126 people lynched in 2010 in Bangladesh


DHAKA - A total of 126 people have been lynched in Bangladesh this year, which indicates people are losing trust in the authorities’ capability to book law breakers, a media report said Saturday. The repeated incidents of lynching and the attackers’ ferocity are causing concern among lawmen, psychologists and sociologists who believe people are taking .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : 126 people lynched in 2010 in Bangladesh.

First Qantas A380 flight takes off since engine explosion incident


SYDNEY - The first Qantas A380 passenger flight has taken off from Sydney Airport after it suffered a setback following a midair engine explosion earlier this month on one of the aircraft in its fleet triggered a global safety review. Qantas’s six A380s have been grounded for more than three weeks following the incident. News.com.au quoted .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

Boscov's Adopts Charity Program


SAN FRACISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Boscov’s decided to offer something more after the sizzling Black Friday Deals. It has decided to adopt a charity program that would aim to help the poor and hospitalized elderly people and some helpless animals, who cannot speak for their rights. The Boscov’s stores is Pennsylvania have set up two Christmas trees .... Original article  : Boscov’s Adopts Charity Program.

Britain steps up security, fearing Mumbai-like attack


LONDON - Gun-totting British policemen have been deployed in many shopping centres in Britain to combat the threat of a Mumbai-like massacre ahead of the Christmas holidays, a media report said Saturday. Armed patrols have been stepped up to protect potential terrorist targets such as shopping centres. Among them are the Westfield mall in Shepherd’s ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Britain steps up security, fearing Mumbai-like attack.

30,000 Indian students have left Australia: Student federation


THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - A spate of attacks, tough visa norms and denial of permanent residency have caused around 30,000 Indian students, mostly based in Melbourne, to leave Australia in the past year, claims the Federation of Indian Students in Australia (FISA). The figure is quoted in the latest issue of Indian Student, published from Melbourne, a ... Read more >>.

I wasn't in for a relationship, especially with Veena: Hrishant


NEW DELHI - Pakistani actress Veena Malik may have been swooning over him in reality show “Bigg Boss 4″, but Indian model Hrishant Goswami says he had no intention to get into a relationship with anyone. “I had made my stance very clear about this in the ‘Bigg Boss’ house. I was not looking for .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : I wasn’t in for a relationship, especially with Veena: Hrishant.

10 Reasons Why iPad Newspaper Will Most Definitely Fail Horribly


$30 million and 100 journalists is the amount of capital Rupert Murdoch, the undisputed media baron has decided to allocate to his forthcoming venture an iPad newspaper called “The Daily.”. Everything seems to be going smooth for him, the support from Apple CEO Steve Jobs. But to put it straight, this is one of ... Original article on : 10 Reasons Why iPad Newspaper Will Most Definitely Fail Horribly.

Aion Assault on Balaurea


A World Divided Aion (R): Assault on Balaurea(TM) (Aion 2.0) evolves the game???s story and terrain as it expands the game world of Atreia far beyond the traditional territories of Asmodae and Elysea. In this new chapter of Aion, characters take the fight against the invading Balaur into Balaurea, the Balaur???s homeland, through a counterassault against [...]

Over 50 percent Indians suffer from tooth problems: Survey


NEW DELHI - Over 50 percent of Indians suffer from tooth decay problems and nearly 77 percent have not visited the dentist in the past one year, a study revealed Saturday. Nearly 53 percent Indians suffer from common tooth problems such as bleeding gums, bad breath, sensitive teeth, receding gums and decayed teeth, revealed a ... Read : Over 50 percent Indians suffer from tooth problems: Survey.

LHC seeks Pak govt's reply on petition seeking Musharraf's trial for high treason


LAHORE - The Lahore High Court has sought a reply from the Pakistan government on December 21 on a petition seeking former president Pervez Musharraf’s trial on high treason charges. On Friday, a junior law officer appeared before the court on Deputy ... Read : LHC seeks Pak govt’s reply on petition seeking Musharraf’s trial for high treason.

'Atheist' Oz PM Gillard urged to use more religious terms in condolence speeches


CANBERRA - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has been advised by professional speechwriters to make use of more ‘religious languages’ at times of national grief, despite her professed atheism. While expressing her, and the nation’s heartfelt sympathies for the families of the victims of the Greymouth mine disaster earlier this week, the Prime Minister reportedly avoided ... Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Atheist’ Oz PM Gillard urged to use more religious terms in condolence speeches.

Redspottedhanky Warns Train Travellers of Increased Need to Book Early


LONDON, November 26, 2010 - Redspottedhanky warns that travellers will need to make the most of all the available deals, discounts and advanced bookings in order to avoid paying premium prices following the announcement by the Association of Train Operating Companies that train fares will rise by an average of 6.2 per cent in January 2011. ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Redspottedhanky Warns Train Travellers of Increased Need to Book Early.

Christians flee Karachi after getting threats


KARACHI - Several Christian families in this Pakistani city have fled their homes while many have sent their women to safer places after a Christian boy eloped with a Muslim girl, causing tension in their neighbourhood, a media report said. The situation in Karachi’s Saeedabad area has become tense after an 18-year-old Muslim girl ... Original article on : Christians flee Karachi after getting threats.

British family shares home with 80 animals


LONDON - A British family shares its home with an amazing collection of 80 exotic animals that include boa constrictors, pythons and tarantula spiders. Alan Hewitt, 44, and his wife Heather, 40, have 20 snakes, 15 reptiles, 25 mammals and birds and invertebrates as their pets at their home in in Morley, near Leeds, The ... Read more >>.

UK banker fired for boasting about #6K redundancy payout on Facebook


LONDON - A bank worker in UK was fired after her employers saw her messages on Facebook boasting about receiving a big redundancy payout. RBS worker Kate Furlong posted the messages minutes after her bosses announced they were planning to cut 3,500 jobs. Furlong, who was off work .... Source  : UK banker fired for boasting about #6K redundancy payout on Facebook.

Ancelotti says he's 'safe' but under pressure as Chelsea manager


LONDON - Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he is under pressure to get his team to perform, but insists that club owner Roman Abramovich is “happy” for him to stay on despite the team’s latest flop. “Roman is happy when the team plays good football and he was happy after the game at Birmingham. .... Read the original article  : here.

David Beckham and LA Galaxy Meet Their Match Down Under


NEWCASTLE, Australia, November 25, 2010 - Football legend David Beckham will find out why an Australian beachside city two hours away from Sydney was recently named one of Lonely Planet's top 10 must-see global destinations during his visit to Newcastle on Australia's east coast this weekend. David Beckham joins LA Galaxy team mates for ... Read more : David Beckham and LA Galaxy Meet Their Match Down Under.

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