Israeli flotilla inquiry will question prime minister Netanyahu, defense chief

Israeli flotilla inquiry to question premier

JERUSALEM – The head of the Israeli inquiry into last month’s deadly naval raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla says he will summon the prime minister for questioning.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Jacob Turkel announced the plans Monday during the opening session of the five-member commission.
The body is investigating the raid that … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Israeli flotilla inquiry will question prime minister Netanyahu, defense chief.

Vote counting under way in Guinea after West African nation’s first free election

Vote counting under way in Guinea after election

CONAKRY, Guinea – Electoral officials in Guinea say they are counting votes from the West African country’s first free election since independence more than half a century ago.
Thierno Seydou Bayo, spokesman for the independent electoral commission, says a preliminary tally could be released as early as Tuesday.
Bayo said …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Vote counting under way in Guinea after West African nation’s first free election.

Ten injured as security forces stop march to Sopore

SRINAGAR – Ten protesters were injured when security forces intercepted a large procession here, marching towards north Kashmir’s Sopore town, where another youth was killed in firing by security forces Monday.

Around 10,000 protesters started a march towards Sopore from different parts of the Old City areas of Srinagar Monday morning.
As the protesters reached …. Read the original article  : here.

Women spend 16,000 pounds on shoes in lifetime

LONDON – An average woman in Britain spends a staggering 16,000 pounds on shoes in her lifetime, reveals a new survey which also shows that a quarter of the women rarely tell their partner about new shoes as “he wouldn’t understand”.

Girls purchase their first pair of shoes without their mother when they are 14. Thereafter, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Women spend 16,000 pounds on shoes in lifetime.

ITBP Hands Over Ancient Mummy

SHIMLA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- ITBP handed over a 545 year old mummy to the Himachal Pradesh State Government. Reportedly, the mummy discovered by ITBP is housed in the make-shift temple in the village of Giu which is located at a distance of 340 kms from Shimla. On Sunday, Himachal Pradesh State Government declared its plans to … Read more »»».

Youth killed as mob defies curfew in Kashmir town

SRINAGAR – A youth was killed when security forces opened fire in north Kashmir’s Sopore town at an agitated mob that defied curfew restrictions Monday morning, police said.

A senior police officer said the victim was identified as Tajamul Ahmad Bhat, son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat of Wadoora in Sopore.
Bhat succumbed to a bullet … Original article on : Youth killed as mob defies curfew in Kashmir town.

Chidambaram likely to visit Kashmir next week

JAMMU – Home Minister P. Chidambaram, who has just returned from Pakistan, is likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir that has seen violent protests in the past few weeks, official sources said Monday.

Chidambaram has conveyed to the state government that he would try and review the situation in the state, possibly over the weekend, the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Chidambaram likely to visit Kashmir next week.

Prince Harry Plays Polo

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The third annual Veuve Cliquot Polo Classic match that was played at the Governor’s Island witnessed Prince Harry galloping his horse all over the ground. Reportedly, the polo match was played to benefit Prince Harry’s charity; “American Friends of Sentebale” which works for the children of Lesotho in Africa.
Prince Harry was all …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Prince Harry Plays Polo.

Ghana army chief visits India

NEW DELHI – Ghanaian Army Chief, Major General Joseph Narh Adinkrah, Monday began a four-day visit to India aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.

Adinkrah will be meeting ministry of defence (MOD) and senior military officials, besides visiting United Service Institution (USI) and the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK) in the capital. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ghana army chief visits India.

North Korea to enhance nuclear deterrence

SEOUL – North Korea announced Monday it would bolster its nuclear arsenal in a “newly developed way” in response to perceived US hostility, reports said.

Tensions have been rising on the Korean Peninsula since the sinking of a South Korean warship near the maritime border in March, which investigators blamed on a North Korean torpedo, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : North Korea to enhance nuclear deterrence.

Assailants vandalize UN summer camp in Gaza in second such attack in 2 months

UN summer camp in Gaza vandalized
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Two dozen masked men vandalized a U.N. summer camp for children in Gaza early Monday, burning and slashing tents, toys and a plastic swimming pool. It was the second such attack in a month.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but Islamic …. Source  : Assailants vandalize UN summer camp in Gaza in second such attack in 2 months.

Rohtang Tunnel work launched by Sonia Gandhi

SOLANG – Congress president Sonia Gandhi Monday laid the foundation stone for the world’s longest tunnel at an altitude of over 13,300 feet under the Rohtang Pass which, when completed, will ensure year-round accessibility to Lahaul and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh.

Gandhi initiated the excavation work by operating an excavator near the southern portal of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rohtang Tunnel work launched by Sonia Gandhi.

An Egyptian woman’s crusade against divorce

DUBAI – In traditional Egyptian society where women are blamed for divorces, a young divorcee has launched an online radio station to help out fellow women overcome the stigma of divorce and come out stronger.

Inspired by her own experience of divorce, Mahasen Saber, 31, a mother to a five-year-old boy, launched the Motalakat Radio for …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : An Egyptian woman’s crusade against divorce.

A mistake that fetched a bonanza

MELBOURNE – A woman in this Australian city doubled her lottery winning after mistakenly buying two tickets for the draw. She won a cool $1.4 million.

The woman, who chooses her numbers by her children’s birthdays, bought an extra ticket that helped doubled her winnings.
“I thought my ticket had expired so I bought another one … Read this article on Gaea Times at : A mistake that fetched a bonanza.

Spouse can be more stressful than boss: British poll

LONDON – Your spouse can be more stressful than your boss, says a new poll in Britain.

As many as 58 percent of the people who took part in the poll said that their partner caused stress, while 43 percent of the respondents thought that stress was caused by their office senior.
The poll was carried … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Spouse can be more stressful than boss: British poll.

Sopore tense as mob protests youth’s killing

SRINAGAR – Thousands of people Monday defied strict curfew restrictions in Kashmir’s Sopore town where they took to the streets carrying the body of a 23-year old youth for burial, a day after he was killed in firing by the security forces.

Security forces fired warning shots and tear gas shells, and resorted to repeated baton …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sopore tense as mob protests youth’s killing.

An Indian bookstore in cyberia for queer folks

NEW DELHI – This bookshop in cyberspace is queer…literally! It caters to the country’s alternative community of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and trans-gender (LGBT) people and stacks up on genres like history of queer life, erotica and queer lingo.

Called Queer-INK, the e-store will be formally inaugurated July 2 and is a tribute to the LGBT community, …. Original article  : An Indian bookstore in cyberia for queer folks.

FBI helping State Department in investigation of Colorado woman missing in Nepal

FBI helping hunt for American missing in Nepal

GREELEY, Colo. – The FBI says it’s helping the U.S. State Department in the investigation of a Colorado woman who disappeared while trekking alone in Nepal.
Denver FBI spokesman Dave Joly (JOLLY) said Sunday the agency is also working with Nepalese authorities on the disappearance of 23-year-old Aubrey Sacco … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : FBI helping State Department in investigation of Colorado woman missing in Nepal.

Obama says there’s an ‘obsession’ with timing of US pullout from Afghanistan

Obama cites ‘obsession’ on Afghanistan timeline
TORONTO – President Barack Obama says there’s been, as he calls it, “a lot of obsession” about the issue of when U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan.
Obama says his focus right now is on making sure the U.S. mission in Afghanistan is successful.
Obama reiterated Sunday that a plan to … Read more : Obama says there’s an ‘obsession’ with timing of US pullout from Afghanistan.

Obama says G-20 accords prove nations could bridge differences

Obama says G-20 produced important progress
TORONTO – President Barack Obama on Sunday said he welcomed an international commitment for rich countries to slash their deficits in half by 2013, despite his earlier warnings against halting stimulus spending too abruptly.
“We can’t all rush to the exits at the same time,” Obama told a news …. Source  : Obama says G-20 accords prove nations could bridge differences.