Israeli nuclear whistleblower goes back to jail for violating parole conditions

Israeli nuclear whistleblower back in jail

JERUSALEM – An Israeli nuclear whistleblower who spent 18 years in prison is going back to jail.
Mordechai Vanunu was taken into custody Sunday for violating the conditions of his 2004 release, which include a ban on meeting foreigners. His lawyer says Vanunu has a Norwegian girlfriend.
The prison service says he … Read more >>>.

Solo round-the-world Oz sailor reveals love interest

MELBOURNE – Australian sailor Jessica Watson has confessed she is in a relationship with British sailor Mike Perham.

The couple apparently grew close over satellite phone during Watson’s seven-month round-the-world voyage.

On being asked if they were dating, Watson replied: “Yes, we are. It’s not quite as dramatic as everyone’s saying, but it’s lovely; it’s very [..] Read the original article: here.

Mangalore air crash: All bodies of victims recovered

MANGALORE – Air India (AI) on Sunday said that all the 158 bodies have been recovered from the crash site and 87 bodies have already been handed over to relatives.

“All the 158 bodies have been recovered from the crash site,” said AI spokesperson Harpreet Singh De.

“We have deputed one person from our emergency management to …. Original source  : Mangalore air crash: All bodies of victims recovered.

Silk Fair in Hyderabad attracts large crowd

HYDERABAD – Traders and visitors from across the country thronged the ‘All India Silk Fair 2010′, an exhibition in Hyderabad showcasing a variety of silk products from the country.

The fair began from May 12 and will showcase the products till today.

The varieties of silk products showcased in the fair are hand-made for the most … Read more : Silk Fair in Hyderabad attracts large crowd.

Intense heat wave troubles people in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD – Resident of Ahmedabad are having a tough time with temperatures soaring over 45 degree Celsius, with hundreds of people falling sick due to the heat and being admitted in various hospitals across the city.

Reportedly most of the people who suffer from diabetes and high blood pressure are the main victims.

“Around 350 patients have … Read more »»».

Armed assailants attack railway site in Jharkhand

HAZARIBAGH – Armed assailants suspected to be the Naxalites stormed a railway track laying-site in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district and set ablaze expensive train machinery.

The attack took place last night when work was going on to lay tracks under the ambitious …. Read the original article  : Armed assailants attack railway site in Jharkhand.

Revolt against Malaysian Indian Congress president

PETALING JAYA – A group of disgruntled Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) leaders, including sacked deputy Youth leader V. Mugilan, have set up an anti-Samy Vellu movement to push for the immediate resignation of the party president.

Mugilan said the movement, to be launched on May 30, will explain why Samy should resign …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Revolt against Malaysian Indian Congress president.

Only miracle can avert showdown between PPP and judiciary

ISLAMABAD – Last moment stereotype telephonic contact between Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry is unlikely to leave any positive impact and only a miracle could avert showdown between the Government and the judiciary.

Background …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Only miracle can avert showdown between PPP and judiciary.

1 in 5 Brits opens up about true feelings while online

LONDON – Britons show true emotions while online, concludes a new survey.

Around 20 per cent of the survey’s participants revealed that they were more likely to be honest about their wellbeing when asked “How are you?” while using a social networking site or e-mail.

The …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

American-Yemeni cleric advocates killing of American civilians in al-Qaida video

Yemeni cleric advocates killing US civilians

CAIRO – An American-Yemeni cleric whose Internet sermons have helped inspire attacks on the U.S. is advocating the killing of American civilians in a new al-Qaida video.
Anwar al-Awlaki has been singled out by U.S. officials as a top terrorist threat and has reportedly been added to the CIA’s list of … Read more >>.

Girl banned from every pub in Britain reveals all

LONDON – Jobless Laura Hall, 20, the girl banned from every pub in Britain, has for the first time talked about her shocking scale of drinking – eight pints of lager, a bottle of white wine and a dozen vodka shots every night.

Hall reveals that she …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Girl banned from every pub in Britain reveals all.

Mumbai terrorist attacks accused seek open trial

RAWALPINDI – Lawyer of the accused arrested in connection with the Mumbai terrorist attacks has appealed to the court to conduct an open trial.

Currently, Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan has been conducting an in camera trial of seven accused including … Read more : Mumbai terrorist attacks accused seek open trial.

Indian, Pakistani armies exchange heavy fire on LoC

JAMMU – In a a major incident of ceasefire violation, the Indian and Pakistani armies were engaged in a heavy gunbattle Sunday along the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati in Mendhar area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.

The gunfire duel started after Pakistani troops opened fire on Indian positions in Poonch, about 200 …. Source article  : Indian, Pakistani armies exchange heavy fire on LoC.

Chilean court sends Pak suspect back to jail

ISLAMABAD – Saifur Rehman Khan, the Pakistani civilian who was detained after traces of explosives were detected on him at the US Embassy in Chile, has been ordered back to jail by a Chilean court.

The court designated 28-year-old Rehman Khan “a danger to society” and revoked his freedom after he was released last week … Read more »»».

Pak Army major spoke to Times Square suspect just before failed blast

WASHINGTON – A Pakistani Army Major had been in telephonic contact with Faisal Shahzad, who allegedly attempted to bomb Times Square in New York, including the possibility that they spoke shortly before the failed bombing.

Pakistani and US investigators cited growing evidence on Saturday that the major had cellphone contact with Shahzad just before the attempted … Read more »».

PPP Govt-judiciary confrontation can endanger solidarity of Pak: Sharif

ISLAMABAD – PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has said that the PPP-led government should refrain from taking any step, which may endanger the country.

He also warned that confrontation with the judiciary could pose a threat to the solidarity of Pakistan.

Sharif said that the judiciary was free now and everyone ought to respect it, and urged the … Read : PPP Govt-judiciary confrontation can endanger solidarity of Pak: Sharif.

Pak detainees’ proud of their link in failed Times Square bombing

ISLAMABAD – Two Pakistani men belonging to upper strata of society who were arrested for their alleged links to the attempted Times Square bombing have admitted playing a role in the botched attack and are unrepentant for their action.

One of them angrily accused Pakistani interrogators of “siding with the infidels”, a senior intelligence official said.

The …. Read the original article  : Pak detainees’ proud of their link in failed Times Square bombing.

Drunk woman kills two in Delhi

NEW DELHI – An Army colonel’s wife driving allegedly under the influence of alcohol rammed her car into an auto in Delhi’s Cantonment area, leaving two dead and two injured.

The accident occurred at around 11.30 last night.

Police have registered … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Drunk woman kills two in Delhi.

UN says three-quarters of Gaza war damage not repaired or rebuilt more than year after battle

UN says most Gaza war damage still not repaired

RAMALLAH, West Bank – A U.N. agency says about three-quarters of the damage inflicted by Israel’s war on Gaza more than a year ago has not been repaired or rebuilt.
Israel continues to bar construction material from entering Hamas-ruled Gaza as part of an overall blockade of the …. Source article  : UN says three-quarters of Gaza war damage not repaired or rebuilt more than year after battle.

Pakistan violates ceasefire

JAMMU – In a major incident of ceasefire violation on the Line of Control (LoC), Pakistani troops Sunday opened fire on Indian positions in Krishna Ghati sector in Mendhar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.

The Indian troops retaliated and a heavy exchange of gunfire was on. Pakistani troops also fired rockets.
A spokesperson of the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pakistan violates ceasefire.