Monday, March 08, 2010
25 die in Iraq as nation votes in historic election amid insurgent attacks
25 die as Iraqis defy violence to vote in election BAGHDAD - Iraqis voted Sunday in an election testing the mettle of the country’s still-fragile democracy as insurgents killed 25 people across the Iraq, unleashing a barrage of mortars intent on disrupting the historic day. About 19 million Iraqis are eligible to vote for who will lead ... Original article on : 25 die in Iraq as nation votes in historic election amid insurgent attacks.
Malaysian magazine apologises to Christians over sting operation
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s Al-Islam magazine has apologised for “unintentionally hurting the feelings of Christians” after it emerged that its reporters had posed as Christians and participated in a mass at the St Anthony’s Church to investigate the allegations of apostasy. “The two reporters involved also tendered their apology for not realising that what they have ... Read more >>.
STIMULUS WATCH: Complaints from black, Latino businesses rise as they get fewer stimulus bucks
STIMULUS WATCH: Less stimulus for minority firms WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is hearing a rising chorus of demands to steer more stimulus money to Hispanic and black businesses. Those businesses are getting a disproportionately small number of federal stimulus contracts. Latinos own 6.8 percent of businesses but have received only 1.7 percent of federal stimulus contracts .... Read the original article : STIMULUS WATCH: Complaints from black, Latino businesses rise as they get fewer stimulus bucks.
Malaysia opposition fires MP in 'Allah' dispute, losing 4th lawmaker in less than a month
Malaysia opposition fires lawmaker in ‘Allah’ spat KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia’s opposition has fired an outspoken lawmaker who broke ranks with his party in a religious dispute over the use of the word “Allah” by non-Muslims, party officials said Sunday. The move follows weeks of turmoil in opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s three-party alliance, which is battling ... Read more >>.
West Bank settlement casts large shadow on Palestinian statehood hopes
Settlement deep in West Bank seen as peace spoiler ARIEL, West Bank - Ariel has ambitions of becoming a city, and already boasts 19,000 people, a college, a $10 million sports complex, and a four-lane highway leading to it. But Ariel is a West Bank settlement, and its geography casts a heavy shadow over Palestinian hopes of .... Original source : West Bank settlement casts large shadow on Palestinian statehood hopes.
"The T.A.M.I. Show" On DVD
LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- One of best rock movies of all time “The T.A.M.I. Show: Collector’s Edition” is slotted for a March release this year. The legendary movie includes all live performances from master performers like Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chuck Berry & Beach Boys along with the Supremes. In director Steve Binders words, ‘T.A.M.I. Show’ ... Read more »»».
Toyota aims to refute critic who blames electronics, not gas pedals, for sudden acceleration
Toyota disputes critic who blames electronics NEW YORK - Toyota Motor Corp. plans Monday to try to undercut suggestions that its electronics systems caused the sudden acceleration problems that led to the recall of more than 8 million vehicles. The automaker plans an event in which it will seek to debunk a critic .... Original source : Toyota aims to refute critic who blames electronics, not gas pedals, for sudden acceleration.
Apricot kernels may help fight cancer
MELBOURNE - A man diagnosed with a rare, incurable lymphoma claims that he has been able to cheat death for 13 years by eating apricot kernels. Paul Reid insists that the “cancer-killing” properties in the kernels, rich in vitamin B17, and a strict vegetarian diet have cured him, despite the doctors telling him he would live ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Apricot kernels may help fight cancer.
Officials: Fighting erupts between Taliban, other militants in Afghanistan; at least 50 dead
Taliban, other militants battle in Afghan province KABUL - Gunbattles between the Taliban and another Islamist faction have left at least 50 fighters dead in northeastern Afghanistan, as militants apparently fought over control of several villages where the government has almost no presence, officials said Sunday. Fierce clashes were continuing Sunday, with militants using heavy machine guns ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Officials: Fighting erupts between Taliban, other militants in Afghanistan; at least 50 dead.
China says boy chosen by Dalai Lama as Panchen Lama is living normal life with family in Tibet
China says missing Panchen Lama is living in Tibet BEIJING - A boy who disappeared after being named Tibetan Buddhism’s second-highest figure by the Dalai Lama is living with his family somewhere in Tibet, the Himalayan region’s Chinese-appointed governor said Sunday. Speaking to reporters in Beijing, Padma Choling gave no other details about the boy, Gendun Choekyi .... Source : China says boy chosen by Dalai Lama as Panchen Lama is living normal life with family in Tibet.
Apple's 'iKey' to replace the humble door key
LONDON - Computer giant Apple is set to revolutionize the traditional door key with introduction of a hi-tech alternative nicknamed the ‘iKey’. It means people can stop carrying around a bunch of keys, and instead use a single electronic device to unlock their car, front door and gain access to their office. The technology simply requires the ... Read more : Apple’s ‘iKey’ to replace the humble door key.
3.1M Cablevision customers face Oscar night without broadcast amid unyielding feud with ABC
3.1M customers face Oscar night without broadcast NEW YORK - Millions of cable subscribers faced the prospect of Oscar night without the Academy Awards broadcast Sunday after ABC's parent company switched off its signal to Cablevision customers and the two companies blasted each other for failing to reach a deal in a dispute over fees. In dueling ... Read : 3.1M Cablevision customers face Oscar night without broadcast amid unyielding feud with ABC.
Salil Ankola Benefit Match
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Cricket Ka Mahayudh, or the Salil Ankola Benefit Match that it is being better known as, was held on Saturday, Mar 6, in Mumbai, India, at the Andheri Sports Complex. The match, being considered by many to be a sort of prelude to the IPL and the World Cup T20 .... Source : Salil Ankola Benefit Match.