CAPITAL CULTURE: DC mayor, a change candidate before Obama, in tough re-election bid Tuesday
Japan braces for possible new leader ahead of party vote amid territorial dispute with China
Japan leadership duel nears vote amid China spat Senate hopeful Rand Paul says Republicans have taken ‘easy way out’ by failing to cut spending
Paul says GOP shares blame for deficits BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Kentucky Senate hopeful Rand Paul has chided fellow Republican politicians for contributing to the nation’s budget deficit in a speech to tea party activists in his hometown. Clinton, rallying Ohio Democrats, says ‘game films’ show Dems best choice to improve economy
Top Dem. strategists downplay GOP success in pre-midterm polling during Iowa Sen. Harkin event more images Guinea presidential campaigns temporarily suspended after violence kills 1; elections still on
Violence halts Guinea presidential campaigns Turkish voters approve changes to constitution crafted after 1980 military coup
In referendum, Turks reject military-era laws Lesbian flight nurse seeks reinstatement to Air Force Reserve following ‘don’t ask’ dismissal
Lesbian seeks reinstatement to Air Force in trial Congress state units likely to ask Sonia to name chiefs
NY voters get new ballots in time for Tuesday’s primary _ and reading glasses for tiny print
New ballots bring new complications in New York Mich. home child care workers sue, saying they were pressed into union partnership
Mich. child care workers sue to break from union In capitals on each coast, tea partiers seek to spread their message ahead of key election
New Delhi questions Omar on Eid day violenceJAMMU - The central government has sought a report from the Jammu and Kashmir government on the violence in the Valley after the Eid prayers Saturday and the culprits behind it, official sources said. BJP favours AFSPA staying, Jethmalani differs (Roundup)
BJP holds emergency meet on AFSPA, as CCS will discuss J-K situation on MondayNEW DELHI - Top leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) held an emergency meet at senior BJP leader L.K. Advani’s residence here to discuss the proposed relaxation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in some parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Jethmalani favours partial AFSPA removal
BJP opposes any dilution of the authority of security forces in KashmirNEW DELHI - Condemning the violence in Jammu and Kashmir, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday opposed any dilution of the authority of the armed forces in the Valley. Israeli prime minister says current restrictions on West Bank settlements won’t remain
Boehner calls smoking ‘a bad habit’ but defends right of Americans to decide whether to smoke
CCS meets Monday amidst volatile Kashmir situation
Fear over China’s plan to vaccinate millions for measles highlights growing public distrust
China mass measles vaccination plan sparks outcry BJD holds massive protest over Polavaram projectBHUBANESWAR - Orissa’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Sunday organised a massive rally in Malkangiri town to protest the union government’s approval of the Polavaram dam project on the Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh. BJP seeks Omar’s removal, no dilution of army’s special powers
US government watchdog says problems with Afghan voting process will take years to solve
Exiled Tibetans debate with PM aspirants in DharamsalaDHARAMSALA - The National Democratic Party of Tibet (NDPT) organized a debate here on Saturday as a part of a campaign to decide who will be the next Prime Minister-in-exile. Flood victims’ rehabilitation decision to be taken in consultation with provinces: GilaniLARKANA - Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has declared that all the decisions pertaining to the rehabilitation of flood victims in the country will be taken in consultation with the provinces. Burley asked to ‘remove and revise’ details of three women in ’suave’ PM’s life in her bookLONDON - Kay Burley, whose book on a ’suave’ Prime Minister, who bears a remarkable resemblance to former British premier Tony Blair, has been asked to remove and revise several details of three women in his life, which could identify them on whom she has based her characters. Haryana Congress leaves state chief choice to Sonia
Tea party rallies around country seek to build conservative momentum ahead of Nov. elections
September holds special significance for AdvaniNEW DELHI - September holds special significance for senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani. He left his birthplace Karachi this month 63 years ago, embarked on his rath yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya this month 20 years back, and it is on Sep 24 that a court will give its verdict on the Ayodhya title suits, he writes in his blog. Mirwaiz slams BJP, reminds of Vajpayee’s overturesNEW DELHI - Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq Sunday expressed “utter dismay” over what he called “the negative attitude of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)” towards political moves to defuse the Kashmir situation. Key issues in Turkey’s referendum on a package of proposed constitutional amendments
Key issues in Turkey’s referendum on amendments Boehner: GOP has great chance for election gains, but faces uphill fight for House majority
Boehner calls GOP House majority an uphill fight 2 killed, 4 injured in anti-Quran-burning protest in eastern Afghanistan
2 killed in Afghan anti-Quran-burning protest Establishment Republicans hasten to attack tea party-backed Delaware Senate candidate
GOP tries to take out tea party-backed candidate BJP cautions against diluting army’s special powers
Israeli PM: Palestinian recognition of Israel’s Jewish character crucial for peace deal
Assam rights activist Lachit Bordoloi joins AGPGUWAHATI - Noted rights activist Lachit Bordoloi Sunday joined Assam’s main opposition Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) along with more than 200 followers at the party headquarters here. Withdraw cases against students: Telangana Congress leaders
Karnataka assembly by-polls Monday, prestige of 3 parties at stakeBANGALORE - Voting will take place Monday for two assembly seats in Karnataka, the outcome of which will impact the prestige and morale of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition Congress and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S). Terrorism still remains a global threat: Canadian PMOTTAWA - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has warned that terrorism is still prevalent nine years after the September 11 attacks in America, and added that no country is immune to terrorism. Gillard may leave Melbourne home for security reasonsMELBOURNE - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard said Sunday she may have to leave her home in Melbourne for security reasons. India, US to iron out irritants before Obama visit
Lawyer hopeful American woman held more than a year in Iran will be freed within 3 days
Lawyer says Iran could free American within 3 days Race starts for Koirala’s mantle in NepalKATHMANDU - While Nepal’s parliament has been witnessing a fight for more than two months to elect a new prime minister, a new race is in the offing now to choose a successor to late political giant Girija Prasad Koirala and a new head for one of the largest parties in the republic. |
