Nissan 2012 GT R : First Looks!

JAPAN (GaeaTimes.com)- Those who love the sport coupes of Nissan the eminent Japanese car giant have reasons to be delighted. The company has released the initial images of the upcoming model 2012 GT-R in the web. The images have made the car lovers excited and they are looking forward to the release of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nissan 2012 GT R : First Looks!.

India International Centre annexe catches fire, members evacuated

NEW DELHI – A part of the annexe of the India International Centre (IIC) caught fire on Thursday.

Fire service officials said the source of the blaze was the kitchen located on the second floor of the building.

They said that the whole building was enveloped in smoke …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : India International Centre annexe catches fire, members evacuated.

Confident Butt says levelling series against England would be “most wonderful thing”

LONDON – Eyeing settling scores with England, Pakistan skipper Salman Butt has said that it would be ‘the most wonderful thing’ for his young team if it wins the fourth and final Test against the home side, starting today (Thursday) at Lord’s, to …. Read the original article  : Confident Butt says levelling series against England would be “most wonderful thing”.

India says Myanmar has no nukes

NEW DELHI – India believes that neighbouring Myanmar has no nuclear programme but is monitoring developments closely as nuclear weapons in the neighbourhood were a matter of concern, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said Thursday.

“Myanamar asserts that it has no nuclear programme on its anvil. The government of India will have to believe,” Krishna said …. Original source  : India says Myanmar has no nukes.

Self-exiled tycoon Asil Nadir says he’s returning to UK after 17 years as a fugitive

Fugitive tycoon says he’s returning to UK
LONDON – Fugitive tycoon Asil Nadir told U.K. media he is returning to Britain from his native Northern Cyprus on Thursday to face charges of fraud.

Nadir fled Britain 17 years ago following the spectacular collapse of his Polly Peck food and electronics conglomerate, an explosive scandal that tarnished the [..] Read the original article: here.

L’Oreal chief optimistic after strong first-half performance

L’Oreal upbeat after strong 1st half performance

PARIS – The head of L’Oreal SA says the French cosmetics company will continue to grow faster than the global market for beauty care products this year after a strong performance in the first half.
Jean-Paul Agon says the world cosmetics market grew about 4 percent in the first half …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : L’Oreal chief optimistic after strong first-half performance.

British intelligence probed Nobel laureate for spying

LONDON – Nobel prize winning scientist Maurice Wilkins, who had carried out pioneering work on the DNA, was investigated by the British intelligence in the 1950s as they had suspected him of passing nuclear secrets to the Russians, reveal files released Thursday.

The Guardian reported that the files show Wilkins was investigated for leaking nuclear secrets. …. Read the original article  : British intelligence probed Nobel laureate for spying.

Air Force rescues stranded school children in Kathua

KATHUA – An Air Force helicopter rescued and airlifted three school children, after they were stranded for nearly four hours at an island in the middle of river Ujh in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district.

The three children got trapped in the gushing river water while returning home from the school and managed to take shelter … Original source on Gaea Times at : Air Force rescues stranded school children in Kathua.

World Trade Centre to come up in Bangalore

BANGALORE – A leading developer, the Brigade Group, obtained a license from the World Trade Centre Association to build the coveted building in Bangalore.

The board of directors of the Brigade Group disclosed this to the media persons at Bangalore on Wednesday.

According to provisions granted under the license, the developer would classify and manage the 1,000 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : World Trade Centre to come up in Bangalore.

Special prayers in Kolkata to mark Mother Teresa’s birth centenary

KOLKATA – Thousands of devotees thronged the headquarters of Missionaries of Charity here on Thursday, to mark the 100th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa with a special mass.

The doors of Mother House, where the ethnic Albanian nun lived and died, were left open at dawn and hundreds of slum dwellers from the city walked in.

Holding …. Source article  : Special prayers in Kolkata to mark Mother Teresa’s birth centenary.

American man accused of slashing New York cabbie’s throat for being Muslim

NEW YORK – An American man has been accused of brutally attacking a New York City taxi cab driver with a knife after asking him if he was Muslim, police has said.

The accused, Michael Enright, works for an Internet media company and had recently spent time with a combat unit in Afghanistan filming military …. Read the original article  : American man accused of slashing New York cabbie’s throat for being Muslim.

‘Unarmed’ Oz health team to get Pak security cover during flood relief work

MELBOURNE – An Australian Defence Force (ADF) health team heading into flood-ravaged Pakistan will be unarmed and relying on the Pakistani military for security, a defence spokesman has said.

“The ADF is satisfied that the Pakistan military is able to provide an appropriate level of security and force protection to the Australian Task Force,” … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Unarmed’ Oz health team to get Pak security cover during flood relief work.

Three of four Americans say 9/11 mosque is inappropriate

NEW YORK – A majority of Americans don’t think it is appropriate to build a mosque and Islamic cultural center two blocks from the site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

According to a new CBS News poll, nearly three of four Americans — 72 percent-say building a mosque so close to …. Read the original article  : here.

In debate over how close is too close for NY mosque, questions loom about where ground zero is

Ground zero boundaries evolve in NYC mosque debate

NEW YORK – The furor over how close is too close to ground zero for a planned Islamic center and mosque has raised a simple question nine years after Sept. 11: Where exactly is ground zero?
The lines marking the site of the terror attack change depending on who … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : In debate over how close is too close for NY mosque, questions loom about where ground zero is.

Beck plans rally at Lincoln Memorial on anniversary of King’s famed ‘I Have a Dream’ speech

Beck rally on anniversary of King’s ‘Dream’ speech
WASHINGTON – Glenn Beck’s rally on the anniversary and at the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech is drawing criticism, protests and questions about his intentions.
Beck insists the event Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial is not about politics, even though … Read more >>>.

78th day of shutdown, curfew in Kashmir

SRINAGAR – It was the 78th day of shutdown in the Kashmir Valley Thursday as curfew remained in place in parts of Srinagar and in other towns to prevent violence that saw 64 deaths in the state in as many days.

“Curfew has been imposed in Old City areas falling under jurisdiction of 10 police …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 78th day of shutdown, curfew in Kashmir.

Manmohan Singh expresses concern over Naga-Metei ‘divide’ in North-East

NEW DELHI – Prime Minster Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said that the situation in the North East is better today than it was in the recent past, but some areas of concern still remain, like the Naga-Metei divide in Manipur.

Addressing the second-day session of the 45th conference of Director Generals Of Police and other …. Read the original article  : Manmohan Singh expresses concern over Naga-Metei ‘divide’ in North-East.

Manmohan Singh asks police to evolve effective crowd control measures in Kashmir

NEW DELHI – Prime Minster Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said that despite the curtailment of militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the public order dimension in the State has become a cause for serious concern and called for evolving new crowd control methods.

Addressing the second-day session of the 45th conference of Director Generals Of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Manmohan Singh asks police to evolve effective crowd control measures in Kashmir.

Maoists attack police station in Giridih, torch trucks

GIRIDIH – A police station was blown up and trucks were set on fire by Maoists here on Thursday,

According to reports, the rebels also opened fire indiscriminately on a police station in the area.

Tey were protesting against the arrest of two of their associates — Muktar Ansari and Dasrath Manjhi-in Giridih yesterday.

The Pirtand … Original source on Gaea Times at : Maoists attack police station in Giridih, torch trucks.

Pak intelligence agencies warn of attack on high-value targets in Punjab

LAHORE – Pakistani intelligence agencies have warned of terror attacks against ‘high value targets’ in Punjab.

According to intelligence reports, extremists have assigned the task of targeting influential leaders and important establishments to one of its commanders codenamed ‘Kharasaan’.

Following the warning the Interior Ministry, the Punjab Home Department and all other concerned agencies have directed …. Read the original article  : Pak intelligence agencies warn of attack on high-value targets in Punjab.