Georgia, Russia push for public opinion victory on war’s anniversaryTBILISI, Georgia — A year after their war, Russia and Georgia are locked in a battle of words and images over how the world will remember the conflict. Each seeks to be exonerated, each wants its adversary condemned — and both say the other side is spoiling for a new fight. UK envoy says most fighting with Taliban in Afghanistan ‘could change sides’LONDON - Britain’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Sir Mark Sedwill, has said that as many as two-thirds of those fighting with the Taliban in that country could be persuaded to change sides. Lucky survivors of boat propellers, fishing nets rescued by Fla. turtle hospital volunteersMARATHON, Fla. — The turtles at this waterfront hospital have been hit by boat propellers, caught in fishing nets, attacked by sharks, stricken with tumors and lost flippers. PML-N to seek Musharraf’s trial under Article 6 of Pak ConstitutionISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has announced that it intends to move a resolution in the National Assembly during the current session, seeking former President Pervez Musharraf’s trial under Article 6 of the Constitution. Pakistan should not beg India for talks: PML-NISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has said that Islamabad should not beg New Delhi for talks. Sen. Baucus riles liberals, conservatives as he aims for middle with health care overhaulHELENA, Mont. — In Big Sky country, there’s no limit on strong opinions about Democratic Sen. Max Baucus and his struggle to fulfill President Barack Obama’s goal of health care overhaul. Obama and allies say they are determined to overhaul health care with or without GOP supportWASHINGTON — Bracing for an August showdown over health care reform, Senate Democrats and President Barack Obama declared themselves united Tuesday on their determination to enact a historic overhaul this year — ideally with Republican cooperation but without if necessary. Securities and Exchange Commission takes steps toward banning flash ordersNEW YORK — The Securities and Exchange Commission is moving toward banning a trading practice that gives some brokerages a split-second advantage in buying or selling stocks. India’s uranium shortage woes to end: KakodkarKALPAKKAM - Uranium shortage faced by Indian atomic power plants is expected to end by 2012-13 with the expansion of existing uranium mines and mills and development of new ones, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) chairman Anil Kakodkar said here Sunday. Buta Singh says he is being victimized along with his sonNEW DELHI - Chairman of the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, Buta Singh, on Sunday said that he is being victimised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). SF mayor proposes building UN Climate Center at polluted shipyard as part of green tech areaSAN FRANCISCO — Mayor Gavin Newsom and the United Nations are eyeing a former naval shipyard contaminated by radiation, heavy metals and other industrial toxins as the future site of a sprawling new green technology complex and climate change think tank. YRC Worldwide posts 2nd-qtr loss as customers flee amid bankruptcy rumors; demand plummetsNEW YORK — YRC Worldwide Inc., one of the country’s largest trucking companies, posted a huge second-quarter loss on Thursday as customers defected amid bankruptcy rumors and the recession continued to depress shipping demand. Spain ready to boost long-term troop presence in AfghanistanMADRID — Spain is prepared to boost its long-term troop presence in Afghanistan if conditions there require it, a Spanish official said Thursday. Mild season in Tornado Alley delights most folks, but leaves scientists twisting in the windDES MOINES, Iowa — This has been an unusually mild year in Tornado Alley, which is good news, of course, for the people who live here, but a little frustrating to scientists who planned to chase twisters as part of a $10 million research project. Cancer survivor Specter talks chemo, kicks off speculation about health; aide says all wellWASHINGTON — Sen. Arlen Specter ignited a new round of speculation about his health when he remarked that his eyes and nose were running as a side effect of chemotherapy. Gilani approves Balochistan panel’s proposalsISLAMABAD - Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the proposals of committee on Balochistan have been approved. ESMA invoked against striking doctors in GujaratGANDHINAGAR - The Government of Gujarat on Sunday invoked Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) against the striking resident doctors seeking hike in their stipend. Kyrgyzstan’s opposition claims widespread election fraud and promises to protestBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan’s opposition presented video recordings Saturday that it claims show widespread fraud in the recent presidential election and announced plans for anti-goverment demonstrations. Production hit at Hyundai plant as workers strikeCHENNAI - Production has been hit at Hyundai Motor India’s two plants near here as a workers’ strike entered the third day Saturday. Administration boasts of environmental justice scoring that doesn’t yet existThe federal government pointed with pride to a sweeping national database that identifies pollution-stricken poor and minority neighborhoods to help officials better target billions of economic recovery dollars. CAG criticizes Govt., Navy over Gorshkov dealNEW DELHI - The Comptroller and Auditor General has heavily criticized the government and Navy over the Admiral Gorshkov deal saying that the aging Russian aircraft carrier will not be able to address India’s security needs due to the delay in its delivery. More grueling negotiations ahead on health care as Democratic divisions break Obama’s deadlineWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is likening overhaul of the nation’s health care system to one of the government’s greatest triumphs: the NASA program that landed astronauts on the moon 40 years ago. GM 2Q global sales drop 15 percent due to economic woes, North American production cutsDETROIT — Although General Motors’ North American sales dropped sharply last quarter as it headed into U.S. bankruptcy protection, strong growth in its Asia-Pacific region offset much of the decline, and the automaker ended up with global sales down 15 percent for the quarter. Post-LTTE, Jaffna beaches get ready for touristsCOLOMBO - For decades it lay at the heart of Sri Lanka’s Tamil conflict. Now that the Tamil Tigers have been crushed, Jaffna’s once tranquil beaches are getting ready for tourists from far and wide. 5 little-known facts about the Moon landingWASHINGTON - In a new report, National Geographic News has outlined 5 little-known facts about the Moon landing. Pace of reconciliation tops Obama-al-Maliki talks, Iraqi focus on US private investmentWASHINGTON — U.S. concerns over the slow pace of political, religious and ethnic reconciliation in Iraq are expected to dominate President Barack Obama’s talks at the White House with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Israeli Cabinet minister: US should honor past settlement deals, American credibility at stakeJERUSALEM — Israel’s deputy prime minister said Tuesday the Obama administration’s call to freeze West Bank settlement construction undermines past agreements between the U.S. and Israel and damages American credibility. Bernanke to update Congress on economy, expected to face tough questions on bailouts, recoveryWASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke likely will face tough questions this week from lawmakers about taxpayer bailouts of financial companies, slow-moving government efforts to curb home foreclosures and the possibility that the Fed’s unprecedented steps to stimulate the economy could spur inflation later on. Altria Group 2Q earnings expected to reflect industry cigarette volumes reboundingRICHMOND, Va. — Altria Group Inc. reports its second-quarter results on Wednesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Advani’s rejuvenating yatra to start from poll-bound statesNEW DELHI - Twenty years after he took out a 10,000-km yatra to catapult his party into political reckoning, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani will next month embark upon another journey for a similar purpose and is likely to start with states going to the polls this year. |
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