Latvian voters give ruling coalition green light to forge ahead with painful reforms

Latvian gov’t wins election, painful reforms ahead

RIGA, Latvia – Latvia’s center-right government is poised to stay in power after voters backed its plans to continue painful reforms required by an international bailout program to fix the Baltic country’s crippled economy.
A near-complete vote count Sunday shows Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis’ coalition winning more than 57 percent …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Latvian voters give ruling coalition green light to forge ahead with painful reforms.

Churchill becomes first ever British PM to enter UK pop charts

LONDON – Winston Churchill has made pop music history from beyond the grave.

He has become the first ever British Prime Minister to enter the UK pop charts.

Churchill who inspired Britain to victory in the Second World War is also the oldest person to make the charts.

‘Winnie’ is one of the performers in Reach for the … Read : Churchill becomes first ever British PM to enter UK pop charts.

Terror outfits in Af-Pak border area now seeking global reach: Admiral Mullen

WASHINGTON – Top US military official Admiral Mike Mullen has again warned that the Afghan-Pak border area remains the ‘epicentre of terrorism,’ and added that many of the militant outfits based in that region are now seeking global reach.

“The reason we’re focused on Afghanistan and Pakistan is that living in that border area are the … Read : Terror outfits in Af-Pak border area now seeking global reach: Admiral Mullen.

UK held secret war talks with U.S. general 11 months before Iraq invasion

LONDON – America’s senior most general Tommy Franks flew into Britain for top secret talks on the invasion of Iraq 11 months before the attack on the Saddam Hussein’s regime, according to secret Pentagon documents revealed about the details of the classified meeting, held at Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.

According to the Daily Mail, the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : UK held secret war talks with U.S. general 11 months before Iraq invasion.

Richard Curtis’ climate change video featuring exploding kids sparks fury

MELBOURNE – A bloody climate change campaign video sparked controversy after it featured children being blown up.

According to the Telegraph, the 4-minute video made by ‘Love Actually’ writer Richard Curtis shows a teacher is blowing up two schoolchildren with a detonator because they display little interest in a project to cut carbon emissions.

Former soccer star … Original source on Gaea Times at : Richard Curtis’ climate change video featuring exploding kids sparks fury.

Taking cue from mom Sarah Palin, Bristol hits public speaking circuit

NEW YORK – Bristol Palin seems to be following in the footsteps of her Tea Party mom, Sarah Palin.

Bristol is now on Facebook and is hitting the public speaking circuit to spread her brand of family values.

The move is sure to fuel speculation that Sarah Palin will run for president in 2012, reports the New … Read : Taking cue from mom Sarah Palin, Bristol hits public speaking circuit.

Citing increased terror threat, US set to warn Americans in Europe to be more vigilant

US to warn Americans in Europe to be vigilant

WASHINGTON – The State Department plans to caution Americans traveling in Europe to be vigilant because of heightened concerns about a potential al-Qaida terrorist attack aimed at U.S. citizens and Europeans.
The travel “alert” will be issued Sunday for travelers’ guidance and is general in nature and will …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Citing increased terror threat, US set to warn Americans in Europe to be more vigilant.

A ‘perfect’ wedding date: 10th day of the 10th month of 2010

SYDNEY – A Parramatta couple will tie the knot next Sunday: the 10th day of the 10th month of 2010, which they believe is the perfect wedding date for them.

Kat Chong and David Tran visited a numerologist who said getting married on October 10 would ensure a happy life together.

“In Chinese culture, numbers can be …. Original source  : A ‘perfect’ wedding date: 10th day of the 10th month of 2010.

Malik passes NRO accountability buck to Musharraf

KARACHI – Pakistan Interior Minister Abdul Rehman Malik has stated that former president Pervez Musharraf will not only have to face a number of criminal and civil cases registered against him, but also answer on the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) case, if he decides to return to the country.

According to a news channel, Malik made … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Malik passes NRO accountability buck to Musharraf.

NHS hospital trust rejects bedside Bible ‘germ’ ban in UK

EDINBURGH – A bedside Bible ban, considered by a National Health Service (NHS) hospital trust that feared they could spread germs, has reportedly been rejected.

According to the Scotsman, a research by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust had claimed that the Bibles could pose a risk of cross-infection if not cleaned properly.

The trust, however, rejected … Read more >>.

After women, bum-lift pants to boost men’s confidence

LONDON – Those body-conscious men who want to squeeze into tight jeans without showing themselves up have something to be happy about-Marks and Spencer has come up with a with a new range of control pants for men.

M and S launched their Bodymax undie range this month.

The 15-pound bum-lift pants apparently raise bottoms [..] Read the original article: here.

Stuxnet worm ‘nuclear spies’ arrested, claims Iranian Minister Moslehi

TEHRAN – Iranian Intelligence Minister Heydar Moslehi has said that an unspecified number of ‘nuclear spies’ were arrested in connection with a damaging ‘Stuxnet worm’ that had infected computers in its nuclear program.

According to The New York Times, Moslehi also said …. Original article  : Stuxnet worm ‘nuclear spies’ arrested, claims Iranian Minister Moslehi.

Metro to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium rolls out today

NEW DELHI – The Central Secretariat-Sarita Vihar corridor of the Delhi Metro, which is a crucial link to the XIX Commonwealth Games main venue, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, rolled out to the public on Sunday morning, hours before the opening ceremony … Read more : Metro to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium rolls out today.

Bihar Police arrest three Maoists

GAYA – Bihar Police has arrested three Maoists including a zonal commander of a banned outfit called Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC) during a search operation in Gaya District on Saturday.

Acting on a tip off, the police launched a search operation in Shastri Nagar area from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bihar Police arrest three Maoists.

Attacks on NATO trucks could see alternate route to Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD – Incensed over the terror attacks on NATO supply trucks travelling to Afghanistan through Pakistan, US-led allied forces have warned Islamabad they would abandon Pakistan as a major supply route to the war-torn country if such assaults are not prevented.

The increase in the number of terror attacks on NATO convoys coupled with the … Read : Attacks on NATO trucks could see alternate route to Afghanistan.

Cebu Pacific Airlines cabin crew give safety demo while dancing to Gaga!

LONDON – Unlike many of us who do not pay attention during a routine safety demonstration aboard an aeroplane, passengers flying to the Philippines had an interesting reason to do so.

Cabin crew on board a Cebu Pacific Airlines flight had …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Donald Trump’s business partner charged with running prostitution ring

NEW YORK – Donald Trump’s business partner Tevfik Arif has been charged for his role in pimping out Eastern European models for decadent sex parties aboard a Turkish yacht.

Turkish prosecutors have reportedly hit Arif and five others with charges related to organizing a criminal …. Original source  : Donald Trump’s business partner charged with running prostitution ring.

Prince Charles to read Queen’s message, President Patil to deliver CWG opening address

NEW DELHI – The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, will read out the Queen’s message and President Pratiba Devisingh Patil will deliver an address to signal the commencement of the XIX Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the main venue of the 2010 Games, during …. Source article  : Prince Charles to read Queen’s message, President Patil to deliver CWG opening address.

3 killed by militants in Pakistan in apparent retaliation for recent US drone strikes

3 killed in Pakistan following US missile strikes

PESHAWAR, Pakistan – The bullet-riddled bodies of three men were found Sunday by a road in Pakistan’s restive northwestern tribal region, killed by suspected Pakistani Taliban militants in apparent retaliation for recent U.S. drone strikes in the area, officials and a villager said.
The corpses were discovered in North …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 3 killed by militants in Pakistan in apparent retaliation for recent US drone strikes.

Love of meat stopped me from joining Hare Krishna sect, says O’Donnell

WASHINGTON – In a previous interview, the Delaware Republican Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell had said that before becoming Christian she tried her hands on various religions, but skipped becoming a Hare Krishna – as she didn’t want to be vegetarian, it has emerged.

Maher aired a clip of O’Donnell on his show ‘Real Time with Bill …. Source  : Gaea News Network.