Breaking News – Newsletter for November 8, 2010

20 years later, chocolate ‘might be as expensive as gold’

WELLINGTON – Chocoholics might want to stock up on chocolate after they read this – experts have claimed that in the next few decades, an average man will simply not be able to afford chocolate.

“In 20 years chocolate will be like caviar. It will become … Original article on : 20 years later, chocolate ‘might be as expensive as gold’.

Bookies predict Prince William, Kate Middleton will marry next year

LONDON – Though things are not official as yet, bookies in Britain have predicted that Prince William and Kate Middleton will tie the knot in July next year.

The two are said to have put July 23 as their wedding date, with an engagement to be announced sometime before Christmas.

Bookmakers … Read : Bookies predict Prince William, Kate Middleton will marry next year.

Snoring provokes couples to sleep apart!

LONDON – A survey by the Etap Hotel group has revealed that a quarter of couples admit they sleep in separate beds because one partner has an “unbearable” habit such as snoring.

Snoring causes three quarters of people sleepless … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Snoring provokes couples to sleep apart!.

National security key to Obama’s chances of getting re-elected in 2012: Top Republican

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has a good chance of being re-elected in 2012 provided he makes progress in Afghanistan, adopts a tougher line against Iran, the economy improves and there are no major terrorist attacks in the United States, a senior Republican has …. Source article  : National security key to Obama’s chances of getting re-elected in 2012: Top Republican.

US-Indian press collaborating, jokes Obama!

NEW DELHI – US President Barack Obama didn’t miss the chance to take a dig at the press even as he answered some tough questions from reporters here Monday.

“It looks like the US and Indian press are collaborating!” Obama jokingly said as both Indian and American mediapersons were eager to get his take on …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US-Indian press collaborating, jokes Obama!.

Obama: US can’t impose solution to Kashmir

NEW DELHI – U.S President Barack Obama on Monday said the United States “cannot impose a solution to Kashmir,” but had offered to help the two countries work out the problem, saying he believed both “have an interest in reducing tensions”

Addressing the joint press … Read more »».

Bush praises Obama’s Afghanistan surge in memoir

WASHINGTON – Former US President George W. Bush has reportedly praised Barack Obama’s decision to escalate the war in Afghanistan, in his memoir “Decision Points.”

“I strongly believe the mission is worth the cost,” Politico quoted Bush, as saying in his book.

He also expressed his gratitude that Obama …. Original article  : Bush praises Obama’s Afghanistan surge in memoir.

YouTube still swamped with ‘hate preach videos’ against West

LONDON – Despite YouTube’s claims that it had started removing hundreds of videos of the radical American-born cleric Anwar al Awlaki, the website reportedly still contains videos of him and others preaching war on Britain and the West.

Awlaki is a radical cleric based in Yemen, …. Source article  : YouTube still swamped with ‘hate preach videos’ against West.

Britain’s defence chief rules out troops reduction in Afghanistan

LONDON – Britain’s new Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, has said that British troops will stay in Afghanistan for “as long as it takes”.

General Richards said Britain must not “cut and run”, and ruled out any reduction in our current force of 10,000 before … Read more : Britain’s defence chief rules out troops reduction in Afghanistan.

Bedspreads, Ganeshas, toys…Michelle can’t stop buying at crafts museum

NEW DELHI – Indian textiles and handicrafts charmed their way into Michelle Obama’s shopping bag Monday as the US first lady almost ran out of money, picking up bedspreads, Ganeshas and wooden toys which, she said, would make for ideal Christmas gifts!

Michelle went on a shopping spree after arriving at the National Handicrafts and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Bedspreads, Ganeshas, toys…Michelle can’t stop buying at crafts museum.

UK family’s ‘coolest’ fridge still works after 63 years!

LONDON – An English electric appliance bought six decade ago by a family is now believed to be the oldest continuously working fridge in the country.

The fridge, which George and Ivy Ashley bought in 1947, as the country enters another era of austerity, is still working as well as ever.

It has served the family so …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : UK family’s ‘coolest’ fridge still works after 63 years!.

1,000-yr-old Viking massacre remains unearthed in Oxford

LONDON – Archaeologists have revealed that Viking skeletons found buried beneath an Oxford college two years back were the victims of brutal ethnic cleansing 1,000 years ago.

Experts were mystified when they discovered a mass grave beneath a quadrangle a St John’s College, St Giles, in 2008, reports the Oxford Mail.

But, after two years of CSI-style …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 1,000-yr-old Viking massacre remains unearthed in Oxford.

China facing rising infertility levels: experts

NEW DELHI – An epidemiology study has revealed that more than 40 million people in China are suffering infertility on the mainland and the number is still increasing.

According to Huang Hefeng, director of the Zhejiang reproductive medical center, factors like heavy workloads, stress, environmental pollution and unhealthy lifestyles are associated to a rising infertility level, … Original source on Gaea Times at : China facing rising infertility levels: experts.

Gandhi’s light still inspires, says Obama, gifts King memorabilia (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – It was a solemn moment as US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle laid a wreath at the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi here Monday, saying “his light” still inspires the world. In a heartwarming gesture, he presented a Martin Luther King memorabilia at Rajghat.

During the 20-minute visit, the president jotted … Read more >>>.

Welsh woman jailed for eight months for retracting rape allegations

LONDON – A Welsh woman has been jailed for eight months after she retracted allegations that she had been raped six times by her husband.

The woman, 28, who made a 999 call to police in November last year, later told them in January she wanted to drop the charges, even though she claimed the allegations …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Welsh woman jailed for eight months for retracting rape allegations.

Mozart helping to rid Christchurch mall of violence

WELLINGTON – Mozart is helping to bring down petty crime and anti-social behaviour in a mall in Christchurch it has emerged.

Mall managers have revealed that the idea to introduce speakers playing classical music in City Mall in June 2009 has led to a steep fall in crime.

The number of anti-social incidents attended by city centre … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mozart helping to rid Christchurch mall of violence.

Earthquake blamed for divorce rise in southwest China

NEW DELHI – More people got divorced in Southwest China’s Sichuan province than in any other part of the country in the first three quarters of this year, with some experts blaming the devastating Wenchuan earthquake in 2008 for the phenomenon.

The China Daily quoted Ministry of Civil Affairs sources, as saying that some 1.3 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Earthquake blamed for divorce rise in southwest China.

Google corrects faulty maps of Nicaragua, Costa Rica

WASHINGTON – Google Maps is correcting its faulty maps of Nicaragua and Costa Rica after becoming the culprit in the latest border dispute between the two Central American countries.

According to the Daily Mail, Google’s Charlie Hale admitted Google had made a mistake and assured readers it would be fixed as soon as possible.

He said: “We …. Read the original article  : Google corrects faulty maps of Nicaragua, Costa Rica.

Oil found on A380 fleet engines “where oil shouldn’t be”: Qantas boss

LONDON – Qantas Airline Chief Executive Alan Joyce has claimed finding issues with three more Rolls-Royce jet engines on its grounded Airbus A380 fleet, adding that oil was found on the engines “where oil shouldn’t be”.

“On three of the engines what we have found is slight anomalies. Oil where oil shouldn’t be on the … Read : Oil found on A380 fleet engines “where oil shouldn’t be”: Qantas boss.

Taliban publicly execute three ‘US spies’ in North Waziristan

MIRANSHAH – The Taliban publicly executed three tribesmen in Pakistan’s North Waziristan region on Sunday after accusing them of spying for the United States, officials have revealed.

Local police official Nasir Khan said that the three men, blindfolded with hands tied behind their backs, were lined up near a gas station in the tribal area, …. Original source  : Taliban publicly execute three ‘US spies’ in North Waziristan.