Breaking News – Newsletter for November 15, 2010

Lebanese authorities arrest Islamist hate cleric Omar Bakri following life sentence

BEIRUT – A radical Islamist preacher Omar Bakri was arrested on Sunday following a violent stand-off with security forces in Lebanon, days after boasting that he would not spend a day in jail upon being sentenced to life imprisonment for “terrorism” offences.

The …. Original article  : Lebanese authorities arrest Islamist hate cleric Omar Bakri following life sentence.

Post-flood reconstruction, rehabilitation in Pak to cost 6.7 billion dollars

ISLAMABAD – The World Bank (WB) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have estimated that the post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Pakistan would cost 6.7 billion dollars.

The international financial institutions said this in a report on Disaster … Read more >>.

India, China and Russia stress on proliferation of weapons to fight terrorism

WUHAN – India, China and Russia on Monday stressed that proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and its association with international terrorism poses a grave threat to international peace and security and represents a cause for deep concern.

In the Joint Statement issued at 10th RIC … Read more »»».

L.A. food stylist pulled off plane for “Atom Bomb” tattoo on fingers

LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles food stylist was asked to step off a plane after a fellow passenger reported him for suspicious behaviour and for having the words “Atom Bomb” tattooed on his fingers.

Adam C. Pearson, who was … Read : L.A. food stylist pulled off plane for “Atom Bomb” tattoo on fingers.

Why kids and teens turn egocentric rather than introspective

WASHINGTON – GUMC researchers have indicated that aging changes how people view themselves and others through ‘mind wandering’.

Neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center have shown why children and young adolescents veer toward the egocentric rather than the introspective.

In findings [..] Read the original article: here.

53pc Aussies support same-sex marriage

MELBOURNE – A poll has revealed that majority of Australians support same-sex marriage.

53 per cent of people said they see no reason why same sex unions should not be legal, according to tomorrow’s Essential Report.

Just 36 per cent of Australians believe the law should remain unchanged to … Original source on Gaea Times at : 53pc Aussies support same-sex marriage.

‘South Asia 39??? to promote new Asian writing: Hay fest founder

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – ‘South Asia ‘39′ is a unique literary project to promote new intellect from this part of the world. But choosing young writers for it will be tough because of the talent and diversity in the region, says Peter Florence, founder of the Hay on Wye festival.

“The South Asia ‘39 will encompass Pakistan, …. Original article  : ‘South Asia 39′ to promote new Asian writing: Hay fest founder.

Oz man ‘cuts off woman’s tongue, slices mouth open’

MELBOURNE – A charge of torture has been laid against a South Australian man, who allegedly cut off his partner’s tongue and sliced the sides of her mouth.

Mohammed Tasleem Tahir, 21,who appeared in Southport Magistrate’s Court on the Gold Coast, faces charges of torture, committing acts intended to maim and disfigure, and causing grievous bodily …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Oz man ‘cuts off woman’s tongue, slices mouth open’.

Brit kite-surfer clears Brighton Pier in death-defying feat

LONDON – One of the UK’s leading kite surfers has become the world’s first person to clear Brighton Pier in an amazing, death-defying leap.

Two-time British kite surfing champion Lewis Crathern had been waiting months for the perfect weather conditions before attempting the breath taking stunt, reports the Daily Mail.

The 25-year-old, who was British Kite Surfing …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Freed by Somalian pirates, UK couple to return home today

LONDON – After 13 months of torment in the clutches of Somali pirates, a British yacht couple-Paul and Rachel Chandler will return home today.

According to the Daily Mail, a delighted Rachel Chandler, 57, declared: “We are happy to be alive, happy to be free and desperate to see our family.”

Her 60-year-old husband said that ‘ideally’ …. Original source  : Freed by Somalian pirates, UK couple to return home today.

The pouns-2-a-day heart pill that could save thousands of lives a year

LONDON – Heart-patients may soon get respite from expensive treatments and surgeries as a two-pounds-a-day pill could save tens of thousands of lives a year, claim scientists.

Eplerenone apparently reduces the risk of death by almost 40 per cent and patients would be less likely to need long-term care or need surgery such as bypass operations.

Currently, … Read : The pouns-2-a-day heart pill that could save thousands of lives a year.

Prince Harry to fly Apache helicopter in Afghanistan?

LONDON – Prince Harry could soon be flying as an Apache helicopter pilot service in Afghanistan, it has emerged.

The head of the Armed Forces said there was “every reason to expect” Harry could be deployed flying the attack choppers if he passes his exams, reports the Sun.

Sir David Richards said it was “looking pretty good” … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Prince Harry to fly Apache helicopter in Afghanistan?.

22-yr-old Brit man arrested for ‘trying to rape mum, gouging out her eyes’

LONDON – A 22-year-old former grammar school student has been arrested by cops for allegedly attempting to rape his mother and gouging out her eyes – moments after police had visited their home.

The 53-year-old victim, who lives in Slough, Berkshire, was left blinded by the attack.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission has launched an investigation, as … Read more >>.

Polish woman uses sexy bikini snaps in election campaign ad!

NEW YORK – A Polish woman has decided to leave no stone unturned in grabbing a Warsaw council seat.

Sara May, aka Katarzyna Szczolek, has used sexy photos of her in a bikini for a campaign ad that she hopes will earn her a district council seat in her hometown of Warsaw.

“I am honest, consistent, ambitious, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Minister Sahai seeks German cooperation in food processing

New Delhi, Nov 15 9ANI): Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Subodh Kant Sahai has said that India is set to witness the next revolution in Food Processing Industry.

Speaking after meeting the German Minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, H.E. Ilse Aigner, he said Germany should coperate in the field of food processing [..] Read the original article: here.

Liechtenstein Prince on four-day visit of India

NEW DELHI – The acting head of state of Liechtenstein, Prince Prince Alois, will undertake that country’s first ever official visit to India from today.

Prince Alois will be in India for four days and is accompanied by Foreign Minister Aurelia Frick, besides a delegation of political and business representatives.

The visitors will also undertake a trip …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Liechtenstein Prince on four-day visit of India.

Explosives seized from Maoist infested area in Midnapore

MIDNAPORE – A team of joint forces along with the State police seized huge amount of explosives and land mines from West Bengal’s West Midnapore, Jhargram area.

The security personnel recovered approximately 100 kilograms of explosives and land mines from Chandri forest area in the region.

According to locals the combing operation was carried out on a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Explosives seized from Maoist infested area in Midnapore.

Parliament adjourned till tomorrow over 2G scam

NEW DELHI – Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till Tuesday as the opposition continued to demand a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

As soon as the House met, BJP members stormed the well of the house raising the slogan ‘We want JPC’.

The Opposition onslaught was countered by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Parliament adjourned till tomorrow over 2G scam.

Afghan insurgents in weakened state, claim US, NATO forces

KABUL – US and NATO officials have claimed that insurgents in Afghanistan are facing financial problems and are in a weakened state after a fierce summer of fighting.

In recent weeks, US and coalition troops have launched several large scale clearing operations to drive the Taliban out of key areas in Southern Afghanistan.

According to Fox …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Afghan insurgents in weakened state, claim US, NATO forces.

Karzai urges US to reduce special ‘night raid’ operations in Afghanistan

KABUL – Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has urged the US to reduce the visibility and intensity of its military operations in his country and end the increased American Special Operations forces night raids that aggravate Afghans and could embolden Taliban insurgents.

The Washington Post quoted Karzai as saying that he wanted American troops off the …. Read the original article  : here.