Political News – Newsletter for November 13, 2010

Trade and current account deficits are managed within limits: Manmohan Singh

ON BOARD AIR INDIA ONE – The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has said trade and current account deficits are managed within limits, and added that capital flows will be managed in a manner that it does not give rise to inflationary problems.

The Prime Minister, who returned to India from the G-20 summit in South … Original article on : Trade and current account deficits are managed within limits: Manmohan Singh.

Jiabao to visit Pak next month for “deepening strategic cooperation”

GUANGZHOU – The Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, will visit Pakistan next month to “deepen strategic cooperation” and establish a mechanism for formal and structured dialogue to ensure smooth and real time communication on all issues of common interest.

“We are looking forward to establishing contacts between leaderships of the two countries,” the Dawn quoted Jiabao, … Original article on : Jiabao to visit Pak next month for “deepening strategic cooperation”.

Obama’s speech at Parliament reflects India’s uniqueness: PM

ON BOARD AIR INDIA ONE – Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has said the speeches delivered by US President Barack Obama during his recent visit to India is a reflection of the uniqueness of India as a functioning democracy, committed to the rule of law, committed to respect for fundamental human freedoms and yet managing …. Read the original article  : Obama’s speech at Parliament reflects India’s uniqueness: PM.

Obama unconnected to reality: Bobby Jindal

WASHINGTON – Louisiana’s Indian American Governor Bobby Jindal has accused President Barack Obama of not being “connected to reality on the ground” during the Gulf oil spill and more focused on its political aftermath.

In a new book titled “Leadership and Crisis,” set to be released Monday, Jindal recounts a pair of private conversations with … Read : Obama unconnected to reality: Bobby Jindal.

Khaleda Zia put under house arrest, says Bangladesh opposition (Second Lead)

DHAKA – Bangladesh’s main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Saturday said its leader and former prime minister Khaleda Zia was put “under house arrest” as the government moved to evict her early morning from the house given to her after her husband’s assassination in 1981.

Police and Rapid Action Battallion personnel took possession of the …. Source  : Khaleda Zia put under house arrest, says Bangladesh opposition (Second Lead).

Prime Minister rules out differences between US-China over currency devaluation

ON BOARD AIR INDIA ONE – The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has ruled out any differences between China and the United States over the currency devaluation, saying the two nations have very intimate relations and the exchange rates controversy will affect them very substantially.

The Prime Minister, who returned to New Delhi after the G … Read more >>.

Clown elected to Brazil Congress takes literacy test

Sao Paulo, Nov 13 (IANS/EFE) Brazilian clown Tiririca who was elected to Brazil’s lower house of Congress has taken a literacy test to prove that he can read and write. He won the legislative elections in October with over 1.3 million votes.

He took the test Thursday — a requirement for serving as a lawmaker … Read more »»».

Khaleda Zia evicted from home

DHAKA – Former Bangladesh prime minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia was Saturday morning evicted from the government house which was given to her after her husband’s assassination in 1981. The Hasina government has told the court the allotment was illegal.

Police and Rapid Action Battalion personnel entered Zia’s house in the Dhaka Cantonment area … Read more : Khaleda Zia evicted from home.

Pakistanis won’t like Obama’s India endorsement: Musharraf

WASHINGTON – Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf says Pakistanis are not going to like US President Barack Obama’s endorsement of India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council or his reference to terrorist threat from Pakistan.

“Well, frankly, I didn’t expect it. And may I say very frankly, people in Pakistan won’t …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

No ‘particular concern’ from Pakistan on UNSC seat for India:US

WASHINGTON – Pakistan has not any expressed “particular concern” about US President Barack Obama’s endorsement of India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, according to a US official.

“We have briefed the Government of Pakistan on the President’s announcement. I’m not aware that there was any particular concern expressed,” State … Read more >>.

Aung San Suu Kyi set for evening release

YANGON – Myanmar’s junta appeared set to release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house detention Saturday evening in a bid to placate international condemnation of their regime.

“She will be released some time after 6 p.m. (1130 GMT),” said a senior police official who asked to remain anonymous.
Hundreds of her supporters, members … Original article on : Aung San Suu Kyi set for evening release.

Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Al-Nujayfi

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The Vice President spoke today with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama al-Nujayfi to congratulate him on his election to his new position and …. Original source  : Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Al-Nujayfi.

Statement by the President on Elections in Tanzania

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On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of the United Republic of Tanzania on your recent national election and your continued … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Statement by the President on Elections in Tanzania.

I want opposition to remain divided: Buddhadeb

KOLKATA – West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has said he would always like to see the opposition parties in the state divided.

“We have to understand the issue. It’s natural that we will always want an overall unity among the Left parties. And I will always want that there should be differences among our … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : I want opposition to remain divided: Buddhadeb.

She is a liar, Buddhadeb says of Mamata

KOLKATA – Without naming arch rival Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Friday said that false allegations by her against the ruling Marxists had forced him “to call her a liar”.

I am into politics for a long time. I had political differences with many leaders but I have never …. Source article  : She is a liar, Buddhadeb says of Mamata.

Poor alienated due to tardy policy implementation: Buddhadeb

KOLKATA – In the wake of a string of electoral reverses over the last two years, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Friday admitted that laxity in implementing developmental policies led to the alienation of the poor from the state’s ruling Marxists.

“I do agree with the fact that a section of poor people …. Original source  : Poor alienated due to tardy policy implementation: Buddhadeb.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

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WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post:

Joseph A. Smith, Jr., Director, Federal … Read more >>>.

Congress workers wave black flags at Sudarshan at Indore

BHOPAL – Former Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief K.S. Sudarshan was Friday shown black flags by Congress workers at Indore over his derogatory remarks against Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi.

Sudarshan had Wednesday made several derogatory remarks about Gandhi in Bhopal.
As Congress workers tried to wave black flags at Sudarshan, RSS cadres got into …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Swedish king’s alleged mistress breaks silence

STOCKHOLM – A former Swedish pop star Friday broke her silence about an alleged relationship with Swedish King Carl Gustaf, describing him as a “funny” person.

A chapter in a new unauthorized biography of the Swedish king was devoted to the alleged year-long affair between him and Camilla Henemark, one-time member of the pop group … Read more »».

RSS expresses regret over Sudarshan’s remarks; Congressmen hold protests (Roundup)

NEW DELHI – The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Friday clarified that the remarks against Congress president Sonia Gandhi by its former chief K.S. Sudarshan were not the official view of the organisation and expressed regret over the “unfortunate episode”. However, the Congress sought an apology even as party supporters staged angry protests in many parts …. Read the original article  : RSS expresses regret over Sudarshan’s remarks; Congressmen hold protests (Roundup).