General Politics

PML-Q slams Zardari for ‘Kashmiri terrorists’ comment

Pakistan President Asif Ali ZardariPeshawar, Oct 8: Taking a strong exception to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent comment describing Kashmiri militants as ‘terrorists’, the PML-Q, a key Opposition party in Pakistan, has said that “a mentally sick person” could not be allowed to make all decisions on his own, especially at a time when the country was facing both internal as well as external threats.

The party said that President Zardari had “damaged” the Kashmir cause by calling Kashmiri freedom fighters as ‘terrorists’ in an interview with a foreign newspaper.

Barack Obama says that he has no knowledge of Ayers terrorist past

Barack ObamaWashington, Oct. 7: Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has said that he has no knowledge of William Ayers' terrorist activities during the violent Weather Underground movement.

"When he went (in 1995) he certainly didn't know the history," chief Obama strategist David Axelrod told CNN.

Girija Prasad Koirala vows to bring Nepali Congress back to its pre-election form

Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad KoiralaKathmandu, Oct 7: Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala has claimed that he will bring the party back to its pre-election form within just three months.

Speaking to party workers here on Monday, Koirala said he was confident that the party would regain its lost strength within that time.

He said that he was not yet ready to transfer leadership to what is known within the Congress party as second generation, saying he would not retire unless the party regained its old form.

UK government to review police recruitment and promotion prospects of ethnic minorities

British Home Secretary Jacqui SmithLondon, Oct. 7: British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has announced that the Gordon Brown Government will undertake a nationwide assessment of how ethnic minorities are treated by the police during recruitment drives as the race row surrounding the Metropolitan force continues.

According to The Mirror, Smith said that Police Minister Vernon Coaker would carry out a rapid, two-week examination of the recruitment and promotion prospects of minorities.

Britain's Baroness Ashton assumes EU duties

Britain's Baroness Ashton assumes EU duties Brussels - Baroness Catherine Ashton on Monday formerly assumed her duties as the European Union's new trade commissioner following Peter Mandelson's return to British politics.

"I am delighted and very proud to have been asked to serve as commissioner, to be a part of the European response to the global challenges we face," Ashton said shortly after her appointment.

An economics graduate, the 52-year-old British Labour politician will represent the EU in negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Thousands march on Thai Parliament

Thousands march on Thai ParliamentBangkok - Thousands of supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) marched on the Thai Parliament Monday from Government House, which they have held hostage since August 26.

PAD leaders said they would lay siege to parliament to block a new move to amend the constitution, expected to be initiated this week when a new cabinet under recently appointed Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat is scheduled to announce its policies.

The PAD is a loose coalition of groups opposed to the return to power of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted by a military coup on September 19, 2006.

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