Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Militants burn vehicles, equipment in attack on Indian road construction camp in Afghanistan


Militants attacks Indian camp in Afghanistan KABUL - Militants launched a pre-dawn attack on an Indian road construction camp in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, burning vehicles and equipment and sending the crew fleeing, authorities said. No deaths or injuries were reported in the attack in Khost province’s Domanda district, the Interior Ministry said in a ... Read more »»».

Bangalore Police may send team to Swami Nithyananda's Malaysian ashram


BANGALORE - The Bangalore Police is planning to send a probe team to Malaysia to unearth any evidence at an ashram linked to scandal tainted Swami Nithyananda, implicated in a sex romp last month. “Through our investigation, we know there is an ashram .... Original source  : Bangalore Police may send team to Swami Nithyananda’s Malaysian ashram.

Cowboys haters, rejoice: Texas Stadium about to be imploded by more than 1 ton of dynamite


After 39 years, Texas Stadium ready for implosion IRVING, Texas - The old stadium for America’s team is about to become a pile of dust and rubble. With the push of a button at 7 a.m. Sunday, more than a ton of dynamite will blow Texas Stadium into pieces. In about one minute, down will go the building .... Read the original article  : here.

Soldiers, police in riot gear massing near anti-government protest sites in Thai capital


Thai security forces mass near protest sites BANGKOK - Large groups of soldiers and police in riot gear are massing near to two encampments of anti-government protesters in the Thai capital. The moves Saturday seemed to indicate that authorities are close to cracking down on the so-called Red Shirt protesters, who have been carrying out disruptive protests ... Original article on : Soldiers, police in riot gear massing near anti-government protest sites in Thai capital.

Mixed feelings at University of North Dakota over end to longtime Fighting Sioux nickname


N. Dakota campus resigned to ‘Sioux country’ end GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The last college to challenge an NCAA edict against American Indian mascots and images began Friday to pick up the pieces from a four-year legal battle that ended quietly with a North Dakota Supreme Court decision. The ruling supported a Board of Higher Education decision ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Mixed feelings at University of North Dakota over end to longtime Fighting Sioux nickname.

Johnny Depp 'wants' Mick Jagger for next 'Pirates of the Caribbean'


LONDON - Johnny Depp wants Rolling Stones lead Mick Jagger to star in the next ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film, sources say. The singer’s bandmate Keith Richards has already been offered a role as the father of Depp’s character, Captain Jack Sparrow.Johnny is working closely with Disney on the next .... Original article  : Johnny Depp ‘wants’ Mick Jagger for next ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’.

Top 10 Concept Cars you Never Dreamt of


For all those coupe lovers who wanna hallucinate beyond the typical cars we bring a a la carte of the top 10 concept cars. Going by the definition, a concept car is prototype made to showcase an idea, new styling, technology and more. The concept cars are getting increasingly popular as the manufacturers are ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Top 10 Concept Cars you Never Dreamt of.

Oz men turn to libido-lowering drugs to avoid sex-related crimes


SYDNEY - Australian men with high sex drives are using testosterone-lowering drugs in order to avoid committing sex related crimes. Health Department figures in Australia showed an increase of 1150 patients each year from 2004 to 2007, who have been undergoing the medication, cyproterone acetate, for sexual deviance. However, Stephen Allnutt, a forensic psychiatrist in private practice ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oz men turn to libido-lowering drugs to avoid sex-related crimes.

Lawyer: witness takes responsibility in Orlando case against Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes


Lawyer: man takes responsibility in Holmes case ORLANDO, Fla. - A witness has taken responsibility for tossing a glass at a woman at an Orlando nightclub, according to the lawyer for Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes who was first accused of attacking the woman. An investigator tracked down the witness, who gave a sworn statement saying he .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : Lawyer: witness takes responsibility in Orlando case against Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes.

Arizona man arrested on endangerment charges after gun discharges inside a Walmart store


Arizona man arrested after gun fires at Walmart PHOENIX - Authorities said a Surprise man has been arrested on suspicion of endangerment when the gun he was carrying discharged inside a Walmart in El Mirage. El Mirage police said the 30-year-old man entered the store around 1 a.m. Thursday and witnesses said he repeatedly fidgeted with .... Original source  : Arizona man arrested on endangerment charges after gun discharges inside a Walmart store.

Unclear if charges possible for adoptive mom who sent 7-year-old back to Russia alone


Law murky for mom who returned adopted Russian boy SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. - A Tennessee woman has stirred international outrage by sending a Russian boy she adopted back to Moscow on a flight by himself, yet local authorities said it’s not clear if she broke any laws. The 7-year-old boy, Artyom Savelyev, was put on a plane with ... Read : Unclear if charges possible for adoptive mom who sent 7-year-old back to Russia alone.

Text of letter from future Pope Benedict resisting defrocking California priest


Text of 1985 letter from future Pope Benedict Following is the text of a November 1985 letter in Latin signed by then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger to Oakland Bishop John S. Cummins. It was translated for The Associated Press by Thomas Habinek, chairman of the University of Southern California Classics Department. Most Excellent Bishop Having received your letter of .... Read the original article  : here.

Handling cash 'brings pain relief'


WASHINGTON - Forget aspirin, hard cash can ease your aches and pains, that’s the conclusion of a new study. In a series of tests, boffins found that participants who counted money felt less pain when their hands were dipped into scalding water. The soothing power of cash also helped them shrug off .... Original article  : Handling cash ‘brings pain relief’.

Gaming giant Activision countersues execs who helped produce blockbuster 'Modern Warfare 2???


Activision countersues 'Modern Warfare' execs SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Two former studio heads overseeing last year's blockbuster video game "Modern Warfare 2″ were fired for insubordination and trying to poach key employees from Activision, the gaming giant alleged in court filings. Activision on Thursday countersued former Infinity Ward executives Jason West and Vince Zampella, who sued Activision ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Gaming giant Activision countersues execs who helped produce blockbuster ‘Modern Warfare 2′.

'Double' will make up for Chelsea's Champions League flop: Ancelotti


LONDON - Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that winning the Double will make up for the club’s Champions League flop. The Blues face Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-finals today and are two points clear of Manchester United at the top of the [..] Read the original article: here.

Oxirail Railway India: Online Ticket Booking


NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Oxirail is a reputed platform for e-ticket booking. OxiRail is very helpful for the railway enquirers who can get various information like the availability of different classes along with fare, Reservation choice berth, Delete option in Advance Ticket Order and Print ticket with/without Oxirail receipt. Oxigen was started in July 2004 .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

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