Clinton NKorea must face international consequences for sinking of SKorean warship

Clinton: NKorea must face consequences for attack

TOKYO – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says North Korea must face international consequences for the sinking of a South Korean warship.
Speaking in the Japanese capital, Clinton said Friday that the U.S., Japan, South Korea and China are consulting on an appropriate reaction to an international investigation …. Original article  : Clinton NKorea must face international consequences for sinking of SKorean warship.

Expanded hospital at Calif. aquarium includes new space, new technology, new audience

Expanded hospital opens at Calif. aquarium

LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Aquarium of the Pacific is opening a brand new animal hospital that will be able to treat all sorts of sea creatures, from baby sea horses that weigh less than a gram to California sea lions that weigh in at 550 pounds.
The Molina Animal Care …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Expanded hospital at Calif. aquarium includes new space, new technology, new audience.

Man linked to Times Square bomb plot had Shahzad’s phone number

NEW YORK – A Pakistani man suspected of helping the failed bombing attempt in Times Square had bomb suspect Faisal Shahzad’s phone number on his cell phone, a federal immigration attorney revealed at a hearing Thursday.

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Campbell ‘facing war crimes court appearance over blood diamond’

LONDON – Super model Naomi Campbell could be summoned before a war crimes tribunal for allegedly possessing a ‘blood diamond’ given to her by Liberia’s former president Charles Taylor.

Blood diamonds also called conflict diamonds, are diamonds mined in rebel-held regions of … Read more »»».

MIC deputy youth chief sacked for seeking Vellu’s resignation

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) Youth deputy chief V. Mugilan, who demanded the resignation of party president S. Samy Vellu, has been sacked, said a senior party official.

According to The Star, Vellu had invoked his powers as provided for under …. Read the original article  : MIC deputy youth chief sacked for seeking Vellu’s resignation.

Posters of Hitler in pink uniform provokes furious debate in Italy

LONDON – Life-size posters of Hitler dressed in a pink outfit and carrying a heart instead of a swastika has provoked a fiery debate in Italy.

The 18ft high posters of the Nazi leader advertise a line of clothing for young people and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Hurriyat calls for shutdown in Srinagar on death anniversary of Mirwaiz and Lone

SRINAGAR – The Hurriyat Conference has called for a shutdown on Friday on the occasion of the death anniversaries of prominent leaders, Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone.

Shops, colleges and business establishments have been closed in view of the shutdown. The traffic is …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Hurriyat calls for shutdown in Srinagar on death anniversary of Mirwaiz and Lone.

EU Parliament slams Pak blasphemy laws that condone ‘murder’ of minorities

Strasbourg,FRANCE – The EU Parliament has slammed Pakistan for its totalitarian ‘blasphemy’ laws, which the Parliament feels, can be easily abused, and have “led to an increase of violence against members of religious minorities”.

Certain laws even carry the …. Source  : EU Parliament slams Pak blasphemy laws that condone ‘murder’ of minorities.

Frequent forest fires cause serious ecological concerns in Dharamsala

DHARAMSALA – Frequent forest fires and prolonged dry spells in summers are causing serious concerns about the ecological balance in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamsala city.

Thousands of hectares of forest cover vanish with every fire that is frequent in the green cover of Himachal Pradesh … Read : Frequent forest fires cause serious ecological concerns in Dharamsala.

Rajiv Gandhi Remembered By Nation

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Today the country is observing Anti-terrorism day which also happens to be the 19th death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, the late PM of India. The Home ministry made a statement on Thursday saying that this day is meant for making the residents and especially the young population of the country … Read : Rajiv Gandhi Remembered By Nation.

Gorkha leader Madan Tamang killed

DARJEELING – All India Gorkha League President and active Gorkhaland proponent Madan Tamang was killed allegedly by Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) supporters in Darjeeling on Friday.

According to sources, Tamang, who led the anti-GJM front in the Darjeeling Hills, was hit with a kukri (long knife … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Gorkha leader Madan Tamang killed.

CBSE declares Class 12 results

NEW DELHI – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday declared the results of class 12 for Delhi, Allahabad and Guwahati regions.

Students can access their result on the … Original source on Gaea Times at : CBSE declares Class 12 results.

Lasuboon Festival celebrated in Shillong

SHILLONG – A large number of people celebrated Shillong’s two-day Lasubun Festival in style, with the objective of promoting the region as a tourist-friendly destination.

Hundreds of visitors thronged the Mawphlang sacred grove to join in the festivities.

Stalls showcasing …. Read the original article  : Lasuboon Festival celebrated in Shillong.

Jammu and Kashmir girls get arms training to fight militants

RAJOURI – Girls in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri District are being imparted special arms training by the police to counter militancy in the State.

The Rajouri police personnel gave training to these young girls, who generally lead sheltered lives at a special … Read more : Jammu and Kashmir girls get arms training to fight militants.

South Korea’s Asiana named World’s Best Airline

SYDNEY – South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has been named the airline of the year at the annual World Airline Awards in Hamburg, Germany.

The annual awards by Skytrax, based on surveys of more than 17 million passengers, and carried out over 10 months, …. Read the original article  : South Korea’s Asiana named World’s Best Airline.

Critics of US intelligence failures force National Intelligence chief Blair to resign

WASHINGTON – The exposure of American intelligence failures by critics has forced the Obama administration to accept the resignation of National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair.

Blair said on Thursday that he would resign.

The intelligence failures include the Fort Hood shooting to the failed Christmas Day bombing plot to the attempted Times …. Source article  : Critics of US intelligence failures force National Intelligence chief Blair to resign.

Seafood exports rise in Kerala

KOCHI – Seafood exports from Kerala have crossed the two billion dollar mark.

“We are happy to say that we have crossed the two billion US dollar mark,” said Leena Nair, Chairperson of Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) Frozen shrimp accounted for 41.74 …. Source article  : Seafood exports rise in Kerala.

Pak Taliban ‘plot’ places US on alert

NEW YORK – New information gathered this week indicates that the Pakistani Taliban is actively planning to strike the US.

According to a news.com.au report, Central Intelligence Agency director Leon Panetta and Obama’s National Security Advisor James Jones reportedly knew of the threat before … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pak Taliban ‘plot’ places US on alert.

Movement restricted along International Border in Jammu

JAMMU – Movement of persons along the International Border has been restricted between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m..he order issued by the Jammu’s District Magistrate M.K. Dwivedi.

Dwivedi said that only in exceptional circumstances would residents be issued …. Original source  : Movement restricted along International Border in Jammu.

Oz government hails passage of law to combat people smuggling

NEW DELHI – The Australian Government today welcomed the passage of legislation to significantly strengthen Australia’s people smuggling laws.

According to a Australian High Commission release, the Anti-People Smuggling and Other Measures Bill 2010 supports the Government’s multi …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oz government hails passage of law to combat people smuggling.