Sarkozy fears for his life

LONDON – French President Nicolas Sarkozy is fearing for his life as he has become the country’s “most hated” president in 50 years.

“I am so hated that I am beginning to fear for my life. Someone may just cross the line and attack me. But I don’t know why the French have come to …. Read the original article  : Sarkozy fears for his life.

33 percent voting in Bihar polls, FIR against Lalu (Afternoon Lead)

PATNA – Nearly 33 percent of the electorate cast votes by Monday afternoon in the generally peaceful fourth phase of the Bihar assembly elections being held in 42 constituencies. Patna, however, saw some drama as a case was filed against RJD chief Lalu Prasad for violating the model code of conduct.

Additional Director General of … Original source on Gaea Times at : 33 percent voting in Bihar polls, FIR against Lalu (Afternoon Lead).

Chavan back home, Pranab says panel needs time

NEW DELHI – The Congress party panel set up to go into the Adarsh housing scam needed some time to examine the documents, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Monday as Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan returned home to Mumbai.

“We will require some time to study the documents. After that we will be in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Chavan back home, Pranab says panel needs time.

PM says domestic source of oil supplies inadequate to meet growing energy

NEW DELHI – The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday called for higher domestic production of oil, saying that domestic sources of oil supplies are inadequate to meet the growing demand for energy.

Inaugurating the 9th International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (Petrotech 2010) here, Dr Singh said: ” Developing domestic sources involves huge …. Source  : PM says domestic source of oil supplies inadequate to meet growing energy.

Oz PM Gillard cautious, modest and awkward on global stage

HANOI – At last week’s ASEAN and East Asia Summits, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard certified that “foreign policy” was not her “passion”, and more often than not, appeared cautious in her footwork, modest in her goals and as awkward in the company of global leaders as her predecessor Kevin Rudd was ambitious and at …. Original source  : Oz PM Gillard cautious, modest and awkward on global stage.

BJP leader Joshi praises Rahul Gandhi for reaching out to common man

KANPUR – Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Murli Manohar Joshi praised Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi for being able to reach out to the common man.

Addressing a press conference here on Sunday, Joshi said Gandhi is doing a great job and political leaders should follow in his footsteps.

“He’s (Rahul Gandhi) doing a good job …. Read the original article  : BJP leader Joshi praises Rahul Gandhi for reaching out to common man.

Bihar polls: Case filed against Lalu, Rabri for violating model code

PATNA – Cases were filed on Monday against Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad and his wife Rabri Devi for allegedly violating the Model Code Of Conduct by taking their security guards inside a booth of the Digha Assembly constituency near Patna.

Digha Block Development Officer Ashok Kumar registred the cases at the Patna Airport Police …. Source article  : Bihar polls: Case filed against Lalu, Rabri for violating model code.

Banerjee slams West Bengal’s Left Front for anarchic rule

BANKURA – Trinamool Congress chief and Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) for what she called “letting loose anarchy” in West Bengal.

Talking to reporters here on Sunday after inaugurating three railway projects, Banerjee said: “CPI-M does not let the people live in peace, be it in the villages or … Read more : Banerjee slams West Bengal’s Left Front for anarchic rule.

While Andhra celebrates, Telangana activists mark ‘black day’

HYDERABAD – Andhra Pradesh formation day celebrations began Monday morning amid protests in Telangana, where groups fighting for a separate state are observing the anniversary as a “black day”.

Tension prevailed in parts of Telangana as protestors tried to disrupt the official celebrations while dozens of leaders of various parties and their activists were arrested.
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Berlusconi gave me diamond necklace, ???70K car, claims Moroccan teen

LONDON – A 17-year-old Moroccan model, Karima Keyek, who is involved in the sex scandal with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, has claimed he gave her 6,000 pounds in euros, a diamond necklace and a 70,000 pounds car.

The teenage belly dancer said she witnessed dinner party guests taking part in sex sessions in what the … Read more >>.

FIR against Lalu, Nitish cries ‘law breaker’

PATNA – Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad was Monday booked for violating the model code of conduct for entering a poll booth with his security guards. And political rival Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost no time in calling him a “habitual law breaker”.

“This (Lalu’s action) violated the model code of conduct as … Read : FIR against Lalu, Nitish cries ‘law breaker’.

Nikki Haley may win South Carolina governor race

WASHINGTON – The fate of a record seven Indian-Americans, six of them Democrats, hangs in balance in Tuesday’s elections with US President Barack Obama’s Democratic Party expected to lose seats in both chambers. But Republican Nikki Haley, born Nimrata (Nikki) Randhawa to Sikh immigrant parents from Amritsar, is favoured to win the governor’s race of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nikki Haley may win South Carolina governor race.

Obama visit to India: past as reminder for future (Comment)

US President Barack Obama embarks on his India ‘yatra’ in Mumbai Nov 6 to leave his impress on a complex, contradictory and asymmetric bilateral relationship between the world’s oldest and largest democracies. Very few of his predecessors at the White House have had cordial ties with their Indian counterparts while others like Richard Nixon could … Read more >>.

Chavan heads back to Mumbai

NEW DELHI – Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, who had offered to resign over the Adarsh housing society scam, left here for Mumbai Monday morning with no decision on his alleged role likely soon, Congress sources said.

Chavan came to Delhi Sunday morning and met with Congress president Sonia Gandhi. The meeting was also attended …. Read the original article  : Chavan heads back to Mumbai.

FIR against Lalu for violating code of conduct

PATNA – Bihar police has filed a complaint against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by walking into a polling booth with his security guards, police said.

“This violated the model code of conduct as security guards cannot enter the polling booth premises,” a police official …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : FIR against Lalu for violating code of conduct.

Berlusconi ’suffers from uncontrollable sickness for women’

LONDON – Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been accused of suffering from an “uncontrollable sickness” in his relations with women, as 17-year-old Moroccan model, Karima Keyek, who was involved in the latest sex scandal, said she is writing a book about the affair.

Berlusconi has been accused of personally intervening to have the teenage belly … Original article on : Berlusconi ’suffers from uncontrollable sickness for women’.

Republicans appear poised to win big in US poll

WASHINGTON – Even as President Barack Obama prepares to leave over the weekend for a four-nation trip to Asia, including the first stop in India, his Democratic party is expected to lose control of the US House of Representative to the Republicans, according to latest polls.

The final USA Today/Gallup measure of Americans’ voting intentions … Read more >>>.

Peaceful voting on in Bihar (Second Lead)

PATNA – The fourth phase of the Bihar assembly elections that began Monday morning in 42 constituencies, which include Patna and some Maoist-affected areas, proceeded peacefully with people lining up to cast their votes early morning.

Ignoring the Maoists’ call of poll boycott, voters, particularly women and youth, queued up outside the polling booths soon …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Peaceful voting on in Bihar (Second Lead).

Pakistan’s UN envoy wants to resign

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN Husain Abdullah Haroon has informed Islamabad that he has no intention of continuing as the country’s permanent representative to the world body any more, it was reported here.

Haroon’s contract as Pakistan’s envoy to the UN was extended in October and he was supposed to work till September … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pakistan’s UN envoy wants to resign.

Voting under way for fourth phase of Bihar polls

PATNA – The fourth phase of the Bihar assembly elections to elect a new 243-member house began Monday amid tight security in 42 constituencies which include some Maoist-affected areas.

About 10.4 million people, including 4.6 million women, are eligible to vote to determine the electoral fate of 568 candidates in eight districts.
The eight districts …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Voting under way for fourth phase of Bihar polls.