Political News – Newsletter for November 18, 2010

Yeddyurappa may get kin to surrender lands to retain chair

BANGALORE – Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, facing charges of land allotments to his family members, Thursday asserted he will complete his term amid mounting speculation that he may get the lands surrendered to retain the chair.

The speculation followed reports that senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders met in Delhi to discuss the fallout of [..] Read the original article: here.

Prince William, Kate Middleton’s Interview

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- Following the announcement of their much-anticipated wedding, Prince William and his lady love Kate Middleton appeared in their first television interview on Tuesday night. The joint interview witnessed the soon-to-be married royal couple talking candidly about their relationship and how the second in line to the British throne popped the …. Read the original article  : Prince William, Kate Middleton’s Interview.

Khaleda threatens agitation against Hasina government

DHAKA – Bangladesh’s opposition leader Khaleda Zia has said she would resume agitation against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government to protect the interest of the country.

“Certainly after Eid, we must launch movement to protect the interest of the people and the country…Now there is no other alternative but movement,” she was quoted as saying …. Original source  : Khaleda threatens agitation against Hasina government.

Congress MPs demonstrate, demand Yeddyurappa’s resignation

NEW DELHI – Congress MPs from Karnataka Thursday staged a demonstration in the Parliament House complex against Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, demanding his resignation for alleged involvement in land scams in the state.

The Congress MPs sat holding placards and shouting slogans against Yeddyurappa, who belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and demanded …. Source  : Congress MPs demonstrate, demand Yeddyurappa’s resignation.

Willow Palin Uses Homophobic Slurs

ALASKA (GaeaTimes.com)- Willow Palin, the 16 year old daughter of former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin has landed herself in trouble after she used homophobic slurs on Facebook. Sarah Palin was unreachable for any comments but Bristol Palin apologized for her sister’s behavior in the same social networking site. It has been reported that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Willow Palin Uses Homophobic Slurs.

Break your silence, opposition tells PM

NEW DELHI – Silence equalled consent, opposition leaders said Tuesday as they demanded a clarification from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the 2G spectrum scam and former minister A. Raja.

The opposition mounted pressure with various leaders speaking out on the issue on a day when the Supreme Court asked the government to file an …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Break your silence, opposition tells PM.

Winston Churchill’s last ever cigar to go under the hammer

LONDON – A cigar that once belonged to late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is to be auctioned off along with the crocodile-skin case it was found in after he died.

Churchill had been given the four-chamber Cartier pouch by his wife Clementine in 1934, and it has the brass initials WSC stamped on it, the …. Original article  : Winston Churchill’s last ever cigar to go under the hammer.

Swearing in of Maharashtra ministers postponed to Friday

MUMBAI – The expansion of Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan’s council of ministers has been postponed from Thursday evening to Friday morning as the Congress is yet to shortlist its names, official sources said.

Chavan who left for New Delhi Wednesday evening is still held up there for finalising his new team. He has held … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Swearing in of Maharashtra ministers postponed to Friday.

Sri Lanka’s president to start second term Friday

COLOMBO – Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to be sworn in for his second term Friday, a day after his 65th birthday.

More than 1,000 local and foreign dignitaries are due to attend the ceremony in Colombo.
The government is to declare open some 54,000 development projects throughout the island during a 10-day …. Source article  : Sri Lanka’s president to start second term Friday.

2G scam: Both houses of parliament adjourned

NEW DELHI – The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day Thursday and Lok Sabha till noon after the opposition disrupted proceedings and demanded a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the 2G spectrum scam and other raging scandals.

While Speaker Meira Kumar adjourned the Lok Sabha just a minute after the house assembled, Deputy …. Source article  : 2G scam: Both houses of parliament adjourned.

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day, Lok Sabha till noon

NEW DELHI – The Rajya Sabha was Thursday adjourned for the day and the Lok Sabha till noon following noisy protests by opposition MPs, who persisted with their demand for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the 2G Spectrum scam and other corruption scandals.
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Statement by President Obama on General Motors

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General Motors’ initial public offering (IPO) marks a major milestone in the turnaround of not just an iconic company but the entire American auto …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Statement by President Obama on General Motors.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 11/17/10

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NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:
 
Charles Edward Andrews, of Alabama, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama for the term of …. Source article  : Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 11/17/10.

Remarks by the President in Presenting National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation

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East Room … Original article on : Remarks by the President in Presenting National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation.

Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate, 11/17/10

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NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:
Daniel L. Shields III, of Pennsylvania, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate, 11/17/10.

President Obama Names Seven to Serve as U.S. Marshals, 11/17/10

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WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Charles Edward Andrews, Darrell James Bell, William Benedict Berger Sr., Russel Edwin Burger, Joseph Campbell Moore, Edwin Donovan Sloane, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : President Obama Names Seven to Serve as U.S. Marshals, 11/17/10.

President Obama Names S. Amanda Marshall to Serve as U.S. Attorney

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WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Christopher R. Thyer and S. Amanda Marshall to serve as U.S. Attorneys.
“Amanda Marshall has shown an unwavering commitment to …. Read the original article  : here.

President Obama Nominates Six to the United States District Court, 11/17/10

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WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Judge Cathy Bissoon, Vincent L. Briccetti, Roy B. Dalton, Jr., Sara Lynn Darrow, Judge John A. Kronstadt, and Kevin …. Original source  : President Obama Nominates Six to the United States District Court, 11/17/10.

Readout of President Obama’s Meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan

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The President held his routine monthly update meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan.  He received an update on our progress in disrupting, dismantling, and defeating … Original article on : Readout of President Obama’s Meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan.

President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 11/17/10

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

Ryan C. Crocker, Member, United States …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 11/17/10.