Breaking News – Newsletter for November 3, 2010

India baiter Dan Burton all set to head S. Asia sub-committee in US Congress

WASHINGTON – Leading India baiter Dan Burton, the U.S. Republican Representative for Indiana’s 5th congressional district, is all set to become the chairman of the House Sub-Committee of the on the Middle East and South Asia of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee.

Burton, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bomb blast damages railway track in Pakistan

NAWABSHAH – A powerful blast has partially damaged a railway track and affected train service in Nawabshah city in Pakistan’s Sindh province on Wednesday.

According to the Dawn, another bomb was also planted near the track, which has been neutralized by a bomb disposal squad.

The explosion occurred on the …. Source article  : Bomb blast damages railway track in Pakistan.

Bush almost dumped “Darth Vader of administration” Cheney as running mate

WASHINGTON – Former US President George W Bush has revealed in his memoir “Decision Points” that he considered dumping Vice President Dick Cheney, who was considered as the “Darth Vader of the administration,” from his 2004 re-election to dispel the myths about … Read : Bush almost dumped “Darth Vader of administration” Cheney as running mate.

Bush had ’sickening feeling’ over failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq

WASHINGTON – Former US President George W Bush has revealed in his memoir “Decision Points” that he still has “a sickening feeling” about the failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

According to the BBC, Bush defends his decision to invade …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Bush had ’sickening feeling’ over failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

Romanian girl aged 10 gives birth to healthy baby in Spain

LONDON – A ten-year-old Romanian girl has become one of the world’s youngest mothers after she gave birth to a baby in a hospital in Spain.

The baby weighed 6lb 6oz when it was born last week at a hospital in Jerez de la Frontera, in the southern region of …. Source article  : Romanian girl aged 10 gives birth to healthy baby in Spain.

Prop 19 Results Announced

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- The proponents of Proposition 19 received a major setback when California voters rejected the proposal for legalization of marijuana-related activities, its cultivation and trade. Proposition 19, which was rejected yesterday would have allowed people aged 21 or more than that to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and at …. Source  : Prop 19 Results Announced.

Republicans capture control of House of Representatives, but not the Senate

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK – President Barack Obama was given a stern message by the American people on Tuesday when the Republicans,riding a wave of voter discontent, captured control of the House of Representatives, but fell short of capturing control of the U.S. Senate.

A Republican resurgence, propelled … Read : Republicans capture control of House of Representatives, but not the Senate.

Pak airports on high terror alert following foiled Al-Qaeda parcel bomb plot

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan government has reportedly issued a ‘high terror alert’ at all international airports in the country after the alleged Al-Qaeda plot of parcel bombs on two United States-bound flights was foiled by intelligence agencies.

The packages, which were being shipped by air from … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak airports on high terror alert following foiled Al-Qaeda parcel bomb plot.

Hariprasad Chaurasia gets top French honour

NEW DELHI – Classical flute exponent Hariprasad Chaurasia will be conferred the Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, the highest civilian award in France, by the French government for his contribution to music Nov 9.

The award will be presented to the 72-year-old by French ambassador Jerome K. Bonnafont at a ceremony …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Hariprasad Chaurasia gets top French honour.

Women bring out rally in support of rights activist Sharmila Chanu in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – A women’s group in Bhubaneswar staged a protest in support of Manipur civil rights activist Sharmila Chanu, who completed ten years of fasting over a demand to repeal the controversial and draconian Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).

Shouted anti- central government slogans and burning effigy …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Women bring out rally in support of rights activist Sharmila Chanu in Orissa.

Sarah Palin ‘not qualified’ to be the next US President: Levi Johnston

WASHINGTON – Levi Johnston has once again targeted Sarah Palin, saying he believes that the former Alaska governor is ‘not qualified’ to be the next President of the United States of America.

Johnston, who is plotting his own quest for public office in Wasilla, Alaska, … Read : Sarah Palin ‘not qualified’ to be the next US President: Levi Johnston.

India-U.S. to jointly work to grow their economies: Strobe Talbott

NEW DELHI – Strobe Talbott, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, has said that India and the United States should work together to enhance their economic might through technological innovation.

Addressing a seminar, ‘Dialogue on …. Original source  : India-U.S. to jointly work to grow their economies: Strobe Talbott.

Indo-UK joint air drill concludes in West Midnapore

WEST MIDNAPORE – The joint air force drill between India and United Kingdom (UK) held under the banner of ‘Indradhanush’-III at Air Force Station Kalaikunda in West Bengal’s West Midnapore District concluded on Tuesday.

The Royal …. Source article  : Indo-UK joint air drill concludes in West Midnapore.

Sitaram Yechuri criticises Obama’s India visit

VIZAG – CPI (M) Politburo member Sitaram Yechuri has termed U.S. President Barack Obama’s forthcoming visit to India as a business tour, favorable only for the American economy.

Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, Yechuri said: “Obama is … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sitaram Yechuri criticises Obama’s India visit.

Obama will not come in your way, police assure Mumbaikars

MUMBAI – Mumbai Police have given assurances that during US President Barack Obama’s visit to the city, Mumbaikars will not be barred from accessing the roads used by his motorcade.

Rajnish Seth, Joint Commissioner of Police, (Law and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Obama will not come in your way, police assure Mumbaikars.

Disappointed Indian Sikhs urge Obama to at least visit Delhi Gurudwara

NEW DELHI – The news that the Golden Temple in Amritsar will not figure on U.S. President Barack Obama’s itinerary has disappinted many Sikh leaders in the region, but they have reportedly urged the U.S. leader to at least … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Disappointed Indian Sikhs urge Obama to at least visit Delhi Gurudwara.

Navy to submit Adarsh Society scam final report

MUMBAI – The Indian Navy will submit a final report on the Adarsh Housing Society scam based on its internal inquiry on Wednesday.

Earlier, the navy had informed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that it had … Read : Navy to submit Adarsh Society scam final report.

NATO helicopters violate Pak airspace yet again despite formal apology

LAHORE – Despite assuring Pakistan of stopping further intrusions into its territory, NATO aircraft once again breached the country’s airspace close to the Afghan border.

According to the Daily Times, NATO helicopters violated Pakistan’s border limits in the areas of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NATO helicopters violate Pak airspace yet again despite formal apology.

Sarkozy stops of short of committing French help to UK over Falklands

LONDON – French President Nicolas Sarkozy has ducked out of vowing to send in a French aircraft carrier if Britain needs its to defend the Falklands.

Asked in London if he would be prepared to despatch his navy’s Charles de Gaulle if the Argentines invaded the British territory again, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

South African pastor sparks outrage with ‘Jesus was HIV-positive’ claim

LONDON – A South African pastor has sparked anger with a bizarre claim that Jesus Christ was HIV-positive.

Xola Skosana left his congregation in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha township stunned with his statement, which he explained he had made in a bid to remove the stigma attached to … Original article on : South African pastor sparks outrage with ‘Jesus was HIV-positive’ claim.