Political News – Newsletter for November 16, 2010

‘Refudiate’ Named Word Of The Year

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The word ‘refudiate’ first seized the limelight earlier this year when it was used by Republican leader Sarah Palin during a Fox television appearance in which she famously asked President Barack Obama to ‘refudiate’ the charges that he had made about the Tea Party movement by calling them racist. The term … Read more »»».

Fidel Castro Criticizes President Barack Obama

HAVANA, CUBA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Cuban firebrand leader Fidel Castro despite his age does not stop venting out his feelings on global political developments. Owing to his health ailments he may not be at the center stage of politics anymore but his rhetorical flair remains as it was. In a recently published essay he … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Fidel Castro Criticizes President Barack Obama.

CPI-M sponsors dalit protest in Shimla

SHIMLA – Communist Party of India Marxist on Monday held a protest rally over discrimination being meted out to the dalit community in the state.

Demonstrators carried placards and banners and shouted slogans for equal rights and immediate government intervention in such cases.

Addressing the gathering Rakesh Singha, general secretary CPI(M) said that because of religious sanction, … Original source on Gaea Times at : CPI-M sponsors dalit protest in Shimla.

Democracy would eventually come to Myanmar: Suu Kyi

LONDON – Myanmar’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi — freed Nov 13 by the military junta after over seven years in house arrest — is sure democracy would come to the country eventually, although she does not know how long it would take, the BBC reported Tuesday.

Suu Kyi, 65, told BBC’s John Simpson … Read more : Democracy would eventually come to Myanmar: Suu Kyi.

Nitish Kumar seeks votes for jailed JD-U candidate

PATNA – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar never tires of speaking out against lawlessness. But having campaigned for some candidates with criminal record, he is now seeking votes for a jailed legislator from his party.

Ran Vijay Singh, from the ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) nominee from Goh constituency, is in the Daudnagar jail over a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Nitish Kumar seeks votes for jailed JD-U candidate.

Lok Sabha adjourned for day, Rajya Sabha till 2 p.m.

NEW DELHI – The Lok Sabha was again adjourned for the day Tuesday and the Rajya Sabha till 2 p.m. as opposition MPs continued to demand a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

Shouting slogans of “We want justice”, opposition MPs in both houses sought a JPC probe into corruption …. Source article  : Lok Sabha adjourned for day, Rajya Sabha till 2 p.m..

UK Muslim mob threatens to fly black flag of Islam over Downing Street, White House for jailed cleric’s release

LONDON – Hate-filled Muslim extremists have vowed to fly the black flag of Islam above Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister, and the White House, the official residence of the US President, in protest over the imprisonment of cleric Omar Bakri Mohammed in Lebanon.

Omar Bakri Mohammed is currently serving a …. Read the original article  : UK Muslim mob threatens to fly black flag of Islam over Downing Street, White House for jailed cleric’s release.

UNSC reform a long and complicated process: US

WASHINGTON – The US has sought to temper India’s hopes of gaining a place on the international high table saying that while Washington is committed to it, UN reform is going to be a long and complicated process.

The only “real change” in US stand was President Barack Obama’s endorsement of India’s bid for permanent …. Source  : UNSC reform a long and complicated process: US.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

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NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:

Sue Kathrine Brown, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

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

Daniel L. Shields III, Ambassador to Brunei …. Read the original article  : President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts.

Message from the President to the Senate on the Bilateral Tax Agreement with Luxembourg

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TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES:

I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to its ratification, the Protocol Amending the …. Read the original article  : Message from the President to the Senate on the Bilateral Tax Agreement with Luxembourg.

Message from the President to the Senate on the Bilateral Tax Agreement with Hungary

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TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES:

I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to its ratification, the Convention between the …. Source article  : Message from the President to the Senate on the Bilateral Tax Agreement with Hungary.

Statement of the President on Earmark Reform

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I welcome Senator McConnell’s decision to join me and members of both parties who support cracking down on wasteful earmark spending, which we can’t …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Voter Registration in Sudan

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"The President is extremely pleased that voter registration has begun in Southern Sudan in preparation for the January 9th, 2011 referendum on self-determination. Voter … Original source on Gaea Times at : Statement by the Press Secretary on Voter Registration in Sudan.

Presidential Proclamation???National Entrepreneurship Week

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION

Entrepreneurs embody the promise that lies at the heart of America — that if you … Read : Presidential Proclamation–National Entrepreneurship Week.

Clinton defends operations in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton defended Monday the use of precision operations against insurgent leaders in Afghanistan, calling it a “key component” of the strategy.

“We believe that the use of intelligence driven, precision targeted operations against high-value insurgents and their networks is a key component” of the strategy, Clinton said.
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Statement by the President on Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha

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Michelle and I extend our greetings for a happy Eid-ul-Adha to Muslims worldwide and wish safe travels to those performing Hajj.  This year, nearly …. Read the original article  : here.

Krishna rubbishes Yeddyruappa’s claims on land deals

BANGALORE – External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna late Monday denied

he had denotified lands acquired by the Karnataka government to favour some people when
he was chief minister of the sate during 1999-2004.
He was reacting to Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa’s statement earlier Monday that not only he but several of his predecessors …. Original article  : Krishna rubbishes Yeddyruappa’s claims on land deals.

President Obama Announces 2010 White House Tribal Nations Conference

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WASHINGTON – On Thursday, December 16, 2010, President Obama will host the White House Tribal Nations Conference. As part of President Obama’s ongoing outreach … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : President Obama Announces 2010 White House Tribal Nations Conference.

US Congress back for ‘lame duck’ session

WASHINGTON – US lawmakers were returning to work Monday with a laundry list of key domestic spending bills needed to keep the government running and avoid a major tax hike for households by year’s end.

The so-called “lame-duck” session will convene until the end of this year and marks the last chance for President Barack …. Read the original article  : US Congress back for ‘lame duck’ session.