Gibbs: journalists’ safety uppermost, declines comment on Bill Clinton mission to NKoreaWASHINGTON — White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says the administration is not commenting on former President Bill Clinton’s mission to North Korea for fear it could undermine his attempt to win the freedom of two imprisoned American journalists. Crow war chief to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom for his scholarship, war exploitsBILLINGS, Mont. — A 95-year-old Crow Indian who went into battle wearing war paint beneath his World War II uniform and later emerged as an acclaimed Native American historian will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom next month. Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi is bracing for the worst ahead of verdict in high-profile trialYANGON, Myanmar — Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is bracing for Friday’s ruling in Myanmar on whether she violated the terms of her house arrest by harboring an American, a decision that could send the frail icon of democracy to prison for up to five years. Too much government? Activists strike out for the woods and a route back to America’s rootsLANCASTER, N.H. — He fled the “People’s Republic of Massachusetts” to escape tyranny. Now he strides the campground in a plaid kilt and mirror shades, an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle across his torso, an immense Scottish sword sheathed between his shoulders. French parliament gives final stamp to sensitive law allowing more businesses to open SundaysPARIS — France’s parliament has given final approval to a law allowing more businesses to stay open Sundays despite protest from labor unions. India, France to scale up ties as Manmohan ends Paris visitPARIS - India and France Tuesday resolved to scale up bilateral ties as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wrapped up a 24-hour official visit here with a working lunch with President Nicolas Sarkozy who honoured him by making him the chief guest at the colourful national day parade that had contingents of Indian armed forces particpating. Appeals court upholds injunction barring Delta from terminating contract with Mesa subsidiaryATLANTA — A federal appeals court has upheld a preliminary injunction barring Delta Air Lines Inc., the world’s biggest airline operator, from terminating a regional flying contract with Mesa Air Group Inc. subsidiary Freedom Airlines. Betrayal, remorse and fear: An exiled Chinese informer fights deportationBEIJING — Dozens of small white scars mark the inside of Li Yuzhou’s left arm, where he slashed himself repeatedly with a piece from a broken tea cup. The scars speak of his terror of being deported from Thailand back to China. Kazakh parliament approves Internet law that rights groups say will curb free speechALMATY, Kazakhstan — Kazakh lawmakers have approved Internet legislation that media rights activists say will limit freedom of speech in the Central Asian nation. ‘Maharatna’ status mooted for major public sector firmsNEW DELHI - The government is considering giving “maharatna” status to big public sector undertakings (PSUs) to provide them greater freedom to take strategic decisions in key areas of investment and mergers and acquisitions. Persistent and serious human right violations continue in Zimbabwe: AmnestyHARARE - Zimbabwe continues to face human rights violations on a “persistent and serious” scale, as elements in the nation’s newly formed coalition are still using violence as a tool to crush democratic voices, Amnesty International has said. EU joins movement to hail Suu Kyi’s 64th birthdayBRUSSELS - The European Union (EU) leaders joined a worldwide push to hail detained Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s 64th birthday Friday by issuing a statement in her honour and projecting an image of her face on to a key EU building. Vatican China envoy: time has come get tough with Beijing; diplomatic relations overvaluedVATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s top envoy for China says the time has come for the Holy See to get tough with Beijing and not compromise over religious freedom, saying relations are taking a “worrisome slide” for the worse. Separatists end weeklong general strike in Indian KashmirSRINAGAR, India — Schools, shops and government offices reopened in most of Indian Kashmir on Tuesday as separatist groups ended a weeklong general strike called to protest the deaths of two young women. Exit polls show Europeans punish left-leaning parties in EU voting despite the economic crisisBRUSSELS — Conservatives raced toward victory in some of Europe’s largest economies Sunday as exit polls showed voters punishing left-leaning parties in European Parliament elections in France, Germany and elsewhere. US judge declines to dismiss lawsuit that claims National Day of Prayer is unconstitutionalMADISON, Wis. — A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. Pakistan realizes threat posed by Taliban : General PetraeusLAHORE - The US Central Command chief General David Petraeus has said that Pakistan has now realized the existential threat posed by the Taliban. Kashmir remembers Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq, Abdul Ghani LoneSRINAGAR - Life came to a standstill in Kashmir on Thursday following a shutdown to mark the death anniversaries of two separatist leaders. Friends, neighbors of North Dakota journalist imprisoned in Iran elated by news of her releaseFARGO, N.D. — The first joyous day of summer vacation for one of Roxana Saberi’s college journalism instructors started earlier than expected with news that Saberi would be freed from an Iranian prison. South African parliament elects Jacob Zuma as national presidentCAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s parliament elected Jacob Zuma as president Wednesday, celebrating the astonishing rise of a self-educated teenage goatherd who transformed himself into the charismatic leader of Africa’s economic powerhouse. Rajapaksa’s party wins key local electionCOLOMBO - President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s ruling party won a key local election in the capital city and its outskirts that was regarded as an endorsement of the Sri Lankan military successes against Tamil rebels in the northern region, vote tallies showed Sunday. Pastors who endorsed candidates wonder why IRS is silent nearly 7 months after protestMILWAUKEE — Nearly seven months after defying a prohibition on endorsing candidates from the pulpit, 33 churches across the country are still waiting to learn whether the Internal Revenue Service will take action against them. Coach Bo Pelini says development of young backs could bolster Nebraska’s running gameOMAHA, Neb. — The running game didn’t draw nearly as much attention as the quarterbacks and receivers in the Red-White scrimmage, but Nebraska coach Bo Pelini predicts it will be a strength come fall. US calls for end to Ahmadinejad’s ‘inflammatory rhetoric’WASHINGTON - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s comments against Israel at a conference Monday were ‘unacceptable’ and would only serve to fuel racial hatred, the US State Department said. Hasina holds talks with mutinous troopersDHAKA - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government faced its first serious crisis Wednesday when a mutiny by Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) troopers left at least four people dead and scores injured in the heart of the capital city. Kasab charge sheet early next week: public prosecutorPANAJI - Mohammed Ajmal Amir alias Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested in the Nov 26 Mumbai terror attacks, will be charged early next week, special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said here Saturday evening. EU Parliament calls for political solution in Sri LankaBRUSSELS - The capture of Tamil Tiger strongholds by the Sri Lankan army ‘may constitute a turning point in the crisis’ and could pave the way for peace and stability on the island nation, the EU Parliament said Thursday. PM condoles death of Ranbir SinghNEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday condoled the death of noted freedom fighter and parliamentarian Ranbir Singh, saying that his role in the freedom movement will always be remembered. Manmohan invites Obama to India, hopes for stronger tiesNEW DELHI - Describing it as ‘a historic occasion for all freedom loving people’, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday congratulated US President Barack Obama on assuming office and hoped the multi-faceted India-US ties will get a boost during his presidency. Blame game on in Bangladesh’s BNP-led allianceDHAKA - The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of former prime minister Khaleda Zia is blaming the Islamists for the poll debacle and media reports indicate that the alliance could be heading for a split. |
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