Quayle: Obama’s biggest challenge taming left wing of Democratic PartySTATELINE, Nev. — Former Vice President Dan Quayle gives President Barack Obama high marks for surrounding himself with quality advisers on national security and the economy. But Quayle says it’s not yet clear whether Obama’s Democratic administration will govern more liberally than he campaigned. Oil stays above $61 a barrel as jobless numbers drop unexpectedlyNEW YORK — Oil prices wavered Thursday after the government reported that jobless numbers had dropped unexpectedly. Oil slips further to settle below $60 as demand concerns lingerSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Oil prices settled under $60 a barrel again Tuesday, with investors still wary about the economy despite as better-than-expected economic and earnings data. Renegade Democrat flips support back to party in struggle for control of NY SenateALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s Senate standoff ended Thursday as it started 31 days ago, with a freshman Democrat shifting the balance of power in the 62-seat chamber by switching sides and getting a powerful leadership post in the majority. White paper will be colourful, promises Mamata (Parliament Diary)
Former US attorney general to teach political science at Texas TechLUBBOCK, Texas — Alberto Gonzales, who resigned as U.S. attorney general two years ago, is coming to Texas Tech this fall to teach political science. American Bar Association finds Sotomayor well qualified to serve on Supreme CourtWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor earned a “well-qualified” rating from the American Bar Association on Tuesday as she prepared for Senate hearings next week. Saddam gun may become centerpiece of George W Bush libraryWASHINGTON - A gun found in former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s foxhole when he was seized by Delta Force special troops in 2003 could become the centerpiece of an exhibition at the George W Bush presidential library in Dallas, Texas. Russian writer Vasily Aksyonov, a Soviet-era dissident and exile, dies at age 76MOSCOW — Vasily Aksyonov, a prolific Russian writer and one of the last dissidents to be exiled from the Soviet Union, died Monday. He was 76. House Democrats’ gov’t health plan would offer premiums 20%-25% less than private insuranceWASHINGTON — What if a new health plan set up shop in your town offering coverage at a much lower price than other insurers? Major League Baseball pays tribute to Lou Gehrig on 70th anniversary of luckiest man speechNEW YORK — Derek Jeter helped Major League Baseball commemorate the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s luckiest man speech Saturday, reading the famous line from the icon’s stirring words during a video tribute before the New York Yankees’ game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Coup between parties in NY Senate chamber leaves critical policy, personal dignity in its wakeALBANY, N.Y. — It should have been clear when state Democratic senators resorted to flicking off the chamber lights to try to thwart a shocking Republican power grab that this wouldn’t be the brightest moment in New York politics. Netanyahu defends proposal for demilitarized Palestinian state, says it’s gaining groundPARIS — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after meeting the leaders of France and Italy on Wednesday, said his bid for a demilitarized Palestinian state is gaining international ground and is the only solution for Mideast peace. Correction: Peru-BoliviaLIMA, Peru — In stories May 11 and May 12 about Peru granting asylum to two Bolivian officials, The Associated Press erroneously reported that genocide charges were not filed against former President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and members of his cabinet until after Evo Morales became president in 2006. Bolivia’s congress ratified charges against Sanchez de Lozada and the cabinet members in 2004, and prosecutors added five former senior military officials as defendants after Morales’ inauguration. Analysis: Obama’s popularity may be threatened by federal deficit now approaching $2 trillionWASHINGTON — The solid armor of President Barack Obama’s popularity may have a crack — a nearly $2 trillion-sized one. Small plane, 3rd body recovered from bottom of NY river; victim was brother of Indian TV actorGLENVILLE, N.Y. — Police say divers searching an eastern New York river where a small plane went down have recovered the body of the third person who died, the brother of Indian actor Tom George Kolath (KOH’-laht). Gas prices rise for 45th straight day; oil prices fall as dollar bounces backNEW YORK — Gas prices rose Friday for the 45th consecutive day as summer travelers hit the highways and refineries hold back on fuel production. Former President George H.W. Bush skydives over Maine coast to celebrate 85th birthdayKENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Former President George H.W. Bush has celebrated his 85th birthday by skydiving over the coast of Maine. Oil prices fall below $72 per barrel with the dollar bouncing back to end the weekNEW YORK — Gas prices rose Friday for the 45th consecutive day as summer travelers hit the highways and refineries hold back on fuel production. Former President Jimmy Carter says Mideast peace not possible without HamasDAMASCUS, Syria — Former President Jimmy Carter Thursday reiterated that there can be no peace between Israel and the Palestinians without involving the militant group Hamas. Pastor says Kan. church brings in counselors, begins healing after abortion provider’s slayingWICHITA, Kan. — The church where late-term abortion provider George Tiller was killed is bringing in counselors to help members and has received supportive messages from around the world, the senior pastor said. Kerry blames clerical error for $819,848 IRS tax lien on his 2004 presidential campaignWASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has filed a $819,848 tax lien against Sen. John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign, but Kerry on Wednesday blamed IRS clerical error for the claim and said his campaign owes no tax penalties. Clinton hails Cuban decision to resume immigration, mail service talksSAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Cuba has agreed to resume talks with the Obama administration on legal immigration of Cubans to the United States and direct mail service between the two countries in a move welcomed by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Obama to retain military tribunals for terrorism trials: ReportWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama will continue to use military tribunals to put suspected terrorists on trial, The New York Times reported Friday. Defense chief says general’s firing isn’t related to repeated troops requestsWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates said his decision to fire the top U.S. general in Afghanistan was not a result of disagreement over the general’s repeated requests for more forces. CBS golf funnyman apologizes for military quip aimed at Congressional leadersPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — CBS Sports golf analyst David Feherty apologized Sunday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for a morbid joke that went bad in a Dallas magazine. Congress, BJP are haunted by past misdeeds (Comment)Rahul Gandhi’s excessive enthusiasm for winning new friends for the Congress has landed his party in some trouble. Pakistan’s nukes safe, need help in war against terror: ZardariWASHINGTON - Seeking to reassure the US that Pakistan had full control of its nuclear weapons and that a military operation against extremists would continue till normalcy was restored, President Asif Ali Zardari also made a forceful plea for international help in the war against terror. Police release new sketches of UGA professor accused of killing wife, 2 others outside theaterATHENS, Ga. — Investigators have released new sketches of a University of Georgia professor suspected of killing his wife and two others outside a community theater last month. Armstrong, Mellow Johnny’s teammates miss pile up on second to last lap of Tour of Gila stageSILVER CITY, N.M. — Lance Armstrong didn’t disappoint the fans who traveled to this sleepy mining town from as far as the Netherlands to see him take on a speedy — and potentially dangerous — race around 1-mile downtown course in the Tour of the Gila. |
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NEW DELHI - The white paper on the performance of Indian Railways over the last five years will not be a black and white one, but a colourful one, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee said in the Lok Sabha Thursday.
