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.

Tea party leaders try to keep tax day rallies from portraying image of extremists

Tea party leaders anxious about extremists

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Organizers of tax-day tea parties are preparing for their biggest day of the year as thousands of demonstrators participate in local rallies.
Organizers want to project an image Thursday of peaceful people upset by big spending, high taxes and a burdensome federal government. They are striving to … Read more : Tea party leaders try to keep tax day rallies from portraying image of extremists.

Shepherd’s pie is Brits’ favourite home-cooked meal

LONDON – A survey has shown that most Britons consider shepherd’s pie as their favourite home-cooked meal.

The survey also found that UK households were turning their backs on ready-made meals and takeaways in favour of home-baked British classics.
The top five favourite dishes included the traditional roast dinner, followed …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Three killed in Mumbai’s factory fire

MUMBAI – At least three people have been killed after a fire broke out at a garment factory in Mumbai on Thursday.

According to sources, nine fire engines have been rushed to the factory, located at Santacruz West in Mumbai, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Three killed in Mumbai’s factory fire.

Pawar says key members of Kochi consortium want to pull out

NEW DELHI – Union Agriculture Minister and ICC president-designate Sharad Pawar on Thursday disclosed that key members of the Kochi consortium now wanted the team to be based out of Ahmedabad, instead of Kochi.

He said that four members of the team had met him with a request … Original article on : Pawar says key members of Kochi consortium want to pull out.

US therapist says Vatican very confused about nature of sex

MELBOURNE – A Boston-based therapist has claimed that the Vatican continues to remain confused about the issue of sex, and in particular adds that it is nonsensical for the Catholic Church to draw a link between … Original source on Gaea Times at : US therapist says Vatican very confused about nature of sex.

Los Angeles gangs taking over UK streets, says police census

LONDON – Britain is reportedly becoming a battleground for the notorious Bloods and Crips gangs that once brought fear to Los Angeles. ccording to a report in The Sun, a quarter of these gangs have aligned themselves with the two crime networks in London.

A … Read more : Los Angeles gangs taking over UK streets, says police census.

Foam factory in Ghaziabad goes up in flames

GHAZIABAD – A major blaze broke out at a foam factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad District on Thursday.

The incident occurred at around 7 am at the Khanna foam factory in Ghaziabad. As soon as the blaze was reported, fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the …. Original source  : Foam factory in Ghaziabad goes up in flames.

Free Lassi distributed in Coimbatore to beat the heat

COIMBATORE – To beat the scorching heat, a unique initiative has been started in Coimbatore where social workers are now distributing Lassi to the people free of cost.

Jayanthi Priya, who started the initiative, says that they have been doing this service for the past four years now.
“We are … Read more : Free Lassi distributed in Coimbatore to beat the heat.

Malaysian Hindus celebrate Tamil New Year

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Hindus celebrated the Tamil New Year or ‘Varisha Piraippu’ by gathering at temples across the country to seek blessings.

Prayers were held in temples after considering the astrological positions of the stars and planets to match the Hindu calendar.
Jeyenderan R., a businessman from Port Klang, said the day …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

MIC banking on Malay Indian vote to win Hulu Selangor poll

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) and its deputy president G. Palanivel are reportedly going all out to woo the Indian community to win the parliamentary seat of Hulu Selangor on April 25.

According to The Star, the MIC is focusing all …. Source article  : MIC banking on Malay Indian vote to win Hulu Selangor poll.

Drop ‘religion’ from committee for ‘inter-religious’ harmony: Malay muftis

PUTRAJAYA – Malaysian muftis have proposed that the word “religion” in the recently set-up Committee to Promote Inter-Religious Understanding and Harmony be dropped “to avoid confusion”.

Minister in the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Department Jamil Khir Baharom said the muftis felt the [..] Read the original article: here.

Illinois Department Of Revenue: No Tax Returns

ILLINOIS (GaeaTimes.com)- The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced that a huge number of taxpayers in the state have still not filed for the tax returns, despite the fact that the Apr 15 deadline is almost over. However, this has not come as much of a surprise to anyone in the department, who feel that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Illinois Department Of Revenue: No Tax Returns.

Bengali New Year SMS And Greetings

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Today marks the beginning of yet another year according to the Bengali Calendar. This is a festive season for the Bengalis and in states like West Bengal in India, the Bengalis are celebrating the day with gusto and enthusiasm. The first day of the Bengali New Year is called Poila Baisakh. … Read : Bengali New Year SMS And Greetings.

Gunfire breaks out at deposed president’s rally in southern Kyrgyzstan, no injuries reported

Gunfire at deposed president’s rally in Kyrgyzstan

OSH, Kyrgyzstan – Gunfire broke out at a rally where the deposed president of Kyrgyzstan was speaking to supporters Thursday. Kurmanbek Bakiyev was hustled into a car and driven from the scene, and there were no apparent injuries in the crowd.
Bakiyev, accompanied by two of his brothers, returned to …. Original source  : Gunfire breaks out at deposed president’s rally in southern Kyrgyzstan, no injuries reported.

Ramesh promises rigid monitoring of tigers at all reserves

NEW DELHI – Union Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh has said a scientific system to monitor tigers will soon to be implemented in all reserves across India with the aim of countering the poaching of the big cats.

Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Ramesh said:
“Tiger’s status … Read : Ramesh promises rigid monitoring of tigers at all reserves.

Daughters allowed limited time online: Michelle Obama

SYDNEY – US President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama have certain rules for their daughters when it comes to using the Internet.

During her visit to Mexico, Mrs. Obama told CNN that she and her husband limit the use of computers for their daughters, Sasha 8, and Malia, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Daughters allowed limited time online: Michelle Obama.

Carla Bruni docu-drama ‘to release in twelve countries’

LONDON – A new documentary on French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s wife/singer Carla Bruni may soon release in twelve different countries.

The documentary titled ‘The Birth of a First Lady’, apparently shows “how becoming a first lady can change a woman’s life.”
The distributor of the film … Read : Carla Bruni docu-drama ‘to release in twelve countries’.

A sampling of items of remembrance left behind at Arlington’s Section 60 graves

Items of remembrance at Arlington graves
Some of the items left at Arlington National Cemetery at the graves of service members killed in Iraq and Afghanistan:

-Shamrock hat
-Beer cans and bottles
-Manger scene
-Nutcracker
-Shot glass
-Rosary
-Butterfly brooch
-Fishing lure
-Elf yard decoration
-Children’s drawings
-Marine Corps Marathon medallion
-Baby and other family photos
-Georgia Tech pin
-Easter basket
-Church bulletin
-Dog tags
-Military coins, medals and badges
-Driver’s license from Jordan
… Read : A sampling of items of remembrance left behind at Arlington’s Section 60 graves.

Jaswant Singh goes ga-ga over Jinnah in Pakistan

KARACHI – Former Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh’s enormous love for Mohammed Ali Jinnah was once again on show during the launch of his controversial, yet popular book: “Jinnah – India, Partition, Independence.”

Speaking at the book launch function, which was attended by a galaxy of … Read more : Jaswant Singh goes ga-ga over Jinnah in Pakistan.