Operation to protect supply route through north Afghanistan kills 29 militants over 4 days

29 militants die in fighting in north Afghanistan
KABUL – Operations aimed at protecting supply routes through northern Afghanistan from Taliban attack killed at least 29 militants, including two commanders, over four days, the Interior Ministry said Sunday.
Elsewhere, a foreign solider was killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, NATO said, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Operation to protect supply route through north Afghanistan kills 29 militants over 4 days.

Letter from Titanic passenger sells for 55,000 pounds

LONDON – A letter written by a man aboard the Titanic to his wife, saying he did not like leaving her behind, sold for 55,000 pounds Sunday, a media report said.

The letter, written by first-class passenger Adolphe Saafeld, to his “wifey”, gives a rare glimpse into the day-to-day life on the maiden voyage of the …. Source  : Letter from Titanic passenger sells for 55,000 pounds.

Ahmadinejad reviews army parade, says Iran so mighty today no one would dare attack

Ahmadinejad extolls Iran’s military might
TEHRAN, Iran – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran’s military is so powerful today no one would dare attack the country.

The remarks came as Ahmadinejad reviewed a military parade marking National Army Day. The parade and Ahmadinejad’s speech were broadcast live on state TV on Sunday.
Ahmadinejad told the nation that “our armed …. Original article  : Ahmadinejad reviews army parade, says Iran so mighty today no one would dare attack.

Female butt inspires ‘The Big Butt Book’!

LONDON – A glossy coffee table book called The Big Butt Book celebrates the female backside.
According to Seattle born author Dian Hanson, her book explores people’s “perennial fascination with female booty – from small and taut to large and sumptuous.”

The book also contains plenty of artful snaps, reports …. Original source  : Female butt inspires ‘The Big Butt Book’!.

Brussels decrees holidays a human right

LONDON – An overseas holiday used to be thought of as a reward for a year’s hard work, but Brussels has declared tourism a human right.

Under the scheme, British pensioners could be given cut-price trips to Spain, while Greek teenagers could be … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Brussels decrees holidays a human right.

Discovery space shuttle set to return to Earth on Monday

CAPE CANAVERAL – NASA’s space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew are expected to return to Earth on Monday after a 14-day mission.

NASA managers will evaluate weather conditions at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida before permitting Discovery to land.
If Discovery is unable to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Discovery space shuttle set to return to Earth on Monday.

China quake toll mounts to 1,484

BEIJING – The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck a Tibetan area in northwest China’s Qinghai Province rose to 1,484 on Sunday morning, with another 312 declared missing.

Wednesday’s earthquake that measured 7.1 on the Richter scale, is believed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : China quake toll mounts to 1,484.

Sunanda Pushkar a last minute inclusion in IPL bidders group

NEW DELHI – Adding a new twist to the whole IPL Kochi bid controversy, it has been reported that Sunanda Pushkar was a last minute inclusion in a IPL bidders group.

A private television channel has asserted to have found details of the Kochi IPL franchise documents.
“Sunanda Pushkar was not …. Source  : Sunanda Pushkar a last minute inclusion in IPL bidders group.

Ethnic Tibetans distrust China more after quake

JIEGU – Despite outward signs of Chinese Government largesse and ethnic unity, the latest earthquake has exposed stubborn tensions between Beijing and Tibetans.

The earthquake in the Qinghai Plateau, which claimed over 1400 lives, has left most Tibetans more distrustful of the Chinese, even as …. Source  : Ethnic Tibetans distrust China more after quake.

Oz parents forcing girls as young as nine to get legs waxed

MELBOURNE – Girls as young as nine in Australia are being brought into salons by parents to undergo painful hair removal treatments.

While criticizing the practice, NSW Community Services Minister Linda Burney said that mothers should not force their daughters to mature too quickly, reports News.com.au.
“Most … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oz parents forcing girls as young as nine to get legs waxed.

Iceland’s volcanic eruptions could continue for months: Experts

LONDON – Experts have warned that Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcanic activity, which is still pumping ash into the sky and disrupting European air traffic, could last for months.

When asked if it is possible to predict when the eruptions might cease, Dr. Pall Einarsson, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Iceland’s volcanic eruptions could continue for months: Experts.

Security agencies probing IPL slush finances

NEW DELHI – Security agencies are reportedly tracking the sources of slush funds to the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams.

There are reports that the security agencies have joined hands with the Finance Ministry to track down the illegal money trails from tax havens abroad.
Income Tax …. Read the original article  : Security agencies probing IPL slush finances.

US lacks long-term policy to curb Iran’s nuke drive: Gates

WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has said the United States does not have an effective long-range policy for dealing with Iran’s steady progress toward nuclear capability.

According to officials, the secret three-page memorandum describes only portions …. Source article  : US lacks long-term policy to curb Iran’s nuke drive: Gates.

KLM says no damage to plane that flew through volcanic ash, wants to resume flights

KLM pushes to resume passenger flights after tests

AMSTERDAM – KLM, the Dutch subsidiary of Air France, says it has flown a plane through the cloud of volcanic ash covering Europe without suffering any damage.
KLM carried out a test flight above Dutch air space Saturday. It says initial inspections afterward showed no damage or irregularities from …. Original source  : KLM says no damage to plane that flew through volcanic ash, wants to resume flights.

Israel seals off West Bank as security precaution for memorial, independence day

Israel seals West Bank as security precaution

JERUSALEM – Israel has barred the entry of nearly all Palestinians from the West Bank as a security measure because of observances for Memorial Day and Independence Day.
The closure is to be lifted at midnight Tuesday.
Israel is always on a heightened state of precaution during national observances. Memorial Day …. Source  : Israel seals off West Bank as security precaution for memorial, independence day.

The Mummy Iufenamun On Display

EDINBURGH (GaeaTimes.com)-The Mummy of Rameses II’s priest Iufenamun is said to be kept on display for all general public at the Royal Museum in Edinburgh. The mummy has been retrieved from the priest’s coffin which contains his body parts and his face. The curators and conservators at the Royal Museum of Scotland had been taking … Original article on : The Mummy Iufenamun On Display.

Icelandic volcanic ash will ground UK for days to come

LONDON – UK’s airspace faces the possibility of not being is use this coming week because the cloud of volcanic ash hovering over the country threatens to stay put until Friday.

Thousands of flights have been cancelled, and airports across Europe have been shut down as the northerly winds are pushing the ash caused by Iceland’s … Original article on : Icelandic volcanic ash will ground UK for days to come.

Luci Baines Johnson Hospitalised

DALLAS (GaeaTimes.com)- Luci Baines Johnson, the youngest daughter of former President Lyndon B. Johnson was on Friday shifted from the Austin hospital to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. On Saturday the personal physician of Luci Baines Johnson, Dr. Dudley Youman said to the media that the former is receiving intravenous gamma globulin treatment …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Luci Baines Johnson Hospitalised.

‘Glee,”A Single Man’ among winners at GLAAD Media Awards

‘Glee’ among GLAAD Media Awards winners
LOS ANGELES – “Glee” has another reason to be happy.

The Fox musical comedy was among the winners at the 21st annual GLAAD Media Awards. The show’s cast and creator Ryan Murphy received the trophy for outstanding comedy series at Saturday’s glitzy ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. Murphy, in … Read more »»».

Lufthansa India Flights Stalled

FRANKFURT (GaeaTimes.com)- Lufthansa Airlines has announced the cancellation of all its flights originating from India and bound for Frankfurt. The decision has been taken to prevent any unwanted accidents which may have occurred as a result of the volcanic eruptions in Iceland. The German airline announced today that the ash cloud formed from the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Lufthansa India Flights Stalled.