Malaysian women tangled in web of sex myths

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian women have emerged as the most ill-informed in a new survey on sex-related issues carried out across Southeast Asia.

The Kotex BodyLife IQ survey was conducted on 1,800 women aged between 16 and 24 in Malaysia and other …. Read the original article  : here.

320,000 evacuated from eastern Japan following Tsunami alert

TOKYO – Japan has evacuated 320,000 people from its eastern Aomori, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures following a Tsunami alert triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile.

Warning sirens have been sounded in about 50 countries and territories along an arc stretching from New Zealand to Japan.
Waves …. Original source  : 320,000 evacuated from eastern Japan following Tsunami alert.

Vintage cars roll out on the streets of Delhi

NEW DELHI – Sparkling vintage beauties from bygone era rolled out on the streets of New Delhi on Sunday in the 44th Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally.

Delhi’s Lieutenant-Governor Tejendra Khanna flagged off the rally in which around 130 cars are taking part.
The rally commenced from the city’s majestic … Original source on Gaea Times at : Vintage cars roll out on the streets of Delhi.

Security tight in Haryana following Sikh sect protest

ROHTAK/NARWANA – Authorities in Haryana on Sunday imposed strict security measures across the state to prevent any untoward incident in the wake of protests by the followers of a Sikh sect agitating over the filing of a murder case against their chief Gurmeet … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Security tight in Haryana following Sikh sect protest.

Chennai gem and jewellery exhibition enthralls visitors

CHENNAI – The on going 24th edition of ZAK Jewellery Exhibition at Chennai has given an opportunity to jewellery manufacturers to showcase their latest creations.

Organised by Zak Trade Fair and Exhibitions, the Zak Jewels 2010 Trade Fair is among …. Read the original article  : Chennai gem and jewellery exhibition enthralls visitors.

US not sure about Pak’s sudden change in attitude towards ‘refugee’ Taliban leaders

WASHINGTON – While Pakistani security forces have nabbed several top Taliban commanders hiding inside the country, including the Afghan Taliban’s second in-command Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, US officials are uncertain about what exactly has prompted Islamabad to romp up action against these ‘refugee’ … Read more : US not sure about Pak’s sudden change in attitude towards ‘refugee’ Taliban leaders.

Flower show lures tourists to Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH – Scores of tourists and locals thronged the 38th edition of the three-day annual Rose Festival at Chandigarh.

The rose festival, hosted by the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, is considered the biggest flower show in Asia.
The motive behind the festival is to … Read : Flower show lures tourists to Chandigarh.

Son of Hamas founder reveals how he saved Israeli President from terror plot

LONDON – Israeli President Shimon Peres is among the many who owe their lives to the son of a founder of Hamas, according to a dramatic account to be published this week.

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef – Hamas chief …. Original source  : Son of Hamas founder reveals how he saved Israeli President from terror plot.

Poor treatment of UK troops affecting morale, war effort: Army head

LONDON – Britain’s Chief of General Staff (CGS) General Sir David Richards has warned the establishment that defence budget cuts are having a “cumulative and corrosive effect” on soldiers and their families.

In a confidential draft memo prepared for … Original source on Gaea Times at : Poor treatment of UK troops affecting morale, war effort: Army head.

Chile earthquake toll rises to 300, two million overall affected

SANTIAGO – Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet has revealed that the earthquake hitting her country on Saturday has so far claimed the lives of at least 300 people and affected over two million.

“The power of nature has again struck our country,” Bachelet said in a nation-wide address, and declared …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Kate Middleton set to win claim for privacy invasion

LONDON – Prince William’s ladylove Kate Middleton is set to win a controversial claim for alleged invasion of her privacy.

Middleton had threatened to sue a photographer and two British picture agencies over photographs taken of her at Christmas. And now, she’s expected to receive at least 10,000 pounds …. Read the original article  : Kate Middleton set to win claim for privacy invasion.

Al-Qaida double agent details role of Jordanian intelligence, urges attacks on them

Al-Qaida bomber calls for attacks on Jordan spies

CAIRO – An al-Qaida double agent that killed seven CIA operatives and a Jordanian spy called for jihad in Jordan and attacks on its intelligence agency in a new video message posted on extremist Web sites Sunday.
Humam Khalil Abu Mulal al-Balawi also described Sunday in the 43-minute video …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Man eats dog’s heart to ‘prevent rabies’ after bite’

RANCHI – A labourer in Jharkhand, who was bitten by a street dog, killed the animal, cut out its heart and ate it to protect himself from rabies.

After the dog bit him Saturday, Chukna Ganju, 30, a resident of Dakra village, on the outskirts of Ranchi, caught hold of the animal and killed it by …. Source  : Man eats dog’s heart to ‘prevent rabies’ after bite’.

Santosh Desai documents changing Indian middle class in book

NEW DELHI – The love affair of the Indian middle class with modernism took wing with stainless steel, says leading social commentator Santosh Desai in his new book Mother Pious Lady: Making Sense of Everyday India, a racy comment on the contemporary middle-of-the-order India.

Stainless steel managed to meet the deeply traditional needs by being incontrovertibly … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Santosh Desai documents changing Indian middle class in book.

UK council bans Union flag from building over health and safety risk!

LONDON – A council in the UK has stayed away from flying the Union flag over its building because of a possible health and safety risk.

The Colchester borough council’s Rowan House office block has no flag since the building was purchased from Anglian Water …. Original article  : UK council bans Union flag from building over health and safety risk!.

Best pals give birth on same day twice!

LONDON – Best friends Hannah King and Paola Campari-Moss have twice had baby girls on the same day.

The two mothers are such close pals that they even give birth together.
And their latest arrivals were born only six minutes apart.
“It’s such an amazing coincidence after the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Terrorism ‘waiting to strike’ Australia’s air security system

CANBERRA – Aircraft and iconic public places in Australia are vulnerable to terror attacks, security experts have warned.

Gaping holes have been identified in Australia’s air security system that could allow terrorists to plant bombs on planes or steal aircraft to turn them into …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Terrorism ‘waiting to strike’ Australia’s air security system.

Iran opposition group on Pakistan border selects new leader after capture of the old 1

Iranian opposition group chooses new leader

CAIRO – An insurgent group in southeastern Iran has announced the selection of a new leader after its founder was captured by Iranian forces.
The Jundallah insurgency, which says it’s fighting for equal rights for the Sunni minority in southeast Iran, has named al-Hajj Mohammed Dhahir Baluch as the new leader.
The …. Original source  : Iran opposition group on Pakistan border selects new leader after capture of the old 1.

‘Frustrated’ educated ’strivers’ walking the sinister way of ‘jihad’ in Pak

NEW YORK – With the population of unemployed youth growing rapidly and a sluggish economy with very few new job opportunities, young educated men from Pakistan’s middle and lower middle class are turning towards militancy which has made the extremist … Read more : ‘Frustrated’ educated ’strivers’ walking the sinister way of ‘jihad’ in Pak.

YouGov survey says Brown on course to win re-election

LONDON – Gordon Brown is on course to remain Britain’s Prime Minister after the general election as a new Sunday Times poll reveals that Labour is now just two points behind the Tories.

The YouGov survey places David Cameron’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : YouGov survey says Brown on course to win re-election.