Slimmed-down GM could start making money again _ provided it can turn out cars people want.DETROIT — General Motors’ bankruptcy filing will do what its past chief executives could not — cleanse the century-old company of burdensome labor costs, unprofitable old factories and a boatload of debt. Analysis: Bankruptcy now a reality, Obama puts government in the driver’s seat at GMWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama now owns General Motors, even though he insists he’s taking it out only for a spin. US transportation secretary takes ride on Spanish bullet train system hailed by ObamaMADRID — Spain showed off its bullet train system on Friday, giving the U.S. transportation secretary a firsthand glimpse of the high-speed rail grid that President Barack Obama has praised as a model for America. Trinamool’s celeb MPs get down to basics - roads, water, electricityKOLKATA - Having vanquished seasoned politicians on the electoral turf, Trinamool Congress’ first-time “showbiz MPs” want to brush off the stardust and get down to solving the basic problems of the people — power, water and roads. People consider RJD-LJP alliance opportunistic: RaghuvanshNEW DELHI - Having faced an embarrassing drubbing in the recently held Lok Sabha polls, Rashtriya Janata Dal on Wednesday admitted that the pre-poll tie up with Ram Vilas Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) proved a wrong move during elections. ‘I just stick to my game plan’, says Proteas star De VilliersCAPE TOWN - Proteas and Delhi Daredevils batsman A B de Villiers might look like a possessed sage in full flight, but he pins his success on sticking to his game plan. Deshmukh wants Congress to contest Maharashtra assembly polls aloneMUMBAI - Triumphed with his party’s success in the Lok Sabha elections, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Sunday said that he wants the Congress party to go alone in the upcoming assembly polls. South Korea beat Pakistan to lift Asia Cup hockey titleKUANTAN - South Korea won their third Asia Cup hockey title after edging past Pakistan 1-0 in a tough title-clash here Saturday. Political solution should follow Swat offensive: Pakistani PMISLAMABAD - Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday called for a political solution to restore peace in the country’s restive northwest after the military concludes its operations to eliminate the Taliban in the area. Secret tapes basis for memoir of ousted Chinese leader sympathetic to Tiananmen protestersBEIJING — It took hours of secret recordings and years of clandestine planning to get the material smuggled out and translated. Swat Taliban stronghold captured, militant casualties rise to 762ISLAMABAD - Pakistani security forces achieved a major breakthrough Wednesday by capturing the stronghold of the Swat Taliban as militant casualties on the 18th day of a military operation in the country’s restive northwest rose to 762 and the army chief asked his troops to minimise collateral damage during their advance. Italian climber Achille Compagnoni, one of first to reach K2 summit in 1954, dies at age 94ROME — Italian climber Achille Compagnoni, a member of the first team to reach the summit of the world’s second-highest peak, died Wednesday. He was 94. Analysis: Iran threat may temper drive for Israeli concessions in US peace effort in MideastWASHINGTON — Israel’s anxieties about Iran have intensified because of its nuclear enrichment programs under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who talks of erasing Israel from the map. Oprah Winfrey urges Duke grads to ’stand proudly’ and help others; collects honorary degreeDURHAM, N.C. — Oprah Winfrey talked about courage, making wise choices and helping others during a commencement address Sunday at Duke University, which gave her an honorary degree. Arizona Diamondbacks fire manager Bob Melvin after 12-17 startPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks fired Bob Melvin on Thursday, hoping a new manager will be able to get the most out of their talented core of young players. Obama’s pledge to cut nuclear weapons wins praise from China, developing countries at UNUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama’s pledge to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons won praise Monday from China and key developing countries, and spurred hope that Washington’s policy shift and new U.S.-Russian cooperation will end a long deadlock on global disarmament efforts. MGM Mirage books 1st-qtr profit, including a hefty gain from selling Treasure Island casinoNEW YORK — MGM Mirage said Monday it booked a first-quarter profit including a hefty gain from selling a hotel and casino, but its adjusted results missed expectations as companies continued to cancel conventions at its Las Vegas Strip resorts. Fiat’s Machionne set to make bid to form global auto powerhouse with GM’s Opel and ChryslerROME — Fiat Group SpA will be on the path to becoming a global automotive powerhouse if Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne has his way. World Laughter Day celebrated in IndiaMUMBAI/NEW DELHI/ BHOPAL - Cutting across social, professional and personal barriers, people from different walks of life celebrated World Laughter Day on Sunday. NCAA hopes new draft rule takes guessing game out of coaches’ offseason repertoireINDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA is trying to end the continual guessing game for college basketball coaches. Legislation reining in credit card practices may pass, helped by Obama support, tough economyWASHINGTON — Responding to a wave of populist anger, the House moved toward passage of a consumer protection bill to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden interest rate increases and late fees that have entangled millions of consumers. Loyal football fans build stadium for Berlin clubBERLIN - Supporters of Berlin’s FC Union have been demonstrating their loyalty by rolling up their sleeves to help the club build a new football stadium. CPI-M will make Third Front workable: Biman Bose (Interview)KOLKATA - The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) will use its rich experience of running a Left Front government in West Bengal to make the Third Front a success if it wins the Lok Sabha elections, says the party’s politburo member Biman Bose. With its guilty-pleasure catfight, ‘Obsessed’ claws its way to the top of the box officeLOS ANGELES — Ladies, ladies, please! We don’t have to tear each other apart in the name of love or jealousy or territory or fame. Zuma promises to unite all South AfricansPRETORIA - South Africa’s president-elect Jacob Zuma has said his government will work to unite the nation. ‘India offers rainbow of fabrics and craftsmanship’NEW DELHI - On his first visit to India, British designer Mark Liu is smitten by the rich craftsmanship and handicrafts of this country. India, he says, offers a rainbow of fabrics and craftsmanship and he has been inspired to use them in his designs. US commander says top threat to Pakistan comes from extremists, not from IndiaWASHINGTON — Pakistan’s leaders should focus on the looming threat posed by a stronger Taliban and extremists within their nation’s borders, instead of their rivalry with India, a top U.S. military official said Friday. Obama’s bipartisanship promise proves easier said than done in first monthsWASHINGTON — Barack Obama swept into office with a lofty promise to bridge the capital’s fierce partisan divide. Bowman paces Tennessee women to victory in distance medley at 115th Penn RelaysPHILADELPHIA — A year after anchoring her Tennessee team to three second-place finishes at the Penn Relays, senior Sarah Bowman returned and made sure the favored Volunteers didn’t come up short. After sweeping Montreal, top-seeded Bruins happy to get some rest and wait for an opponentMONTREAL — The Boston Bruins gave Claude Julien the best possible present leading into his 49th birthday on Thursday. |
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