Thousands throng to tiny village in eastern India to witness rare solar eclipseTAREGNA, India — Scientists, students and nature enthusiasts prepared Tuesday for the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century, while millions planned to shutter themselves indoors, giving in to superstitious myths about the phenomenon. Clinton cites concerns about possible military links between NKorea and military-run MyanmarBANGKOK — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday that the Obama administration is concerned by the possibility that North Korea, with a history of illicit sales of missiles and nuclear technology, is developing military ties to Myanmar. John Barry, former CEO who helped WD-40 become household name, dies at 84 in La JollaSAN DIEGO — John S. Barry, the former president and chief executive of WD-40 Co. Inc., who is credited with helping turn the rust-preventer for missiles into a household brand, has died. He was 84. Donor or not, I remain a Labour man: Swraj PaulLONDON - Steel magnate Lord Swraj Paul Monday clarified that he will continue to support Britain’s ruling Labour party despite government-backed legislation that would stop him from funding the party. Hillary meets Sonia, discusses terrorism, bilateral relationsNEW DELHI - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Monday called on Congress president Sonia Gandhi at her residence here and discussed several issues, including cross-border terrorism and Indo-US relations. Enter the new dans of Nepali politicsKATHMANDU - Nepal’s President Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal are amongst the top leaders with a new martial feather in their caps. They all have been conferred honorary dans — the traditional black belt in taekwondo. Indian art market gets a reality checkNEW DELHI - If there were a brighter side to recession, it’s in the Indian art market right now. The bubble has burst, sifting out the investors from the collectors and bringing back that crucial connect between artistic achievements and prices. Linkenholt, an English village, gets soldLINKENHOLT - Going once, going twice. Sold. This picture postcard village in Hampshire, over 100 km from central London, is now owned by 61-year-old Swedish billionaire Stefan Persson. Honduras crisis talks deadlocked over exiled president’s return, sides to meet again SundaySAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Talks to resolve Honduras’ political crisis deadlocked over a proposal to reinstate the ousted president and form a national unity government, leading the mediator to appeal for more flexibility when negotiations resume Sunday. Same-sex couples make push for inclusion in coming immigration reform debateWASHINGTON — Judy Rickard took an early retirement and a reduced pension so she could be assured of more time with her partner, a British citizen whose stays in the U.S. are limited to six months. Pak need not worry about my India visit: ClintonWASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said Pakistan need not worry about the outcome of her India visit. Fireman at Sotomayor hearing embodies struggle to right racial wrongs without harm to whitesWASHINGTON — He spoke, this 35-year-old firefighter, to frustrations that still ripple in an undercurrent across the nation. NYC auction to sell items related to the first manned lunar landing, other missionsNEW YORK — Marking the 40th anniversary of man’s first lunar landing, more than 50 items related to the Apollo 11 mission are to go on the auction block Thursday. India should take global climate change lead: British expert
Nepal’s defence minister to visit IndiaKATHMANDU - Nepal’s Defence Minister Vidya Bhandari will be going to India Monday. According to Bhandari’s secretariat, the minister, who is recuperating from blood cancer, will be undergoing a check-up at New Delhi’s Apollo Hospital after her arrival. Experts: Killings at Indonesian gold mine likely stem from rivalry between police, militaryJAKARTA, Indonesia — Deadly ambushes at the world’s largest gold mine likely stem from rival Indonesian police and military forces who are competing for millions in illegal profits for protecting the industry, analysts said. Official identifies 12 slain in Western Mexico as off-duty federal agentsMORELIA, Mexico — Twelve people tortured and killed in a cartel-plagued Mexican state were federal agents investigating organized crime, the government said Tuesday, marking one of the boldest attacks on federal forces since President Felipe Calderon launched his war on drugs. Liberia’s Taylor takes stand, says war crimes case against him based on lies, misinformationTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Former Liberian President Charles Taylor testified at his war crimes trial Tuesday that the case against him was built on lies and misinformation, and he denied he had commanded and armed rebels who killed and tortured tens of thousands of civilians. Liberia’s Taylor takes stand at The Hague to defend against murder, rape chargesTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Charles Taylor has taken the stand in his own defense at his war crimes trial and says the case against him is built on lies. India asks Pakistan to take action against Mumbai terror attack perpetratorsCAIRO - External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna has said that New Delhi would like a visible response from Islamabad, which should have commitment to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks. Federal grand jury indicts 2 on terror charges in Minnesota missing Somalis caseMINNEAPOLIS — Two men are accused of supporting terrorism in a grand jury indictment unsealed Monday, the first charges in an investigation into the disappearances of several young Somali men who activists believe were recruited from the Minneapolis area by radical elements in Somalia. Liberia’s ex-leader Taylor to claim he was working for peace during Sierra Leone atrocitiesTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Former Liberian president Charles Taylor will take the stand to assert that he was trying to bring peace to Sierra Leone with his actions during a savage civil war that left hundreds of thousands dead or mutilated, his attorney said Monday. Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff meets Iraqi officials on visit to oil-rich KirkukKIRKUK, Iraq — The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff is meeting Iraqi officials in an oil-rich northern city where ethnic and sectarian tensions are running high. Journalist in Kyrgyzstan dies after surgery; relatives say he was attacked by 8 policemenBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — A journalist in Kyrgyzstan has died after what relatives and colleagues say was a beating by police. Opposition stalls Kerala assembly over feud in CPI-MTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Congress-led opposition in Kerala Monday stalled the proceedings of the state assembly, alleging lack of governance due to the feud in the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) that saw Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan’s removal from the party politburo. Soaring vegetable prices add to common man’s miseryNEW DELHI - Forget about the more fancy broccoli or mushroom, even the humble potato, tomato and onion are inching away from the common man’s home budget. Due to the scanty rains, vegetable prices in the capital have soared so much that many families are cutting down on having more than one variety of vegetable on the table. Army dismisses soldier accused of murder from serviceJAMMU - The Indian Army Friday dismissed from service a soldier with the Territorial Army after he was named as an accused in a case of alleged rape and murder of a college student in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, an official said. Correct grammar way to first job (IANS Book Review)Book: “You’re Hired: How you get that job and keep it too”; Author: Nasha Fitter; Publisher: Penguin India-Books; Price: Rs.199 Sudan is negotiating release of 2 foreign aid workers in Darfur with the aid of tribal leadersKHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan is negotiating with the kidnappers of two Darfur aid workers for their safe release, preferably without paying the demanded ransom, Sudanese officials said Thursday. Pakistan says some 2 million who fled army offensive in Swat will return home next weekISLAMABAD — Pakistan will allow some 2 million people who fled an army offensive against the Taliban in Swat Valley to return home next week, the prime minister announced Thursday, saying the region was now secure and essential services restored. |
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LONDON - India, which has a strong new government and moral authority”, should now lead global negotiations on climate change, a leading British expert has urged.
