US missile barrage targets militant stronghold in NW Pakistan, 14 alleged insurgents killed

Missile barrage kills 14 in Pakistan tribal area PARACHINAR, Pakistan - Up to 18 American missiles slammed into a Taliban sanctuary in Pakistan close to the Afghan border Tuesday, killing 14 alleged insurgents in the third such strike since a failed car bombing in New York drew fresh attention to the region, officials said. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s foreign .... Source  : US missile barrage targets militant stronghold in NW Pakistan, 14 alleged insurgents killed.

India tops in originating spam, phishing in Asia: Report

BANGALORE - Hackers have kept pace with India’s leap into the internet world, making the country number one in Asia for originating the highest number of spams and phishing, says a study by global security solutions provider Symantec. "India ranked first in the Asia-Pacific and Japan region and third highest in the world as the originating .... Source  : Gaea News Network.

Kasab may hang this year if no appeal: home secretary

NEW DELHI - The chances of Ajmal Amir Kasab being hanged this year “are quite high” if he does not file a petition challenging his death sentence for the 2008 Mumbai attack, union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai said Tuesday. “It all depends on whether he (Kasab) is going to file an appeal in high court and ... Read more >>.

Lettuce recall expands as FDA investigates Arizona farm as source of E. coli outbreak

Lettuce recall expands as FDA investigates E. coli WASHINGTON - A recall of romaine lettuce that has sickened students with E. coli poisoning is expanding as the government tries to find out where the contamination occurred. The Food and Drug Administration said late Monday that a food distributor in Moore, Okla., is recalling romaine lettuce that came .... Read the original article  : Lettuce recall expands as FDA investigates Arizona farm as source of E. coli outbreak.

Barack Obama's warning against iPod, Xbox

LONDON - US President Barack Obama has criticized new forms of technology, such as the iPod and the Xbox. The leader, while addressing students at Hampton University, Virginia, also pointed out that journalists and news outlets these days have become obsessed with superficial coverage. “You’re .... Read the original article  : Barack Obama’s warning against iPod, Xbox.

Cancer Supportive Care: Oral Palonosetron Approved in EU

The Second Generation 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist Palonosetron, Already Approved as an Intravenous Solution Formulation in More Than 60 Countries Worldwide Including US, EU and Japan, Obtains the European Marketing Authorization for 0.5 mg Oral Capsules LUGANO, Switzerland, May 10, 2010 - Palonosetron 0.5 mg soft gelatine capsule oral formulation has been approved by the EMA (European [...]

Happy Mothers Day! Pow! In lofty Andean city, women celebrate by slugging it out in the ring

Peru moms celebrate their day in the boxing ring LIMA, Peru - Forget brunch. Sports promoters in a Peruvian city are honoring its mothers by inviting them to slip on gloves and head protectors and try to punch each others’ lights out. Sunday’s Mothers Day bouts took place in a grassy, makeshift ring in Huancayo, at 10,500 feet ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Happy Mothers Day! Pow! In lofty Andean city, women celebrate by slugging it out in the ring.

Maoists, government begin number game after strike fails

KATHMANDU - After their six-day general strike failed to oust the ruling coalition of Nepal, the opposition Maoists have begun a number game in a renewed effort to take power while the embattled government is also doing the same to outwit the former guerrillas. The Maoists, who emerged as the biggest party in parliament after a .... Original source  : Maoists, government begin number game after strike fails.

Wikimedia still hosting some pornographic images of children

WASHINGTON - Despite starting a purging operation to remove pornographic images of children on its website, Wikimedia hasn’t managed to remove all the pictures. Last week, after FoxNews.com asked dozens of Wikimedia Foundation’s corporate .... Source article on Gaea Times at  : Wikimedia still hosting some pornographic images of children.

Masters of mediocrity: Kansas City Royals return from dismal road trip looking for answers

Royals back at the bottom of standings KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals can hit, just not at the right times. The starting pitching has been occasionally good, mostly middling. Defending AL Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke hasn’t been as sharp to start this season, yet still should have at least one win. The ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Masters of mediocrity: Kansas City Royals return from dismal road trip looking for answers.

Oracle Introduces Oracle?? Argus Safety Japan 6.0

Enhancements Help Health Sciences Companies Operating in Japan Improve Safety, Facilitate Compliance and Reduce Costs Redwood Shores, CA ??? May 10, 2010 News Facts Oracle today announced the availability of Oracle?? Argus Safety Japan 6.0 (www.oracle.com/us/industries/027624.htm) , the latest version of Oracle's comprehensive pharmacovigilance solution for Japanese health sciences organizations and global companies conducting business in [...]