drug Interdiciton Assistance to Brazil.

Statement by the Press Secretary

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On October 15, 2010, the President signed into law:
 
S. 1510, the “United States Secret Service Uniformed Division Modernization Act of 2010,” which (1) transfers … Read : Statement by the Press Secretary.

Presidential Proclamation???National Character Counts Week

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America's strength, even in the most challenging of times, is found in the spirit and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Presidential Proclamation–National Character Counts Week.

Remarks by the President and Vice President at an Event for Chris Coons and the DSCC

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Presidential Proclamation???National Forest Products Week

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Since the first communities and settlements in our Nation, forests and their products have played …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Presidential Proclamation–National Forest Products Week.

‘Successful democracy in Pakistan vital for global peace’

BRUSSELS – Pakistan’s democratic progress is vital for global peace and security, the 26-member global forum Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FODP) has said.

“The success of Pakistan’s experience in developing a strong democratic system, the welfare and well-being of its people, combating extremism and terrorism and Pakistan’s economic prosperity and stability were critical for regional …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Successful democracy in Pakistan vital for global peace’.

Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton en Route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Chinese reaction to Nobel Peace Prize winner regrettable: Norway

OSLO – China’s reaction to last week’s decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo was regrettable, the Norwegian government said Friday.

Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store conveyed Oslo’s view during a meeting with China’s ambassador Tang Guaqiang, Norwegian news agency NTB reported.
Store said Norway “wishes to continue the … Read more : Chinese reaction to Nobel Peace Prize winner regrettable: Norway.

Sri Lanka assures India over devolution package (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Sri Lanka Friday assured India that it was in touch with moderate Tamil political parties to evolve “a viable power-sharing arrangement” that will meet the aspirations of the minorities.

“We have to provide political space for the spontaneous emergence of moderate Tamil leadership,” Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris said …. Original article  : Sri Lanka assures India over devolution package (Second Lead).