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Al-Qaida front group in Iraq claims it's behind triple suicide bombing at Baghdad embassies
Iraq al-Qaida group says it’s behind embassy hits BAGHDAD - Al-Qaida’s umbrella group in Iraq claimed responsibility Friday for a triple suicide bombing outside foreign embassies in Baghdad, which killed more than 40 people. The group, known as the Islamic State of Iraq, posted a statement on a Web site that carries al-Qaida and other militant declarations. The ... Read more >>.
Duchess of Cornwall Camilla breaks leg while hillwalking in Scotland
LONDON - Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, was left with a broken leg after she slipped while hillwalking in Scotland, revealed the Clarence House. The 62-year-old wife of Prince Charles suffered a twisted fracture of her left fibula ... Read more >>.
Oil rises above $87 in Asia as investors eye stronger US economy, possible yuan revaluation
Oil up above $87 on signs of stronger US economy SINGAPORE - Oil prices rose above $86 a barrel Friday in Asia after robust U.S. retail sales in March pointed to growing consumer demand in the world’s biggest energy market. Benchmark crude for May delivery was up 71 cents to $86.10 a barrel at late afternoon Singapore .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Oil rises above $87 in Asia as investors eye stronger US economy, possible yuan revaluation.
HCC Global Financial Products to Offer Transaction Risk Insurance
LONDON, April 8, 2010 - HCC Global Financial Products (HCC Global) announced today the launch of a new line of business focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions' (M&A) Transaction Risk Insurance (TRI); namely Warranty & Indemnity (W&I), Tax Indemnity, and Contingent Risk Transfer Insurance. Thibaud Hervy, Underwriting Director - International, who heads the team, said, "The [...]
Security tight as mourners gather for funeral for prominent South African white supremacist
South African white supremacist to be laid to rest VENTERSDORP, South Africa - Men in camouflage with pistols at their waists and little girls in their Sunday best gathered in northwestern South Africa Friday for the funeral of a white supremacist killed in what has been described as a wage dispute with two young black farmworkers. Security ... Read : Security tight as mourners gather for funeral for prominent South African white supremacist.
N. Dakota high court, board decisions end Fighting Sioux nickname after 4-year legal battle
North Dakota decisions end Fighting Sioux nickname MAYVILLE, N.D. - The Fighting Sioux nickname is gone for good at the University of North Dakota. On Thursday, decisions by North Dakota’s Supreme Court and Board of Higher Education led to the retirement of the long-disputed nickname. The court ruled that the board had the authority to dump the nickname ... Read : N. Dakota high court, board decisions end Fighting Sioux nickname after 4-year legal battle.
Lisa Ray's New Film Releases
LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- The fans of the Canadian born actor Lisa Ray will get to see her in a new film that has been directed by filmmaker Dilip Mehta. The actress who is a victim of a form of cancer known as Multiple Myeloma is waiting for the release of the film ‘Cooking ... Read more : Lisa Ray’s New Film Releases.
Transcript shows airline pilots of plane that ran off runway were musing about sports cars
Transcript: Pilots were musing about sports cars WASHINGTON - The pilots of a regional airliner that ran off a West Virginia runway in January were musing about their dream sports cars moments before aborting a takeoff, according to a cockpit voice recorder transcript. The transcript released Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the pilots of ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Transcript shows airline pilots of plane that ran off runway were musing about sports cars.
Nicotine withdrawal causes dangerous agitation in intensive care patients
WASHINGTON - During intensive care, nicotine withdrawal can cause dangerous agitation in patients, say scientists. Writing in BioMed Central’s open access journal Critical Care, boffins found that compared to non-smokers, agitated smokers were more likely to accidentally remove tubes ... Read more : Nicotine withdrawal causes dangerous agitation in intensive care patients.
Lasarow Speaks at Buckingham Palace
LONDON, April 8, 2010 - Avi Lasarow, managing director of Trimega Laboratories, was invited to speak recently (30.3.10) at a Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) event at Buckingham Palace, attended by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Trimega were invited to speak as a Charter Member of the DofE. The event was a 'Celebration of [...]
Justice Dinakaran shifted to Sikkim High Court
NEW DELHI - Under scrutiny Karnataka High Court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran, was shifted to the Sikkim High Court in a late night decision by the Supreme Court collegium, consisting Chief Justice KG Balakrishnan and Justices SH Kapadia, RV Raveendran and Dalveer .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Archdiocese of Newark Settles
Transcripts of Two Never-Before Deposed Bishops to be Released NEWARK, New Jersey, April 8, 2010 - What: A news conference to announce the settlement of a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Newark and the Diocese of Orlando, release evidence of the church's gross negligence, and deposition transcripts of Newark's Archbishop, and his former Vicar General [...]
Wayward cow freed after spending several days trapped beneath Utah street
Cow spends days trapped beneath Utah street KAYSVILLE, Utah - Rescuers have freed a cow that spent several days trapped beneath a city street in Utah. KSTU-TV Fox 13 reported Thursday that the cow was hoisted out of a storm drain in Kaysville after it was fitted in a harness connected to a tractor. Animal control officers in ... Read more : Wayward cow freed after spending several days trapped beneath Utah street.
Lizard liquor creates stir in Malaysia!
KUALA LUMPUR - Some Vietnamese workers are making news for creating a special brew-homemade liquor fermented with the carcass of monitor lizards. Employed at furniture factories, the workers have claimed that the concoction strengthened their kidneys, and even gave a boost to their libido. Locals, keen to make .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Lizard liquor creates stir in Malaysia!.
Sarah Palin next up for Republican Party activists gathered in New Orleans
Sarah Palin to address gathering of GOP faithful NEW ORLEANS - Next up, Sarah Palin. The spotlight at the three-day Southern Republican Leadership Conference turns Friday to the 2008 vice presidential nominee. The former Alaska governor is among the potential GOP contenders to challenge President Barak Obama in 2012 addressing the gathering of a few .... Source : Sarah Palin next up for Republican Party activists gathered in New Orleans.
Muslim scholar gives 1st US talk since ban was lifted, tells NYC audience he's glad to be back
No longer banned, Muslim scholar speaks in NYC NEW YORK - A Muslim scholar who was banned from entering the United States for years has made his first public U.S. appearance since the ban was lifted, saying he looks forward to when he can enter the country without answering questions from authorities on what he plans ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Muslim scholar gives 1st US talk since ban was lifted, tells NYC audience he’s glad to be back.
US eager to begin formal beef talks with Japan "as soon as possible"
US wants quick start to beef talks with Japan TOKYO - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack pressed Japan on Friday for quick action in planned talks on easing access to its beef market, saying he would put together a negotiating team as soon as he gets home to Washington. Vilsack agreed Thursday with this Japanese ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US eager to begin formal beef talks with Japan “as soon as possible”.
File Sharing may End Soon in UK due to the Recent Approval of Digital Economy Bill
Digital Economy Bill bill was approved by MPs in UK by a majority of 142 votes and it will become a law afterward. According to the bill, everyone will stop to share files online and internet service providers will be compelled to send letters to any of their subscribers if there is any ... Read : File Sharing may End Soon in UK due to the Recent Approval of Digital Economy Bill.
RCB Vs. DC: Deccan Chargers Wins
BANGALORE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The large number of crowds gathered at the Chinnaswamy Stadium were in for a huge disappointment on Thursday night as the home team Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a humiliating defeat against the visiting team, Deccan Chargers. When the highly anticipated match commenced last night, the home crowd cheered and applauded their .... Source : RCB Vs. DC: Deccan Chargers Wins.
ACIS Secures GBP5m Dorset County Council Contract DfT Funded Weymouth Transport Package for 2012 Games
CAMBRIDGE, England, April 8, 2010 - Cambridge-based ACIS (Advanced Communication and Information Systems) today announced the award of a GBP5m contract to supply the Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) system for Dorset County Council's Weymouth Showcase scheme. ACIS will deliver the first element of the Department for Transport funded transport package for the 2012 Games. [...]
CarDelMar Celebrates its 5th Birthday
A Special Anniversary for CarDelMar HAMBURG, Germany, April 8, 2010 - CarDelMar, the online car broker celebrates its fifth birthday; as part of the special anniversary from 12.04.10 customers will be able to benefit from a special treat: For five days only all customers will receive a 15% discount off their next booking. Benefit from [...]
'Erotic' painting disowned by Picasso expected to have US debut in major exhibit at NYC museum
Disowned Picasso painting to have US debut in NYC NEW YORK - A painting disowned by Pablo Picasso is expected to have its U.S. debut in a major exhibit of his work at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, though it’s unlikely to be a highlight of the show. Questions have been raised about the authenticity .... Original article : ‘Erotic’ painting disowned by Picasso expected to have US debut in major exhibit at NYC museum.