GLOBAL POLITICS 20th NOVEMBER

20th Nov 2006: Advani opposes joint operation with Pakistan
BANGALORE: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha L.K. Advani on Sunday criticised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for agreeing to launch a joint operation with Pakistan against terrorism at a time when other democratic countries had alleged that Pakistan was the epicentre of terrorist activities.

19th Nov 2006: Achuthanandan pins his hopes on talks
THEKKADY: Putting high hopes on his November 29 talks with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on the Mullaperiyar water level, Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan said inter-State water disputes could be resolved only through talks. He told a news conference here after visiting the dam on Saturday that the entire State was looking forward to the outcome of the talks.

18th Nov 2006: U.S. Senate gives the nod for nuclear deal

Washington: The landmark India-United States civilian nuclear deal on Friday crossed a major hurdle, with the Senate overwhelmingly approving legislation to implement it and rejecting five “killer” amendments, including one seeking a cap on India’s fissile material production.

17th Nov 2006: Bush reiterates support for deal

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hoped on Thursday that the American legislation on civilian nuclear cooperation with India would accommodate New Delhi’s stated concerns. Dr. Singh, speaking with United States President George W. Bush over phone, appreciated his commitment to passage of the legislation, now before the Senate’s “lame duck” session. The Bill could come up for a full Senate vote on Friday.

16th Nov: India, Pakistan to hold quarterly flag meetings
NEW DELHI: At the end of the two-day Foreign Secretary-level talks on Wednesday, India and Pakistan agreed to hold quarterly flag meetings of local Army commanders, besides initialling an agreement on reducing the risks from accidents relating to nuclear weapons.
15th Nov
National crisis: Iraq
DUBAI: Iraqi gunmen wearing military-style uniforms have kidnapped more than 100 persons from a research facility in the Ministry of Higher Education in Baghdad. A spokeswoman of the Ministry said armed men arrived in pick-up trucks and stormed the research directorate.

14th Nov: Oppose SEZs, says India Social Forum
NEW DELHI: The India Social Forum concluded here on Monday with a call to make governments accountable and answerable to the people, and to fight for the rights of the marginalised sections. Speaking at the concluding function, social activist Aruna Roy asked the people to come together to raise their voice against special economic zones (SEZs), which would displace thousands and take away the livelihoods of thousands others dependent on agricultural land.
 

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MENON ,DUGGAL DISCUSS 7/11

 

The involvement of Pakistan in the july 11 mumbail blasts figuresd at a meeting between foreign secretary shankar menon and union home secretary VK Duggal on Wednesday.The Ani terrorist squads claimed the confession of atleast two alleged L-e-T and SIMI activists.neitehr Menon nor
Roy spoke to the media after the separate meetings with the home secretary.  The 30 minute meeting between mr duggal and mr menon is seenas the beginning of  the process of finalization of
india’s stand at the foreign secretary level meeting that is likely to take place next month.

 

COLOMBO TERMS FOR PEACE TALKS

 

Srilanka on Monday told Norwegian special envoy hanson bauer that it  as ready to resume peace talks but would like to wait for clarity form LTTE whether and how it would like to return to talks. It had also said that government would urge the internatioanal community to prevent illegal  procurement and induction of weapons by LTTE. The Srilankan minister has made his point that LTTE must come out with assurances.

 

BRITISH CONSERVATIVES BURY TATCHERISM

 

In a symbolic break with it’s traditional right wing agenda ,the conservative party has decided to bury tatcherism and move to the center ground of british poitics as it steps up it’s  campaign it’s return to power.in an repudiation of tatcherism,mr Cameron took a swipe at Mrs tatchers’ famous remarks that there was no such thing as society. Mr camerons remarks are likely to infuriate traditional tory supporters but with the party appearing to be on comeback trial. His leadership is likely to meet significant opposition.