Three-day Asian women’s summit opens in capital

NEW DELHI – Pledging commitment to transforming the lives of women and helping them become self-sustainable in their communities, a three-day women’s training and leadership summit opened in the capital Wednesday.

The summit, “Vital Voices of Asia: Women’s Leadership and Training Summit” organised by Vital Voices Global Partnership, a non-profit organisation, has brought together power women …. Source  : Three-day Asian women’s summit opens in capital.

Siri Fort complex to stay closed for CWG: High court

NEW DELHI – Citing security reasons, the Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed a petition against the closure of the Siri Fort Sports Complex till the Commonwealth Games were over.

The court rejected the petition filed by over 100 members of the complex who challenged the decision of the complex secretary to close the venue from Aug …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

BP lacked basic safety in North Sea: Probe

LONDON – Much before the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, British Petroleum (BP) was subject to a probe which found that new staff at an oil rig in the North Sea were not trained to “basic safety standards”.

Britain’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) began an investigation following a complaint by a worker … Read more >>>.

Pak Supreme Court orders govt to complete Indian fishermen’s trial within 6 weeks

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan, while disposing of a petition challenging the continued detention of 582 fishermen of Indian nationality, has ordered the government to complete the trial of 128 detained Indian fishermen within six weeks.

A three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, [..] Read the original article: here.

Air passengers enter Britain without passport checks

LONDON – Air passengers were left stunned when they flew into Britain and no one checked their passports, a media report said Wednesday.

There were no Border Agency officials at Bournemouth Airport when the Ryanair flight landed from Malaga, Daily Express reported on its website.
The security breach – blamed on a breakdown in communication – …. Source  : Air passengers enter Britain without passport checks.

Australian teen saved from marriage

MELBOURNE – An Australian family court has ordered the family of a 14-year-old Muslim girl not to send her overseas for marriage and surrender her passport.

The Melbourne girl told child protection officers that she was not attending school because her father did not approve. She said she was engaged to be married and was planning …. Read the original article  : Australian teen saved from marriage.

Toyota moves to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits stemming from sudden-acceleration claims

Toyota moves to toss sudden-accelation suits

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Toyota Motor Corp. has moved to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits over claims stemming from sudden acceleration in its vehicles.
The auto giant filed a motion Tuesday with a federal court in Santa Ana, saying attorneys for Toyota drivers had failed to identify any defects in the vehicles.
Hundreds … Read more >>>.

UN announces new agency for women

United Nations, Sep 15 (IANS/EFE) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday announced a new agency – UN Women – headed by former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet, to oversee all programmes aimed at promoting equality for women.

“Ms. Bachelet brings to this critical position a history of dynamic global leadership, highly honed political skills and uncommon ability to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : UN announces new agency for women.

Mexico’s top immigration official resigns in wake of massacre of 72 migrants

Mexican immigration official quits after massacre

MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s top immigration has resigned in the wake of the massacre of 72 migrants at the hands of a drug cartel.
The Interior Department says Cecilia Romero stepped down as head of the National Institute of Migration.
The announcement Tuesday came less than a month after the bodies of … Read more >>>.

NJ lawsuit against imam behind mosque planned near ground zero heads to court

Suit against imam of NY mosque due in court in NJ

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – A dispute over whether an imam who plans to build a mosque near ground zero ignored safety hazards at property he owns in northern New Jersey is headed to court.
Parties in the lawsuit against Feisal Abdul Rauf are scheduled to appear [..] Read the original article: here.