Breaking News – Newsletter for November 6, 2010

Hispanic and Asian buying power in US ‘will increase in next few years’

WASHINGTON – A new study has indicated that despite the recession, Hispanic and Asian buying power is expected to surge in U.S. in the next few years.

“Despite the recession, the underlying growth trends for Hispanics and Asians in the U.S. are still very strong,” said Jeff Humphreys, director of the Selig Center for Economic Growth … Read more »»».

Bush ‘considered military strike on Syria,’ memoir claims

WASHINGTON – Former US President George W Bush has admitted in his memoir ‘Decision Points’ that he had considered ordering a US military strike against a suspected Syrian nuclear facility at Israel’s request in 2007, but ultimately opted against it.

Israel eventually destroyed the facility, which Syria denied was aimed at developing a nuclear weapons … Read more : Bush ‘considered military strike on Syria,’ memoir claims.

Musharraf ‘disappointed’ that Obama won’t visit Pak on sidelines of India trip

WASHINGTON – Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has voiced his disappointment over the fact that US President Barack Obama will not stop in Pakistan on the sidelines of his maiden visit to India.

“I would take it as a disappointment, yes, indeed,” The News quoted Musharraf, as saying to the media.

The former president also criticised Obama … Read : Musharraf ‘disappointed’ that Obama won’t visit Pak on sidelines of India trip.

Tamil Nadu farmers take to onion cultivation

DHARMAPURI – Onions usually make a person cry when he or she cuts them but these very vegetables seem to be an index of joy for the farmers in Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri regions of Tamil Nadu.

They are hopeful of a profitable harvest this year as the demand for onions has increased in the market.

Onion cultivation … Original article on : Tamil Nadu farmers take to onion cultivation.

Obama uses chopper for short Mumbai flight

MUMBAI – Marine One helicopter, used by Barack Obama for a short flight after landing here Saturday, ferries the American president to avoid traffic snarls in cities he goes to.

Obama disembarked at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from Air Force One and boarded the waiting Marine One chopper that flew him to the Indian …. Source  : Obama uses chopper for short Mumbai flight.

Obama arrives in Mumbai

MUMBAI – US President Barack Obama has arrived in Mumbai on a high profile four-day visit during which he hopes to give a boost to economic ties with India.

He was received by Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, the ambassadors of India and the United States-Meera Shankar and Tim Roemer and Minister-in-waiting Salman Khursheed at the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Marilyn Monroe has a look-alike – a duck!

LONDON – A duck in California is set to become a star in its own right – the pond resident’s hairdo bears an uncanny resemblance to the beautiful blonde locks of screen legend Marilyn Monroe.

While Monroe went to great lengths perfecting her style, this bird’s look is entirely natural.

It’s known as a crested duck, and …. Read the original article  : Marilyn Monroe has a look-alike – a duck!.

When Bush prayed mice wouldn’t die so that Cheney could live!

WASHINGTON – Ever imagined the President of a world’s superpower depending on mouse for the fate of his council members? If not, here’s what you need to know-George W. Bush relied on a mice test to see whether his officials at the White House would survive a bio terror attack.

In his book, ‘Decision Points,’ the …. Source  : When Bush prayed mice wouldn’t die so that Cheney could live!.

Anti-porn drive launched in Sri Lanka

LONDON – A court in Sri Lanka has allowed police to publish photographs of local porn actors in the media in an effort to break up a porn ring.

The authorities hope the move will help them to restrict the ever-increasing flow of Internet porn.

“We have downloaded the photographs of actors who have become infamous by …. Read the original article  : here.

Al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula claims ‘cargo bombs’ responsibility

LONDON – Militant group al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has claimed responsibility for sending two parcel bombs on cargo planes bound for the US last week, in messages on Islamist websites.

According to the BBC, the Yemen-based group also said that it was responsible for bringing down an American cargo plane in Dubai in September, … Read more : Al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula claims ‘cargo bombs’ responsibility.

Jailed Taliban commander “regrets violent past,” backs Brit soldiers now in Afghanistan

KABUL – A jailed Taliban commander in Central Helmand Prison, Mullah Abdul Ghani, has claimed that he now deeply regrets his violent past and even hopes that British soldiers would stay in Afghanistan to secure peace.

According to the Sun, 37-year-old Ghani led 18 hardened fighters against the British soldiers for more than a year, laying … Original article on : Jailed Taliban commander “regrets violent past,” backs Brit soldiers now in Afghanistan.

Highly-skilled migrants in UK ending up ‘in fast food restaurant jobs’

LONDON – British Home Secretary Theresa May has said that too many highly-skilled migrants end up working in low-level jobs and “high street fried chicken restaurants.”

Speaking on immigration, May tried to reassure businesses that it was possible to cut the number of people coming to the UK while still attracting the “brightest and the best” … Read more : Highly-skilled migrants in UK ending up ‘in fast food restaurant jobs’.

Pak hands over another 26/11 dossier to India ahead of Obama visit

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has handed over its 13th dossier on the Mumbai terror attacks case to India, and details of the commission Islamabad wants to send to India for pursuing the case.

According to a statement put out by the Foreign Office well past Friday midnight, Pakistan has also requested the Indian Government to facilitate the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak hands over another 26/11 dossier to India ahead of Obama visit.

Indian and Pakistan Army troops exchange Diwali sweets in Poonch

POONCH – Indian Army personnel exchanged sweets with their Pakistani counterparts on the eve of Diwali at the Line of Control (LoC) zero point Chakan-Da-Bagh border area in Poonch district.

V. P. Christopher commanding officer of Bihar regiment gifted sweet boxes to his Pakistani counterpart and wished him peace and prosperity.

Christopher said it is a very …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Indian and Pakistan Army troops exchange Diwali sweets in Poonch.

Cold wave sweeps Himachal Prades

KULLU – Cold wave conditions prevailed in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu on Saturday, as the mercury continued to dip.

The town is shivering at a minimum temperature -1 degree Celsius and a maximum of 12 degree Celsius.

Locals were seen trying to warm themselves by sitting next to bonfires at several places in the town.

” It is very …. Read the original article  : here.

Assam poultry owners prefer breeding lucrative emus

GUWAHATI – Emu farming has made its entry in a big way in Assam as it promises a long-term return as compared to the initial investment.

Pankaj Kumar Gupta, owner of an emu farm said that he believes these gigantic birds from Down Under are more lucrative and this farming, although quite a new concept in … Read : Assam poultry owners prefer breeding lucrative emus.

Historical inns to be renovated to promote tourism in Kashmir

SRINAGAR – The Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir have planned to renovate the dilapidated historical inns, dotting the 84 kilometres long Mughal era road, to promote heritage tourism.

Talking to reporters here on Friday, Khurshid Qadri, an official of state Archaeology and Archives Department, said that the renovation and restoration schemes were going to be … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Historical inns to be renovated to promote tourism in Kashmir.

Mehserle Sentencing Causes Another Uproar

OAKLAND (GaeaTimes.com)- Authorities in Oakland prepared itself for a tense night on Friday as the news of the Mehserle sentencing began to trickle in. The much awaited sentencing of the former BART cop accused of killing Oscar Grant was one of the most racially sensitive cases in Oakland and had earlier caused several riots …. Original source  : Mehserle Sentencing Causes Another Uproar.

Analyzing family health history ‘best way for disease risk assessment’

WASHINGTON – Family health history assessment is an inexpensive, simple, and useful tool that has been shown to be effective and accurate when implemented in clinical care settings to assess personal disease risks, experts have said.

In an annual meeting scientists and clinicians in the human genetics will show the use of family health history information …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Analyzing family health history ‘best way for disease risk assessment’.

Elderly Caucasian passenger emerges from flight as young Asian man!

LONDON – A young Asian man, who boarded a flight from Hong Kong to Vancouver disguised as an elderly white male, was caught after his young-looking hands gave him away.

According to Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), the man wore a silicone mask covering his head and neck in what they called an “unbelievable case of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Elderly Caucasian passenger emerges from flight as young Asian man!.