General News – Newsletter for February 17, 2010
Israel under pressure after disclosure that Hamas man’s assassins used Israeli identities JERUSALEM – Israeli commentators are criticizing the vaunted Mossad spy agency for sloppiness after revelations that the alleged assassins of a Hamas military commander in Dubai used identities of at least seven European-born Israelis. Revelations show King Tut was weak, sickly, but experts say it won’t tarnish boy-king’s image CHICAGO – It turns out Egypt’s beloved boy-king wasn’t so golden after all. He wasn’t much of a wild and crazy guy, either. Economy may grow over 8 percent in fiscal year 2011: Pranab Mukherjee He, however, exuded the confidence that inflation rate will ease in the next few months. Fearing loss of job, Brit-Indian stockbroker commits suicide Anjool Malde jumped from the ??terrace of Coq d’Argent in the City of London just before his 25th birthday. Bus accident claims 23 lives in Uttar Pradesh Jalaun Superintendent of Police (SP) Prem Gautam said that 22 bodies have been recovered, while efforts are on to trace …. Source : Gaea News Network. Westminster Dog Show 2010 “Best In Show”: Scottish Terrier Sadie NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- In the Westminster Dog Show 2010, the “Best In Show” prize was taken away by Sadie, the Scottish Terrier. Four years of age, the Scottish Terrier had been accompanied to the show by Gabriel Rangel, her handler. Sadie took away the title of the “Best In Show” beating tough competition. She … Read more >>. US to provide ‘ScanEagle’ UAV’s to Pak to boost anti-terror capabilities The announcement comes days after US Defence Secretary Robert Gates statement that Washington would be providing the UAV Shadow to Pakistan, which had drawn huge criticism from local media, which …. Original article : US to provide ‘ScanEagle’ UAV’s to Pak to boost anti-terror capabilities. Seoul international airport declared best for fifth consecutive year “Incheon International Airport topped the ACI’s Airport Service Quality survey for the fifth …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Seoul international airport declared best for fifth consecutive year. Lahore’s first-ever fashion week begins The “PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week” has been organized by the Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) at the Royal Palm. Italian TV chef ‘roasted’ for praising joy of eating cats Beppe Bigazzi, 77, a food expert on La Prova del Cuoco (The Cooks’ Challenge), was suspended indefinitely after his ‘cat-eating’ suggestions on a national television channel. Swiss diver breaks record staying submerged for almost 20 mins! Peter Colat, 38, broke all previous records by holding his breath for an impressive 19 minutes and 21 seconds as he floated inside a water tank at an event in St … Read more : Swiss diver breaks record staying submerged for almost 20 mins!. Wife prayed that terror mastermind would become suicide bomber, UK court told Cossor Ali, 28, wrote in her diary how she was desperate for husband Abdullah Ahmed Ali to kill himself for his cause. She even recorded her wish to be …. Source : Gaea News Network. Hindus and Jews disappointed over Pope not meeting non-Catholic leaders during Malta visit Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman; and Rabbi Jonathan B. Freirich, prominent Jewish leader in Nevada and California …. Original source : Hindus and Jews disappointed over Pope not meeting non-Catholic leaders during Malta visit. Russia, US may sign new arms reduction treaty soon Russia and the US are in talks to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START 1), the cornerstone of post-Cold War arms control agreement, …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Russia, US may sign new arms reduction treaty soon. US ‘jihad seekers’ move bail application in Pak court However, there are very bleak chances of them being released on bail.There are very limited chances for the bail of the accused. They are facing life …. Source : Gaea News Network. UK firm creates ‘world’s strongest beer’ with 41 per cent ale BrewDog, of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, brewers allege alleged its Sink The Bismarck!, costing 40 pounds for a 330ml bottle, “takes beer to a whole new level”. Shift in Obama’s China policy following end of collaboration honeymoon For much of President Barack Obama’s first year in office, his administration tried being accommodating, but the White House is now shifting its strategy on … Read more >>. Hillary Clinton says won’t be emigrating from US if Palin becomes president At a town hall meeting with college women in Saudia Arabia, one of the students shot the defection question at Clinton. Haldwani hosts motivational camp for differently abled children The intent of the institution is to impart education and boost the confidence of the physical impaired children and spur them to pursue their dreams in life. Harry amongst most popular names in UK, courtesy royal birth The use of his older brother William’s name was also said to have doubled in the same period after he was born, indicating the influence of royal births in choice of baby names, … Read more : Harry amongst most popular names in UK, courtesy royal birth. Less time for sex making Brit women wilder in the sack! Most women have to face long work hours and then get home to look after the children or catch up with the housework, leaving them feeling weary and definitely …. Source : Less time for sex making Brit women wilder in the sack!. Sex scandals rock Canadian armed forces Col Russell Williams, top commander of the country’s largest military base at Trenton not far from here, is behind bars after his arrest for allegedly murdering two women, including one under his command, …. Original article : Sex scandals rock Canadian armed forces. Detroit flight searched, delayed as passenger showing ’suspicious behavior’ investigated ROMULUS, Mich. – Officials say an Oklahoma-bound flight was delayed several hours in Detroit as police questioned a suspicious passenger and searched the plane but found no threat. Cashmere now added to toilet paper! The company describes the product, priced at 3.50 dollars for four rolls of paper, as the “most luxurious bathroom tissue yet.” President Patil hopes Nepal’s new Constitution would be ready soon “Nepal has crossed several important milestones on its journey to a stable and inclusive multiparty democracy. We hope that the remaining tasks would be completed expeditiously, so that the new Constitution of Nepal is adopted,” Patil …. Source article : President Patil hopes Nepal’s new Constitution would be ready soon. Obama’s Islamic envoy accused of defending man who aided terrorists The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs quoted Hussain in 2004 as calling Sami … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Obama’s Islamic envoy accused of defending man who aided terrorists. After ‘non state actors’, Pak vows no terrorism against India from its Pakistan has told the United States that it is committed to resolve all outstanding issues with India, and that it …. Read the original article : After ‘non state actors’, Pak vows no terrorism against India from its Trump reveals master plan for ‘world’s greatest golf course’ in Scotland According to The Times, Trump’s controversial proposals will include a new village, complete with shops, pubs and cafes. Judge says Oz teens accused of attacking Indian men not to remain in custody The Herald Sun quoted County Court judge Christine Thornton as saying today that because the brothers, aged 17 and 18, were … Original article on : Judge says Oz teens accused of attacking Indian men not to remain in custody. Half a million Brits change their bedsheets only three times a year! One in six people also … Original source on Gaea Times at : Half a million Brits change their bedsheets only three times a year!.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Israel under pressure over Hamas killing in Dubai
The sharp criticism of Mossad is making it tough for Israel to maintain its silence …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Tut’s ills won’t kill fascination, historians say
But will research showing King Tut was actually a hobbled, weak teen with a cleft palate and club foot kill enthusiasm for a mummy that has fascinated … Read more >>>.
NEW DELHI – Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said India’s economy may grow over eight percent in the 2010/11 financial year after growing at around 7.5 percent in the current fiscal year ending March.
Inaugurating the international seminar on transfer pricing here, …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Economy may grow over 8 percent in fiscal year 2011: Pranab Mukherjee.
LONDON -A Brit-Indian stockbroker jumped 80 feet to his death from a fashionable roof-top restaurant over fears of losing his job after being accused of an internet prank.
In one last gesture, the Oxford graduate toasted himself with …. Source : Gaea News Network.
LUCKNOW – At least 23 members of a marriage party were killed, when the bus in which they were travelling fell into a river in Madhav Garh in Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun district early on Wednesday morning.
ISLAMABAD – The United States would be providing Pakistan the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), ScanEagle, to help the trouble nation develop its capability against the extremists.
SEOUL – South Korea’s Incheon International Airport, the gateway to Seoul, has been chosen as the world’s best airport for the fifth consecutive year in the latest customer satisfaction survey conducted by the Airports Council International (ACI), the Yonhap news agency said.
ISLAMABAD – Lahore made its presence felt in the world of glamour industry as the first-ever fashion week in the city kicked off with a great start.
The show, which opened on Tuesday, attracted the presence of the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Lahore’s first-ever fashion week begins.
LONDON – A television chef has come under fire in Italy for suggesting that people should eat “tender, white cat meat”.
“Leave it for three days under a stream or running …. Original article : Italian TV chef ‘roasted’ for praising joy of eating cats.
LONDON – A Swiss diver is said to have broken the world record after he stayed underwater for almost 20 minutes without a breathing apparatus.
LONDON – The wife of the terrorist mastermind of a plot to attack passenger jets prayed he would become a suicide bomber, a court here has heard.
February 17, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Program of Pope Benedict’s “Apostolic Journey to Malta” on April 17-18 has been published on The Holy See website and there is no mention of any interfaith dialogue with non-Catholic religious leaders.
MEXICO – A new Russian-US treaty on nuclear arms reduction might be concluded soon on the condition that both sides follow the previously reached agreements, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday.
ISLAMABAD – Terming the evidence against them as ‘vague’, the five American ‘jihad seekers’, who were arrested last year from Sargodha, have moved a bail application in a Pakistani court.
LONDON – A Scottish brewery has claimed the title of producing the strongest beer in the world with a 41 per cent volume ale.
The controversial company advised drinkers to take the …. Source : Gaea News Network.
WASHINGTON – The United States, after months of reaching out and being accommodating to China, has decided to shift course and welcome the Dailai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader to Washington.
RIYADH – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday laughed off the idea of leaving the country if former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin won the presidency.
“Does the prospect of Sarah Palin one day becoming President …. Source : Gaea News Network.
HALDWANI – An NGO, “Navchetna”, stages a motivational workshop in Haldwani for 109 differently abled children to bring them to the mainstream of society.
” We are trying to provide … Read : Haldwani hosts motivational camp for differently abled children.
LONDON – Experts have observed a 12-fold increase in the number of babies named Harry in the 16 years after Prince Harry’s birth.
LONDON – A survey has revealed that as women find less time for a romp in the sack with their partners, their love making ways grow wilder.
TORONTO – Two sex scandals in two weeks involving top-ranking officers have shocked Canadians and tarnished the image of the country’s armed forces.
‘Suspicious’ passenger delays flight from Detroit
Pinnacle Airlines spokesman Joe Williams says the crew of Flight 3697 delayed takeoff Tuesday night after noticing a boarding passenger’s behavior at Detroit … Read more »».
NEW YORK – Waitrose, a luxury supermarket chain in Britain, has added cashmere toilet paper to its list of latest luxury items.
“Cashmere provides that stamp of quality to any fashion garment, from a designer suit … Read : Cashmere now added to toilet paper!.
NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Tuesday hoped that the new Constitution in Nepal would be ready soon.
WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama’s new envoy to the Organization of Islamic Conference, Rashad Hussain, is at the center of a controversy over remarks attributed to him defending a man who later pleaded guilty to conspiring to aid a terrorist group
‘governable’ land
ISLAMABAD – First it was the ‘non state’ actors on its soil Pakistan blamed for terror strikes against India, and now comes a promise not to allow terror activities against India from its so-called ‘governable’ land.
‘governable’ land.
LONDON – American tycoon Donald Trump has revealed his master plan for “the greatest golf course in the world” to be built on a windswept stretch of Scottish coastline.
Trump International Scotland received outline planning permission for the billion … Read more : Trump reveals master plan for ‘world’s greatest golf course’ in Scotland.
MELBOURNE – Two teenage thugs, who served less than a year in youth detention for a terrifying racist attack on a group of Indian men, will not have to serve any more time in custody.
LONDON – Secret of Britons’ dirty bedsheets is out – and it’s too dirty to be exposed.
The survey of 1,029 men and women aged 18 and over, conducted by Sheilas’ Wheels home insurance, has found that half a million Britons admit to only washing their bed sheets three times a year.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
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