Naomi Campbell’s friend says he’s given diamonds to South African authorities

Supermodel’s friend says SAfricans have diamonds

JOHANNESBURG – Naomi Campbell’s friend says he has given the diamonds she allegedly received from war crimes-indicted Charles Taylor to South African authorities.
Jeremy Ratcliffe says that he had “just kept” the three, small uncut stones until recently. He says he had told the British supermodel that it might be illegal …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Naomi Campbell’s friend says he’s given diamonds to South African authorities.

SKorea: Afghan security guards staged attack on SKorean base in northern Afghanistan

SKorea: Afghan guards faked attack on SKorean base

SEOUL, South Korea – Afghan authorities have found that local guards staged a fake rocket attack in June on the construction site of a South Korean base in an apparent scam to get more danger pay, South Korean officials said Friday.
There were no casualties or damages from the … Original source on Gaea Times at : SKorea: Afghan security guards staged attack on SKorean base in northern Afghanistan.

Curfew continues in Kashmir, Omar takes stock of availability of essential items

SRINAGAR – As curfew continues in Srinagar and all other towns of the Kashmir Valley for the eight consecutive day, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken stock of availability of essential items in the Kashmir valley.

He chaired a high-level meeting here on Thursday and instructed that the Public Distribution System be activated …. Source  : Curfew continues in Kashmir, Omar takes stock of availability of essential items.

Oz school director fraud trial: Prosecution witness seeks to wear ‘burka’ in court

CANBERRA – A Muslim woman who is a witness for the prosecution in fraud trial of a school director Anwar Sayed, has urged a Perth district court that she be allowed to wear a ‘burka’ while giving testimony.

“Tasneem, wants to testify, but would feel uncomfortable without her burka and that could prejudice the way …. Read the original article  : here.

Brit man seriously injured after sleepwalking off balcony

LONDON – A British tourist was in a serious condition in hospital in Majorca after he fell from a hotel balcony, possibly while sleepwalking. led Davies was admitted to a hospital in Majorca after he fell from his holiday balcony while sleepwalking.

The 28-year-old tourist suffered severe head and facial injuries and a broken leg after … Read more : Brit man seriously injured after sleepwalking off balcony.

Lok Sabha members pay homage to Hiroshima bomb victims

NEW DELHI – The Lok Sabha on Friday remembered victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb on its 65th anniversary.

Making a reference in the Lok Sabha, Speaker Meira Kumar said: “This manmade catastrophe has wreaked unimaginable havoc and misery on generations of humankind. Persons living in the region are still suffering from the after …. Read the original article  : Lok Sabha members pay homage to Hiroshima bomb victims.

Every Chinese takeaway is equal to a glass of lard

LONDON – If you are one of those who count the calories you eat, Chinese takeaway is certainly not your bet.

A recent research has revealed that a regular Chinese takeaway is equivalent to having a wine glass full of fat with every meal.

A combination of prawn crackers, crispy duck, chicken balls and spring rolls … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Every Chinese takeaway is equal to a glass of lard.

Floods in Gujarat claims one life

AJOTHA – One person died in Ajotha village in Gujarat’s Junagadh district after floods caused by heavy rains inundated the area.

A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team is in the village and was carrying out a search operation on Thursday to find the body of Arjun.

B K Vishwas, Commander of the NDRF team said that [..] Read the original article: here.

California woman kicked off from flight after accusing captain of drinking

WASHINGTON – A Southern California woman was asked to disembark the Delta Airlines flight after she complained that she has smelled alcohol on the captain’s breath.

Cynthia Angel said the incident occurred on July 19 as she was trying to travel home to Southern California from Georgia.

Angel, 51, said the trouble occurred after she and … Read : California woman kicked off from flight after accusing captain of drinking.

Britain’s Cameron to meet Pakistani president following flap over terrorism comments

UK, Pakistani leaders to meet after terror comment
LONDON – Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari was due to hold talks on trade, terrorism and Afghanistan with Prime Minister David Cameron at the British leader’s country residence on Friday.
Cameron’s Downing Street office said the talks were an opportunity for Britain to pledge its support for … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Britain’s Cameron to meet Pakistani president following flap over terrorism comments.

Emirates says Japanese tanker was attacked in Persian Gulf, days after al-Qaida group’s claim

UAE: Japanese tanker attacked in Persian Gulf

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Emirati state news agency says an explosive-laden dinghy had struck a Japanese oil tanker in the Persian Gulf last month.
It’s the first official confirmation the incident was an attack.
The WAM news agency on Friday quoted an unnamed government official as saying the investigation … Original source on Gaea Times at : Emirates says Japanese tanker was attacked in Persian Gulf, days after al-Qaida group’s claim.

Pope Benedict XVI wanted to become a librarian at Vatican

LONDON – Pope Benedict XVI wanted to become a librarian 13 years ago, but failed to realise hi dream because he was not allowed to quit the Vatican high office.

Incumbent librarian and archivist Cardinal Raffaele Farina has revealed that the current pope’s predecessor, Pope John Paul II, declined his request to spend his last years …. Source article  : Pope Benedict XVI wanted to become a librarian at Vatican.

Bilawal to skip Zardari Birmingham rally, says no plans to join politics yet

LONDON – Denying plans to join active politics, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s son-Bilawal has said that he would not be attending the public rally in Birmingham on Saturday, which is slated to addressed by his father.

It was being reported that the Zardari would be using the rally to launch 21-year-old Bilawal’s political career to … Read more : Bilawal to skip Zardari Birmingham rally, says no plans to join politics yet.

Hungarian teen sells her virginity to Brit customer for 200K pounds

LONDON – A Hungarian teen with dreams of going to university to become a doctor has sold her virginity to a British customer for 200,000 pounds.

The sale, which had initially been launched on eBay, was pulled after the online auction giant discovered the nature of the transaction, but it continued by email.

The 18-year-old girl, who …. Original article  : Hungarian teen sells her virginity to Brit customer for 200K pounds.

Obama ‘quite complacent, over his head’: Palin

WASHINGTON – Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has described President Barack Obama as being ‘quite complacent and over his head’, but did not fully articulate what she meant by the statement.

Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Palin said: “I think he’s quite complacent, and I think he’s in over his head, and he has …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Obama ‘quite complacent, over his head’: Palin.

Oz Muslim school director “brutally stabbed” in Perth

PERTH – An Australian Muslim school director, who is facing charges of fraud, was according to his lawyer, “brutally stabbed” in Perth on Friday.

Lawyer Mark Trowell said his client, Anwar Sayed, who was accused of defrauding the Australian and Western Australian governments of over 750,000 dollars was stabbed in the chest and face after …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

CAG report says Hindustan Aeronautics helicopters not up to standard

NEW DELHI – The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India slammed Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), state-run aerospace company, for rendering less sophisticated helicopters to the Defence Ministry.

This observation was a part of the report that the CAG released on the performance of the public sector undertakings (PSUs) here on Thursday.

The report underlined the … Original source on Gaea Times at : CAG report says Hindustan Aeronautics helicopters not up to standard.

AP Exclusive: FBI says new al-Qaida leader who is planning attacks on America lived in US

AP Exclusive: New al-Qaida leader knows US well

MIAMI – A suspected al-Qaida operative who lived for more than 15 years in the U.S. has become chief of the terror network’s global operations.
The FBI says it’s the first time a leader so intimately familiar with American society has been placed in charge of planning attacks.
Adnan Shukrijumah …. Source article  : AP Exclusive: FBI says new al-Qaida leader who is planning attacks on America lived in US.

Onam Offer From Nokia

KERALA, INDIA (gaeaTimes.com)- Leading Handset maker Nokia has unveiled special offer for the customers in Kerala for the much awaited Onam festival. The customers have been given chance by the company to win cash prize worth 100000 INR. This offer will be valid till the end of this month as Nokia has reported. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Onam Offer From Nokia.

‘Its fine to tell police officers to f*ck off’: Oz court

MELBOURNE – A magistrate in Queensland has ruled that telling the police to f*ck off is completely fine since they have become immune to the F-word.

Mundingburra man Bardon Kaitira won the case for swearing at a female officer outside the Consortium night club on December 20, 2009 after Magistrate Peter Smid ruled that it was … Read more >>.