‘Tainted’ powder milk growing breasts in Chinese babies

NEW DELHI – When three female infants in China were born with an abnormal sexual development, their parents blamed the manufacturer of the milk powder they had been using, but experts have been able to trace the source even further back in the food chain.

According to the Beijing-based Health Times, in July, worried parents … Read more »»».

Indian nurses’ future in Australia uncertain over tough language test controls

CANBERRA – Australia’s decision to raise the English language standard among nurses in the country, and to deport international student nurses after their visas expire if they fail to meet the language requirements, would affect Indian nurses aspiring to work there the most.

Many international nurses would face uncertainty if they fail in English literacy … Read more »».

Lest we forget- A Holocaust tale and a lesson for India (Lead)

JERUSALEM – It wasn’t a museum that I wanted to visit. I knew it would be gut wrenching, and it was.

The holocaust museum in downtown Jerusalem is a stark prism shaped building that documents the trials and tribulations of the Jewish people so that future generations may never forget.

Even before I stepped into …. Original source  : Lest we forget- A Holocaust tale and a lesson for India (Lead).

German authorities close Hamburg mosque where Sept. 11 attackers once met

Mosque once used by Sept. 11 attackers shut down

BERLIN – A Hamburg mosque once frequented by some of the Sept. 11 attackers was shut down Monday because German authorities believe the prayer house was again being used as a meeting point for Islamic radicals.
The Taiba mosque was closed and the cultural association that runs it … Read more »».

Gordon Ramsay’s ‘ex-mistress’ to lift the lid on their ‘affair’

LONDON – A blonde woman is ready to reveal all about her alleged relationship with TV Chef Gordon Ramsay.arah Symonds, 40, has insisted that she had an on-off fling with Ramsay from 2001 to 2008.

Her new book Memoirs of A Mistress – My Time With Britain’s Most Fiery Chef will be published in October … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Gordon Ramsay’s ‘ex-mistress’ to lift the lid on their ‘affair’.

Cabinet clears societies to run six AIIMS-like institutions

NEW DELHI – The Union Cabinet today approved a proposal to form societies for each of the six AIIMS like institutions which are being set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY).

These societies will be functional till the AIIMS-like institutions are brought under an Act of Parliament.

According to an official release, creating …. Source article  : Cabinet clears societies to run six AIIMS-like institutions.

Cabinet approves implementation of Swavalamban Scheme

NEW DELHI – The Union Cabinet today approved the implementation of the Swavalamban Scheme to cover workers in the unorganised sector and to provide old age security to all sections of society.

The proposal includes funding support of Rs. 1,000 crore over a period of four years i.e. upto 2013-14 as co-contribution to subscribers of …. Source  : Cabinet approves implementation of Swavalamban Scheme.

‘Racy’ movie star settles sex harassment case with ousted HP chief

WASHINGTON – Jodie Fisher, the woman who accused HP chief Mark Hurd of sexual harassment, said that the two have resolved the claim privately and without litigation.

Fisher has worked as an actress, appearing in racy movies such as ‘Intimate Obsession’ and ‘Body of Influence 2.’

Employed with HP, Fisher said that she was “surprised and saddened” … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Racy’ movie star settles sex harassment case with ousted HP chief.

Musharraf donates Rs.10 million to aid Pak flood victims

ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has donated ten million rupees towards the flood relief efforts in the country.

The All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) chief coordinator, Chaudhry Shahbaz Hussain, said that Musharraf announced the donation following the mass devastation caused by the floods, The Daily Times reports.

Hussain also accused the …. Original source  : Musharraf donates Rs.10 million to aid Pak flood victims.

Malaysian female ‘Casanova’ wanted to have baby with last victim

KUALA LUMPUR – A female ‘Casanova’ in Malaysia, who has been detained for cheating six men of their money, is said to have made an attempt to get pregnant with her last victim.

The man, identified only as Chung, revealed that the woman had even lied to him that she was pregnant with his child and …. Original source  : Malaysian female ‘Casanova’ wanted to have baby with last victim.

Netanyahu testifies before Israeli commission about deadly May raid on Turkish Gaza-bound ship

Netanyahu testifies about violence on Turkish ship

JERUSALEM – Israel’s prime minister testified Monday before his country’s inquiry commission into the bloodshed aboard a Turkish ship that tried to break the Gaza blockade in May, defending Israel’s actions and suggesting Turkey had been seeking a confrontation.
The Israeli commission is looking into the government’s decision-making leading up … Read more : Netanyahu testifies before Israeli commission about deadly May raid on Turkish Gaza-bound ship.

First robot with emotions unveiled

LONDON – A robot that is capable of developing and showing emotions has finally been unveiled.

When Nao – developed by a European research team – is sad, he hunches his shoulders forward and looks down. When he’s happy, he raises his arms, angling for a hug. When frightened, Naohe cowers, and he stays like that … Read more »»».

No response from N. Korea on S. Korea’s request to release fishing boat

NEW YORK – North Korea has not responded to South Korea’s request to release its fishing boat-Daeseung 55, including its four fishermen and three Chinese crew members, which was seized in waters off the divided peninsula’s eastern coast on Sunday amid heightened tensions over the sinking of a southern navy ship.

“There’s been no notification from … Read : No response from N. Korea on S. Korea’s request to release fishing boat.

Sarabjit Singh’s death sentence ’stayed’ by Musharraf govt, says Zardari’s office

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has said that Indian national Sarabjit Singh alias Manjeet Singh’s mercy petition is not pending in President Asif Ali Zardari’s office, as his execution was already stayed by the ‘previous government’.

The Press Secretary to Zardari said that some petitions seeking commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment were submitted to the … Read more >>>.

Rain triggered landslide kills 127 in China

NEW DELHI – At least 127 people were killed and 1,294 missing when a rain-triggered landslide hit Zhouqu county in China’s Gansu province on Sunday morning.

At least 76 people were injured and rescuers were racing against time to dig out survivors from crushed homes, the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs said.

Torrential rain began lashing the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rain triggered landslide kills 127 in China.

Restrictions reimposed in parts of Kashmir Valley

SRINAGAR – Restrictions on the movement of people has been reimposed with a huge deployment of security forces as fresh protests were reported from various parts of Srinagar.

Restrictions have also been imposed in the southern Kashmir towns of Anantnag, Pulwama, Kakpora and Kulgam while there are no restrictions in Shopian.

On Sunday, the authorities lifted … Original source on Gaea Times at : Restrictions reimposed in parts of Kashmir Valley.

Nathpa Jhakri hydro project remains shut due to high silt level in Himachal

SHIMLA – High silt level in the river Satluj following heavy rains has prompted the authorities at the Nathpa-Jhakri Hydroelectric Project in Himachal Pradesh to keep the plant closed for the fifth consecutive day.

The authorities worry that heavy silt level might damage the turbines of the 1,500 Megawatt project that supplies electricity to all …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Man linked to killing of two Indians in UK arrested in Bangladesh

LONDON – A man declared by Scotland Yard as one of its most wanted men, has been arrested in Bangladesh in connection with the double murder of two Indians.

The British Government has forwarded a formal extradition request to Dhaka for 27-year-old Ayab Khan, the Daily Express reports.

Khan is wanted for the August 2003 murders of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Man linked to killing of two Indians in UK arrested in Bangladesh.

Building collapse kills nine in Veraval

VERAVAL – Nine people were killed when a two-storeyed building collapsed near Veraval city in Gujarat this morning.

The incident took place at 3.15 a.m at Prabhas Patan, about seven kilometers from Veraval.

The National Disaster Response Force, which reached the site within half-an-hour, pulled the victims’ bodies out of the debris.

Residents said incessant rains in … Read : Building collapse kills nine in Veraval.

UK Muslim peace camp infiltrated by Al-Qaeda

LONDON – Al-Qaida fanatics have allegedly infiltrated Britain’s first ever anti-terrorism summer camp.

According to the Daily Star, over 1,300 youngsters from the UK and other countries attended the three-day conference that was convened to discuss ways to stop extremists from getting to young British Muslims.

The daily quoted one of the organizers, as saying that …. Original article  : UK Muslim peace camp infiltrated by Al-Qaeda.