Pelosi tells Republicans: “I’m in my place. I’m Speaker of the House,” thanksWASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi cast House Republicans as behind the times, or worse, after they suggested that the top American commander in Afghanistan should “put her in her place.” Demjanjuk attorney says he plans to try and stop trial with appeal to German high courtBERLIN — John Demjanjuk’s attorney says he plans to ask Germany’s high court to block his trial on charges of being an accessory to the murder of thousands at a Nazi death camp. Cuomo seeks law to curb political influence in NY pension fund investment decisionsALBANY, N.Y. — Attorney General Andrew Cuomo proposed Thursday replacing the elected state comptroller as the sole trustee of New York’s $116 billion public employee pension fund, which serves 1 million members and pays out $7 billion a year. West Bengal is ‘university’ of Maoist activities, says LaluKOLKATA - Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Thursday described West Bengal as an “university of Maoist activities” where the ultras get training and launch armed strikes in other parts of the country. UN Afghan envoy denies allegations he didn’t do enough to investigate election fraudKABUL — The U.N.’s top envoy in Afghanistan denied allegations he did not do enough to prevent or investigate fraud in the country’s presidential vote, saying Thursday the charges are a distraction from the task of settling the still-undecided vote. France condemns attack on Indian embassy in KabulNEW DELHI - France has condemned the suicide bomb attack in Kabul, saying that by choosing the Indian embassy as its target the terrorists were targeting the entire international community. Justice officials refuse to take oath at House intel briefing on shootdown of missionariesWASHINGTON — A House intelligence committee meeting was abruptly terminated when Justice Department officials refused to be sworn in before briefing the lawmakers. Investigator: Ky. nurse accused of overdosing veteran oversaw 2 more suspicious deathsLEXINGTON, Ky. — A Kentucky nurse accused of killing a veterans hospital patient with an overdose of morphine also cared for two other patients whose deaths were considered suspicious, a federal agent testified Thursday. ‘Without Gandhi, there would be no Obama as president’WASHINGTON - “I surely believe without (Mahatma) Gandhi - without Gandhi in India - there would be no Barack Obama as president” of the United States. INSIDE WASHINGTON: GOP using health care battle to solicit campaign donations from doctorsThe Republican Party is harnessing the furious debate over health care to raise campaign cash from doctors, dangling the promise of including donors’ names in advertising that attacks President Barack Obama’s overhaul plan. EU condemns Kabul attackSTOCKHOLM - The European Union (EU) has condemned a suicide car bomb attack that killed 17 people outside the Indian Embassy in Kabul Thursday. Investigator: Ky. nurse accused of killing vet with morphine oversaw 2 more suspicious deathsLEXINGTON, Ky. — A federal investigator says a Kentucky nurse accused of killing a veterans hospital patient with morphine also cared for two other patients whose deaths were considered suspicious. Climactic Senate Finance committee vote set for Tuesday on 10-year, $829B health care billWASHINGTON — The Senate’s top Democrat on Thursday accused Republicans of a strategy of “distortion, distractions and deception” on health care as he announced a pivotal committee will vote next week on a comprehensive bill. Republicans said the legislation still costs too much and expands the reach of government. Fla. hotel heir slaying sparks feud over million-dollar estate that contains Batman itemsFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The mysterious death of a Fontainebleau Hotel heir has triggered a family feud over his multimillion-dollar estate, with relatives accusing his wife of murder even though no one has been charged. Rep. Frank: Banks aren’t playing nice, Congress should move up enactment of credit card billWASHINGTON — Rep. Barney Frank, the tough-talking liberal ushering through a major rewrite of rules governing Wall Street, sounded a warning shot on Thursday to big banks: Start playing nice or Congress will make your life even more difficult. German high court clears way for trial of admitted Nazi hit man later this monthBERLIN — Germany’s highest court said Thursday it has declined to hear the appeal of admitted Nazi hit man Heinrich Boere, clearing the way for his trial later this month for the execution-style killings of three Dutch civilians during World War II. Russia seeks new arms reduction deal with USMOSCOW - Russia believes that a new strategic arms reduction deal with the US should be signed before cuts in tactical nuclear weapons are discussed, the foreign ministry said Thursday. European Central Bank, Bank of England leave key interest rates unchanged at record lowsFRANKFURT — The European Central Bank on Thursday left its key interest rate unchanged at a record low of 1 percent and indicated it wouldn’t raise it in the near future — even as bank president Jean-Claude Trichet said the worst of the recession has passed. Speaker hails Ramakrishnan for NobleNEW DELHI - Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Thursday congratulated Indian-origin scientist Venkatraman Ramakrishnan on winning the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Treaty will lead to more investment in India: US envoyNEW DELHI - The completion of the bilateral investment treaty by India and the US will lead to increased investment by American companies in infrastructure sectors, US Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer said here Thursday. Hung assembly in Maharashtra, Congress to sweep Haryana: pollNEW DELHI - It will be a hung verdict in Maharashtra but the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) alliance will end with most seats while the Congress will sweep Haryana in coming assembly elections, an opinion poll Thursday said. Gov’t loan modification plan hits goal of helping 500,000 borrowers nearly 1 month earlyWASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Thursday that its mortgage relief effort has helped 500,000 homeowners, and officials maintain the program is on track despite its disappointing launch. Kentucky pastor who promoted guns in church quits ministry to focus on gun rights, securityLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky pastor who hosted a rally celebrating God and guns a few months ago has resigned his ministry to promote gun rights and church security. Wholesale inventories drop for 12th straight month in Aug.; sales rise by most since June 2008WASHINGTON — Businesses reduced inventories at the wholesale level for a record 12th consecutive month in August, often evidence that companies are trimming orders to factories, which helped depress economic output during the recession. But in an encouraging sign, sales at the wholesale level jumped by the largest amount in 14 months. Retail recovery at hand? Stores report September sales gain, breaking 13-month losing streakNEW YORK — The nation’s stores saw their first sales gain in 14 months in September, a sign of life from shoppers that fuels some hope for the holiday shopping season. 17 die in Taliban attack on Indian embassy in Kabul (Intro Roundup)KABUL/NEW DELHI - At least 17 people were killed and 76 injured, some seriously, when a Taliban suicide bomber detonated a car packed with explosives near the Indian embassy in Kabul Thursday morning in the second such terror attack since July 2008. Climactic Senate Finance committeevote scheduled Tuesday on 10-year, $829B health care billWASHINGTON — The top Senate Democrat says the final committee vote on health care legislation will take place next week. Stocks open higher after surprising profit report from Alcoa, better jobless claims numbersNEW YORK — Stocks have resumed their climb after Alcoa kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit and the government reported a drop in initial claims for jobless benefits. Stocks open higher after surprising profit from Alcoa, drop in initial jobless claimsNEW YORK — Stocks are higher after Alcoa kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit and initial claims for jobless benefits fell more than expected. Egypt’s chief archaeologist: Decision to cut ties with Louvre unrelated to loss in UNESCO bidCAIRO — Egypt’s decision to cut ties with the Louvre museum had nothing to do with the loss last month in the country’s bid to head the Paris-based UNESCO, the country’s chief archaeologist said Thursday. |
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