Employment Report Becomes Matter Of Concern

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- Employment reports for the month of June was released by the Labor Department on Friday. The weak employment report held in front of everybody the fact that the economy is not blooming as expected and rather the economic recovery has slowed down. If on one hand the report shows a dip in … Original article on : Employment Report Becomes Matter Of Concern.

26pc of Americans don’t know what country US fought to gain its independence

NEW YORK – Don’t know anything about history? Well, then don’t worry, as you are not alone.

A new poll has found that a whopping one in four Americans have no clue which country the United States declared its independence from.

In a new Marist College poll, a shocking 26 percent failed to identify Great Britain … Read : 26pc of Americans don’t know what country US fought to gain its independence.

Pak security committee warns government to be cautious during talks with India

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s National Parliamentary Committee on Security has warned the federal government to be careful while negotiating with India for peace, it has been reliably learnt.

“Yes, we have held some special sessions before and after the recent talks with Indian officials, and warned our government to be careful,” a top senator, who is a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pak security committee warns government to be cautious during talks with India.

Vijayashanthi arrested for alleged inflammatory speeches

HYDERABAD – The Hyderabad police on Saturday took into its custody actor-turned politician and Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) Member of Parliament Vijayashanthi for allegedly making inflammatory speeches.

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer had earlier issued notice to her in the matter.

It has been reported that Vijayashanthi made provocative remarks at a Telangana Rashtra Samiti meeting … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Vijayashanthi arrested for alleged inflammatory speeches.

Transport operators on strike in Assam over hiked fuel prices

Assam July 3: (ANI) Public transport operators in Assam are on strike in protest against hike in fuel prices. Vehicles such as taxis, auto-rickshaws and trekker station wagons remained off the roads in Guwahati, the state’s principle city.

Although the government has not increased fares, the Assam Bus and Trekker Station Wagon Association increased the fares …. Source article  : Transport operators on strike in Assam over hiked fuel prices.

US intelligence to warn sailors to beware of pretty strangers

WASHINGTON – The American intelligence community is likely to spend years addressing how spies, including Russians recently, could have infiltrated the U.S. so easily and for so long.

Those lessons are already taking hold in the military. The Marines are using a picture of Anna Chapman to warn sailors not to put their trust in beautiful … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US intelligence to warn sailors to beware of pretty strangers.

Vietnamese acupuncturist’s male virginity test relieves 3 of rape charges

WASHINGTON – A Vietnamese acupuncturist is making headlines by claiming that she can detect a man’s virginity based on a small dot on the ear-a test that has helped in freeing three convicted rapists from prison.

Traditional medicine practitioner Pham Thi Hong started lobbying for the men’s release, and even went on to plead their case …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Vietnamese acupuncturist’s male virginity test relieves 3 of rape charges.

Oz flight attendant’s union calls for end to ’sex object’ ads

LONDON – The Flight Attendants Association of Australia (FAAA) has called on airlines around the world to stop portraying them as sex objects in raunchy advertising campaigns.

The association said the risque airline ads were “demeaning” and that they increased the risk of airhostesses becoming victims of sexual harassment.

It cited the campaign promoted by a … Read more »».

Germany’s First Lady turns heads with her height, glamorous outfits, tattoo

LONDON – Germany’s First Lady Bettina Wulff has caught the nation’s eye with her towering height, striking looks, glamorous outfits, and the large tattoo she sports on her right shoulder.

Bettina, 36, a communications manager, had met her husband Christian Wulff, 51, on a business trip, and she had become the media’s favourite even before he … Original source on Gaea Times at : Germany’s First Lady turns heads with her height, glamorous outfits, tattoo.

Forced marriage cases among Pak, Indian communities on the rise in UK

LONDON – Forced marriages in the Indian and Pakistani communities in Britain are on the rise, according to a Government report.

The Sydney Morning Herald, quotes the Forced Marriage Unit as saying that over the past year the number of calls from men … Read more : Forced marriage cases among Pak, Indian communities on the rise in UK.

Kiwi MP’s pro-China blog appalls Tibet’s friends

AUCKLAND – A member of parliament of Chinese origin is facing fierce criticism for defending Chinese rule over Tibet on a Labour Party website.

Criticising Green Party co-leader Russel Norman’s Tibetan flag protest in front of visiting Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping, MP Raymond Huo, wrote: “What Westerners …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Kiwi MP’s pro-China blog appalls Tibet’s friends.

Lahore shrine attack Taliban’s retaliation against military offensive: Pak official

WASHINGTON – A top Pakistan intelligence official has held the Taliban responsible for the ghastly suicide attack on the Hazrat Data Gunj Bukhsh shrine in Lahore in which at least 42 people were killed and over 174 were injured on Thursday.

The official, who spoke on conditions of anonymity, said that the terror …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

The nuances of stone pelting in Kashmir

NEW DELHI – Stone pelting has once again achieved centre stage in the politics of Kashmir.

The Valley is witnessing massive agitations accompanied by violence and stone pelting since the beginning of June this year.

There is a need to look for a pattern in the agitational scenario that has been unfolding since the few years. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : The nuances of stone pelting in Kashmir.

Ethnic Kiwi taxi drivers scared of racist attacks

CHRISTCHURCH – Taxi drivers of ethnic origin in New Zealand have said they are scared of driving at night, as they believe that is the time when drunk and abusive passengers frequently carry out racially-motivated attacks.

Afghan origin taxi driver Abdul Salimi, who is based in Christchurch for the last nine years, no longer fancies driving …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ethnic Kiwi taxi drivers scared of racist attacks.

Relatives of Mumbai’s serial killer create ruckus at police station

Mumbai , July 3: (ANI) Angry relatives of a prime suspect in the recent Mumbai serial killings, Ahmad Javed Shaikh, created a ruckus at the city’s Nehrunagar police station on Friday.

They argued with police officials and also accused them of having unofficially detained more people for interrogation in relation to the serial murder and rape …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Relatives of Mumbai’s serial killer create ruckus at police station.

Two Russian spy suspects admit to using fake names to live in US

WASHINGTON – Two members of the alleged Russian spy ring have confessed to using fake names and backgrounds to live in the United States as a couple for years, a court filing revealed today.

The Arlington, Virginia, couple, who lived under the names Michael Zottoli and Patricia Mills, have also revealed their true names to federal … Read more >>.

India’s dabbawallahs planning to increase service charges by Rs 50

Mumbai, July 3: (ANI)After facing a substantial dip in profits due to escalating costs of vegetables, dairy products and transportation, the dabbawallahs of Mumbai are contemplated a hike in service charges.

“The prices of essential commodities have increased significantly, this is why we have decided to hike our rates by Rs 50, so that we [..] Read the original article: here.

Mentor Mullen Says McChrystal is ‘crushed’ over his sacking

WASHINGTON – The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, has revealed that former NATO commander General Stanley A. McChrystal is “crushed” about his sacking following his derisive statements against the civilian leadership.

According to Admiral Mullen, the shock of a transition from commanding nearly 100,000 American troops in Afghanistan to …. Original article  : Mentor Mullen Says McChrystal is ‘crushed’ over his sacking.

Texas Tech chess player earns grandmaster title

TEXAS – A Texas Tech University Knight Raiders chess team member, Davorin Kuljasevic, attained the chess world’s highest ranking by earning the final norm for a grandmaster title.

He registered five wins and four draws at the 2010 Pula Open in Croatia to become the first Knight Raider to enter the elite ranks of the approximately [..] Read the original article: here.

UK, US researchers present report on de-radicalizing the radicals

WASHINGTON – Individual de-radicalization and disengagement programs, such as those in Saudi-Arabia, Singapore, Indonesia and other nations, ‘can make a difference,’ according to researchers at the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) which is based at the University of Maryland and the International Center for the Study of Radicalization … Read more >>.