CIA post intercept in Karachi behind Mullah Baradar arrest
WASHINGTON – The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had set up a base in Karachi and it was the data collected by the post which played a major role in the arrest of the Taliban’s second-in command Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and … Original article on : CIA post intercept in Karachi behind Mullah Baradar arrest.

Barbaric Taliban justice: Court amputates hands of five ‘thieves’ in Orakzai
ISLAMABAD – In yet another display of its barbarism, a Taliban court in the restive Orakzai agency amputated hands of five people who were charged with theft.

According to The Daily Times, the Taliban court administered the inhuman … Original source on Gaea Times at : Barbaric Taliban justice: Court amputates hands of five ‘thieves’ in Orakzai.

3G-spectrum auction issue likely to be resolved within a week: A Raja
BANGALORE – Telecom Minister A. Raja has said that the issue of auctioning 3G-spectrum to telecom companies is likely to be resolved this week.

Earlier, Finance Secretary Ashok Chawla had said that the government was not sure if … Original article on : 3G-spectrum auction issue likely to be resolved within a week: A Raja.

SHO killed, nine injured in twin suicide bombings on police stations in Manshera
MANSEHRA – Suicide bombers struck two police stations in North West Frontier province of Pakistan on Saturday, killing the station house officer and wounding nine others.

Two police stations in Balakot and Mansehra were rocked with suicide bombings killing an SHO of Balakot police station, … Read more >>.

Work underway to widen Manali-Leh highway
MANALI – Work to widen one of the world’s highest motorways is underway in Himachal Pradesh.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started expanding the Manali-Leh highway to strengthen connectivity along a route seen as a strategic point for Indian Army and used by tourists … Read more : Work underway to widen Manali-Leh highway.

Computer games, porn ’sexualizing kids at early age’
LONDON – Courtesy computer games, pornography and sex-related slogans, girls and boys are being sexualized from an increasingly early age, warns a British government report.

According to a study written by clinical psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos for the Home Office, girls are feeling …. Original source  : Computer games, porn ’sexualizing kids at early age’.

Jackie Collins returns with 27th novel ‘Poor Little Bitch Girl’
WASHINGTON – Acclaimed novelist Jackie Collins has made a pounding comeback with her 27th novel Poor Little Bitch Girl.

The former actress’ latest tome is said to have sold more than 400 million books worldwide.
The book is allegedly based on a cast of “Hollywood’s hump-two-three-four … Original source on Gaea Times at : Jackie Collins returns with 27th novel ‘Poor Little Bitch Girl’.

Maharashtra farmers voice expectations prior to budget
NAGPUR – After having faced a tough-time due to insufficient crop yield last year, the debt-ridden cotton cultivators in Maharashtra are expecting some relief in the next annual budget.

The farmers in Vidarbha expect the Central Government to come up with schemes in the …. Source article  : Maharashtra farmers voice expectations prior to budget.

Pak fighter jets pound South Waziristan, over 30 Taliban killed
ISLAMABAD – In one of the biggest operations by Pakistani combat jets, at least 30 Taliban insurgents were killed in an air raid in restive South Waziristan on Saturday.

According to a statement released by the army, fighter planes targeted militant hideouts located across the Shawal mountains, killing …. Original source  : Pak fighter jets pound South Waziristan, over 30 Taliban killed.

PPP faction seeks action against Zardari’s advisers for judges’ elevation controversy
ISLAMABAD – While the tussle between the judiciary and the executive in Pakistan seems to have subsided with the government’s decision to roll back its notification regarding elevation of judges, a group within the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have demanded action against people … Read more : PPP faction seeks action against Zardari’s advisers for judges’ elevation controversy.

Chidambaram invites Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal CMs for anti-Naxal meeting
NEW DELHI – Ahead of the launch of inter-state operations against Naxals, Home Minister P Chidambaram has invited the Chief Ministers of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal for a meeting in New Delhi to obtain their endorsement for a [..] Read the original article: here.

Oxbridge sex blogger at centre of whodunnit mystery
LONDON – The female sex blogger, who started a racy online diary describing her sexual exploits and affairs at an Oxbridge university, has landed in the centre of a whodunnit mystery.

The girl, who has been dubbed as a brainy … Read more >>>.

Sex.com on the lookout for a sugar daddy with $14m in pocket!
LONDON – Sex.com, the Internet’s costliest address, is up for grabs after the adult site’s owner Escom failed to pay its debts.

Sex.com had changed hands only four years ago in a 14million dollar deal.
The domain name of the site, which has been labelled the “jewel in the …. Original article  : Sex.com on the lookout for a sugar daddy with $14m in pocket!.

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve opened in Kerala
ANAPPADI – Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh has inaugurated the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve at Anappadi in Kerala’s Palakkad district on Friday.

Situated at the Sungam range of hills between the Anaimalai Hills and Nelliampathy … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Parambikulam Tiger Reserve opened in Kerala.

Youth who fought police for over 35 hours has acute psychosis
LUCKNOW – Shamim alias Raju, the 27-year-old youth who kept the police here on their toes for over 35 hours before he was taken out of a room in which he had locked himself up and resorted to firing, suffers from “acute psychosis”, according to doctors treating him.

“He is suffering from psychotic disorder, acute psychosis, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Youth who fought police for over 35 hours has acute psychosis.

FBI concludes federal scientist Ivins acted alone, closes deadly 2001 anthrax-letters case

FBI closes anthrax case, says scientist was killer

WASHINGTON – The FBI has concluded that Army scientist Bruce Ivins acted alone in the 2001 anthrax mailings that killed five people and further unnerved a nation still reeling from the 9/11 attacks.
The agency formally closed the case Friday. That ends a long, frustrating hunt for the killer …. Read the original article  : FBI concludes federal scientist Ivins acted alone, closes deadly 2001 anthrax-letters case.

Blood, bullets, bombs (maybe) and angry ants: Afghanistan allies must expect the unexpected

Mystery holes and angry ants: another Afghan day

BADULA QULP, Afghanistan – The patrol set out before dawn, guided into the village by orange and purple glow sticks. By the end of the mission, some soldiers had come under fire. For another soldier, the closest thing to a battle was a confrontation with a swarm of …. Source  : Blood, bullets, bombs (maybe) and angry ants: Afghanistan allies must expect the unexpected.

American gay couple takes possession of baby conceived by Indian surrogate mother
HYDERABAD – An American gay couple has taken possession of their baby, conceived by a surrogate mother at an infertility centre in Hyderabad.

Brad Fister had come to Hyderabad on January 25 last year and donated his sperm, which was fused with an egg donated by an Indian egg donor. The resultant embryo was then implanted …. Source  : American gay couple takes possession of baby conceived by Indian surrogate mother.

Pune Police reassures safety for students
PUNE – Pune Police is reaching out to over four lakh students in the city, in an attempt to increase awareness on terror following recent blast.

Satyapal Singh, Pune Police Commissioner said: “We want them to be alert all the time and inform us if they find anyone suspicious.”
Just in last three days, top cops have …. Source article  : Pune Police reassures safety for students.

US in consultation with India, Pak to help resolve water dispute: Holbrooke
LAHORE – President Obama’s Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke has said Washington is in consultations with India and Pakistan to help both countries resolve water disputes between them.

In an interview with a private television channel, Holbrooke termed Pakistan’s water crisis as the second most worry for that country after its sagging economy.
“Pakistan’s … Read more »»».