New York web designer develops nuclear reactor at home

MELBOURNE – A New York web designer for fashion house Gucci made the eye balls roll when he revealed that he has developed a nuclear reactor in a Brooklyn warehouse.

Mark Suppes, a 32-year-old amateur physicist with a passion for sustainable energy, made the 40,000-dollar fusion reactor in his leisure time.

“I was inspired because I … Read more »».

‘Rape in war is deliberate military strategy’

WASHINGTON – Since the Second World War, the use of rape as a weapon of war has assumed strategic importance and is now a deliberate military strategy, argue researchers.

A study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo found that 16,000 rapes occurred in 2008 alone and in South Kivu province, health centres estimate that 40 …. Original source  : ‘Rape in war is deliberate military strategy’.

SEPTA Changes Station Name

PHILADELPHIA (GaeaTimes.com)- SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) has finally entered into a five-year contract which shall soon rename Pattison Avenue Subway Station to AT & T Station. Reportedly, the agreement between SEPTA and AT and T is worth $5 million.
According to the agreement, SEPTA is entitled to receive a total amount of $3 million for …. Read the original article  : here.

G-20: Toronto Police spending 122 million dollars for security

TORONTO – Police in Toronto have been sanctioned 122 million dollars to maintain security during the Group of Twenty (g-20) Summit.

Ahead of the June 26-27 summit, Toronto Police Chief William Blair was quoted as saying that he expected tension to prevail between the protesters and officers, and even warned of possible damage to government and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : G-20: Toronto Police spending 122 million dollars for security.

China-Taiwan set to sign landmark trade deal

NEW DELHI – To provide a major boost of about 100 billion dollars annually in two-way trade, China and Taiwan will sign a landmark trade deal next Tuesday, cutting import tariffs on hundreds of items.

The deal, which is considered the most significant between the two sides in 60 years, will be signed on June 29 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : China-Taiwan set to sign landmark trade deal.

Pakistan pushes to be admitted into fold of international nuclear states

WASHINGTON – Reiterating that its nuclear programme meets all international safety standards, Pakistan has once again called for its inclusion in the group of international nuclear states.

In a letter, published in the latest issue of the Foreign Affairs magazine, Press Minister at the Pakistan Embassy here, Imran Gardezi, stressed that his country’s … Original article on : Pakistan pushes to be admitted into fold of international nuclear states.

Pregnant women putting babies at risk by fasting during Ramadan: Study

LONDON – A new study by scientists in the United States has revealed that pregnant Muslim women who fast during Ramadan are likely to have smaller babies who will be more prone to learning disabilities in adulthood.

The researchers also found that the women were 10 per cent less likely to give birth to a boy … Read : Pregnant women putting babies at risk by fasting during Ramadan: Study.

Safety groups are concerned by increase in number of children who are dying in hot cars

Number of child deaths from hot cars is on rise

WASHINGTON – The government is joining safety groups warning parents and other adults about the dangers of children being left inside hot automobiles this summer.
Deaths of infants and toddlers trapped inside hot vehicles have mounted in recent weeks. A researcher says 18 children have died of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Safety groups are concerned by increase in number of children who are dying in hot cars.

War no solution to Afghan crisis: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that only talks can bring a positive end to the Afghan crisis, adding that military action alone cannot bring peace and stability to the war torn country.

Addressing a joint press conference with his Afghan counterpart Dr. Zalmai Rasoul, Qureshi said bringing peace in neighbouring Afghanistan …. Read the original article  : War no solution to Afghan crisis: Qureshi.

Canadian Police arrest man with crossbow, other dangerous items near G-20 site

TORONTO – A day ahead of the start of the G-20 summit, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has arrested a man for carrying a crossbow and other dangerous items in his car in downtown Toronto.

Gary McCullough, 53, has been charged with one count of carrying dangerous weapons and he’ll appear in court on Friday …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Malik admits Taliban reigning terror all over Pakistan now

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has admitted that the Taliban has expanded its reach well beyond the rugged lawless terrains of tribal regions into the country’s mainland.

Addressing the National Assembly, Malik said that country’s security forces are committed to reign in the terror groups, which have now spread in the country’s urban … Read more >>.

Michael Jackson remembered at NY’s Apollo Theater, in Ind. hometown a year after his death

Fans in NY, LA, elsewhere remember Michael Jackson

NEW YORK – Michael Jackson fans in New York City and elsewhere are remembering him on the anniversary of his death.
The King of Pop died a year ago Friday at age 50.
Harlem’s Apollo Theater is where a young Jackson and his brothers won amateur night. On Friday it …. Read the original article  : here.

Feds invest millions to keep groceries open as many rural residents face long drives for food

Grocery closings leave rural residents few options

TURKEY, Texas – Experts say grocery stores are closing in rural areas across the U.S., forcing many residents to drive long distances to get food and sapping communities of their vitality and sales tax revenue.
Lois Wright Morton studies rural communities at Iowa State University. She says one reason local …. Read the original article  : here.

2 subway lines to make their final runs amid NY transit agency budget woes, commuters dismayed

2 subway lines to end amid NYC transit budget woes

NEW YORK – It’s the end of the line for some commuters using the country’s largest public transportation system as New York City’s transit agency grapples with an $800 million budget gap by cutting bus and subway service.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it’s eliminating or rerouting …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 2 subway lines to make their final runs amid NY transit agency budget woes, commuters dismayed.

Chandigarh Police Offers Phone Bill Reimbursements

CHANDIGARH, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Chandigarh Police have declared its decision to offer reimbursements on phone bills of beat constables. Reportedly, the Chandigarh Police beat constables will be reimbursed on their cellphone bills on a monthly basis.
It was also declared that the Chandigarh Police beat constables shall have to get themselves a handset for which Chandigarh Police …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Chandigarh Police Offers Phone Bill Reimbursements.

‘RAW, Al-Qaeda, Afghan intelligence planning attacks in Pak’

LAHORE – Pakistani intelligence agencies have alleged that the Afghan intelligence agency, Al-Qaeda and the Research Analysis Wing (RAW) are working together to carry out terror attacks in the country.

A report by a private television channel said that anti-state elements are planning to target important personalities and government installations as well as business installations owned … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘RAW, Al-Qaeda, Afghan intelligence planning attacks in Pak’.

Chidambaram’s goodwill gesture, four Pak prisoners set free

NEW DELHI – As a goodwill gesture ahead of his visit to Islamabad, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday ordered release of four Pakistani prisoners.

They are currently lodged in various jails of Gujarat.

“The Home Minster has approved the release of four Pakistani prisoners as a gesture of goodwill,” a Home Ministry statement said.

“These prisoners … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chidambaram’s goodwill gesture, four Pak prisoners set free.

Chinese firms sign nuke reactor deals with Pak despite international outcry

BEIJING – Despite serious objections being raised by both the US and India over China’s offer to help Pakistan build two nuclear reactors, a couple of Chinese companies have already signed contracts with Islamabad in this regard.

The China Nuclear Industry Fifth Construction Company (CNIFCC) and the CNNC China Zhongyuan Engineering Corp, which specialise in foreign … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chinese firms sign nuke reactor deals with Pak despite international outcry.

Indian Railways Online Reservation System Revamped

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that Indian Railways is getting accustomed to the internet dependent customers and digital age with time! The IRCTC or Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation recently decided to prolong the duration of e-ticketing facility in its site. The move has won it applauds from the people who prefer … Read more : Indian Railways Online Reservation System Revamped.

Key TTP commander nabbed in Karachi

KARACHI – A top Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander has been arrested from the Baldia Town locality here.

The commander, who has been identified as Zafar Hussain, hails from Swat, and is said to have carried out various terror attacks across the country in the recent past.

According to reports, acting on an intelligence tip-off, police officials raided …. Read the original article  : Key TTP commander nabbed in Karachi.