Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora asked to shun negativity

NEW DELHI – A Sri Lankan Tamil militant group turned political party has urged the Tamil diaspora to be “realistic” to achieve a better political deal now that the Tamil Tigers are history.

The Eelam People’s Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) issued the appeal to the vast Tamil diaspora community spread around the world at a …. Original article  : Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora asked to shun negativity.

Manmohan Singh promises visa on arrival for citizens of four ASEAN nations

HANOI – Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday announced that nationals from Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines and Laos would be given visas on arrival from January 1, 2011.

Addressing the 8th India-ASEAN summit, Dr. Singh said: “India have always accorded high priority to the countries covered by the “Initiative for ASEAN integration” and hoped to upgrade … Original article on : Manmohan Singh promises visa on arrival for citizens of four ASEAN nations.

Advani blames Congress for prevailing corruption

GAYA – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Lal Krishna Advani blamed the Congress-led Central Government for the corruption prevailing in the country.

Addressing an election rally at Gaya, Advani said: “I told that the corruption is prevailing, students are fighting against it but until political parties don’t recognise that the Congress party is behind the …. Read the original article  : Advani blames Congress for prevailing corruption.

Obama visit sixth by US president in over 50 years

NEW DELHI – Barack Obama’s trip to India Nov 6-9 will be the sixth by a US president since Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first to come visiting more than 50 years ago.

Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were the other US presidents – in that order – to visit … Read more »»».

Geelani to intensify stir ahead of Obama’s India visit

SRINAGAR – No curfew was imposed in Srinagar Saturday even though the separatists called for a shutdown and hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani asked people to intensify protests ahead of US President Barack Obama’s India visit.

Our freedom struggle has entered a crucial phase and the next 10 days are very important…when the US … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Geelani to intensify stir ahead of Obama’s India visit.

Adarsh controversy: Chavan in Delhi to meet Sonia

NEW DELHI – Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan arrived here Saturday to meet Congress chief Sonia Gandhi over the controversy surrounding Mumbai’s Adarsh housing society meant for families of Kargil martyrs.

The names of Chavan’s mother-in-law and two other relatives have come up as beneficiaries in the housing society.
Congress sources said the chief …. Original article  : Adarsh controversy: Chavan in Delhi to meet Sonia.

Putin’s daughter not to wed South Korean diplomat’s son

MOSCOW – Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s youngest daughter is not marrying a South Korean diplomat’s son, his spokesman has said in response to a recent newspaper report.

“A South Korean newspaper’s report about the supposed marriage of Vladimir Putin’s daughter is false,” Xinhua quoted Dmitry Peskov as saying.
South Korea’s Joong Ang Ilbo reported … Read more »».

My love for women, work and play won’t change: Berlusconi

Brussels, Oct 30 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s billionaire Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has said his love for work, women and play will never change, as he dismissed fresh allegations of sexual misconduct with a Moroccan minor who he says escaped from a “tragic life” thanks to his help.

Some Italian newspapers over the last few days have … Read more : My love for women, work and play won’t change: Berlusconi.

Moroccan model says ’sorry’ over Berlusconi sex scandal

LONDON – A 17-year-old Moroccan model, Karima Keyek, has said ’sorry’ over a sex scandal, as Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi faced calls for his resignation.

Berlusconi and Ruby, the Moroccan belly dancer who has apologised Keyek, previously identified only by her stage name of “Ruby”, said she “felt bad” over the affair and had …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

PM announces visa on arrival for four Asean countries

HANOI – Nationals from Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Laos would be given visa on arrival from Jan 1, 2011, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced here Saturday.

Addressing the 8th India-Asean summit, the prime minister looked forward to the conclusion of services and investment agreement between the two sides.
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Manmohan Singh takes part in ASEAN Summit in Vietnam

HANOI – Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday began talks with other leaders attending the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Vietnam capital Hanoi.

Issues such as trade, security and energy are likely to be discussed at 17th ASEAN Summit being held in the Vietnam Convention Center in Hanoi.

Dr. Singh will also …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Manmohan Singh takes part in ASEAN Summit in Vietnam.

Arundhati Roy does not deserve to be arrested (Comment)

Nothing will please the Booker prize winning author Arundhati Roy more than being charged with sedition for advocating “azadi” or freedom for Kashmir. Ever since she won the prize in 1997, she has devoted her life to fighting for lost causes – Kashmir, the nuclear deal, Maoism and now Kashmir again. Perhaps realising that her …. Original article  : Arundhati Roy does not deserve to be arrested (Comment).

Bhutan PM to undertake five-day visit of India

NEW DELHI – Bhutan Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley will undertake a five-day visit of India from Saturday.

Prime Minister Thinley is expected in the Indian capital in a short while from now.

On Monday, he will meet with External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna at the ITC Maurya. Power Minister Sushil Shinde will call on him at …. Original source  : Bhutan PM to undertake five-day visit of India.

Indo-US chemistry, the Americanised Vietnam (Vietnam Diary)

HANOI – If optics are anything to go by in diplomacy, everything is going just right between the US and India ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit. At the gala dinner here Friday night, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton walked up to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to warmly greet him and exchange pleasantries.

The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Indo-US chemistry, the Americanised Vietnam (Vietnam Diary).

Statement from John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism

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Presidential Proclamation???Military Family Month

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan

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Presidential Proclamation???National Diabetes Month

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Today, nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes, and thousands more are diagnosed each day. During …. Read the original article  : Presidential Proclamation–National Diabetes Month.

Presidential Proclamation???National Family Caregivers Month

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Every day, family members, friends, neighbors, and concerned individuals across America provide essential attention and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Presidential Proclamation–National Family Caregivers Month.

Presidential Proclamation???National Hospice Month

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During National Hospice Month, we recognize the dignity hospice care can provide to patients who … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Presidential Proclamation–National Hospice Month.