Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Breaking News – Newsletter for October 5, 2010

Tuesday, October 5, 2010


US tone-down, says ‘al-Qaeda attack alert’ meant for Europe ‘not specifically’ America

WASHINGTON – The U.S. government has clarified that the State Department alert on al-Qaeda backed terror plots were meant for Europe and that there was no indication that America or its citizens were the targets.

According to Fox News, the White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said … Read : US tone-down, says ‘al-Qaeda attack alert’ meant for Europe ‘not specifically’ America.

Bunker removal process starts in Srinagar

SRINAGAR – The process of removing 16 bunkers manned by security forces began here Tuesday with a view to bring peace back to the Kashmir Valley after weeks of street protests and deaths.

“It has been decided to dismantle 16 bunkers from Srinagar city,” a police official said.
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker …. Read the original article  : Bunker removal process starts in Srinagar.

Anti-impotence wafer works faster than Viagra?

LONDON – An anti-impotence wafer, similar to breath freshner strips, seems to work faster than Viagra, reports suggest.

Prior to Viagra’s development, the only options were to inject drugs straight into the penis, or use a pump that manually increased blood supply to the organ. But neither was very popular.
The new treatment …. Source article  : Anti-impotence wafer works faster than Viagra?.

Omar government responsible for Kashmir turmoil: BJP

JAMMU – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday blamed the Omar Abdullah government for the turmoil in the Kashmir Valley and wondered at the incompetence of the chief minister for trying to shift the blame onto the armed forces.

Launching an attack on the 21-month-old National Conference-Congress coalition government, BJP legislature party leader Chaman … Original source on Gaea Times at : Omar government responsible for Kashmir turmoil: BJP.

North Korea media say Kim Jong Un joins father in observing military drill

NKorea media say Kim Jong Un joins father at drill

SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea’s heir apparent Kim Jong Un appeared Tuesday for the first time in the country’s state media reports on visits by his father, supreme leader Kim Jong Il, to review troops and factories.
The official Korea Central News Agency said in a … Original article on : North Korea media say Kim Jong Un joins father in observing military drill.

Pumpkin Carvings Pattern Available Online

LOS ANGELES (Gaea Times.com) – Halloween is fast approaching and has got people busy in preparing for the festival on October 31st. The demand for craved pumpkins is high among Halloween shoppers with a large variety of pumpkin carvings available. The economic instability of the country has not dampened the spirit of Halloween …. Source  : Pumpkin Carvings Pattern Available Online.

Commonwealth Games organizers consider giving away free tickets to children to fill venues

Organizers consider giving out free Comm Games tix

NEW DELHI – The empty stadiums that marred the first day of competition at the crisis-hit Commonwealth Games may be filled by children and the underprivileged if attendance doesn’t improve.
After weeks of problems and delays in a wide range of areas in the buildup to the games, the …. Original source  : Commonwealth Games organizers consider giving away free tickets to children to fill venues.

Security bunkers being removed in Srinagar

SRINAGAR – Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday started the process of removing 16 security bunkers from Srinagar.

The decision to remove the bunkers was taken at a meeting of the Unified Headquarters in Srinagar last week as part … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Security bunkers being removed in Srinagar.

‘UFO’ collision threat shuts down Chinese airport

LONDON – An airport in China was forced to shut down to prevent packed passenger jets crashing into a UFO.

The ‘flat and tubular’ object hovered two miles from Bootee in Inner Mongolia, a part of China.

Astonished officials said it then zoomed in to circle the airport before suddenly vanishing.

Air … Read more >>>.

“No timeframe” for reopening NATO supply line: Pak FO

ISLAMABAD – In the wake of the Pak-US standoff following a key NATO supply route blockage by Pakistan in retaliation against cross-border air strikes by the ISAF, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Basit has stated that the concerned route … Read more : “No timeframe” for reopening NATO supply line: Pak FO.

Oz lesbian couple beat odds of 1 in 60m by conceiving quintuplets

LONDON – Two Australian women, who are living together, have expressed their joy at finding that they are expecting quintuplets beating the odds of one in sixty million.

Melissa Keevers, 27, and her partner Rosemary Nolan, 21, who already share a … Original article on : Oz lesbian couple beat odds of 1 in 60m by conceiving quintuplets.

Kenyan man dubbed “Danger” passes away leaving behind 100 widows

WASHINGTON – A Kenyan man, who earned himself the nickname “Danger” because women found him so attractive, has passed away after marrying more than 100 women in his lifetime and fathering nearly 200 children.

Ancentus Akuku, who was Kenya’s most prominent polygamist, was in his late …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Kenyan man dubbed “Danger” passes away leaving behind 100 widows.

Giant airships could carry entire buildings 1000 miles

LONDON – An Australian firm is developing an airship that would be able to transport buildings over long distances.

Skylifter is developing a piloted airship that will carry up to 150 tonnes more than 1,200 miles.

They hope that the vehicles could one day …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Now, Japan, Sweden warn citizens against al-Qaeda Mumbai-style terror attacks in Europe

TOKYO – In the latest development, Japan and Sweden have now joined the US and Britain by issuing travel warnings of a Mumbai-style attack on major transport hubs or tourist attractions across Europe.

According to the Telegraph, both the countries have warned their … Read : Now, Japan, Sweden warn citizens against al-Qaeda Mumbai-style terror attacks in Europe.

UK civil rights campaigners slam ‘Stasi-style’ CCTV alert website

MELBOURNE – Campaigners have criticized a new website that allows anyone in Europe to monitor commercial CCTV footage live online as a “Stasi-style citizen spy game” that should be banned.

According to the Herald Sun, Internet Eyes will pay up to 1,000 pounds … Original source on Gaea Times at : UK civil rights campaigners slam ‘Stasi-style’ CCTV alert website.

US close to resolving dispute with Pak over blocking of NATO supply route: Gibbs

WASHINGTON – Following a high-level meeting in Washington between US and Pakistani diplomats, the White House has stated that the two countries are close to resolving their dispute over Islamabad’s decision to close a supply route for US-led forces in Afghanistan.

“We are in [..] Read the original article: here.

Well-matched couples mimic each other’s language

LONDON – Well-matched couples mimic each other’s language during conversations, a study has found.

The more your other half copies your slang and speech patterns, the more psychologically connected you are, Daily Mail reported Tuesday citing a study by US researchers.
Couples are most likely to perform this “language style matching”, or LSM, during happier …. Original source  : Well-matched couples mimic each other’s language.

Eight German al-Qaeda terrorists killed in US drone attack in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Eight German militants, who were taking training from the Taliban, have reportedly been killed in a U.S. missile strike close to the Afghan border in Pakistan. ccording to the Daily Mail, the militants were taking training in North Waziristan, the al- Qaeda’s stronghold, when the unmanned drones targeting a mosque, hit them. The … Original article on : Eight German al-Qaeda terrorists killed in US drone attack in Pakistan.

Over 5 out of 10 young Americans back Obama: Gallup Poll

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama remains the preference of young voters, according to a new Gallup poll.

Fifty-seven percent of 18-to-29-year-olds support Obama, reports Politico.

According to the poll, 91 percent of African-Americans approve of Obama, as do 79 percent of self-identified Democrats and 75 percent of liberals.

A majority of Hispanics, self-identified moderates and those with …. Original source  : Over 5 out of 10 young Americans back Obama: Gallup Poll.

Madam charged over Asian prostitute ring on Queensland’s Gold Coast

SYDNEY – A 42-year-old Sydney madam has been charged with running an illegal prostitution ring on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

he woman was arrested after a yearlong covert police investigation dubbed Operation Hotel Caftan. She recruited sex workers through ads placed in Asian newspapers in Sydney and Brisbane, the Herald Sun reports.

Police allege she then organised …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Madam charged over Asian prostitute ring on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

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