Al Qaeda’s Al Asiri said to be Yemen parcel bombmaker

LONDON – Ibrahim Hassan Al Asiri, a Yemen-based al-Qaeda terrorist, is being touted as the man who prepared the two parcel bombs that were discovered onboard two US-bound jets in the UK and Dubai.

US intelligence officials say the detonator on one of the devices is almost exactly the same as one he is thought to … Read more >>.

Gay Chinese kids seek acceptance

BEIJING – More and more people in China are now coming out of the closet and are asking their parents to accept their homosexual orientation.

About 200 people – gays and lesbians – along with their parents, gathered in a hotel in Beijing Saturday to call for family acceptance and support for gay people.
Out … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gay Chinese kids seek acceptance.

More than a quarter of Kiwi women ready to pay for sex: Study

WELLINGTON – More than a quarter of Kiwi women wouldn’t mind paying for sex, a new survey has revealed.

Ex-MP Pam Corkery and business partner Rebekah Hay commissioned the survey.

They are also setting up what is believed to be the world’s first male brothel for women, to open in central Auckland next July.

The surveyed women …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

What do Kiwi women want in their men?

WELLINGTON – Well-groomed, easy-going, funny and not cheesy type are the qualities Kiwi women look for in their men, reveals a survey.

Ex-MP Pam Corkery and business partner Rebekah Hay commissioned a survey on what women want in a man.

Unlike many of their male counterparts, New Zealand women don’t want young and adoring.

Women wanted prospective partners …. Original article  : What do Kiwi women want in their men?.

Oz snorkeller grabs white shark’s tail to save teenager

MELBOURNE – An Oz snorkeller became a hero when he pulled the tail of a great white shark that was attacking a teenage girl.

While leading a swim-with-the-dolphins tour south of Perth, Elyse Frankcom was bit into her hip and left buttock by a 3m shark.

The snorkeller who saved Frankcom declined reveal his identity. “All … Read : Oz snorkeller grabs white shark’s tail to save teenager.

Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton quits job as a photog

LONDON – Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton has given up her job as a photographer, fuelling rumours plans are in place for a royal wedding announcement.

Kate quit the role at her parents’ multi-million pound event supplies firm Party Pieces.

Her final assignment was shooting the Christmas catalogue at the firm’s warehouse in Berkshire while proud William, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton quits job as a photog.

Pak ATC releases seven terror suspects owing to lack of evidence

RAWALPINDI – An Anti-Terrorism Court in Pakistan ordered the release of seven terror suspects on Saturday due to a lack of evidence against them.

Judge of Special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi, Malik Akram Awan, ordered to free the suspects arrested for their alleged involvement in suicide attacks on FC check-post and a special police branch, the … Original article on : Pak ATC releases seven terror suspects owing to lack of evidence.

Kiwi father forced daughter to pray after sexually abusing her

WELLINGTON – A NZ father, who made his young daughter pray for forgiveness with him after he had sexually abused her, has been jailed.

Christchurch Court News website reported that the man was a church official at the time, prompting Christchurch District Court Judge Stephen Erber to highlight the hypocrisy of his conduct – working with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kiwi father forced daughter to pray after sexually abusing her.

Lipitor Recalled Again

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- Nearly 38,000 bottles of cholesterol drug Lipitor has been recalled by US drugmaker Pfizer Inc. on Friday because of the unpleasant odor relating to the packaging bottles. The company released a statement on Friday stating that the cause of the recall because of the musty moldy odor of the bottles. The company … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lipitor Recalled Again.

Writer recreates horror of Indira’s assassination

NEW DELHI – The assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi 26 years ago is one of the subjects of writer Sudeep Chakravarti’s new book, “The Avenue of Kings”, a set of three novellas.

The book will be published by HarperCollins-India in November end.
Indira Gandhi was assassinated Oct 31, 1984 by two of her …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Writer recreates horror of Indira’s assassination.

Marine Corps Marathon Enforces More Stringent Security

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- The last three shootings at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, The Pentagon complex in Arlington and the Marine Corps Recruiting Station in Chantilly, left peril amongst the people. The common factor amongst all the shooting was the US naval department. Therefore, with the Marine Corps Marathon, that … Read more >>.

Lebanon claims record for world’s biggest wine glass

LONDON – Lebanon has unveiled the world’s biggest wine glass, smashing the previous record set in Portugal.

The giant vessel – measuring 1.51 metres in height and 1.46 metres at its widest point – can hold an incredible one hundred bottles.

It was unveiled at a wine festival in Beirut and officially declared a champion by Guinness … Read more >>.

Premature to comment on Adarsh Housing scam: Pranab Mukherjee

NEW DELHI – Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who is expected to meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Tuesday evening, with regard to Mumbai’s Adarsh Society scam, has said that it is premature to comment on the scam.

“Yet to look at the details of Adarsh Housing scam. It is premature to comment on the …. Read the original article  : Premature to comment on Adarsh Housing scam: Pranab Mukherjee.

Chidambaram to meet Omar Abdullah

JAMMU – Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, who is presently in Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the State, will meet Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here on Sunday evening.

He will also hold a meeting with senior State Government officers.

Chidambaram had earlier on Saturday visited flood-ravaged Leh to assess the rehabilitation work and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chidambaram to meet Omar Abdullah.

Pakistani man sets martial arts world record with 1110 kicks in 30 mins

ISLAMABAD – A martial arts expert from Pakistan, Ahmed Hussain, has smashed the world record in martial arts kicks with 1110 kicks in 30 minutes.

Hussain, who belongs to Upper Dir district in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa province, made this new world record in presence of two judges at Peshawar Press Club, reports the News.

Moreover, he also improved …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pakistani man sets martial arts world record with 1110 kicks in 30 mins.

Yemen plane bomb plot: Australia on cargo alert

MELBOURNE – Air transport authorities in Australia are on high alert following the discovery of two packages containing explosives on cargo planes bound for the US.

The packages sent from Yemen had been addressed to synagogues in Chicago.

The federal government has stepped up security screening of cargo arriving in Australia from the Middle East following Friday … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Yemen plane bomb plot: Australia on cargo alert.

‘Supermum’ has 15 kids from last marriage, expecting 16th from new man

LONDON – A 34-year-old man from UK is about to marry a woman, who has 15 children from last marriage and is expecting 16th from her new man.

Leisure centre events co-ordinator Craig Le Sauvage, is all set to tie the knot with 39-year-old Joanne Watson.

Joanne, who still looks gorgeous, has spent almost half of her …. Original article  : ‘Supermum’ has 15 kids from last marriage, expecting 16th from new man.

China’s Asian neighbors linking-up to neutralise its aggressive designs

HANOI – India is promoting itself throughout the Asian region as a counter-weight to China, and so are some other countries located in the area.

China’s military expansion and assertive trade policies have set off jitters across Asia, prompting many of its neighbors to rekindle old alliances and cultivate new ones to better defend their interests …. Original article  : China’s Asian neighbors linking-up to neutralise its aggressive designs.

NGO hosts environment awareness campaign in Bhubaneswar

BHUBANESWAR – A non-governmental organisation (NGO) ‘Prerna’ for social service and development of art, literature and culture, organised an environment awareness campaign here on Saturday.

The campaign was aimed at educating people about the need to conserve flora and fauna.

“We are here to, through the art to bring attention to the environment, water, air, trees, to …. Source article  : NGO hosts environment awareness campaign in Bhubaneswar.

Elaborate security in place for fourth phase of Bihar Assembly polls

PATNA – Elaborate security arrangements have been made to ensure a free and fair polls during the fourth phase of Bihar Assembly elections on Monday.

Voting will take place for 42 Assembly constituencies in this phase.

Of the 42 constituencies, polling will be held between 7 am and 3 pm in constituencies of Alauli (SC), Suryagarha, … Read more : Elaborate security in place for fourth phase of Bihar Assembly polls.