French officials lodge protest against Cameron’s ‘dwarf’ jibe at Sarkozy

LONDON – French officials have lodged a protest against British Conservative leader David Cameron for taking jibes at their President Nicholas Sarkozy’s “dwarf” height.

According to The Independent, Cameron made a comment about “hidden dwarfs” in relation to a photo of himself … Read more : French officials lodge protest against Cameron’s ‘dwarf’ jibe at Sarkozy.

Majority of New Zealanders in favour of merger with Australia

AUCKLAND – A recent poll has found that 40 percent of New Zealanders support a debate about becoming a state of Australia.

According to the UMR Research poll, which surveyed a thousand people on both sides of the Tasman, approximately a quarter of …. Source article  : Majority of New Zealanders in favour of merger with Australia.

Six Mumbai labourers injured as under-renovation buildings collapse

MUMBAI – At least six labourers were injured here as two nearby buildings that were under-renovation by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) collapsed.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Sanjay Mohite said, “Two three-storied … Original source on Gaea Times at : Six Mumbai labourers injured as under-renovation buildings collapse.

British police probing corruption charges against Gurkha charity in Nepal

LONDON – British police is probing allegations that Gurkha soldiers hoping to settle in UK are being forced by the Gurkha Army’s Ex Servicemen’s Organisation (GAESO) to pay hundreds of pounds for legal advice.

The British Ministry of Defence, along with the Ministry … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : British police probing corruption charges against Gurkha charity in Nepal.

Israeli leader urges calm after new rebuke from US over east Jerusalem construction plans

Israeli leader urges calm over row with Washington

JERUSALEM – Israel’s prime minister is urging calm following another stern rebuke from Washington over plans to build 1,600 apartments in contested east Jerusalem.
Benjamin Netanyahu told his Cabinet on Sunday “not to get carried away and to calm down” over the crisis with the U.S.
News of the construction …. Original article  : Israeli leader urges calm after new rebuke from US over east Jerusalem construction plans.

Daylight Saving Time Change 2010 Today

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Every year in spring, half of the world moves its clock sticks an hour further and it has almost become an annual ritual. The daylight saving time will begin on Sunday, Mar 14. According to reports, the U.S. Standard time will be changed at 2 am. The time change will be embraced …. Source article  : Daylight Saving Time Change 2010 Today.

‘Top learner’ Prince Harry to get helicopter wings

LONDON – Prince Harry is reportedly set to graduate as fully-qualified helicopter pilot after coming in the top 10 per cent of his class.

The 25-year-old royal is due to receive his helicopter wings at a special ceremony at the Army Air Corps HQ in May.
“There are few people around more amazed than Harry himself. But …. Original source  : ‘Top learner’ Prince Harry to get helicopter wings.

Two teens arrested in murder case of Indian ‘have-a-go hero’ in London

LONDON – Two teenagers have been arrested over the murder of Indian origin ‘have-a-go hero’ Sukhwinder Singh, who pursued two men who robbed a 28-year-old woman near Barking station in east London.

The teenagers are being quizzed by murder squad detectives, News of The World reports.
Sukhwinder Singh, 31, a father-of-one, was stabbed after chasing thieves who … Original article on : Two teens arrested in murder case of Indian ‘have-a-go hero’ in London.

Chelsea King Memorial Service

POWAY, CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- A public memorial was arranged for Chelsea King, the allegedly murdered teenager who did not return after she went jogging near her home in Southern California. Fittingly enough, the memorial was held at the place the teenager loved the most, the football and athletic track in the school she attended, the …. Original article  : Chelsea King Memorial Service.

Victoria is Australia’s most violent state

MELBOURNE – Victoria is Australia’s most violent state, registering the most homicidal deaths in comparison to the country’s five other states.

There were 185 homicides, which include murder and manslaughter. Of those, 124 happened in Melbourne – two more than the total homicides for all of NSW.
On … Original article on : Victoria is Australia’s most violent state.

Titanic food menu to be re-created for memorial cruise passengers

LONDON – The different delicacies served in the ship ‘Titanic’, which drowned in 1912, will be available to cruisers who get onboard the Titanic Memorial Cruise.

Yvonne Hume, the great-niece of the vessel’s first violinist John Law Hume, has compiled the dishes available in the ship …. Source article  : Titanic food menu to be re-created for memorial cruise passengers.

Pak intelligence claim India used Afghan soil to plot Lahore serial blasts

LAHORE – Pakistani intelligence agencies have claimed nabbing the mastermind of the Lahore serial blasts and one of his close associates in a raid in southern Punjab province, and the extremists have reportedly revealed that the strikes were planned at an Indian consulate in Afghanistan two months ago.

According to sources, Qari Muzammal, the close …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pak intelligence claim India used Afghan soil to plot Lahore serial blasts.

Pope’s spokesperson blasts ‘tenacious plots’ to involve him in Munich sex scandal

LONDON – Pope Benedict XVI’s spokesman Father Federico Lombardi has blasted reports saying the Bishop of Rome allowed a paedophile priest to continue with the ministry during his stint as archbishop of Munich.

In an interview on Vatican Radio, Lombardi suggested that the pope was the victim of a “tenacious plot” to implicate him in Munich …. Source article  : Pope’s spokesperson blasts ‘tenacious plots’ to involve him in Munich sex scandal.

Maharashtra ATS nabs two terrorists

MUMBAI – Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Sunday arrested two terrorists from a suburb, who had come with the mission of blowing up the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plant here.

Sources said the two had come with all plans to blow up the ONGC plant here.
The duo will be produced in the Mazgaon court …. Original source  : Maharashtra ATS nabs two terrorists.

Iran’s secret missile-launching facility revealed

TEHRAN – Iran’s surge towards becoming a nuclear power has taken another stride after satellite images of a new missile-launching facility were revealed.

According to Jane’s, the London-based intelligence group, new satellite images show a launch pad 6.5 miles north-east of the existing Semnan site.
Experts believe that the site could ultimately launch Tehran’s next-generation Simorgh rocket. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Iran’s secret missile-launching facility revealed.

‘Nutty Professor’ creating ‘Nutt slammer: booze sans the harmful effects’!

LONDON – Wives of booze-loving husbands can now take heart: A new drink that gives the same high as alcohol but without the harmful effects is being developed.

The drink is the brainchild of David Nutt, a former chairman of the UK government’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.
Nutt had been sacked from his post … Read more »»».

Royal florists fuel Prince William, Kate Middleton wedding reports

LONDON – Royal florists have further fuelled wedding reports of Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton after talking about the flowers that would decorate the cathedral.

Though the prince has made no announcements, rumours of a royal wedding have been consistently making rounds.
And the speculation was elevated after royal florist Simon Lycett mentioned his dreams … Original source on Gaea Times at : Royal florists fuel Prince William, Kate Middleton wedding reports.

India to conduct missile interceptor test

CHANDIPUR – The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will on Sunday conduct a missile interceptor test off the Orissa coast as part of building a two-layered Ballistic Missile Defence shields.

An indigenously developed Advanced Air Defence missile (AAD) missile will engage and destroy … Original article on : India to conduct missile interceptor test.

4 in 10 Brit women have sex 20 times a month!

LONDON – Forty four percent of British women make love 20 times a month, a new survey has revealed.

However, 36 per cent of women in the UK have sex less than five times a month, reports The News of the World.
The sex survey for ITV1’s This Morning quizzed 3,000 women.
This Morning’s …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 4 in 10 Brit women have sex 20 times a month!.

No ’solid’ evidence about India’s hand in Lahore blasts : Qureshi

ISLAMABAD – While political leaders in the country and some sections of the media wasted no time in pointing fingers towards ‘foreign involvement’, read India, in the series of Lahore blasts, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has admitted that it has no solid evidence to prove the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : No ’solid’ evidence about India’s hand in Lahore blasts : Qureshi.