Media groups decry death of Somali journalist hit by stray bullet in Mogadishu

Media groups decry death of Somali journalist

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s foreign correspondent’s association is voicing concern over the death of a Somali journalist in the violent capital.
The group said Wednesday that veteran journalist Barkhat Awale was hit by a stray bullet while fixing a transmitter on top of a building. Awale died at the hospital …. Read the original article  : Media groups decry death of Somali journalist hit by stray bullet in Mogadishu.

Violent incidents come down in North East, says Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said the incidents of violence have dramatically come down in the North East and the talks initiated by the government with various groups had contributed to the reduction. .

Addressing DGP and IGPs of the states here, Chidamabaram said: “North East had seen remarkable …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Violent incidents come down in North East, says Chidambaram.

New phenomenon of saffron terrorism calls for vigilance, says Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said a new phenomenon of saffron terrorism has been uncovered in many bomb blasts
Addressing DGP and IGPs of the States here, Chidamabaram said: “There is no let up in the attempts to radicalise young men and women in India. Besides, there is the recently uncovered … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New phenomenon of saffron terrorism calls for vigilance, says Chidambaram.

Chidambaram expects Jammu and Kashmir peace dialogue to re-start soon

NEW DELHI – Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday expressed hope that the government would be able to reach out to protesters in Kashmir Valley soon to pull the state out of the vicious cycle of stone-pelting.

Addressing Director Generals of Police and Inspector Generals of Police of different States at their annual conference here, Chidamabaram …. Source article  : Chidambaram expects Jammu and Kashmir peace dialogue to re-start soon.

Bosses now prefer to hire people older than 55: Oz study

SYDNEY – A study has found that the popular belief that employers like to hire young people is nowhere true, as many bosses have revealed that they prefer to hire someone older to a younger worker.

The government-funded study by Monash University researchers on 600 big organisations suggests that attitudes towards older workers are changing.

Philip Taylor, …. Read the original article  : Bosses now prefer to hire people older than 55: Oz study.

Oz teacher sparks controversy by asking students to plan ‘terror attack’

MELBOURNE – A West Australian high school teacher sparked controversy recently when she gave students an assignment, which involved planning a terrorist attack that would kill many innocent people.

The society and environment teacher at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School asked Year 10 students to pretend they were terrorists planning a chemical or biological attack on … Read : Oz teacher sparks controversy by asking students to plan ‘terror attack’.

Crashed Chinese plane’s pilot alive, but unable to talk

BEIJING – The pilot of a passenger plane that crashed in China’s Heilongjiang Province, killing 42 people and injuring 44 others on Tuesday, is reportedly alive but unable to talk.

Doctors have claimed that Qi Quanjun understands questions being asked of him, but is unable to talk mainly because of his face injuries. He is said …. Source  : Crashed Chinese plane’s pilot alive, but unable to talk.

North Korea says former President Jimmy Carter arrives in Pyongyang

NKorea: Ex-President Carter arrives in Pyongyang
SEOUL, South Korea – Former President Jimmy Carter arrived in North Korea on Wednesday, the communist nation’s state media reported, on a mission aimed at bringing home an imprisoned American.
Carter and his party were greeted at the Pyongyang airport by top North Korean nuclear envoy Kim Kye Gwan, … Read more : North Korea says former President Jimmy Carter arrives in Pyongyang.

Muslim men in polygamous unions ‘happier than their wives’

KUALA LUMPUR – A quantitative survey has shown that Muslim men in polygamous unions are happier than their wives.

The survey showed that 97 pc of the men felt they were getting enough or more in term of tenderness and love after taking a second wife.

Some 42pc of first wives felt they were getting less intimacy, …. Original source  : Muslim men in polygamous unions ‘happier than their wives’.

CIA warns al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Yemen “urgent threat to U.S. security”

WASHINGTON – CIA analysts have warned, for the first time since the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, that one of the offshoots of al-Qaeda in Yemen has become the most urgent threat to U.S. security.

US officials believe that since al-Qaeda has been decimated by Predator strikes in Pakistan, the franchise in Yemen has emerged … Read more »»».

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha calls for shutdown in Darjeeling

DARJEELING – The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), called for an indefinite shutdown here in spite of assurance from police that the murder accused of their leader, Madan Tamang, would be apprehended within the next few days.

The suspect, Nicole Tamang, managed to flee on Sunday from the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Pintail … Read more : Gorkha Janmukti Morcha calls for shutdown in Darjeeling.

Civil Nuclear Liability Bill to be tabled in Parliament today

NEW DELHI – The Civil Nuclear Liability Bill is likely to come up for consideration in Parliament today.

The Union Cabinet cleared 18 amendments on August 20, including the one, which deals with a clause on liability of a supplier in the event of a nuclear accident.

The controversial amendment to Clause 17 (B) makes it clear … Original source on Gaea Times at : Civil Nuclear Liability Bill to be tabled in Parliament today.

Director General of Police from States to meet today

NEW DELHI – Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram will on Wednesday inaugurate a three-day DGPs/IGPs Conference being organized by the Intelligence Bureau here.

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh will address the Conference on Thursday.

The objectives of the Conference are to provide an interactive platform for senior police professionals and security administrators in the country …. Original article  : Director General of Police from States to meet today.

Qaeda shifting base to ’safe urban haven’ Karachi from ‘drone-hit’ Pak-Afghan border

ISLAMABAD – With an aim to shield itself from the US drone led onslaught, the Al-Qaeda and the Taliban are slowly shifting their base from Pakistan’s rugged tribal regions to more urban areas like Karachi, with reports revealing that many members of the Afghan Taliban’s Quetta Shura (union council) have shifted to safer locations in …. Source  : Qaeda shifting base to ’safe urban haven’ Karachi from ‘drone-hit’ Pak-Afghan border.

Pak deluge disrupts US supply lines to forces in Afghanistan

NEW YORK – The catastrophic floods in Pakistan, which have affected nearly 20 million people, have disrupted the main supply lines for the US and NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan, as important road and rail routes remain submerged.

The main route to Afghanistan through Pakistan’s western region has been completely cut-off, with highways being washed away … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak deluge disrupts US supply lines to forces in Afghanistan.

Legless Indian man with incredible dance moves becomes net sensation

LONDON – A legless Indian man’s incredible dancing skills have made him a star on the Internet.

Vinod Thakur shot to fame after appearing on the reality show ‘India’s Got Talent’ showcasing his dancing skills.

The 21-year-old mobile phone repairer surprised onlookers with his skills during his audition.

“Whenever I saw foreigners doing it on the Internet, I …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Legless Indian man with incredible dance moves becomes net sensation.

Australia’s Commonwealth Bank opens first Indian branch in Mumbai

MELBOURNE – Australia’s second largest bank, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), has opened its first branch in India’s financial capital Mumbai.

CBA said the Mumbai branch would provide trade finance, remittance and foreign exchange services to organisations trading between Australia and India, and to individuals making remittances and investments.

The branch would build a robust …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Australia’s Commonwealth Bank opens first Indian branch in Mumbai.

Indian national jailed for “every woman’s nightmare” rape of Oz university student

MELBOURNE – An Australian Court has sentenced an Indian national Harjot Hundal Singh for 13 years for raping a young university student in Melbourne.

Singh (27) abducted his victim while she was walking home from Springvale railway station, in Melbourne’s south-east, on June 18 last year. He claimed that he raped the woman because of his … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Indian national jailed for “every woman’s nightmare” rape of Oz university student.

Spanish troops reportedly kill Afghan policeman in clash; incident under investigation

Spanish troops clash with Afghan police in west

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan police and Spanish troops clashed early Wednesday outside a base in western Afghanistan, leaving at least one policeman dead, local officials said.
The cause of the incident in western Badghis province’s Qalay-I-Naw district was under investigation, said provincial government spokesman Sharafuddin Majidi.
Majid Khan Shkib, a …. Read the original article  : Spanish troops reportedly kill Afghan policeman in clash; incident under investigation.

Wall collapse in Dhanbad kills eight children, woman

DHANBAD – At least eight children and a woman have died as the wall of a residential school collapsed in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad District.

The wall of the Guru Govind Singh Public School on Tuesday collapsed due to heavy rains in the region.

“My sister-in-law was at the terrace and the children went out to do something. My [..] Read the original article: here.