Paul Conrad Passes Away

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Renowned political cartoonist Paul Conrad passed away on September 4. The three time Pulitzer prize winner was 86 at the time of his death. His son David Cameron revealed that he was surrounded by his family at the time of passing on. He also said that he died of natural causes … Original article on : Paul Conrad Passes Away.

India tests BrahMos cruise missile (Second Lead, Changing dateline)

BALASORE – India Sunday successfully test fired the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos from a military base in Orissa.

The missile was tested for the army from the Integrated Test Range of Chandipur in Balasore, some 230 km from Bhubaneswar, director of the test range S.P. Dash told IANS.
“The launch met all mission requirements. It …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : India tests BrahMos cruise missile (Second Lead, Changing dateline).

Scientists recreate Shakespeare’s image

LONDON – Scientists have created the first true image of William Shakespeare — with help from the latest 3D computer technology.

The likeness depicts every wrinkle on the Bard’s face, whose haunted stare is unlike that of any other existing images.
The unflattering image is featured in a TV documentary called ‘Death Masks’, scheduled …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Scientists recreate Shakespeare’s image.

Oz MPs can now ‘officially’ view porn in the name of ‘research’

MELBOURNE – Politicians at New South Wales Parliament House will now be able to access porn sites with prior permission and only if it’s for ‘research’.

Last week, when an apparently unauthorised audit of Internet use was leaked, it revealed that many MPs accessed porn sites from work.

Now, Upper House President Amanda Fazio has reviewed … Read more >>>.

Brit groom impales penis on rusty nail on wedding night

LONDON – A newly married UK couple started their new life on a bad note when the groom skewered his manhood on a rusty nail.

The groom, Michael Race had promised his new wife Amy a wedding night to remember but to his surprise a bench collapsed and he fell hurting himself.

With blood pouring from his …. Read the original article  : Brit groom impales penis on rusty nail on wedding night.

Sarah Palin’s ’stalker’ author moving to Massachusetts

NEW YORK – Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin can now take a breather as her neighbour of three months is moving to his home in Massachusetts.

‘Stalker’ author Joe McGinniss, living next to the Palins on Wasilla’s Lake Lucille, was researching on the former governor and GOP vice presidential candidate for his book.

His arrival in May …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sarah Palin’s ’stalker’ author moving to Massachusetts.

Barbers shut down shops in Peshawar suburb after Taliban death threats

PESHAWAR – Barbers in Sheikhan village, a suburb of Peshawar in Pakistan, have reportedly closed down their shops after receiving death threats from the Taliban, who have started re-emerging in the area.

Militants have imposed a ban on shaving beard, and have threatened to kill barbers who violate the restriction.

“Terrorists kidnapped barber Ali Asghar two weeks …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Barbers shut down shops in Peshawar suburb after Taliban death threats.

Chinese becoming arrogant, intolerant of criticism

BEIJING – A rapid increase of wealth in the past three decades has made Chinese people arrogant, they are no longer modest and talk with contempt about others, a social scientist has said.

Ye Hailin, a research fellow with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, wrote in an opinion published in the People’s Daily that the …. Read the original article  : here.

Karzai forms committee to push for peace talks with Taliban

LONDON – Afghan President Hamid Karzai has reportedly formed a committee to seek peace talks with the Taliban.

According to the BBC, a statement from Karzai’s office has said the creation of the High Peace Council is a “significant step toward peace talks.” It said members of the council would be named later, but …. Source article  : Karzai forms committee to push for peace talks with Taliban.

Prince William’s girlfriend to see a lot less of him as duty calls

LONDON – Prince William is set to promoted as a search-and-rescue pilot, which means his long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton will now see much less of him than when he was training.

According to RAF sources, the Prince is going to have to move into barracks at RAF Valley in Anglesey after he passes out later this … Read more »»».

Levi Johnston needs to go back to school: Bristol Palin

NEW YORK – Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol has said that her baby-daddy Levi Johnston needs to go back to school.

Bristol appeared on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ to talk about her upcoming appearance on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ but the conversation inevitably turned to her former boyfriend Levi Johnston.

“He’s changed. Night and day, definitely,” …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Breadwinning dads scared to ask bosses to cut working hours: Oz study

MELBOURNE – Fathers struggling to juggle jobs and family responsibilities admit they are scared to ask bosses to reduce their hours for fear it may harm their careers, says an Australian study.

A Galaxy survey conducted for Father’s Day reveals that while most dads battle to balance work and fatherhood, younger dads have the biggest problems …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

India tests BrahMos cruise missile

BHUBANESWAR – India Sunday successfully test fired supersonic cruise missile BrahMos from a military base in Orissa, an official said.

The missile was tested for the army from the Integrated Test Range of Chandipur in Balasore, some 230 km from Bhubaneswar, director of the test range S.P. Dash told IANS.
“The launch met all mission requirements. … Read more >>.

Australian men becoming ‘too soft’

SYDNEY – Australian men are now becoming “too soft” and have “ditched their manhood to become metrosexuals”.

A survey was conducted among “Aussie blokes”, which said that the findings were a “little un-Australian”, the Herald Sun reported Sunday.
It was conducted ahead of a multi-million-dollar national campaign for Australia’s VB beer company that hit television screens …. Source article  : Australian men becoming ‘too soft’.

Nepal Parliament to vote for a sixth time for post of PM

KATHMANDU – Parliament in Nepal will vote for a sixth time on Sunday for the post of Prime Minister.ccording to Nepalnews, all political parties have remained firm on their stance and there hasn’t been any progress an talks among parties.

The CPN (UML) and the Madhesi parties, which have a critical role to play in …. Source article  : Nepal Parliament to vote for a sixth time for post of PM.

Lashker militant killed in Poonch encounter

POONCH – A suspected militant of the Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed and a jawan injured in a gunbattle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch District on Sunday morning.

Acting on a tip-off, Rashtriya Rifles (RR) troops and police launched a search and cordon operation in the Bhatti-Dar area of Mendhar Tehsil.

During a search operation, a joint … Read more >>>.

Taliban regrouping in FATA to attack Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has claimed the Taliban is regrouping in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan, in a bid to launch attacks on it and Punjab.

“They are reorganising and regrouping themselves in the Tribal Areas and posing a grave danger to the peace and security of the country,” the Daily …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Taliban regrouping in FATA to attack Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

100 mega volt power transformer catches fire in Agra

AGRA – A massive fire engulfed a 100 mega-volt ampere transformer installed at a power sub station in Agra on Sunday.

Twenty two fire tenders, including those from the Army and the Air Force, battled the fire for four and half hours before it was completely brought under control.

“When we came the fire was raging. We …. Original article  : 100 mega volt power transformer catches fire in Agra.

Pakistan wants Law Minister Sanaullah ousted for links with terrorists: Taseer

LAHORE – The Governor of Pakistan’s Punjab province, Salmaan Taseer, has claimed that the entire country wants Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah removed, for having links with terrorists.

Taseer added that the entire nation was now aware of Sanaullah’s alleged relations with militants and wanted him to be removed.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is …. Source article  : Pakistan wants Law Minister Sanaullah ousted for links with terrorists: Taseer.

Seven killed, four injured in US drone strike in North Waziristan

MIRAMSHAH/PESHAWAR – A US drone strike has killed seven more people, including some suspect terrorists, and has left four others wounded, at Maizer village in North Waziristan.

This was the third strike by US drones in Pakistan in a span of 24 hours, The News quoted government officials, as saying.

Two missiles were fired at a double-cabin …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Seven killed, four injured in US drone strike in North Waziristan.