Brit Mums’ slam Liberal Democrat porn plan

LONDON – Mothers in Britain have expressed dismay and anger over a Liberal Democrat plan to let 16-year-olds watch and star in pornographic films.

The controversial policy has faced blistering criticism in the chat rooms of Mumsnet, a popular website for mothers, The Sun reports.
Under the Lib Dems, the legal age for viewing or appearing in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Brit Mums’ slam Liberal Democrat porn plan.

11-yr-old Mexican rape victim wants to keep baby despite pressure to abort

WASHINGTON – An 11-year-old girl in Mexico, who became pregnant after she was allegedly raped by her stepfather, has decided to keep the baby despite pressure from women’s groups to have an abortion.

Pro-life activists in the country said that the girl, who is more than four months pregnant, is enthusiastic about her impending motherhood, even … Read more : 11-yr-old Mexican rape victim wants to keep baby despite pressure to abort.

Indian IVF bill may stop gay couple surrogacy

NEW DELHI – A growing number of male couples from Australia and other Western countries are hiring surrogates in India to bear children, but that might no longer be possible if a draft bill to regulate IVF in India becomes law.

R.S. Sharma, the secretary of the committee writing a bill to govern assisted reproductive technology … Read more »».

Lok Sabha adjourned over phone-tapping issue

NEW DELHI – The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon on Monday after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Opposition created an uproar over the phone-tapping issue, and asked the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, to clarify the government’s position on the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Lok Sabha adjourned over phone-tapping issue.

Swat Taliban claims responsibility for Timergara suicide bombing, target killings

PESHAWAR – The Swat Taliban has claimed responsibility for Saturday’s suicide bombing in Timergara, and the recent killings of five anti-Taliban activists in different parts of the region.

Ten cops were injured in the suicide attack on April 24, when an explosives-laden … Original article on : Swat Taliban claims responsibility for Timergara suicide bombing, target killings.

Pak to approach World Bank to resolve Kishanganga Dam dispute with India

LAHORE – Pakistan Government has reportedly decided to approach the World Bank to resolve the Kishanganga Dam dispute with India as soon as possible.

Indus Water Commissioner Syed Jamaat Ali Shah said the government has decided to contact the World Bank, as no positive result had emerged despite several rounds of talks … Read more >>>.

Australian millionaire leaves daughters $4.50

SYDNEY – A former mayor in Australia has left her three daughters $1.50 each out of her $3.5 million estate because she believed they were involved in the death of her mother.

Valmai Roche, who died in 2009 aged 81, left “30 pieces of silver of the lowest denomination of currency” – or 30 five cent … Read more >>.

BNF chief criticises Shah for inviting Shoaib-Sania for honeymoon

BRUSSELS – Balawaristan National Front (BNF) Chairman Abdul Hamid Khan has criticized puppet Balochistan Chief Minister Syed Mehdi Shah’s offer to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and his Indian wife Sania Mirza to spend their honeymoon in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Khan lashed out at Shah and said that in order …. Source article  : BNF chief criticises Shah for inviting Shoaib-Sania for honeymoon.

Poll victory indicates support for ruling coalition: Malay Indian leader

KUALA LUMPUR – The election of Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) leader P Kamalanathan to the country’s parliament from Hulu Selangor, is a signal that Malay Indians identify themselves with the aspirations of the ruling Barison Nasional (BN). The Star reports.

Kamalanathan has been …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Poll victory indicates support for ruling coalition: Malay Indian leader.

Advani wants Parliamentary probe on phone-tapping issue

NEW DELHI – Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani on Monday has called for the setting up of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe the phone-tapping issue.

Speaking in the Parliament today he asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to give a detailed explanation on the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Advani wants Parliamentary probe on phone-tapping issue.

Suspected US missiles kill 4 alleged insurgents in northwest Pakistan

Pakistan: US missiles kill 4 insurgents in NW

MIR ALI, Pakistan – Suspected U.S. missiles killed at least four alleged Taliban insurgents Monday in northwest Pakistan, officials said.
Three missiles struck a house in the Khaisur area of the North Waziristan tribal region near the border with Afghanistan, said two intelligence officials on condition of anonymity because … Read more : Suspected US missiles kill 4 alleged insurgents in northwest Pakistan.

Princess Beatrice is first royal to complete London Marathon

LONDON – Princess Beatrice, daughter of Duke of York, Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, has become the first in the royal family to complete the London Marathon.

Princess Beatrice and her American boyfriend David Clark were a part of the ‘human caterpillar’ consisting of 34 people.
They were …. Read the original article  : here.

Pope may cancel UK visit over Papal-branded condoms gaffe!

LONDON – The Pope could cancel his planned visit to Britain over a Foreign and Commonwealth Office memo suggesting that he should bless a gay marriage and even launch Papal-branded condoms.

The shocking proposals were contained in official documents drawn up earlier this month by civil servants that mocked the … Read more »»».

Think tank study claims over a million illegal migrants staying in UK

LONDON – A study carried out by the British think tank Migrationwatch has claimed that over a million illegal immigrants are living in the country.

The Sun quoted the study as saying that this figure is double of the previous estimate, and added that it equals the population …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Think tank study claims over a million illegal migrants staying in UK.

Strong need for revival of the Left movement in Pakistan: Pak Editorial

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif had recently highlighted a significant issue concerning the Left movement in Pakistan, when he questioned the silence of the intellectuals who had vowed to bring a revolution in the country in the 1970s.

Sharif …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Strong need for revival of the Left movement in Pakistan: Pak Editorial.

UK Al Qaeda commander planned July 7-style attack on New York subway

LONDON – An Al Qaeda commander is said to have made an attempt to replicate a July 7, 2005 type attack on the New York subway system.

According to The Telegraph, Rashid Rauf allegedly told three Americans to attack targets in the United States in … Read more »».

Witnesses: Hamas activist killed in Israeli army raid in West Bank

Hamas activist killed in Israeli raid in West Bank

BEIT AWWA, West Bank – Witnesses say Israeli troops have killed a wanted Hamas activist in a raid on a West Bank house.
The body of the activist, identified by relatives as Ali Sweiti, was carried out of the badly damaged building at the end of the Monday …. Source  : Witnesses: Hamas activist killed in Israeli army raid in West Bank.

Clashes erupt between two communities in Agra

AGRA – The members of two communities set ablaze each other’s properties in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra city following a verbal clash.

A few shops at Bijli Ghar market area in the city was set on fire by members of a particular community, while in retaliation the members of … Original article on : Clashes erupt between two communities in Agra.

Bush’s ‘memoir’ revealing key decisions in life set for November release

LONDON – Former President George W Bush’s book “Decision Points” which is not a traditional memoir but an account of key decisions in his life, will be released in November.

The publisher of the book “Decision Points: … Original article on : Bush’s ‘memoir’ revealing key decisions in life set for November release.

Now a missile in shipping box on sale

LONDON – A powerful cruise missile that can launched from a shipping container has been offered for sale by a Russian company, raising fears of ballistic weapons infiltration.

Called the Club – K container missile system, the weapon can be loaded onto a lorry, ship, or train and moved into position before launching it, The Telegraph … Read : Now a missile in shipping box on sale.