Californian woman spanked at work entitled to $1.4 m settlement

London, Oct 29 (ANI: A 57-year-old saleswoman from California, who won a whopping 1.4 million dollars from her ex-employers after being spanked during a company team-building exercise, finally has the right to get paid.

Janet Orlando was a saleswoman for an Anaheim-based security company when she claimed she was continuously sexually harassed four years ago.

She sued …. Source article  : Californian woman spanked at work entitled to $1.4 m settlement.

Nearly a third of Brit women workers are now main breadwinners

LONDON – A new UK study has found that nearly a third of women workers are now the main breadwinners, earning more salary than their partners.

Five years ago, a quarter of women said they earned the most cash in their household; however, the figure has bulged to 29 per cent now.

‘Working Women’, a report …. Original source  : Nearly a third of Brit women workers are now main breadwinners.

US official feels substantial progress has been made in Afghanistan

KABUL – U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn has said that there has been “substantial progress” in the Afghan campaign.

Endorsing optimistic reports from Kabul-based commanders in the U.S.-led coalition, Lynn said that the recent offensives in Helmand and Kandahar have inflicted damage on the Taliban.

“We’ve checked their momentum. Whether it’s reversed-we’re in the … Read more : US official feels substantial progress has been made in Afghanistan.

Delhi Government to monitor upkeep of Commonwealth Games infrastructure

NEW DELHI – Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has constituted a special committee to co-ordinate the efforts of upkeep and maintenance of newly created assets for the Commonwealth Games.

An oversight panel headed by Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta will coordinate this work with various agencies like the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the New Delhi Municipal … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi Government to monitor upkeep of Commonwealth Games infrastructure.

Ex-IGP gets life imprisonment in Naxalite A. Varghese murder case

NEW DELHI – Former Inspector-General of Police K Lakshmana, who was convicted by a CBI court for the murder of Naxalite leader A Varghese 40 years ago, was sentenced to life term.

The prosecution had sought death penalty for 74-year-old Lakshmana claiming that it was a very rare case of the police shooting a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ex-IGP gets life imprisonment in Naxalite A. Varghese murder case.

Wikimedia to open first non-US office in India

WASHINGTON – Wikimedia Foundation, the owners of online encyclopedia Wikipedia, plans to open an office in India to take advantage of the country’s open internet culture.

The planned office, expected to open in the next few months, would be the non-profit charitable organization’s first office outside the United States.
“There is a lot of enthusiasm for Wikimedia …. Read the original article  : Wikimedia to open first non-US office in India.

Obama to visit South East Asia’s largest mosque in Indonesia

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Barack Obama will visit the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the third largest Muslim house of worship in the world, during his swing through the country November 9 and 10.

White House national security aide Ben Rhodes said the visit is standard protocol for Obama, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Obama to visit South East Asia’s largest mosque in Indonesia.

Qantas woman under investigation over ‘mile-high’ sex romp

MELBOURNE – A female Qantas employee is under investigation for a “mile-high” sex romp with a male passenger.

According to the Herald Sun, the two were sitting side by side in business class on a Melbourne-Los Angeles flight on October 6 when they started getting raunchy.

The woman, who is not a flight attendant, was travelling … Read : Qantas woman under investigation over ‘mile-high’ sex romp.

Sarah Palin says Bristol will ‘kick her butt’ in ratings face-off

NEW YORK – Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin Sarah Palin will face off against daughter Bristol for ratings next week.

Palin will go head-to-head with Bristol next week for ratings, as Sarah joins Fox News to cover the midterm elections while Bristol continues to cling to her contestant status on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.”

“She’ll …. Source  : Sarah Palin says Bristol will ‘kick her butt’ in ratings face-off.

Pak-Afghan Transit Trade Agreement formally signed by both countries

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Afghanistan signed the Pak-Afghan Transit Trade Agreement yesterday for boosting bilateral trade and exports.

Pakistan’s Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim and Afghan Commerce Minister Anwarul Haq Ahadi inked the agreement in Kabul, the Daily Times reported.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai and US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke witnessed the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak-Afghan Transit Trade Agreement formally signed by both countries.

Pentagon official charged with setting up unauthorised spy network in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON – A Pentagon investigation has concluded that one of its officials, Michael D. Furlong, set up an “unauthorized” intelligence network to collect information in the United States and Afghanistan.

According to the New York Times, Furlong fed information to senior generals and used for strikes against militant groups, while masking the entire operation as a … Read more >>.

Brit couple suspended from work after sex romp at Pizza Express

LONDON – Two workers of a Pizza Express in Britain have been suspended after they were spotted having sex inside the closed outlet by passers-by.

The two were so overcome by lust they forgot they could be seen through the window of the brightly lit restaurant in King Street, Manchester, and they never realised that witnesses … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brit couple suspended from work after sex romp at Pizza Express.

Dating site for ugly people celebrates first engagement

LONDON – A British couple, who met on the dating site set up for ugly people, has become the first to get engaged.

Tom Clifford, 36, and Janine Walker, 31, had met in person just a month ago, and they are planning to marry in December following a whirlwind online romance.

Clifford, a carpet fitter who admits … Read more >>>.

Delhi Metro commuters delayed due to signalling problem

NEW DELHI – Thousands of Metro train commuters had to put up with long delay at various stations in the national capital on Friday as trains on the Noida Line were delayed due to a signalling problem.

Trains were run at a restricted speed causing delay for over 30 minutes following their stoppage at every station … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi Metro commuters delayed due to signalling problem.

US not tracking spending on Afghan projects, audit says

LONDON – The US government has spent about 55 billion dollars on rebuilding in Afghanistan since 2001, but a government watchdog has said that there is confusion about how the money was spent.

The BBC quoted the special inspector general’s office for Afghanistan reconstruction as saying that there is a “confusing labyrinth” of spending.

According to the … Read more >>.

Earthen lamp business picks up in Gorakhpur ahead of Diwali

GORAKHPUR – Potters in Gorakhpur are happy lot these days as their business has picked up ahead of Diwali.

Harivansh, a potter, said he was very happy at seeing demand for his earthen lamps picking up pace.

“We are meeting most of the demands for earthen lamps and pots and we are also exporting them to foreign [..] Read the original article: here.

Indian team visits Poonch trade post to review infrastructure, security

POONCH – A Union Home Ministry team, led by Joint Secretary K Skandan, visited the Poonch trade facilitation centre on Thursday to review trade infrastructure facilities with Pakistan and suggested a tightening of security measures.

The delegation met various officials in the state and asked for refurbishing the infrastructure to enhance the trade.

“The joint secretary went …. Source article  : Indian team visits Poonch trade post to review infrastructure, security.

Bihar police chief says third phase of assembly polls peaceful

PATNA – Bihar’s Director-General of Police Neelmani has said that the third phase of polls in the state was by and large peaceful.

“Barring a few sporadic incidents, the third phase of election concluded, by and large peacefully,” he said.

“As a precautionary measure, 185 arrests were made in the districts going to polls in the third …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Al Gore under fire for leaving car idling for an hour during speech

MELBOURNE – Climate change warrior Al Gore has invited controversy after reportedly leaving his car idling for an hour during an environment lecture in Sweden.

A blogger revealed the Nobel Peace Prize winner arrived for the Gothenburg speech in a rental car (with or without driver is unclear), from the airport, and subsequently left the engine …. Source article  : Al Gore under fire for leaving car idling for an hour during speech.

“Qaeda plotted to take hostages in Mumbai-style ‘Euro Plot’ for release of 9/11 mastermind”

BERLIN – Al-Qaeda planned to take hostages in its Mumbai-style attacks on Britain, France and Germany in a possible ‘Euro Plot’ to demand the release of 9/11 terror mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, according to a former associate of Osama bin Laden.

“I have information that I consider to be reliable, according to which al-Qaida in Waziristan [..] Read the original article: here.