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.

Maoists biggest internal threat to India: Pranab Mukherjee

GULBARGA/ BENGALURU – Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that the Maoist menace is the biggest internal threat to the country.

“Of course, the Maoist menace and Naxalites activities are biggest threat to the internal security of the country, and therefore constant efforts are needed by both central and state government to tackle this problem,” … Read more : Maoists biggest internal threat to India: Pranab Mukherjee.

Gulf Oil Leak enraging and heartbreaking: Obama

LONDON – US President Barack Obama has said that he is heartbroken at BP’s failure to stem the oil flow in the Gulf Oil slick that would have devastating and irreversible consequences on the fragile aquatic life in the Gulf of Mexico.

He made the remarks after BP officials disclosed that the attempts to stop the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Fighter jets kill 18 suspected militants in NW Pakistan after death of 2 soldiers

Jets kill 18 suspected militants in NW Pakistan

PARACHINAR, Pakistan – A government official says fighter jets pounded militant hide-outs in northwestern Pakistan, killing 18 suspected fighters.
Jahanzeb Khan, a local administrator, says the attacks Sunday targeted militants in the Orakzai tribal region who had fled from an army offensive last year in nearby South Waziristan.
Khan says …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Protest in Manipur against Thuigaleng Muivah’s proposed visit

IMPHAL – The All Manipur Rickshaw Drivers and Pullers Welfare Association (AMRDPWA) staged a protest rally in Imphal against the proposed visit of ethnic Naga leader Thuigaleng Muivah.

Scores of people from various parts of Manipur participated in … Read more : Protest in Manipur against Thuigaleng Muivah’s proposed visit.

Curfew lifted in Thailand as security forces regain control

BANGKOK – Curfew has been lifted in Thailand capital Bangkok and 23 other provinces after Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva received assurances from the security forces that they had regained control following recent riots that left 85 dead in the capital.

The … Original article on : Curfew lifted in Thailand as security forces regain control.

Nigerian conjoined twins have complex internal anatomy, say doctors

BANGALORE – Doctors here have said the conjoined eight-month old twins from Nigeria have complex internal anatomy, but they are healthy enough to be operated on.

The girls, Peace and Patience, who were born to Emmanuel and Comfort Adugbe in Nigeria in 2009, share a … Original article on : Nigerian conjoined twins have complex internal anatomy, say doctors.

BP’s ‘top kill’ effort fails; falls back on oil spill containment strategy

WASHINGTON – BP’s ‘top kill’ operation to plug the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico has failed and now the company is planning a containment strategy that will cut off the damaged riser from which the oil is leaking and cap it with valve.

According to the Washington Post, …. Source  : BP’s ‘top kill’ effort fails; falls back on oil spill containment strategy.

It is upto India, Pak to determine ways to improve ties : US

WASHINGTON – While ruling out any mediation between both India and Pakistan, the United States has reiterated that it is upto the two countries only to determine ways to improve relationship between them.

Interacting with media persons during a briefing on the US-India Strategic Dialogue which would be held … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : It is upto India, Pak to determine ways to improve ties : US.

Kochi Police interrogating eight captured Somali nationals

KOCHI – Police and intelligence officials in Kochi, Kerala, are interrogating eight Somali fishermen who were spotted and taken into custody in Indian waters near the Lakshadweep Islands by the Indian Navy.

The Somalis were found near Kavaratti Island in a small boat. The Somalis were handed over to the Harbour … Original article on : Kochi Police interrogating eight captured Somali nationals.

Patil visits Shanghai Expo, mini India showcased in style

SHANGHAI – Exploring the concept of ‘Cities of Harmony’, the Indian pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 here showcases how tradition can exist harmoniously with modernity and how ecological sustainability can be achieved with national development.

The … Read more : Patil visits Shanghai Expo, mini India showcased in style.

Ex-Armyman held in botched NY bombing probe freed on orders from Pak ‘higher-ups’

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan intelligence agencies have freed a former army major, who was detained in connection with the failed Times Square bombing plot.

Adnan Ahmad and his brother were among at least 11 people who were rounded up in Pakistan for suspected links with the confessed New York bomb plotter Faisal Shahzad.

Intelligence officials said that Adnan …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ex-Armyman held in botched NY bombing probe freed on orders from Pak ‘higher-ups’.

Pak Taliban claims responsibility for deadly attack on Lahore mosques

PESHAWAR – The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed the responsibility for Friday’s deadly terror attack on two mosques in Lahore in which over 90 people were killed and scores injured.

In statement released here, a self-proclaimed spokesperson of the TTP described that attack on the mosques belonging to the Ahmedia sect as brave work.

“Congratulations to …. Source  : Pak Taliban claims responsibility for deadly attack on Lahore mosques.

PM should take action against fake killings in J-K: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

SRINAGAR – Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has demanded that Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh should take action against the recent fake killings at Machil sector in Jammu …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : PM should take action against fake killings in J-K: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

Modern ICCP along border to promote trade

AGARTALA – To facilitate trade and economy and for trans-border passengers, India is building six integrated customs check posts (ICCP) along its border with Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal, said A.E. Ahmed, secretary (Border Management) in the Home Ministry during his visit to the state recently.

The six ICCPs are part of a total 13 …. Source article  : Modern ICCP along border to promote trade.

No evidence to prove RAW’s involvement in Lahore mosques attack : Malik

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said there isn’t enough evidence to prove the involvement of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in the ghastly terror attack on two Lahore mosques, in which over 90 people were killed and several injured.

Talking to reporters here, Malik rejected the statement of … Read more : No evidence to prove RAW’s involvement in Lahore mosques attack : Malik.

David Laws resigns over expenses claim

LONDON – Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Laws resigned from the coalition Cabinet on Saturday after revelations that he claimed 40,000 pounds of taxpayers’ money to pay rent to his boyfriend.

The Telegraph quoted government sources, as saying that the senior Liberal Democrat stepped down as … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : David Laws resigns over expenses claim.

Man executed for east China kindergarten stabbing

NEW DELHI – A man who stabbed 29 children and three teachers last month in east China’s Jiangsu Province was executed on Sunday morning, the Xinhua news agency reported.

The Intermediate People’s Court of Taizhou City ordered the execution of Xu Yuyuan, 47, at 9:39 a.m.

He had … Read more »».

No one will be spared in suspected J-K fake killing: Antony

NEW DELHI – Defence Minister A K Antony has said no one would be spared in the suspected fake killing in Jammu and Kashmir and that there is no question of covering up.

“Kashmir government is inquiring, we will fully cooperate. There is no question of cover up. Whoever … Read : No one will be spared in suspected J-K fake killing: Antony.

One in three football-crazy English workers will be truant during FIFA WC

LONDON – Truancy levels at the workplace are going to rise in football-crazy Britain because fans would want to catch their team in action. Experts have projected losses worth millions with productivity slumping due to the absenteeism.

One in seven Brits plan to pull a sickie during England …. Source  : Gaea News Network.