Airline captain dies while flying plane from Philippines to Qatar

LONDON – An airline captain passed away midair as he was flying a plane from Philippines to Qatar, forcing the plane to be diverted to the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.

The Qatar Airways captain, whose name has not been revealed, had been in charge of Flight QR645, operating from Manila to Doha, the Daily Mail reported.

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Shiny objects hovering over Chelsea spark UFO speculation

NEW YORK – Chelsea got its round of its excitement after a dozen shiny objects were seen hovering in the skies, sparking speculations of UFOs on the West Side.

The NYPD and Federal Aviation Administration began receiving calls from people reporting strange, silver objects flying high in the sky over Manhattan on October 13.

“Some people saw …. Original article  : Shiny objects hovering over Chelsea spark UFO speculation.

Canada seeks Pakistani bases after eviction by UAE

TORONTO – With the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shutting the Canadian secret military base near Dubai next month, Ottawa has requested Pakistan to let it use its military bases before its scheduled pullout from Afghanistan next year.

Canada, which has been using Camp Mirage near Dubai for the past seven years as a forward base … Original source on Gaea Times at : Canada seeks Pakistani bases after eviction by UAE.

Three militants killed in Kashmir gunfight

SRINAGAR – Three separatist guerrillas were killed in a south Kashmir gunfight with security forces, police said Thursday.

Three militants of the Hizbul Mujahideen were killed in Keller village of Shopian district. On a tip, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of police cordoned off a house in Keller village …. Read the original article  : Three militants killed in Kashmir gunfight.

Nepalese teen becomes world’s smallest man after celebrating 18th b’day

MELBOURNE – A Nepalese teenager-whose tiny stature has made him a celebrity in his homeland-has entered the record books as the world’s shortest man, as he celebrated his 18th birthday.

Khagendra Thapa Magar, who stands just 65.5cm tall and weighs 5.5 kilos, takes over from 24-year-old …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Nepalese teen becomes world’s smallest man after celebrating 18th b’day.

Birt hairdresser’s nose collapses ‘after decades of inhaling tiny lippings’

LONDON – A British hairdresser was horrified when her nose collapsed after decades of breathing in tiny hair clippings.

Edwina Phillipson from Northumberland said tiny fragments of hair lodged themselves in the skin inside her nose.

This caused an infection that eventually caused a hole to …. Source article  : Birt hairdresser’s nose collapses ‘after decades of inhaling tiny lippings’.

Trapped Chilean miner emerges to be greeted by wife, mistress at same time

LONDON – One of the 33-trapped Chilean miners who came out after 69 days apparently called his wife and mistress to greet him on reaching the surface-both at the same time.

Yonni Barrios married Marta Salinas 28 years ago and has been in an extra-marital affair with Susana Valenzuela too, reports the … Read more : Trapped Chilean miner emerges to be greeted by wife, mistress at same time.

Prakash Karat criticises Centre for failing to curb inflation

PATNA – Ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) General Secretary Prakash Karat slammed the Central Government for its inability to tame the inflationary situation in the country.

“It is true that the responsibility for controlling … Read more >>.

Mukesh Ambani builds world’s first billion-dollar home in Mumbai

LONDON – The richest man in India and the fourth richest in the world, Mukesh Ambani, has built world’s first billion-dollar home in Mumbai, India.

Ambani is having a few friends round to celebrate moving into his new Mumbai pad. But as the home has 27 storeys, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Mukesh Ambani builds world’s first billion-dollar home in Mumbai.

Guinness gives best Dussehra gift to Nepali teen

KATHMANDU – Organisers had a tough time controlling the crowds and photographers at a hotel in Nepal’s picturesque Pokhara city Thursday as local lad and now, a global celebrity, Khagendra Thapa Magar celebrated his 18th birthday and attained adulthood by winning the title for the shortest man in the world.

The boy from a little-known … Read more »».

Life normal in Kashmir Valley

SRINAGAR – Life returned to normalcy for a day Thursday in the Kashmir Valley Thursday with the separatists asking people to resume regular activities.

Hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani made the appeal as part of his groups ‘Quit Kashmir’ campaign that has paralysed life in the valley for over four months.
Shops, educational institutions, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Life normal in Kashmir Valley.

India home to world’s 42pc underweight children

NEVADA – “India is home to 42 percent of the world’s underweight children and 31 percent of its stunted children”, according to 2010 Global Hunger Index report.

The 2010 Global Hunger Index was calculated for 122 developing countries and countries in transition … Original source on Gaea Times at : India home to world’s 42pc underweight children.

NY judge gives Anand Jon a break in serial sex assault case

NEW YORK – Anand Jon, accused of rape and sexual abuse against several women including minors, got a break from a Manhattan court when the judge dismissed some of the charges against the Indian-American fashion designer.

The judge dismissed charges against Jon, …. Source article  : NY judge gives Anand Jon a break in serial sex assault case.

Brit couple beats odds of 48m to 1 with 3 kids born same day, different years

LONDON – A couple in Britain has three children who were born on the same day but different years, beating the odds by an astonishing 48 million to one.

Jennifer and Driss Allali welcomed their latest child, Sami, born on October 7, and he shares the same birth date as his …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Majority of Pakistanis see US drone attacks “as their liberator,” finds new study

WASHINGTON – Amid reports of civilians in Pakistan’s tribal areas opposing US drone attacks in their country, a study carried out by an American professor may astonish the world, as it argues …. Source  : Majority of Pakistanis see US drone attacks “as their liberator,” finds new study.

Yeddyurappa to seek ‘Trust Vote’ in Karnataka Assembly today

BANGALORE – Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa will be seeking a vote of confidence in the State Assembly for the second time in four days on Thursday to prove the majority of his Government in the House after a controversial trust …. Read the original article  : Yeddyurappa to seek ‘Trust Vote’ in Karnataka Assembly today.

Cornwall chef’s perfectly round egg is a billion-to-one discovery

LONDON – A hotel chef in Cornwall preparing breakfast was left stunned after he found a perfectly round egg.

James Church was working the early shift in Newquay, when he made the billion-to-one discovery. He was about to crack the freaky egg to make a fry-up …. Source article  : Cornwall chef’s perfectly round egg is a billion-to-one discovery.

Sarah Palin is ’sexiest politician in US’

NEW YORK – Sarah Palin is the politician most American men would love to invite to tea, a poll has indicated.

32 percent of U.S. males believe the Wasilla moose killer is the hottest U.S. female politico, ahead of Delaware Senate hopeful Christine O’Donnell, with 22 … Read more >>>.

Pak mulling Canada’s request to use its bases during Afghan-bound troops withdrawal

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is reportedly considering a request from Canada to use its military bases to remove troops and supplies during the scheduled withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.

Mian Gul Akbar Zeb, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada, disclosed that [..] Read the original article: here.

TVNZ apologises to Kiwi-Indian Gov Gen for Henry’s racial slurs against him

WELLINGTON – Television New Zealand chairman Sir John Anderson and Chief Executive Rick Ellis have personally apologised to Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand for remarks by broadcaster Paul Henry, suggesting he did not look or sound like a New Zealander.

Henry had to resign after asking New …. Original source  : TVNZ apologises to Kiwi-Indian Gov Gen for Henry’s racial slurs against him.