Chinese wife refuses to have baby after Argentina’s WC debacle!

NEW DELHI – A couple in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality are at loggerheads after the wife refused to have a baby because Argentina lost to Germany in the World Cup.

According to English.news.cn, the long time Argentina fan made a deal with her husband, a Germany fan, that she would get pregnant this year if Argentina … Read more : Chinese wife refuses to have baby after Argentina’s WC debacle!.

Singaporean woman seeks sponsor for boob job

KUALA LUMPUR – A young Singaporean woman is seeking sponsorship through her online blog for a breast enlargement operation.

The 22-year-old wants to enlarge her breasts from size 29A to 32C for the online show titled Bored in Bikinis, which requires its hosts to wear bikinis for various activities, including playing games and reading the news.

“I … Read more »»».

Sports teams’ success ‘affects how politicians fare in elections’

LONDON – The success of your local sports team in the two weeks before an election affects the performance of incumbent politicians, says a new study led by an Indian origin researcher.

In the new study, researchers looked at US elections for president, governor and senate between 1964 and 2008 and compared them to College American …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sports teams’ success ‘affects how politicians fare in elections’.

Late Sen. Robert C. Byrd to be buried during private service in suburban D.C.

Byrd burial service Tuesday at Arlington cemetery
WASHINGTON – A private burial is planned for the late Sen. Robert C. Byrd at a suburban Washington cemetery.
Byrd is to be buried Tuesday at a cemetery in Arlington, Va., next to his late wife Erma. The burial is the final moment of farewell for the elder …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

US sending delegation to Pak to mount pressure for action against Al-Qaeda, affiliates

WASHINGTON – A high-level US delegation would be arriving in Islamabad later this week to convince the Gilani government to take on the Al-Qaeda now as the terror organisation has been weakened significantly.

The delegation led by Daniel Benjamin, coordinator for counter-terrorism at the White House, would assert the Obama administration’s views that Pakistan needs …. Original article  : US sending delegation to Pak to mount pressure for action against Al-Qaeda, affiliates.

Outrage over blacking pool windows to protect Muslim women’s modesty

LONDON – A council in Britain has been slammed for blacking out the windows of a glass-panelled swimming pool in order to protect the modesty of Muslim women.

The centre in Darlaston, near Walsall, West Midlands had been hailed for its “ultra modern” design when it opened 10 years ago, but now all of its 250 …. Source article  : Outrage over blacking pool windows to protect Muslim women’s modesty.

Now, Iran issues Islamic hairstyle list to get rid of “decadent Western cuts”

LONDON – The Iranian government has issued a list of acceptable male hairstyles that includes side-partings and Elvis quiffs in a bid to rid the country of “decadent Western cuts”.

Iran’s culture ministry produced a catalogue of haircuts that meet government approval, and a list of the banned hairstyles, which includes ponytails, mullets and elaborate spikes.

Most … Original article on : Now, Iran issues Islamic hairstyle list to get rid of “decadent Western cuts”.

WBA world light-welterweight champ Amir Khan hospitalized with mystery illness

LONDON – WBA world light-welterweight champion, Amir Khan, has been rushed to hospital after collapsing at his Bolton home with a mystery illness.

According to The Sun, Khan is presently undergoing extensive tests at the private Beaumont Hospital.

The boxer took a holiday in Egypt following the successful defence of his world title against Paulie … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : WBA world light-welterweight champ Amir Khan hospitalized with mystery illness.

Fiancee of Indian-American killed in NY boat accident, refuses to accept fact

NEW YORK – The distraught fiancee of the young Indian American physiotherapist, Jijo Puthuvamkunnath, is in a shocked state of mind and is refusing to accept that her betrothed was killed in a boating accident in New York Harbour.

“She can’t accept it. He was supposed to be here for a barbecue yesterday. She can’t believe …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Fiancee of Indian-American killed in NY boat accident, refuses to accept fact.

Home Secretary Pillai says no immediate need for Army in Naxal-hit areas

RAIPUR – Union Home Secretary G K Pillai has said that there is no immediate need for deployment of Army in the Maoist-hit areas.

Pillai, who is on a three-day visit to Chhattisgarh to review the situation there, said the Centre has discussed the issue in detail at the Cabinet Committee for Security meet and concluded … Read more >>>.

Tension grips Srinagar after man dies in firing

SRINAGAR – Violence continued to plague the Jammu and Kashmir summer capital as fresh street protests erupted Tuesday after a 30-year-old man died of a bullet injury in a clash with security forces.

Fayaz Ahmad Wani, a government employee, was killed and two people were injured when security forces opened fire to disperse a mob protesting … Read : Tension grips Srinagar after man dies in firing.

Dalai Lama celebrates 75th birthday with hundreds of cheering supporters; 22 in Nepal detained

Dalai Lama celebrates birthday with supporters

DHARMSALA, India – The Dalai Lama celebrated his 75th birthday Tuesday with hundreds of cheering followers in this northern Indian town where he has been living in exile since he fled Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959.
Looking at posters depicting his life as a child, a young man and a [..] Read the original article: here.

1 in 10 Aussies falls victim to online theft

MELBOURNE – A new survey has suggested that Australians are falling victim to online identity theft at an alarming rate, costing them 1.3 billion dollars over the past year.

The survey of 2500 Australians found that one in 10 had fallen victim to online identity theft in the past 12 months and each lost an … Read more »».

Maoists blow up school building in Orissa

MALKANGIRI – In a fresh case of Maoist violence in Orissa, rebels blew up a school building in Malkangiri district early this morning.

According to sources, about 100 heavily-armed rebels stormed into a village under Kalimela police station area and blew up the building, causing extensive damage to the structure.

The school building was targeted as …. Original article  : Maoists blow up school building in Orissa.

Pak lie nailed: puts JuD in banned groups list but orders no ‘restrictions’ on its activities

LAHORE – Pakistan continues to bluff India and the world over action against the Jamaat-ud-Daawa (JuD), as even though the terror group has been included in the Punjab province government’s list of 23 banned extremist organisations working under the veil of new names, it would not face the same restrictions like others in the group.

The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak lie nailed: puts JuD in banned groups list but orders no ‘restrictions’ on its activities.

Afghan Taliban warlord Mullah Omar nabbed in Karachi, claims US blogger

WASHINGTON – A former US Homeland Security Department official has claimed that Afghan Taliban chief Muhammed Mullah Omar has been arrested.

The official, who is identified only as Bred, wrote on his blog that Omar, who has 25 million dollar bounty on his head, was nabbed in Karachi in March.

In November 2009, the Washington Times had … Original source on Gaea Times at : Afghan Taliban warlord Mullah Omar nabbed in Karachi, claims US blogger.

Tributes to martyrs mark Farmers Day in Coimbatore

COIMBATORE – Farmers in Tamil Nadu gathered in huge numbers at Coimbatore to observe the Farmers Day on Monday.

Over one thousand farmers, holding banners, took part in the rally organised by the Tamil Nadu Farmers Association. They paid tributes to the farmers who lost their lives during the crusade for better farming facilities and … Read more >>>.

Religious groups in Malaysia asked to find ways to increase Indian population

KUALA LUMPUR – Perak Malaysian Indian Congress chief K. Kumaran has asked Indian religious and welfare organisations to come together to find ways to increase the Indian population in Malaysia.

Speaking to reporters after attending the annual celebrations of the Sri Maha Kaliamman Om Sakthi temple in Buntong Dua, Ipoh, he said fewer people would be …. Original article  : Religious groups in Malaysia asked to find ways to increase Indian population.

Fresh hope for Indian-Malaysian woman to have her Malaysian citizenship restored

PETALING JAYA – Malaysia’s Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) will be meeting with officers from the Home Ministry to discuss the case of a Malaysia-born woman who 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 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fresh hope for Indian-Malaysian woman to have her Malaysian citizenship restored.

World’s smallest mum vows to have more babies after giving birth to third

LONDON – World’s smallest mother from Kentucky, USA, has vowed to have more babies after she gave birth to her third child.

“I’ll have more children,” 36-year-old Stacey Herald said.

At just 2 feet 4 inches, Stacy has been warned against getting pregnant, because a baby would grow too big and crush her lungs and heart.

Stacey …. Source  : World’s smallest mum vows to have more babies after giving birth to third.