On Gulf Coast vacation, Obama offering personal assurances of region’s safety

Obama giving personal assurances of Gulf’s safety
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – President Barack Obama is offering his personal assurance that the Gulf region is a safe, clean vacation destination despite the oil spill.
Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha are on the second day of a weekend family vacation in the Florida …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : On Gulf Coast vacation, Obama offering personal assurances of region’s safety.

Children in tricolour brighten I-Day function (Snippets)

NEW DELHI – As the tricolour unfurled at the Red Fort, children dressed in saffron, white and green – colours of the national flag – seated on the front lawn made a bright and cheerful statement with their presence.

The enthusiastic children clapped the loudest when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived and cheered when he mentioned … Read : Children in tricolour brighten I-Day function (Snippets).

Al-Qaida No. 2 belittles Turkish aid to Palestinians, says it kills Muslims in Afghanistan

Al-Qaida leader says Turkey kills Muslims
CAIRO – Al-Qaida’s No. 2 has urged Turks to force their government to stop cooperating with Israel and killing Muslims in Afghanistan.

In a 20 minutes Arabic audio messasge posted Sunday on a militant Web site, Ayman al-Zawahri said the Turkish government was showing sympathy to Palestinians with aid shipments on …. Source  : Al-Qaida No. 2 belittles Turkish aid to Palestinians, says it kills Muslims in Afghanistan.

Indian-origin pilot marries Chinese colleague

KUALA LUMPUR – Two fighter pilots – one of Indian origin and the other of Chinese origin – of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) have got married in one of the military’s first inter-racial weddings.

Captain S. Thayala Kumar Ravi Varman, an ethnic Indian, married Major Patricia Yapp Syau Yin, a Chinese Christian, senior to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Indian-origin pilot marries Chinese colleague.

Sheriff: Tila Tequila says audience pelted her with rocks, feces during Juggalos festival

Sheriff: Tila Tequila says audience threw rocks

CARTERVILLE, Ill. – A sheriff says reality TV actress Tila Tequila complained that audience members pelted her with stones and feces during an outdoor music festival in southern Illinois.
Hardin County Sheriff Tom Seiner told a Carterville TV station it happened early Saturday at the Gathering of the Juggalos. That’s … Read more : Sheriff: Tila Tequila says audience pelted her with rocks, feces during Juggalos festival.

Prince Harry filming reality music show at Buckingham Palace

London, Aug 15 (ANI): Prince Harry is shooting for a reality music show at Buckingham Palace.

The prince has turned TV presenter as he hosts the special BBC series aiming to help youngsters from tough backgrounds find a new start in life through music.

Harry has already shot his first scenes for the show with drum …. Source article  : Prince Harry filming reality music show at Buckingham Palace.

PPP, PML-N join hands for flood-relief efforts in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have joined hands to cope with the worst floods in the country’s history, and agreed on setting up a body to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the victims.

Addressing a joint press conference after a meeting in Islamabad, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : PPP, PML-N join hands for flood-relief efforts in Pakistan.

Prince Harry filming reality music show at Buckingham Palace

LONDON – Prince Harry is shooting for a reality music show at Buckingham Palace.

The prince has turned TV presenter as he hosts the special BBC series aiming to help youngsters from tough backgrounds find a new start in life through music.

Harry has already shot his first scenes for the show with drum and bass …. Original source  : Prince Harry filming reality music show at Buckingham Palace.

Prince William preparing to wed Kate Middleton, says Diana’s former butler

LONDON – Prince William is preparing to tie the knot Kate Middleton, according to Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell.

Burrell said that the royal is preparing to marry his girlfriend in a ceremony that will pay homage to his late mother.

The couple, both 28, will exchange vows next summer after an engagement in the New … Original article on : Prince William preparing to wed Kate Middleton, says Diana’s former butler.

Canada to curb illegal migrants before they depart for Canada

OTTAWA – Canada is vowing to curb illegal immigration by stopping asylum seekers before they set to sail for the country, as border officials in British Columbia scramble to process 490 suspected Tamil migrants who arrived aboard a boat ‘MV Sun Sea’.

“Canadian intelligence should identify these ships before they leave their ports of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Canada to curb illegal migrants before they depart for Canada.

US seeking to reclaim image through flood-relief aid in Pakistan: Holbrooke

WASHINGTON – US Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard C. Holbrooke, has admitted that the Obama administration is seeking to use the continuous aid package for flood-stricken Pakistan to burnish its dismal image in the country.

“If we do the right thing, it will be good not only for the people whose lives …. Source  : US seeking to reclaim image through flood-relief aid in Pakistan: Holbrooke.

Bristol Palin, Levi Johnston settle custody case

WASHINGTON – Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston, the father of her child, have reached a settlement in their custody case.

As part of the deal, filed with an Alaska Superior Court, Bristol will get primary physical custody of Tripp, reports TMZ.com

Levi will have visitation, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Saturdays and 12:00 PM and … Read more >>>.

Now ‘Dirty Harry’ bullet to kill Taliban

LONDON – A new bullet, which packs more punch and is called the “Dirty Harry round”, has been developed for use against the Taliban in Afghanistan.

British troops who are using the SA80 rifle could use the 5.56 mm “Dirty Harry round” next year, Daily Express reported.
Soldiers had observed that their bullets had little …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Now ‘Dirty Harry’ bullet to kill Taliban.

Michelle Obama’s popularity plummets after Spain vacation

NEW YORK – US First Lady Michelle Obama’s popularity ratings have gone down after her visit to Spain with her daughter Sasha, according to a new poll.

Mrs. Obama’s approval rating plummeted after her highly criticized, luxurious Mediterranean vacation with her 9-year-old daughter.

According to the poll conducted by the Wall Street Journal/NBC, only 50 percent …. Original source  : Michelle Obama’s popularity plummets after Spain vacation.

Police officer flings shoe at Omar at I-Day function (Second Lead)

SRINAGAR – A junior-level police officer flung a shoe at Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the Independence Day function in the high-security Bakshi Stadium here Sunday even as a separatist-called shutdown yet again paralyzed life across the Valley.

An assistant sub-inspector of police, who was sitting in the stadium along with other VIPs …. Read the original article  : here.

NATO: Northern Afghanistan airstrike kills 2 insurgents fleeing after police station attack

Afghanistan: NATO strike kills 2 fleeing militants

KABUL, Afghanistan – NATO forces killed two insurgents who had attacked a police station in northern Afghanistan by hitting their truck with an airstrike as they fled the area, the coalition said Sunday.
Three pickup trucks full of gunmen launched an attack on the main police station in Kunduz province’s … Read more >>.

Obamas swim in the Gulf of Mexico

LONDON – US President Barack Obama and his family have taken a swim in the Gulf of Mexico with the declaration that the beaches along the oil-hit coastline are ‘open for business’.

On his fifth visit to the region since the Mexico oil spill in April he has pledged to help the communities along the coast … Read : Obamas swim in the Gulf of Mexico.

Shoe hurled at Omar Abdullah during I-Day function

SRINAGAR – A shoe was thrown at Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the Independence Day function here on Sunday.

It has been reported that the shoe that missed Abdullah was allegedly thrown by an Assistant Sub-Inspector.

The shoe came flying from behind the stands just as Abdullah was about to unfurl the flag.

The Assistant … Read more : Shoe hurled at Omar Abdullah during I-Day function.

‘Sub-continental’ cabbie accused of attacking, robbing 81-year-old woman in Melbourne

MELBOURNE – A taxi driver, of Indian sub-continental appearance, reportedly attacked and robbed an 81-year-old woman at Noble Park in Melbourne’s south-east on Saturday.

Police investigators have informed that the victim caught a taxi from a bus stop at the corner of Frank and Douglas streets, outside Coles in Noble Park, and asked to be taken … Read : ‘Sub-continental’ cabbie accused of attacking, robbing 81-year-old woman in Melbourne.

UK military scientists develop “Dirty Harry” bullet for Brit troops to fight Taliban in Afghanistan

LONDON – UK Military scientists have developed a 5.56 mm “Dirty Harry round” bullet to be issued to British troops to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan, as they complained that their current ammunition ‘SA80 rifle’ does not have the punch to kill the enemy at long range.

According to the Daily Express, the British troops [..] Read the original article: here.