India, Pakistan asked to add cruise missiles to Lahore MoU

TORONTO – A Canadian-led panel of retired civilian and military officials from India and Pakistan has called upon the two countries to update the Lahore memorandum of understanding on easing tensions between them.

Called the Ottawa Dialogue and led by University of Ottawa professor Peter Jones, the initiative is part of track-II diplomacy to defuse problems [..] Read the original article: here.

Malaysian beaches fast becoming favourite haunts for sexual trysts

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian anti-vice volunteers catch nearly 10 nude couples daily along the Tok Jembal and Teluk Ketapang beaches, which are fast becoming favourite haunts for sexual trysts.

Many of those coming to these beaches are reportedly students from institutes of higher learning.

A volunteer, on the condition of anonymity, said most couples were caught “doing …. Source article  : Malaysian beaches fast becoming favourite haunts for sexual trysts.

Scottish porridge bowl weighing 690 kilograms smashes world record

CUPAR – A bowl of porridge made in Scotland has smashed the world record for being the largest ever made, weighing 690 kilograms.

The porridge, enough to feed 2000 people, was made at the annual Highland Games in Cupar, and beat the previous record of 171 kilograms, set in Manchester last year.

Guinness World Record adjudicator … Original source on Gaea Times at : Scottish porridge bowl weighing 690 kilograms smashes world record.

Brits always ready to haggle for best holiday deals

LONDON – When it comes to planning a holiday, Britons are always ready to haggle to get the best deal, revealed a study.

A survey by travel and entertainment company Travelzoo found that Brits are keen to haggle while on holiday but are less inclined than other Europeans to brag about bagging a bargain.

UK holidaymakers are …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Brits always ready to haggle for best holiday deals.

Curfew imposed in Anantnag

Srinagar July 5: (ANI) Curfew was imposed in Ananatnag town of Jammu and Kashmir, following the announcement of a protest march by the separatist group, Hurriyat Conference (Geelani).

People of the town have been facing many problems following the imposing of curfew.

“The Hurriyat Conference gave a call for going to Islamabad (Anantnag), ‘Islamabad chalo!’ … Original article on : Curfew imposed in Anantnag.

Now, a jazz version of geese to wow music lovers

LONDON – Two composers are trying to bring the mesmerising sounds of nature closer to city dwellers by recording the sounds of wild geese in a remote corner of Scotland. They plan to take the music to a wider audience through the medium of jazz.

The music, inspired by the sound of tens of thousands of …. Original article  : Now, a jazz version of geese to wow music lovers.

Delhi shines, but red light area in darkness (IANS Special)

NEW DELHI – An old Bollywood song, “Parde mein rehne do, parda na uthao” rings the air as you walk past the brothels of G.B. Road. The veil of neglect and apathy is yet to be lifted in the city’s oldest red light area even as work is on to beautify Delhi ahead of the … Read more »»».

Office gossip can get ’slimy weasels’ the sack

MELBOURNE – Gossiping and chitchatting in the office can make you lose your job, according to one of Wall Street’s most feared traders.

Billionaire Ray Dalio, has said that employees who gossip about co-workers will be fired for behaving like ’slimy weasels.’

Founder of Bridgewater Associates, Dalio’s list of rules for his one thousand employees was leaked [..] Read the original article: here.

Daughter’s flute play wakes dad from coma

LONDON – A father who was badly injured after he was thrown off his motorbike came out of a coma, thanks to his daughter’s flute playing.

Mark Bell failed to recover after suffering a broken back, bleeding in the brain, punctured lung and 12 broken ribs.

Doctors insisted his wife Fleur to talk to him in a [..] Read the original article: here.

Cougar to tell-all about Prince Harry’s ‘long, lovely kiss’

LONDON – A blonde “cougar” is set to spill the beans about a passionate kiss with Prince Harry, on a reality TV show.

Catherine Davies kissed the royal after they spent a night drinking in London in 2006.

She was forced to deny rumours that they went any further and never revealed what Harry, then 21, said … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Cougar to tell-all about Prince Harry’s ‘long, lovely kiss’.

Outrage over Brit Islamist leader’s call on Oz Muslims to ’shun haram democracy’

SYDNEY – Australian Protectionist Party (APP) activists have protested against British Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT) leader Burhan Hanif’s advice to Aussie Muslims to spurn secular democracy and join the struggle for a transnational Islamic state.

Sydney organizer for the APP, Nick Folkes, said that the HT should be banned in Australia and thinks that practicing sharia law …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Best shooting in the world claim during Sino-Pak joint anti-terror drill

BEIJING J – Pakistani and Chinese troops taking part in the ongoing anti-terror drill being held at a training base of the Lanzhou Military Command, which guards the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, have been hitting the target with never seen before perfection.

Both countries have sent their top and experienced troops for the drill dubbed ‘Friendship-2010′.

“I …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Best shooting in the world claim during Sino-Pak joint anti-terror drill.

Before White House visit, Israel spells out goods to be restricted from entering Gaza

Israel redefining rules of Gaza blockade
JERUSALEM – Israel is releasing a list of goods it will continue to ban from the Gaza Strip after easing its land blockade of the territory.

The decision comes on the eve of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s White House.
Officials say Israel will still largely restrict desperately needed construction materials and other … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Before White House visit, Israel spells out goods to be restricted from entering Gaza.

Malaysian woman loses citizenship after her name appears in Indian voters list

PETALING JAYA – A Malaysia-born woman has been living in limbo for the past eight years, after losing her citizenship when her name appeared in a voter registration list in India.

In 2002, Mageswari Koothan received a notice from the National Registration Depart-ment telling her that she was no longer a Malaysian after it found she … Read more : Malaysian woman loses citizenship after her name appears in Indian voters list.

TTP amazingly not among 17 terror groups targeted in Pak Punjab Govt. crack down

LAHORE – Under immense pressure from various quarters to take on the militant groups thriving in the province, the Punjab Home Department has set up a task force to crack down on 17 banned terror organisations, but the terror list amazingly has no mention of the ‘father’ of all these groups – the Tehreek-Taliban Pakistan …. Source article  : TTP amazingly not among 17 terror groups targeted in Pak Punjab Govt. crack down.

Afghans see change in US command as a threat to civilians

LOS ANGELES – U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus’ taking command of the troubled Afghan war is worrying Afghans, who fear that the rules laid down by the former Commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan Stanley Allen McChrystal to protect civilians may be revised.

According to the LA Times, the civilians fear that now, it will … Read more : Afghans see change in US command as a threat to civilians.

24 killed, 19 injured in a bus fire in eastern China

BEIJING – Twenty-four people were killed and 19 others injured after fire engulfed a Chinese steel company’s shuttle bus last night in Wuxi city of East China’s Jiangsu province.

According to Xinhua, the accident occurred at about 11:16 pm in a tunnel when the bus was carrying employees headed to work on the night shift.

No other … Original article on : 24 killed, 19 injured in a bus fire in eastern China.

‘New-generation’ Germany can avenge Euro 2008 loss to Spain: Klose

DURBAN – Germany striker Miroslav Klose believes that his team’s ‘new generation of players’ can avenge their loss to Spain in the Euro 2008 final when the sides meet again in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final.

Klose was part of an experienced German side that lost the final 1-0, but he said that their World Cup …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Studying the suburbs: From museums to academia, suburban life no longer a laughing matter

Derided no more, suburban life is turning serious

SHAWNEE, Kan. – A national museum about suburban life that is planned outside Kansas City is the latest sign that deep thinkers are starting to take the ‘burbs seriously.
The proposed National Museum of Suburban History in Johnson County, Kan., wants to increase the public’s appreciation of suburban life …. Source article  : Studying the suburbs: From museums to academia, suburban life no longer a laughing matter.

Privacy campaigners blast Brit mikes on street lampposts ’snooping’ project

LONDON – Brit privacy campaigners have condemned reports that council officials are using high-powered spy microphones on street lampposts to listen in on private conversations.

The microphones, connected to CCTV cameras, can recognize aggressive “trigger” words and sounds, then automatically direct cameras to zoom in on the speakers.

According to reports, the Sigard system has been tested … Read more >>>.