China city urges citizens to ‘trust the government’ following protest over school attack

China city goes on defense after school attack

TAIXING, China – A Chinese city shaken by one of three back-to-back attacks on schools stepped up security and urged its citizens to “trust the government” Saturday, a day after parents of the injured children protested outside a local hospital.
A dozen police and security guards patrolled the lobby … Read more >>>.

US degree may become passport to green cards

WASHINGTON – An advanced degree from US universities may well prove to be a passport for a US green card, or permanent residency, if a proposal by top Democratic senators to attract the world’s “best and the brightest” is accepted.

India, which sends the highest number of students to the US, stands to benefit most from …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US degree may become passport to green cards.

Azim Premji is India’s Bill Gates: Forbes

WASHINGTON – India’s software tycoon Azim Premji plans to set up a world-class university to train teachers who will fan out to the teacher training institutes in India’s 600 districts.

“It will be a world-class university with a large endowment,” 64-year-old Premji told Forbes magazine noting, “Most of these institutes are a complete mess with …. Source  : Azim Premji is India’s Bill Gates: Forbes.

Rwanda president honors graduates at Okla. college, lawsuit accuses him of igniting genocide

Rwanda president sued amid visit to Okla. college

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rwanda President Paul Kagame honored Rwandan graduates at an Oklahoma university Friday, the same day lawyers for the widows of two African nation presidents killed in a plane crash tried to serve him with a lawsuit accusing him of ordering the men’s deaths.
Kagame, who has … Original article on : Rwanda president honors graduates at Okla. college, lawsuit accuses him of igniting genocide.

Panama police find arsenal of assault rifles, grenades at sociology professor’s house

Panama finds rifles, grenades at professor’s house

PANAMA CITY – Police in Panama say they have found an arsenal of assault rifles, grenades and almost a half million rounds of ammunition at the home of a Guatemalan-born sociology professor.
Professor Vinicio Jimenez of the Chiriqui regional university is under arrest following the raid on his home.
There is … Read : Panama police find arsenal of assault rifles, grenades at sociology professor’s house.

Ariz. lawmakers target Tucson program that emphasizes ethnic literature and history

Ariz. lawmakers target ethnic studies program

PHOENIX – A week after signing an immigration bill that has drawn ire and praise from people around the country, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has another bill on her desk targeting classes that the state schools chief says promote “ethnic chauvinism.”
The measure targets an ethnic studies program from a Tucson …. Original article  : Ariz. lawmakers target Tucson program that emphasizes ethnic literature and history.

NCAA limits number of coaches allowed to hit schools during evaluation period

NCAA rule hits Auburn’s Tiger Prowl
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The en-masse spring recruiting trips by Auburn and other schools have come to an end.

The NCAA passed a rule Thursday allowing a university to send only two coaches to a high school on the same day during an evaluation period, when assistants are allowed one visit to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : NCAA limits number of coaches allowed to hit schools during evaluation period.

Police say Mass. substitute teacher sickened by tainted coffee laced the drink himself

Police: Mass. substitute laced his own coffee

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – Police in New Bedford, Mass., say a substitute teacher who was taken to a hospital after drinking tainted iced coffee has admitted lacing the drink himself.
The teacher, 27-year-old Chad Wunschel, became sick after taking a sip of the drink and spitting it out. That happened … Read : Police say Mass. substitute teacher sickened by tainted coffee laced the drink himself.

AP National News Calendar

AP National News Calendar
Eds: Major scheduled events for May 2010. Note that many events are subject to change at the last minute.
…. Source  : Gaea News Network.

1 person to hospital after exposure to hazardous substance at Utah base

1 to hospital after chemical exposure at Utah base

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Officials say one person has sought medical attention at a hospital after being exposed to a chemical substance at Utah’s Hill Air Force Base.
Davis County sheriff’s Lt. Brad Wilcox says initial reports were that as many as 25 people had been … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 1 person to hospital after exposure to hazardous substance at Utah base.

China orders tighter school security after 3rd attack on students in 3 days

China tightens school security after 3rd attack

TAIXING, China – Armed police will patrol schools in China’s capital after a farmer attacked kindergarten students with a hammer, then burned himself to death in the third classroom assault in as many days.
The government ordered schools across the country to tighten security after Friday’s attack, and anxious parents … Read : China orders tighter school security after 3rd attack on students in 3 days.

Correction: Laptops-Spying on Students story

Correction: Laptops-Spying on Students story

PHILADELPHIA – In a headline on an April 22 story about an insurance lawsuit linked to the alleged webcam spying by the Lower Merion School District, The Associated Press incorrectly said the district’s insurer was not paying related legal costs. The Utica National Insurance Group is paying the costs while challenging … Read more : Correction: Laptops-Spying on Students story.

3 high schools in Ohio, Mich., Colo. finalists in competition for Obama commencement speech

3 high schools finalists for Obama speech to grads
WASHINGTON – Three high schools are finalists in a contest to win President Barack Obama as their commencement speaker.
Obama will make the final selection, to be announced Tuesday.
The schools are:
-Clark Montessori Junior High and High School in Cincinnati.
-Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Mich.
-Denver School … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 3 high schools in Ohio, Mich., Colo. finalists in competition for Obama commencement speech.

Delhi University to pay compensation to radiation victims

NEW DELHI – The Delhi University (DU) will pay compensation to the six people affected by the radioactive material sourced to it and found in the scrap market of Mayapuri in west Delhi and give a job to the dependents of the man who died, a varsity official said Friday.

Rajendra Prasad’s family will be getting …. Original source  : Delhi University to pay compensation to radiation victims.

Delhi University begins web chat, helplines for admissions

NEW DELHI – Delhi University (DU) faculty members were Friday bombarded with admission related queries on its web chat – a new facility started Friday to guide aspiring students. The varsity is also launching admission helplines on Monday.

S.K. Vij, dean of students’ welfare, said: “Today was the first day of DU’s online web chat on …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Delhi University launching helplines for admission queries

NEW DELHI – Delhi University is launching helplines Monday to provide information regarding admissions at the undergraduate level.

According to university officials, the helplines will be separate for the north and south campuses.
“The helplines will be functional Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anyone can call and get their queries answered by … Original source on Gaea Times at : Delhi University launching helplines for admission queries.

Recent violent attacks at schools in China

Recent violent attacks at schools in China

China has witnessed a series of recent assaults by attackers on schools. Many have been blamed on personal grudges or people with psychiatric problems:
- April 30, 2010: A farmer attacked and injured five kindergarten students with a hammer in Shandong province’s Weifang city before burning himself to death. The …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Recent violent attacks at schools in China.