Turkey’s deputy PM says ties with Israel will be reduced

Turkey to decrease relations with Israel
ISTANBUL – Turkey’s deputy prime minister says economic and defense cooperation with Israel will be reduced amid tensions after the killing of nine Turkish activists by Israeli commandos on an aid ship.

Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc says all deals with Israel are being evaluated. He said Friday “we are serious … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Turkey’s deputy PM says ties with Israel will be reduced.

What makes olive oil extra virgin? With federal standards, it’s no longer a slippery subject

Feds get picky over what makes oil ‘extra virgin’

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. – New federal standards for olive oil definitions are aimed at making it easier for consumers to know exactly what they’re buying.
Terms such as extra virgin, light, unfiltered, cold-pressed, among others have long left people wondering.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in April adopted scientifically …. Original article  : What makes olive oil extra virgin? With federal standards, it’s no longer a slippery subject.

US-India defence cooperation to be enhanced

WASHINGTON – India and United States have agreed that there is scope for enhancing defence cooperation between the two countries.

In a joint statement issued after the first US-India Strategic Dialogue here, Secretary Hillary Clinton and External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna …. Original article  : US-India defence cooperation to be enhanced.

US, India agree to broaden cyberspace, ICT cooperation

WASHINGTON – India and the United States have agreed to to take steps to broaden and enhance cooperation in cyberspace and Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

In a joint statement issued here after the first US-India Strategic Dialogue, Secretary Hillary Clinton … Read more >>.

US, India commit to creating a stable, pluralistic Afghanistan

WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her Indian counterpart S.M. Krishna on Thursday reiterated their countries shared interest and commitment towards creating a stable, sovereign, democratic and pluralistic Afghanistan.

In a joint statement issued here after the first US-India … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US, India commit to creating a stable, pluralistic Afghanistan.

India, US agree to take swift, credible steps to counter terrorism

WASHINGTON – India and United States on Thursday agreed that there was a need to take swift and credible steps to counter the menace of terrorism worldwide.

In a joint statement issued after the first US-India Strategic Dialogue held at the State Department here, both External Affairs Minister S.M. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : India, US agree to take swift, credible steps to counter terrorism.

India, US pledge to consult each other on global, strategic issues

WASHINGTON – India and the United States on Thursday pledged to consult with each other on issues of global and strategic importance.

The pledge was made through a joint statement after the conclusion of the first US-India Strategic … Read more »»».

Scientists capture very moment blood flow begins

WASHINGTON – A group of researchers has been able for the first time to see the very moment that blood begins to flow.

They captured movies of both the blood and vasculature of zebrafish embryos.

Reported online on June 3rd in Current Biology, … Read : Scientists capture very moment blood flow begins.

Malaysian taxi driver raped students before turning them into sex slaves

KUALA LUMPUR – It has emerged that a Malaysian taxi driver turned six secondary school students into his sex slaves after he raped them, filmed the act and threatened to make the videos public if they told anyone.

According to the police, the 54-year-old man would wait outside school [..] Read the original article: here.

Beer made 9,000 years back in China recreated

TORONTO – A beer that was brewed in China 9,000 years back from a blend of rice, honey and hawthorn berries has successfully been recreated.

The beer, called Chateau Jiahu, has its roots in a village in Hunan province in northern China.

A molecular archaeologist Patrick McGovern from …. Read the original article  : Beer made 9,000 years back in China recreated.

At shrine of Iran revolution leader, Ahmadinejad warns opposition, blasts Israel for raid

Ahmadinejad warns opposition, blasts Israeli raid

TEHRAN, Iran – The Iranian president has warned the country’s opposition against straying from the path of the founder of the Islamic Revolution and slammed Israel for a deadly raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke before tens of thousands gathered on Friday at the shrine of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini … Read more >>.

Three Pakistanis on Gaza flotilla return home

ISLAMABAD – Three Pakistanis, including prominent TV anchor Talat Hussain, who were detained after an Israeli raid on a Gaza aid convoy, have returned home to a warm welcome.

Interior Minister Rehman Malik, relatives of the freed men, civil society representatives and journalists from the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi were on hand to greet …. Original article  : Three Pakistanis on Gaza flotilla return home.

Activist: cargo ship trying to breach Gaza blockade could reach 20-mile limit by late Friday

Activist: Ship could near Gaza by late Friday

NICOSIA, Cyprus – A spokeswoman for a pro-Palestinian group says a cargo ship trying to break the blockade of Gaza could reach Israel’s 20-mile (32-kilometer) exclusion zone by late afternoon Friday.
Greta Berlin of the Free Gaza group says the 1,200-ton Rachel Corrie is heading directly to Gaza and …. Read the original article  : here.

Claude Monet’s water lily painting expected to fetch 40m pounds at auction

LONDON – A painting of water lilies by French impressionist Claude Monet is expected to fetch up to 40 million pounds when it is auctioned off in London.

The painting, dating back a century and from his most famous series of works, will be part of … Original article on : Claude Monet’s water lily painting expected to fetch 40m pounds at auction.

Cherry orchards in Himachal Pradesh reap it rich

KANDYALI – For farmers in Himachal Pradesh’ cultivating cherries has become an alternate lucrative option vis-’-vis the traditional apples.

cherries are organic-based unlike other horticulture products, which are grown with the help of chemical and synthetic aids.

Farmers say cherries do not rely on any chemical inputs.

“We … Original article on : Cherry orchards in Himachal Pradesh reap it rich.

Survivors of Dhaka blaze battle it out in hospital

DHAKA – Survivors of Thursday’s fire that claimed over 114 lives are battling it out in hospital, even as reports said that the death toll might rise further.

Fire brigade officials described the blaze as the worst to sweep through the capital since 1971.

So far 87 bodies had been recovered from the [..] Read the original article: here.

Global Investors Meet assures greater economic prosperity in Karnataka

BANGALORE – The ambitious Global Investors Meet-2010, which has been hosted to lure entrepreneurs in Karnataka, received an overwhelming response here on Thursday.

On the very first day, around 400 MoUs were signed. Among the investors were corporate majors such as Arcelor Mittal, Shell, Lafarge, … Read more >>>.

Nano Car Plant Inaugurated

GUJARAT, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Tata Motors which owns the cheapest car of the world, Nano has commenced its production at the Sanand Plant In Gujarat. Two years back it had to quit the plan of making the car in West Bengal following heavy political disruptions. However, the inauguration of the new plant was affected …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nano Car Plant Inaugurated.

Yasin Malik observes hunger strike in protest against fake encounter in Kashmir

NADIHAL – Chief of Jammu And Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Yasin Malik observed a daylong hunger strike at Nadihal village in Kashmir Valley on Thursday as a mark of protest against fake encounter in which the Indian Army is believed to have killed … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Yasin Malik observes hunger strike in protest against fake encounter in Kashmir.

Burma is taking steps to becoming a nuke state: Report

WASHINGTON – A report has claimed that Burma has begun secretly acquiring key components for a nuclear weapons program, including specialized equipment used to make uranium metal for nuclear bombs.

The report cites documents and photos smuggled by a Burmese army officer who recently fled …. Original article  : Burma is taking steps to becoming a nuke state: Report.