US, NATO Afghan troop pullout may hurt Pakistan, India: Obama

ISLAMABAD – US President Barack Obama has warned that neither Pakistan nor India would be “better off” if the US and NATO forces are pulled out of Afghanistan.

“I don’t know anybody who has examined the region who thinks that if we completely pulled out of Afghanistan, the Karzai regime collapsed, Kabul was overrun once again … Read more »»».

Here’s what beer tastes like in outer space

WASHINGTON – If you love beer and fascinated by travelling in space, then here’s your lucky chance- testing on a space beer is scheduled to begin in November.

While NASA has a strict no-alcohol policy, a nonprofit research group called Astronauts4Hire is doing the honours aboard Zero Gravity Corp.’s airplane, which simulates the microgravity environment of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Here’s what beer tastes like in outer space.

US blames ‘communication breakdown’ for attacks against Pak

ISLAMABAD – US military chief Admiral Mike Mullen has reportedly called his Pakistani counterpart to discuss the series of attacks allegedly by the US-led International Security Assistance Force against Pakistan during the last three days, and assured that him that Washington … Read more >>>.

Analysts predict turbulence during N.Korean succession battle

WASHINGTON – With North Korean leader Kim Jong-il appointing his youngest son as an army general, and giving him his first known official title in an apparent sign that he is being groomed as the country’s next leader, analysts have warned of possible political …. Source  : Analysts predict turbulence during N.Korean succession battle.

Bruni flouts 200-yr-old Paris rule banning women from wearing trousers

LONDON – France’s First Lady Carla Bruni is said to have flouted a 200-year-old rule banning women from wearing trousers – by sporting them at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

According to a new book, which traces the history of the garment, a police ruling that bans women from wearing …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Bruni flouts 200-yr-old Paris rule banning women from wearing trousers.

Stockholm hotel slammed over complimentary sex toys in room

STOCKHOLM – A hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, which offers guests complimentary sex toys in their rooms, has been criticised by the police for “glorifying” the sex trade.

According to the Svenska Dagbladet daily, the Berns Hotel in central Stockholm wanted to expand the range of items it included in the room price.

Besides the standard coffee and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Stockholm hotel slammed over complimentary sex toys in room.

‘Dead’ man taken to morgue found breathing

LONDON – An unnamed man who was pronounced dead by a South West ambulance crew was later discovered breathing by an undertaker, it has emerged.

The patient was seen by paramedics who ran a series of checks before declaring him dead and the body was taken to a morgue.

However, when he was spotted by an undertaker …. Original article  : ‘Dead’ man taken to morgue found breathing.

China never considered scrapping death penalty for corruption crimes, claims lawmaker

BEIJING – A Chinese legislator, Chen Sixi, has said that the country has never considered scrapping the death penalty for those convicted of corruption in the draft amendment to the Criminal Law.

According to Xinhua, Chen said that corruption-related crimes have seriously damaged …. Source  : China never considered scrapping death penalty for corruption crimes, claims lawmaker.

Krishna slams Qureshi over his Kashmir remarks at UN General Assembly

NEW YORK – External Affairs Minister S M Krishna has slammed his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi over his statement on Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Describing his comments as “unacceptable” and “untenable” besides being a ploy to divert attention from the internal turmoil … Read more »».

Muslim women who wear headscarves face workplace discrimination in US

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that Muslim women who wear headscarves face workplace discrimination in the US.

Professor Sonia Ghumman from the University of Hawaii at Manoa Shidler College of Business has completed an intensive marketing research on the effects of Muslim women who …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Muslim women who wear headscarves face workplace discrimination in US.

National Highway gets new route after rains damage roads in Nainital

NAINITAL – National Highway 87 in Nainital got a new route after landslides and heavy rains badly damaged the road.

The road had caved in more than twenty meters below and traffic had been stopped for several days.

The state Public Welfare Department (PWD) has deployed engineers …. Read the original article  : National Highway gets new route after rains damage roads in Nainital.

Naxals extend deadline for releasing abducted Chhattisgarh cops

RAIPUR – Maoists on Tuesday night extended the 48-hours-long deadline by another 24 hours for the release of four policemen held captive by them in the jungles of Chhattisgarh.

In exchange of the four policemen the Maoists had earlier set a deadline of 48 hours to consider their … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Naxals extend deadline for releasing abducted Chhattisgarh cops.

“Iranian blogfather” sentenced to over 19 yrs imprisonment, claims human rights activist

TEHRAN – An Iranian court has sentenced “Iranian blogfather,” Hossein Derakhshan, to more than 19 years of imprisonment for “co-operating with hostile countries and insulting religious figures,” according to a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : “Iranian blogfather” sentenced to over 19 yrs imprisonment, claims human rights activist.

Pushy parents ‘risk damaging kids’ health’

LONDON – Pushy parents risk damaging their children’s health if their love is conditional on achieving success, it has been claimed.

Rod Jaques of the English Institute of Sport said that in some case a parent’s love could appear … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pushy parents ‘risk damaging kids’ health’.

Jaipur citizens protest over supply of rotten grains

JAIPUR – People of Jaipur staged a protest at the Food Corporation of India (FCI) godown demanding the distribution of tonnes of unused food grains.

Carrying placards and banners the protestors raised slogans in front of the godown.

Some social workers also joined in support the protestors.

“Why don’t they give it at a …. Original article  : Jaipur citizens protest over supply of rotten grains.

US apologises to Praful Patel for detaining him at Chicago airport

NEW DELHI – The United States has apologised to Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel for detaining and grilling him at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago airport.

US Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, said the US will do whatever was required to make necessary amends to prevent any such incidents …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US apologises to Praful Patel for detaining him at Chicago airport.

Bihar polls notification for second-phase issued

PATNA – Notification for the second phase of the six-phased State Assembly elections in Bihar has been issued.

Forty-five out of 243 Assembly constituencies will go to polls in the first phase on October 24.

The last day for filing of nominations for the second phase is October 6 and scrutiny …. Read the original article  : Bihar polls notification for second-phase issued.

West Bengal CM accuses central government for not releasing NREGA funds

KOLKATA – West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has alleged that the Central Government has not release the funds due to the State under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

Addressing a public meeting here on Tuesday, Bhattacharjee said: The state is due a sum of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : West Bengal CM accuses central government for not releasing NREGA funds.

German Minister discusses emerging bilateral investment opportunities in Chennai

CHENNAI – David McAllister, Minister-President of Lower Saxony, currently on a visit to India, discussed emerging bilateral investment opportunities at a seminar here on Tuesday.

Speaking to the media, McAllister said that the firms from Lower Saxony are keen to invest in India as they consider it to be one of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pan-Islamists plan protests at ‘American slave’ Musharraf’s rally in Birmingham

LONDON – Protesters from all across the United Kingdom are expected to attend a demonstration in Birmingham at a rally organised by former President of Pakistan- Pervez Musharraf- as he aims to revive his political career by launching his ‘All Pakistan Muslim …. Source article  : Pan-Islamists plan protests at ‘American slave’ Musharraf’s rally in Birmingham.