Breaking News – Newsletter for December 3, 2010

Pak says its classified information can never been leaked like under US ‘cablegate’

ISLAMABAD – In the wake of US diplomatic cables being made public by whistle-blower website WikiLeaks, Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit has said that his country’s classified information had never been leaked.

Talking to PTV, Basit said that the leakage of the United States classified documents was a big issue, and that the nations should … Read more >>.

WikiLeaks revelations “don’t change anything fundamental” in US-Pak ties: Holbrooke

WASHINGTON – The White House is confident that the US-Pakistan ties will withstand any negative effect emanating from the diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks, US Special Representative Richard Holbrooke has said, while vowing continued efforts towards building mutual trust.

“These dreadful leaks, these appalling leaks, which are so unfortunate, are not going to change US-Pakistan relations. …. Source article  : WikiLeaks revelations “don’t change anything fundamental” in US-Pak ties: Holbrooke.

Irish woman found guilty of raping another woman

MELBOURNE – A jury has found an Irish woman guilty of raping another woman in a toilet cubicle at an inner Brisbane hotel.

Anne-Marie O’Loughlin had pleaded not guilty in the Brisbane District Court to two counts of rape, deprivation of liberty and sexual assault.

But now, O’Loughlin has been found guilty of two rape charges and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Irish woman found guilty of raping another woman.

UK war effort in Helmand branded ‘utter failure’ by US, Afghanistan: Wikileaks

LONDON – Afghan President Hamid Karzai, top Afghan officials and the US commander of Nato troops, had slammed Britain over its failure to impose security and connect with ordinary Afghans in the troubled Helmand province, according to US diplomatic cables released by the whistleblower website ‘WikiLeaks.’

According to the Guardian, the British operation in Helmand … Read this article on Gaea Times at : UK war effort in Helmand branded ‘utter failure’ by US, Afghanistan: Wikileaks.

Brit women spend more on themselves during Christmas

LONDON – A UK survey has found that women spend more on themselves at Christmas than on presents for partners, family and friends.

Researchers said half of women splash out hundreds of pounds making sure they look good and dress well over the party season, reports the Daily Mail.

A new frock tops the list of popular [..] Read the original article: here.

Teen whose waist can fit in a man’s hands named America’s Next Top Model

LONDON – The teenaged model, who caused controversy when a judge showed he could fit both hands round her tiny waist, has now been named as America’s Next Top Model.

Ann Ward, 19, who is 6″2 and from Dallas, started a controversy with her ultra slim physique when she first made her appearance on the show,

Now … Read : Teen whose waist can fit in a man’s hands named America’s Next Top Model.

India expects China to correct trade imbalance, be more sensitive to India

NEW DELHI – Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said here today that India expected China to correct the trade imbalance between the two nations and would like to see more Indian goods and services entering the Chinese markets.

She was addressing a meeting at the Observer Research Foundation here.

Many Chinese companies were now well established in India … Original source on Gaea Times at : India expects China to correct trade imbalance, be more sensitive to India.

Noah’s Ark and Tower of Babel to be built in Kentucky

LONDON – A full-scale Noah’s Ark is to be constructed in Kentucky, as part of a proposed 100-million-dollars creationism-themed amusement park.

The planned complex will also feature a walled city, a replica of the Tower of Babel, a recreation of a first-century Middle Eastern village, a 500-seat theatre, an aviary, and a ‘journey through biblical history’ … Read more >>>.

Now, WikiLeaks taken offline by ‘domain name system’ provider

LONDON – WikiLeaks went offline again on Friday after the company providing its DNS services decided to terminate the whistleblower website’s account.

The outage comes two days after Amazon Web Services (AWS) decided to end its hosting agreements with WikiLeaks, resulting in the website going offline for several hours until it was moved back to its …. Source  : Now, WikiLeaks taken offline by ‘domain name system’ provider.

‘Shaken’ Pak govt seeks to work out joint civil-military strategy on WikiLeaks expose

ISLAMABAD – Shaken by “Cablegate”, the Pakistan government has convened a meeting of the Defence Committee of the Cabinet (DCC) to deliberate on the crisis.

The DCC meeting will be held on Friday (today) under Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, and attended by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, the three services chiefs, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Brit mum gives birth on back seat of car for the 2nd time

LONDON – A British woman delivered her own baby on the back seat of a car and that too for the second time.

Faye Lygo, a mother-of-five from Blean near Canterbury, Kent, was rushing to the hospital with her husband Carl when baby Rex, weighing 9lb 7oz, popped out in the back of their Land Rover.

Lygo, …. Original article  : Brit mum gives birth on back seat of car for the 2nd time.

Mitt Romney scared to criticise Sarah Palin after seeing her kill fish

WASHINGTON – Republican Party politician Mitt Romney has revealed that he would never ever speak badly of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin especially after he saw how she killed a fish on her show.

Romney, 63, who made an appearance on “The Tonight Show”, was very supportive of Palin, 46, calling her a “remarkable, energetic, powerful … Original article on : Mitt Romney scared to criticise Sarah Palin after seeing her kill fish.

Web bug allows porn sites to hijack history files of visitors

LONDON – A study has found that a web bug that allows sites to hijack the history files of visitors is being used by porn websites.

A survey of 50,000 of the web’s most visited websites by computer science researchers at UC San Diego found 485 sites exploiting the bug to get at browser histories.

They also …. Original article  : Web bug allows porn sites to hijack history files of visitors.

Iran funding Afghan religious-political leaders, Taliban militants: WikiLeaks

KABUL – Secret cables released by the whistleblower website ‘WikiLeaks’ have revealed that Iran is financing a number of Afghan religious and political leaders, grooming Afghan religious scholars, training Taliban militants and even influencing MPs in the country.

The Guardian quoted the cables as saying that a top Afghan President aide, who had reportedly received … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Iran funding Afghan religious-political leaders, Taliban militants: WikiLeaks.

Oz Haat Mela in Delhi to showcase India’s development

NEW DELHI – Australia’s popular NGO mela, “OzHAAT”, is organizing a mela on December 4 at the Australian High Commission grounds in Chanakayapuri.

The mela has a great selection of innovative products produced by NGOs. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. All profits go directly to the charities represented.

“The name OzHAAT is …. Original source  : Oz Haat Mela in Delhi to showcase India’s development.

US’ strategic partnership with Pak to continue despite WikiLeaks fallout: Crowley

WASHINGTON – Despite the fall-out from the deluge of diplomatic cables having been released by whistle-blower website WikiLeaks, the United States expects that cooperation, support and partnership in the US-Pakistan relationship will continue.

During a press briefing, when asked whether the “WikiLeaks documents can or will create any sort of confusion or increased tension between Pakistan …. Source article  : US’ strategic partnership with Pak to continue despite WikiLeaks fallout: Crowley.

Trade union activists burn effigy of Chief Minister Buddhadeb

KOLKATA – The members of Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) burnt effigy of West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and demanded the reopening of closed industries and proper implementation of government jobs.

Hundreds of INTUC activists staged protests here on Thursday and also brunt the effigy TATA group chairman Ratan Tata.

Leaders of the outfit also …. Read the original article  : Trade union activists burn effigy of Chief Minister Buddhadeb.

Unique Identification will bring social inclusion in India, says Nandan Nilekani

NEW DELHI – The Chairman of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Nandan Nilekani, has said that the authority will empower the people of India to take full benefits from welfare schemes, in due course becoming a tool of development and social inclusion.

Addressing the annual Rajinder Mathur Memorial Lecture here on Thursday, Nilekani said: “The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Unique Identification will bring social inclusion in India, says Nandan Nilekani.

Maoists poster campaign in Simdega in Jharkhand

SIMDEGA – Maoists carried out a poster campaign asking people not to participate in the village council polls in Jharkhand’s Simdega District on Thursday.

Ultras pasted hundreds of posters and flyers on walls, trees and buildings.

The posters contained pro-Maoist literature across the town, urging locals to stay away from the ongoing election process.

Superintendent of Police, Simdega, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Maoists poster campaign in Simdega in Jharkhand.

Grameen Bank founder accused of diverting millions of dollars of aid to other projects

DHAKA – Muhammad Yunus, the Bangladeshi economist and the founder of Grameen Bank who received the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2006, has been accused of diverting millions of dollars of aid money from the bank.

The bank was set up by Professor Yunus to provide micro-credit, or small loans, to the poor. The original aim …. Original source  : Grameen Bank founder accused of diverting millions of dollars of aid to other projects.