48 years after death, soldier’s remains consigned to flames

AGOCHAR – Forty-eight years after an unsung soldier of the Indian Army was killed in the Sino-Indian war, his mortal remains – found in Arunachal Pradesh this month – were consigned to flames with military honours in this village Thursday.

“The remains of sepoy (soldier) Karam Chand of 4 Dogra Regiment were consigned to the flames … Original source on Gaea Times at : 48 years after death, soldier’s remains consigned to flames.

Tropical depression is moving across the Pacific off Mexico’s coast, is poorly organized

Tropical depression moving across Pacific
MIAMI – A poorly organized tropical depression is moving across the Pacific off the coast of Mexico and is not a threat to any land.

The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the depression has maximum sustained winds near 35 mph (55 kph) and is expected to strengthen slightly over the next … Read more >>.

Somali militant leader threatens more attacks on Uganda, thanks militants for World Cup blasts

Al-Shabab leader threatens more Uganda attacks

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The leader of the al-Qaida-linked Somali militant group that claimed responsibility for twin bombings in Uganda during the World Cup final is threatening further attacks.
The leader of al-Shabab – Sheik Muktar Abu Zubayr – also thanked the militants who carried out Sunday’s twin bombings in Uganda. The … Read more : Somali militant leader threatens more attacks on Uganda, thanks militants for World Cup blasts.

US mulling over terror designation for Gaza ‘Aid’ Ship funder

WASHINGTON – The US State Department is considering a move to designate the Turkish Muslim charity that funded and operated a Gaza-bound “aid” ship as a foreign terrorist organization, after nine people were killed aboard one …. Source article  : US mulling over terror designation for Gaza ‘Aid’ Ship funder.

Billboard comparing Obama to Hitler, Lenin removed

NEW YORK – A billboard designed by the North Iowa unit of the Tea Party comparing President Barack Obama to Nazi dictator Adolph Hitler and Russian Revolution leader Vladimir Lenin, has been covered after attracting sharp criticism.

Reacting to harsh criticism, an Iowa … Read : Billboard comparing Obama to Hitler, Lenin removed.

How Bristol, Levi Johnston kept their relationship a secret from Sarah Palin

WASHINGTON – After the announcement of Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol and Levi Johnston’s engagement, it has emerged that the couple went to great lengths to keep their relationship a secret from the former vice … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : How Bristol, Levi Johnston kept their relationship a secret from Sarah Palin.

NASA outreach program confirmed despite White House denial

WASHINGTON – The White House is disavowing a plan to have NASA conduct outreach to Muslim countries, but a congressman who talked to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden about that plan last month said the initiative was very real until somebody slammed … Read more >>.

Microbloggers fear services will be suspended in China

NEW DELHI – Chinese microbloggers are concerned about such services being suspended in the country after a series of glitches in the last two days disrupted their popular Twitter-like social-networking tools.

However, Liu Qi, vice-general manager of Sina’s marketing department, said it is unnecessary for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Microbloggers fear services will be suspended in China.

Indian Rupee gets its new symbol

NEW DELHI – The Union Cabinet on Thursday selected the symbol for rupee, which is an amalgamation of the Devanagri ‘Ra’ and the Roman ‘R’ without the stem.

Addressing press conference here, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni said: “The symbol, designed by an Indian Institute of Technology … Read more >>>.

Clinton to visit Islamabad for ‘most vital’ security talks: Holbrooke

WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would hold ‘most vital’ high-level security talks in Islamabad before landing in Kabul for the donors conference scheduled to be held on July 20, America’s special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan …. Source  : Clinton to visit Islamabad for ‘most vital’ security talks: Holbrooke.

China facing worst flood threat in 12 years

NEW DELHI – China is facing is worst flood threat since the one in 1998 that killed thousands of people.

“Although the current situation along the Yangtze River has yet to reach the danger level, it is definitely at a crucial point,” the China Daily quoted Wang Jingquan, director … Read : China facing worst flood threat in 12 years.

BP faces Lockerbie accusations amid delays over oil cap tests

WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has pledged to look into demands from a group of senators for an investigation into charges that BP lobbied for the release of the Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Al-Megrahi as part of an oil-for-terrorist deal.

According to The Guardian, the oil company faces the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : BP faces Lockerbie accusations amid delays over oil cap tests.

Jaipur district encounters water shortage

JAIPUR – Due to lack of rain in Rajashthan locals in Jaipur and nearby villages are complaining about the shortage of water and the hardships they have to bear to acquire it, for their daily needs.he people have to wait for hours to get their water supply from tankers.

“A person …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Jaipur district encounters water shortage.

US networks CBS and NBC reject controversial ‘9/11 mosque’ ad

WASHINGTON – Two US TV networks have refused to air a controversial advertisement condemning plans to build a mosque near the site of the 9/11 terror attacks in New York.

The National Republican Trust, a conservative group not affiliated … Read : US networks CBS and NBC reject controversial ‘9/11 mosque’ ad.

Osama’s son claims he is still alive and loves him very much

LONDON – Omar bin Laden, one of the sons of Al Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden has said that he believes his father is still alive, and that he still loves him in spite of his links to various terror-related tragedies around the world.

“My dad … Original source on Gaea Times at : Osama’s son claims he is still alive and loves him very much.

Body of Indian soldier killed in 1962 war with China brought to his hometown

SHIMLA – The body of Karam Chand Katoch, of Dogra Regiment, was brought to his hometown Palampur, Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. He was killed in the 1962 war with China.

The Indian Army officials identified Katoch’s body and handed it over to his family members in Agojar village near Palampur. “I feel …. Source  : Body of Indian soldier killed in 1962 war with China brought to his hometown.

Powerful blast rips apart 100-year-old mosque, shrines in FATA

ISLAMABAD – A powerful blast ripped apart a mosque and some other shrines in Landi Kotal tehsil of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas’(FATA) Khyber Agency on Thursday morning.

According to reports, some unidentified miscreants triggered the blast destroying the Masjid-e-Ishkhel, besides ruining some …. Original source  : Powerful blast rips apart 100-year-old mosque, shrines in FATA.

Failed NY bomber wanted to take revenge for Afghan war, reveals video

DUBAI – Confessed Times Square bomb plotter Faisal Shahzad had planned the May 1 terror strike to take revenge from the US for waging war against Afghanistan, a video released by a television channel has revealed.

The video aired by the Al-Arabiya television channel is said to have been recorded by … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Failed NY bomber wanted to take revenge for Afghan war, reveals video.

China jet makes emergency landing amid bomb scare

LANZHOU – A passenger jet flying from China’s restive Xinjiang region to the country’s south made an emergency landing on Wednesday night following warnings of a possible bomb aboard.

According to officials with the Gansu provincial public security bureau, China Southern … Read this article on Gaea Times at : China jet makes emergency landing amid bomb scare.

US paid Iran nuke scientist 5 million dollars for aid to CIA

LONDON – Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri, who claimed to have been abducted by the CIA before departing for his homeland Wednesday, was paid over five million dollars by the agency to provide intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program, U.S. officials have claimed.

Shahram Amiri is not obligated to return the … Read : US paid Iran nuke scientist 5 million dollars for aid to CIA.