Karzai’s cousin accuses of vote-rigging, fraud in parliamentary elections

KABUL – Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s cousin, who was seeking re-election as an MP in Kabul, has accused the election officials of “illegally” blocking his observers from watching the counting process, with an intention to rig the result against him.

“I got a call from my observer saying the election staff had closed the school gate … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Karzai’s cousin accuses of vote-rigging, fraud in parliamentary elections.

1200 yr old empress’ coffin suggests deep cultural exchange on Silk Road

NEW DELHI – With the discovery of a 1,200 years old empress’s coffin, Chinese archaeologists have apparently found new evidence suggesting international cultural exchange on the ancient Silk Road.

Four European-looking warriors and lion-like beasts have been found engraved on an empress’ 1,200-year-old stone coffin that was unearthed in Shaanxi Province, in northwestern China, reports People’s … Read more »».

Iran court jails rights activist for ‘waging war against God’

LONDON – An Iranian court has jailed a prominent human rights activist and journalist for six years after convicting her of “waging war against God” and other charges.

According to The Guardian, Shiva Nazar Ahari, 26, was convicted of the crime known as “moharebeh” …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Train accident: Mamata Banerjee announces Rs five lakh ex-gratia for kin of dead

NEW DELHI – Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee announced an ex-gratia of Rs. five lakh each to the families of those killed in a railway accident in Madhya Pradesh on Monday.

In a statement issued here, Banerjee also said that each of the grievously injured passenger would get … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Train accident: Mamata Banerjee announces Rs five lakh ex-gratia for kin of dead.

India is a safe destination, says Tourism Minister Selja

NEW DELHI – Condemning the firing incident at Delhi’s Jama Masjid on Sunday in which two foreign tourists were injured, Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja today appealed to tourists not to panic by such stray incidents as India is a safe destination.

“India is a safe destination and … Read more »».

Musharraf urges all stakeholders for political resolution of Kashmir dispute

ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has urged all stakeholders to find a political solution for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute.

“The political forces should step forward to resolve the Kashmir dispute,” The Daily Times quoted Musharraf, as saying.

Musharraf also said that the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Musharraf urges all stakeholders for political resolution of Kashmir dispute.

Tea Party star O’Donnell quips she ‘dabbled with witchcraft’ in high school

WASHINGTON – Republican Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell has joked about the comments she made more than a decade ago about having dabbled in witchcraft when she was in high school.

“How many of you didn’t hang out with questionable folks in high school?” …. Read the original article  : here.

Briton arrested at Amsterdam airport on suspicion of involvement in terrorism

WASHINGTON – A British man, who is of Somali decent, has been arrested at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport on suspicion of involvement in terrorism.

According to The Telegraph, the man was travelling from John Lennon Airport in Liverpool, via Schiphol, to Entebbe in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Briton arrested at Amsterdam airport on suspicion of involvement in terrorism.

The Jammu and Kashmir situation: All Party Delegation – Part II

NEW DELHI – A few pointers that the APPD could do well to remember.

First, the delegation will have to convince the people that they are there to make a departure from the hallmark of Indian statecraft, which is to pretend to talk when pushed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : The Jammu and Kashmir situation: All Party Delegation – Part II.

Radcliffe seeing grief and loss shrink to relive trauma of his latest character

LONDON – Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is said to be taking his latest role very seriously.

Radcliffe, 21, has been seeing a psychologist specialising in grief and loss as he researches for his role in 3D gothic thriller ‘The Woman In …. Original article  : Radcliffe seeing grief and loss shrink to relive trauma of his latest character.

Wig designer breaks fashion’s last taboo with naked models on catwalk

LONDON – A wig designer has broken fashion’s last taboo after he sent models walking nude down the catwalk in just hot pink high-heeled boots, hats, bags, and wigs.

Charlie Le Mindu, 24, whose creations are worn by singer Lady Gaga, caused quite a stir at London Fashion Week, and … Read more : Wig designer breaks fashion’s last taboo with naked models on catwalk.

Pune woman sets record by ‘flying like a bird’ over Spain

PUNE – Pune sportswoman Shital V. Mahajan-Rane ‘flew’ like a bird over Spain and successfully created a new Indian record of jumping from an aircraft at 13,000 feet, an aide said here Monday.

Attired in a costume known as ‘wing suit or a birdman-suit’ with attached wings, she jumped from the aircraft late Sunday and soared …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pune woman sets record by ‘flying like a bird’ over Spain.

Oz Muslims condemn moves to ban burka in country

SYDNEY – Hundreds of Muslim women rallied in Lakemba to oppose moves to ban the burka in Australia and claimed that Islamic values are superior to “flawed” Western secular values.

Fautmeh Ardati, a member of the Islamic group Hizb ut-Tahrir, condemned non-Muslims for lecturing Muslims about … Original article on : Oz Muslims condemn moves to ban burka in country.

Kashmir crisis: 39-member all-party delegation arrives in Srinagar for review, talks

SRINAGAR – A 39-member all-party delegation arrived in Srinagar on Monday morning on a two-day visit, during which they are expected to review the situation prevailing in the tense and strive-torn Kashmir Valley and meet with a cross-section of Kashmiri leaders, including separatist representatives.

Led by Union Home [..] Read the original article: here.

Delhi CM Dikshit visits Jama Masjid shootout injured in LNJP Hopital

NEW DELHI – Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit paid a visit to the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash (LNJP) Hospital on Monday morning to inquire about the health and welfare of two Taiwanese tourists who had been shot at and injured near …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill well now “effectively dead”

LONDON – British Petroleum (BP) has finally capped the leaking well that has spewed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.

According to the BBC, a pressure test showed a cement plug put in place by BP to permanently “kill” the well was holding.

The April 20 explosion on the Deepwater Horizon …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill well now “effectively dead”.

Five militants killed in US drone strike in North Waziristan

PESHAWAR – At least five militants were killed in a US drone attack in the tribal belt of North Waziristan in Pakistan.

According to The Daily Times, three missiles were fired at a house in Dattakhel, a town controlled by terrorists who regularly … Original article on : Five militants killed in US drone strike in North Waziristan.

Nefertiti’s bust reveals she wasn’t the beauty as believed

LONDON – A scan of ancient beauty Nefertiti’s bust, one of the world’s most famous objects, has revealed that the Egyptian queen actually had a bent nose and even had wrinkles around her eyes.

The researchers have discovered that the bust, one of the world’s most famous … Read more : Nefertiti’s bust reveals she wasn’t the beauty as believed.

13 killed, 40 injured as trains collide in Madhya Pradesh

SHIVPURI – At least thirteen people were killed and over 40 others injured when the Indore-Gwalior Intercity Express collided with a freight train at the Bhadarwas railway station in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri District today.

The incident occurred when a speeding goods train rammed [..] Read the original article: here.

Election Commission to review Bihar poll preparations

PATNA – The full Election Commission headed by Chief Election Commissioner S. Y. Quraishi will hold discussions with representative of different political parties today to review preparations for the Bihar Assembly polls.

During the two-day visit, Quraishi along with the two …. Original article  : Election Commission to review Bihar poll preparations.