Breaking News – Newsletter for November 13, 2010

Yemen tribal leaders not playing ball with govt. in handing over Qaeda operatives

SANAA – Yemeni tribal leaders are reportedly refusing to support their government to root out terrorism, claiming that handing over local al-Qaeda operatives and their American born spiritual leader, Anwar al-Awlaki, would be an offence to their … Read more : Yemen tribal leaders not playing ball with govt. in handing over Qaeda operatives.

Brave Sri Lankan, Russian, Gabonese fighters against injustice win ‘integrity’ award

LONDON – A Sri Lankan journalist, a Russian lawyer and a Gabonese activist have been named as joint winners of a global award for integrity.

According to the BBC, anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International commended journalist Poddala Jayantha for his …. Source article  : Brave Sri Lankan, Russian, Gabonese fighters against injustice win ‘integrity’ award.

Robert Louis Stevenson Doodle Made By Google

CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Google Inc – the leading Internet search provider headquartered at California has changed its logo yet again. However, this change is temporary and it is a doodle! The avid users of Google are well aware that the company keeps changing its logo from time to time on specific dates and occasions. The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Robert Louis Stevenson Doodle Made By Google.

“Civil governments in Pak have never performed”: Musharraf

WASHINGTON – All civil governments in the history of Pakistan have failed to deliver to the people and to the state, former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has said.

In an interview on National Public Radio, Musharraf said, “The important thing for an elected government is to deliver to the people and to the state. If that … Read more »».

World’s oldest mother considering having another child at 72

LONDON – A Romanian woman, who became the world’s oldest mother after giving birth to her daughter at the age of 66, has revealed that she is considering the possibility of motherhood yet again now at 72-years.

Adriana Iliescu, who stays in a two-bedroom flat in Bucharest and is a writer and part-time university lecturer in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : World’s oldest mother considering having another child at 72.

Indian-American man nailed for wanting to hire ‘hit-man’ to kill rape accuser student

NEW YORK – An Indian-origin man accused of raping a New York University law student reportedly tried to hire an undercover police officer to kill his victim in exchange for 15,000 dollars.

Rajeev Kumar was charged with rape and sodomy in August, after a DNA match linked him to a 10-year-old assault on the student. …. Original source  : Indian-American man nailed for wanting to hire ‘hit-man’ to kill rape accuser student.

Warrant issued for Staten Island man who went nude at Obama rally

NEW YORK – A warrant has been issued against an offender, who went naked in front of US President Barack Obama during an event in Philadelphia.

WPVI-TV reported that the streaker Juan Rodriguez, of Staten Island, didn’t turn up for his court hearing for his offence in last month’s rally.

He was taken away from rally wearing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Warrant issued for Staten Island man who went nude at Obama rally.

70 pc of Brit women like doing housework

LONDON – A new survey has shown that 70 percent of the Brit women like doing household work.

The study found that they gain satisfaction from doing the laundry and mopping floors.

This is particularly prevalent among older people, with pensioners saying they find sentimental value in taking the time to look after their treasured possessions.

The results …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Sale’ is top excuse used by women to justify shopping sprees

LONDON – ‘It was in the sale’ is the top excuse used by women to justify shopping sprees, says a new study.

Three-quarters of women try to defend their purchases to their partners and 80 percent have admitted uttering, ‘It was in the sale’.

This was followed by ‘I needed cheering up’, as per the study conducted … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Sale’ is top excuse used by women to justify shopping sprees.

Jihadist takeover in Pakistan “a real possibility”: Terrorism expert

BERLIN – Pakistan is a highly volatile and combustible country right now, and is at a risk of having a coup from inside the military by jihadist sympathizers, a terrorism expert at the Brookings Institution in Washington has said.

In an interview to Spiegel Online, terrorism expert Bruce Riedel said, “Pakistan today is already in the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Jihadist takeover in Pakistan “a real possibility”: Terrorism expert.

Bobby Jindal sparred with Obama over Gulf oil spill response, reveals book

WASHINGTON – Bobby Jindal, the Indian origin Governor of Louisiana, has used his new book to criticise US President Barack Obama over the Gulf oil spill, alleging that he was more focused on the political aftermath than the actual impact of the crisis.

According to Jindal, on Obama’s first trip to Louisiana after the disaster, … Read more >>.

Brit teacher to marry pupil he met when she was 16

LONDON – A 47-year-old UK teacher, who made headlines for having an affair with his teenage pupil, is set to tie the knot with her.

John Forrester caused a storm when he started a fling with 16-year-old schoolgirl Claire Bennett five years ago.

Consequently, the former music head at Kincorth Academy in Aberdeen was struck off and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Brit teacher to marry pupil he met when she was 16.

Lahore Police on high alert following Karachi CID building bomb attack

LAHORE – The Lahore Police have beefed up their security around important government and commercial buildings in the city following the gun and bomb attacks on the CID Police Headquarters in Karachi on Thursday night.

Police sources revealed that snap checking had been intensified at all entry and exit points of the Punjab capital, and …. Read the original article  : here.

Bin Laden appoints new commander to spearhead al Qaeda’s operations against West

ISLAMABAD – Osama Bin Laden has reportedly appointed a new commander, Saif al-Adel, to carry out al Qaeda’s offensive operations against the West.

Al-Adel or ‘Sword of the Just,’ the new chief of international operations, is believed to be behind the recent terror alerts across Europe and the mid-air parcel-bomb plot.

The Daily Mail quoted …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pak, China have “unanimous stand” on India’s UNSC bid: Qureshi

LAHORE – Pakistan and China have a unanimous stance that India should not be given the permanent member status of the United Nations Security Council, as it would disturb balance of power in the region, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Friday.

“We have discussed the issue with China, and both countries have unanimous stand … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak, China have “unanimous stand” on India’s UNSC bid: Qureshi.

Qantas Airways’ engine crisis continues

SYDNEY – Qantas Airways has been plagued with more engine troubles after one of its planes carrying 234 passengers to Melbourne was forced to return to Perth.

According to the Age, the pilot decided to turn back after crewmembers reported the problem between five to 10 minutes after QF768 took off from Perth at 2.50pm on … Read : Qantas Airways’ engine crisis continues.

Lebanon sentences Muslim hate cleric Omar Bakri Mohammad to life in prison

LONDON – Islamist militant leader Omar Bakri Mohammad has said that he has been sentenced to life in prison by a Lebanon court.

Bakri said that he had been tried in his absence by the court for charges of forming a militant group with the purpose of weakening the Lebanese government.

The former London-based preacher, who … Read more >>>.

Sarah Palin e-mail hacker gets one year in jail

LONDON – Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin’s e-mail hacker has been sentenced to a year in state custody.

The student was sentenced after being convicted of hacking into Palin’s email account in 2008.

Prosecutors said that David Kernell guessed the answers to Palin’s security questions and reset her password.

Defence lawyers tried to defend the offence as a …. Original source  : Sarah Palin e-mail hacker gets one year in jail.

Gaddafi flies Italian women to Libya to marry them off to local men

LONDON – Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has flown young women from Italy to Libya with the aim of marrying them off to local men and to also educate them on the country’s culture and history.

Gaddafi, 68, hopes the move will help in building up his friendship with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

“The leader wants young people [..] Read the original article: here.

Obama administration to appoint ‘web privacy czar’

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama would reportedly introduce a more aggressive approach towards Internet privacy, pushing new laws and appointing a czar to oversee the initiative.

The battle over more government control of the Internet has been raging for years, as civil liberties groups have expressed concern over government intervention in private-sector computers.

However, with …. Source  : Gaea News Network.