Malaysian Indian party seeks to join ruling coalition

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Indian United Party (MIUP) is pressing for full membership of the Barisan Nasional (BN), the ruling coalition, a party official has said.

Fidel Castro to deliver first public speech since 2006

Havana, Sep 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Cuban leader Fidel Castro will deliver Friday his first public speech since 2006, during a meeting with students of the Havana University.

Judge overturns Neb. ban on flag mutilation for Kan. church members who revel at troop deaths

Federal judge blocks Neb. ban on flag mutilation

9/11 families split over whether NYC mosque rallies on attacks’ anniversary are disrespectful

9/11 groups split on mosque rallies on anniversary

Readout of President Obama’s Recent Calls on the Middle East

President Obama called President Sarkozy earlier today to thank him for his support for a comprehensive Middle East peace, and to consult on next steps to encourage further progress in the direct talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.  The President noted that he had a productive series of meetings yesterday, and said that he believed the two parties were committed to achieving progress.  President Sarkozy affirmed his full support for the peace talks and his commitment to working with President Obama and the other leaders to advance the process.  Both leaders agreed to remain in close touch on this issue as part of their ongoing cooperation.

Arizona governor stumbles during debate with painful and lengthy pause

Arizona governor stumbles during debate

PHOENIX — It will go down as one of the most painful openings to a political debate in recent memory.

Anti-abortion group relies on Supreme Court ruling to call for defeat of 3 Democrats

President Barack Obama

Trip by National Economic Council Director Lawrence H. Summers and Deputy National Security Advisor Thomas E. Donilon to China

On September 4, 2010, National Economic Council Chairman Lawrence H. Summers and Deputy National Security Advisor Thomas E. Donilon will travel to Beijing, China for three days of meetings with Chinese leaders and policymakers, including Vice Premier Wang Qishan and State Councilor Dai Bingguo.  Lawrence H. Summers and Thomas E. Donilon will discuss a wide range of issues touching on bilateral and international issues.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 9/2/2010

* The President spoke with FEMA Administrator Fugate today at 1:15p.m.EDT about Hurricane Earl.

Presidential Memorandum-Continuation of Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act

SUBJECT:  Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act

In early sign of promise, Israel, Palestinians agree to work on outline of final peace deal

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Delaware GOP says tea party-backed candidate ‘could not be elected dog catcher’

Wary of tea party, GOP attacks Senate candidate

Meghan McCain Bashes out Sarah Palin in “Dirty, Sexy politics”

Court won’t order Calif officials to appeal ruling that struck down gay marriage ban

Court won’t force Calif officials to defend Prop 8

Animal rights activists claim release of 50,000 minks in northern Greece

Animal rights group claims mass Greek mink release

Ohio governor commutes death sentence of condemned killer of 3 who claimed innocence

Ohio gov spares killer who claimed innocence

Abbas, Netanyahu agree to reach settlement in one year

WASHINGTON - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas have agreed to a one-year time-frame for reaching a peace agreement, the special US envoy to the region, George Mitchell, said Thursday.

Democratic group files complaint alleging Fox News bolstered Ohio GOP governor candidate

Dems accuse Fox News of bolstering Ohio candidate

Israel, Palestinians to produce outline of final peace deal, agree to second round of talks

President Barack Obama

Far from Mexican border, New Hampshire GOP Senate candidates debate Arizona immigration law

NH GOP Sen candidates debate AZ immigration law

Mideast peace envoy says Israel and Palestinians will hold another round of talks Sept. 14-15

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Air Force: Head of US Strategic Command to retire, Obama nominates Air Force general to post

US President Barack Obama

Embattled Ill. prisons chief resigns; oversaw politically embarrassing inmate release program

Embattled Illinois prisons chief resigns

CHICAGO — Illinois’ prison chief, who became a political liability to Gov. Pat Quinn during an election year because of a secret prisoner release program he oversaw, is stepping down, the governor said Thursday.

Direct Mideast peace talks resume after 2 years; US vows support but says cannot impose a fix

US President Barack Obama

CPI-M has camps in West Midnapore for party supporters: Bose

Mamata Banerjee

China’s once-a-decade census highlights growing rights awareness among ordinary citizens

China census highlights growing rights awareness

Congress panel wants state chiefs’ election by Sep 17

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Gadkari to visit Russia from Monday

NEW DELHI - Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari will be visiting Russia for five days from Monday on an invitation from awareness group Water Freedom Revolution (WFR), a party statement said Thursday.

Togo’s opposition leader claims police block attempted protest by striking him with baton

Togo opposition leader claims police brutality

Telecom services can bridge rich-poor divide: Rahul

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Sonia set for successive fourth term as Congress president (Night Lead)

Pranab Mukherjee

Sonia Gandhi can become party chief 40 times: Congress

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Clinton kicks off first direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in 2 years, pledges US support

US President Barack Obama

Israeli leader says permanent peace with Palestinians will require compromises by both

Israeli says both sides must compromise for peace

India asks Sri Lanka to find political solution

COLOMBO/NEW DELHI - India Thursday asked Sri Lanka to look beyond the resettlement of war-displaced Tamils and start a political process that would meet the needs and aspirations of the country’s minorities.

Jethmalani attacks government on funds stashed abroad, Bhopal

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Chinese culture minister visits Taiwan

TAIPEI - China’s culture minister arrived in Taiwan Thursday for a week-long visit, signalling further warming in the island’s relations with its bitter rival.

Clinton launches first direct Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations in 2 years in Washington

Clinton opens Mideast peace talks in Washington

Activist group promotes Egypt’s intelligence chief for president

Group promotes Egypt’s spy chief for president

Chautala attacks Congress for acquiring fertile land for projects

CHANDIGARH - Former chief minister of Haryana Om Parkash Chautala here Thursday criticised the land acquisition policy followed by the Bhupinder Singh Hooda-led Congress government in the state.

Sudan’s north-south faultline, a land of oil, worries about possible war ahead of freedom vote

Sudan’s north-south faultline worries about war

Antony visits South Korea amid row with China

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