Romanian govt to declassify secret documents on the country’s 1989 anti-communist revolution

Romania declassifies all 1989 revolution documents

BUCHAREST, Romania – The Romanian government will declassify all remaining secret documents relating to the country’s 1989 anti-communist revolution.
Prime Minister Emil Boc said the move would allow the truth to come out without endangering “state secrets” 21 years after the bloody uprising.
The defense ministry said it would declassify over 8,000 … Read more >>.

Thriller or pale ghost of ‘Phantom’? ‘Love Never Dies’ gets mixed reviews from London critics

Critics mixed on Lloyd Webber’s ‘Love Never Dies’

LONDON – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest musical extravaganza has received a mixed reception from London critics.
Some say “Love Never Dies” – a sequel to “Phantom of the Opera” set in a Coney island fun fair – is a thrilling ride. Others think it lacks “Phantom”’s menace – and …. Original article  : Thriller or pale ghost of ‘Phantom’? ‘Love Never Dies’ gets mixed reviews from London critics.

Gurkha activists’ fury over British minister’s attack on cause campaigner Joanna Lumley

LONDON – British Defence Minister Kevan Jones came under fire after accusing Gurkha campaigner Joanna Lumley of “deathly silence” over the allegations that war veterans hoping to settle in UK are being forced to pay hundreds of pounds for legal advice in Nepal.

Gurkha campaigners … Original source on Gaea Times at : Gurkha activists’ fury over British minister’s attack on cause campaigner Joanna Lumley.

Condolence letters after JFK’s assassination published

WASHINGTON – Condolence letters sent to President John F. Kennedy’s widow Jackie after his assassination in 1963 have been published in a new book.

As many as 200 notes were selected from the 1.5 million condolence letters to feature in “Letters to Jackie: …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Condolence letters after JFK’s assassination published.

India meddling into Pak through Afghanistan: FO

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has once again blamed India of meddling in its internal issues through Afghanistan.

In an interview with Geo News, Foreign Office spokesperson Abdul Basit said Islamabad would raise the issue of India’s interference with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai during …. Read the original article  : here.

Soldiers open fire on youths in Nigerian town tense after religious killings; 2 killed

Nigerian soldiers open fire on youths; 2 killed

JOS, Nigeria – Soldiers opened fire on a crowd after curfew and killed two people, witnesses said Wednesday, just days after fighting between Christians and Muslims in the area left more than 200 dead including dozens of children.
Hundreds of people swarmed the streets of Jos on Wednesday morning, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Soldiers open fire on youths in Nigerian town tense after religious killings; 2 killed.

Ruchika case hearing adjourned till April 15

CHANDIGARH – A Chandigarh court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case, which involves former Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) SPS Rathore till April 15 on the plea that his lawyer was still recovering from an assault on him last month.

Rathore arrived in the court accompanied by his lawyer-wife Abha …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ruchika case hearing adjourned till April 15.

Indonesian President admits Bali bomber killed in Jakarta raid

JAKARTA – Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has confirmed that Jemaah Islamiah leader Dulmatin, the key accused in 2002 Bali bombings, has been killed in a raid in Jakarta.

While authorities in Jakarta continued to insist that they are yet to complete forensic test to establish that Dulmatin has been killed, Dr Yudhoyono made the surprise … Read : Indonesian President admits Bali bomber killed in Jakarta raid.

Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur urged to include signs in Tamil

KUALA LUMPUR – The Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has been urged to include Tamil on its signage, as approximately 75 percent people using its facilities speak Tamil.

The Star Online quoted Alternative Action Team president B. Kalaivanar as saying that airline companies like Air India, Indian Airlines and Jet Airways should also include Tamil …. Original article  : Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur urged to include signs in Tamil.

Pakistan’s campaign on water issue against India, Real or a Charade?

NEW DELHI – The Kashmir issue which has been the main rallying point to galvanize support across the social, political and military spectrum of Pakistan for decades seems to be loosing its magic to stoke anti -India sentiments.

Civil society of Pakistan seems to have understood the repercussions state policy of espousing terrorism , following …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pakistan’s campaign on water issue against India, Real or a Charade?.

Shortage of 14,448 officers in Army, Navy and Air Force

NEW DELHI – The Armed Forces are no more considered a viable career option and implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission to make the Services more attractive has not been able to reduce the shortage of 14,448 officers in the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.

The Defence Ministry which is engaged in the task … Read more >>>.

Guwahati to have first five-star hotel

GUWAHATI – Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has laid the foundation stone of Rs 90-crore first five star hotel by Taj Group – Taj Vivanta, in Guwahati in the presence of Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Sons.

Gogoi said this project has been a much-awaited dream of the people residing in the entire region and it … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Guwahati to have first five-star hotel.

Magic of ’70s and ’80s recreated at grand finale of Lakme India Fashion Week

MUMBAI – The grand finale of the Lakme India Fashion Week (LIFW) saw designer Suneet Verma spectacularly recreating the magic of the ’70s and ’80s with his collection titled ‘Night Fever’.

His collection was divided into five segments – ‘Color My World’, ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘Pucchi Prints’, ‘Preppy Argyle’ and ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’.
“What … Read more »»».

Balanced budget or jobs? Meatpackers say Indiana inspection cuts will hurt growing businesses

Meatpackers say inspection cuts are shortsighted

INDIANAPOLIS – Farmers and small meatpackers in Indiana say they are worried the state’s plan to lay off some meat inspectors to save money could hurt one of the state’s few growing industries.
Their fears highlight a dilemma lawmakers in many states face as they struggle to balance budgets: How deeply … Original article on : Balanced budget or jobs? Meatpackers say Indiana inspection cuts will hurt growing businesses.

AP source: Since Christmas Day attack near Detroit, no-fly list nearly doubles to 6,000

AP source: No-fly list nearly doubles since attack
WASHINGTON – An intelligence official says the government has nearly doubled the number of people on the no-fly list since the attempted Christmas Day attack near Detroit.
The official says that in the two months since a Nigerian man tried to blow up a Detroit-bound airplane, the …. Source article  : AP source: Since Christmas Day attack near Detroit, no-fly list nearly doubles to 6,000.

Chidambaram calls on CISF to start R and D unit

GHAZIABAD – Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday asked the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to come up with its own Research and Development (Rand D) wing to meet the growing demands of a changing security scenario.

Interacting with media, on the sidelines of the CISF’s 41st Raising Day, Chidambaram said: “CISF is not like …. Source  : Chidambaram calls on CISF to start R and D unit.

Dozen couples say ‘I do’ on first day legal same-sex ceremonies allowed in DC; more on way

Dozen same-sex couple tie knot in DC
WASHINGTON – At least a dozen couples tied the knot in the District of Columbia on the first day same-sex ceremonies were legally allowed, and many more unions were on the way.

The district on Tuesday became the sixth place nationwide where gay couples can legally get married, joining Connecticut, …. Source  : Dozen couples say ‘I do’ on first day legal same-sex ceremonies allowed in DC; more on way.

Soldiers open fire on youths in Nigerian town tense after religious killings

Nigeria: Soldiers open fire on youths
JOS, Nigeria – Witnesses say soldiers in a Nigerian town at the center of a spate of religious killings opened fire on a crowd of youths that had surrounded a cattle truck driving after curfew.

A nurse told The Associated Press on Wednesday that at least two were killed and five … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Soldiers open fire on youths in Nigerian town tense after religious killings.

Gurshan’s alleged killer may be living in Australia on a fake passport

CANBERRA – Claims that the man charged with the manslaughter of three-year-old Gurshan Singh Channa is living in Australia on a fake passport is being investigated by Australian immigration officials.

“Allegations have been made that the man charged is being investigated for possible … Read more »».

Four Indians charred to death in saree shop fire in Malaysia

MASAI – Four Indian nationals were charred to death in a suspected arson attack that engulfed a five double-storey saree shop in Masai, Malaysia.

Two of the victims had arrived here just two days ago to work here as salesmen.
All four, believed to be in their 20s, have yet … Read more : Four Indians charred to death in saree shop fire in Malaysia.