NATO helicopters kill 6 Afghan militiamen who allegedly opened fire in eastern Afghanistan

6 Afghan militiamen killed in NATO chopper strike

KABUL, Afghanistan – Firing from NATO helicopters in an eastern province Friday killed six Afghan militiamen who had allegedly shot at the aircraft, an Afghan official said.
The incident in Khost province sparked angry protests. Hundreds of villagers shouting “Death to America” and “Long live the Taliban” carried the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NATO helicopters kill 6 Afghan militiamen who allegedly opened fire in eastern Afghanistan.

Israel Consul General visits GCMMF, Amul Dairy

Anand (Gujarat), Oct. 8 (ANI-Business Wire India): Israel’s Consul General in Mumbai, Orna Sagiv, visited Amul Dairy and the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. to understand the Amul model of cooperatives which is currently synonymous with the White Revolution in the country.

Sagiv met R. S. Sodhi, the Managing Director of GCMMF and Rahul … Read : Israel Consul General visits GCMMF, Amul Dairy.

‘Kickbacks and killings’ arms deal scandal back to haunt Sarkozy, Zardari?

PARIS – France is all set to launch an investigation into the alleged embezzlement by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his Pakistani counterpart, Asif Ali Zardari, from arms deals between the two countries.

According to a judicial source, investigating magistrate, Renaud van Ruymbeke, is to probe allegations that a company set up with French President Nicolas … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Kickbacks and killings’ arms deal scandal back to haunt Sarkozy, Zardari?.

Chinese farmers fuelling galloping Internet users growth: Blue paper

BEIJING – Chinese farmers would become a “major driving force” in the growth of the country’s internet users, as the net connections in rural areas grew by 71.6 per cent in the last three years outpacing the growth in urban areas by more than double, according to a blue paper recently released by a publishing …. Original article  : Chinese farmers fuelling galloping Internet users growth: Blue paper.

Correction: Turkey-Emergency Landing story

Correction: Turkey-Emergency Landing story

ANKARA, Turkey – In an Oct. 5 story about a Korean Air plane that was diverted to Istanbul’s Ataturk airport, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the plane made an emergency landing.
An airport official initially told the AP that the plane made an emergency landing, and later explained that the Airbus 330, …. Read the original article  : here.

IAF chief describes security situation in India’s neighbourhood volcanic

HINDON – Describing the current security situation in India’s neighbourhood as a volcano waiting to erupt anytime, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal P V Naik on Friday asked the Indian Air Force to be prepared to meet any internal as well as external threats.

“Current security scenario is like a volcano … Read : IAF chief describes security situation in India’s neighbourhood volcanic.

Parrikar meets Karnataka dissidents MLAs, says crisis will be solved by Saturday

PANAJI – Former Goa Chief Minsiter and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manohar Parrikar met Karnataka dissidents MLAs here on Friday and exuded confidence about the crisis being solved in the state by Saturday.

Talking to reporters [..] Read the original article: here.

BJP MLAs stage protest in Srinagar against Abdullah’s speech

SRINAGAR – The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Panthers Party MLAs on Friday staged a dharna outside the state Assembly over a speech delivered by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on the prevailing law and order situation …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Australian Immigration Minister cautions against migration scams

NEW DELHI – Australia’s Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, has warned prospective migrants and visa applicants to Australia to be wary of migration scammers.

“It is vital that people are aware of fraudsters’ tricks before handing over money for immigration assistance which is … Read : Australian Immigration Minister cautions against migration scams.

Cleavage enhancing bra sends M and S sales soaring

LONDON – British retailer Marks and Spencer has reported a huge boost in their sales of cleavage enhancing bras.

The bras had been introduced in stores during the summer, and since then the bra, which costs 20 pounds, has been snapped up by many women, who wish to enhance … Read more : Cleavage enhancing bra sends M and S sales soaring.

Crews drain surplus from second sludge reservoir in wake of toxic red mud flood

Surplus drained from second sludge reservoir

KOLONTAR, Hungary – An official says caustic water is being drained from an industrial reservoir near the one that ruptured in western Hungary and sent a torrent of red sludge into hundreds of houses and waterways leading into the Danube.
Tibor Dobson told the state MTI news agency that 100,000 cubic …. Read the original article  : here.

Pakistan-US tensions unlikely to abate soon, says Dawn

ISLAMABAD – The rise in tensions between Pakistan and the US “is not likely to abate any time soon”, a leading daily here said editorially as a key route to Afghanistan remained closed following a NATO helicopter attack that killed three Pakistani troopers.

NATO convoys bound for Afghanistan “continue to be attacked in parts … Original article on : Pakistan-US tensions unlikely to abate soon, says Dawn.

1 step forward, often 2 back at Commonwealth Games

1 step forward, often 2 back at Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI – The pool water is clean, but the toilets in the aquatic venue are blocked. Ticket sales are on the increase but the stadiums still seem mostly empty. There was a “major communications blunder” at the track that nearly resulted in athletes presented with their … Original article on : 1 step forward, often 2 back at Commonwealth Games.

2,000-year-old Roman helmet fetches 2.2m pounds at auction

LONDON – A 2,000-year-old Roman helmet-dug up in 30 pieces by a treasure hunter who thought it was a broken Victorian ornament-has been sold for 2.2 million pounds at an auction.

Frenzied bidding for the ultra rare bronze cavalry headgear-featuring a facemask-astonished London auctioneers Christie’s, reports the Sun.

The helmet, expected to fetch 300,000-pound, was discovered in … Read more >>>.

Kingfisher aircraft makes emergency landing in Mumbai after bird hit

MUMBAI – An air mishap was averted when a Kingfisher aircraft made an emergency landing at Mumbai Airport on Friday after a bird hit.

Kingfisher flight IT 331, carrying 120 passengers had taken off from Mumbai for Delhi, but returned to the airport after 15 minutes following the bird hit.

All passengers and crew members safe, …. Original source  : Kingfisher aircraft makes emergency landing in Mumbai after bird hit.

Kayani, Qureshi to attend upcoming US-Pak strategic dialogue

WASHINGTON – The next round of the US-Pakistan strategic dialogue will be held in Washington later this month, and Islamabad will send a high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi as well as Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, for the talks.

Diplomatic sources disclosed that the Pakistani delegation would arrive in Washington on …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Brit model weighing just 8 stone branded ‘too fat’ for catwalk

LONDON – A blonde model from West Midlands was told that she was too fat for the catwalk – despite weighing just eight stone.

Stunning Natasha Price from Coven was instructed by ruthless fashion bosses to lose a stone from her slim size 8 figure.

Natasha, 22, who has modelled for Selfridges and Marks and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Brit model weighing just 8 stone branded ‘too fat’ for catwalk.

Italy set to be next European country to ban burka for ’security reasons’

ROME – Italy is all set to become the next country in Europe to ban the burka ‘ for ’security reasons,’ after the government presented a draft proposal to the parliament.

According to the Daily Mail, MPs from the anti-immigration Northern League party, a member of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s ruling right wing coalition, have …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pak Army vows to ‘retaliate’ against US ‘hot pursuit’ within border in future

ISLAMABAD – In a corps commanders meeting, the Pakistani military leadership has vowed to take retaliatory action in the event of any incident of territorial violation in future.

The cross-border strikes’ issue came for discussion during the 134th Corps Commanders’ Conference, which was chaired by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, and …. Original source  : Pak Army vows to ‘retaliate’ against US ‘hot pursuit’ within border in future.

Pak beginning to believe supporting terrorism can pose existential threat to it: US

WASHINGTON – Acknowledging ‘Pakistan’s support for terrorists in the past,’ the United States has said that it believes the country has now changed its view in this regard.

“We have worked diligently with the Pakistan government. We have seen a shift in the Pakistani thinking,” the Daily Times quoted Philip J Crowley, State Department Spokesman, as … Original article on : Pak beginning to believe supporting terrorism can pose existential threat to it: US.