Political News – Newsletter for November 11, 2010

Parliament adjourned till Monday following Telecom scam report

NEW DELHI – Both Houses of Parliament was adjourned till Monday following the demands of the Opposition for dismissal of Union Telecom Minister A Raja for his alleged role in the 2G-spectrum scam, while the Congress party workers criticized the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) for K S Sudarshan’s anti-Sonia Gandhi …. Original source  : Parliament adjourned till Monday following Telecom scam report.

We can’t forget Indians’ sacrifices for us: Bangladesh minister

AGARTALA – Bangladesh cannot forget the sacrifices made by Indians to help it gain independence in 1971 and the two countries need to work together to resolve issues, visiting Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dipu Moni said in Tripura Thursday.

“The history and culture of both India and Bangladesh have been guiding us to go together, work … Read more : We can’t forget Indians’ sacrifices for us: Bangladesh minister.

Parliament adjourned for week over 2G spectrum scam, Raja (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – The deadlock between the government and opposition over alleged corruption in 2G spectrum allocation and IT Minister A. Raja worsened Thursday with both houses of parliament adjourned for the week without any business being transacted for the second consecutive day.

BJP and other opposition MPs threatened not to let parliament function …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Parliament adjourned for week over 2G spectrum scam, Raja (Second Lead).

New video shows skimpily clad women ushered into Berlusconi’s house

LONDON – Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is mortified after a new video emerged showing miniskirted women being ushered into one of his properties.

Already reeling from revelations that he had entertained Karimael Mahroug, a 17-year-old Moroccan belly dancer before intervening to free her when she was arrested on suspicion of theft, the Prime Minister was …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : New video shows skimpily clad women ushered into Berlusconi’s house.

Jayalalithaa offers to prop Congress if DMK goes out

NEW DELHI – AIADMK leader J. Jayalalithaa Thursday offered to back the Congress-led government if its sacking of tainted Communications and IT Minister A. Raja led his party DMK to take back its support.

Jayalalithaa made the offer in an interview to TimesNow television channel, saying she had no conditions behind propping Prime Minister Manmohan …. Source  : Jayalalithaa offers to prop Congress if DMK goes out.

Ex-Oz PM and ‘man of steel’ Howard is just a footnote in Bush memoirs

SYDNEY – Former US president George W. Bush appears to have confined his “deputy sheriff” and ex-Australian Prime Minister John Howard to little more than a footnote in his just-published memoirs-Decision Points.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Bush includes Howard in a list of leaders who in 2002 shared the Bush administration’s assessment of the …. Read the original article  : here.

Parliament adjourned for second day over scams

NEW DELHI – Both houses of parliament were adjourned without even a minute of business being transacted for the second consecutive day Thursday as opposition parties again took up the issue of corruption and demanded a probe by a panel of MPs.

Ruling Congress MPs also protested near Speaker Meira Kumars podium against Rashtriya … Read more »»».

It’s Chhath! Nitish, Lalu take a break from politics

PATNA – The Bihar polls are still on, but thanks to Chhath Puja, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and archrival Lalu Prasad are taking a break from campaigning and soaking in the festivities as their families invoke the sun god.

“Please, no politics, it is Chhath,” Lalu Prasad, chief of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), told …. Read the original article  : It’s Chhath! Nitish, Lalu take a break from politics.

Jostling for cabinet berths in Mumbai ahead of swearing-in

MUMBAI – With legislators from the Congress and ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) jostling for cabinet berths since morning Thursday, Maharashtra’s chief minister designate Prithviraj Chavan got a taste of realpolitik even before the swearing-in ceremony.

The technocrat-turned-politician with little experience of state politics will be sworn in Thursday afternoon. While Chavan may be … Read more >>.

Iraq PM Maliki stays in power for second term with help of tentative deal

BAGHDAD – Iraq Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki will remain the country’s Prime Minister for a second term, thanks to leaders reaching a tentative agreement late Wednesday night to create a unity government embracing the country’s major ethnic and religious factions, ending an eight-month political impasse.

According to the New York Times, the agreement assures, for … Read more : Iraq PM Maliki stays in power for second term with help of tentative deal.

Manmohan Singh seeks better trade ties with Ethiopia

SEOUL – The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has expressed a desire for India and Ethiopia to strengthen their bilateral trade and investment ties.

Dr. Singh conveyed this message during a meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart Meles Zenawi on the sidelines of the fifth Group of Twenty (G-20) Summit in South Korean Capital Seoul.

Ethiopia, which is … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Manmohan Singh seeks better trade ties with Ethiopia.

Musharraf wanted to replace Jinnah’s image with his own on Pak currency notes: Jamali

Islamabad, Nov 11(ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has revealed that former President Pervez Musharraf wanted to replace Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s image on the country’s currency notes with his photo.

Jamali further said that Musharraf’s wish could not be materialized as he “straight forward refused” the idea.

He also told Musharraf that Jinnah was … Original source on Gaea Times at : Musharraf wanted to replace Jinnah’s image with his own on Pak currency notes: Jamali.

Prithviraj Chavan to take oath as Maharashtra CM

MUMBAI – Former Minister of State for Science and Technology Prithviraj Chavan will be sworn-in as the 22nd Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday, while Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar will take oath as Deputy Chief Minister.

Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan will administer oath of office and secrecy to them at 4.30 p.m. at …. Original article  : Prithviraj Chavan to take oath as Maharashtra CM.

Lok Sabha adjourned again over corruption scams

NEW DELHI – The Lok Sabha was adjourned Thursday morning for an hour as opposition parties again took up the issue of corruption scams and demanded a discussion.

Speaker Meira Kumar adjourned the house till noon as soon as members assembled at 11 a.m., a day after similar protests and opposition MPs demanding a …. Original article  : Lok Sabha adjourned again over corruption scams.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 11/10/2010

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WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:

Eric G. Postel, Assistant Administrator for Economic … Read this article on Gaea Times at : President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 11/10/2010.

Notice from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran

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 On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic …. Source  : Notice from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran.

Letter from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran

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Dear Madam Speaker:        (Dear Mr. President:)
Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national … Read more »».

Statement on the Initial Bowles-Simpson Bipartisan Fiscal Commission Proposal

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“The President will wait until the bipartisan fiscal commission finishes its work before commenting. He respects the challenging task that the Co-Chairs and the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chavan stakes claim, swearing in Thursday

MUMBAI – Maharashtra Chief Minister-designate Prithviraj Chavan, along with Deputy Chief Minister-designate Ajit Pawar met Governor K. Sankaranarayanan in Raj Bhavan late Wednesday and staked claim to form the new government. Chavan will be sworn-in Thursday.

Chavan reached Raj Bhavan at around 10 p.m. and waited for Pawar, who showed up only 40 minutes later.
…. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Prithviraj Chavan, Ajit Pawar brace for Maharashtra innings (Night Lead)

MUMBAI – Technocrat-turned-politician Prithviraj Chavan of the Congress was late Wednesday invited by Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan to form the next government in the state. Ajit Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party will be his deputy.

The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Raj Bhavan at 4.30 p.m. Thursday, official sources said here late … Read more >>.