(Pete Souza) The White House is poised this week to announce a handful of Cabinet nominees, most of whom have a few things in common: they all seem like perfectly qualified, distinguished folks. . . and they’re all white men.President Obama’s picks, including Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) for secretary of state, former senator Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) for secretary of defense and John...
Airbus unveils deal for Indian air refuelling tankers
Label: Technology PARIS: European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said Monday that it has won a tender to supply India with six A330 air refuelling tankers, a deal potentially worth more than US$1.0 billion."Airbus Military is pleased to confirm that it has been selected by the Government of India as the preferred bidder to supply its A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport to the Indian Air Force," an Airbus...
CJI asks all high courts to fast-track cases of crimes against women
Label: Lifestyle NEW DELHI: Citing the spontaneous outburst of outrage over the brutal gang-rape and death of a woman in Delhi, Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir has urged the chief justices of all high courts to take immediate steps for prioritizing trial in the case of crimes against women. In a letter addressed to all the chief justices, Chief Justice Kabir asked them to "ensure that cases relating to offences...
How Fish Evolved to Climb Waterfalls With Their Mouths
Label: Health When it comes to climbing waterfalls, the Nopili rock-climbing goby really puts its teeth into it. The inch-long (2.5 centimeter) fish uses suckers in its mouth and belly to move up steep cliffs in its rugged Hawaiian habitat. (Related "pictures: "'Walking' Fish a Model of Evolution in Action.")Watch a video of the fish climbing.Because its freshwater habitat is easily disturbed—by a big...
New Evidence Expected in Colo. Shooter Hearing
Label: Business A preliminary hearing for accused Aurora movie theater shooter James Holmes begins today in Colorado, with victims and families expected to be present. One family member likened attending the hearing to having to "face the devil."This is the most important court hearing in the case so far, essentially a mini-trial as prosecutors present witness testimony and evidence—some never...
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Obama to nominate Chuck Hagel for defense secretary, source says
Label: World
President Obama will nominate former senator Chuck Hagel, a Nebraska Republican and Vietnam veteran, to be secretary of defense as early as Monday, according to a person close to the process.
The White House has informed the Hagel camp that Obama intends to announce the nomination and expects it to come Monday. But, the person with knowledge of the process, who spoke on the condition of...
Football: Graham denies Arsenal FA Cup victory
Label: Technology LONDON: Danny Graham poached an 87th-minute equaliser to earn Swansea City a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in an FA Cup third-round tie that finished with a rapid exchange of goals at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.Arsenal had fought back from behind to lead through a quick-fire pair of goals from Lukas Podolski and Kieran Gibbs in the last 10 minutes, only for Graham to pounce at the death to...
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind calls for abolition of co-education
Label: Lifestyle NEW DELHI: Execution of rapists in full public glare, abolition of co-education and "sober and dignified" dress for girls are among the 11 suggestions made by Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) to Justice JS Verma committee on ensuring safety and security to women. In a statement, JIH said it welcomed the government decision to set up committees to review the present anti-rape law and find out measures...
Best Pictures: 2012 Nat Geo Photo Contest Winners
Label: Health Winner: PlacesPhotograph by Nenad SaljicA full moon illuminates the Matterhorn peak near Zermatt, Switzerland, in the winning image...
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