Breaking News – Newsletter for November 11, 2010

Ex-Oz FM Downer calls for improved ties with India

ADELAIDE – Former Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer has said his country’s ties with India need to improve; even as bilateral relations with China are the strongest in the Western world.

“Where we have succeeded with China, Australia has so far failed with that other emerging behemoth, India,” … Original article on : Ex-Oz FM Downer calls for improved ties with India.

‘US backing for India’s UN Security Council seat a diplomatic attack on Pakistan’

ISLAMABAD – Opposition members in the Pakistan National Assembly have described United States’ support to India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nation Security Council (UNSC) as a ‘diplomatic attack’ on the country.

Leader of the Opposition Chaudhry Nisar Ali … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘US backing for India’s UN Security Council seat a diplomatic attack on Pakistan’.

Is the weather going awry or we?

RAJKOT – In India, the Weather Gods seem to have always been in an inscrutable mood. As while in one region, they demonstrate their sagacious powers, in other regions they appear at their destructive best at times.

On a more serious note, the overall play of … Original article on : Is the weather going awry or we?.

Artistes want international barriers removed for promotion of art

AMRITSAR – Removal of barriers at international borders and collaborations between educational institutions of various countries is necessary to promote and learn international style of art of paintings.

This is the view emerging out of the gathering of noted artistes, who have converged here from different parts of the country … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Artistes want international barriers removed for promotion of art.

Pak cabinet slams Obama’s support for India’s UN Security Council permanent seat bid

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has passed a resolution against United States President Barack Obama’s support of India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying that it would disturb the balance of power in the region.

The resolution was passed in a cabinet meeting … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak cabinet slams Obama’s support for India’s UN Security Council permanent seat bid.

Fury over Amazon sale of e-book ‘Pedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure’

WASHINGTON – Consumers have called for online retail giant Amazon to be boycotted for selling an e-book entitled ‘The Pedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure’.

According to product details on Amazon.com, the e-book, authored by Phillips Greaves, was published late last month, …. Source  : Fury over Amazon sale of e-book ‘Pedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure’.

Sex motivated by love and commitment most satisfying, finds study

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that those who seek sexual satisfaction should stop and examine why they are having sex in the first place.

Research has shown that both men and women are more satisfied when having sex out of love and commitment, rather …. Read the original article  : Sex motivated by love and commitment most satisfying, finds study.

Edmund Fitzgerald Remembered

WHITEFISH POINT (GaeaTimes.com)- Ore freighter Edmund Fitzgerald which sank in Lake Superior owing to a vicious storm was remembered in an annual memorial service that took place at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in Whitefish Point. Although the mighty ore carrier appeared to be invincible due to its gigantic size, it was no match [..] Read the original article: here.

Former Oz principal jailed for sex attack on student – again

SYDNEY – A former NSW school principal who has already served a term for sex offences has been jailed again for at least four years for attacking another student.

Frank Bailey, the former principal of St Andrew’s Christian College in Grafton, in northern NSW, sexually attacked a 14-year-old student while she was asleep, reports the Sydney … Original source on Gaea Times at : Former Oz principal jailed for sex attack on student – again.

Prince William and Kate Middleton to wed in 2011

WASHINGTON – This century’s most awaited marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton will take place in 2011, it has been confirmed.

The couple has been in a relationship over a period of last eight years with two brief splits as the only halts.

“The engagement will be announced in 2011,” USMagazine.com quoted a source as saying.

Yet [..] Read the original article: here.

Bush has forgiven Kanye West for calling him ‘racist’

WASHINGTON – Kanye West once said, “George Bush doesn’t care about black people,” but it seems the Former US President has forgiven him for it.

In his new book, West said that Bush and he had patched things up a long time ago. He said on the Today Show Wednesday that he has “absolutely” forgiven the … Read more >>.

US state debuts first sex toy drive-thru window

NEW YORK – A sex shop in Alabama has come up with a novel way of selling its sex toys – through a drive-up window.

Sherri Williams, the owner of the shop says her shop is the first adult store in the nation to offer car service and it’s all a part of her crusade …. Original article  : US state debuts first sex toy drive-thru window.

Oz girl, 11, gives birth, while alleged father of baby in 30’s is arrested

SYDNEY – A girl, aged 11, from a Victorian town, has given birth to a child, while the alleged father of the baby, believed to be in his 30s, has been taken into custody.

The man, who is said to be a family friend of the girl’s grandparents, is now facing 18 criminal charges, including … Read : Oz girl, 11, gives birth, while alleged father of baby in 30’s is arrested.

Ex-German chancellor says Bush ‘not telling truth’ about Iraq invasion in memoirs

LONDON – Former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has accused former US president George W Bush of “not telling the truth” in his memoirs over claims that he broke his word over support for the Iraq invasion.
In his book “Decision Points”, published this week, Bush writes that he told Schroeder in an Oval Office meeting on …. Source  : Ex-German chancellor says Bush ‘not telling truth’ about Iraq invasion in memoirs.

Sarah and Todd Palin laugh off divorce rumours

WASHINGTON – Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin and her husband Todd have rubbished the rumours of a divorce.

A tabloid reported that Sarah and Todd Palin were on the verge of a 20-million dollars divorce settlement.

The former vice-presidential candidate told that it left her angry but Todd managed to have a laugh on the fiction.

“I called …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sarah and Todd Palin laugh off divorce rumours.

Prithviraj Chavan meets Ashok Chavan ahead of swearing-in-ceremony

MUMBAI – Ahead of being sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra later today, Former Minister of State for Science and Technology Prithviraj Chavan met his predecessor Ashok Chavan at his official residence here in Mumbai.

It has been reported that the meeting, which lasted for nearly an hour was a courtesy call.

During the meeting, …. Original article  : Prithviraj Chavan meets Ashok Chavan ahead of swearing-in-ceremony.

Delhi Govt. nods for two PWD projects worth Rs 17.19 cr

NEW DELHI – The Delhi Government has approved two development projects of the Public Works Department (PWD) amounting to Rs 17.19 crore.

The proposals were cleared in an Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) meeting, which was presided over by Delhi Finance Minister A K Walia.

Briefing media, Dr Walia said that the EFC has approved the amount including … Original source on Gaea Times at : Delhi Govt. nods for two PWD projects worth Rs 17.19 cr.

Cancun will test climate talks’ credibility, says Jairam Ramesh

NEW DELHI – Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has said that U.N. climate talks in Cancun will be the last chance for nations to agree on thorny issues such as technology transfer and will test the dialogue’s credibility.

Speaking at the end of the two-day meeting on climate change here on Wednesday, Ramesh said: “The nations …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Nepal Maoists deny training Indian ultras

Kathmandu, Nov 101 (ANI): Chief of UCPN (Maoist)’s military wing, Barsha Man Pun has denied allegations of providing training to Indian Maoists.

He said India???s allegation was based on a report prepared by Nepal Army (NA) at the directive of Prime Minister Madhav Nepal.

Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Pun said: “The report was …. Source  : Nepal Maoists deny training Indian ultras.

Sikkim businessmen keen to increase trade with China

GANGTOK – Businessmen here have demanded inclusion of new items in the trading list at Nathula Trade Point in Sikkim for a more viable and sustainable trade.

The traders have urged the governments of India and China for urgent revision of the trading list.

“The items which are there in the list do not have good sale …. Read the original article  : here.