Breaking News – Newsletter for November 26, 2010

Suspended in air, US dancers give Delhi building a high

NEW DELHI – High on the glass and steel facade of the multi-storey LIC building in Connaught Place here, they looked like butterflies against a shimmering surface. But they were a group of US dancers suspended by cords and swaying to semi-classical western music.

The hooded dancers were clad in loose red body suits. The …. Original article  : Suspended in air, US dancers give Delhi building a high.

Brit shoplifter’s sentence put off so she can go on holiday

LONDON – A shoplifter in Britain, who mowed down a policeman in her bid to escape, has been allowed to take a pre-booked seven-week holiday to Australia before she is sentenced.

Sapphia Da-Silva was spotted shoplifting at a Gap store and was followed to her car by two police community support officers, and while attempting to …. Original article  : Brit shoplifter’s sentence put off so she can go on holiday.

US woman claims airport security singled her out because of her boobs

LONDON – A woman in the US has complained that she was singled out by airport security for further screening because of her breasts.

Eliana Sutherland, who was flying from Orlando International Airport, told her local news station that two male TSA workers had been staring at her chest and singled her out for additional screening.

“It …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US woman claims airport security singled her out because of her boobs.

42 years for Brit woman to pay off parking fine debt

LONDON – A jobless woman in Britain, who was issued 160 tickets for illegally parking her car, and racked up a bill of 11,000 pounds for failing to pay up, will now take at least forty-two years to pay the fines.

Charlotte Williams, 21, has now been ordered to hand over 5 pounds a week until …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 42 years for Brit woman to pay off parking fine debt.

Special blue-tinted lighting installed in UK school to wake up drowsy pupils

MELBOURNE – A British high school has installed special blue-tinted lighting to combat the boredom that teenage students often go through in the classroom.

The system, developed by Philips electronics corporation, is being tested in two laboratories at Epsom and Ewell High School in Surrey, southeastern England.

The SchoolVision technology aims to compensate for a biological quirk … Read : Special blue-tinted lighting installed in UK school to wake up drowsy pupils.

US seeks NAB help following flood of complaints of “misuse of funds” provided to Pak

ISLAMABAD – Concerned over the “possible misuse of funds” aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s economy, the United States has sought the assistance of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to ensure transparency in the utilisation of funds being provided to Pakistan through non-governmental organisations under the Kerry-Lugar Act.

The USAID delegation, comprising Daniel P. Altman and Charles D. [..] Read the original article: here.

National Dog Show’s Surprise Winner: Clooney!

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- Clooney a cute looking copper colored Irish setter amazed everyone by bagging the title of the winner in the 2010 National Dog show. The event was endorsed by Purina. This event was shown on NBC network on Thanksgiving and needless to say the avid dog lovers stayed hooked to their TV sets. … Original source on Gaea Times at : National Dog Show’s Surprise Winner: Clooney!.

Mexican distiller unveils ‘world’s costliest’ tequila bottle worth 3.5mln dlrs

NEW YORK – A Mexican distillery has unveiled a tequila bottle worth 3.5 million dollars-apparently the most expensive in the world.

The tequila, from Hacienda La Capilla, comes in a bottle covered with 4,000 diamonds weighing a whopping 328 carats, reports the New York Post.

Nearly, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mexican distiller unveils ‘world’s costliest’ tequila bottle worth 3.5mln dlrs.

British school marries off minors

LONDON – A primary school in Britain married off a five-year-old girl and six-year-old boy to help them improve their vocabulary by writing about their first-hand experience.

The bizarre marriage took place in the local parish church in Worcester, with a vicar, registrar and parents watching on in pride, The Sun reported Friday.
A Mercedes …. Original article  : British school marries off minors.

Women’s kabaddi team win’s India’s 11th Asiad gold (Afternoon Lead)

GUANGZHOU – The Indian women’s kabaddi team won India’s its 11th gold at the Asian Games here Friday, while three boxers and the men’s kabaddi team remained in the gold hunt on the 14th day of competitions.

Suman Kundu was in the hunt for a bronze in women’s wrestling.
India now have 54 medals, comprising … Original article on : Women’s kabaddi team win’s India’s 11th Asiad gold (Afternoon Lead).

Rory Peck Award for moving story about impoverished kids in Mumbai

LONDON – British director and cameramen Nick Read has won a special award for a moving story about the lives of impoverished children in the Indian city of Mumbai.

The Rory Peck Awards pay tribute to the freelance camera operators who risk their lives to bring pictures from difficult and dangerous places.

This year’s special SONY Professional …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rory Peck Award for moving story about impoverished kids in Mumbai.

Pakistan has not fulfilled its promise to bring 26/11 masterminds to justice: Chidambaram

MUMBAI – Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Friday said that Pakistan has not fulfilled its promise to bring 26/11 Mumbai terror attack masterminds to justice.

After paying tribute to those killed in the 26/11 attack, Chidambaram said: “Pakistan made many promises to us that they will bring to justice masterminds of 26/11 but that has … Original article on : Pakistan has not fulfilled its promise to bring 26/11 masterminds to justice: Chidambaram.

Parliament pays tribute to 26/11 martyrs

NEW DELHI – Both Houses of Parliament on Friday paid tributes to the martyrs of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.

Recalling the attacks, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said the horrific memories of the tragic attack were still etched in the minds.

“It was sheer grit of determined Indians that enabled the nation to face the crisis and …. Source article  : Parliament pays tribute to 26/11 martyrs.

Target killers pushing Balochistan towards Dark Ages: Chief Minister

QUETTA – Those involved in the target killings of teachers, doctors and other professionals in Balochistan are pushing the people of the province towards the Dark Ages, Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani said on Thursday.

“Why is our new generation and youth being deprived of education,” The News quoted Raisani, as saying, while attending a … Read more : Target killers pushing Balochistan towards Dark Ages: Chief Minister.

Pak seeking full membership status in SCO “as soon as possible”

DUSHANBE – Pakistan has expressed its desire to upgrade its status as a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) “as soon as possible”.

“Development is high on Pakistan’s priorities. We are keen to participate actively in promoting the SCO’s economic agenda. We wish to associate ourselves with the SCO’s Entrepreneurs Council, the SCO inter-bank …. Source  : Pak seeking full membership status in SCO “as soon as possible”.

Now, odour-trapping undies to stop flatulence in its tracks!

MELBOURNE – Underwear designed to stop flatulence in its tracks could be the ultimate solution for embarrassing situations.

The odour-trapping men’s jocks are infused with nanotechnology designed to prevent less than savoury smells passing through fabric, reports the Herald Sun.

Gilbert Huynh, the Australian entrepreneur behind the wind-breaking scheme, however, admitted that he was powerless to prevent … Original source on Gaea Times at : Now, odour-trapping undies to stop flatulence in its tracks!.

‘Mortified’ Muslim women barred from US skating rink for not removing headscarves

WASHINGTON – The Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a complaint with Connecticut’s Human Rights Commission against a roller-skating rink in Vernon after two Muslim women were barred from entering the rink because they were wearing headscarves.

Forty-year-old Marisol Rodriguez-Colon and her female friend were “mortified” after being barred entry to the Ron-A-Roll rink, and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

How French granny stuck in loo for 3 weeks kept her spirits up

SYDNEY – An elderly French woman, who was trapped in her windowless bathroom for three weeks, kept herself calm by taking showers and brushing her teeth.

The 69-year-old grandmother ’s ordeal started when she accidentally broke the lock on her bathroom door in the Paris suburb of Epinay-sous-Senart on November 1.

“She was at her wits’ end,” … Read more >>.

Sex-tainted top Canadian commander quits

TORONTO – The top commander of Canadian forces in Afghanistan, who lost his pivotal job in May after his sexual romps with a subordinate officer and now faces a court martial, has quit the military.

Brigadier-General Daniel Menard was relieved of his duties in Kandahar and ordered home for engaging in “sex in theatre” … Read : Sex-tainted top Canadian commander quits.

China slams US report on its religious status

BEIJING – China on Thursday slammed a US report concerning the former’s religious situation, saying it firmly opposes Washington intervening into China’s domestic affairs by issuing such a report.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei made the remarks when asked to comment on the report.

The U.S. State Department released its annual international religious freedom report on …. Read the original article  : China slams US report on its religious status.