After 2 days in Maine resort, first family heads home Sunday to Washington

First family wraps up packed Maine holiday

BAR HARBOR, Maine – After two days of nearly nonstop recreation at a Maine resort, President Barack Obama and his family will head home Sunday to Washington.
In a visit that began Friday, the president, his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha managed to fit in just about every … Original article on : After 2 days in Maine resort, first family heads home Sunday to Washington.

‘Red spy’ Anna Chapman ran money smuggling ring?

LONDON – ‘Russian spy’ Anna Chapman faces claims of involvement in a money-smuggling operation when she was living in the UK.

Anna, 28, is believed to have been behind black-market deals worth millions of pounds while she worked with Ken Sharpe, a businessman, introduced to her by her father, who is a diplomat in the Russian …. Original source  : ‘Red spy’ Anna Chapman ran money smuggling ring?.

Fake milk unit busted in Lucknow police raid

LUCKNOW – The Lucknow police raided a major milk unit here in an attempt to clampdown the spurious milk-selling business rampant in the region.

Suspecting that the unit distributed adulterated stocks, the police seized large quantities of milk and sent them for forensic analysis on Saturday.

However, it is not yet clear whether the milk unit …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Fake milk unit busted in Lucknow police raid.

Why women make better ’spooks’

LONDON – Anna Chapman made headlines across the world after the red headed beauty was arrested in New York last month on charges of spying for Russia. But she’s just one of many women who use their “sexuality to their advantage” to forge careers in what has largely been a world dominated by men. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Why women make better ’spooks’.

Britain rules out possibilities of imposing ‘burka’ ban

LONDON – Britain ruled out the possibilities that it will not follow France by introducing a law banning women from wearing the facial veil or ‘burka’.

According to the BBC, the Immigration Minister Damian Green has said that such a move would be “rather un-British” and run contrary to the conventions of a “tolerant and mutually …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Emirates regulator calls for higher offer to buy out small shareholders of Abu Dhabi fund

UAE regulator urges higher buyout offer for Aabar

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Emirates’ market watchdog is calling on Aabar Investments’ top shareholder to boost its offer to buy out minority shareholders by more than a third.
The Securities and Commodities Authority urged state-run International Petroleum Investment Company to pay 1.95 dirhams (53 cents) a share …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Emirates regulator calls for higher offer to buy out small shareholders of Abu Dhabi fund.

29pc of Malaysians suffer from premature ejaculation woes: Study

KUALA LUMPUR – A new study has revealed that many Malaysian men ejaculate even before having sexual intercourse with their partner.

According to the Universiti Sains Malaysia survey, about 29 percent of Malaysians aged between 19 and 60 suffer from some sort of premature ejaculation.

The percentage could be higher, considering many are unable to practice healthy … Read more »»».

Orissa opposition demands removal of ministers named in coal scam

BHUBANESWAR – The Opposition parties in Orissa demanded removal of two ministers Badrinarayan Patra and Pratap Jena for their alleged involvement in the coal scam.

Patra and Jena are the Ministers of Urban Development and School and Mass Education, respectively in the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Government.

The two were chairmen of the state-owned Orissa Small Industries …. Read the original article  : here.

Michael Nazir-Ali says burkas should not be worn where it compromises on safety

LONDON – To add on the consideration whether or not burka should be banned in Britain, the former Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali, has said that burkas should not be worn where it compromises on safety.

According to The Telegraph, he said that the fundamental principle of freedom of belief and of the right to manifest …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Michael Nazir-Ali says burkas should not be worn where it compromises on safety.

Caveman’s 4,500-year-old doodle on rock discovered

LONDON – Scientists have discovered what is believed to be one of the world’s oldest doodles – an ancient scrawl carved onto a rock by a caveman 4,500 years ago.

Cambridge University experts believe the crudely etched circles are the Neolithic version of a modern office worker’s scribbles on a post-it note.
The 17 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Sex And The City’ fan sleeps with 1000 men

LONDON – A British woman was so fascinated with her favourite TV show ‘Sex And The City’ star Samantha that she ended up following into her footsteps.

Inspired by man-eater Samantha, Christina Saunders went on to seduce 1000 men.

“Sam went from one man to the next and was proud of it. I wanted to be confident …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Australian senator demands burka ban in country

CANBERRA – Australian liberal senator Cory Bernardi has urged the country to follow the lead of France and ban the burka, describing it as “the most public symbol of fundamentalist Islam”.

According to the Courier Mail, in an internet blog, Bernardi said that there were supporters of fundamentalist Islam who wanted to impose sharia, or … Original source on Gaea Times at : Australian senator demands burka ban in country.

Clinton in Pakistan to press greater cooperation in Afghan war, boost development

Clinton arrives in Pakistan on key mission

ISLAMABAD – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has arrived in Pakistan at the start of a tour of South Asia aimed at refining the goals of the nearly 9-year-old war in Afghanistan.
She wants to push neighboring countries to cooperate in the fight against al-Qaida and Taliban extremists.
Clinton … Read : Clinton in Pakistan to press greater cooperation in Afghan war, boost development.

Three saved from drowning in Haryana’s Ghaggar rivulet

PANCHKULA – In a daring rescue operation, a special squad of divers saved three people from drowning in the raging Ghaggar rivulet in Haryana’s Panchkula District.

The three men were stranded on a small islet on Saturday surrounding by strong currents in the overflowing rivulet since many hours, unable to swim across due to the raging … Original source on Gaea Times at : Three saved from drowning in Haryana’s Ghaggar rivulet.

J-K locals upset with Hurriyat Conference’s nine-day protest programme

SRINAGAR – The nine-day protest programme announced by the separatist Hurriyat Conference in Jammu and Kashmir has upset locals.

After more than three weeks of curfews and shutdowns, life was returning to normalcy in the valley but the protest programme, called in connection with the Hurriyat Conference’s ‘Quit Kashmir Campaign’ on Friday has again engulfed Kashmir …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : J-K locals upset with Hurriyat Conference’s nine-day protest programme.

Bubbly recovered from Baltic Sea wreck could belong to Louis XVI

NEW YORK – Thirty bottles of centuries-old champagne discovered in a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea could belong to French monarch Louis XVI, it has emerged.

The bubbly possibly dates back to the late 18th century, making it the world’s oldest drinkable champagne.

Believed to be the top brand Veuve Clicquot, it has remained perfectly preserved 180 … Read more : Bubbly recovered from Baltic Sea wreck could belong to Louis XVI.

Separatist shutdown, restrictions cripple Srinagar again

SRINAGAR – A shutdown called by separatists and restrictions imposed by authorities paralysed life in Srinagar Sunday, just a day after a semblance of normalcy was restored after days of strikes and curfew. North Kashmir’s Baramulla town, meanwhile, was tense after a boy allegedly drowned there after being chased by security forces.

The hardline separatist …. Source article  : Separatist shutdown, restrictions cripple Srinagar again.

28 miners killed in China’s coalmine accident

BEIJING – Twenty-eight miners were killed in a coalmine accident on Saturday in Hancheng City in China’s Shaanxi Province.

According to Xinhua, the provincial Government has said that an underground cable short circuit led to the tragedy at Xiaonangou coal mine at Sangshuping Township of Hancheng on Saturday night.

Rescuers have retrieved the remains of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 28 miners killed in China’s coalmine accident.

Qureshi howler: says never claimed Krishna used phone during talks

ISLAMABAD – In an apparent volte-face, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has denied accusing his Indian counterpart S M Krishna of receiving directives over the telephone from high-ups in New Delhi during the July 15 talks.

“I had never said that Indian external minister repeatedly went out during meeting to receive instructions from Delhi,” The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Qureshi howler: says never claimed Krishna used phone during talks.

Obama makes peace with Bill Clinton to improve his approval ratings

LONDON – In order to improve his approval ratings, which have been going downwards ahead of the crucial mid-term elections, US President Barack Obama, has turned for help to one of his harshest Democratic critics, Bill Clinton.

To drag his presidency out of the doldrums and salvage Democratic prospects in a bleak campaign season, Obama is …. Read the original article  : Obama makes peace with Bill Clinton to improve his approval ratings.