Large blast hits near Interior Ministry, Indian Embassy in Afghan capitalKABUL — A powerful explosion rocked the center of Afghanistan’s capital early Thursday near the Interior Ministry and the Indian Embassy, where dozens of civilians were killed in an attack last year. Millionaires rule the roost in Arunachal electionsITANAGAR - More than 40 percent of the 157 candidates for next week’s assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh are millionaires, with the richest being a debutant school dropout worth more than Rs.2 billion (Rs.200 crore). Large blast hits in center of Afghanistan’s capital, sending a plume of smoke risingKABUL — A large blast has sounded in the center of Afghanistan’s capital. Associated Press reporters heard the explosion and saw a plume of smoke rising from a site in downtown Kabul. Obama’s war council focusing on Al Qaeda in PakistanWASHINGTON - As US President Barack Obama met his top national security officials to discuss Afghanistan-Pakistan policy, media reports suggested that the emerging war strategy was focusing on the campaign against Al Qaeda in Pakistan. Peace with India in Pakistan’s self-interest: QureshiWASHINGTON - Calling those who carried out the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks as no friends of Pakistan, its Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said it’s in Islamabad’s enlightened self-interest to normalise and live in peace with India. Congressman says Navy document shows new presidential helicopter triples cost, slows deliveryWASHINGTON — An internal Navy document shows new plans to replace the president’s fleet of helicopters will cost taxpayers more and take years longer to deliver than a recently scrapped contract, a New York Democrat said Wednesday. Boxer plans Senate hearing on schools’ toxic drinking water supplies following AP storyFRESNO, Calif. — The head of the U.S. Senate Environment Committee said Wednesday that legislators will hold hearings to address toxic drinking water in the nation’s schools following an Associated Press probe into the widespread problem. Former Sen. Bob Dole bucks GOP leader’s advice, says publicly that US needs health care reformKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole says a top GOP leader asked him not to publicly support health care reform. But he’s doing so anyway. UN attempts to defend neutrality in Afghanistan, dismisses claim of favoring president KarzaiUNITED NATIONS — The United Nations attempted to defend the neutrality of its role in Afghanistan’s disputed election Wednesday, with the top U.N. official in the country dismissing claims that he favored President Hamid Karzai as “nonsense.” APNewsBreak: Speeding SC Gov. Mark Sanford’s car pulled over, but driver not ticketedCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A Highway Patrol trooper stopped South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s car for speeding, but let his protective detail driver go without a ticket, an official said Wednesday. Obama nominee would be his administration’s first openly gay ambassadorWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday he planned to nominate an openly gay lawyer as the U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. If confirmed by the Senate, David Huebner would become the third openly gay ambassador in U.S. history and the first pick by this administration. In a statement released from the White House, Obama said he looked forward to working with Huebner and is confident he will represent the United States well in the Pacific region. Diplomats seek end to Honduran standoff, demand coup-installed government reinstate presidentTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Diplomats from across the hemisphere on Wednesday told Honduras’ interim government to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya during at-times confrontational talks aimed at ending a standoff that has paralyzed this impoverished Central American nation. LA mother wants investigation into daughter’s stabbing death in EcuadorLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles mother is pushing for an investigation into the killing of her daughter in Ecuador. Canada asking WTO to intervene in dispute with US over cattle, hog country-of-origin labelingOTTAWA — Canada is asking the World Trade Organization to intervene in a dispute with the United States over cattle and hog exports. Congress to consider bill that would ease Calif. water transfers, aid drought-stricken farmsWASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers from California have introduced legislation intended to increase the flow of water to the state’s parched San Joaquin Valley, where farmers have idled thousands of acres. Officials OK agreement for county jail officers in Arizona to have federal immigration powersPHOENIX — County officials in Arizona have approved an agreement that would let 60 county jail officers continue to check on the immigration status of jail inmates. Federal officials reject a ban on air shipments of lithium batteries despite fire concernsWASHINGTON — Federal regulators have turned down a request by a pilots union to ban air shipments of lithium batteries despite three new incidents in which battery shipments caught fire. California senator plans hearing on schools’ toxic drinking water supplies following AP storyFRESNO, Calif. — A U.S. Senate environment committee plans to hold hearings to address the widespread problem of toxic drinking water in the nation’s schools. 2nd hearing on bill proposing ban on importation of foreign nuclear waste set for next weekSALT LAKE CITY — An effort to ban the importation of foreign nuclear waste has been given new life with a hearing set for next week in Washington, D.C. International visitors to US would pay $10 apiece toward new tourism efforts under House planWASHINGTON — How does the House figure to lure more international tourists to the United States? By charging those who visit $10 apiece. Colombian guerrillas spring jailed commander wanted for extradition to US, killing guardBOGOTA — Machine gun-firing rebels on motorbikes attacked a prison Wednesday, springing a guerrilla commander charged with kidnapping two journalists on assignment for the Los Angeles Times. Obama plans to nominate gay lawyer to become ambassador to New Zealand, American SamoaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to nominate an openly gay lawyer as the United States’ ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, an administration official said Wednesday. Pelosi, Reid meet Obama at White House to review new job creation optionsWASHINGTON — Faced with a stinging rise in unemployment, President Barack Obama summoned Congress’ top two Democrats Wednesday to the White House to discuss additional proposals to help the jobless and boost the economy. Court papers detail mental health diagnosis of man charged in Elizabeth Smart kidnappingSALT LAKE CITY — Federal court papers show a forensic psychiatrist believes the man charged in the abduction of Elizabeth Smart suffers from disorders that include pedophilia, narcissism and malingering, a condition that suggests he may be exaggerating his illnesses to avoid prosecution. Nutrition, food stamp, dairy programs among winners in spending billWASHINGTON — Nutrition, food stamp and dairy aid programs were among the winners as the House on Wednesday approved a $121 billion agriculture spending bill for the 2010 budget year. Boost for health care bill: Now estimated to cover 94 percent of US, cost $829 billionWASHINGTON — Democrats are breathing a sigh of relief after a positive cost report on health care overhaul gave them a chance to rally around a Senate plan that significantly expands coverage while trimming the federal deficit. Iran nuclear scientist vanishes after pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, raising questionsTEHRAN, Iran — The disappearance of an Iranian nuclear scientist on a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in June is raising questions about whether he defected and gave the West information on Iran’s nuclear program. CBO: Budget deficit hit record $1.4T in 2009 thanks to recession-fed drop in revenue, bailoutsWASHINGTON — The federal budget deficit tripled to a record $1.4 trillion for the 2009 fiscal year that ended last week, congressional analysts said Wednesday. US official says Canadian at Gitmo appointed 2 civilian lawyers after firing military attorneySAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Canadian detainee charged with war crimes fired his military lawyer Wednesday and was given two new civilian attorneys during a court proceeding at Guantanamo Bay, a U.S. spokesman said. Obama, war council seek revised plan for Afghanistan while focusing on Pakistan, Al-QaidaWASHINGTON — The Afghanistan war reached its once-unthinkable eighth anniversary Wednesday as President Barack Obama, seeking a revamped strategy for the increasingly unpopular conflict, focused more closely with his war council on neighboring Pakistan’s role in the fight against al-Qaida. |
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