UN’s court for settling member disputes swears in new US, Chinese judges

New US, Chinese judges take seats on UN court

THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The U.N. court that settles disputes among member states has sworn in new judges from the United States and China to join the 15-member bench.
Joan Donoghue was the top legal adviser on international law to President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary …. Original source  : UN’s court for settling member disputes swears in new US, Chinese judges.

Crown prince takes over throne of northern Malaysian state amid rare succession feud

Malaysia prince takes over throne amid bitter feud

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – A prince took over a northern Malaysian state’s throne Monday, allegedly against his bedridden father’s wishes in a bitter succession tussle that has given a rare glimpse into behind-the-scenes court intrigue.
Tengku Muhammad Faris Petra was proclaimed the new sultan of northern Kelantan state following … Read : Crown prince takes over throne of northern Malaysian state amid rare succession feud.

Maoist guerrillas kill 6 people, including 2 policemen, in attacks across eastern India

Maoist rebels kill 6 in restive eastern India
CALCUTTA, India – Maoist rebels killed six people, including two policemen in a brazen assault on a police station, in separate attacks in restive eastern India, police said Monday.
Communist guerrillas ordered four men out of their homes and then shot them dead in a late-night attack …. Read the original article  : here.

More protests erupt in Kashmir, another youth killed

SRINAGAR – A young man was killed as security forces fired at a mob of protesters in north Kashmir Bandipora district Monday, taking to 71 the toll in the ongoing unrest in the Kashmir Valley. Protesters defied curfew and took to the streets following rumours that the Quran had been desecrated in the US.

“Nisar …. Read the original article  : here.

Iran to release one of three UK hikers held for over a year for 500,000 dollars bail money

LONDON – Iran’s chief prosecutor, Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi, has said that one of the three American hikers, Sarah Shourd, held in the Evin prison for over a year on spying charges, would be released for 500,000 dollars in bail money on grounds of … Read : Iran to release one of three UK hikers held for over a year for 500,000 dollars bail money.

Musharraf made desperate attempts to save Taliban, bin laden from US wrath after 9/11: Report

NEW DELHI – Following the 9/11 terror strikes, when the US had made up its mind to bombard Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and then President Pervez Musharraf made full efforts to save the Taliban and tried to persuade a … Read more »».

The situation in Jammu and Kashmir: Beginning the Dialogue-Part One

NEW DELHI – The Home Minister, P. Chidambaram, has talked about finding the elusive starting point for beginning talks in Kashmir. The starting point is, no doubt, elusive, but it will be found, sooner or later. However, finding the starting point cannot be the end in itself. The … Read more »»».

Yamuna river water levels further recede

NEW DELHI – Water level of the River Yamuna further receded on Monday, but there were fears that it may go up again as Haryana released over 1.5 lakh cusecs of water into the river.

The water level came down to 205.39 metres, which is still 56 cm above the danger mark of … Read more : Yamuna river water levels further recede.

Obama’s election a ‘wonderful con,’ president ‘dishonest’: Ex-Speaker Gingrich

NEW YORK – Former House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrinch has described President Barack Obama’s election victory in 2008 as a “wonderful con on the American people, and added that Obama is essentially a dishonest head of state.

“This is a person who is fundamentally out of touch with how … Original source on Gaea Times at : Obama’s election a ‘wonderful con,’ president ‘dishonest’: Ex-Speaker Gingrich.

President Patil arrives in Cambodia after ending successful visit to Lao

PHNOM PENH – President Pratibha Devisingh Patil arrived today on a six-day state visit to Cambodia from September 13 to 18 with the objective of strengthening enduring partnerships with countries of the ASEAN region as …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Another youth killed in Kashmir, toll now 71

SRINAGAR – A young man was killed and another critically injured when security forces opened fire on a mob of protesters in north Kashmir Bandipora district Monday, taking to 71 the toll in the current phase of unrest in the Kashmir Valley.

“Nisar Ahmed Bhat, a protesting youth, was killed and another was injured when …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Another youth killed in Kashmir, toll now 71.

Singaporean women wearing low-cut outfits risk losing their jobs

KUALA LUMPUR – Women in Singapore risk losing their jobs as they wear low-cut outfits that show off their cleavage.

According to the Sin Chew Daily, many employers are of the opinion that outfits, which reveal the cleavage, are … Read more »»».

AFSPA withdrawal row : Omar Abdullah meets Chidambaram, Sonia ahead of Cabinet meet

NEW DELHI – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and Congress President Sonia Gandhi here on Monday ahead of a crucial Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting to discuss the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers …. Source article  : AFSPA withdrawal row : Omar Abdullah meets Chidambaram, Sonia ahead of Cabinet meet.

You can get addicted to gambling if you live closer to gambling venues

MELBOURNE – A new study has revealed that living or working near gambling venues could directly affect problem gambling.

Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology have found that people are more likely to gamble if they have gambling venues close to home and work.

“Geographical … Read more >>.

Meet the giant dog ‘Down Under’ that eats like a horse

MELBOURNE – An Oz dog lover is having a challenging time maintaining his new great Pyrenees-Snowbear or ‘Bear’-as he eats a lot.

According to the Parramatta Advertiser, Gary Randfleish bought the dog earlier this year and there are only two in NSW.

At just four years old, the gentle giant … Original article on : Meet the giant dog ‘Down Under’ that eats like a horse.

Forbes predicts Mukesh Ambani to be world’s richest man in 2014

NEW DELHI – Indian business tycoon and the head of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani, with a net worth of 62 billion dollars, would be the richest man on earth in 2014, according to a Forbes magazine forecast.

“One of the predictions is that Reliance Industries’ chief Ambani, … Read : Forbes predicts Mukesh Ambani to be world’s richest man in 2014.

Oz gay couple paying 80, 000 dollars to Indian women to have surrogate babies

CAIRNS – An Australian gay couple are reportedly paying two Indian women 300 dollars a day for giving birth to their surrogate babies.

According to Cairns.com.au, they are believed to be the first gay dads in Queensland to pay Indian women to carry their children, with the total bill costing up …. Source  : Oz gay couple paying 80, 000 dollars to Indian women to have surrogate babies.

Priyanka’s Shimla cottage runs into rough weather

SHIMLA – Priyanka Vadra’s dream cottage, being built in the wooded Charabra hills near here, has run into rough weather — literally. Heavy rains have washed away the Gandhi scion’s plans of having a slate roof and this is now being replaced with steel.

Priyanka, the daughter of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, was very particular about … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Priyanka’s Shimla cottage runs into rough weather.

NATO airstrikes kill 14 insurgents in Afghanistan after troops concluded civilians not at risk

NATO: Airstrikes kill 14 insurgents in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – NATO says airstrikes have killed 14 insurgents in central Afghanistan.
The military alliance said in a statement Monday that the air power was used after a joint NATO-Afghan patrol came under small arms and machine-gun fire from militants. It happened Sunday while the patrol was crossing a … Read : NATO airstrikes kill 14 insurgents in Afghanistan after troops concluded civilians not at risk.

Quran burning would have “strengthened radicals”: Ground Zero mosque imam

NEW YORK – Feisal Abdul Rauf, the imam behind the proposed mosque near Ground Zero in New York, has said that Florida Pastor Terry Jones’ plans to burn copies of the Quran would have sparked “a disaster”.

Rauf said that the …. Source article  : Quran burning would have “strengthened radicals”: Ground Zero mosque imam.