Hans Blix says Britain, US relied on dubious intelligence sources ahead of Iraq invasion
UN’s Blix: UK, US relied on dubious intelligence UK court blocks attempt to extradite ex-Bosnian vice president for war crimes
UK court blocks extradition of ex-Bosnian leader Pakistan must stop using terrorism as policy instrument: IndiaNEW DELHI - A day after a website released classified American military information pointing to clear links between Pakistani spy agency ISI and the Afghan Taliban, India Tuesday said that Islamabad must stop “sponsorship of terrorism” as an “instrument of policy”. Opposition steals show in parliament on first day (Intro Roundup)
Russia raps EU sanctions against IranMoscow, July 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia Tuesday slammed the latest unilateral US and EU sanctions on Iran, saying that the move not only disregarded the UN Security Council but also undermined joint efforts on the regulation of Tehran’s nuclear programme. British prime minister calls Gaza ‘prison camp’ANKARA/ISTANBUL - British Prime Minister David Cameron described Gaza as a “prison camp” during a trip to Turkey Tuesday, in unusually outspoken comments that overshadowed a speech giving strong backing to Ankara’s bid for EU membership. India seeks Congo help to rescue abducted pilot (Second Lead)NEW DELHI - The Indian Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in contact with the central African nation’s government to secure the release of an Indian pilot taken hostage by rebels. Kerry decries unauthorized leak of war papers but asserts they reveal little that is new more images Clinton comments on territorial claims, US-SKorea military drills roil U.S.-China ties
India, Myanmar boost ties, sign counter-terror pact
Koreas mark anniversary of 1953 truce, but military drills underscore tensions on peninsula more images 55 percent polling in Telangana by-electionsHYDERABAD - An estimated 55 percent of 23.60 lakh voters cast their votes in by-elections to 12 assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh’s Telangana region Tuesday. India, Myanmar sign 5 pacts, to boost counter-terror cooperation
US audit finds weakness in Pentagon controls for Iraq funds; $8.7 billion missing
Audit: US can’t account for $8.7B in Iraqi funds India, Britain begin submarine naval exercise WednesdayNEW DELHI - A two-day submarine exercise between the British Royal Navy and the Indian Navy will begin off India’s west coast from Wednesday. Presidential Proclamation–National Korean War Veterans Armistice DayNATIONAL KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY, 2010 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Executive Order– Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals with DisabilitiesBy the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to establish the Federal Government as a model employer of individuals with disabilities, it is hereby ordered as follows: Mulayam non-committal, if voting held
Serbian lawmakers reaffirm claim on Kosovo, vow to never recognize Kosovo as independent
Serbia lawmakers vow never to recognize Kosovo Berlusconi breaks strict ‘no photo’ rule in front of Leonardo’s Last SupperROME - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been criticized after he broke a strict “no photographs” rule by posing with Russian President Dmitri Medvedev in front of Leonardo Da Vinci’s 15th Century masterpiece “The Last Supper”. Racism Cooking in Pei wei ?Indian pilot kidnapped in CongoNEW DELHI - India is in touch with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is trying to ascertain details about an Indian pilot who was kidnapped by Congolese rebels recently. Ole no more? Spain’s Catalonia region moves toward banning bullfighting
Spanish region may say adios to bullfighting BJP press for adjournment motion on price rise
It’s Janata Dal ‘disunited’ in BiharPATNA - Assembly elections may be barely months away, but Bihar’s ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) seems anything but united with clashes and violence marring several meetings of party workers in the last few days. Wikileaks Videos: The Truth About “The War On Terror” Himachal assembly session from Aug 17SHIMLA - The week-long monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly will start here Aug 17, an official statement said here Tuesday. Whitman: No interest in White House run, focused on California governor’s race
Whitman: No interest in White House run WASHINGTON — Republican California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman says she has no interest in a future run for the United States presidency. She says she is focused on helping recession wracked California climb out of its 12.3 percent unemployment rate. Government should agree to adjournment motion if confident of majority: CPI-MNEW DELHI - The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) said Tuesday that the government should agree to adjourment motion on price rise in the Lok Sabha if it was confident of its numbers. UK Prime Minister Cameron in Turkey: Iran, Gaza, Turkey’s EU bid on the agenda
British PM visits Turkey: Iran, Gaza on agenda Cameron proposes ‘DIY’ policing to answer police budget cuts in BritainLONDON - British Prime Minister David Cameron has outlined the detail of the so-called “big society in action” plan to appeal to the public to take part in “do-it-yourself” policing and perhaps even go on patrol with uniformed officers, in an attempt to answer the police budget cuts. Pentagon’s Morrell: Military brass have ‘robust investigation,’ Doesn’t know source of leak
Pentagon still seeking identity of document leaker Hamas interior minister considering draft in Gaza, but spokesman says plans far off
Hamas leader says group considering Gaza draft V. Surendran Pillai to join Kerala cabinetTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Fiftyfour-year-old V. Surendran Pillai, the lone legislator of the Kerala Congress led by P.C. Thomas, will be inducted into the Kerala cabinet, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) decided at a meeting here Tuesday. Burmese refugees disappointed over Than Shwe’s India visit
Uproar over price rise stalls parliament (Roundup)
Will AfPak ghosts shadow Cameron’s charm India mission?
Iraqi parliament fails to convene, discussion on new government postponed indefinitely
Iraq’s parliament fails to convene as scheduled UN restive at Nepal impasseKATHMANDU - The failure of Nepal’s major political parties to form a new government more than a month after the prime minister quit has made the UN restive, especially as the term of its political unit ends in September. Kerala looking into reports of Taliban style courtsTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala is looking into the veracity of media reports suggesting that Taliban style courts are functioning in the state, Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan told the state assembly Tuesday. Goa opposition disrupts assembly again over drug nexusPANAJI - For the third time in a week, the opposition Tuesday disrupted assembly proceedings demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the police-politician-drug mafia nexus in Goa. UPA trying to corporatise agriculture: Manik SarkarAGARTALA - Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar Tuesday accused the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in New Delhi of trying to “corporatise” the agricultural sector in order to hand it over to a few people. Meghalaya, Assam seek more time on border disputeSHILLONG - A committee set up to resolve the border dispute between Meghalaya and Assam - the last incident in May claimed four lives - has sought more to time to prepare the modalities. Wanted: A new ally. Britain’s Cameron flies to India seeking to woo old friends, bolster trade
UK’s Cameron in India on mission to woo old ally Lawmakers pass motion reaffirming Serbia claim on Kosovo, urging talks after UN court ruling
Serbia lawmakers pass resolution on Kosovo |
