General News – Weekly Newsletter for February 15-22, 2010
Spain to take 5 from Guantanamo Miguel Angel Moratinos made the announcement Monday at a breakfast with journalists.
Passenger data prompts plane’s return Friday to UK LONDON – British Airways says a Mexico-bound flight was turned back to London on Friday because of what was called a “data discrepancy” involving one passenger. Metropolitan police say the man was not arrested, and the Department for Transport says the incident revealed no breach of security.
EDINBURGH – Cancer-hit Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi’s ‘ever improving health’ has sparked fresh fury, as Scotland Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has been criticized for not seeking a second opinion on his condition. Megrahi has defied the … Read more »»».
LONDON – A US man has broken the world record for the most hugs after he gave 7,777 cuddles in 24 hours. Jeff Ondash, 51, who calls himself ‘Teddy McHuggin’, attempted the feat in an effort to raise funds for heart research, reports Sky News.
MELBOURNE – It has emerged that most women wait for a pay rise to be offered rather than going ahead and asking for it by themselves. According to Susan Jackson, founder of the Women’s Financial Network, women feel they have to do study more …. Source : Women should ask for pay rise rather than wait for it to be offered.
WASHINGTON – A majority of American couples say they would still tie the knot with their spouse if they had to rethink their marriage, a new poll has revealed.he poll by CBS News found that 90percent married Americans would remarry their spouse, a percentage that has hardly changed since … Read : 90pct of Americans would still remarry their spouse.
Blast hits vehicle in NW Pakistan, killing 3
LONDON – A groom, who arrived a day late to tie the knot, was forgiven because he had reached the wedding venue after rowing across the Atlantic. Thirty-eight year old Neil Ward, who lives in France, reached the Caribbean with the crew of Britannia III in the Atlantic Rowing Race, reports the Daily Star.
PUNE – Investigating agencies have managed to find out vital clues from the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) footage that was obtained of the front area of German Bakery, where the blast took place on Saturday at around 7 p.m. Sources said the CCTV footage of the German Bakery at the time of the …. Original article : CCTV footage reveals vital clues in German Bakery blast.
MARJA – An errant US rocket hit a compound sheltering Afghan civilians in the last Taliban stronghold in Helmand Province on Sunday, killing at least 10 people, including five children. According to US military officials, …. Source article : US apologizes after errant rocket strike kills 10 civilians in Afghanistan.
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Syed Naveed Qamar has said that all matters relating to Pak-Iran gas pipeline project have been finalized, and that both the parties are set to sign the project on March 8. The News quoted Qamar, as saying that the completion of the Pak-Iran … Read more >>>.
This is not an apocryphal story of a seamless blending of religions in India dating back??centuries.?? Mohammed Yaseen found himself next to an ascetic in a hospital when he was just a teen and narrated stories about the Quran in exchange for the teachings of the Ramayana. More than five decades later, Yaseen gives discourses …. Source : Tale of two men, two religions and one secular identity.
Top UN rights body makes 1st review of Iran GENEVA – The U.N. Human Rights Council has begun its first review of Iran’s rights record since the body was founded in 2006.
NEW DELHI – Ways to promote tribal art and carry forward the legacy were in focus at a three-day workshop on art forms of Bhil and Gond tribes in India which opened at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) here Monday. The workshop has interactive sessions on tribal art and culture along with an exhibition …. Source : Three-day workshop on tribal art opens at IGNOU.
Hamas: British journalist ordered held for 15 days GAZA City, Gaza Strip – Hamas officials in Gaza said Monday that a British journalist has been ordered held for 15 days, an unprecedented step against a foreign reporter since the Islamic militants seized control of Gaza in 2007.
DHANBAD – The Indian School of Mines organised ‘Basant 2010-Kite Festival’ to welcome the spring season. “Basant is our festival and it is celebrated everywhere. Without kite flying, the celebrations are incomplete. Kite festival is organised in Kabul and Pakistan also, and I got inspired by all those countries and organised it in Jharkhand for the …. Source : Kite festival in Jharkhand.
BOTENGU VILLAGE – Wildlife wardens assisted by forest rangers rescued a three-month old snow leopard cub after it had strayed into a human habitation at Botengu village from Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. “The cub was hiding in the kitchen of the house. We didn’t tranquillise it but we relied on certain medicines to cow it … Read more : Snow leopard cub rescued from Kashmir.
DALBHUMGARH – Maoists in Jharkhand on Monday laid down demands for the release of a abducted Block Development Officer (BDO), Prasant Layak, who was kidnapped on Saturday from Dalbhumgarh village in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum District. They said if their demands are not met the officer will be killed in seven days.
LONDON – Muslim gang members in Britain have claimed that a post-9/11 fear of terrorism has allowed them to develop a stranglehold in the criminal community. A 21-year-old Asian ex-gang member, Amir, claims that Britain’s underworld will soon be completely dominated by Islamic gangs, saying that the West’s paranoia over terrorism was to blame.
LAHORE – In order to curb the disturbing rise in child abuse cases in Pakistan, the United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has decided to launch different projects in collaboration with the local community and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). UNICEF Local Officer Shamshad Qureshi said that a detailed plan to deal with the issue of paedophilia would …. Original source : UNICEF to launch several projects to curb child abuse in Pak.
DHARAMSALA – Tibetan refugees residing in Himachal Pradesh have written letters of greetings to US President Barack Obama, on the occasion of Losar, the Tibetan New Year and ahead of his proposed meeting with their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. Tibetan Women’s Association (TWA) set up a signing booth to collect 700 signatures on the ‘I … Read more : Tibetans living-in-exile greet US President Obama.
MUMBAI/PUNE – Vinita Gadani who have been alive today had she turned down the request of her friends to meet at German Bakery on Saturday. Gadani, a twenty-two year old IT professional, was working in Pune and had come to stay with her family in Mumbai after her elder sister got engaged. Gadani’s friends insisted on …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Family members mourn Pune blast victims.
PUNE – The terror strike at the German Bakery in Pune has rekindled concern for the safety of Israelis and Jews in the country, but the community members have said that the bombing will not scare them away. The bombing on Saturday, which claimed nine lives, including two foreigners and injured about 60 others, is being …. Source article : Pune bakery bombing won’t scare Israelis, Jews away from India: Chabad House owner.
HARIDWAR – Security has been tightened at Kumbh Mela following the deadly bomb blast in Pune. “Like the Catholics have Vatican City and the Muslims have Mecca, for Hindus the holy place is … Original source on Gaea Times at : Security tightened at Kumbh Mela after Pune blast.
ISLAMABAD – In a surprising move, Pakistan Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer sent a bunch of red roses to PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif as a friendly gesture on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. Taseer also forwarded a message of “friendship and love” to Sharif, the Daily Times reports.
LAHORE – Pakistan’s Ambassador to Washington Husain Haqqani has said that Islamabad would buy 16 latest F-16 aircraft from the US in June, as it “cannot be assured by statements that India will not wage a war against us.” “We have to largely depend upon the US for our defence related matters. India is our main …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Pak sceptical over assurances that India won’t wage war against it: Haqqani.
LONDON – Sinn F??in leader Gerry Adams’ documentary on why Judas betrayed Jesus has met with controversy. Judas Iscariot’s motives for betraying Jesus with a kiss 2,000 years ago have been argued by theologians, but now a British academic has given credit to Adams, 61, for a new insight into one of the most controversial passages …. Source article : Why Judas betrayed Jesus docu meets with controversy.
SYDNEY – Five Australian men convicted of plotting to commit violent jihad on Australian soil have been jailed for minimum terms ranging from 17 years and three months to 21 years. Justice Anthony Whealy sentenced the men in the New South Wales Supreme Court after a jury had found them guilty in October 2009 of the …. Read the original article : Five Australian ‘jihadis’ sentenced for terrorism plot.
KULGAM – Security forces gunned down two top Hizbul Mujahideen militants in a fierce encounter in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning. The local police assisted by security forces cordoned the village early on Monday morning after receiving information that two terrorists were hiding in a house at Qaimoh, around 70 kilometers from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Security forces kill two ‘Hizbul Mujahideen’ militants in J and K.
NEW DELHI – Defence Minister AK Antony today inaugurated the Def Expo India 2010, sixth International Land and Naval Defence Systems Exhibition, here today. Inaugurating the exhibition, Antony said: “India must achieve a high level of indigenisation in defence. Our quest for self-reliance in defence underlines the importance of private sector participation on the one [..] Read the original article: here.
NEW DELHI – Two British nationals staying at the Radisson Hotel near the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here have been detained after they were found with suspicious gadgets and are being questioned, police said Tuesday. Stephen Hampston and Steven Martin were detained by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Delhi Police Monday for possessing some … Original article on : Two Britons detained with suspicious gadgets.
NEVADA – Upset Hindus have asked for the immediate recall of the toy “Hanuman as plush doll”, calling it “inappropriate, upsetting, and denigrating”. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts for commercial or other …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Upset Hindus ask for immediate withdrawal of Hanuman plush doll.
KABUL – The Afghan Taliban has denied reports that US and Pakistani forces have captured its top military commander, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. A Taliban spokesman said that Baradar was still in Afghanistan actively organizing the group’s military and political activities.
SILIGURI – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society (DHRS), a voluntary organization, is on a lookout for the development of the ‘Toy Train’ West Bengal, with an aim to revive tourism. Cutting across the steep terrains, the Darjeeling Himalaya Railway or … Original source on Gaea Times at : Darjeeling ‘Toy Train’ to revive tourism.
KHEMKARAN – Resident of Punjab’s Khemkaran sector are suffering from various diseases because of consuming contaminated water. For the last six decades the people of this area have been drinking water containing excess fluoride.
KOCHI – The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) the statutory authority in charge of waterways in the country is promoting use of waterways for cargo movement in the country. In India, with an extensive network of rivers, canals … Original source on Gaea Times at : India to explore waterways for cargo movement.
NEW DELHI – There has been no visitor to the capital’s only synagogue ever since the Pune blast last week near a Jewish prayer house. Even as security has been stepped up, uncertainty looms large in the minds of the Jewish population here, says its rabbi. “We generally get visitors everyday at the synagogue, but since …. Read the original article : here.
NEW DELHI – Russia, a longstanding defense partner of India, is reportedly in talks with New Delhi for small arms manufacture. India is looking toward Russia for small weapons like the sniper rifle, submachine gun and grenade launchers.
NEW DELHI – Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav, who is on a four-day visit to India, was on Tuesday accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh were present on the occasion along with other dignitaries.
ISLAMABAD – : Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has rejected speculations about a mid-term poll in the country, saying the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)-led government will complete its term. Addressing a meeting of PPP legislators in Senate and National Assembly at the Presidency, which was also attended by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Zardari said: “We …. Source : Zardari vows to fight, rules out mid-term elections in Pakistan.
WASHINGTON – The Yemeni Al Qaeda is actively recruiting English-speaking individuals, intelligence officials told Fox News on Monday. They said investigators are looking for people who are more like Americans, having been born in the United States or Canada.
LONDON – A new poll has revealed that British students don’t mind sleeping around to make their career graphs swing upwards. The survey at one of Britain’s top universities shows that a third of the modern female undergrads like to be on top, with a quarter boasting about how they use the time between the lectures …. Source : Gaea News Network.
MELBOURNE – The mystery behind the world’s largest diamond robbery, where thieves hauled gems, cash and other valuables worth around 390 million dollars from a diamond centre in Antwerp, Belgium, may have finally been solved. A new book reconstructing the raid, “Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History”, says a gang of thieves disabled a …. Original source : Robbers used hairspray to carry out “Largest Diamond Heist in History”!.
LONDON – A baby in the UK has left child development experts stunned after taking his first steps at just six months old. Little Xavier King, born to Mary and David King from Cambridge, can walk 6ft without any help, something most one-year-olds struggle with.
LONDON – UK’s popular fish and chips meal is doing its bit in preserving the country’s regional dialects, experts believe. A poll found that Britons used at least 26 different words for fish and chips and 25 per cent thought the chip shop uses more local language than any other business.
Oil near $75 as traders eye crude demand Benchmark crude for March delivery was up 84 cents at $74.97 a barrel at late afternoon Singapore time in electronic trading on … Original article on : Oil rises to near $75 in Asia as investors eye crude demand amid light holiday trading volume.
LONDON – India and Pakistan stand to gain through peace while “we are losing because of this confrontationist approach”, said former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf, adding “we are considered a nuclear flashpoint”. Speaking to CNN in its programme Connect the World, Musharraf said: “India-Pakistan peace is required from international point of view because internationally we are … Original source on Gaea Times at : India, Pakistan lose due to confrontationist approach: Musharraf.
JERUSALEM – To promote interfaith dialogue and counter criticism that wartime Pope Pius XII ignored Jewish suffering during the Holocaust, the Vatican plans to post selected documents from its World War II secret archives online. The move came at the initiative of Pave the Way, a US-based foundation that promotes interfaith dialogue, Zenit news agency reported.
NEW YORK – The letters that late John F. Kennedy had written to a Swedish woman during his affair with her are now up for grabs and are expected to fetch up to 25,000 dollars at auction. According to ABC.com, the letters, which chronicle an affair Kennedy had with Gunilla von Post in the early 50s, …. Source article : JFK’s letters to Swedish mistress up for grabs at 25K dollars.
Nad-e-ALI DISTRICT – Angry British troops have used the mighty IED-busting Trojan tank against the Taliban in Nad-e-Ali district on Monday during Operation Moshtarak, The Sun reports. The Trojan is the “Swiss army knife” of the forces – built to cut through the harshest of terrain with its monster tool kit.
PUNE – Pune Police on Tuesday confirmed that RDX was used in the blast that ripped the German Bakery in Koregaon Park area here on Saturday at around 7 p.m. Pune Police Commissioner Satyapal Singh said today that RDX was used in the blast at the German Bakery after receiving the preliminary report from the Forensic …. Original article : Pune Police confirms use of RDX in German Bakery blast.
GOA – Security has been beefed up at Goa, particularly at the venues of the ongoing Carnival parades the wake of a deadly bomb blast in Pune. Talking to reporter here on Monday, Ravindra S Yadav, Deputy Inspector General of Police said that security has been beefed up at all crowded places.
SEALDAH – Security has been tightened along the Maoists belt in West Bengal on Tuesday after Maoists warned of more carnage following the attack at a paramilitary force camp here on Monday evening in which 24 security personnel were killed. Police sources claimed that at least 24 Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR) jawans were killed in the …. Source article : Security tightened after Maoists kill 24 security personnel.
SRINAGAR – Due to severe cold, sale of winter shoes, which is known as “Fur Shoes” are increasing and locals are purchasing them in large number to protect their feet from harsh weather conditions in Kashmir Valley. Chilly weather conditions, snowfall in the mountains and incessant rain have made the temperatures dip sharply, making people reach …. Source : Gaea News Network.
PENNSYLVANIA – Sam Wurzelbacher, the man popularly known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 US presidential campaign, and who was seen as the square-shouldered mascot of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, today is embittered enough to say that he does not owe anyone anything. Lashing out at the veteran US senator from Arizona for “screwing …. Original source : ‘Joe the Plumber’ now says Senator McCain ruined his life.
LONDON – Haiti president Rene Preval has said that it will take 1,000 trucks moving rubble for 1,000 days to clear the streets of the capital Port-au-Prince hit by a devastating earthquake. The Haiti Government destroyed some hastily rebuilt structures in the capital, which before the quake was home to nearly three million people.
WASHINGTON – Democratic Senator Evan Bayh’s decision to not seek a third term in November could hamper party’s prospect of retaining control of the Senate. Bayh cited the lack of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill as his main reason for leaving, adding to scepticism that the fractiousness in Washington can be repaired and undermining President Barack Obama’s …. Source : Gaea News Network.
JOHOR BARU – There is a shortage of Indian tailors in Malaysia’s Johor Baru state. “Most of the workers with traditional sewing skills are foreigners from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Huge demand for Indian tailors in Malaysia.
LONDON – The far-right British National Party (BNP), following a court order, has admitted first non White member, a retired Sikh schoolteacher, who said he admired its “core policies.” Rajinder Singh (78) who has been an admirer of the BNP despite its virulently racist agenda and gave a character reference for its leader Nick Griffin when … Read this article on Gaea Times at : First non-White member will support BNP to the hilt.
NEW DELHI – Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has said that Maoist sympathisers must condemn Monday night’s attack on a paramilitary camp in West Bengal in which at least 24 security personnel were killed. Chidambaram said Maoists sympathisers must reject the attack as an outrageous attempt to overawe state authority.
Israel under pressure over Hamas killing in Dubai 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.
Tut’s ills won’t kill fascination, historians say 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.
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. He, however, exuded the confidence that inflation rate will ease in the next few months.
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. Anjool Malde jumped from the ??terrace of Coq d’Argent in the City of London just before his 25th birthday.
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. Jalaun Superintendent of Police (SP) Prem Gautam said that 22 bodies have been recovered, while efforts are on to trace …. Source : Gaea News Network.
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 >>.
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. 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 – 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. “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.
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 “PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week” has been organized by the Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) at the Royal Palm.
LONDON – A television chef has come under fire in Italy for suggesting that people should eat “tender, white cat meat”. 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.
LONDON – A Swiss diver is said to have broken the world record after he stayed underwater for almost 20 minutes without a breathing apparatus. 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!.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
LONDON – A Scottish brewery has claimed the title of producing the strongest beer in the world with a 41 per cent volume 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”.
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. 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 >>.
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. At a town hall meeting with college women in Saudia Arabia, one of the students shot the defection question at Clinton.
HALDWANI – An NGO, “Navchetna”, stages a motivational workshop in Haldwani for 109 differently abled children to bring them to the mainstream of society. 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.
LONDON – Experts have observed a 12-fold increase in the number of babies named Harry in the 16 years after Prince Harry’s 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.
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. 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!.
TORONTO – Two sex scandals in two weeks involving top-ranking officers have shocked Canadians and tarnished the image of the country’s 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.
‘Suspicious’ passenger delays flight from Detroit 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.
NEW YORK – Waitrose, a luxury supermarket chain in Britain, has added cashmere toilet paper to its list of latest luxury items. The company describes the product, priced at 3.50 dollars for four rolls of paper, as the “most luxurious bathroom tissue yet.”
NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Tuesday hoped that the new Constitution in Nepal 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.
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 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.
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. 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
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. According to The Times, Trump’s controversial proposals will include a new village, complete with shops, pubs and cafes.
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. 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.
LONDON – Secret of Britons’ dirty bedsheets is out – and it’s too dirty to be exposed. One in six people also … Original source on Gaea Times at : Half a million Brits change their bedsheets only three times a year!.
WASHINGTON – Alcohol is fast becoming a main reason behind fatal car crashes involving young women drivers in the US, a new study claims. The research team made the observation after assessing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data on fatal road traffic collisions for the years 1995 to 2007.
MELBOURNE – People believing in the existence of the extra terrestrial and UFO say a new video uploaded onto YouTube shows an alien plane either entering or leaving the Earth. The anonymous researcher, who put up the …. Read the original article : New YouTube clip sparks UFO debate.
CHANDIGARH – The Haryana government has announced that its women employees can take leave for two years for child care. The special leave to women employees can be availed by them anytime and in spells during their entire service, a state government spokesman said here Thursday.
LONDON – The UK’s Public Record Office has released new UFO-related files. One of the most bewildering reports listed relates to an object flying [..] Read the original article: here.
LONDON – Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill had asked his senior aids to look into claims of UFO sightings as fears of an invasion by aliens were quite common at the time, it has emerged. Churchill wanted to know if flying saucers seen all over the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Winston Churchill’s UFO investigation revealed.
INDORE – Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh on Thursday apologised to party colleagues for taking some poor decisions while leading the party. Addressing the party national conference here Singh said that he [..] Read the original article: here.
KATHMANDU – Analysts believe that China, which once regarded Nepal with intermittent interest, is now exerting itself more due to concerns that Nepal could become a place of Tibetan agitation. “Nepal has become a very interesting space where the big players are playing at two levels. One is their relationship with … Read more : China, India broadening ties with Nepal for its geopolitical significance.
BRUSSELS – Former Director-General of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), General Ehsanul Haq said on Wednesday that the Taliban and al Qaeda are united against the West, which they see as a common foe in Afghanistan. Speaking on the sidelines of an East-West Institute think tank …. Source : Gaea News Network.
NEW DELHI – An article appearing in the blog — rajagopalan1951.blogspot.com – has said that Members of Parliament are allegedly misusing their diplomatic passports for work and business. According to the article, the External Affairs Ministry has … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Blog says Members of Parliament misusing diplomatic passports for work, business.
Alexander McQueen label to live on CEO Francois-Henri Pinault made the announcement Thursday after paying homage to McQueen, who was found hanged in his wardrobe last week.
February 18, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Hindus have sent greetings to Jewish communities’ world over on Purim, which falls on February 27-28 this year. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a release in Nevada (USA) today, expressed warmest greetings on behalf of Hindu community on Jewish festival of Purim; wishing happiness, peace and joy to all the … Original article on : Hindus greet Jews on Purim.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. should build on Pakistan’s fresh willingness to cooperate against the Afghan Taliban, especially in the wake of the capture of deputy commander Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Karachi ten days ago, feels an expert on South Asian affairs. But according to Lisa Curtis, Senior Research Fellow for South Asia in the Asian …. Original article : US should build on Pak willingness to nail Afghan Taliban: Expert.
SYDNEY – Dr. Alex Wodak, the director of the Alcohol and Drug Service at Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital, has called for legalising cannabis to regulate similarly to what happens in the alcohol and tobacco industries. Addressing a function at the Australian Drug Law and a Civil Society symposium in Sydney, Dr. Wodak said: “In a few … Read : Oz drug expert calls for legalizing, regulating use of cannabis.
LONDON – Reader’s Digest appears to have its days numbered after it went into administration in the UK. The publishing company’s US parent group, Reader’s Digest Association (RDA), and the UK Pensions Regulator are said to have landed in a dispute over the payment of 125 million pound deficit in its UK pension fund.
WASHINGTON – Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol has alleged that Levi Johnston, the father of her child, is lying about his income to avoid paying child support. Johnston’s lawyers has filed documents in the courts insisting that he cannot pay 1,688.42 dollars a month in child support, as he does not have enough income.
KABUL – The British Army is using a 230-metre long snake-like explosive device as an unlikely weapon against roadside bombs, the biggest killer of their soldiers in Afghanistan. The ‘Python rocket-propelled mine-clearing system’ is attached to a series of rockets and is fired on to an area thought to contain improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Suspected rebels kill 12 villagers in India PATNA, India – Suspected Maoist rebels raided a village in eastern India early Thursday and killed at least 12 people in an apparent act of revenge after several guerrillas were captured and turned over to police.
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Government has accepted Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry’s recommendations that the judiciary is their to safeguard the country’s democratic system “in the best national interests”. It agreed to elevate Justice Saqib Nisar and Justice Asif Saeed Khosa as judges of the Supreme Court and appointed Justice Khalilur Rehman Ramday an ad hoc … Read more »».
BEIJING – Chinese authorities have unveiled tougher measures to clean up the telecommunications industry in the country, and said offensive material transmitted through mobile phones will be the main target of a crackdown on Internet porn. In an official statement on its official website, the Chinese Industry and Information Technology Ministry said that it will introduce … Original article on : China to crackdown on porn transmitted through mobile phones.
KARACHI – The Crime Investigation Department in Pakistan has claimed that arrested Pakistan Taliban commander Abdullah alias Abu Waqas was in Karachi to train 270 teenage girls as suicide bombers. As per CID officials, Abdullah the Taliban commander for Bajaur’s Naimatullah Group, was arrested near Safoora Goth Chowrangi in Karachi.
LONDON – The memoirs of Giacomo Casanova, who is known as the world’s greatest lover, is said to have been bought by the Bibliothhque Nationale de France for 6 million pounds. Casanova’s ‘Histoire de ma vie’ (Story of My Life), one of the literary treasures of the …. Read the original article : here.
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Maharashtra will celebrate shivjayanti today, 19th February, which is the birthday of its greatest monarch Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is said that every year the political parties take the opportunity of the birthday of Shivaji to promote their own party agenda and claim that the party maintains the legacy of … Read more >>>.
Niger junta names squadron chief as its leader NIAMEY, Niger – A junta that seized power in a coup in the West African nation of Niger named a squadron chief as its leader Friday, hours after soldiers announced on state TV that their group was in charge of the uranium-rich country.
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA (GaeaTimes.com)- The United States Army has been probing claims for the past two months which allege that several soldiers were involved in attempting to poison the food supply at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. However, a spokesperson of the basic training post has revealed that no valid information has been available as …. Source : Gaea News Network.
NEW DELHI – Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet against top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy. The court had asked the Delhi Police to file its chargeshet by today.
Vasco-Da-GAMA – Defence Minister A K Antony has said the forthcoming foreign secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan should continue despite there being certain issues and provocations. Replying to a question during a press conference on the sidelines of the induction ceremony of the MiG-29K fighter aircrafts in the Indian Navy here, Antony said it is [..] Read the original article: here.
Vasco-DA GAMA – The Indian Navy on Friday formally inducted the MiG-29 K’ Air Dominance Fighter’ aircrafts in its fleet here. The induction ceremony, which was held at the INS Hansa , the Indian Navy’s premier Naval Station, was marked by a spectacular fly past by the newly inducted fighter aircrafts along with an aerobatic … Read : Indian Navy inducts ‘Air Dominance Fighter’ MiG-29 into its fleet.
KOLKATA//JAIPUR /MUMBAI – With the whole country experiencing a price rise, housewives across India voice their apprehensions and expectations of the Annual Budget for 2010-11, which will be presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on February 26. Meera Biswas, a housewife from Kolkata, says she expects the prices of basic items like rice and vegetables to … Read : Housewives across India voice their expectations prior to budget.
PUNE – Hundreds of youths from all faiths held a candlelight vigil in Pune on Thursday for people who had lost their lives in last week’s blast. Youths, holding placards and banners, emerged in large numbers to show solidarity with the victims and said that they are united against the menace of militancy.
Niger junta identifies its leader as Salou Djibo NIAMEY, Niger – The junta that seized power in the West African nation of Niger says its leader is squadron chief Salou Djibo.
Oil falls below $78 on US dollar rally Benchmark crude for March delivery was down $1.28 to $77.78 a barrel at …. Original article : Oil falls below $78 in Asia as Fed emergency loans rate hike triggers dollar rally.
NEW DELHI – Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram will lay the foundation stone for the construction of an Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, Amritsar, tomorrow. The setting up of ICP along India’s international border is a major imitative, which the Government of India has taken as part of a plan scheme with an initial outlay … Read more »».
LONDON – A survey has revealed that nearly half of unfaithful men have admitted to having had a fling with their friend’s wife or girlfriend the way Chelsea defender John Terry did. The new poll, carried out by dating website benaughty.com, revealed that many love rats have no qualms about cheating on their partner with their … Original article on : Nearly half of love rats admit to doing a “Terry”.
NEW DELHI – Pakistan’s decision to arrest Taliban’s No. 2 man, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and others, was motivated by a fear of losing influence in peace overtures between the United States and the Afghan Taliban, the Christian Science Monitor (CSM) claims in a report. It may have nabbed Baradar so it would control the strongest … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pak moved against Taliban out of fear of losing influence in US-Afghan peace talks: CSM.
ISLAMABAD – US President Barack Obama’s Special Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke has that while Washington supports renewed contacts between Pakistan and India and wants the process to continue, Pakistani leaders should not burden the nascent process with insistence on core issues, specifically Kashmir. Holbrooke said it was encouraging that India had agreed to …. Read the original article : Holbrooke to Pak: Avoid linking Kashmir dispute solution to talks resumption.
ISLAMABAD – US Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke told journalists here on Thursday that the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) money meant for Pakistan were “unfortunately held back” because of accounting reasons would be partially released next week. “This is the money we owed to Pakistan,” he said.
ISLAMABAD – Of the 6,337 Pakistanis detained in various countries, 712 of them are in India, according to The Nation. Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Thursday informed the Senate that 5,136 of these 6,337 have been convicted, while the remaining detainees are under trial.
ISLAMABAD/KABUL – The capture of Mullah Baradar, the deputy commander of the Afghan Taliban, in Karachi recently, and the ongoing the Marja campaign is unlikely to break the Taliban’s will to fight, but there is hope that the mounting pressure will make some members start questioning their allegiance, says the New York Times in a …. Source : Gaea News Network.
3 detained in Haiti return to Idaho Nearly 200 people holding balloons and signs greeted Carla Thompson and Corinna and Nicole Lankford with cheers and hymns when they arrived at the Boise airport early Friday morning.
SURAT – A local court here on Friday awarded life sentence to the three accused in the infamous July 2009 Surat gang rape case that had rocked the city. A Principal and Sessions Judge held the three accused in the infamous gang rape case and sentenced life imprisonment to the accused Sahid Syeed, Tariq Syeed and … Original article on : Surat gang rape case: Three accused awarded life imprisonment.
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.
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.
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.
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 >>.
MANALI – Work to widen one of the world’s highest motorways is underway in Himachal Pradesh.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 >>>.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 – 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.”
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.
Train kills 3 teen girls crossing Florida bridge MELBOURNE, Fla. – Three teenage girls crossing a bridge in central Florida were killed by a freight train as they desperately tried to get out of its way and their helpless friend on the other side could only watch, police said Sunday.
IMPHAL – Around 55 children were brought back to their homes in Manipur after being rescued from an unregistered children’s home in Tamil Nadu. The under-teen children were handed over to their families after being brought back to their native place by the officials of Manipur Child Welfare Council.
LONDON – Renowned British chain Debenham has become the first chain to offer busy shoppers a ten-minute Botox treatment. The company unveiled the wrinkle-smoothing procedure, priced from 170 pounds, in its store in Newcastle.
LONDON – An American couple, obsessed with Apple products, has tied the knot inside the technology giant’s store in New York. Josh and Ting Li became man and wife at the city’s Apple store on Fifth Avenue on Valentine’s Day in a ceremony filled with the company’s products.
WASHINGTON – Cornell McClellan has been revealed as the man who helps keep the Obamas fit and running. The personal trainer, who owns a gym called Naturally Fit in the couple’s hometown of Chicago, continues to help US First Lady Michelle, and sometimes President Barack Obama, by flying to Washington about once a week.
MELBOURNE – Secretary of the Federation of Indian Students of Australia (FISA), Gautam Gupta has over the past two years has been a polarizing figure in the growing public, political and diplomatic controversy over violence against Indian students in Australia. However, he is facing criticism for being a lightning rod for the anger and fears of … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Discontent manager’ aims to control violence against Indian students in Australia.
GANDHINAGAR – In a bid to cleanse its force, the Ahmedabad police is initiating steps to identify rogue elements in the department as also their relatives involved in criminal activities. “We are conducting this internal exercise to identify rogue elements within the force and to also check on their relatives who have a criminal record,” said … Read more »»».
LONDON – Thousands of illegal immigrants have won “squatters’ rights” to remain in Britain permanently after managing to avoid deportation for 14 years under a little known rule. According to British Home Office data, 7,245 immigrants have won the right to live here permanently since the introduction of the rule in 2003.
LONDON – The recent arrest of Taliban’s second-in command Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar from Karachi has highlighted the fact that Pakistan’s financial capital has become a favourite hide out for extremists who are on the run. The American and British intelligence agencies have been pressing Islamabad to act against militants establishing their base in Karachi, which …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Karachi becoming favourite hideout of fleeing extremists.
AMRITSAR – Customs officials confiscated approximately 20 kilograms of heroin worth around rupees one billion in the international market from a drug runner at Amritsar. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has termed this as one of the biggest ever drug seizures in India.
MELBOURNE – Victoria Premier John Brumby has reiterated that assaults on Indian citizens and students in Melbourne are of great concern to him and the Australian Government. Brumby said that the government is working hard to bring down the crime rate, and Victoria is Australia’s safest state.
SYDNEY – Australian Attorney-General Robert McClelland has ordered the Australian Human Rights Commission to conduct a review of “arrangements for dealing with racist material on the Internet.” The decision comes after Australian authorities warned that the existing law was often considered powerless to act against online content, which is responsible for almost one in five racial … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Australia conducting review to beef up law to tackle Internet racism.
HYDERABAD – A 19-year-old pro-Telangana activist, who attempted self-immolation at the Osmania University campus on Saturday, died of burns early on Sunday. Siripur Yadaiaiah, who suffered nearly 80 percent burns, died at the Apollo Hospital, police said.
LONDON – Plans to build a giant mosque overlooking Britain’s top military academy has come under fire after top defence chiefs claimed that the new structure poses a security threat to budding Army officers at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. “Sandhurst has put in an objection on the grounds of security,” News of the World quoted …. Source : Mosque plans near Royal Military Academy leave Brit defence chiefs ‘concerned’.
LONDON – Salman Rushdie has slammed Amnesty International’s association with former Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg, by saying that the charity is suffering from “moral bankruptcy” as it “has lost the ability to distinguish right from wrong.” The Booker prize-winning author, whose plight was championed by Amnesty when he was placed under a fatwa by the …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Rushdie accuses Amnesty International of “moral bankruptcy”.
PUNE – The number of deaths in the February 13 Germany Bakery blast has now reached 14 after Raju Aggarwal, a final year student at Symbiosis Law college, succumbed to injuries at a hospital here on Sunday. Aggarwal, a resident of Kolkata breathed his last in the Jehangir Hospital here.here are several other patients, who continue …. Source : Germany Bakery blast death toll rises to 14.
KOLKATA – Inspector General of Police Benoy Chakraborty, who was on deputation to Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR) was suspended on Sunday for putting the blame on the West Bengal Government for the misuse of the paramilitary forces. Addressing the media at Mednipur on Saturday, Chakraborty expressed his displeasure at the awful planning of security, which he … Read : IG Chakraborty suspended for lashing out at West Bengal Government.
LONDON – A secret British Home Office document has revealed that terrorists are “cleaning” their passports to arouse less suspicion at airports. After making trips to places like training camps in Afghanistan or Pakistan, many plotters apply for a new British passport.
WASHINGTON – The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) wants Pakistan to extradite the Taliban’s second-in command Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who was nabbed earlier this month in Karachi, to an American prison near Kabul for further interrogation. Senior US officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told media persons that Washington is not satisfied with …. Original article on Gaea Times at : CIA wants Pak to hand over Mullah Baradar to Afghanistan for interrogation.
LONDON – Diplomats at several London embassies have been accused of using migrant domestic workers as “modern-day slaves”, depriving them of food and subjecting them to abuse. The migrant workers claim that they were lured to the United Kingdom with promises of good remuneration, but have been beaten, sexually abused and forced to sleep in a …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Spain willing to take in 5 prisoners from Guantanamo, up from 2 as originally announced
MADRID – Spain’s foreign minister says the country is prepared to take in five inmates from the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, rather than two as it had announced weeks ago.
He declined to give the nationalities of the five, … Read : Spain willing to take in 5 prisoners from Guantanamo, up from 2 as originally announced.Mexico-bound BA flight turned back to London on Friday due to passenger ‘data discrepancy’
The passenger, … Read more >>>.Fury over ‘terminally ill’ Lockerbie bomber still living six months after
release‘Teddy McHuggin’ breaks world record by giving 7,777 hugs in 24 hours!
He worked the Las Vegas Strip outside … Read more »».Women should ask for pay rise rather than wait for it to be offered
90pct of Americans would still remarry their spouse
Explosion rocks vehicle in Pakistan’s volatile northwest, killing 3 people
MIR ALI, Pakistan – An explosion rocked a vehicle in Pakistan’s volatile northwest near the Afghan border, killing three people in an area dominated by militants who often stage cross-border attacks against U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan, officials said.
There were conflicting reports about the source … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Explosion rocks vehicle in Pakistan’s volatile northwest, killing 3 people.Groom rows 2,500 miles to wed!
The [..] Read the original article: here.CCTV footage reveals vital clues in German Bakery blast
US apologizes after errant rocket strike kills 10 civilians in Afghanistan
Pak-Iran gas pipeline deal to be signed on March 8
Tale of two men, two religions and one secular identity
Top UN rights body makes 1st review of Iran; US criticizes free speech limits, arrests
Western countries have lined up to criticize abuses in Iran while the country’s allies, including Cuba, Venezuela and Nicarague, plan to defend Tehran’s human rights … Read : Top UN rights body makes 1st review of Iran; US criticizes free speech limits, arrests.Three-day workshop on tribal art opens at IGNOU
British journalist detained by Hamas in Gaza is ordered held for 15 days, Hamas official says
Documentary filmmaker Paul Martin was detained Sunday at a Gaza …. Original source : British journalist detained by Hamas in Gaza is ordered held for 15 days, Hamas official says.Kite festival in Jharkhand
Snow leopard cub rescued from Kashmir
Maoists refuse to release abducted Jharkhand BDO
They demanded for the release of …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Maoists refuse to release abducted Jharkhand BDO.‘Islamic’ gangs took over British underworld following 9/11 ‘fear’: Ex-gangster
“People don’t f*** …. Source article on Gaea Times at : ‘Islamic’ gangs took over British underworld following 9/11 ‘fear’: Ex-gangster.UNICEF to launch several projects to curb child abuse in Pak
Tibetans living-in-exile greet US President Obama
Family members mourn Pune blast victims
Pune bakery bombing won’t scare Israelis, Jews away from India: Chabad House owner
Security tightened at Kumbh Mela after Pune blast
Kailash Keswani, District President of the Business Forum of Haridwar, said the heightened safety measures were essential as the city is a holy place.Pak Punjab Governor sends roses to Sharif on Valentine’s Day!
He also thanked Sharif for “criticising him” during a news … Read more »».Pak sceptical over assurances that India won’t wage war against it: Haqqani
Why Judas betrayed Jesus docu meets with controversy
Five Australian ‘jihadis’ sentenced for terrorism plot
Security forces kill two ‘Hizbul Mujahideen’ militants in J and K
Antony inaugurates Def Expo, advocates indigenisation in defence
Two Britons detained with suspicious gadgets
Upset Hindus ask for immediate withdrawal of Hanuman plush doll
Taliban deny reports about top military commander Mullah Baradar’s arrest
“The …. Read the original article : Taliban deny reports about top military commander Mullah Baradar’s arrest.Darjeeling ‘Toy Train’ to revive tourism
Water contamination at Khemkaran in Punjab
It has been causing them arthritis, loss of teeth, … Original article on : Water contamination at Khemkaran in Punjab.India to explore waterways for cargo movement
Delhi synagogue gets no visitors after Pune blast
India turning to Russia for small arms post-26/11 attacks
Leonid Nikolay Skofenko, the head of KBP Instrument Design Bureau in India, told ANI that ‘Automatic grenade launcher system …. Original source : India turning to Russia for small arms post-26/11 attacks.Nepal President accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Talking to reporters, President Yadav sought increased bilateral co-operation …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Nepal President accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Zardari vows to fight, rules out mid-term elections in Pakistan
Yemeni Qaeda hoping to recruit English speakers, women
“Anyone who can fit in and not attract suspicion” is desirable to the terror network right now, said …. Source article : Yemeni Qaeda hoping to recruit English speakers, women.Brit students ready to sleep around to climb career ladder
Robbers used hairspray to carry out “Largest Diamond Heist in History”!
UK’s fast learning baby takes first steps at just six months!
“We couldn’t believe it when he started putting one leg in front …. Source article on Gaea Times at : UK’s fast learning baby takes first steps at just six months!.UK’s fish and chips preserving regional dialects
While a portion of chips was … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : UK’s fish and chips preserving regional dialects.Oil rises to near $75 in Asia as investors eye crude demand amid light holiday trading volume
SINGAPORE – Oil prices rose to near $75 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as investors looked for signs of improving global crude demand amid light holiday trading.India, Pakistan lose due to confrontationist approach: Musharraf
Vatican to post secret WWII documents online to promote interfaith dialogue
Pave … Original article on : Vatican to post secret WWII documents online to promote interfaith dialogue.JFK’s letters to Swedish mistress up for grabs at 25K dollars
UK unleashes dreaded 65 ton ‘Swiss army knife’ tank against Afghan Taliban for first time
A plough protects the crew as …. Source article : UK unleashes dreaded 65 ton ‘Swiss army knife’ tank against Afghan Taliban for first time.Pune Police confirms use of RDX in German Bakery blast
Security beefed up in Goa following Pune blast
“Keeping in view the ongoing …. Read the original article : Security beefed up in Goa following Pune blast.Security tightened after Maoists kill 24 security personnel
Fur shoes sales pick up in Kashmir Valley
‘Joe the Plumber’ now says Senator McCain ruined his life
1,000 trucks for 1,000 days will be able to clear Port-au-Prince rubble
Sky News quoted …. Read the original article : 1,000 trucks for 1,000 days will be able to clear Port-au-Prince rubble.Bayh not seeking re-election can hamper Democrat’s prospects in US Senate
Huge demand for Indian tailors in Malaysia
According to The Star, some 2,000 traditional Indian tailoring shops are appealing to the Malaysian Government to allow them to hire foreigners, as there is a shortage of skilled local workers.First non-White member will support BNP to the hilt
Maoist sympathisers must condemn Sealdah attack: Chidambaram
The attack on a paramilitary camp at … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Maoist sympathisers must condemn Sealdah attack: Chidambaram.Israel under pressure after disclosure that Hamas man’s assassins used Israeli identities
The sharp criticism of Mossad is making it tough for Israel to maintain its silence …. Source : Gaea News Network.Revelations show King Tut was weak, sickly, but experts say it won’t tarnish boy-king’s image
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 >>>.Economy may grow over 8 percent in fiscal year 2011: Pranab Mukherjee
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.Fearing loss of job, Brit-Indian stockbroker commits suicide
In one last gesture, the Oxford graduate toasted himself with …. Source : Gaea News Network.Bus accident claims 23 lives in Uttar Pradesh
Westminster Dog Show 2010 “Best In Show”: Scottish Terrier Sadie
US to provide ‘ScanEagle’ UAV’s to Pak to boost anti-terror capabilities
Seoul international airport declared best for fifth consecutive year
Lahore’s first-ever fashion week begins
The show, which opened on Tuesday, attracted the presence of the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Lahore’s first-ever fashion week begins.Italian TV chef ‘roasted’ for praising joy of eating cats
“Leave it for three days under a stream or running …. Original article : Italian TV chef ‘roasted’ for praising joy of eating cats.Swiss diver breaks record staying submerged for almost 20 mins!
Wife prayed that terror mastermind would become suicide bomber, UK court told
Hindus and Jews disappointed over Pope not meeting non-Catholic leaders during Malta visit
Russia, US may sign new arms reduction treaty soon
US ‘jihad seekers’ move bail application in Pak court
UK firm creates ‘world’s strongest beer’ with 41 per cent ale
The controversial company advised drinkers to take the …. Source : Gaea News Network.Shift in Obama’s China policy following end of collaboration honeymoon
Hillary Clinton says won’t be emigrating from US if Palin becomes president
“Does the prospect of Sarah Palin one day becoming President …. Source : Gaea News Network.Haldwani hosts motivational camp for differently abled children
” We are trying to provide … Read : Haldwani hosts motivational camp for differently abled children.Harry amongst most popular names in UK, courtesy royal birth
Less time for sex making Brit women wilder in the sack!
Sex scandals rock Canadian armed forces
Detroit flight searched, delayed as passenger showing ’suspicious behavior’ investigated
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 »».Cashmere now added to toilet paper!
“Cashmere provides that stamp of quality to any fashion garment, from a designer suit … Read : Cashmere now added to toilet paper!.President Patil hopes Nepal’s new Constitution would be ready soon
Obama’s Islamic envoy accused of defending man who aided terrorists
After ‘non state actors’, Pak vows no terrorism against India from its
‘governable’ land
‘governable’ land.Trump reveals master plan for ‘world’s greatest golf course’ in Scotland
Trump International Scotland received outline planning permission for the billion … Read more : Trump reveals master plan for ‘world’s greatest golf course’ in Scotland.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!
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.Alcohol behind rising toll of fatal car crashes involving young female drivers
The …. Original source : Alcohol behind rising toll of fatal car crashes involving young female drivers.New YouTube clip sparks UFO debate
2-year child-care leave for women in Haryana government
The Haryana government has decided to allow child care leave …. Original article on Gaea Times at : 2-year child-care leave for women in Haryana government.UFO encounters exposed as UK’s Public Record Office releases ‘X-Files’
Amounting to nearly 6000 pages, which are available online, the declassified files mostly cover UFO sighting incidents from 1994-2000. Many are complete with crude drawings of alien spacecraft.Winston Churchill’s UFO investigation revealed
Please forgive me for poor decisions: ex-BJP chief Rajnath Singh
China, India broadening ties with Nepal for its geopolitical significance
Taliban, Qaeda have common foe in West: ex-ISI chief
Blog says Members of Parliament misusing diplomatic passports for work, business
Parent company says Alexander McQueen’s fashion label to live on despite his death
PARIS – PPR SA says Alexander McQueen’s namesake label will live on despite the tragic death of the designer.
Pinault called McQueen a genius, a poet and a friend.
The designer rose …. Original article : Parent company says Alexander McQueen’s fashion label to live on despite his death.Hindus greet Jews on Purim
US should build on Pak willingness to nail Afghan Taliban: Expert
Oz drug expert calls for legalizing, regulating use of cannabis
Reader’s Digest UK’s days may be numbered
The British publisher …. Original source : Reader’s Digest UK’s days may be numbered.Bristol Palin accuses ex of hiding income to avoid child support
However, he has admitted …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Bristol Palin accuses ex of hiding income to avoid child support.‘Python’ is British Army’s winning weapon against Afghan roadside bombs
Moments after impact, …. Original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Python’ is British Army’s winning weapon against Afghan roadside bombs.Suspected communist rebels kill 12 villagers in eastern India in apparent act of revenge
Nearly 150 attackers set dozens of mud huts with thatched roofs ablaze, burning to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Suspected communist rebels kill 12 villagers in eastern India in apparent act of revenge.Judiciary to strengthen Pak democratic system: Chief Justice
China to crackdown on porn transmitted through mobile phones
Captured Pak Taliban commander was training 270 Karachi girls to be suicide bombers
The Daily Times quoted CID officials, as … Original article on : Captured Pak Taliban commander was training 270 Karachi girls to be suicide bombers.Casanova’s memoirs bought for 6m pounds by Bibliothhque Nationale de France
Shivjayanti: Maharashtra Celebrates The Festival With Gusto
Junta that seized power in West African nation of Niger names squadron chief as its leader
In a statement, the junta named …. Read the original article : here.Fort Jackson Alleged Poisoning Being Probed
Delhi Police files chargesheet against Kobad Ghandy
The special cell of the Delhi Police filed a 1020 page chargesheet against Ghandy.
Meanwhile, a Delhi court has granted permission to the Orissa Police to interrogate Ghandy in connection …. Source article : Delhi Police files chargesheet against Kobad Ghandy.Indo-Pak secretary-level talks should continue despite provocations: Antony
Indian Navy inducts ‘Air Dominance Fighter’ MiG-29 into its fleet
Housewives across India voice their expectations prior to budget
Pune holds a candlelight vigil for blast victims
“When we came to …. Original article : Pune holds a candlelight vigil for blast victims.Niger junta identifies its leader as Salou Djibo in statement after seizing power in coup
Armed soldiers stormed the presidential palace Thursday, kidnapping the country’s strongman president. It is not clear where President Mamadou Tandja is.
The soldiers later announced on state …. Read the original article : here.Oil falls below $78 in Asia as Fed emergency loans rate hike triggers dollar rally
SINGAPORE – Oil prices fell below $78 a barrel Friday in Asia after the U.S. Federal Reserve’s unexpected hike to interest rates for emergency loans to banks boosted the dollar, making commodities less attractive to investors.Chidambaram to lay foundation stone of ICP at Attari tomorrow
Nearly half of love rats admit to doing a “Terry”
Pak moved against Taliban out of fear of losing influence in US-Afghan peace talks: CSM
Holbrooke to Pak: Avoid linking Kashmir dispute solution to talks resumption
US held back on CSF dues to Pak for accounting reasons: Holbrooke
He said the United States would begin … Read more >>>.712 of 6,337 detained Pakistanis abroad are in India
The highest number of Pakistanis (1,228) had been detained in United Arab Emirates (UAE), …. Source article : 712 of 6,337 detained Pakistanis abroad are in India.Baradar’s capture, Marja camapign unlikely to break Taliban will: NYT
3 missionaries detained in Haiti return to Idaho
BOISE, Idaho – Three of the eight missionaries that had been detained in Haiti for three weeks have returned to Idaho.
Corinna … Read : 3 missionaries detained in Haiti return to Idaho.Surat gang rape case: Three accused awarded life imprisonment
CIA post intercept in Karachi behind Mullah Baradar arrest
Barbaric Taliban justice: Court amputates hands of five ‘thieves’ in Orakzai
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
Work underway to widen Manali-Leh highway
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’
Jackie Collins returns with 27th novel ‘Poor Little Bitch Girl’
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
Pak fighter jets pound South Waziristan, over 30 Taliban killed
PPP faction seeks action against Zardari’s advisers for judges’ elevation controversy
Chidambaram invites Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal CMs for anti-Naxal meeting
Oxbridge sex blogger at centre of whodunnit mystery
Sex.com on the lookout for a sugar daddy with $14m in pocket!
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
Youth who fought police for over 35 hours has acute psychosis
FBI concludes federal scientist Ivins acted alone, closes deadly 2001 anthrax-letters case
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
American gay couple takes possession of baby conceived by Indian surrogate mother
Pune Police reassures safety for students
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
“Pakistan’s … Read more »»».3 teen girls crossing Fla. bridge killed by train, while helpless friend on other side watches
The girls and the fourth teenager, a … Original article on : 3 teen girls crossing Fla. bridge killed by train, while helpless friend on other side watches.55 Manipuri children rescued from Tamil Nadu
Saratkumar Sharma, Director, Social Welfare Department said, “We … Original article on : 55 Manipuri children rescued from Tamil Nadu.Debenhams offer 10-min Botox jabs in UK
The entire process was claimed to take around 45 minutes, including 10 minutes for the jabs, handled by qualified physicians.
“Being able to have …. Source article : Debenhams offer 10-min Botox jabs in UK.Apple-mad couple marry at NY store!
The pair met in the Apple store and decided … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Apple-mad couple marry at NY store!.Meet the man behind Michelle Obama’s toned arms
McClellan said he …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Meet the man behind Michelle Obama’s toned arms.‘Discontent manager’ aims to control violence against Indian students in Australia
Ahmedabad police on force-cleansing drive
Thousands of illegal immigrants win squatters’ rights to live in Britain
Introduced in 2003, the squatters’ … Original source on Gaea Times at : Thousands of illegal immigrants win squatters’ rights to live in Britain.Karachi becoming favourite hideout of fleeing extremists
Customs officials seize 20 kilograms of heroin
The contraband substance was being transported in a mini- truck and when it was …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Customs officials seize 20 kilograms of heroin.Assaults on Indian students are of great concern: Brumby
“Victoria’s 150,000- strong Indian community is a vital part of … Read : Assaults on Indian students are of great concern: Brumby.Australia conducting review to beef up law to tackle Internet racism
Pro-Telangana student dies after self-immolation attempt
Protests continued at the Osmania University campus despite heavy police presence.
Earlier, Yadaiah, a resident of neighbouring Ranga Reddy district, set … Read : Pro-Telangana student dies after self-immolation attempt.Mosque plans near Royal Military Academy leave Brit defence chiefs ‘concerned’
Rushdie accuses Amnesty International of “moral bankruptcy”
Germany Bakery blast death toll rises to 14
IG Chakraborty suspended for lashing out at West Bengal Government
Terrorists cleaning passports to avoid detection at airports
A new passport will have no trace of previous visits, News of the World reports.
They …. Source : Gaea News Network.CIA wants Pak to hand over Mullah Baradar to Afghanistan for interrogation
Diplomats in London embassies using migrant domestic workers as “modern-day slaves”
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