Indian American senator loses Minnesota seatWASHINGTON - Satveer Chaudhary, an Indian American member of the Minnesota Senate, has lost his seat after serving the state for 14 years. He lost his primary election to challenger and former State House representative Barb Goodwin. Legal fictions, bankruptcy and straw men among baffling beliefs of sovereign citizens
Baffling beliefs mark Sovereign Citizen theories Politician, TV host hit each other during showBrasilia, Aug 12 (IANS/EFE) A senatorial candidate in Brazil and a television show host got into a fight and punched and kicked each other when the politician became irritated with the journalist’s questions. New York’s top Democrats rally around embattled US Rep. Charles Rangel at fundraiser
Nicaragua top court picks president’s supporters to replace boycotting opposition judges
Nicaraguan top court replaces opposition judges Judge who overturned California’s same-sex marriage ban to rule Thursday on stay
Judge to rule on stay Thursday in Prop. 8 case Gay rights group sues to block ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ discharge of Idaho aviator
Idaho aviator sues to block ‘Don’t ask don’t tell’ Congressional candidate Ben Quayle, son of ex-VP, says Obama ‘worst president in history’ in ad
Migrant ship that could be carrying Tamil Tigers nears Canada, will be intercepted
Tamil migrant ship nears Canada TORONTO — Canadian authorities said Wednesday that they will intercept a ship of asylum seekers from Sri Lanka before it reaches the coast because the passengers may include people Canada considers terrorists. Congressional candidate Ben Quayle, son of former VP, calls Obama ‘worst president in history’
Embattled Rep. Rangel, facing ethics charges, thanks hundreds for attending NY fundraiser
Embattled Rep. Rangel thanks crowd at fundraiser Mattis takes over Central Command, vows to work with Mideast allies in Afghanistan, Iraq
New CentCom chief vows to work with Mideast allies Clinton urges Republicans to support arms treaty with Russia
Texts show acting Detroit police chief had affair with ex-chief’s girlfriend, a subordinate
Steamy texts tie top Detroit cop to subordinate Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/11/2010See below for clarification to questions (marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up. Us military predicts heavy fighting around Afghan city of Kandahar through the fall
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 5872 and H.R. 5981On Wednesday, August 11, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 5872, the “General and Special Risk Insurance Funds Availability Act of 2010,” which provides the Department of Housing and Urban Development with an additional $5 billion in commitment authority to guarantee loans that are obligations of the General and Special Risk Insurance Funds and Anti-war activists plan to picket Tony Blair’s booksigning in central London
Activists plan anti-war rally at Blair booksigning Peruvian Indian leader, accused of sedition over protests, sets sights on run for presidency
Peru leader charged with rebellion eyes politics ‘They’re here!’ Pulses quicken as Russian fighters close in on jet during Pacific hijack drill
Pulses quicken as fighters track ‘hijacked’ plane ‘US on track for Iraq withdrawal’
Judge orders Wells Fargo to change overdraft policy, return $203 million in fees to customers
Judge orders Wells Fargo to pay back $203M in fees NORAD, Russia say hijacking training exercise over Pacific Ocean was a success
NORAD, Russia say hijack exercise was success Pentagon chief eyes trimming intelligence spending as part of post-9/11 review
Defense intelligence agencies to tighten belt Remarks by the President at the Signing of the Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010East Room 3:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you very much. Everybody please have a seat. AP Exclusive: Gunshots, pleadings, death: Afghan survivor tells of aid workers’ last moments
AP Exclusive: Aid workers’ last moments KABUL, Afghanistan — The first sign of danger was the crackle of gunfire over their heads. Ten gunmen, their faces covered, rushed toward terrified humanitarian workers and began shouting “Satellite! Satellite!” — a demand to surrender their phones. Reid says he doesn’t understand why Hispanics would vote for Republicans
Reid questions Hispanic support for Republicans Top NY Democratic lawmakers rally around embattled Rep. Charles Rangel at fundraiser
Top Dems to rally around Rangel at NY fundraiser Statement by the President on the Occasion of RamadanOn behalf of the American people, Michelle and I want to extend our best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem. Sen. Tim Johnson from SD to remain hospitalized as he recovers from gallbladder surgery
Sen. Tim Johnson of SD to remain hospitalized 13-year-old American hopes to visit North Korea and suggest planting trees in DMZ
American boy plans NKorea trip to pitch peace idea Obama satisfied in military briefing that US combat role in Iraq can end Aug. 31 as planned more images White House press secretary Gibbs stands by criticism of some liberals as ‘professional left’more images President Obama Signs Wisconsin Disaster DeclarationThe President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of July 20-24, 2010. Former Ill. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski, who helped shape tax policy before prison stint, dies at 82
Indian American senator concedes Minnesota seatWASHINGTON - Satveer Chaudhary, an Indian American member of the Minnesota Senate, has conceded the primary election for District 50 to challenger and former State House representative Barb Goodwin. CID probe ordered into Mamata convoy mishap
GoM favours caste census (Second Lead)
Madani ready to cooperate with policeKOLLAM - Abdul Nasser Madani, a leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), said on Wednesday that he was ready to cooperate with the police if a non-bailable warrant was produced before him. Rajiv Gandhi didn’t intervene to help Anderson, says Arjun SinghNEW DELHI - Senior Congress leader Arjun Singh on Wednesday said that the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi did not intervene to help Warren Anderson, the then CEO of Union Carbide India Limited in any way in the Bhopal Gas leak incident. Civil nuclear bill headed for delay, no consensus yet
GoM favours caste census
AP Interview: Rogge hopes 1st Youth Olympics will teach 3,600 athletes positive values
Rogge has high hopes for inaugural Youth Olympics Despite US optimism, envoy says still no agreement on direct Israel-Palestinian talks
Don’t run after votes, win people’s confidence: Varun GandhiLUCKNOW - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national secretary Varun Gandhi Wednesday called upon the party workers to set a target of winning over the confidence of people rather than making attempts to solicit their votes. |
