Breaking News – Newsletter for December 2, 2010

Only 15pc of Brit women who cheat get caught by partners

KUALA LUMPUR – A new survey in Britain showed that only 15 percent of females who had affairs were caught by their partners.

“However, one in five men who had an affair would be discovered,” China Press reported.

According to the survey, one out of every 10 men who had an affair would cheat on their partner …. Original source  : Only 15pc of Brit women who cheat get caught by partners.

Obese US women hide shoplifted boots and jeans under belly fat, breasts!

OKLAHOMA – Two women in America arrested for shoplifting are said to have hidden the merchandise under their belly fat and breasts.

Edmond police authorities said Ailene Brown, 28, and Shmeco Thomas, 37, were found stealing the items at the Edmond TJ Maxx by loss prevention officers.

They took four pair of boots, three pair of jeans, … Read more >>>.

India test fires BrahMos cruise missile

BALASORE -India on Thursday successfully test-fired the 290-km range BrahMos cruise missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur off the Orissa coast.

The supersonic cruise missile with precision strike capability was test-fired from a mobile launcher at 1100 hours from the launch pad No. 3 of the ITR.

The missile can fly at 2.8 times … Read : India test fires BrahMos cruise missile.

‘Nazi princess’ daughter of SS head still the heroine of shadowy Nazi group

LONDON – Stille Hilfe or Silent Aid – the world’s only support group for mass murderers – has 25 to 40 members including Gudrun Burwitz, the daughter of Heinrich Himmler, head of the SS.

The group is working quietly to stop the extradition to The Hague of Klaas Carel Faber, 88, wanted by Dutch authorities to …. Read the original article  : ‘Nazi princess’ daughter of SS head still the heroine of shadowy Nazi group.

Swedish royals in fresh scandal after Nazi past of Queen’s father revealed

LONDON – Weeks after revelations of the King’s secret affair with a pop singer, the Sweden royal family has been thrown into fresh turmoil over the Nazi past of the queen’s father.

Swedish TV4’s investigative programme Kalla fakta has broadcast the first of a two-part documentary detailing how Queen Silvia’s late father grew rich producing armaments … Read : Swedish royals in fresh scandal after Nazi past of Queen’s father revealed.

Sugababe Keisha Buchanan dreaming of Prince Harry

LONDON – Kate Middleton’s relationship with Prince William has led former Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan to believe that she may have a chance with his brother.

“It’s all about Prince Harry now. He is so sexy. He’s my favourite royal, hands down,” the Telegraph quoted her as saying.

Buchanan, 26, who is proud of her working-class roots [..] Read the original article: here.

A third of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender youth suffer mental disorders

WASHINGTON – A new study by University of Illinois at Chicago has revealed that one-third of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth have attempted suicide in their lifetime – a prevalence comparable to urban, minority youth – but a majority do not experience mental illness

The researchers recruited 246 ethnically diverse 16- to 20-year-old LGBT … Read : A third of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender youth suffer mental disorders.

Saudi rulers looking for ‘another Musharraf’ in place of ‘rotten head’ Zardari as Pak ruler

ISLAMABAD – The leaked US cables posted on whistle-blower website Wikileaks highlight how, in recent years, Saudi rulers have played favourites with Pakistani politicians, wielded their massive financial clout to political effect and even advocated a return to military rule in Pakistan.

“We in Saudi Arabia are not observers in Pakistan, we are participants,” The Guardian … Read more >>>.

In a first, India goes to Venice Biennale as a nation

NEW DELHI – For the first time in the history of the 115-year-old Venice Biennale, the Indian government will take a showcase of contemporary art to the event as an official entrant.

The 54th Venice Biennale will be held June 4-Nov 27 next year in the picturesque Italian town.
This is first time India will … Read this article on Gaea Times at : In a first, India goes to Venice Biennale as a nation.

Meet the first single mum to reach final of Miss Great Britain

LONDON – A woman in UK has become the first single mum to reach the final of Miss Great Britain.

Charlotte Campbell, 23, who has son Bobby, aged 2 and half, is a black belt in martial art Taekwondo, and aims for a place in history after the rules were relaxed this year for the first … Read : Meet the first single mum to reach final of Miss Great Britain.

Mexican drug gang kills woman who took police chief job men didn’t want

LONDON – The unending war between gangsters and the authorities in Mexico has led to a female police chief, who took on the job because men didn’t want it, being murdered by a drug gang.

Hermila Garcia, 38, who became the top law enforcement officer in the town of Meoqui, northern Mexico, only two months ago, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mexican drug gang kills woman who took police chief job men didn’t want.

US Parliamentarians’ office to be torn down to build female restroom

WASHINGTON – The US Parliamentarians’ office in the Capitol building is set to be torn down to build female members of Congress a restroom.

Currently, only male lawmakers are afforded the ability to walk steps from the House floor to use the restroom, while women have to walk across Statuary Hall to the Lindy Claiborne Boggs …. Original article  : US Parliamentarians’ office to be torn down to build female restroom.

Fashionable condoms to promote safe sex debut on World AIDS Day

NEW YORK – Condom manufacturer Proper Attire collaborated with The Keith Haring Foundation to debut a line of art-inspired products at the Museum of Contemporary Art to mark World AIDS Day.

Each box, which contains three packaged condoms, is printed with designs by Keith Haring, a noted 1980s New York pop artist and AIDS activist, reports … Read : Fashionable condoms to promote safe sex debut on World AIDS Day.

1.5m Brits ‘would like to be buried with their mobile phones’!

LONDON – A new survey has found that an estimated 1.5 million Britons would like their mobile phones to be placed inside their coffin.

For women, other priorities include a cuddly toy and a picture of a family pet, reports the Daily Mail.

And for men, the surprising list also includes a bottle of drink, a national …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

US-based Amazon.com stops hosting Wikileaks on its Web servers

WASHINGTON – America’s largest online retailer, Amazon.com, has stopped hosting whistleblower website WikiLeaks from its Web servers after being contacted by a US Senator.

WikiLeaks had turned to Amazon’s Web services after it claimed that its previous Web host, a company in Sweden called Bahnhof, was hit by computer attacks.

According to reports, staff from Independent US …. Original source  : US-based Amazon.com stops hosting Wikileaks on its Web servers.

France has not integrated its minorities, WikiLeaks quotes US cables as saying

LONDON – France has not done enough to integrate its ethnic and religious minorities and needs to give Muslims a place in mainstream society, U.S. diplomats have said in leaked cables published on Wednesday by a French newspaper.

According to The Telegraph, comments in diplomatic cables released by whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks and published by the … Read more »».

WikiLeaks expose ‘US tactic’ to ignite clash among Muslim nations: ex-Pak Army chief

LAHORE – Calling the WikiLeaks revelations a tactic by the United States to ensue a clash among the Muslim countries, former Army chief Aslam Beg has claimed that the US wanted to divide Afghanistan into three units.

In an exclusive conversation with Nawa-i-Waqt, Beg said that the US was contemplating to ignite a civil war in …. Original source  : WikiLeaks expose ‘US tactic’ to ignite clash among Muslim nations: ex-Pak Army chief.

Canadian envoy offers to resign as leak threatens ties to Afghanistan

OTTAWA/KABUL – Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, William Crosbie, has offered to resign following the leak of U.S. diplomatic cables that threaten bilateral relations between his country and Afghanistan.

According to the Globe and Mail, Crosbie has warned Ottawa that a U.S. document to be published on the website WikiLeaks will include criticisms he made about Afghan …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Canadian envoy offers to resign as leak threatens ties to Afghanistan.

Noted social activists join hands to counter corruption

NEW DELHI – Noted social activists including Anna Hazare, Arvind Kejriwal, and Kiran Bedi jointly gave a call for the enactment and the implementation of the long pending Lokpal Bill to counter corruption in higher echelons of the government.

Addressing the media here, Arvind Kejriwal, the crusader of Right to Information Act said that to fight …. Source article  : Noted social activists join hands to counter corruption.

China not for ‘pouring oil on flames’ in Korean Peninsula

NEW DELHI – China has called on the international commuity to exercise calm and restraint and not “pour oil on the flames” as tensions continue to rise on the Korean Peninsula.

According to a Xinhua report, Beijing said that it does not seek to “protect any side” in the current crisis and calls on all … Read more : China not for ‘pouring oil on flames’ in Korean Peninsula.