Female robber in Oz strips to bikini before fleeing with 500 dlrs in cash

MELBOURNE – A female robber in Darwin, Australia is said to have robbed a fast food restaurant, and then stripped to a bikini before fleeing with more than 500 dollars in cash.

The woman, believed to be between 25 and 30 years of age, walked into a Berrimah’s Subway …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Female robber in Oz strips to bikini before fleeing with 500 dlrs in cash.

Sacked ‘too hot’ Citi-banker doesn’t want fame, Playboy, just to set example

NEW YORK – The sexy banker, who sued Citigroup for firing her after she complained that male co-workers couldn’t control themselves around her, has said that she does not want fame or to appear in Playboy but only to set an example.

Debrahlee Lorenzana, who revealed that [..] Read the original article: here.

Pratibha Murthy murder verdict on October 6

BANGALORE – A fast track court will deliver its verdict on October 6 in the rape and murder case of Pratibha Murthy.

Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm in Bangalore, was allegedly raped and murdered in 2005 by the driver of … Read more »».

NSW workers spending less time at work than a decade ago

MELBOURNE – A new research has shown that New South Wales (NSW) workers spend less time in the office than a decade ago.

While full-timers older than 65 are working the longest hours of any age group at 44 hours a week, it’s Generation Y leading the way on the work-life …. Read the original article  : here.

UK police probing Lib Dem MP on ’seduction’ charge

LONDON – Police are investigating a senior Liberal Democrat lawmaker for reportedly trying to seduce a vulnerable female constituent.

The 36-year-old single mother reportedly approached Mike Hancock, MP for Portsmouth South, with problems about noisy neighbours and inadequacies in her healthcare.

Over a number of months, the married politician took the woman to dinner, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Free beer’ ad to boost Budweiser image amongst youngsters

WASHINGTON – Budweiser has kicked off a major ad strategy in order to boost sales and a hipper Bud image to younger beer drinkers over the next several weeks.

It will unleash its biggest-ever national free-sample effort in trendy bars and eateries.

The campaign begins Monday, with the slogan “Grab some Buds,” reports ABC News.

Bud unit …. Original source  : ‘Free beer’ ad to boost Budweiser image amongst youngsters.

French MEP Rachida Dati confuses fellatio with inflation

LONDON – French politician Rachida Dati has had to issue an apology after she made an embarrassing blunder by confusing fellatio with inflation.

Dati, 44, a former Justice Minister, who is frequently nicknamed “Rachida Barbie” because of her poor understanding of complicated political issues, made the mistake while … Read more >>>.

Clinton Palin 2008 prez campaigns affected by overt sexism, says new book

NEW YORK – A new book about the 2008 campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin has opined that both were targets of overt sexism-related attacks and got a raw deal, which led to their respective losses to Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

The book is titled “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, which has been … Read more : Clinton Palin 2008 prez campaigns affected by overt sexism, says new book.

Unscrupulous people nixing search for missing Indian millionaire in Malaysia, claims brother

KUALA LUMPUR – The youngest brother of missing Indian millionaire, A. Muthuraja, has claimed that some unscrupulous people have taken advantage of his family’s helplessness and desperation and cheated … Original article on : Unscrupulous people nixing search for missing Indian millionaire in Malaysia, claims brother.

Over three in ten migrants still feel unsafe after spending years in New Zealand

WELLINGTON – Over three in ten migrants in New Zealand still feel less satisfied and unsafe after spending several years in New Zealand, according to a survey released on Monday by the New Zealand Department of Labour and Statistics.

According to Xinhua, 24.2 percent of migrants …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Over three in ten migrants still feel unsafe after spending years in New Zealand.

US wants Bangladesh to deploy troops in Afghanistan

DHAKA – The US wants Bangladesh to deploy its troops in Afghanistan “to establish security and stability”, authorities said.

Bangladesh said it would do “whatever it can to help restore peace in South Asia, especially in Afghanistan”.
A Foreign Office news release said the subject was discussed when US special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan … Read more : US wants Bangladesh to deploy troops in Afghanistan.

Japan asks China to pay for damage to patrol boats hit by Chinese trawler as tensions simmer

Japan asks China to cover damage to patrol boats

TOKYO – Japan asked China to pay for damage to Japanese patrol boats hit by a Chinese fishing vessel near disputed islands, as simmering tension between the two Asian neighbors showed no signs of easing Monday.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshito Sengoku’s remarks came a day after Japan’s prime …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Japan asks China to pay for damage to patrol boats hit by Chinese trawler as tensions simmer.

Aliens ‘hit our nukes’ claim US airmen

LONDON – Aliens have been hovering over US and UK since 1948 and hitting weapons-a scene, which seems straight from a sci-fi movie is actually a reality, only if US airmen are to be believed.

The researchers have claimed that since 1948, aliens have been hovering over UK and U.S. nuclear missile …. Source  : Aliens ‘hit our nukes’ claim US airmen.

MQM chief murdered in London was about to join Musharraf’s party

LONDON – Scotland Yard that is investigating the murder of leading Pakistani politician Dr. Imran Farooq has been told that rows within his Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) party may have led to his assassination.

Farooq was stabbed to death earlier this month during a knife attack … Read more »».

Families of abducted Chhattisgarh cops appeal for their release

RAIPUR – The families of policemen being held hostage by Maoists in Bhopalpatnam, near the Chhattisgarh- Andhra border, have appealed for their release without delay.

Maoists abducted the seven policemen last Sunday, including an Assistant Sub Inspector, a Special police officer and three … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Families of abducted Chhattisgarh cops appeal for their release.

Bhagat Singh’s historic alma mater in Lahore on brink of decay

LAHORE – Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh’s alma mater in Lahore, Bradlaugh Hall, is facing decay and may become a heap of bricks and building material if Pakistani authorities continue ignore the grand building.

Muhammad Iqbal Ashraf, registrar of the Milli Technical Idara (MTI), … Read more >>.

Bihar polls: Notification for first-phase issued

PATNA – Bihar Governor Devanand Konwar on Monday issued a notification for the first phase of the six-phased state Assembly elections.

Forty-seven out of 243 Assembly constituencies will go to polls in the first phase.

Additional Chief Electoral Officer Anshumali said: ” “The notification …. Source  : Bihar polls: Notification for first-phase issued.

Status of US ties with Pak was like a ‘cold shower’ for Obama: Woodward

WASHINGTON – Well-known author-cum-journalist Bob Woodward has revealed in his latest book “Obama’s Wars that President Barack Obama’s focus is turning increasingly to Pakistan, even as his administration’s military efforts continue to be directed at Afghanistan.

Woodward told …. Original article  : Status of US ties with Pak was like a ‘cold shower’ for Obama: Woodward.

US students register longest kiss record in Guinness Book

MELBOURNE – Two students have become the first same-sex pair to make it to the Guinness World Records for the longest continuous kiss ever-a 32 hour, 30 minute, 45 second smooch.

But, Matty Daley, 20, and Bobby Canciello, 19, said there was no romantic … Read : US students register longest kiss record in Guinness Book.

US, Afghan troops begin ‘The Battle For Kandahar’

KABUL – US and Afghan troops have reportedly begun active combat operations last week to drive the Taliban out of their strongholds surrounding the city of Kandahar.

Sixteen Americans have been killed so far, including two killed by a roadside bomb on Sunday.

While defining the current phase for the … Original article on : US, Afghan troops begin ‘The Battle For Kandahar’.