Venezuela’s Chavez warns Colombia amid tensions, but border situation remains normal
Venezuela’s Chavez warns Colombia amid tensions Amit Shah has resigned: Narendra ModiNEW DELHI - Gujarat Minister of State for Home Amit Shah, who continues to be a hunted man for his alleged role in the 2005 killing of Sohrabuddin Sheikh in a staged shootout, has resigned, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said here Saturday. Mamata: How regional leaders misuse national roles (Comment)
Venezuela’s Chavez promises to help Abkhazia, South Ossetia to seek international recognition
Chavez to aid Abkhazia, S Ossetia seek recognition Judge blocks Ariz. law that would end domestic partner benefits for gay, lesbian state workers
Judge blocks AZ law on domestic partner benefits Democratic officials reach out to anxious liberals with tough election season ahead
Venezuelan military warns Colombia amid latest tensions, but life along border remains normal
Venezuela warns Colombia amid latest tensions McCain spends more than $10M on re-election bid in second quarter, Hayworth spends $1.1M
McCain spending tops $10 million in second quarter President Barack Obama joins the first lady for daughter’s recital
Filing period ends for W.Va. special election; 15 candidates seek Byrd’s Senate seat
15 candidates file to seek US Senate seat in W.Va. First family headed to Martha’s Vineyard for 10-day vacation during August doldrums
Gen. McChrystal, former Afghan war commander, leaves the Army after three decades of service
Readout of the President’s Briefing on the Preparations for Tropical Storm Bonnie and its Impacts on the BP Oil Spill ResponsePresident Obama was briefed today by Deputy National Incident Commander Rear Admiral Pete Neffenger on the ongoing administration-wide response to the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill, and by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and Deputy FEMA Administrator Rich Serino on the preparations for potential impacts of Tropical Storm Bonnie along the Gulf Coast. Statement by the Press Secretary on Transparency in the Energy SectorThe Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which President Obama signed earlier this week, includes a landmark provision that requires energy and mining companies registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose how much they pay to foreign countries and the U.S. government for oil, gas, and minerals. Democrats must decide whether to stand aside in Rangel case or exert pressure to end it
Democrats face unsavory choices in Rangel case Judge, council to reconsider local Neb. law that bans hiring, renting to illegal immigrants
Neb. council considers suspending immigration law Lawsuit challenging health claims on Vitaminwater to proceed after federal court ruling
Lawsuit against Coke’s Vitaminwater to go forward AP Interview: Abkhazia’s leader seeks closer ties with Venezuela, rejects US criticism
Abkhazia’s leader seeks closer ties with Chavez Iran’s Ahmadinejad says Russian president has joined US in propaganda campaign against Tehran
Ahmadinejad says Russia part of anti-Iran campaign Judge sets hearing on blocking local Neb. law banning hiring, renting to illegal immigrants
Hearing set on Neb. illegal-immigrant law OMAHA, Neb. — A federal court hearing has been set on a request to block enforcement of a new city ordinance in Nebraska that would ban hiring or renting property to illegal immigrants. UN rights body appoints experts to probe Gaza flotilla raidGENEVA - The UN Human Rights Council Friday appointed a former International Criminal Court judge, a past war crimes prosecutor and a UN gender-equality official to investigate Israel’s deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in May. President Obama to Visit Auto Plants in Michigan, IllinoisWASHINGTON- President Obama will visit Chrysler and General Motors Plants in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan on Friday, July 30 and a Ford plant in Chicago, Illinois on August 5. Maine Republican Sen. Collins to back Kagan, third GOP supporter to announce ‘yes’ vote
Maine Republican Sen. Collins to back Kagan First Lady Michelle Obama takes 2 swings while christening Coast Guard ship in Mississippi
Michelle Obama smashes bubbly for ship christening Ex-Ways and Means Chairman Rangel says he’s ready to clear his name of ethics charges
Rangel says he’s ready to clear his name NEW YORK — Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel said Friday he looked forward to clearing his name next week at a meeting of the House ethics committee, which has indicated the 40-year congressional veteran will be charged with serious violations. Remarks by the First Lady at Christening of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton in Pascagoula, Mississippi11:15 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all. Thank you. Thanks so much. Mike, thank you for that very kind introduction. I think you gave me a few promotions along the way, but that’s okay, I’ll take them. (Laughter.) Lawyers ask judge for injunction to halt military’s ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy
Gay group asks for halt to ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ Va Sen. Jim Webb says in newspaper column that racial diversity programs should be ended
Va. senator calls for ending diversity programs US wants change in ISI’s ’strategic approach’NEW DELHI - The US Friday said the “strategic approach” of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) “fundamentally” needed to be changed as a lot was not known about the spy agency and its links. ‘Governor is not an agent of the centre’NEW DELHI - A governor is not an agent of the centre, former governors said here Friday while terming Karnataka Governor H.R. Bharadwaj’s alleged interference in the state’s matters as “overstepping his constitutional limits”. Senate Democrats to vote on revised campaign money bill that drops exemption for unions
Senate Democrats to vote on campaign money bill India voices concern over US military aid to Pakistan
36 bills to be introduced in parliament’s monsoon session
International Criminal Court appeals judges say Congolese warlord must remain in custody
Int’l court says Congo warlord must stay in jail Drop nuclear liability bill, CPI-M tells governmentNEW DELHI - The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Friday demanded that the nuclear liability bill should “not be proceeded with in parliament”. Remarks by the First Lady at a Coast Guard Gulf Coast Oil Spill Briefing in Pascagoula, MississippiPascagoula, Mississippi 9:40 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: I am pleased and honored to be here in Pascagoula and back in Mississippi. My first visit was to Jackson, and the Governor and the First Lady were so warm and gracious, and our time at that school I’ll never forget. So I’m glad to be back. Holbrooke: al-Qaida ally ‘targeted’ international conference in Afghanistan
Fears of global separatism after UN court rules Kosovo’s independence declaration legal
After UN court ruling, fears of global separatism CPI-M wants Womens’s Bill tabled in Lok Sabha
US urges a code of conduct in the South China SeaHANOI - The US government Friday called on the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China to reach agreement on a full code of conduct in the South China Sea to prevent conflicts. France helps Mauritania in raid against suspected al-Qaida extremists, 6 reported killed
Raid in North Africa kills 6 alleged al-Qaida Gadkari names in-charges of statesNEW DELHI - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari Friday announced distribution of work to the party’s office-bearers, with general secretary Vasundhra Raje taking charge of Haryana and senior leader M. Venkiah Naidu of Delhi and Maharashtra. Volleyball Diplomacy? Despite flotilla, Turkey and Israel keep doors open _ but rift remains
Despite rift, Israel-Turkey contacts march on ISI’s strategic approach needs to be changed: US
Turkish court orders arrest of 102 suspects, including former generals, in alleged coup plot
Turkish court orders arrest of 102 in coup plot |
