First black nation’s freedom declaration papers traced

TORONTO – A Canadian student has found the missing printed copy of Haiti’s Declaration of Independence from France more than 200 years ago. Haiti, the Caribbean nation in news because of January’s devastating earthquake, was the first black nation to gain independence from colonial powers way back in 1804.

But the problem was that the original …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : First black nation’s freedom declaration papers traced.

MBA graduate accuses three of rape in Pune

PUNE – A 25-year old Masters in Business Administration (MBA) graduate has charged three men of raping her after abducting her on Thursday.

She had returned from US a month ago, had a job interview and took a cab at Wakad at around 4.30 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dikshit, Reddy to flag off Metro train at Inderlok-Mundka corridor

NEW DELHI – Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Union Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy will inaugurate the movement of a Delhi Metro train along the Inderlok-Mundka corridor on Friday.

” They will flag it off and may travel on it till Paschim Vihar. The …. Source article  : Dikshit, Reddy to flag off Metro train at Inderlok-Mundka corridor.

Prince William helps search missing Aboriginal warrior’s skull

LONDON – Prince William has ordered a search for the skull of a fearsome Aboriginal warrior named Pemulwuy, following his visit to a native community in Australia in January.

The Royal was apparently touched when elders of the community … Original article on : Prince William helps search missing Aboriginal warrior’s skull.

Maoists kill Bihar village doctor

ROHATAS – Suspected Maoists killed a doctor in Bihar’s in Rohtas District on Friday.
According to police, Dinesh Prasad was shot dead in his house.

His family has filed a report with the police, and an investigation is on.
Last month, Bihar Police seized a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Maoists kill Bihar village doctor.

Obama to visit North Carolina company on Friday to promote his jobs-creation programs

Obama to appear in NC to talk about jobs programs
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is pushing his administration’s plans to create jobs, a crucial campaign issue for Democrats as they look toward November’s midterm elections.
Obama planned remarks Friday at a North Carolina company that has hired new workers and expanded its operations with …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Autonomy report on Kashmir, a backward step: RSS

NEW DELHI – Opposing the report for granting autonomous status to Kashmir, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has criticised the Central Government for taking a ‘backward step and said the report is against a 1994 Parliament … Read : Autonomy report on Kashmir, a backward step: RSS.

Healing terror-hit Pakistanis with theatre, flowers

ISLAMABAD – Saying it with theatre and flower shows – that’s what some organisations are doing in Pakistan to make people laugh and rejoice even as the country reels under the onslaught of terror attacks.

A comedy drama festival with the theme “time to share laughing moments” was held here this week, aiming to bring back … Read : Healing terror-hit Pakistanis with theatre, flowers.

India is committed n-liability law: US

WASHINGTON – Saying India has expressed commitment to the nuclear liability legislation, the United States has said it was up to New Delhi to figure out how to move forward on it overriding opposition objections to certain clauses.

“I don’t see that as a sticking point,” Assistant Secretary Of State for South and Central Asian Affairs … Read : India is committed n-liability law: US.

Two militants killed in Rajouri encounter

RAJOURI – Security personnel gunned down two militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Friday morning.

Meanwhile, another fierce encounter between terrorists and security forces is continuing in the Kalakote area, around 200 kilometers north of Jammu.
Two Laskar-e-Taiba militants were killed earlier on March 27 during a fierce gun battle with police and security forces … Read : Two militants killed in Rajouri encounter.

Census will help check illegal mass immigration: Tarun Gogoi

DISPUR – Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said the mammoth countrywide census would help check influx of illegal immigrants into the state.

Talking to reporters here on Thursday, Gogoi said: “It (census) will help us to detain infiltrators in Assam because their (people) names will be recorded. You can check up also whose name will …. Original article  : Census will help check illegal mass immigration: Tarun Gogoi.

Terrorists blow up railway track in Pulwama District

SRINAGAR – Terrorists triggered off an explosive device in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, damaging two to three feet of railway track on the Qazigund-Baramulla route.

No casualties were reported in the blast that took place on Thursday night, around 40 kilometers from Srinagar.
It has been reported that movement of other trains running on the same … Read more : Terrorists blow up railway track in Pulwama District.

Sino-Indian ties most Important: China

BEIJING – Chinese President Hu Jintao has said that Beijing regards its relationship with New Delhi as one of the most important bilateral ties.

Speaking on the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and China, Hu said that China is ready to strengthen friendship, deepen mutual trust and expand cooperation with India.
According …. Original article  : Sino-Indian ties most Important: China.

Jharkhand Government failing to tackle Maoist menace: Congress

PALAMU – The Palamu District Congress Committee has slammed the Jharkhand Government for not tackling the Maoist menace effectively in their region.

Talking to reporters here on Thursday, Congress party leader S S Dhillon said: “The government is watching everything like a spectator. Maoists have become their MLAs. The government is functioning on the basis of … Read : Jharkhand Government failing to tackle Maoist menace: Congress.

Pak’s stake in Afghanistan far greater than India’s: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that his country has far greater stakes in Afghanistan than India due to a shared border and the on-going ‘war on terror’ in the region, adding that Islamabad can not remain oblivious to its ‘legitimate’ concerns in the war-tattered country.

Addressing the Senate on the recent … Original article on : Pak’s stake in Afghanistan far greater than India’s: Qureshi.

US not to intervene in Indo-Pak talks over Kashmir

WASHINGTON – The United States has reiterated that it would not intervene to mediate in talks between India and Pakistan over long pending issues like Kashmir and river water sharing unless both the neighbouring nations asks it to do so.

Talking to media persons at the Foreign Press Centre here, Assistant Secretary of State for South … Original source on Gaea Times at : US not to intervene in Indo-Pak talks over Kashmir.

Pak must do more against Lashkar, other Punjab based ‘India centric’ terror groups: US

WASHINGTON – The United States has said that the relationship between India and Pakistan had improved considerably before the November 2008 Mumbai attacksand it was now imperative that Islamabad should do more to improve ties with New Delhi by curbing the activities of the anti-India extremist groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Interacting with reporters at the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak must do more against Lashkar, other Punjab based ‘India centric’ terror groups: US.

Web site for foreign journalists in China shut down by cyberattack

Web site of China-based journalist club attacked

BEIJING – An organization for foreign journalists based in China has become the latest victim of cyberattacks targeting the Web sites or e-mail accounts of human rights groups and reporters focused on China.
Cyberattacks linked to China have gained more attention since Google Inc. accused Chinese hackers in January of …. Original source  : Web site for foreign journalists in China shut down by cyberattack.

Roman mosaic replica to fetch 25,000 pounds at auction

LONDON – A replica of Roman mosaic, featuring 1.6 million tiny pieces, is expected to sell for up to 25,000 pounds at an auction in June, auctioneers said.

The Orpheus pavement, which dates back to 325 A.D. and was discovered in Woodchester, Gloucestershire, is the largest mosaic found in Britain so far. And it took 10 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Roman mosaic replica to fetch 25,000 pounds at auction.

FBI joins search for missing California family believed to be in Mexico

FBI joins search for missing Calif. family

FALLBROOK, Calif. – The FBI will be briefed Friday on a San Diego County family that has been missing for almost two months.
Sheriff’s Lt. Dennis Brugos said investigators are focusing their search for the McStay family in Mexico, where the FBI has more resources.
Businessman Joseph McStay, his wife, Summer, … Read more >>>.