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Honour killings have no place in Canada: Minister
TORONTO - After recent incidents of alleged honour killings in the Indian and Pakistani communities here, the Canadian minister for women affairs Monday warned that these gruesome acts have no place this country. Visiting the Punjabi Community Health Services in Mississauga on the outskirts of Toronto, Rona Ambrose, who is the Canadian minister for the status ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Honour killings have no place in Canada: Minister.
Official: President Karzai apologizes to Britain after Afghan forces kill 3 troops
Afghan forces reportedly kill 3 UK troops KABUL, Afghanistan - A NATO official says Afghan President Hamid Karzai has offered condolences and an apology amid reports that Afghan forces killed three British troops in the south. An investigation is under way and details of Tuesday’s incident remain unclear. The international force earlier said that three of its service .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Kerala plans heritage village for diaspora
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Tuesday said the state industrial development corporation is undertaking a feasibility study for the proposed Rs.750-crore heritage village for the diaspora. “We have already identified 337 acres in the outskirts of the capital city near Chiryankil. The district collector has been asked to find out the modus operandi of ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kerala plans heritage village for diaspora.
Sarah Russell Appointed CEO of AEGON's Global Asset Management Business
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, July 13, 2010 - AEGON has appointed Sarah Russell as the new Chief Executive Officer of AEGON Asset Management, effective August 1. Ms. Russell succeeds Erik van Houwelingen, who is leaving AEGON to pursue career opportunities elsewhere. Ms. Russell's appointment marks a new stage in the development of AEGON's global asset management organization, which [...]
Unexploded suicide vest found at disco in Uganda, 4 'foreigners' arrested, officials say
Unexploded bomb vest found in Uganda; 4 arrested KAMPALA, Uganda - Investigators found an unexploded suicide vest with ball bearings in a disco hall in Uganda’s capital, suggesting that militants planned another attack, officials said Tuesday. Four “foreign” suspects were arrested in connection with the find. The discovery of a suicide vest in a suburb of Kampala ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Unexploded suicide vest found at disco in Uganda, 4 ‘foreigners’ arrested, officials say.
Indian scientists discover a unique anti-diabetic insulin
NEW DELHI - Indian scientists have reportedly discovered a new form of insulin that could could help diabetic patients control their blood sugar levels. According to the scientists, a patient has to take only a single shot of insulin to keep sugar levels under control for over a month. The National Immunology Institute has reveated .... Original article : Indian scientists discover a unique anti-diabetic insulin.
Pressure cooker and other tips for US-bound students
NEW DELHI - American youths like space and so, keep a “talking distance” of at least 10 yards while speaking to a peer on campus. Keep a pressure cooker handy. Those are among the crucial lifestyle lessons being offered to US-bound students from India. Lifestyle classes are becoming the key to overcoming culture shocks on American .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Zara Nachke Dikha Is Still Jinxed?
July 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The battle of sex is now over, declaring Massakali girls the winner! As reported earlier by TellyCafe that ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’ (Star Plus) is jinxed for Mastkalandar boys as they were failing in their performance one after another. But now post ‘Zara…’ some of the Mastkalandars and Massakalis are down .... Source article : Zara Nachke Dikha Is Still Jinxed?.
Obstructive sleep apnea may increase heart disease risk: Study
WASHINGTON - Severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with later risk of heart disease, a new study has revealed. In the study, researchers found that OSA raised the risk of heart failure for middle-aged and older men - and significantly raised the risk of coronary heart disease in men up to age 70. In OSA, the ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Obstructive sleep apnea may increase heart disease risk: Study.
Tackling the Growing Obesity Epidemic: New Research Shows Weight Watchers Works Globally
STOCKHOLM, July 13, 2010 - New research unveiled at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO) is further evidence of how Weight Watchers helps people around the world lose weight effectively, and has the potential to collaborate further with public health care providers worldwide to help reverse the obesity epidemic. "New research in countries as [...]
Apex court okays Tamil Nadu quota law
NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Tuesday granted protection to the Tamil Nadu government’s quota law, which provides for 69 percent reservation in educational institutions and jobs. The apex court bench of Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia and Justices K.S. Radhakrishna Rao and Swatanter Kumar also directed the state backward class commission to revisit the reservation .... Source : Apex court okays Tamil Nadu quota law.
Truck driver chokes on spicy pork rinds, loses control of semi on Washington interstate
Truck driver chokes on pork rinds, ends in ditch BLAINE, Wash. - A Washington State Patrol trooper says the driver of a FedEx tractor-trailer rig choked on some spicy pork rinds, lost control of his truck on an interstate and jackknifed it before coming to a stop in a muddy ditch. Trooper Keith Leary says Edward Sutherland .... Read the original article : here.
Meet the 'Donkey' who loves to guzzle cold beer on a hot day!
MELBOURNE - An Aussie man’s pet donkey has become a local celebrity, thanks to his love to guzzle cold beers on a hot day. Known simply as ‘Donkey’, Jens Waldenmayer’s pet is famous among residents of Spencer Road at Darwin River for his love of beer. “I think he is a real Territorian ... Read more »»».
Iranian n-scientist 'takes refuge' at Pakistan embassy
Tehran, July 13 (IANS/AKI) A missing Iranian nuclear scientist has taken refuge at Pakistan’s embassy in Washington, according to Iran’s state radio. The Persian Gulf country claims Shahram Amiri was kidnapped by the CIA. “A few hours ago Shahram Amiri took refuge at Iran’s interest section at the Pakistan embassy in Washington, wanting to return to ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Iranian n-scientist ‘takes refuge’ at Pakistan embassy.
Belfast faces big cleanup after 2 nights of riots; 55 police officers hurt in clashes
Belfast faces big cleanup after 2 nights of riots BELFAST, Northern Ireland - Authorities in Northern Ireland faced a major cleanup Tuesday following two nights of rioting that brought sectarian tensions to a boil and left more than four dozen officers injured during a major Protestant holiday. Commuters faced delays going to work as several roads were ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Belfast faces big cleanup after 2 nights of riots; 55 police officers hurt in clashes.
Iran says missing nuclear scientist has taken refuge in Pakistani embassy in Washington
Iran: Missing scientist surfaces in Washington TEHRAN, Iran - Iran says a missing Iranian nuclear scientist has taken refuge at the Pakistani embassy in Washington and is asking to return to his homeland. The state TV says the scientist, Shahram Amiri, entered the embassy’s office representing Iranian interests in the U.S. and demanded an “immediate return” to .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Man claiming 85 per cent ownership of Facebook revealed
MELBOURNE - A man from a small town in New York has claimed that he owns 85 per cent of the social network site Facebook, and has said that he will be going to court to prove it. Paul D Ceglia, from Wellsville, has filed a civil case against Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, claiming he had ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Man claiming 85 per cent ownership of Facebook revealed.
Malik dropped from first Test against Australia
KARACHI - Pakistan has dropped former captain Shoaib Malik from its playing eleven for the first Test against Australia starting Tuesday at Lord’s after the experienced all-rounder skipped a few practice sessions to be with his wife Sania Mirza. Sources in the Pakistan team management said the officials were irked by Malik’s non-serious approach in the ... Original article on : Malik dropped from first Test against Australia.
The 3rd Annual Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival, Part of Adrenaline Sports Live Presented by RANI - Call for Competitors
ABU DHABI, UAE, July 12, 2010 - Social, corporate, school and university teams and individual competitors are being invited to register to take part in the 3rd Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival (8th - 9th October, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi), part of Adrenaline Sports Live presented by RANI (7th - 9th of October at the [...]
SaxoTrader Named Best Re-Labelling Platform by Business Magazine Profit & Loss
COPENHAGEN, July 13, 2010 - Saxo Bank's online trading platform, SaxoTrader, has been awarded Profit & Loss' Best re-labelling platform for 2010. The Copenhagen-based online trading and investment specialist was voted into the top spot by subscribers to represent "reader's choice". The award accolades both Saxo Bank's White Label business as well as the Bank's [...]
Money Magazine's Best Places To Live In US Announced
New York (GaeaTimes.com)- The Money Magazine has revealed its list of the best places to live in the United States and this year it is Eden Prairie in Minnesota which has acquired the top spot in the list. According to the representatives of the Money Magazine, strict standards were followed while listing the names .... Source : Gaea News Network.