Pope Benedict XVI to visit Scotland, England for 4 days in September

Pope to visit England, Scotland in September

LONDON – Pope Benedict XVI will visit Scotland and England in September in a four-day visit combining preaching and diplomacy, Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday.
British officials described it as an unprecedented “papal visit with the status of a state visit,” though some of the usual trappings laid on for a …. Source  : Pope Benedict XVI to visit Scotland, England for 4 days in September.

Treasures from Aga Khan collection displayed in Berlin, show underlines breadth of Islamic art

Aga Khan’s Islamic treasures go on show in Berlin

BERLIN – More than 200 items from the Aga Khan’s collection of Islamic treasures are going on show in Berlin in an exhibition spanning a millennium and covering half the globe.
A chestnut leaf delicately inscribed with golden calligraphy greets visitors at the start of the show of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Treasures from Aga Khan collection displayed in Berlin, show underlines breadth of Islamic art.

London’s Jewish Museum reopens after major facelift, telling story of pride and prejudice

London Jewish Museum reopens after major facelift

LONDON – They are icons of Britain: a Victorian-era statesman, a World War I soldier-poet, fish and chips.
They’re also Jewish – evidence of the 1,000-year history of Jews in Britain, whose story is told in a museum reopening this week after a 10 million pound ($15 million) expansion.
“Fish and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

St. Patrick’s Day: To Be Celebrated Tomorrow

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND (GaeaTimes.com)- With St. Patrick’s Day just round the corner, residents across the country of Northern Ireland are gearing up to celebrate the day to the fullest. St. Patrick’s Day is observed every year on March 17, and it is marked with widespread celebrations in the country as well as other nations where … Read more : St. Patrick’s Day: To Be Celebrated Tomorrow.

Egypt TV shows first images of president following operation in German hospital

First post-op images of Egyptian president appear

CAIRO – Egypt’s president appeared on state television talking with his doctors Tuesday in his first appearance since an operation in Germany 10 days earlier, quelling speculation over the state of his health.
The broadcast followed a swirl of rumors and speculation over the 81-year-old president’s health due to a … Read more >>>.

Navratri 2010 Amidst Tight Security

KANPUR, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Navratri is a festival that is celebrated in various parts of India amidst enthusiasm and gusto by the religious people. The festival draws a large crowd to the major places where temples are situated and this forces the administration to beef up the security and police patrol to avoid incidents …. Read the original article  : Navratri 2010 Amidst Tight Security.

German bishop says he did not expect so many sexual abuse cases

German bishop surprised at number of abuse cases

BERLIN – A German bishop says he is taken aback at the scope of sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic church of Pope Benedict XVI’s native Bavaria.
Bavarian Bishop Ludwig Schick of Bamberg told Bayerischer Rundfunk radio Tuesday he had not expected so many cases.
He said, “it is bitter …. Original article  : German bishop says he did not expect so many sexual abuse cases.

US Mideast envoy cancels Jerusalem trip, deepening feud with Israel

US envoy cancels Mideast trip, Israel feud deepens
JERUSALEM – A U.S. envoy’s postponement of his Mideast trip appeared Tuesday to deepen one of the worst U.S.-Israeli feuds in memory – even as Israel’s foreign minister signaled his government had no intention of curtailing the contentious construction at the heart of the row.
Hundreds of …. Source  : US Mideast envoy cancels Jerusalem trip, deepening feud with Israel.

Happy Ugadi Scraps, SMS Doing The Round

BANGALORE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Ugadi, the beginning of a new year for the people of southern India will begin from today, March16. The day is held auspicious as it marks the beginning of a new year. While Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka mark this day as Ugadi, people of Maharashtra celebrate the same occasion but … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Happy Ugadi Scraps, SMS Doing The Round.

Gudi Padwa SMS Contest

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In Maharastra, the festival of Gudi Padwa is celebrated each year with aplomb and enthusiasm by the residents and this year is not an exception either. The households in Maharastra are adorned with mango leaves, neem leaves and a red flower garlands. These items are all tied on the edge … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gudi Padwa SMS Contest.

Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine’s Security Increased

JAMMU, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The security arrangements at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has been stepped up as ordered by NN Vohra, the governor of Jammu and Kashmir. The decision was taken after a meeting attended by the governor and top police officials of the state recently. The governor had said in his …. Source article  : Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine’s Security Increased.