Talal Bugti announces bounty on Musharraf’s head

QUETTA – Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) President Talal Bugti has announced a bounty of one billion rupees and a hundred acres of farmland on former President Pervez Musharraf for his crimes against humanity.

Bugti made this announcement during a news conference in the presence of …. Source article  : Talal Bugti announces bounty on Musharraf’s head.

“Nawaz worried with APML’s very first bouncer”: Musharraf

MANCHESTER – Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has stated that while his political career has just begun, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif is visibly looking a worried man.

“It’s only the beginning of play and we are batting. As the game progresses, we will hit sixes, … Read more >>>.

Portland Marathon 2010 To Start Today

PORTLAND (GaeaTimes.com)- This is something that every resident of Portland wait for all through out the year. The annual Portland Marathon 2010, is about to begin today on October 10, Sunday. This annual event has been recognized as one of the top ten marathon events and local road race events in United States. The marathon … Read : Portland Marathon 2010 To Start Today.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils Available Online

SAN FRANCISCO (Gaea Times.com)- Halloween celebrations without scary and spooky Jack-o-lanterns is just not possible. For those who prefer to sweat a little and carve their own pumpkins, many sites have come up with a variety of pumpkin carving stencils. Though some of the material is available for free, one needs to pay …. Original article  : Pumpkin Carving Stencils Available Online.

US bride-to-be discovers her own mother abducted her 26 years ago

LONDON – An American bride-to-be had the shock of her life when she discovered she was abducted by her own mother 26 years ago.

Melissa Reed aged 32 – whose real name is Eva Fiedler – disappeared with her mother during a bitter … Read more >>>.

Iconic tuk tuk coming to Scotland streets for the first time

LONDON – Tuk tuk-a common sight on the streets of Mumbai and Bangkok- could be coming to Scotland for the first time.

They will be used to take tourists on sightseeing trips around the streets of Glasgow.

Taxi driver Pat Donnelly is awaiting delivery from Thailand of a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Iconic tuk tuk coming to Scotland streets for the first time.

Earning wives brought home almost half of the bacon in 2009: Report

WASHINGTON – In the second year of global recession, women’s contribution to family earnings increased by two percent, says a new report.

The jump of two percentage points from 45 percent in 2008 to 47 percent in 2009, marks the largest single-year increase in 15 years.

This rise has been documented … Read more : Earning wives brought home almost half of the bacon in 2009: Report.

Karnataka crisis remains on boil

BANGALORE – With just 36 hours left to prove his majority on the floor of the House, there was no relief for Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, as the rebel MLAs holding their ground behind JD (S) leader … Read more »»».

‘Dumped’ Prince Harry ‘moves on’ with Chelsy Davy lookalike

LONDON – It seems Prince Harry has moved on from his split with Chelsy Davy.

The royal has found a stunning new girlfriend only weeks after he was reportedly dumped by Davy.

Harry has been on a series of dates with blonde-marketing girl Gemma Wilkinson – an uncanny lookalike of … Read more >>>.

Trapped Chile miners ask rescuers ‘what took you so long’

LONDON – A single ringing bell and a roar of delight from exhausted rescue workers signalled the moment on Saturday, when a 2,067feet shaft broke through to the 33 Chilean miners who have been trapped for 66 days. The miner’s … Read more >>.

Prince William to announce wedding plans within months?

LONDON – Prince William is said to have assured his long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton he will announce their wedding plans soon.

The couple this week began their tenth year together after meeting as students at St Andrews University in Scotland.

“She can …. Original article  : Prince William to announce wedding plans within months?.

Indian Railway Wins Over CWG OC

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Indian Railway has achieved what the Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee (OC) has failed to do. The delegates and athletes who have come to the capital have expressed their satisfaction after traveling in the Taj Commonwealth Special Shatabdi train. The train runs between Agra and Delhi and it is already a [..] Read the original article: here.

Musharraf’s U-turn: Terrorists not trained during my rule

LONDON – Days after candidly admitting that Pakistan trained underground militant groups to fight against India, former President Pervez Musharraf has said that militant groups who entered Jammu and Kashmir were not trained during his rule.

Musharraf refuted that the Pakistani security establishment …. Original source  : Musharraf’s U-turn: Terrorists not trained during my rule.

Pak will hopefully avoid becoming next US military target: James Jones

WASHINGTON – Pakistan will “hopefully avoid” the ‘unfortunate eventuality’ of becoming the next US military target, US National Security Adviser James Jones has stated.

In an interview to Spiegel Online, Jones said that the US had been “working very closely with the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pak will hopefully avoid becoming next US military target: James Jones.

Prince Harry’s ex Chelsy Davy back in touch with old flame

LONDON – Prince Harry’s ex Chelsy Davy seems to have quickly moved on from her split with the royal.

The law graduate, 24, is back in touch with old flame property developer Dan Phillipson.

She wants to rekindle their romance, say sources.

“She’s at her wit’s end with Harry. She’s … Read more >>.

Kiwi Commissioner slams radio host for calling Governor-General ‘fat Indian man’

WELLINGTON – A New Zealand radio host has been criticised by the Race Relations Commissioner, Joris de Bres.for calling Indian origin Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand a “large, fat man” who has “never left” the buffet table.

The remarks were made by Michael …. Source  : Kiwi Commissioner slams radio host for calling Governor-General ‘fat Indian man’.

Zealand PM to continue to front ‘Indian racial-slur-hit’ TVNZ’s Breakfast show

WELLINGTON – Despite calling the country’s TV presenter’s comments against New Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit, as ‘racist’, that has embarrassed his country, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has said he would continue to appear on the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

NY Gov. Paterson gets laugh with Tiger Woods joke on Al Sharpton’s b’day

NEW YORK – Governor of New York David Paterson praised Rev. Al Sharpton for “doing for justice what Tiger Woods did for cocktail waitresses” during a birthday party for the civil rights leader in Harlem.

Sharpton said he appreciated the comments but added, “I …. Source article  : NY Gov. Paterson gets laugh with Tiger Woods joke on Al Sharpton’s b’day.

Pak mulls imposing tax on supply convoys for NATO in Afghanistan

LAHORE – The Pakistan government is cogitating about imposing a tax on NATO supply trucks going into Afghanistan from Pakistan, a TV channel has reported.

According to the channel, the government said it was considering imposing a tax on their supply, since numerous highways had been adversely affected due to the … Read more »»».

300-year-old Chinese vase sells for $32 mn

BEIJING – A 300-year-old vase from China’s Qing dynasty has sold for a whopping $32.5 million at Sotheby’s.

The vase, made during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), was among a selection of rare works that went under the hammer at Sotheby’s autumn sale in Hong Kong.
It fetched 252.6 million Hong Kong dollars ($32.5 million), a … Read more : 300-year-old Chinese vase sells for $32 mn.