Breaking News – Newsletter for November 24, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Congress leaders demand Orissa CM Patnaik’s resignation over
POSCO land
NEW DELHI – Congress leaders staged a sit in protest here on Tuesday and demanded the resignation of Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik alleging that rules were not followed, while giving land to South Korean steel major POSCO to set … Original article on : Congress leaders demand Orissa CM Patnaik’s resignation over
POSCO land.
AIR, DD operations hit as employees strike work
NEW DELHI – Operations of All India Radio and Doordarshan were affected in different parts of the country as employees of the state-run radio and television channels went on a 48-hour strike from Tuesday morning to press their demand for repeal of the Prasar Bharati Act.
The strike called by the National Federation of Akashvani … Read this article on Gaea Times at : AIR, DD operations hit as employees strike work.
Andhra CM Rosaiah meets Antony, no decision taken on Jagan
NEW DELHI – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah met Defence Minister A K Antony and Union Law and Justice Minister M Veerappa Moily here on Tuesday to discuss several issues related to his state, including possible Congress party …. Read the original article : Andhra CM Rosaiah meets Antony, no decision taken on Jagan.
North Korea threatens ‘merciless’ attacks on South (Third Lead)
SEOUL – North Korea blamed South Korea for starting an exchange of artillery Tuesday across their border in the Yellow Sea while threatening “merciless” strikes against its neighbour if it violates that border.
If South Korea intrudes into its territorial waters “even 0.001 millimetres, the revolutionary armed forces of (North Korea) will unhesitatingly continue taking …. Original article : North Korea threatens ‘merciless’ attacks on South (Third Lead).
Restoration work of flood channel Padshahi Bagh starts in Kashmir
SRINAGAR – Restoration work of the historical Padshahi Bagh flood channel has started here, to divert the excess water from the River Jhelum whenever flood situations arise.
The Irrigation and Flood Control Department in Jammu and Kashmir started the …. Source : Restoration work of flood channel Padshahi Bagh starts in Kashmir.
Ex-Arkansas Guv Huckabee predicts Palin win in 2012
Des Moines (Iowa, US), – Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee believes that if former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin jumps into the 2012 Republican presidential primary, “she may run away with it.”
Huckabee made the remarks in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was in town to headline a meeting of evangelical …. Original source : Ex-Arkansas Guv Huckabee predicts Palin win in 2012.
Wildlife activists protest elephant killings in Siliguri
SILIGURI – Several voluntary environmental and wildlife organistaions staged a protest here on Tuesday, expressing their anguish over elephants killed by speeding trains in the forest areas.
Interacting with mediapersons, actor and member of the West Bengal Wildlife Board …. Original article : Wildlife activists protest elephant killings in Siliguri.
20-foot long shark found dead in Chennai port
CHENNAI – A dead 20-foot-long shark has been retrieved from the waters off Chennai Port.
Chennai Port employee said sharks are usually found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and he had no clue how it had … Read more : 20-foot long shark found dead in Chennai port.
American dancers perform aerial dance on Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort
HYDERABAD – The American dance group ‘Bandloop’ recently performed an aerial dance on the walls of the historical Golconda Fort in Hyderabad to spread awareness about the environment.
The acrobats not only climbed the walls, but also performed a few gravity-defying moves and awe-inspiring acrobatics.
“Rocks … Read more : American dancers perform aerial dance on Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort.
Flock of flamingos gathered in shape of flamingo caught on camera
LONDON – A flock of flamingos in Mexico has been photographed forming the shape of a big flamingo.
Photographer Bobby Haas was trailing a flock of flamingos from a helicopter in Yucatan, Mexico, when he spotted the birds coming together in the shape of a bigger version of themselves.
He had been photographing them for about half …. Source : Flock of flamingos gathered in shape of flamingo caught on camera.
After 48 years, separated siblings bump into each other by chance!
LONDON – After almost five decades of separation, a brother and sister recently bumped into each other by chance.
According to the Daily Mail, the pair lost contact when Rodger Mason, 68, joined the British Army and went off to fight in Malaya in 1962.
Mason and younger sister Joan, however, were reunited by chance 48 years …. Original source : After 48 years, separated siblings bump into each other by chance!.
Need for reactivating India-UAE Joint Business Council: President Patil
ABU DHABI – Calling upon members of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to develop joint ventures with Indian public and private sector companies, President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Tuesday said there was a need for reactivating the India-UAE Joint Business Council and increase the frequency of exchange of delegations between the two … Read more : Need for reactivating India-UAE Joint Business Council: President Patil.
Blasphemy accused Pak-Christian woman “innocent”: Minister
LAHORE – Pakistan’s Minister for Minority Affairs, Shahbaz Bhatti, has said that Aasia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death on charges of blasphemy, is innocent.
“According to my own investigation, it was a personal dispute and she did not commit blasphemy,” the Daily Times quoted Bhatti, as saying.
Bhatti, who said that President Asif Ali … Original article on : Blasphemy accused Pak-Christian woman “innocent”: Minister.
Disabled Brit man rejected for 2000 jobs starts his own business
LONDON – A disabled man in Britain, who was rejected for almost 2000 jobs, has managed to start his own business.
Richard Shakespeare, from Sinfin, Derbyshire, was made redundant in 2009, but he did not waste time and applied for 1,923 jobs, almost six per day, to any employer within commuting distance of his home.
He …. Source : Disabled Brit man rejected for 2000 jobs starts his own business.
Teachers in UK to bring back traditional reading tests
LONDON – Teachers in Britain are to bring back traditional forms of reading tests after one year of formal schooling.
Ministers gave details of the back-to-basics plans, which include ten-minute ‘informal tests’ based on phonics, where pupils learn the sounds of letters and groups of letters before putting them together.
Six-year-olds will be tested on their …. Original article : Teachers in UK to bring back traditional reading tests.
Video of topless young boy resisting pat down at US airport sparks outrage
MELBOURNE – Video footage of a topless young boy resisting a pat down at a US airport has sparked outrage and it was viewed on YouTube nearly one million times.
Luke Tait, a Utah Valley University student, filmed the incident while waiting in a security line at Salt Lake City Airport, US, on November 19.
US teacher accused of having sex with student, 16, freed on 20K dollar bond
NEW YORK – A teacher in Texas, who was charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student and is allegedly pregnant with his child, has been freed on a 20,000-dollar bond.
According to ABC News, Jennifer Riojas, 26, who taught science at Carter-Riverside High School in Fort Worth, Texas, had reportedly began the affair just months after …. Source article on Gaea Times at : US teacher accused of having sex with student, 16, freed on 20K dollar bond.
Malaysian cabbie to serve 14-year jail term after raping underage girls
KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian taxi driver, who identifies himself as ‘Uncle’, was jailed for 14 years and ordered to be whipped five times for raping, attempting to rape and molesting seven underage girls.
He was sentenced to 82 years in jail but will only be behind bars for 14 years as the Ampang Sessions Court … Original article on : Malaysian cabbie to serve 14-year jail term after raping underage girls.
Patil appeals for national integration ahead of Guru Tegh Bahadur death anniversary
ABU DHABI – President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Tuesday urged the people to take inspiration from the teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur and work unitedly for national integration.
In her message, President Patil, who is on a nine- day visit to the UAE and Syria said: “On the occasion of the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadurji, …. Original source : Patil appeals for national integration ahead of Guru Tegh Bahadur death anniversary.
German couple in legal soup over ’squeaky bedsprings’ sex
LONDON – A German couple have landed in legal trouble after their bed made too much noise while they were having sex.
Police received ten complaints from neighbours of the pair in the city suburb of Lichtenberg on the night in question.
Stefanie Mueller, 24, and partner Lucas Zetsch, 25, faced a fine for the night of …. Source article : German couple in legal soup over ’squeaky bedsprings’ sex.