Breaking News – Newsletter for November 29, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
India kept out of Afghan meet despite Pakistan admitting it was a mistake
LONDON – India was kept out of a meeting held in Turkey on Afghanistan to appease Pakistan, though Islamabad opined that excluding India from such regional structures would be a “mistake”, revealed a WikiLeaks expose of a secret cable from the US embassy in Ankara.
At a meeting with US Under Secretary of State for … Read more : India kept out of Afghan meet despite Pakistan admitting it was a mistake.
Modern Aussie blokes can’t fix a leaky tap but can bake a cake!
MELBOURNE – A new survey has revealed that men are picking up new skills around the home as basic handyman tasks are outsourced.
A survey by McCrindle research found out that the modern Aussie bloke can’t fix a leaky tap or build a tree house but he’s more adept at baking a cake or changing nappies …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Modern Aussie blokes can’t fix a leaky tap but can bake a cake!.
Kiwi broadcasting board dismisses topless mudbath shots as inoffensive
WELLINGTON – A complaint about models on New Zealand’s Next Top Model posing topless in a mud pool has been dismissed by the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) as being non-sexual and inoffensive.
An episode of the reality television show, which was broadcast on TV3 in August, included shots of contestants posing for a female photographer, wearing [..] Read the original article: here.
“Hangover Helpers” to clean up post-party houses!
COLORADO – A couple of graduates from the University of Colorado have started a business called the “Hangover Helpers”, which cleans houses after parties and also delivers breakfast for 15 dollars per roommate.
CU graduates Alex Vere-Nicoll and Marc Simons, who are co-founders of the business, have been marketing their new business on the Boulder campus …. Read the original article : “Hangover Helpers” to clean up post-party houses!.
Teacher who told female student she “had nice tits” allowed to teach again
WELLINGTON – A Kiwi male teacher who made ‘repeated sexualised comments’ to female students would be able to teach again.
The New Zealand Teachers’ Disciplinary Tribunal launched an investigation into the unnamed teacher on March 24.
The teacher, who had already resigned from his school, admitted a series of comments to female Year 11 students.
It included telling …. Source article : Teacher who told female student she “had nice tits” allowed to teach again.
Aussie woman charged with raping another woman
BRISBANE – An Australian woman has been charged with raping another woman in the ladies toilet of Brisbane’s Caxton Hotel.
Anne-Marie O’Loughlin, 25, is said to have kissed the other woman at the nightclub in the early hours of November 29 last year when she went alone to the bathroom, the Brisbane Times reported.
Opening the … Read more >>.
Protecting Pak’s integrity to be priority during three-year extended term: Kayani
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Kayani has announced the priorities of his three-year extended term, saying that his efforts were concentrated on the war on terror and restoration of peace in country.
According to the military sources, during a meeting in Islamabad, Kayani openly expressed his viewpoint over internal and national security affairs.
Speeding Swedish drivers’ fines to fund lottery for safe drivers!
SYDNEY – It’s the most innovative way yet, to encourage safe driving practices in Sweden – a lottery for law-abiding drivers – funded by fines from speeding motorists.
The Swedish National Society for Road Safety conducted the trial after it was suggested as a means of rewarding people who obeyed speed limits in Stockholm rather than … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Speeding Swedish drivers’ fines to fund lottery for safe drivers!.
Two militants arrested in Imphal
IMPHAL – Manipur Police arrested two cadre of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant outfit.
Jogesandra Hoagie, Assistant Superintendent of Thoubal District Police said the duo arrested were involved in a series of crimes.
The police officials have also seized huge amount of drugs.
Based on specific information input that some huge drugs were being smuggled, a team … Original source on Gaea Times at : Two militants arrested in Imphal.
1 in 10 Brits use mobiles for online shopping
LONDON – A recent survey has found that one in ten Britons is expected to do their online shopping this year using their mobile phone rather than a computer.
New research of 4,000 consumers from Tesco Direct said nearly half of those using smart phones shop online while watching television. One in six said they expected … Read more : 1 in 10 Brits use mobiles for online shopping.
Under-funded IAEA struggling to cope, say experts
WASHINGTON – A former deputy director of the IAEA, the United Nations nuclear watchdog, has expressed concern over the poor amount of funds available to the organisation, and warned that if this issue is not addressed, a proliferation disaster is on the cards.
Fox News quoted Olli Heinonen, as saying that the underfunded agency is facing … Read : Under-funded IAEA struggling to cope, say experts.
Cyber Monday Deals 2010 Attract Shoppers
LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Though the Black Friday is gone, the shoppers are still hopeful as Cyber Monday is still awaiting for them. Cyber Monday Deals 2010 have gained attention of the customers with their lucrative deals both for male and female. All the shops have given their bast possible deals at their minimum price … Original article on : Cyber Monday Deals 2010 Attract Shoppers.
Recession forces US lesbian resort to welcome men too!
LONDON – Key West’s only lesbian-exclusive resort Pearl’s Rainbow is going ‘all welcome’ for the first time over this Thanksgiving weekend because of economic hard times.
The resort was honored in October by Curve, the best-selling lesbian magazine, as the guesthouse that had the greatest impact on lesbian culture in the past 20 years.
Heather Carruthers, …. Source article : Recession forces US lesbian resort to welcome men too!.
Jaitapur nuclear plant in Maharashtra gets green signal
MUMBAI – The 9900-Mega Watt Nuclear Power Project of Jaitapur, a small port situated in Maharashtra Ratnagiri district received green nod by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh.
“It was not an easy task… It is a balancing act. I do not expect all environmentalists to be happy with this decision. I am prepared for quite a few …. Read the original article : Jaitapur nuclear plant in Maharashtra gets green signal.
Ten Maoists surrender in Andhra Pradesh
VISAKHAPATNAM – Ten Maoists surrendered before the police in Narsipatnam town of Visakhapatnam district on Sunday.
According to police sources, the group led by G Chinakka voluntarily surrendered before the District Police OSD (Operations) Trivikram Verma.
All the rebels are facing charges of attacks on village sarpanchs during Maoists shutdown call in the State.
According to sources, …. Original source : Ten Maoists surrender in Andhra Pradesh.
Russian Foreign Minister to visit India
NEW DELHI – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will be here today on a day-long visit to discuss details of President Dmitry Medvedev’s visit to the country in December.
Lavrov will meet Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna.
Bilateral relations between the both nations have blossomed in recent years, India being … Read more : Russian Foreign Minister to visit India.
Oregon mosque hit by arson after bomb plot
Corvallis (Oregon, US), – Police in Corvallis, Oregon, have said that the fire at an Islamic centre was started intentionally.
Though no one was injured in the incident, the blaze gutted one room of the Salman Alfarisi Islamic Center, the BBC reports.
Police said that the recently arrested Somali-born teenager Mohamed Osman Mohamud, 19, had studied there.
“We … Original article on : Oregon mosque hit by arson after bomb plot.
William and Kate to share ‘Palace kiss’ post-wedding
LONDON – The Royal couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton, will share a kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following their wedding next year.
The scenes would echo those seen on July 29, 1981 when the newly married Princess Diana and Prince Charles sparked deafening applause when they broke the Royal protocol and kissed on … Original article on : William and Kate to share ‘Palace kiss’ post-wedding.
India, China to hold border talks
BEIJING – India and China will hold border talks to resolve the long-running boundary dispute between the two nations and lay the ground for Chinese premier Wen Jiabao’s visit to New Delhi next month.
National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon, who arrived here on Sunday, will hold talks with State Councillor Dai Bingguo, China’s designated special representative … Read more : India, China to hold border talks.
Radical UK Muslims’ secret conference scrapped following cops’ intervention
LONDON – UK police stopped radical Muslims from organising a secret Islamic International Revival Conference featuring hate preachers Omar Bakri and Sheikh Faisal on Saturday in London’s East End, in which the duo were scheduled to appear by video link from overseas to address the delegates.
Faisal was deported to Jamaica in 2007 for urging …. Source : Gaea News Network.