Breaking News – Newsletter for July 1, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Men ‘less enthusiastic about work than women’: UK study
LONDON – A UK study has found that men are less enthusiastic about work than women until retirement time comes, when they are seen bouncing back with renewed interest in their jobs.
The research, which was carried out by University of Portsmouth scientists, Darren Van Laar and Simon Easton, comes as the Government plans to raise … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Men ‘less enthusiastic about work than women’: UK study.
Analysis and outcome of Toronto G-20 summit
WASHINGTON – The G-20 Summit held in Toronto June 27 and 28 was heavy on promises and lean on concrete action items, notes the Task Force on Financial Integrity and Economic Development.
While the G20 expressed a strong desire to “close the development gap,” increase transparency,and tackle corruption and money laundering, there was a notable … Read : Analysis and outcome of Toronto G-20 summit.
Al Gore is a pervert and sexual predator, says masseuse
NEW YORK – Molly Hagerty, the masseuse who alleged that Al Gore assaulted her sexually, has claimed that he is ‘a pervert and sexual predator.’
The redheaded 54-year-old massage therapist finally decided to lift the curtain on her identity and insists her tawdry tale is true.
“Al Gore is a pervert and sexual predator. He’s not what … Read : Al Gore is a pervert and sexual predator, says masseuse.
Kerala’s milk co-operative MILMA launches milk ATM in Kochi
KOCHI – Now it is not only the money that can be drawn from the ATM machines but also pasteurised milk packets and curd by inserting a smart card in Kerala.
Milma installed Any-Time Milk-vending Machines (ATMs) as a pilot project in the city to provide milk to its customers.
The first of its kind ATMs … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kerala’s milk co-operative MILMA launches milk ATM in Kochi.
William S. Merwin of Hawaii named US poet laureate by the Library of Congress
William S. Merwin named 17th US poet laureate
WASHINGTON – A writer who stopped using punctuation in the 1960s and spent much of the last 30 years secluded in Hawaii will become the nation’s next chief poet.
The Library of Congress is announcing Thursday that William S. Merwin will become the 17th U.S. poet laureate this fall. … Original article on : William S. Merwin of Hawaii named US poet laureate by the Library of Congress.
Indian Railway Introduces Food Service
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Indian railways has been trying hard to improve the quality of its various services apart from running trains in time and introducing new trains. Its initiatives like e ticketing and booking airplane tickets online have received great response from the passengers. It is also trying to offer more variety in …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Indian Railway Introduces Food Service.
China welcomes visit by US defense chief at a time ‘appropriate to both sides’
China welcomes Gates visit at ‘appropriate’ time
BEIJING – An official report says the U.S. defense chief would be welcome to visit China at a time “appropriate to both sides.”
The offer reported Thursday by the official Xinhua News Agency comes just weeks after China rejected an offer to visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
Xinhua quoted …. Source article : China welcomes visit by US defense chief at a time ‘appropriate to both sides’.
Three Maoists arrested in Jharkhand
LATEHAR – Three Maoists were arrested in Jharkhand’s Latehar District on Wednesday.
The rebels were arrested from a jungle near Chandawa of Latehar.
Among those arrested is Dewakar, an area commander of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI).
“He (Dewakar) was involved in many terrible criminal activities in the region. His sub-zonal commander was also arrested … Original article on : Three Maoists arrested in Jharkhand.
US officials link al-Qaeda figure Shukrijumah to NY subway bomb plot
WASHINGTON – US officials have indicated that Adnan Shukrijumah, a top al-Qaeda figure, helped plot last year’s attempted bombing of the New York subway system.
According to the Fox News, the Justice Department has named him in a draft indictment saying that Shukrijumah met with one of the would-be suicide bombers, but not yet filed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US officials link al-Qaeda figure Shukrijumah to NY subway bomb plot.
‘Pak politicians with fake degree liable to 80 lashes under Islamic law for lying’
ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistan Law Minister Sher Afgan Niazi has said that a member of parliament holding a fake degree not only faces disqualification, but is also liable to be awarded 80 lashes under the Islamic law for lying.
Niazi said that under the Hadood laws, the offenders are liable to be punished under Qadaf Had …. Source : ‘Pak politicians with fake degree liable to 80 lashes under Islamic law for lying’.
School withdraws free condoms to elementary school students offer
NEW YORK – The controversy over condoms being given to elementary school students has been put to rest, with the Cape Cod school district Superintendent saying they will not be distributed to 6-year-olds.
School Superintendent Beth Singer also apologized to Provincetown locals and parents on June 29 for the “misunderstanding” that elementary school students would be …. Read the original article : here.
‘Insulting’ your spouse can now send you to the slammer in France
LONDON – Couples who insult each other can now end up being jailed under a new French law, which has made “psychological violence” a criminal offence.
The law, which is a first of its kind, is applied to partners who make insults or threats of physical violence, and it means that they could end up … Read more »».
Revisit paramilitary deployment in Maoist-hit areas: Chidambaram
New Delhi, 1 July (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has said a rethink is required on the deployment of security forces in the Maoist affected areas.
“Some of these deployments must be revisited (so as to ascertain) whether they are serving any purpose. I hope the Chief Minister will hold discussions with the CPMF … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Revisit paramilitary deployment in Maoist-hit areas: Chidambaram.
Afghan military officers to be trained in Pakistan
KABUL – Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai has agreed to send some military officers to Pakistan for training.
According to the Washington Post, this is a significant policy shift, and signals a deepening relationship between the long-wary neighbors.
The paper further says that the move should be seen as a victory for Pakistan, which seeks a major … Read more »».
Al Qaeda seeks to expand audience with launch of first English website
WASHINGTON – Al Qaeda is promoting the upcoming online release of its first English magazine called “Inspire,” promising Anwar Al Alwaki, the America born cleric linked to several terror attacks on the United States, as one of its first guest writers.
According to the Fox News, it is a dangerous move made by the terror … Read more >>>.
Sri Lanka denies deal with ‘rump Tamil Tigers’
LONDON – Sri Lanka has denied reports that the government is forming an ‘alliance’ with the supporters of the Tamil Tigers.
According to BBC, Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has said that he had recently met a group of ‘pro-LTTE’ diaspora Tamils in the country to discuss issues of humanitarian concern in the country.
“The visitors … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sri Lanka denies deal with ‘rump Tamil Tigers’.
Pak-China nuclear deal ‘peaceful’, under IAEA safeguards: Basit
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has reiterated that its nuclear deal with China is purely for peaceful purposes, and is under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said that the peaceful nuclear deal is nothing new, and stated that it has been already underway for producing electricity.
“Pakistan has been …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Film on Barack Obama’s childhood premieres in Jakarta
LONDON – Film based on Barack Obama’s life as a child in Indonesia is being premiered in the capital Jakarta.
‘Obama The Menteng Kid’, based on a book, is a fictionalised biography of the boy who became the US president.
The title of the film refers to the Jakarta neighbourhood where the US President lived and … Read more : Film on Barack Obama’s childhood premieres in Jakarta.
NATO’s new commander in Afghanistan briefs alliance on escalating war
Petraeus briefs NATO on Afghan mission
BRUSSELS – Gen. David Petraeus, NATO’s newly appointed commander of the Afghanistan war, is briefing alliance officials about his plans for the escalating conflict.
Officials say Petraeus is meeting with Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and will address the North Atlantic Council, the alliance’s top decision-making body, on … Read more »».
Orissa submits plan for development in Maoists hit areas
BHUBANESWAR – The Orissa government has submitted an integrated action plan to the centre on expediting development work in some of the areas worst hit by Maoists activities, an official said here Thursday.
The Maoists are active in more than half of state’s 30 districts. The government, however, has submitted its plan for carrying out various …. Source : Orissa submits plan for development in Maoists hit areas.