Indian president to visit LaosVIENTIANE - Indian President Pratibha Patil was to pay a state visit to Laos later this week, official reports said Monday. China praises ’sound’ relationship with US during talks with economic, security officials
Report: NKorea conducts celebration rehearsal for party conference amid power succession moves
Report: NKorea ready for major party conference Iran not to renounce its nuclear rightsTEHRAN - Iran will not bow to pressure meant to discourage the country from pursuing its nuclear rights, Iranian foreign ministry has said. Iran’s president says Israeli attack would mean its own destruction
Iran: Israeli attack would mean its own demise Image from Byrd memorial in TV attack ad linking W.Va. gov, Obama upsets late senator’s family
In symbolic move, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks to resume in holy city of Jerusalem
US officials: Mideast talks to resume in Jerusalem UPA, Left taking advantage of Maoist problem: Katiyar
Obama makes another visit to Wisconsin, seeking to bolster Democrats facing tough races
Prachanda fails to win Prime Ministerial election even in 6th attemptKATHMANDU - Nepal’s former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda failed to register a win in the prime ministerial election, for the sixth time in a row here on Sunday. Army studies its highest-risk group _ bomb technicians _ for effects of repeated concussions
Army studies concussions’ effects on bomb techs Indian Army chief arrives in Sri LankaCOLOMBO - Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh arrived here Sunday on a five-day visit to Sri Lanka. Delhi BJP gets new office-bearersNEW DELHI - “Youthful faces” have been included in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Delhi unit that has been reconstituted over four months after the new president’s appointment. Haryana governor clarifies ’signing machine’ commentsCHANDIGARH - A day after he created a controversy here by saying that he was only a “signing machine”, Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia Sunday said that he had been misquoted by the media and that the remarks referred to his 1989-90 tenure as Bihar governor. Egypt to host second round of Mideast peace talksCAIRO - Egypt will host the next segment of the direct round of Middle East peace talks Sep 14, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Sunday, confirming earlier reports. Israel approves Yoav Galant as new military chiefJERUSALEM - The government of Israel Sunday approved the appointment of Major General Yoav Galant as the next chief of staff of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). Palestinians chastise Ahmadinejad over Mideast talks remarksRAMALLAH - The Palestinian leadership has chastised Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for criticising the renewed Middle East direct peace talks, the Maan news agency reported Sunday. Florida GOP Senate candidate Marco Rubio’s father dies at 83; illness had postponed debate
Senate candidate Marco Rubio’s father dies at 83 Defense minister says Israel unlikely to extend settlement slowdown in current form
Israel unlikely to extend current settlement curbs Taliban vow to attack polling places, warn Afghans to avoid Sept. 18 parliamentary vote
Taliban threaten to attack Afghan polling stations Republicans count on gains in Senate by riding either tea party or establishment candidates
Indian witnesses essential for 26/11 trial: PakistanNEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has told India that the appearance of two main Indian witnesses in a Pakistani court was most important for the trial of the seven 26/11 accused to continue and proposed that a commission may be formed to visit India to record the statements of the witnesses. Indian envoy meets Nepal PM amid India bashingKATHMANDU - Amid growing India bashing by Nepal’s opposition Maoist party and a section of the Nepali media, India’s Ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood Sunday met caretaker Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal ahead of the failed sixth round of the prime ministerial election. Former British army chief: Tony Blair and Gordon Brown let down troops in Iraq, Afghanistan
Ex-UK military chief says Blair underfunded army Silent march to unite warring Thackeray cousinsMUMBAI - A group of Shiv Sena supporters here Sunday marched from the residences of the warring Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, in an attempt to unite them even as the party dismissed the effort as an attempt to confuse the people. Israeli government discusses peace talks progressJERUSALEM - The Israeli cabinet was summoned Sunday by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to consult about the most recent round of direct peace talks with the Palestinian, reported Israeli media. Palestinian leader says he warned Israeli PM he’ll quit peace talks if settlement freeze ends
Abbas: Will quit peace talks if no building freeze Tainted Maoists lose Nepal PM’s electionKATHMANDU - Dogged by allegations of trying to buy MPs and fighting a leaked tape that purportedly caught a senior aide seeking NRS 500 million from a “friend” in China, Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda crashed out of Nepal’s prime ministerial race Sunday, ending the former rebels’ hope of recapturing power through parliament. Tainted Maoists lose Nepal PM’s pollKATHMANDU - Dogged by allegations of trying to buy MPs and fighting a leaked tape that purportedly caught a senior aide seeking NRS 500 million from a “friend” in China, Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda crashed out of Nepal’s prime ministerial race Sunday, ending the former rebels’ hope of recapturing power through parliament. Tony Blair’s Memoir Becomes Political BestsellerLittle known outside Washington, Boehner balances GOP factions, awaits chance to be speaker
Gaza smugglers killed, missing as Israeli airstrikes target underground tunnels
Gaza smugglers dead, missing in Israeli strikes Nepal parties call for probe into Maoist bribe tapeKATHMANDU - Nepal’s largest ruling party is asking for an investigation into a taped telephone conversation that purportedly records a prominent Maoist leader seeking NRS 500 million from a Chinese “friend” to buy MPs ahead of Sunday’s prime ministerial election. The ex-rebels say they would conduct a probe themselves. Philippine police kill Abu Sayyaf commander, 2 other militants in clash on southern island
Philippine police kill militant commander, 2 men For once, Manmohan Singh speaks to impress (Capital Buzz)
Ex-UK army chief blasts Blair, Brown for letting down forces in Iraq, AfghanistanLONDON - Former British army chief, General (retired) Sir Richard Dannatt, has accused both former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his successor Gordon Brown of badly letting down the country’s armed forces during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nepal Maoists allege India behind Chinese bribe tapeKATHMANDU - Facing a growing public debate in Nepal on whether the opposition Maoist party had sought NRS 500 million from friends in China to bribe over four dozen MPs ahead of a crucial election Sunday, the former rebels have retaliated by blaming the country they love to hate - India. NATO service member killed in Afghan fighting as possible talks with insurgents draw closer
NATO service member killed in Afghan fighting Jacob Zuma to become father for 22nd timeCAPE TOWN - South African President Jacob Zuma, 68, is to become a father for the 22nd time as his fiancée is expecting a child early next year. |
