Parliament panel seeks upgrading of body armour for forces

NEW DELHI – As counter-terror and counter-militancy operations take an increasing toll on security personnel, a parliamentary panel has asked the government to upgrade the quality of body armour and provide them to all paramilitary forces deployed in combat zones.

The recommendation was made by the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Home Affairs headed by [..] Read the original article: here.

Serbia discovers mass grave, apparently containing bodies of Kosovo Albanians from 1998-99 war

Mass grave of Kosovo victims found in Serbia

BELGRADE, Serbia – Officials say a mass grave has been discovered in Serbia, apparently containing the bodies of Kosovo Albanians.
Serbia’s war crimes prosecutor’s office says the grave is located in Rudnica, near the town of Raska, about 180 kilometers (108 miles) south of Belgrade, Serbia’s capital.
The prosecutor’s office … Read more : Serbia discovers mass grave, apparently containing bodies of Kosovo Albanians from 1998-99 war.

Iran tests new missiles at war game

TEHRAN – Iran tested various types of missiles at a war game in the country’s southern waters Monday.

Surface-to-surface, air-to-surface and surface-to-sea missiles were tested at the “Velayat 89″ exercise, which started May 5 and is scheduled to end Wednesday, IRNA news agency reported.
…. Original article  : Iran tests new missiles at war game.

Israel: Jewish construction in disputed east Jerusalem construction will proceed on schedule

Israel: East Jerusalem building will proceed

JERUSALEM – Two days after talks with the Palestinians resumed, Israel says construction for Jews in disputed east Jerusalem will proceed on schedule.
Cabinet Secretary Zvi Hauser acknowledges it will take a couple of years before construction begins on a contentious building project that caused a serious rift with Washington.
But Hauser …. Read the original article  : here.

Dating website to help cheat on cheaters launched in Australia

MELBOURNE – After the emergence of dating websites that encourage infidelity in Australia, another one has been launched to encourage cheated women to cheat back.

Extra-marital dating website gleeden.com was launched in Europe in December, and its creators believe that the key to happiness for victims … Original article on : Dating website to help cheat on cheaters launched in Australia.

Brit woman jailed for kissing a man publicly slams Dubai ‘hypocrisy’

LONDON – A British woman, who was jailed for kissing a man in public in Dubai, has dubbed its strict decency laws as being full of “hypocrisy”.

Charlotte Adams was arrested with Ayman Najafi last November after a local woman complained they had been seen …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tamil Nadu issues tsunami warning

CHENNAI – Chennai’s famed Marina Beach was evacuated on Sunday after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia.

In its wake, the Tamil Nadu Government has issued a tsunami alert.

All shopkeepers on the beach have been asked vacate the … Original article on : Tamil Nadu issues tsunami warning.

Tagore’s paintings under threat in Nepal

KATHMANDU – As the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore begins in India, some of his legacy lies unrecognised and unappreciated in neighbouring Nepal, in dire danger of theft and destruction.

“There are at least three to four paintings by Tagore hanging in public places in Nepal,” says Sangeeta Thapa, art curator and …. Read the original article  : Tagore’s paintings under threat in Nepal.

Lib Dems, Tories may agree on ‘economic deal’ to reassure markets

LONDON – In what could be a decisive factor leading to the formation of a coalition in the House of Commons, Nick Clegg and David Cameron are close to agreeing to an ‘economic deal.’

This is especially significant, …. Source article  : Lib Dems, Tories may agree on ‘economic deal’ to reassure markets.

‘Banned’ JeM organising rallies, holding sermons in Karachi mosque: Report

LOS ANGELES – Despite being banned the Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM), the terror group with which Faisal Shahzad, the confessed Times Square bomber is said to have close links, is operating freely in Pakistan with its leaders holding rallies and delivering inciting lectures and sermons without any check.

The …. Source article  : ‘Banned’ JeM organising rallies, holding sermons in Karachi mosque: Report.

Brit women ‘too busy to take care of themselves’

LONDON – A new survey has revealed that British women do not have time to care for their looks. They barely exercise and almost always resort to takeaway meals.

The survey of 1,000 women by sweets firm Panda Licorice, revealed that 45 per cent spend less …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

US may amend Miranda Rights for effective interrogation

WASHINGTON – After facing flak over providing Miranda Rights to Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad, the Obama administration is in the process of framing a law that would enable investigators to question terror suspects without …. Original source  : US may amend Miranda Rights for effective interrogation.

Times Square bomber’s mentor was let off at JFK airport

NEW YORK – Yemen-based terror suspect Anwar Awlaki, who is said to be the mentor of the Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad, was inexplicably let off at New York’s John F Kennedy airport eight years ago after being apprehended for passport fraud. The Congress …. Read the original article  : Times Square bomber’s mentor was let off at JFK airport.

Suspected Maoists kill ex Chhattisgarh policeman

NARAYANPUR – Suspected Maoists killed a former policeman in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur District on Sunday.

Mangal Dehari was shot near his house on Sunday evening.

Dehari’s sister, Laxmi Dehari, said several men shot him before fleeing from the spot.I was inside the house. Then I heard gunshot and rushed out. … Read more : Suspected Maoists kill ex Chhattisgarh policeman.

Protestors stage sit-ins over proposed visit of Naga leader

IMPHAL – Residents of Imphal staged a sit-in demonstration across the region against the visit of leader of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah, who wants unification and eventual independence of Naga-dominated areas in the north-east.

The protests were held under the auspices … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Protestors stage sit-ins over proposed visit of Naga leader.

Sarah Palin, director Oliver Stone caught in handshaking row

NEW YORK – While Sarah Palin insists in her memoir ‘Going Rogue,’ that she never shook hands with Oliver Stone, the filmmaker insists that he did shake hands with her when they first met.

Speaking at Tuesday’s Time 100 gala, where the right wing pinup and …. Original article  : Sarah Palin, director Oliver Stone caught in handshaking row.

Geoscientists resolve water crisis in villages in Aurangabad District

AURANGABAD – Using revolutionary technological innovations, a team of geoscientists in the drought-prone Marathwada region of Maharashtra has claimed to have resolved the acute water crisis prevailing in the region.

Nearly 73 villages in Aurangabad district, which were facing a severe scarcity …. Original source  : Geoscientists resolve water crisis in villages in Aurangabad District.

BJP parliamentary unit to decide on Jharkhand CM today

NEW DELHI – The parliamentary board of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will today decide the chief ministerial candidate for Jharkhand.

Former Chief Minister Arjun Munda, Deputy Chief Minister Raghubar Das and former Union Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha are … Read more »»».

Pak intelligence agencies warns of attack on security agencies in Punjab

LAHORE – Pakistan’s intelligence agencies have warned about militants planning to target law enforcement agencies in Punjab using stolen vehicles.

According to an intelligence report, which has been forwarded to all concerned authorities, a militant named Abu Bakr was planning to strike in the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak intelligence agencies warns of attack on security agencies in Punjab.

Times Square bomber not Pakistani but naturalised American citizen: Qureshi

KARACHI – Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Faisal Shahzad, the man accused of plotting the botched Times Square bombing, is not a resident of his country but a ‘naturalised American citizen.’

Qureshi, however, said that Pakistan would provide all help …. Source article  : Times Square bomber not Pakistani but naturalised American citizen: Qureshi.

Iran says Brazil and Turkey have offered new proposal for a nuclear fuel deal

Iran: Brazil and Turkey make new nuclear proposal

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran says Brazil and Turkey have offered a new joint proposal for a nuclear fuel deal.
Tuesday’s remarks by Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast come as Tehran seeks to stave off new U.N. sanctions for its defiance of Security Council demands that it curb nuclear activities … Read more >>>.

Red Knights not to offer more than 1-bn dollars to Man U owners

LONDON – The Red Knights, a group of wealthy Manchester United fans, have ruled out offering the club owners in excess of one billion pounds.

The Glazer family bought Manchester United for 790 million pounds in 2005, against a wave of opposition from fans.

The Glazer family, who tomorrow mark …. Original article  : Red Knights not to offer more than 1-bn dollars to Man U owners.

Krishna confirms meeting with Qureshi in Islamabad on July 15

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD – External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Tuesday confirmed that he will be visiting Islamabad on July 15 for talks with his Pakistan counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

Addressing media ahead of his three-day visit to Kazakhstan, Krishna said: “I had a telephonic conversation with … Original source on Gaea Times at : Krishna confirms meeting with Qureshi in Islamabad on July 15.

McChrystal in ‘damage control’ mode after US”tough line’ with Pak post NY plot

WASHINGTON – General Stanley McChrystal, the top US Commander in Afghanistan, has rubbished media reports that soon after the failed Times Square bombing he met Pakistan Army Chief General Parvez Kayani in Islamabad and asked him to launch a military offensive in North Waziristan.

“Yes, there was an …. Source article  : McChrystal in ‘damage control’ mode after US’ ‘tough line’ with Pak post NY plot.

Couples calling it quits for petty reasons, divorce rate rising in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is alarmed at the rising rate of divorce in Putrajaya, a district in Kuala Lumpur. The divorce rate has been increasing by as much as three percent in recent times.

What is more disconcerting is that couples are separating for reasons …. Original article  : Couples calling it quits for petty reasons, divorce rate rising in Malaysia.

US keeping close watch on China’s offer to build nuke power plants in Pak

WASHINGTON – Stressing that countries must respect their individual non-proliferation commitments, the United States has said that it is closely observing China’s offer to build two nuclear power plants in Pakistan.

Speaking during a forum at the Brookings Institution, US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg said Washington is concerned … Read : US keeping close watch on China’s offer to build nuke power plants in Pak.

Was Times Square bomber Pak Taliban’s ‘C’ team?

NEW YORK – Times Square bombing suspect Faisal Shahzad’s explosive device appears to have been odd, and amateurish, and therefore, the question that arises is that if he was trained by the Taliban whose basic field manual has …. Original source  : Was Times Square bomber Pak Taliban’s ‘C’ team?.

Failed Times Square bombing has ‘adversely’ affected ties with US: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi for the first time has admitted that the failed Times Square bombing plot, purportedly planned by a Pakistan origin man, has adversely affected the relationship between Islamabad and Washington.

A private television channel …. Source article  : Failed Times Square bombing has ‘adversely’ affected ties with US: Qureshi.

Times Square bomber Shahzad yet to appear in court

NEW YORK – Times Square bombing suspect Faisal Shahzad, who was arrested May 3, is yet to be presented before a court.

According to a Christian Science Monitor (CSM) report, Shahzad has disappeared from sight, going a week without appearing in court on weapons of … Read more : Times Square bomber Shahzad yet to appear in court.

Indian Navy evacuates anti-Maoist operation injured from Vizag District

VISAKHAPATNAM – Responding with alacrity, the Indian Navy evacuated four tribals and two policemen, who were injured in an anti-Maoist operation in Visakhapatnam.

They were injured in crossfire during a combing operation in the forests of RV Nagar, 95 kilometers from … Original source on Gaea Times at : Indian Navy evacuates anti-Maoist operation injured from Vizag District.

Specially-abled girl participates in paragliding event in Pune

PUNE – A specially-abled girl, Chandrakala Dahare, hailing from Pune, went paragliding at a height of 150 feet.

A student of Kantilal Khivsara College in the city, Dahare owes her paragliding experience to her instructor Anand Munje.

Under Munje’s supervision, Dahare flew from Bavdhan [..] Read the original article: here.

36 students injured in UP school bus mishap

LUCKNOW – At least 36 students were injured when their school bus fell into a deep gorge in Uttar Pradesh’s Ambedkar Nagar District on Tuesday.

According to sources, the bus was carrying students of the Radiant Central Children’s Academy … Original article on : 36 students injured in UP school bus mishap.

Mothers of 3 Americans jailed in Iran have bags packed, wait for visas to visit their children

Moms of 3 Americans jailed in Iran wait for visas

MINNEAPOLIS – Three women whose adult children are jailed in Iran have their bags packed and ready to go.
They’re waiting for the moment they get the all-clear that they can go visit their children.
Iran’s foreign minister said on state television Monday that the Iranian government has … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mothers of 3 Americans jailed in Iran have bags packed, wait for visas to visit their children.

Edmund Hillary house to be relocated to school

AUCKLAND – A house built by Edmund Hillary, the first conqueror of the world’s tallest peak Mount Everest, will be moved to a school named after the adventurer.

The house and the property it was built on was bought for $1.5 million in March 2009, and gifted to the school by Auckland businessman Terry Jarvis. It …. Original article  : Edmund Hillary house to be relocated to school.

Security think tank says Iran can fire nuke missile by 2012

LONDON – The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has said that Iran could fire a nuclear missile by the year 2012.

It said that the Sajjil-2 missile, with a range of 1,400 miles, was test-fired at the end of 2008 and will be … Read more »»».

US drones pound North Waziristan, four militants killed

ISLAMABAD – US drones showered 10 missiles on a suspected militant hideout killing at least four militants in Lawara Mandi area of the volatile North Waziristan region, security officials said.

Confirming the attack, a senior security official, who spoke on conditions … Read more »»».

China to ban public smoking in 2011

NEW DELHI – China will ban smoking in indoor public spaces including working place, public transportation vehicles and some other special outdoor working spaces from January 2011.

Yang Qing, director of the department of women and children’s healthcare and community hygiene under the Ministry of …. Source  : China to ban public smoking in 2011.

‘Irascible’ Chinese villager stabs nine women and children, 2 dead

NEW DELHI – Just a day after a Chinese man killed eight people, another such incident occurred in Shaanxi province in which a knife-wielding villager stabbed two women to death and injured seven other women and children on Monday.

This is the seventh incident just over a … Read more >>.

UAE discusses defence cooperation with China

Abu Dhabi, May 11 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China discussed military cooperation at a meeting of representatives of the two countries here.

Major General Ali Mohammed Subaih Al-Ka’abi, deputy chief of staff of the UAE Armed Forces, met China’s Hu Yaifung, assistant director of Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : UAE discusses defence cooperation with China.

Krishna to visit Kazakhstan, to focus on bilateral energy, hydrocarbon cooperation

NEW DELHI – External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna will undertake a three-day visit to the Central Asian Republic of Kazakstan from May 11 to May 13, during which there will be a review of bilateral ties between the two countries, and an assessment …. Original article  : Krishna to visit Kazakhstan, to focus on bilateral energy, hydrocarbon cooperation.

AFMC Declares Mandatory Courses

COLUMBUS, OHIO (GaeaTimes.com)- All new employees (15,000) for AFMC (Air Force Materiel Command National Security Personnel System) are to undergo a mandatory online training course before they can commence their duties. Sherre Collier, who happens to be the AFMC NSPS (National Security Personnel System) Transition Office program manager said that it’s important that all [..] Read the original article: here.

Militant infrastructure in Pakistan still a concern: Antony

NEW DELHI – Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday said Pakistan’s militant infrastructure is still a matter of concern for India.

Reacting to a query about the resumption of talks between India and Pakistan at a time when there is an increase …. Source article  : Militant infrastructure in Pakistan still a concern: Antony.

Pak police kills militant wanted in Iran consulate official’s murder

Peshawar, May 12 (ANI): The Peshawar police has killed an alleged militant wanted over terror attacks, including last year’s murder of an official with the Iranian consulate, officials said.

Sources told Daily …. Source  : Pak police kills militant wanted in Iran consulate official’s murder.

Unique map shows UK poll results in new light

LONDON – Researchers at the University of Sheffield have created a unique map of the UK, showing alternative images of the general election results.

The image, which is based on population data, shows how many people each political party represents.

Benjamin Hennig, a postgraduate researcher at …. Original source  : Unique map shows UK poll results in new light.

Scotland’s taxpayer-funded job centres offering careers in porn

London, May 12 (ANI): Scotland’s unemployed have expressed their shock at an official state-run Internet site releasing an ad for kinky webcam stars.

The blurb on the Jobcentre Plus page describes how the X-rated role demands sitting naked behind a camera, talking dirty, and “other activities”.

“When I …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Paranoid New York police evacuating Times Square even if they see an empty paper bag

New York, May 12 (ANI): So paranoid are security agencies, including the New York Police Department, that if they find anything suspicious near Times Square, even if it is an empty paper bag, they evacuate people from the area …. Read the original article  : here.

Victorian sex-charge piano teacher ’set up spy camera in toilet’

Sydney, May 12 (ANI): The piano teacher, who sexually abused several children in central Victoria, is said to have installed a spy camera in a homemade toilet used by his victims.

Colin Harold Doo, 51, pleaded guilty at the Supreme Court to 36 charges including 12 counts of committing an … Read : Victorian sex-charge piano teacher ’set up spy camera in toilet’.

Pak, US spar over Times Square bomber’s Taliban link

London, May 12 (ANI): Pakistan and the United States are sparring over whether failed Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad was working under the direction of the Pakistani Taliban.

While officials in Pakistan have denied the link, senior … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak, US spar over Times Square bomber’s Taliban link.

Hizbul Mujahideen militant says Kashmiris still receive training in PoK camps

Jammu, May 12 (ANI): Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant-cum-trainer Mohammad Ashraf, has said thousands of misguided Kashmiri youth are still receiving training in camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Ashraf, who was held by the Army near the fencing at Sawjian in Poonch District along … Read more : Hizbul Mujahideen militant says Kashmiris still receive training in PoK camps.

Bathani Tola massacre: Three sentenced to death, 20 get life term

Ara (Bihar), May 12 (ANI): A court here on Wednesday awarded death sentences to three persons and life imprisonment to over 20 others in connection with the infamous Bathani Tola massacre in Bhojpur District in 1996 in which 21 Dalits were killed.

Additional District and Sessions Judge A K …. Read the original article  : here.

Air India Express Flight Commander Shortage

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Air India Express, which happens to be one of the most low budget global carriers shall offer exciting travel packages for all passengers to the United Arab Emirates. Reportedly, Cleartrip has declared its global booking on low cost global carriers and hotels that includes Air India Express along with Air Arabia and …. Original source  : Air India Express Flight Commander Shortage.

Death sentence to Koli in Nithari murder case

Ghaziabad, May 12 (ANI): A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Wednesday awarded death sentence to Surender Koli, who was found guilty of murdering seven-year-old Aarti in Noida’s Nithari village.

Earlier on May 5, the court had fixed May … Original article on : Death sentence to Koli in Nithari murder case.

40 terror camps active in Pakistan: Antony

NEW DELHI – Over 40 terror training camps are still functioning in Pakistan, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Wednesday, asking Islamabad to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure operating from its soil to show its commitment to the resumption of talks between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

“There are more than 40 terror camps in Pakistan. Pakistan must take action …. Original article  : 40 terror camps active in Pakistan: Antony.

Shimla nomadic tribes face problems during seasonal migration

Shimla, May 12 (ANI): People of the nomadic Gaddi tribal community in Shimla complain that they have faced many problems during their seasonal migration.

They claim that the state government has not done anything for them since several years.

“We are nowadays moving to … Read more : Shimla nomadic tribes face problems during seasonal migration.

Oz tourism body tells bikini clad meter maids to cover up

Melbourne, May 12 (ANI): Australia’s meter maids are considering a proposal by the Gold Coast Tourism to move south, but have been told they need to cover up as their gold bikinis are “inappropriate” for business.

According to the Australian, Gold …. Source  : Oz tourism body tells bikini clad meter maids to cover up.

No end to political crisis in Jharkhand

RANCHI – The political situation in Jharkhand remains unclear with talks between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and All Jharkhand Student Union (AJSU) reaching a dead end yet again on Wednesday.

“We are discussing the situation with various supporting parties.

Talks …. Original source  : No end to political crisis in Jharkhand.

Mass. oceanside estate of Dow Jones publishing magnate Clarence Barron hits market for $55M

Mass. estate of Dow Jones magnate on sale for $55M

COHASSET, Mass. – For decades, “The Oaks” was the oceanside playground of the Barrons and the Bancrofts, heirs to the Dow Jones and Wall Street Journal fortunes. On Wednesday, the 20,000-square-foot mansion with 45 rooms and surrounding properties will go on sale with an asking price …. Original article  : Mass. oceanside estate of Dow Jones publishing magnate Clarence Barron hits market for $55M.

Best Job in the World winner is now single

Melbourne, May 12 (ANI): Ben Southall, the winner of Tourism Queensland’s ‘Best Job in the World’, is now single.

He has split from his Canadian girlfriend, Breanna Watkins, who spent some time in Queensland with him.Bree and I have now decided to go our own separate ways,” … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Best Job in the World winner is now single.

Home Secretary Pillai meets Nagaland Governor, Chief Minister

Imphal, May 12 (ANI): Union Home Secretary G K Pillai today met Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in the wake of Manipur government opposing NSCN (IM) T Muivah’s visit to his hometown.

Pillai was accompanied by Naga peace interlocutor R S Pande.

He will … Read : Home Secretary Pillai meets Nagaland Governor, Chief Minister.

Hillary’s statement on bin Laden an insult to Pak: JeI chief

LAHORE – Jamaat-e-Islami chief Syed Munawar Hasan has said that the allegations made by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton against Pakistan regarding Osama bin Laden and Taliban supremo Mullah Umar amount to a blatant insult to the government, people and …. Original article  : Hillary’s statement on bin Laden an insult to Pak: JeI chief.

Jailed paedophile in UK demands more TV channels in cell

London, May 13 (ANI): A jailed paedophile has complained that he doesn’t have access to enough TV channels in his prison cell.

Kevin Skaith, 43, is serving 31/2 years for possessing nearly 120,000 images of children and on nine counts of making indecent photos of children.

He moaned that the prison’s choice …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Jailed paedophile in UK demands more TV channels in cell.

Consider age when looking for a life partner

LONDON – Believe it or not – the age gap between you and your spouse can actually hint at how long you would live!

While it had long been assumed that women with younger husbands also live longer, a new study by Sven Drefahl from the Max Planck Institute (MPI) in Germany has shown that this …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Consider age when looking for a life partner.

Lawyer: US approves visa for Cuban folk icon Silvio Rodriguez for June 4 show at Carnegie Hall

Cuba’s Rodriguez gets US visa for New York concert

HAVANA – The U.S. government has approved a visa for Cuban folk icon Silvio Rodriguez ahead of a June 4 concert at Carnegie Hall.
Rodriguez tried to travel to New York last May for a tribute to Pete Seeger but officials didn’t respond fast enough.
San Francisco-based attorney Bill …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Lawyer: US approves visa for Cuban folk icon Silvio Rodriguez for June 4 show at Carnegie Hall.

Summary Box: Upbeat economic, corporate news helps stocks recover losses from late last week

Summary Box: Stocks bounce back from recent slide

MARKET REBOUND: Upbeat economic news lifted stocks Wednesday. The Dow Jones industrials erased the slide of late last week, which came on concerns about Europe’s debt woes.
IMPORTS GAIN: The government said exports rose in March to their highest levels since 2008. That is a sign that manufacturing could … Original source on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Upbeat economic, corporate news helps stocks recover losses from late last week.

AP sources: US to join advisory group despite concern over possible anti-Israel bias

AP sources: US to join advisory group once shunned

WASHINGTON – U.S. officials say the Obama administration is preparing to join an international advisory group that the United States has largely shunned over fears it would adopt anti-Israeli and anti-Western stances.
The officials say the administration plans to announce soon it will begin a formal relationship with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : AP sources: US to join advisory group despite concern over possible anti-Israel bias.

US turns down Pak’s request for drone technology

Islamabad, May 13 (ANI): The United States has reportedly rejected Pakistan’s fresh demands of handing over unmanned drone technology to it, highly placed sources in the Pakistan military have revealed, adding that Washington’s refusal could see Islamabad …. Source article  : US turns down Pak’s request for drone technology.

UNMIN’s term extended by four months

Kathmandu, May 13 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) by four more months.

With the latest extension, the UNMIN will remain in Nepal till September 15.

This is the sixth time that the UNMIN’s term …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : UNMIN’s term extended by four months.

Woman survives 12-feet fall – after landing on lover’s Aston Martin!

London, May 13 (ANI): A woman survived a 12-feet horror fall when she landed on her lover’s Aston Martin.

Jade Bates, 22, tumbled backwards from an open bedroom window but miraculously escaped only with a leg injury.

She landed on the bonnet of his new 140,000-pound DB9 sports car – which was … Original source on Gaea Times at : Woman survives 12-feet fall – after landing on lover’s Aston Martin!.

Gates rates Pak relationship six on rate card of ten

WASHINGTON – US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has rated Washington’s relationship with Pakistan as six on a scale of ten, adding that he expects a sustained progress in ties between both countries.

In an interview aired on CNN, Gates stressed that ties between Islamabad … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Gates rates Pak relationship six on rate card of ten.

Brit in court over ‘pornographic’ sex squid snap

LONDON – A Brit has been charged for possessing pornographic pictures, including one in which a man is seen having sexual intercourse with a squid.

Cops busted Andrew Dymond, 46, after they allegedly discovered pornographic materials on his home computer.

He has been accused of possessing … Read more »»».

Afghan leaders distrust threatens American war strategy

Jalalabad (Afghanistan), May 13 (ANI): The success of the NATO offensive in the coming weeks in Kandahar, the Taliban heartland, may well depend on whether Afghans can overcome their corrosive distrust of President Hamid Karzai and his government, the New York Times reports.

According to the paper, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Afghan leaders distrust threatens American war strategy.

Africa to showcase its traditional performing arts in India

NEW DELHI – Performers from South Africa, Rwanda, Tunisia, Malawi and Nigeria will showcase traditional African performing arts at a three-day festival in the capital next week.

The festival from May 18-20 is “essentially an attempt to familiarise the Indian audience with the traditional African performing arts”, a statement from the host Indian Council for Cultural …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Africa to showcase its traditional performing arts in India.

Merchant Navy Pensions Deal Secured

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)-Lane Clark and Peacock which happens to a major pensions consultancy company told the media that according to their prediction Merchant Navy pensions shall witness a change owing to the deal that was signed in between Lucida Insurance and the Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund. Reportedly, the Merchant Navy pension …. Read the original article  : Merchant Navy Pensions Deal Secured.

BP Oil Leak Underwater Video Footage Released

ROBERT (GaeaTimes.com)- BP PLC the owner of the Gulf of Mexico oil well that has been leaking gallons of oil into the sea per day for around a month now has released on Wednesday an exclusive footage of the oil leak under the sea. The video footage shows oil oozing out of the well [..] Read the original article: here.

Indian Railway- NTPC Split Ways

DELHI,INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)-NTPC Ltd (National Thermal Power Corporation) has gone ahead to have declared that it shall split ways with the Indian Railways. Reportedly, the very decision of NTPC to separate itself from Indian Railways gains ground with their plan of building a captive power plant in West Bengal. As a matter of fact, there has … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Indian Railway- NTPC Split Ways.

Oil falls to near $75 in Asia as US crude demand stumbles despite recovering economy

Oil falls to near $75 on weak US crude demand

SINGAPORE – Oil prices fell to near $75 a barrel Thursday in Asia as traders mulled signs of tepid U.S. crude demand against growing consumption in developing economies.
Benchmark crude for June delivery was down 27 cents to $75.38 a barrel at midday Singapore time in electronic …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oil falls to near $75 in Asia as US crude demand stumbles despite recovering economy.

Porpoise Corpses Create Sensation

BRITISH COLUMBIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The marine biologists are at a loss to understand why 8 harbour porpoises have died and their corpses have gathered at the shore adjacent to Victoria. The latest corpse was found Tuesday. While harbor porpoise have earlier been seen ashore so many of them did not die in quick succession and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Porpoise Corpses Create Sensation.

Ramesh told not to exceed his brief, won’t resign for now: Sources

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh is unlikely to resign from the Union cabinet for the moment, but has been told by the Congress leadership not to overstep his brief.

The reported dressing down comes a day after …. Read the original article  : Ramesh told not to exceed his brief, won’t resign for now: Sources.

Pak must shun India ‘obsession’, Afghan ‘meddling”bad habits’: Obama

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Noting Pakistan’s ‘obsession’ with India, US President Barack Obama has said that Islamabad must shun the ‘bad’ custom of viewing its neighbouring nation as a primary threat and realise that it was extremists emanating from its own soil … Read more »».

China vice president tells Communist Party cadres to reduce use of political jargon

China vice president calls for reducing jargon use

BEIJING – China’s ruling Communist Party is being told to cut back on the use of political jargon in the name of clearer communication.
The order published Thursday on the front page of the party mouthpiece People’s Daily addresses one of the most jargon-laden political organizations in the world, … Read more »»».

Union Square Bomb Search: A Hoax

MANHATTAN (GaeaTimes.com) — The car carrying gas cans that caused menace in the Union Square was declared all-clear by police and Bomb Squad experts today. The car was loaded with couple of 5-gallon gas cans in the back seat and created much panic among the residents of Manhattan’s Union Square on Thursday.
The suspicious car …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Union Square Bomb Search: A Hoax.

Horny kangaroo stalking women of Northern Territory!

MELBOURNE – A kangaroo in the Northern Territory of Australia has been ruffling a few feathers by the amorous advances he has been making to the women of the area.

The well-endowed kangaroo has been hanging around the Honeymoon Ranges in Tennant Creek recently, making … Original source on Gaea Times at : Horny kangaroo stalking women of Northern Territory!.

Chennai cops bust drug-smuggling attempt at airport

CHENNAI – Police in Chennai have busted a drug smuggling attempt after they apprehended an unemployed Indian man trying to smuggle the contraband in an ice-cream vending machine. He was heading to Malaysia.

The alert Chennai police followed a tip-off that led to his apprehension. They … Read more »».

Queens man who stabbed wife 250 times ‘didn’t eat her liver as claimed’

NEW YORK – A Queens man, who was sentenced to 15 years to life for stabbing his wife 250 times, has also been accused by his sister-in-law of eating the victim’s organs, an allegation which has been denied by his lawyer.

Mohammad Solaiman, 52, had … Read more : Queens man who stabbed wife 250 times ‘didn’t eat her liver as claimed’.

Meet the 3-month-old Chinese girl who can stand and walk!

NEW DELHI – A 3-month-old newborn Chinese girl can stand and walk with only a little assistance.

Doctors at the health department of Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University say it’s unusual for a baby to start walking so early in life.

Also, the little girl, who was born … Read : Meet the 3-month-old Chinese girl who can stand and walk!.

Shahzad used “Hawala” system to get money: Sources

NEW YORK – Law enforcement sources have told CBS News that Times Square bomb suspect Faisal Shahzad used the “hawala” system to collect money for his attack.

They said that he concealed the movement of money by using couriers and bypassing …. Source  : Shahzad used “Hawala” system to get money: Sources.

Oz mum who forced daughter, 12, into prostitution jailed for 10 years

MELBOURNE – An Australian mother has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for forcing her 12-year-old daughter into prostitution with over 100 men in just four weeks.

Magistrate Peter Evans, in the Supreme Court in Hobart, described the crime as an appalling breach of trust by a mother against her daughter, reports The …. Read the original article  : Oz mum who forced daughter, 12, into prostitution jailed for 10 years.

Jharkhand court rejects Koda’s bail plea

RANCHI – A special vigilance court rejected a bail petition of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda here on Friday.

Koda is currently in judicial custody.

He was arrested on November 30, 2009 in connection with a disproportionate assets case.

Judge Binoy Kant Khan …. Source article  : Jharkhand court rejects Koda’s bail plea.

Holder vows to pursue Times Square suspects abroad

WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. has told a House panel that the Obama administration would use all available resources to bring all those involved in the failed Times Square bombing plot to justice, whether they are in the United States or overseas.

“We … Read : Holder vows to pursue Times Square suspects abroad.

Arms racket: UP STF arrests four police personnel

LUCKNOW – Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested four policemen for an arms racket involving the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the state police.

According to the police the arrested also included a member of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC).

In all six policemen and two civilians have [..] Read the original article: here.

US officials believe Shahzad used “Hawala” system to finance Times Square plot

NEW YORK – US officials probing the bungled Times Square bombing plot, have established that Faisal Shahzad, the American civilian of Pakistan origin accused of masterminding the terror plot, had used the “Hawala” system to get money for his nefarious plans.

The Hawala system, which is famous in … Read more »»».

Yet again, Pak court acquits men accused of terror attacks for lack of evidence

LONDON – In a decision that raises serious questions over the Pakistan government’s ability to investigate and solve cases concerning major terror attacks, a Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court has acquitted nine men, who were accused of plotting two deadly attacks, including …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Yet again, Pak court acquits men accused of terror attacks for lack of evidence.

Times Square suspect’s dad a ‘patriotic man’ who raised his
family ‘cleanly’

MOHIB BANDA – Air Vice-Marshal Bahar ul-Haq’s life has taken a twist he would have never imagined, considering the fact that he was always regarded in Pakistani society as an ‘enlightened, upright’ man, who brought up his kids “cleanly”.

Today though, he is …. Source article  : Times Square suspect’s dad a ‘patriotic man’ who raised his
family ‘cleanly’.

Dal Lake cleaning drive begins

SRINAGAR – Concerned citizens in Srinagar have begun a drive to clean the famous Dal Lake and its surroundings.

“We have seen this that most of these places are dirty, filthy, and what people do, be it tourists or locals, whenever they eat something, they throw the wrappers … Read more »».

Airtel Rebukes Government Regulations

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)-In all probability the domain of cell phone in the current market in speculated to witness some major changes. The government has come up with a proposal so as to offer a hike for the fees of mobile spectrum. As a matter of fact, this decision shall largely affect the biggies in …. Original article  : Airtel Rebukes Government Regulations.

US-China human rights talks to begin today in Washington

NEW DELHI – The two-day human rights dialogue between China and US will commence today in Washington.

Thus far the US approach to China’s reported disregard for human rights has been characterized by frequent raps on the knuckles in the form of lecturing, imposing sanctions, proposing bills to …. Original source  : US-China human rights talks to begin today in Washington.

Thousands protest Empire State Building’s snub of Mother Teresa

NEW YORK – The Catholic League has launched a nation-wide petition after Empire State Building authorities denied a request to commemorate Mother Teresa’s 100th birthday.

Fox News reported that Bill Donohue, president of the New York-based Catholic civil rights … Read more : Thousands protest Empire State Building’s snub of Mother Teresa.

CD Scam: Orissa Government warns women about getting physical with debauched boyfriends

BHUBANESHWAR – Authorities in Orissa have officially issued warnings to young women to avoid entering physical relationships with their boyfriends after a series of such incidents were converted into sex videos.

Debauched boyfriends secretly filmed their partners and sold …. Source  : CD Scam: Orissa Government warns women about getting physical with debauched boyfriends.

Dalai Lama’s envoy urges China to allow spiritual leader to visit quake-hit area

DHARAMSALA – Lodi Gyari, an envoy of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has urged the Chinese leadership to respond positively to his wish to visit the earthquake-affected Kyegudo region of Tibet on …. Read the original article  : Dalai Lama’s envoy urges China to allow spiritual leader to visit quake-hit area.

Manipuri women protest against proposed visit of Naga leader

IMPHAL – Around 1,000 women staged a sit-in protest here on Thursday against the visit of National Socialist Council of Nagalim’s (Isak-Muivah) leader, Thuingaleng Muivah, to the state.

The protest was carried out by the Advanced Women Society at the Awang Sekmai Bazaar in Imphal.

After the sit-in protest, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Manipuri women protest against proposed visit of Naga leader.

Immigration rise may explain drop in violent crimes

WASHINGTON – During the 1990s, immigration reached record highs and crime rates fell more precipitously than at any time in U.S. history. And cities with the largest increases in immigration between 1990 and 2000 experienced the largest decreases in rates of homicide and robbery, a University of Colorado at Boulder researcher found.

Tim Wadsworth, an assistant … Original source on Gaea Times at : Immigration rise may explain drop in violent crimes.

Pakistan Fashion Forum launches its official platform in Lahore

ISLAMABAD – Fashion industry seems to be steadily gaining foothold in Pakistan, with the Pakistan Fashion Forum launching its official platform, the Pakistan Fashion Lounge, in Lahore.

The designers, registered under the Karachi Fashion Council, have been signed up to showcase their creativity at …. Original article  : Pakistan Fashion Forum launches its official platform in Lahore.

China celebrates Tagore’s 149th anniversary

NEW DELHI – On Monday, China paid tribute to one of India’s most revered writers, Rabindranath Tagore, by giving impassioned readings of his poems.

Star elocutionists Cao Lei and Liu Jiazhen read out Tagore’s poems at the Shanghai Expo’s Indian Pavilion – …. Original source  : China celebrates Tagore’s 149th anniversary.

Allies would lost Second World War had Hitler used deadly nerve gas: Expert

NEW YORK – As the D-Day anniversary approaches, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, Frank J. Dinan, has revealed what could have happened if Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler had used the deadly nerve gas Tabun.

According to Professor Dinan, had Hitler … Read more »».

BP CEO says Gulf oil-slick is “tiny” when compared to a “big ocean”

NEW YORK – The chief executive of BP, Tony Hayward, has shamelessly tried to extenuate his company’s colossal mistake by saying that the oil-slick in the Gulf of Mexico is “relatively tiny” when compared to the “very big ocean”.

The Gulf oil-spill has the makings of the biggest ecological disaster …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : BP CEO says Gulf oil-slick is “tiny” when compared to a “big ocean”.

Lashkar planning to target US shipment enroute to Afghanistan: warns Pak intelligence

LAHORE – The banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) may target a convoy of USilitary shipment en route from Karachi to Afghanistan, Pakistan’s intelligence authorities have warned.

According to the intelligence input, the convoy, which consists of eight to ten containers, may be attacked near Dera Ismail Khan city of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP).

Following the report, all … Read more >>.

New Moscow metro opening deferred over fears that Dostoevsky images ‘could cause suicides’

MOSCOW – Moscow authorities have postponed the opening of a metro station named after painter-cum novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky over fears that his illustrations could turn the station into a “mecca for suicides”.

According to The Independent, the new station was decorated with black and white marble mosaics of scenes from Dostoevsky’s most famous novels, including Crime … Read more >>>.

Hong Kong airport wins ‘best airport’ laurel for fourth consecutive year

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has one again bagged the title of the ‘World’s best airport’. This is the fourth year running that the airport which caters to over 40 million flyers, has bagged the honour.

HKIA has garnered a record high of 4.76 points out of 5 in the Airport [..] Read the original article: here.

Indian-born Canadian Liberal MP says six months jail for LTTE fundraiser too lax

VANCOUVER – Indian-born Canadian Liberal MP Ujjal Dosanjh has criticized the country’s judicial system for failing to send a strong message of deterrence to fundraisers for terrorist groups when it sentenced an Ontario man to only six months in jail for raising funds for the Tamil Tigers.

Dosanjh was reacting to a verdict delivered by Mr. …. Source article  : Indian-born Canadian Liberal MP says six months jail for LTTE fundraiser too lax.

How the poll on voters’ preferences was conducted

How the poll on voters’ preferences was conducted
The Associated Press-GfK Poll on President Barack Obama and people’s political views was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from May 7-11. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,002 adults. Interviews were conducted … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : How the poll on voters’ preferences was conducted.

White supremacist, son jailed for Ricin poison plot

DURHAM – A white supremacist, who dismissed other extreme groups as weak, has been jailed for ten years.

He is the first Briton to be convicted for producing a chemical weapon.

Ian Davison, 42, manufactured enough ricin to kill nine people and kept it in a jar in his kitchen … Read this article on Gaea Times at : White supremacist, son jailed for Ricin poison plot.

Chinese police warns of crackdown on potential school attackers

NEW DELHI – Police in China have warned that they will impose the law of the land “firmly” and “without hesitation” when dealing with anti-social elements like the men who brutally slashed elementary school children in two separate incidents.

Wu Heping, a spokesman for the Ministry of Public Security, told a press [..] Read the original article: here.

Ooty flower show has over 500,000 blossoms on view

UDAGHAMANDALM – The three-day annual Ooty Flower Show at Udaghamandalm in Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu began on Friday.

Scores of visitors thronged the Botanical Gardens to see and rejoice different varieties of colourful flowers.

The visitors enjoyed flowers arranged in the shape of dinosaur, flower … Original article on : Ooty flower show has over 500,000 blossoms on view.

Times Square plot evidence proves TTP’s expanding reach with Al-Qaeda’s help

LOS ANGELES – Even though Pakistan has been maintaining that there is little evidence that Faisal Shahzad, the confessed Times Square bomber, had received training and was funded by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), US officials are certain that the extremist outfit has expanded its reach …. Source  : Times Square plot evidence proves TTP’s expanding reach with Al-Qaeda’s help.

UK firm developing laser bomb detectors for NATO troops to neutralize ‘invisible’ Taliban bombs

LONDON – NATO Commanders, and the US in particular, have reportedly accepted a revolutionary new laser technology developed by a company in Britain that can detect Taliban explosives with negligible quantities of metal or even devoid of metal.

The Taliban have reportedly begun …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Boobquake’ cleric defends earthquake-promiscuity link

WASHINGTON – The Iranian cleric, who claimed last month that promiscuity and immodest dress cause earthquakes, has defended his argument.

Kazem Sedighi insists God may be holding off on natural disasters in the West in order to let people sin more and relegate … Read : ‘Boobquake’ cleric defends earthquake-promiscuity link.

Murdered Indian-origin liquor store owner’s family makes peace with Auckland Police

AUCKLAND – Family and friends of murdered Indian-origin liquor store owner Navtej Singh have decided to make peace with Auckland’s law enforcement authorities over what they initially labelled a flawed investigation report.

On Saturday, they said that the report’s conclusions would not bring … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Murdered Indian-origin liquor store owner’s family makes peace with Auckland Police.

Suspected militants kidnap forest service officer in Arunachal Pradesh

PUNE – Militants have kidnapped Vilas Bardekar, a senior Indian Forest Services (IFS) officer in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng District.

Bardekar, who hails from Pune, was reportedly kidnapped on Thursday.

He had been to the Daimara Reserved Forest Region in …. Original article  : Suspected militants kidnap forest service officer in Arunachal Pradesh.

Clinton clarifies ’serious consequences’ remark by saying Pak must hit ‘common enemy’

WASHINGTON – While doing nothing to ‘clarify’ her recent ’serious consequences’ warning over attacks in the US by Pakistan based militants, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton once again stressed that Islamabad has to do more against what she described as a ‘common enemy’.

Clinton reiterated that militants breeding on … Read more : Clinton clarifies ’serious consequences’ remark by saying Pak must hit ‘common enemy’.

Five militants killed in Manipur encounter

IMPHAL – At least five militants were killed in a fierce encounter with Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur’s Chandel District early hours on Saturday.

.The gunfight between the militants suspected to be of the rebel armed outfit, Pakan Army (United Liberation Army) and the paramilitary troopers began at around 2 am near Deru Khunou village …. Original source  : Five militants killed in Manipur encounter.

Number of Malaysian women in high posts still way behind male counterparts

KUALA LUMPUR – The percentage of Malaysian women occupying top-positions is increasing, but they have a long way to go before they catch up with their male counterparts.

According to Good Governance and Gender Equality Society vice-president Professor Dr Cecilia Ng, only 10.8 percent of MPs were women, adding that they only comprised 12 percent of … Read more >>>.

Two poachers arrested near Corbett sanctuary with leopard skin

UDHAM SINGH NAGAR – The police arrested two persons near Corbett sanctuary in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar District for possessing leopard skin.

Police said the duo was coming from Champawat district and going to Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district to sell it off.

“When we were checking some suspected vehicles at the intersection, our informers told us that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Two poachers arrested near Corbett sanctuary with leopard skin.

First Muslim woman Brit Minister accused of betraying her religion

LONDON – Baroness and Tory leader Sayeeda Warsi may be the first Muslim woman to hold a full Cabinet Post, but Muslim fundamentalists see her as an apostate who is hardly representative of the Muslim community.

She has also been warned of physical harm if she visits Muslim pockets. Last year she was pelted with eggs …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sex-ban on US troops not working, 15 female soldiers get pregnant in Afghanistan

LONDON – The American Army’s ban on sex hardly seems to be working with over fifteen pregnant women soldiers being sent home from Afghanistan.

The army had launched a vigourous campaign to counter rising incidents of pregnancy among women soldiers in Afghanistan, and measures like posters urging use of contraception have been put up in the …. Read the original article  : Sex-ban on US troops not working, 15 female soldiers get pregnant in Afghanistan.

China’s urbanization rate will touch 50 percent by 2020

NEW DELHI – China’s urbanization has reached record levels, and according to a report, it will touch 50 percent in the coming future.

According to the newly published 2009 City Development Report of China, an annual report conducted by China’s Association of Mayors says that nearly 621.86 million people lived in cities in 2009.

The report estimates …. Original source  : China’s urbanization rate will touch 50 percent by 2020.

Coastal security beefed up in Kerala

KOCHI – The coastal security in Kerala has been increased with the state police inducting high-speed boats to patrol the shoreline and backwaters.

A fleet of around 47 boats along with a specially trained police team has been deployed for the purpose.

The 6.8-metre-long boats can be controlled by a remote device and seat …. Original article  : Coastal security beefed up in Kerala.

Malay-Indian MP receives death threats for highlighting corruption in sand-mining project

KUALA LUMPUR – An Indian-origin MP in Malaysia has received death threats for alleging that there is corruption in the running of government owned sand mining companies.

S. Manikavasagam found his wife’s car splashed with red-paint at his home in Meru.

Three bags containing red paint were hurled into his house, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Malay-Indian MP receives death threats for highlighting corruption in sand-mining project.

Film purportedly showing Russians shooting Polish crash survivors surfaces

LONDON – Sensational footage apparently showing Russian soldiers shooting survivors of the air crash that obliterated most of Poland’s top-brass, including President Kaczynski and the three military chiefs, has surfaced.

The blurred film clip was recorded on a mobile phone … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Film purportedly showing Russians shooting Polish crash survivors surfaces.

Jharkhand court denies bail to Nirupama Pathak’s mother

Koderma (Jharkhand)/ NEW DELHI – A local court in Jharkhand’s Koderma District has denied bail to Sudha Pathak, the mother of Delhi based journalist Nirupama Pathak, arrested on suspicion of killing her daughter.

Twenty-three-year-old Nirupama was found dead at her home in Koderma District in …. Read the original article  : Jharkhand court denies bail to Nirupama Pathak’s mother.

JI chief demands dialogue with Taliban in Pak

LAHORE – Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Syed Munawwar Hasan has asked the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) led Government to initiate peace talks with the Taliban, saying if dialogue can be restarted with India then there should also be no harm in deliberations with the extremist outfit.

“If …. Read the original article  : JI chief demands dialogue with Taliban in Pak.

New Brit Govt. to ask Queen to take ‘at least’ five percent pay cut

LONDON – David Cameron led coalition government is expected to ask the Queen to take a pay cut from the 7.9 million pounds-a-year Civil List payment the royal family receives from taxpayers money.

The royal family had been expecting an increase when the current 10-year agreement comes to an end this … Read more >>>.

Protest in Manipur against Naga leader’s visit

IMPHAL – Scores of protestors took to the streets in Imphal to protest the proposed visit of leader of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah, who wants unification and eventual independence of Naga-dominated areas in the north-east.

The tension intensified here on Saturday as the protestors raised … Read more >>.

Sub-caste marriage takes place amid tight security in Uttar Pradesh

NOIDA – A Hindu marriage ceremony took place amid tight security in Chithera village of Uttar Pradesh’s Noida district following a warning issued by the village council not to marry in the same sub-caste.

The matter was brought to the notice … Read more : Sub-caste marriage takes place amid tight security in Uttar Pradesh.

Afghan counterinsurgency means grueling hikes, village banter and a water pump standoff

US soldiers pay village calls in Afghanistan
FORWARD OPERATING BASE FRONTENAC, Afghanistan – The platoon’s visit to a riverside village was a slog in and out: hours of hiking in body armor under the sun over rock-strewn hills, through rustling wheat fields and sweltering pomegranate groves. U.S. soldiers waded across an irrigation …. Original source  : Afghan counterinsurgency means grueling hikes, village banter and a water pump standoff.

Akshaya Tritiya: Police Mass Marriage

NAVI MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- As the nation swings into the celebrations of Akshaya Tritiya, Navi Mumbai police is organizing a mass marriage which shall witness the marriage of fellow police officers from the department itself. The unique marriage plan was proposed by the officials of Navi Mumbai Police when they came to learn that …. Read the original article  : here.

India’s minstrels reduced to sex slavery in Nepal

KATHMANDU – Like the vicissitudes in the fortunes of the epic heroes of the Ramayana and Mahabharata that formed the theme of their musical performances, a wandering minstrel tribe of eastern India is now reduced to prostitution for generations.

Once known as badyabadaks – or musicians, the Badis were a community of gypsy-like performers who originated … Read more : India’s minstrels reduced to sex slavery in Nepal.

North Korean ships cross sea border, South fires shots

SEOUL – Two North Korean naval boats crossed into South Korean waters Saturday, but retreated after warning shots by the South Korean navy, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Sunday.

Military officials said a North Korean boat crossed the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the Yellow Sea at 10:13 pm and ventured 2.2 km South … Read more >>>.

Akshaya Tritiya Sees Train Blocks

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Akshaya Tritiya which happens to be one of the most celebrated occasions in the Hindu Calender is turning out to be a major session of disappointment for one and all. The Railway Services for three major routes namely the Central, the Western and the Harbor shall be stopped on a temporary note … Read more >>>.

Thai authorities to impose curfew in parts of Bangkok hit by protester-military clashes

Thailand to impose curfew in parts of Bangkok

BANGKOK – Thai authorities say they plan to impose curfew in parts of Bangkok that have been wracked by clashes between Red Shirt protesters and the army.
Army spokesman Col. Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on national television that authorities would announce later Sunday which parts will come under curfew.
He says …. Source  : Thai authorities to impose curfew in parts of Bangkok hit by protester-military clashes.

Pak man arrested in Chile charged for illegal possession of explosives

LONDON – The Chile Government has charged Muhammad Saif-ur-Rehman Khan, a Pakistani student arrested at the US Embassy in Chile, for having traces of volatile material, with illegal possession of explosives.

Police said traces of Tetryl, a compound used as a booster to help detonate explosives, was found on documents and the mobile phone recovered from … Read more >>.