Foreign Ministry says Russia has suspended all US adoptions of Russian children

Russia suspends all adoptions to US families MOSCOW - A spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry says all adoptions by Americans of Russian children have been suspended. Andrei Nesterenko said at a televised briefing Thursday that the freeze will be in effect until the two countries reach an agreement on adoption procedures. The announcement comes after an American ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Foreign Ministry says Russia has suspended all US adoptions of Russian children.

Darius Campbell to Take Starring Role in Carmen at The O2

Exclusive Performance for One Show Only LONDON, April 14, 2010 - Darius Campbell has announced he will be performing in The O2's first opera, Raymond Gubbay's spectacular production of Carmen. This will be Darius' first major operatic role since he won ITV's Popstar to Operastar. Darius will undertake the principal role of Escamillo on Sunday 23rd May at 2.30pm, [...]

UAE launches diabetes awareness campaign in schools

Abu Dhabi, April 14 (IANS/WAM) Students, teachers and parents are together attending workshops in UAE schools to learn tips from experts on how to tackle diabetes. More than 250 teachers and school nurses participated in various workshops organised in Al Fujairah and Al Ain to raise awareness about diabetes as part of the three-year-long campaign launched .... Original article  : UAE launches diabetes awareness campaign in schools.

Boyle Explains Airport Mop Fiasco

SUSAN BOYLE has defended her bizarre mop dance at an airport which sparked complaints from fellow fliers - insisting she has a “wacky sense of humour”. The Scottish sensation stunned travellers by dancing and singing into a mophead in a first-class lounge at London’s Heathrow Airport in January (10), while awaiting a flight to .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ginkgo likely to aggravate seizures in epileptics

WASHINGTON - The use of Ginkgo biloba, a top-selling herbal remedy, should be restricted as growing scientific evidence shows it may increase the risk of seizures in people with epilepsy, according to a new study. It could also reduce the effectiveness of anti-seizure drugs, it added. Eating raw or roasted Ginkgo seed or drinking .... Source  : Ginkgo likely to aggravate seizures in epileptics.

Mexico bans junk foods in schools

Mexico City, April 15 (IANS/EFE) In a bid to prevent children from being obese, Mexico has banned junk food in schools and made physical training mandatory for students. The lower house Tuesday approved two laws seeking a ban on the sale of junk food in schools and making physical education mandatory in the country, where 30 .... Read the original article  : Mexico bans junk foods in schools.

Laughter contest to end mental stress of Bihar cops

The state government in Bihar is organising a laughing contest for the police to keep them free from mental stress. Officials said more than 50 percent of the police force across the state are currently suffering from serious health-related problems like AIDS, mental stress, high blood pressures and sugar, prompting the authorities to go for such .... Read the original article  : Laughter contest to end mental stress of Bihar cops.

German theologian Kueng urges bishops to pressure pope on reforming church in crisis

German theologian urges bishops to disobey pope BERLIN - German theologian Hans Kueng is urging bishops to disobey the pope and push for reforms in the Roman Catholic Church. The 82-year-old former colleague and friend of Pope Benedict XVI says the church is in its deepest crisis since the Protestant Reformation after recent revelations of sexual abuse .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

Company: Cyberattack from China targets business in Australia, slows links to media companies

Company: Chinese cyberattack targets Australia SYDNEY - A company in Australia came under a cyberattack from China that was intense enough to slow traffic on part of the country's second-largest broadband network, company officials said Thursday. Among companies affected were Australian Associated Press, the national news agency, and the Australian branch of Rupert .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ansell Partnering With Peugeot Sport Turkiye for 2010 WRC/IRC

'High Performance in Hand Protection' Program Goes International BRUSSELS, April 14, 2010 - Earlier this week, the international racing team Peugeot Sports Turkey(www.peugeotsportturkiye.com/) announced that it will partner with Ansell(www.ansell.eu/) to participate in the rally IRC Series (Intercontinental Rally Challenge) organized by Eurosport Events with the first and only lady team in IRC; national athletes, Burcu Cetinkaya and Cicek Guney. [...]

Expansive Picasso exhibit to open at NYC's Met museum; 2 paintings go on auction block

Major Picasso exhibit to open at NYC’s Met museum NEW YORK - Pablo Picasso fans, rejoice. The Metropolitan Museum of Art will soon be exhibiting its complete holdings of the Spanish artist’s paintings, drawings, sculptures and ceramics, plus 200 works on paper. And auction powerhouses Sotheby’s and Christie’s in early May are offering two rare Picassos not ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Expansive Picasso exhibit to open at NYC’s Met museum; 2 paintings go on auction block.