Breaking News – Newsletter for November 10, 2010

Militants kill two CRPF personnel in Baramulla

BARAMULLA – At least two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were shot dead by militants in North Kashmir’s Baramulla District on Wednesday.

It has been reported that the CRPF personnel belonging to the 154 Battalion were on patrolling duty at the main chowk of Pattan, around 30 kilometers from Srinagar, on Srinagar-Baramulla national highway when … Original article on : Militants kill two CRPF personnel in Baramulla.

President Patil accepts Chavan’s resignation, Kapil Sibal to hold charge

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Prithviraj Chavan from the Union Council of Ministers.

A Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesperson said the resignation of Chavan who held the charge of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences ministries as Minister of State (Independent Charge) has been accepted by President Patil on the recommendation … Read : President Patil accepts Chavan’s resignation, Kapil Sibal to hold charge.

‘Toxic milk’ child’s protesting dad jailed for more than two years in China

BEIJING – A man whose five year-old son was poisoned during China’s toxic milk crisis last year, has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after he set up a website to warn other parents about the disease.

Zhao Lianhai, a 38-year-old former employee of China’s Food Quality and Safety authority, created the site in 2009 after over …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Toxic milk’ child’s protesting dad jailed for more than two years in China.

Cambridge dean propositioned by drunken student

LONDON – New disciplinary records of Cambridge University, meant to house hard-working and quietly studious students, revealed that a college dean had to ward off sexual advances as drunk students ran around naked.

The shocking incident was just one of the extraordinary extent of …. Original source  : Cambridge dean propositioned by drunken student.

RyanAir hostesses ’strip off’ for charity

LONDON – European budget carrier Ryanair has launched its sexy 2011 Cabin Crew Calendar which it hopes will raise up to 100,000 euros for charity.

The calendar features the airline’s flight attendants posed in bikinis, reports the Sun.

“Our cabin crew stunners are delighted to strip off … Original article on : RyanAir hostesses ’strip off’ for charity.

Rudd ‘roasted for gate-crashing’ Clinton’s ‘Q and A show’

CANBERRA – Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has been condemned for demanding a place to share the limelight with the US Secretary of State, in a heavily promoted ‘Q and A show’ on ABC TV.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Rudd’s conveyed his decision … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rudd ‘roasted for gate-crashing’ Clinton’s ‘Q and A show’.

Uproar in Parliament over scams, both Houses adjourned till tomorrow

NEW DELHI – Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day as opposition members demanded a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the 2G spectrum, Adarsh housing society and Commonwealth Games corruption scams.

As soon as both House met, Opposition members led …. Original article  : Uproar in Parliament over scams, both Houses adjourned till tomorrow.

IAF MiG-27 crashes, pilot safe

NEW DELHI – An Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-27 fighter crashed in Rajasthan Wednesday but the pilot ejected to safety, an official said.

“The aircraft was on a routine training mission. It crashed near Jodhpur. The pilot ejected to safety,” an IAF spokesman here said.
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Palin takes on Wall Street Journal reporter to prove she reads newspapers

NEW YORK – A sensitive former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin sunk “her teeth” into a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) over her reading habits.

The Mama Grizzly accused the WSJ reporter of not reading his own publication.

The dispute stems from a speech Palin delivered at a business convention in Phoenix, criticizing the Federal Reserve’s current monetary … Original article on : Palin takes on Wall Street Journal reporter to prove she reads newspapers.

Kiwi bar club owner, Indian student spar over racism, groping row

NEW PLYMOUTH – A high-profile New Plymouth nightclub owner is brushing off allegations of racism after an Indian student claims he was denied entry because of his ethnicity.

According to the Taranaki Daily News, Indian student Swapnil Bhate has claimed that he was discriminated against by a New Plymouth bar last weekend, but Club 55 … Original article on : Kiwi bar club owner, Indian student spar over racism, groping row.

“India trying to create anti-Pak Afghanistan”: Musharraf

NEW YORK – Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has accused India of trying to create a hostile state in Afghanistan against his country.

“If I’m allowed to be very, very frank, India’s role in Afghanistan is to create an anti-Pakistan Afghanistan,” the Daily Times quoted Musharraf, as saying at the Council on Foreign Relations.

“This … Read this article on Gaea Times at : “India trying to create anti-Pak Afghanistan”: Musharraf.

Pentagon probing missile firing off California coast

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon is trying to find out if a missile was fired off the California coast, and who launched it.
The US Navy, Air Force, and other military organisations are examining video of the event captured from a passing news helicopter, The Telegraph reports.
Colonel Dave Lapan, a Pentagon spokesman, said: “Nobody within the Department … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pentagon probing missile firing off California coast.

Musharraf to target non-voters, youth, minorities in his political comeback bid

NEW YORK – Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has said that he believes he has “an even chance” of returning to political power in his country’s 2013 general elections, and would seek attracting support of those who do not normally vote.

Pakistan is facing a leadership crisis and “no political party (there) today can handle the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Musharraf to target non-voters, youth, minorities in his political comeback bid.

64 Pakistani prisoners repatriated

WAGAH – Sixty four Pakistani nationals, most of them fishermen and who were internees in Indian prisons, have been repatriated across the Wagah border after they completed their jail-terms.

Of these 64 Pakistani nationals, 11 were released from the jails of Amritsar while 52 from Gujarat and one from Rajasthan on Tuesday.

The 11 prisoners freed from … Read more : 64 Pakistani prisoners repatriated.

PPPC has started preparing economic policy for Punjab: Capt. Amarinder Singh

AMRITSAR – Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) has started preparations to formulate economic policy for Punjab for future and will it will give a stable programme when it comes to power.

“We have started homework for preparing Punjab policy for future and would give a stable programme,” said former Punjab Chief Minister Captain (Retd.) Amarinder Singh …. Read the original article  : here.

US woman solves Wheel of Fortune puzzle with just 1 letter revealed!

LONDON – A footage of US quiz show contestant swept the web after solving a Wheel of Fortune puzzle with just one letter revealed.

Caitlin Burke, 26, from New Jersey, had just an “I” on the board when she correctly guessed the phrase “I’ve got a good feeling about this” was behind the 26 blank spaces.

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The perfect girlfriend ‘has a big sex appetite and eats a lot!’

LONDON – Men believe that the perfect girlfriend is the one who has a high sex drive, enjoys a hearty meal and gets ready to go out in 10 minutes.

Apart from this, the perfect girlfriend is a career-minded woman who earns more than their partner but at the same time wants to stay at home …. Source  : The perfect girlfriend ‘has a big sex appetite and eats a lot!’.

“China supports India’s willingness to play bigger role at UN”: FM spokesman

BEIJING – China has declared its support for rational and necessary reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as well as India’s willingness to play a bigger role at the UN.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hong Lei said at a press …. Original article  : “China supports India’s willingness to play bigger role at UN”: FM spokesman.

‘Bush could be arrested abroad over sanctioning ‘waterboarding’ of terror suspects’

WASHINGTON – US security chiefs have condemned former President George W Bush’s defence of torture yesterday, and disputed his claim that information obtained by subjecting prisoners to simulated drowning or ‘waterboarding’ had scuttled Al Qaeda plots to blow up Canary Wharf and Heathrow airport.

Negating the claims of Bush, Lord MacDonald, the former Director of Public … Original article on : ‘Bush could be arrested abroad over sanctioning ‘waterboarding’ of terror suspects’.

Satyam scam: Ramalinga Raju surrenders before trial court

HYDERABAD – Former chairman of Satyam Computers, B Ramalinga Raju surrendered before a trial court here Wednesday.

The Supreme Court had on Tuesday rejected the petitions of the accused seeking additional time to surrender.

The apex court had on October 26 cancelled the bail of Raju and five others and had asked them to surrender before the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Satyam scam: Ramalinga Raju surrenders before trial court.