General Kayani -Extension or CJCSC?

ISLAMABAD – For some weeks now there have been articles, sponsored undoubtedly, that say that Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asfaq Pervez Kayani will in all probability get an extended tenure in office, as he has … Original source on Gaea Times at : General Kayani -Extension or CJCSC?.

Zardari’s ‘dubious’ businessman friend reaches home safely after mysterious kidnapping

KARACHI – A well-known Pakistani businessman Riaz Lalji, who is said to be one of President Asif Ali Zardari’s close friends, returned to his house here hours after he was supposedly kidnapped by some unknown persons.

Lalji, along with his gunman and driver [..] Read the original article: here.

Chinese hide 3 mln babies a year to circumvent one-child policy

LONDON – As many as three million Chinese babies are hidden by their parents every year in order to get around the country’s one-child policy, a researcher has discovered.

According to research carried out by Liang Zhongtang, a demographer and former member of …. Read the original article  : here.

Pak to launch offensive in N.Waziristan, discussing right time frame with US

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has agreed in principle to launch an offensive in the restive North Waziristan and other areas identified by the US as militant hideouts, and is currently reviewing plans and discussing the right time frame to open a new front against the militants.

According to diplomatic sources, during the recent visit of President … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pak to launch offensive in N.Waziristan, discussing right time frame with US.

Jorhat hosts Voice of North East 2010 audition

JORHAT – The third audition of the “VOICE OF NORTH EAST, 2010″ was held at Pitambar Deva Goswami Auditorium here on May 29 and 30.

The Jorhat audition was organized by SMILE, a socio-cultural organization, based in Silchar.and supported by PHENIX a cultural organization from Jorhat.

Hundreds of enthusiastic contestant from Arunachal …. Original article  : Jorhat hosts Voice of North East 2010 audition.

President Patil ends visit to China

SHANGHAI – President Pratibha Patil left China on Monday afternoon after a five day visit that officials said has given fresh impetus to Sino-Indian ties.

Patil was given a ceremonial send off by Chinese authorities here. She is expected in the Indian Capital at around 5.30 p.m.

During her visit, the President discussed a range of … Read more »».

Nearly five in ten Australians fear war with China

MELBOURNE – Nearly five out of ten Australians believe that China will become a military threat to Australia within 20 years, prompting record support for the US alliance.

According to the 2010 Lowy Institute foreign policy poll, 46 per cent of people think China will be a threat, with 19 per cent of them rating … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nearly five in ten Australians fear war with China.

Hyderabad gets an eco-friendly ice skating rink

HYDERABAD – Hyderabad got its first eco-friendly ice-skating rink with a synthetic surface on Sunday.

The rink has been introduced by Sparq Concepts in conjunction with Spanish company, XTRAICE.

Spanning an area of 1,300 square feet, the sporting arena is all set to woo ice skating enthusiasts.

“The rink here … Original article on : Hyderabad gets an eco-friendly ice skating rink.

Nepal Maoists says ruling parties trying to misinterpret three-point agreement

KATHMANDU – The Unified CPN (Maoist) on Monday said the ruling parties are trying to interpret the three-point agreement reached on Friday night according to their convenience.

A meeting of the Maoist Standing Committee held at party headquarters here, …. Read the original article  : here.

16 killed, 30 injured as Israeli armed forces storm Gaza aid ships

JERUSALEM – At least 16 people have been killed and 30 injured after Israeli troops stormed a convoy of six ships carrying activists and aid supplies to the blockaded Palestinian enclave of Gaza.

According to reports, the confrontation took …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 16 killed, 30 injured as Israeli armed forces storm Gaza aid ships.

Research claims Chinese hiding three million babies a year

LONDON – As many as three million Chinese babies are hidden by their parents every year in order to get around the country’s one-child policy, a researcher has discovered.

According to research carried out by Liang Zhongtang, a demographer and former member of the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Research claims Chinese hiding three million babies a year.

Sacked MIC secretary general knew he would be removed

KUALA LUMPUR – Recently sacked Malaysian-Indian Congress secretary general S. Murugessan said he knew his removal was imminent after he demanded an explanation for the sacking of four other party-members who were opposing the party president Samy Vellu.

Nevertheless, Murugessan stayed firm to his beliefs irrespective of the consequences.

Harbouring …. Original source  : Sacked MIC secretary general knew he would be removed.

China shows reluctance to censure N.Korea over S.Korea warship sinking

WASHINGTON – China appears unwilling to censure North Korea over its sinking of the South Korean warship Cheonan.

According to the Christian Science Monitor (CSM), Beijing had earlier indicated that it would take steps to caution Pyongyang, but a summit meeting between it, Japan, and South Korea ended … Original source on Gaea Times at : China shows reluctance to censure N.Korea over S.Korea warship sinking.

Gulf of Mexico oil leak described as ‘worst US environment disaster’

LONDON – British Petroleum (BP’s) failure to plug the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has led American officials and the local community to describe it as the worst environmental disaster in US history.

The BBC quoted White House energy adviser Carol … Read more : Gulf of Mexico oil leak described as ‘worst US environment disaster’.

Malaysian-Indian Congress President Vellu hits out at critics, sacks opposers

KUALA LUMPUR – Incumbent Malaysian Indian Congress President Samy Vellu has struck back at his detractors who want him to vacate the post to make way for a younger leadership.

Using powers vested in him as president, Vellu has sacked MIC Youth deputy chief V. Mugilan, central working … Read : Malaysian-Indian Congress President Vellu hits out at critics, sacks opposers.

Trinidad marks Indians’ arrival with muliculture ministry

Port-of-SPAIN – Various social, cultural and religious functions Sunday marked the 165th Indian Arrival Day, the day when 238 people first came here from India to work on the plantations, with Trinidad and Tobago’s new Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar calling it a journey that has taken “us all centuries to arrive at”.

She said that observance … Original source on Gaea Times at : Trinidad marks Indians’ arrival with muliculture ministry.

Debt stress: How the poll on was conducted

Debt stress: How the poll on was conducted

The Associated Press-GfK Poll on debt and stress was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from May 7-11, 2010. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,002 adults. Interviews were conducted with 702 respondents on landline [..] Read the original article: here.

10 die as Israeli navy strikes Gaza aid ships

TEL AVIV/LARNACA – At least 10 foreign activists were killed early Monday, the Israeli military confirmed, after the navy stormed a flotilla of six ships bound for the Gaza Strip with aid.

Dozens were injured, the military said.
Four Israeli soldiers were also injured, one of them seriously with stab wounds to the stomach.
Other unconfirmed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 10 die as Israeli navy strikes Gaza aid ships.

Al Qaeda wants ‘charity gifts’ to fund attacks on US, Britain

LONDON – Al-Qaeda is openly asking for donations from the international community to fund strikes against Britain and US.

Al-Qaeda honchos based in Yemen have posted messages on radical websites exhorting supporters to donate by passing off the donations as ‘charity gifts’.

It clearly identifies [..] Read the original article: here.

“There is threat to my life,” claims Sri Sri Ravishankar

BANGALORE – Art of Living (AoL) founder Sri Sri Ravishankar said on Monday that there is a threat to his life.

His statement came just a day after he escaped being shot at in Bangalore.

An unidentified gunman shot at his car as he was returning after delivering a discourse.

He said … Read more »».