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Delay in hanging leads to reduced sentences, show rulings
NEW DELHI - The government may be unwittingly entitling condemned prisoners - including parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru - to a lesser life sentence by delaying decisions on their mercy pleas, Supreme Court rulings suggest. The apex court has repeatedly held that excessive delay in executing the death penalty, leaving the condemned prisoner to suffer .... Source : Delay in hanging leads to reduced sentences, show rulings.
Why make bombs when they are easily available in Pak: Taliban bomb master
KABUL - Taliban bomb master Naimatullah is a man known to go about his business carefully. And, when it comes to bombs, the 25-year-old Pashtun says getting them from Pakistan is much easier than making them in Afghanistan. He asks: “For us, Pakistan is a 20-minute drive away. Why should we risk making explosives when we can .... Source article : Why make bombs when they are easily available in Pak: Taliban bomb master.
Many Americans dogged by debt stress, despite whittling down IOUs, improved national economy
Poll finds debt-dogged Americans stressed out WASHINGTON - The economy trudges ahead yet debt dogs many Americans, stressing them out even as they firm up their own financial foundations. There are new jobs produced but old worries persisting for people despite belt-tightening and boosted savings, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll. About 46 percent of those surveyed say ... Original article on : Many Americans dogged by debt stress, despite whittling down IOUs, improved national economy.
In Colombia presidential vote, maverick outsider vies with Uribe disciple
Uribe torchbearer vs. outsider in Colombia vote BOGOTA, Colombia - A former defense minister pledging to build on President Alvaro Uribe’s security gains was favored in Sunday’s election along with a maverick outsider whose campaign was a civics lesson on how to end Colombia’s endemic corruption. Juan Manuel Santos, a Cabinet minister in three administrations and grandnephew ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : In Colombia presidential vote, maverick outsider vies with Uribe disciple.
Goodell uses his story to inspire graduates; addresses future outdoor cold-weather Super Bowls
Goodell uses his story to inspire graduates LOWELL, Mass. - Roger Goodell sent 40 letters to the NFL office in New York City looking for a job in 1981. Forty rejections came back. But more letters to NFL headquarters followed, until one day a weary league executive invited him to “stop by when you’re in the neighborhood.” “I ... Original article on : Goodell uses his story to inspire graduates; addresses future outdoor cold-weather Super Bowls.
Sir Norman Wisdom's treasures auctioned off for 'peanuts'
LONDON - English comedian Sir Norman Wisdom’s treasured belongings have been sold off at a provincial auction house for amounts far lesser than their true value. Wisdom, 95, had given power of attorney over his affairs to his two children after he fell ill. The possession recently sold at Toovey’s in Sussex included a Jack Russell painting, ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sir Norman Wisdom’s treasures auctioned off for ‘peanuts’.
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Natural birth 'bacteria' protects child from asthma, allergies
SYDNEY - Babies delivered vaginally receive protective bacteria as they pass through the birth canal, a scientist says. Infants born by caesarean section, however, are more vulnerable to asthma, allergies and infection as they miss out on receiving mothers’ good bacteria, ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Natural birth ‘bacteria’ protects child from asthma, allergies.
Consumer court urges curb on overcharging by mobile operators
NEW DELHI - The Delhi State Consumer Commission has urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to curb the practice of overcharging by private mobile operators who include undue charges in bills which are rectified only when pointed out by subscribers. A commission bench, comprising its president Justice B.A. Zaidi and member Salma Noor, ... Read : Consumer court urges curb on overcharging by mobile operators.
NY trash 'recycler' avoids $79,000 in fines after ridding her yard of other people's rubbish
NY trash ‘recycler’ avoids $79K in clutter fines JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. - A woman in an upstate New York village nearly had to pay $79,000 in fines for her hobby of picking through curbside trash and piling the items in her yard. Karen Herzog calls herself a trash “recycler” - recovering everything from typewriters to porcelain figurines .... Source article : NY trash ‘recycler’ avoids $79,000 in fines after ridding her yard of other people’s rubbish.
Small Japanese party leaves ruling coalition over broken promise on US base
Small Japanese party quits government over US base TOKYO - A small party decided Sunday to leave Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama’s ruling coalition over his broken campaign promise to move a U.S. Marine base off Okinawa island. The departure of the Social Democratic Party is unlikely to bring down Hatoyama’s Democratic Party of Japan-led government. But .... Original article : Small Japanese party leaves ruling coalition over broken promise on US base.
Bangladesh blocks Facebook over campaign to draw images of Islam's Muhammad
Bangladesh blocks Facebook over prophet drawings DHAKA, Bangladesh - Bangladesh has become the second South Asian nation after Pakistan to block the popular social networking website Facebook over a page that urged people to draw images of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. Chief telecommunication regulator Zia Ahmed said Sunday that access to the site has been temporarily blocked because .... Read the original article : Bangladesh blocks Facebook over campaign to draw images of Islam’s Muhammad.
Bloody-thirsty midges 'prefer fat and tall people'
LONDON - This may not come as a surprise, but still: Scientists have found that fat and tall people are more likely to be bitten by midges - because they present a bigger target. Also, according to the study that ... Read : Bloody-thirsty midges ‘prefer fat and tall people’.
Report: Head of Egypt telecom Orascom sees conclusion of talks with SAfrica's MTN within week
Report: Orascom-MTN talks to end in a week CAIRO - The chairman of Egyptian mobile phone giant Orascom Telecom says he expects talks with South Africa's MTN Group over the purchase of some of Orascom's units will be wrapped up within a week. In comments carried Sunday by al-Mal financial daily, Naguib Sawiris says MTN, Africa's largest ... Read more : Report: Head of Egypt telecom Orascom sees conclusion of talks with SAfrica’s MTN within week.
Capello's England future unclear as Inter Milan rumours mount
LONDON - England manager Fabio Capello’s future with the team has been thrown into doubt by his refusal to kill off the suggestion that he will join Inter Milan after the World Cup. “There has been not one contact with me. At the moment nobody has talked to me,” The Telegraph quoted Capello, as saying. Capello, who .... Source : Capello’s England future unclear as Inter Milan rumours mount.
Marine born on 4th of July becomes 1,000th US death in Afghan war _ days before Memorial Day
1,000th GI killed in Afghan war was on 2nd tour KERRVILLE, Texas - The 1,000th American serviceman killed in Afghanistan was born on the Fourth of July. He died several days before Americans honor fallen troops on Memorial Day. Marine Cpl. Jacob C. Leicht was killed Thursday when he stepped on a land mine in Helmand province ... Read : Marine born on 4th of July becomes 1,000th US death in Afghan war _ days before Memorial Day.