Unruly passenger forces flight en route to Amsterdam to return to Seattle; no injuries

Unruly passenger forces flight’s return to Seattle

SEATTLE – A Delta spokeswoman says an unruly passenger on a flight bound for Amsterdam forced pilots to return the plane to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport shortly after take-off.
Airline spokeswoman Leslie Parker says Flight 224 left the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at about 6:05 p.m. Saturday. About 30 minutes later, she … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Unruly passenger forces flight en route to Amsterdam to return to Seattle; no injuries.

Calif. gov. signs law honoring man who defied Japanese-American internment during World War II

Calif. law honors World War II internment critic

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A man who challenged the World War II internment of Japanese-Americans will be honored in California every year under a bill signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger on Friday signed legislation designating Jan. 30 as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution [..] Read the original article: here.

Frank Mir knocks out Mirko Filipovic in heavyweight bout at UFC 119

Mir knocks out Filipovic at UFC 119
INDIANAPOLIS – Frank Mir waited for the right moment, then knocked out Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic with a hard knee to the face and a strike to the chin late in the third round of their heavyweight bout at UFC 119.

Mir earned an important victory in his quest to …. Original source  : Frank Mir knocks out Mirko Filipovic in heavyweight bout at UFC 119.

Average youngster has 3 sexual partners by age 16: UK study

LONDON – A shocking UK survey revealed that an average youngster today has had underage sex with three people by the time they reach 16 and two of their partners are likely to have been one night stands.

In 10 percent cases, teenagers have slept with someone without even knowing their name whereas older youths are …. Source article  : Average youngster has 3 sexual partners by age 16: UK study.

IBSA to focus on reforming UN Security Council: Krishna

NEW YORK – External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna has said that the IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) countries should be in a position to collaborate closely on major issues before the agenda of the Security Council starting from January 1, 2011.

Speaking during the IBSA ministerial meeting here, Krishna said: “With our shared … Read more : IBSA to focus on reforming UN Security Council: Krishna.

Pak Danish embassy bombing case: Court acquits trio for “insufficient evidence”

ISLAMABAD – A Pakistani court has reportedly acquitted three men accused of involvement in the bombing of the Danish embassy in Islamabad because of “insufficient evidence”.

According to the BBC, the trio was arrested several months after the suicide car bomb attack that killed six people, including a Dane, in June 2008.

Prosecutor Mohammad Tayyab said the …. Read the original article  : Pak Danish embassy bombing case: Court acquits trio for “insufficient evidence”.

UN official calls for detailed inquiry on Afghan deaths

LONDON – A United Nations investigation into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan should be launched to identify and prosecute individuals responsible, says a former top-ranking UN official, Philip Alston, on extra judicial killings.

According to The Guardian, Alston called for the UN Human Rights Council to investigate the “conduct of the war” in Afghanistan amid rising … Read : UN official calls for detailed inquiry on Afghan deaths.

Chile Miners’ capsule arrives at the San Jose mine in Chile

LONDON – Finally a sign of relief for the 33 Chilean miners who are trapped underground since August as the first capsule specially built for their rescue reached the San Jose mine in Chile on Saturday.

According to Sky News, the man-size tube made of steel mesh and sheets will lift the men out one … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chile Miners’ capsule arrives at the San Jose mine in Chile.

Indian sand sculptor wins three medals in US

WASHINGTON – Noted Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has won three medals in the North American sand sculpting competition at Virginia Beach as part of the Neptune Festival 2010 celebrating its 37th anniversary.

Pattnaik, one of 11 professional sculptors to take part in the largest competition of its kind in the US, won medals for Neptune’s … Read : Indian sand sculptor wins three medals in US.

Reliving the music and memories of Mallikarjun Mansur

NEW DELHI – Mallikarjun Mansur was so “full of music” that each time he opened his mouth music would flow out of him. He would often sing at the top of his voice at railway stations, bus stops, airports, betel shops – oblivious to his surroundings, recall celebrities who knew the legendary classical musician.

Lovers of [..] Read the original article: here.

Whitney’s late scoring pass, tough defense enable Villanova to outlast Penn 22-10

Villanova struggles to defeat Penn 22-10
VILLANOVA, Pa. – Chris Whitney’s 21-yard touchdown pass to Norman White put Villanova ahead to stay with less than five minutes left and the Wildcats held off Pennsylvania 22-10 on Saturday night.

Leading 15-10, Villanova (3-1) then turned it over to its defense. James Pitts intercepted Billy Ragone’s pass on the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Whitney’s late scoring pass, tough defense enable Villanova to outlast Penn 22-10.

CCTVs installed in Moradabad ahead of Ayodhya verdict

MORADABAD – CCTV cameras have been installed in different parts of Moradabad district to help police keep a strict vigil, ahead of Tuesday’s verdict on the Babri Masjid Ayodhya title case.

“CCTV cameras have been installed in different parts of the city. These cameras are being controlled and monitored from the nearest police station. As this …. Original article  : CCTVs installed in Moradabad ahead of Ayodhya verdict.

Bihar poll exercise set to begin on Monday

NEW DELHI – The Bihar Assembly poll exercise will be set in motion on Monday.

Governor Devanand Konwar will issue the notification for the first phase of Assembly polls.

The six-phase poll for 243 seats begins from October 21 and concludes November 20

The first phase of elections will take place on October 21 for 47 state assembly … Original article on : Bihar poll exercise set to begin on Monday.

Queen’s top bodyguard suspended after gunshot blunder

LONDON – The Queen’s top bodyguard has been suspended from duty after accidentally firing a shot inside the royal palace.

The loaded gun went off as SAS-trained Ian Boyes was cleaning it. He was alone and off duty.

The blunder at Holyroodhouse came just hours before the Pope’s visit there on September 16 to meet …. Original article  : Queen’s top bodyguard suspended after gunshot blunder.

Musharraf says he will return to politics “for the greater cause of Pakistan”

LONDON – Pakistan’s former military leader Pervez Musharraf, a prominent figure on the global lecture circuit for the last two years, has declared that he wants to re-enter his nation’s political arena “for the greater cause.”

“I am very comfortable travelling around the world on lectures, but I am going into politics for the greater cause …. Read the original article  : Musharraf says he will return to politics “for the greater cause of Pakistan”.

Beijing’s summer palace marks 150 years of destruction

BEIJING – People in the Chinese capital would soon be able to see how the country overcame the destruction and loot of the imperial summer palace that took place 150 years ago at the hands of the Anglo-French allied forces.

Yuanmingyuan – or the old summer palace – in Beijing was burned down by Anglo-French allied …. Source  : Beijing’s summer palace marks 150 years of destruction.

GoM on Bhopal gas tragedy to meet on Monday

NEW DELHI – The Group of Ministers panel on 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy will meet here on Monday to assess the progress made since the GoM handed over its recommendations to the Union Cabinet three months ago.

According to sources, the panel headed by Home Minister P Chidambaram will review the progress made by various … Read this article on Gaea Times at : GoM on Bhopal gas tragedy to meet on Monday.

AP photographer suffers broken rib while covering West Bank protest

AP photographer wounded during West Bank protest

BEIT OMAR, West Bank – An Associated Press photographer suffered a broken rib on Saturday while being detained by Israeli security forces during a protest in the West Bank.
The photographer, Nasser Shiyoukhi, was injured in Beit Omar, a Palestinian village where residents, joined by foreign activists, hold a weekly …. Source article  : AP photographer suffers broken rib while covering West Bank protest.

NJ cops: Man denied access to party near Seton Hall leaves, returns with gun; 5 shot, 1 dead

5 shot at party near Seton Hall in NJ; 1 killed

EAST ORANGE, N.J. – A man who was denied access to a private party at an apartment near Seton Hall University left and returned with a handgun, fatally shooting a university student and wounding four other people.
Seton Hall student Jessica Moore, 19, died from her … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NJ cops: Man denied access to party near Seton Hall leaves, returns with gun; 5 shot, 1 dead.

American’s R-and-B stylings win him 1 million dumplings at karaoke championships

American wins dumplings at karaoke worlds
MOSCOW – A technician for an American telephone company has won the top prize of 1 million Russian dumplings in the Karaoke World Championships.

Edward Pimentel won the unusual prize early Sunday in Moscow after getting the most votes from audience members.
A panel of judges chose two Finns as the male … Original article on : American’s R-and-B stylings win him 1 million dumplings at karaoke championships.