Obama visit: India for `robust strategic framework’ in ties

WASHINGTON – With progress on key issues, India hopes US President Barack Obama’s visit will put in place a “robust strategic framework” for a strong partnership bilaterally and on key global and regional issues.

Diplomatic sources said in the run-up to the visit that there has been progress in narrowing down differences on issues like …. Source  : Obama visit: India for `robust strategic framework’ in ties.

Nepal Maoists’ China trip row escalates

KATHMANDU – The row between Nepal’s caretaker government and the opposition Maoist party over the latter’s guerrilla army fighters’ clandestine visit to China escalated with the government seeking an explanation from the UN agency monitoring the combatants and the Maoists calling it interference.

The peace and reconstruction ministry has asked the UN Mission in Nepal [..] Read the original article: here.

Two JD-U candidates haven’t aged since 2005

PATNA – Looks like two Bihar legislators have not aged since the last assembly elections in 2005. One is still aged 41 in official records while another has actually gotten younger!

Anant Singh of the ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) stated in the last elections that he was 49, but this year he said he was …. Original article  : Two JD-U candidates haven’t aged since 2005.

Malaysia’s ‘Little India’ to receive Manmohan, Razak

KUALA LUMPUR – “Little India” business area has been lit up ahead of Diwali as it prepares to receive Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Malaysian counterpart Najib Tun Razak Wednesday.

Manmohan Singh and Razak will jointly open the renovated market area in Jalan Ungku Puan in Johor Baru where Hindus shop for Diwali. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Congress miffed with National Conference?

JAMMU – The Congress appears to be miffed with its ruling ally National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir. Party leaders feel they are not being consulted on crucial issues.

State Congress president Saifuddin Soz has advised party leaders to guard against any move by the National Conference to push through matters without consulting them.
“It … Original source on Gaea Times at : Congress miffed with National Conference?.

Shoe thrower says ex-Oz PM Howard deserved ‘a lot worse’for Iraq War involvement

SYDNEY – A man who threw a shoe at former Australian Prime Minister John Howard on last night’s Q and A program on ABC TV said he “deserves a lot worse” than having shoes thrown at him.

Hunter Valley man Peter Gray was unapologetic about his actions this morning, telling Newcastle ABC Radio he was angry … Read more : Shoe thrower says ex-Oz PM Howard deserved ‘a lot worse’for Iraq War involvement.

US can do little for India’s success or failure: think tank

WASHINGTON – The US can contribute only marginally to India’s success or failure, suggests a US think tank as it advised Washington to focus on global issues that will also affect India’s longer-term interests.

“Most of what the US government can do for India lies in the broader global arena, and most of what India … Read this article on Gaea Times at : US can do little for India’s success or failure: think tank.

Manmohan leaves Japan, heads to Malaysia

TOKYO – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday left for Malaysia on the second leg of his three-nation Asia tour after a three-day visit to Japan that saw the conclusion of negotiations on an all-encompassing economic agreement and the commitment to strengthen ties in all spheres.

Manmohan Singh, who will be in Kuala Lumpur for … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Manmohan leaves Japan, heads to Malaysia.

Trade pact great but civil nuclear pact delicate issue, says Japanese media

TOKYO – India’s broad trade deal with Japan was lead news in the newspapers here Tuesday, with writers noting the significance of the sweeping economic agreement, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and the hurdles in the way of the civil nuclear pact.

The Daily Yomiuri, which carried an AP story headlined “Japan, India sign …. Source article  : Trade pact great but civil nuclear pact delicate issue, says Japanese media.

Presidential Memorandum???Child Soldiers Prevention Act

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Presidential Determination
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
SUBJECT:    Presidential Determination with Respect to Section 404(c) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
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Remarks by Dennis Ross, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Central Region AIPAC National Summit

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Thank you for inviting me here today to your National Summit.  It is always good to get out of Washington for a …. Read the original article  : here.

Remarks by the President on Small Businesses and the Economy in Woonsocket, Rhode Island

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Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton en route Rhode Island

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Statement by the President on National Work and Family Month

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National Work and Family Month serves as a reminder to all of us, especially working caregivers, their families, and their employers, that while we …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Statement by the President on National Work and Family Month.

Britain, UAE discuss Middle East peace process

London, Oct 26 (IANS/WAM) Britain and the United Arab Emirates Monday vowed to strengthen bilateral ties and discussed regional and international issues including developments of the Middle East peace process.

After a meeting with General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed …. Read the original article  : Britain, UAE discuss Middle East peace process.

Japanese PM hails Indian initiative to revive Nalanda University

TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Kan welcomed India’s initiative to revive Nalanda University and expressed Japan’s continued support to this initiative which will strengthen the cultural and civilizational bonds between the countries in Asia.

Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan, today held extensive talks on bilateral, regional and global …. Read the original article  : here.

India, Japan hail progress in cooperation in science and technology sector

TOKYO – Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan here on Monday welcomed the progress made in Science and Technology cooperation, including the India-Japan Cooperative Science Programme.

To realize full potential of cooperation in this field, the two Prime Ministers encouraged their respective authorities to promote the cooperative research in … Read : India, Japan hail progress in cooperation in science and technology sector.

India, Japan to steadily expand security and defense cooperation

TOKYO – Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Monday decided to steadily expand security and defense cooperation between India and Japan.

Both the leaders today held extensive talks on bilateral, regional and global issues of shared interest, in which they also aimed to cooperate to enhance their capacity …. Original article  : India, Japan to steadily expand security and defense cooperation.

India, Japan hail negotiations for cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy

TOKYO – Prime Ministers of India and Japan on Monday welcomed commencement of negotiations between their countries on an Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy in June 2010.

Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan during their meet here today affirmed that cooperation in this sector … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India, Japan hail negotiations for cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy.

India, Japan simplify visa procedures

TOKYO – India and Japan Monday decided to simplify visa procedures between them and signed a memorandum to that effect.

The memorandum covers the gamut – including measures related to business visas, employment visas, tourist visas, student visas as well as temporary visitor visas.
The measures will be implemented from a date that would be … Read this article on Gaea Times at : India, Japan simplify visa procedures.