Bite Of Seattle Pulls In Foodies

SEATTLE (GaeaTimes.com)- Seattle residents have a lot to look forward throughout the ongoing weekend as the highly popular ‘Bite of Seattle‘ returns to the Seattle Center. The event is highly anticipated by the foodies as it offer fantastic offers on food and drinks. The event will also be a great opportunity for singles as …. Read the original article  : here.

From mountaintop to seashore: first family in packed Maine vacation weekend

Obamas continue busy Maine holiday
BAR HARBOR, Maine – President Barack Obama and his family have more activities planned in an already packed weekend on the coast of Maine.
The president, his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha arrived Friday at the Bar Harbor airport and within the hour were biking on a trail … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : From mountaintop to seashore: first family in packed Maine vacation weekend.

Teenage Dutch sailor’s mother drops opposition to her planned round-the-world voyage

Dutch teenage sailor gets green light from mother

THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The mother of a 14-year-old Dutch girl who wants to sail solo around the world said in an open letter published Saturday she has given up her opposition to her daughter’s planned trip.
Laura Dekker’s dream of becoming the youngest person to sail alone around …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Teenage Dutch sailor’s mother drops opposition to her planned round-the-world voyage.

Brazilian model with world’s biggest breasts fears 38KKK boobs will kill her

LONDON – A Brazilian model with world’s biggest breasts has revealed that she fears her 38KKK boobs will kill her if they are not removed.

Sheyla Hershey, 30, was struck down by a potentially fatal infection during an op on her 38KKK implants.

“Surgeons say there’s an 80 percent chance I can keep one, but if … Read more >>.

Iran accuses US, UK of backing Sunni group behind mosque attacks

LONDON – Iran has accused the United States and Britain for supporting Jundullah, the Sunni separatist group, which behind the twin blasts that killed 28 and injured 167 people at a mosque in Zahedan.

According to The Guardian, Iran alleged that “hardline Wahabis and Salafis trained by the CIA in Pakistan” were behind the bombings. Iran … Read : Iran accuses US, UK of backing Sunni group behind mosque attacks.

India, Pak should learn neighbourliness from European countries: MQM chief

KARACHI – Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has urged both India and Pakistan to take lessons from European countries, who have realised that neighbours can not be changed, and talks were the only available option to resolve all outstanding issues.

Speaking during a function here, Hussain said that despite the talks between Indian …. Read the original article  : India, Pak should learn neighbourliness from European countries: MQM chief.

Spanish govt to ban sex ads from national newspapers

LONDON – The Spanish government has announced that it wants to ban adverts offering sexual services from national newspapers.

President Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said during a state of the nation speech that the ban is part of a strategy to fight people trafficking and sexual exploitation that was rife in the country.

“As long as these … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Spanish govt to ban sex ads from national newspapers.

Former Cabinet Secretariat official dead

NEW DELHI – Victor Longer, a retired official of the Cabinet Secretariat, who played a pioneering role in developing defence information in the country and supported communication efforts during the India-Pakistan War of 1971, died here on Saturday. He was 92.

Longer was the author of many books on the Indian defence forces, the most notable …. Read the original article  : Former Cabinet Secretariat official dead.

Geishas serve beer instead of green tea as recession hits Japan

LONDON – Geishas have turned to serving customers beer instead of the customary green tea because of the economic downturn in Japan.

The beautiful kimono-clad women, who serve green tea, recite poetry and play classical instruments, have now turned to serving customers beer for 4 pounds.

The slump in the global economy has forced them to …. Read the original article  : Geishas serve beer instead of green tea as recession hits Japan.

Chennai students form a human design of new Indian currency symbol

CHENNAI – Students of Everwin Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai formed a human design of the new graphic symbol of Indian currency on Friday.

Around 2010 students of the school participated in the exercise, which was mooted by the commerce students of the school.

“We have 2010 students from sixth to twelfth standard. All the … Read more : Chennai students form a human design of new Indian currency symbol.

Captive breeding of Seahorses in Chennai

CHENNAI – Sea horses (marine species) are the latest attraction of the marine aquarium at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) premises in Santhome in Chennai.

Through the Techniques of captive breeding ZSI is making efforts to protect and increase the population of these rare species in an environment, which is identical to their natural eco …. Read the original article  : Captive breeding of Seahorses in Chennai.

Commonwealth Games: Queen’s Baton reaches Sikkim

RANGPO – The Queen’s Baton Relay for the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) reached Sikkim state on Friday.

Officials of the Sikkim Olympic Association received the Baton at Rangpo border check post.

“Well, it is a proud movement for Sikkim. We are very happy that it is being brought to state of Sikkim. All possible arrangements have …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Commonwealth Games: Queen’s Baton reaches Sikkim.

Pak to send JF-17 combat jets for Farnborough Air Show in Britain

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan would be sending its JF-17 fighter jets, which have been developed with China’s help, for the Farnborough Air Show 2010 scheduled to held from July 19 to 25 in Britain.

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) would display the JF-17, which is manufactured at the Kamra based Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), along with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak to send JF-17 combat jets for Farnborough Air Show in Britain.

Two-thirds of Britons support Islamic burka ban

LONDON – More than two-thirds of Britons believe there should be a complete ban on wearing the burka across the country.

According to Sky News, seventy one per cent of people living in the north of England and Wales are in favour of prohibiting the burka and indicated that they would support such a move.

Those in …. Original article  : Two-thirds of Britons support Islamic burka ban.

Clinton to press Afghanistan on security, corruption as concerns about war deepen

Clinton off to Afghanistan as war fears rise

WASHINGTON – Amid growing concerns about the war in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is departing for South Asia this weekend on a mission aimed at refining the goals of the nearly 9-year-old conflict.
Clinton will attend next week’s international conference in Kabul where the Afghan government …. Source article  : Clinton to press Afghanistan on security, corruption as concerns about war deepen.

90 percent Pakistanis consider their surroundings unsafe: Survey

ISLAMABAD – Over 90 percent of people in Pakistan consider their region unsafe, a survey has revealed.

According to survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan for the Gilani Research Foundation, an overwhelming majority of Pakistani civilians consider the area they live in unsafe.

The survey showed that over the past 25 years fear about lack of safety … Original source on Gaea Times at : 90 percent Pakistanis consider their surroundings unsafe: Survey.

16 killed, four injured in FATA ambush

ISLAMABAD – Unidentified gunmen opened fire at a caravan moving along with a military convoy in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Kurram Agency on Saturday killing at least 16 people.

Four persons were injured in the ambush, The Nation reports.

According to reports, the caravan was going to Peshawar from Upper Kurram along with the security … Read more »»».

Photos reveal ice of the Himalayas disappearing

LONDON – Experts comparing a 1921 photo of Mount Everest with a photo of the same place taken in 2010, have confirmed that the ice mass is disappearing in an “alarming” manner.

The Asia Society (AS) arranged for the pictures to be taken in exactly the same place where British climber George Mallory took photos in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Photos reveal ice of the Himalayas disappearing.

Six CRPF men killed by inebriated colleague in Jharkhand

RANCHI – In a shocking incident, six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including an Assitant Commandant were killed by one of their colleagues late on Friday night in Saraikela District’s Kuchai village.

According to reports, constable Harpinder Singh opened indiscriminate firing on his colleagues after consuming liquor killing six personnel of the CRPF’s C Company [..] Read the original article: here.

US born cleric al-Awlaki added to terror blacklist

WASHINGTON – Radical Yemeni-American cleric Anwar al-Awlaki has been added to an Obama administration terrorism blacklist that will see him being targeted with sanctions aimed at cutting off his financial support.

Anwar al-Awlaki’s inclusion in the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists means any bank accounts found in the United States belonging to him are frozen, … Read more >>.