US Department of Defence desperate to stop ‘explosive’ spy memoir from being published

LONDON – The US Department of Defence is reportedly negotiating with a major US publisher, St. Martin’s Press, to buy and destroy all nine thousand copies of a book written by a former Defence Intelligence Agency officer, Anthony Shaffer, about his experiences in Afghanistan.

The book, ‘Operation Dark Heart: Spycraft and Special Ops on the Frontlines … Read : US Department of Defence desperate to stop ‘explosive’ spy memoir from being published.

Three men jailed over filmed rape of ‘unconscious’ woman in Oxford

LONDON – Three men from Oxford have been jailed for raping an unconscious woman, which was discovered by the victim only when one of the perpetrators showed her the footage that he recorded on his mobile phone.

The court heard that Mohammed Shahjahan, 27, Nicholas Jones, 26, and Feizal Ali, 26, from Oxford raped and …. Source article  : Three men jailed over filmed rape of ‘unconscious’ woman in Oxford.

Mob attacks police post near Hazratbal in Srinagar

SRINAGAR – Fresh violence erupted in Srinagar city on Saturday with a mob setting on fire a police barrack and damaging a vehicle of the police department outside the Harzratbal Shrine on the banks of the Dal lake here.

Police opened fire in the air to disperse the mob.

Soon after the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers a mob set …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mob attacks police post near Hazratbal in Srinagar.

NATO forces set to target Taliban birthplace Zhari

LONDON – NATO-led coalition forces in Afghanistan look set to focus on Afghanistan Zhari District, the birthplace of the Taliban, which they see as a major southern nest of the insurgency.

Canadian Forces have tried for years to pacify Zhari, in Kandahar province, but without much success.

Now, the Americans have to secure the 300-square-kilometre district, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : NATO forces set to target Taliban birthplace Zhari.

Castro says remarks about Cuban model ‘not working’ misinterpreted

LONDON – Former Cuban president Fidel Castro has said that his comment to a US journalist about Cuba’s system not working had been misinterpreted.

The former president told a meeting at the University of Havana that the remark, which caused a sensation when reported earlier this week, did not reflect his view. He meant “the exact …. Source  : Castro says remarks about Cuban model ‘not working’ misinterpreted.

Oz woman claims she was cut off by Ford station wagon-shaped UFO

MELBOURNE – A number of Australians have come forward to reveal their experiences with the paranormal.

Ever since ABC morning show presenter Leon Compton openly discussed the topic, he has been swamped by tales of UFOs, which include a woman claiming to have been cut off by aliens.

Betty from Alice Springs said her close encounter occurred …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Oz woman claims she was cut off by Ford station wagon-shaped UFO.

World’s most expensive sandwich comes at a price of 112 pounds

LONDON – The world’s most expensive cheese sandwich has been unveiled at a whopping price of 112 pounds.

Celebrity chef Martin Blunos, 50, created it by using ordinary cheddar blended with expensive white truffles and then topped with gold dust.

He also included a 100-year-old balsamic vinegar, bread costing 5 pounds, slices of quail’s egg, black … Read more »».

Highly anxious Playboy girl tries to bust out – midair – from jet

NEW YORK – A Playboy centrefold, who suffered a severe case of anxiety, apparently tried to open the door of the plane while it was still at midair.

Tiffany Livingston, 21, was aboard JetBlue Flight 522 from Orlando, Fla., to Newark when she bolted from her seat and tried to open the door of the plane, …. Source article  : Highly anxious Playboy girl tries to bust out – midair – from jet.

Castro claims France is carrying out a racial holocaust

LONDON – Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has accused France of carrying out a “racial holocaust” over its expulsion of Roma migrants back to their homes in eastern Europe. e said strong protests in France were “essential” to counter the expulsions.

“The last thing one would expect is the news of the expulsion of French gypsies, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Lloyds British head quits over Indian friends’ multi-million pound scam in Bangalore

LONDON – A British executive who is jointly responsible for more than 2,000 Lloyds TSB employees in India, Andrew Taylor, has quit following a multi-million pound racket involving his two Indian friends who were allegedly employed by him into well-paid posts in which they were effectively ‘writing cheques to themselves’.

According to the Daily Mail, Taylor, … Read more : Lloyds British head quits over Indian friends’ multi-million pound scam in Bangalore.

We have poor sex lives, say French couples

LONDON – The French, who are thought to be great lovers, in reality lead miserable sex lives, says a survey.

Three-quarters of the couples who took part in a poll admitted that they have poor sex drive.
The Daily Express reported Saturday that a quarter of the respondents used excuses such as headaches, stress, tiredness …. Source  : We have poor sex lives, say French couples.

Obama to mark 9th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks with moment of silence, speech at Pentagon

President to mark 9th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is marking the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a speech at the Pentagon, one of the targets of the terrorists.
At 8:46 a.m. – the time the first of two planes hit the World Trade Center in New York … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Obama to mark 9th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks with moment of silence, speech at Pentagon.

First, Sept. 11 anniversary will be about the victims, then it will be about the mosque

Islam controversies cast shadow over 9/11 events
NEW YORK – Politics is threatening to overshadow the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Families of more than 2,700 people killed at the World Trade Center will mourn their loved ones by reading their names at an anniversary ceremony Saturday morning. President Barack Obama and … Read more »».

US has no strategy to meet home grown terror threat

WASHINGTON – Unveiling a new report a day before the United States marks nine years since the 2001 attacks, members of the National Security Preparedness Group said Al Qaeda and other terror groups are increasingly turning to U.S. citizens to carry out attacks on America.

Citing examples where recruiters went after Somali populations and other …. Original source  : US has no strategy to meet home grown terror threat.

What stuff white people really like – Golfing, Harley Davidson and Ghostbusters

WASHINGTON – Golfing, Harley Davidson and Ghostbusters – these are the things white people really like, according to dating website OkCupid.

While the popular blog (and now book) ‘Stuff White People Like’ was the first to plumb the world of white people online, OkCupid took the next step and analysed profiles of online daters to … Original source on Gaea Times at : What stuff white people really like – Golfing, Harley Davidson and Ghostbusters.

Now, girls as young as 13 can get ‘the Pill’ without prescription in UK

LONDON – British girls as young as 13 can now get contraceptive pills from high street pharmacies without doctor’s prescription.

In order to reduce scoring underage pregnancy rates, the scheme has been introduced to give young girls greater access to contraception.

Under the trail scheme, which will begin in November, ten pharmacies will provide the Pill without …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Now, girls as young as 13 can get ‘the Pill’ without prescription in UK.

Delhi flood threat persists as Yamuna water levels rise

NEW DELHI – With water levels of the Yamuna River rising in New Delhi, a flood threat looms over the national capital with the State Government evacuating people living in low-lying areas to safer places.

The water level is likely to rise by at least two meters above the danger mark by Saturday evening following the … Original article on : Delhi flood threat persists as Yamuna water levels rise.

10-10-10: An auspicious day to tie the knot!

BEIJING – For Chinese people, the number 10 means “perfection in everything”. So, a huge number of betrothed couples are planning to tie the knot on Oct 10, 2010, or 10-10-10, in a bid to make their marriage a success.

Aug 8, 2008 or 8-8-8, which means “making fortune”, and Sep 9, 2009, or 9-9-9, which … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 10-10-10: An auspicious day to tie the knot!.

Obama’s wedding band getting repaired

WASHINGTON – For at least two days, U.S. President Barack Obama was seen without his wedding band on his left hand, and that is because: it’s getting repaired.

The White House said that beyond the typical cleaning that most rings get, Mr. Obama’s intricate gold ring needed a little repairing.

White House aides declined to elaborate … Read more : Obama’s wedding band getting repaired.

Three-quarters of French couples have miserable sex lives

LONDON – A new poll has revealed that three-quarters of French couples have miserable sex lives, and their relationship is suffering as a result.

A quarter of them use excuses such as headaches, stress, tiredness or the proximity of their children to avoid getting intimate with their partner.

Half of them told French pollsters Ifop that … Read : Three-quarters of French couples have miserable sex lives.