World’s fastest helicopter developed

WASHINGTON – The world’s fastest helicopter has been developed by Sikorsky Aircraft.

The X2 unofficially broke the helicopter speed record in August

And the company’s engineers and test pilots are still striving for faster and faster speeds.

What makes this helicopter so fast is its unique rotors: Rather than having one set … Read this article on Gaea Times at : World’s fastest helicopter developed.

US contemplating fresh engagement with North Korea

WASHINGTON – Even while keeping up its tough tone and posture towards North Korea, the United States has begun weighing the pros and cons of a fresh effort at engagement with that country’s dictator, Kim Jong il.t a high-level meeting last week on North Korea, …. Original article  : US contemplating fresh engagement with North Korea.

Asiya Andrabi arrested

SRINAGAR – Asiya Andrabi, chief of the women’s separatist Dukhtaran-e-Millat outfit, has been arrested in Srinagar Saturday, the police said.
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Captain Sumit Kohli’s mother meets Defence Minister

NEW DELHI – Veena Kohli, the mother of Shaurya Chakra awardee Captain Sumit Kohli, who died under mysterious circumstances four years ago in Kupwara, met Defence Minister AK Antony here today and appealed him to deliver justice to the family, as she believes her son was murdered at the army residential complex in Jammu and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Captain Sumit Kohli’s mother meets Defence Minister.

Brit teacher who had affairs with 3 teen girls jailed for 6-and-a-half yrs

LONDON – A married teacher who had affairs with three teenage girls has been jailed for six-and-a-half years in the UK.

Karl Babiczuk-Brown had sex with a 15-year-old pupil on a school trip and at his home during a four-month relationship.

He also had relationships with two girls of 14 and 15 in an amateur drama group …. Original article  : Brit teacher who had affairs with 3 teen girls jailed for 6-and-a-half yrs.

Fresh proceedings to be held against Quattrocchi in Bofors pay off case

NEW DELHI – A Delhi court on Saturday decided to hold fresh proceedings on CBI’s plea to withdraw Bofors pay-off case against Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Kaveri Baweja, who had earlier reserved the order, decided to hear the argument afresh as the trial court record, with the Supreme Court, was received two days … Read more >>>.

Family of Iranian woman to be stoned refused prison visits

LONDON – A lawyer and the family of a Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning, have been denied visits to the prison where she is lodged, her son told the Guardian.

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani has been detained in Tabriz jail since 2006 and was sentenced to death on charges of adultery. She was acquitted of … Read more »»».

Burma’s reclusive, ailing dictator resigns, may become president

LONDON – Burma’s reclusive and ailing dictator, Than Shwe, has resigned from his military post, exiled Burmese media have reported, paving the way for him to become Burma’s president after this year’s general elections.

Shwe, the despot who has brutally ruled Southeast Asia’s poorest country as commander-in-chief of the armed forces since 1992, yesterday handed control …. Source  : Burma’s reclusive, ailing dictator resigns, may become president.

Orgasm worshippers fail to get their God recognized as official faith!

LONDON – Worshippers of the orgasm have been left disappointed after their God was not officially recognized.

Appeal judges in Sweden have banned the Church of the Madonna of the Orgasm from being given the same legal status as other faiths.

Self-appointed cardinal Carlos Bebeacua believes man should worship the orgasm as a symbol of a …. Original source  : Orgasm worshippers fail to get their God recognized as official faith!.

American Muslims, Jews among biggest supporters of Obama: Poll

LONDON – A majority 78 percent of Muslims and 61 per cent of Jews in the United States have remained among the most ardent supporters of Barack Obama, whose overall job approval ratings have been falling sharply, according to the Gallup survey, which tracked opinions over a period from January 21 to July 31 this … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : American Muslims, Jews among biggest supporters of Obama: Poll.

Trapped Chilean miner’s wife reveals how family survived an earthquake six months ago

LONDON – The wife of one of the trapped 33 Chilean miners has revealed how her family survived a devastating earthquake and worked to rebuild their lives, only for her husband to end up trapped.

Carola Narvaez, whose husband, Raul Bustos, is a heavy-machinery mechanic, said six months ago, the family was living in the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Trapped Chilean miner’s wife reveals how family survived an earthquake six months ago.

Chhattisgarh to add 3,000 SPOs in war on Maoists

RAIPUR – Chhattisgarh, one of India’s worst insurgency-hit states, will recruit 3,000 more special police officers (SPOs) in violence-hit Bastar region to step up the fight against guerrillas who are dominating the forces for the past three years.

Home department officials said the central government has approved Chhattisgarh’s proposal for recruiting 3,000 SPOs.
“The state …. Read the original article  : Chhattisgarh to add 3,000 SPOs in war on Maoists.

China’s nuke power capacity needs to be raised seven-fold by 2020: Official

BEIJING – A senior official at the Energy Bureau of China’s National Development and Reform Commission has said the country needs to raise its nuclear power capacity to 75 megawatts by 2020, eight times that of its current nine-megawatt capacity, to offset the pressure of emission reduction.

“At least 15 percent of China’s total energy … Read : China’s nuke power capacity needs to be raised seven-fold by 2020: Official.

Trapped Chilean miners give hope to their families through video

LONDON – Stripped to their waists and sweating in the heat, unshaven, scrawny and filthy, the 33 trapped Chilean miners gave hope to their families waiting above ground through a video clip.

In the haunting 45-minute video, released on Thursday night, the miners sent messages of love against a backdrop of tunnels and caverns that have …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Trapped Chilean miners give hope to their families through video.

One third of parents think playing with their kids is boring: UK study

LONDON – Keeping kids entertained isn’t exactly child’s play.nd a new UK research seems to have proved it by showing that a third of parents think spending time with their little ones is boring.

One in three parents play computer games with their children instead of the more traditional ball games in the garden or visit … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : One third of parents think playing with their kids is boring: UK study.

N. Korea will use nuke arsenal if attacked by US, S. Korea: Envoy

BEIJING – North Korea’s Ambassador to Cuba, Kwon Sung Chol, has warned that his country would use its nuclear arsenal if attacked by either the United States or South Korea.

“If Washington and Seoul try to create a conflict on the Korean Peninsula, we will respond with a holy war on the basis of our nuclear …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : N. Korea will use nuke arsenal if attacked by US, S. Korea: Envoy.

Sohrabuddin case: Geeta Johri accuses CBI of pressurising her

AHMEDABAD – Senior Gujarat Police officer Geeta Johri has accused the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of pressurising her to implicate some political leaders, including arrested former state Home Minister Amit Shah, in connection with the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case

In a curative petition filed with the apex court, she sought the removal of Balwinder … Read more »».

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

Beck calls for thousands at DC rally
WASHINGTON – Broadcaster Glenn Beck is calling on thousands to rally Saturday in the nation’s capital on the anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech and at the same site. Civil rights leaders are protesting the event.
Beck, a Fox …. Read the original article  : Beck rally Saturday at Lincoln Memorial on anniversary of King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.

Negligence by mother makes Brit boy a dwarf

LONDON – A British boy was neglected by his mother so badly that it stopped his growth.

The nine-year-old boy was so poorly treated he developed a condition called psychosocial dwarfism.

This left him significantly shorter than his six-year-old brother, prosecutors told a judge.

Daniel Sawyer, prosecuting, said: “In 2008 police had searched her home regarding an unrelated … Read more : Negligence by mother makes Brit boy a dwarf.

Venezuelan politician offers boob job as raffle prize to raise election funds

LONDON – A politician in Venezuelan has offered breast implants to the people as a lottery prize to raise funds for his election campaign.

“There are critics but also some people think it’s a nice idea,” the Telegraph quoted Gustavo Rojas, an opposition candidate for a National Assembly position as saying.

Cosmetic surgery, especially breast enlargement, is … Original article on : Venezuelan politician offers boob job as raffle prize to raise election funds.