Foreigners teach underprivileged children in Varanasi

VARANASI – Foreign teachers have taken up the noble initiative of imparting social and environmental education to the underprivileged children at a school run by the Aghor foundation in Varanasi.

Under the guidance of Baba Harihar Ramji, founder of the Aghor Foundation, the Italian couple, Loknath and Kamala has undertaken a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Indore Zoo celebrates birthday of two white tigers

INDORE – Indore Zoo celebrated the birthday of two white tigers living there with an objective to propagate ‘Save Tiger’ amongst the people.

The birthday bash for the tigers Riddhi and Siddhi was organised jointly by the civic authorities and a voluntary organisation. The whole … Read more »»».

Pak actress serves a legal notice to Asif

LAHORE – Pakistani film and TV actress Veena Malik has served a legal notice to her former boyfriend and Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif for recovery of Rs 3.4 million.

The notice, sent through her counsel, reportedly states that Asif was given different amounts on different occasions by Veena …. Read the original article  : here.

Indo-Bangladesh border talks begin

NEW DELHI – The six-day conference between the Directors General of Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) began at the BSF headquarters here today.

Raman Shrivastav, BSF Director General, welcomed his counterpart, the BDR chief Major General Mainul Islam, who has come down with a 19-member … Read more >>>.

After FATA, NWFP, US eying Punjab, Karachi and Quetta for ‘disastrous’ war on terror

LAHORE – Jamaat-e-Islami chief Syed Munawwar Hasan has warned that the US is conspiring to extend its never-ending war on terror to Punjab, Karachi and Quetta.

“The drones are now flying over Chaman and Quetta, and there is a possibility of attacks on Karachi in search of the … Read : After FATA, NWFP, US eying Punjab, Karachi and Quetta for ‘disastrous’ war on terror.

1 in 5 Oz women don’t trust men when it comes to shared finances

MELBOURNE – A survey has revealed that when it comes to shared finances 19 percent of Australian women do not trust their partner.

The Women and Money Survey of 1000, conducted by the Westpac Women’s Markets unit, found almost half (47 percent) “believe that …. Source article  : 1 in 5 Oz women don’t trust men when it comes to shared finances.

Jet with 74 aboard makes emergency landing; no injuries

Jet with 74 aboard makes emergency landing

ASPEN, Colorado – Officials say a jet carrying 74 people made an emergency landing at the Aspen airport after smoke entered the pilot’s cabin.
Pitkin County Sheriff’s Deputy Alex Burchetta says SkyWest Airlines flight 5940 made a safe landing Sunday afternoon and there were no reports of injury among the … Original article on : Jet with 74 aboard makes emergency landing; no injuries.

General says Kandahar offensive will wait for US and NATO troop buildup

Kandahar offensive to wait for more troops
KABUL – The top U.S. general in Afghanistan says that an upcoming campaign to secure the city of Kandahar is still some time away.
Without being specific, Gen. Stanley McChrystal says the Kandahar operation will wait for a larger U.S. and NATO troop buildup over the next couple … Original source on Gaea Times at : General says Kandahar offensive will wait for US and NATO troop buildup.

UN offices in Islamabad seek additional security following terror threats

ISLAMABAD – The United Nations has requested the Pakistan Government to deploy additional police and paramilitary personnel to guard their Islamabad offices in the wake of two recent terror threats.

A letter sent by the UN’s resident coordinator in Pakistan to the ministry of foreign affairs identifies 15 …. Read the original article  : here.

Gurshan’s dad says no tension between his family and accused killer

MELBOURNE – The father of murdered three-year-old Gurshan Singh Channa says there was no bad blood between him and his son’s killer, Gursewak Dhillon.peaking through a translator this afternoon, Harjit Singh Channa said he and his son’s accused killer weren’t enemies.

“There were no old frictions in the families,” the … Read more : Gurshan’s dad says no tension between his family and accused killer.

Somali doctor: British yacht couple seized by pirates reunited after weeks of separation

Somali doctor: British yacht couple reunited

MOGADISHU, Somalia – A doctor who treated a British yachting couple seized by Somali pirates says they have been temporarily reunited after weeks apart.
Dr. Mohamed Elmi Hangul of Medina Hospital says Paul and Rachel Chandler were suffering from anxiety from their separation. The two were seized from their yacht Lynn … Read more »».

Shocked Indian community praises Victorian Police for arresting suspect for toddler’s murder

MELBOURNE – The Indian Australian community has praised Victorian Police for their investigation of the death of three-year-old toddler Gurshan Singh, and the arrest of prime suspect Gursewak Dhillon.

Victoria Police denied Indian media reports that claimed that Dhillon’s wife had also been arrested.
“Definitely …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pak police close to recovering abducted UK-born boy: Malik

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik insists that police are close to recovering abducted five-year-old UK-born Sahil Saeed.

“I am hopeful that we will be able to recover the boy within the next few days. I appeal to those who did it that they release the child within 48 hours,” The …. Read the original article  : Pak police close to recovering abducted UK-born boy: Malik.

Gurshan’s parents thank police, Victorians for response to their tragedy

MELBOURNE – The parents of three-year-old Gurshan Singh, whose body was found in grassland behind Melbourne airport, have thanked the Victorian people and police for their response to the tragedy.

An Indian national, who shared a house in Lalor with the victim … Read more »»».

Head of Iraq election commission says results to historic vote expected in days

Iraq election commision head says results in days

BAGHDAD – The head of Iraq’s election commission says results to the country’s historic election will be announced in a few days.
Faraj al-Haidari told The Associated Press that the preliminary results will be announced within two or three days, most likely on Thursday.
Haidari said turnout figures could be … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Head of Iraq election commission says results to historic vote expected in days.

Pak Law Minister nominates himself for lucrative foreign assignment

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Law Minister Babar Awan has reportedly nominated himself for an international assignment worth millions of dollars.

According to reports, the Law Ministry has put Awan’s name at the top of the four-member list of legal experts recommended to the International Arbitration …. Original article  : Pak Law Minister nominates himself for lucrative foreign assignment.

Asia-Pacific region has one of the world’s worst gender gaps: UNDP

NEW DELHI – While Asia and the Pacific can take pride in the region’s vibrant economic transformation in recent decades, this has not translated into progress on gender equality.

Discrimination and neglect are threatening women’s very survival in the Asia-Pacific …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Asia-Pacific region has one of the world’s worst gender gaps: UNDP.

Former aide says Musharraf has no intention to return to Pakistan

LAHORE – A senior aide of General (r) Pervez Musharraf has revealed that the former Pakistan President has no intention of returning to the country.

Musharraf’s former principal secretary, Tariq Aziz, told reporters at the Lakhpat Race Club on Sunday that in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Aafia Siddiqi’s uncle says she visited him in Islamabad to meet Taliban

WASHINGTON – The uncle of terrorism-accused Pakistani national, Dr Aafia Siddiqi, has told a New York jury that the neuroscientist visited him in Islamabad in January 2008, asking him to help her to reach the Taliban in Afghanistan.

The News quoted the New York Times as … Read : Aafia Siddiqi’s uncle says she visited him in Islamabad to meet Taliban.

One killed in police recruitment drive stampede in Mumbai

MUMBAI – One person was killed and eleven injured in a stampede at the Kalina Ground here today.

The stampede occurred during a police recruitment drive.
Over 10,000 candidates had gathered for the recruitment drive. When the gate was opened, all candidates rushed in, resulting in the stampede.
Mumbai’s Additional Police Commissioner …. Source  : One killed in police recruitment drive stampede in Mumbai.