RSS asks Advani to oversee BJP succession planNEW DELHI - The Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh (RSS) has reportedly asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership this morning to work on a blue print that it has handed over to ensure a smooth succession. Seniors, advocates say private Medicare plans put profits above care; Washington mulls changesMIAMI — Cecile Sangiamo liked her health insurance — until she needed to use it. Republican who sought bipartisan deal criticizes Democrats’ health care plansWASHINGTON — Signaling a fading chance for compromise, a leading Republican negotiator on health care legislation on Saturday criticized Democratic legislative proposals as budget-busters that would reroute Medicare spending and restrict medical choices. Kennedy helped change demographics of US as tireless advocate for immigrantsBOSTON — Before 1965, Leticia Hermosa had little chance of crossing the Pacific to the U.S. from the Philippines. Hermosa, a nurse, and others like her just couldn’t get through the strict U.S. immigration quota system, which favored Western Europeans and essentially excluded those from Asia and Latin America. Venezuela: Protesters aiming to ‘destabilize’ government will face criminal chargesCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s top prosecutor threatened on Friday to have severe criminal charges brought against unruly demonstrators, accusing opposition protesters of trying to destabilize President Hugo Chavez’s government. Two Guantanamo detainees sent to Portugal; three more transfers expected soonWASHINGTON — Justice Department officials said Friday that two Syrians held at Guantanamo Bay have been sent to Portugal. Fish and Wildlife to consider protections for Sonoran desert tortoiseFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The federal government has agreed to consider whether the Sonoran desert tortoise, a Southwest icon whose population has declined by half in the past 20 years, warrants protection under the Endangered Species Act. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist picks ex-chief of staff to replace retiring US Sen. Mel MartinezTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Charlie Crist is giving Florida a preview of what he’d be like as a senator by picking his former chief of staff to fill the remainder of Republican Sen. Mel Martinez’ first term. German authorities say former leftist terrorist linked to 1977 prosecutor’s murder arrestedBERLIN — Using new DNA evidence, police have arrested a former German leftist terrorist on suspicion of involvement in the 1977 slaying of West Germany’s federal prosecutor and two other people, authorities said Friday. Resolution of Kashmir only possible on equal terms: SharifISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that resolution of Kashmir issue is imperative for peace in the region adding that all outstanding issues with India should be resolved on equal terms. Sen. Kennedy constituents take time to pay their respects, remember the time he made for themBOSTON — Many of the people who took time out to pay their respects to Sen. Edward M. Kennedy say they did so because he had made time for them at some point during his 47 years in office. Honduras’ interim government offers plan to allow Zelaya to return, though not as presidentTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim leader offered to resign and back exiled President Manuel Zelaya’s return home, provided the ousted leader gives up his claim to the presidency, according to a plan made public Thursday. Auto parts suppliers ask Obama to find new ways to help ailing their sectorWASHINGTON — An auto parts industry association is asking President Barack Obama to consider new ways to help the industry, which is facing a spike in bankruptcies due to the woes of U.S. automakers. Trailer Bridge names Ivy Barton Suter as its CEO, succeeding interim CEO Ralph W. HeimJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trucking and marine freight services company Trailer Bridge Inc. said Thursday it named Ivy Barton Suter as its CEO, succeeding Ralph W. Heim, who had served as the company’s interim CEO since December. New momentum for federal bill that would protect gays, transsexuals from workplace biasMomentum is building for Congress to pass the first major civil rights act protecting gays and transsexuals, supporters say, and one of the stars in the debate is a barrier-breaking transgender staffer on Capitol Hill. ‘He was such a good man’: Mourners gather all along motorcade route for Kennedy memorialBOSTON — A motorcade carrying the body of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy passed miles of mourners Thursday as it proceeded from the Cape Cod home where he spent his final days to the presidential library in Boston bearing the name of one of his slain brothers. Analysis: Obama stuck between refusing talks with North Korea and a rise in nuclear tensionsWASHINGTON — After being portrayed for years as a reclusive villain with nuclear ambitions, it’s North Korea that wants to talk. And it’s the Obama administration — champion of engaging adversaries — that does not. China denounces Taiwan visit by Dalai Lama, casting shadow over relations with islandTAIPEI, Taiwan — China has denounced Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou’s decision to allow the Dalai Lama to visit the self-ruled island, casting a shadow over rapidly improving relations between Taipei and Beijing. Economy suffers due to Maoists shutdown in JharkhandRANCHI - The economy and public life has taken a beating in Ranchi due to the Maoists shutdown. Madonna booed in Bucharest for criticizing discrimination against Roma, or GypsiesBUCHAREST, Romania — At first, fans politely applauded the Roma performers sharing a stage with Madonna. Then the pop star condemned widespread discrimination against Roma, or Gypsies — and the cheers gave way to jeers. Net campaigning arrives cautiously in restrictive Japan ahead of nationwide ballotTOKYO — Japan is one of the world’s most Internet-savvy nations — except when it comes to politics. Decades-old rules have effectively banned campaigning on the Web. Kennedy to lie in repose for 2 days in Boston ahead of burial at Arlington National CemeteryHYANNIS PORT, Mass. — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s body will travel more than 70 miles from his Cape Cod home to Boston to lie in repose in a presidential library he helped develop in tribute to one of his slain brothers. In Cuba, Richardson says he’ll relay observations on US ties to Obama ‘as a citizen’SAN FRANCISCO DE PAULA, Cuba — New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said Wednesday he plans to report to Barack Obama’s administration his assessment of Cuba-U.S. relations following a five-day trade mission to the island even though he is not an official envoy of Washington. WVa Bayer CropScience plant to cut storage of deadly chemical blamed for 1984 deaths in IndiaINSTITUTE, W.Va. — Bayer CropScience said Wednesday that a West Virginia plant will reduce its storage of a toxic chemical that was in danger of being released in a deadly explosion nearly a year ago. Ted Kennedy remembered and hailed as TV networks cover death of ‘Senate lion’NEW YORK — The passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy just a few hours earlier absorbed TV newscasts Wednesday morning. Late Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Ted Kennedy): Brief BiographyA chronology of the life of Sen. Edward Kennedy Highlights in the life of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy: Narus continues to build leadership position in IndiaBANGALORE - Narus, the global leader in real-time traffic intelligence for the protection and management of large IP networks, has continued its strong momentum in India this year. Ex-Bosnian Serb leader Karadzic tells AP: Despite embargo US helped Iran arm Bosnian MuslimsAMSTERDAM — Radovan Karadzic is seeking evidence that the U.S. turned a blind eye to weapons shipments from Iran to Muslim forces fighting in the Bosnian war, to support his claim that Serbs acted in self-defense during the conflict. Iran gets support of nonaligned nations for banning attacks on nuclear installationsVIENNA — Iran, whose nuclear facilities are under threat of possible Israeli military strikes, has enlisted the support of more than 100 nonaligned nations in its push for a ban on such attacks, according to documents shared with The Associated Press. Comments on the death of Sen. Edward KennedyComments from family members, politicians and others on the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy from brain cancer Tuesday: |
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