Breaking News – Newsletter for December 5, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Death Anniversary Tomorrow
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The 54th death anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar would be observed across the country on Monday. As large number of followers of the iconic political leader are expected to converge at the Chaitya Bhoomi at Shivaji Park in Mumbai to pay their floral tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the city authorities … Read more »»».
Westminster Abbey to get makeover in time for the royal wedding
LONDON – The wedding venue for Prince William and Kate Middleton, Westminster Abbey, is set to get a makeover.
The Abbey, which is expected to host up to 3,000 guests at the royal wedding in April, including Royals and heads of state from around the world, will undergo a major conservation programme to restore its most … Read : Westminster Abbey to get makeover in time for the royal wedding.
WikiLeaks “a rapist’s propaganda” for ‘maligning’ all nations: Saudi envoy
ISLAMABAD – Slamming the release of secret diplomatic cables by whistle blower website WikiLeaks for ‘maligning the leadership of every country’, a senior Saudi diplomat has called the website “a rapist’s propaganda”.
“If any body takes a piece of paper, writes his malicious ideas on it, and posts them at a website, what would you call … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : WikiLeaks “a rapist’s propaganda” for ‘maligning’ all nations: Saudi envoy.
Asfandyar rejects WikiLeaks reports of Kayani offering him presidency
ISLAMABAD – Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali Khan has dismissed whistle-blower website WikiLeaks’ reports that said Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani had offered him to become the president of Pakistan.
Talking to journalists, Asfandyar said the reports about other politicians were also baseless, the Dawn reports.
He, however, acknowledged that President Asif Ali Zardari … Original source on Gaea Times at : Asfandyar rejects WikiLeaks reports of Kayani offering him presidency.
An American “university” offering online Ph. D. in Hinduism
NEVADA – Almeda University is now offering online “Doctor of Philosophy in Hinduism”.
Its announcement says: “Hinduism is a religion of deep history and complex spirituality, with unique philosophical and metaphysical components that are typically explored only on a surface level in Western analysis of religion. Almeda University is proud to fill this disconcerting void by … Read more »»».
Nikki Haley to endorse 2012 presidential Republican candidate
WASHINGTON – Nikki Haley, the Indian-origin politician in America, has said that she would endorse a presidential candidate before the primaries.
Politico quoted South Carolina Governor-elect Haley as saying that she would make her pick “only after every one of them has had the opportunity to go out and meet with the constituents of South Carolina … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Nikki Haley to endorse 2012 presidential Republican candidate.
Australians strip for charity
SYDNEY – Nearly 300 Australians Sunday stripped down to their underwear and paraded through Sydney in an attempt to break a world record and raise money for a charity.
The group of 278 men and women walked from Sydney’s Martin Place to the Opera House to raise 70,000 Australian dollars ($90,3146) for the Australian Indigenous …. Source article : Australians strip for charity.
Kids named ‘Beth’ and ‘Josh’ top naughty list
LONDON – Ever wondered what’s in the name? Well, a lot actually, reveals a new survey.
It has found that kids with certain names are among the worst behaved in class, reports the Sun.
The study by School Stickers, who make reward badges for pupils, found Abigail and Jacob were top teachers’ pets.
But Joshua did well, unlike … Read more : Kids named ‘Beth’ and ‘Josh’ top naughty list.
Pak agreed to share information on Mumbai attacks with India: WikiLeaks
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan had agreed to share information with India on the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, a diplomatic cable released by whistle-blower website WikiLeaks has revealed.
ISI Director General Pasha had “concurred in the release of the “tearline” information to be passed to the Indians,” said the leaked cable, which was classified as ’secret’ by the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Pak agreed to share information on Mumbai attacks with India: WikiLeaks.
Women to serve on Royal Navy submarines for first time
LONDON – For the very first time, the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet is preparing to open its doors to women.
Wrens have served on surface ships since the Navy lifted its ban on women crew 20 years ago, but they have remained outlawed from the ’silent service’ because of fears that their reproductive organs and unborn …. Source : Women to serve on Royal Navy submarines for first time.
UK snow: 7 stuck in pub keeping their spirits high by eating, drinking
LONDON – Seven people have been stuck inside a pub for the past nine days after the building was engulfed by 16ft snow drifts.
The five staff and two local residents have been in the ultimate lock-in at The Lion Inn in Blakey Ridge, North Yorkshire.
They have been cut off since last Friday when heavy snow …. Source : Gaea News Network.
India was concerned with China’s “newly pugnacious” foreign policy: Wikileaks
BEIJING – The whistleblower website Wikileaks’ recent secret releases of US diplomatic cables have revealed that European diplomats, including India, were “most vocal” that China’s “newly pugnacious” foreign policy is “losing friends worldwide”.
According to the Guardian, the US ambassador to Beijing had argued in a cable last February that the country’s foreign policy has failed … Original source on Gaea Times at : India was concerned with China’s “newly pugnacious” foreign policy: Wikileaks.
WikiLeaks expose no ’sacred scriptures’ or ‘divine revelations’: Pak minister
ISLAMABAD – The diplomatic cables released by whistle-blower website WikiLeaks are not ’sacred scriptures’ or ‘divine revelations’ that those should be believed, Federal Minister for Information Qamar Zaman Kaira has said.
“Relations of countries stand on ground realities instead of propositions,” Geo News reported Kaira, as saying, on the occasion of International Disabled People’s Day.
Musharraf wanted technocrat-led Pak govt within months of 2008 elections: WikiLeaks
LAHORE – Just after six months of the 2008 general elections in Pakistan, former president Pervez Musharraf was mulling to replace the freshly elected government with that of technocrats, a diplomatic cable released by whistle-blower website WikiLeaks has revealed.
According to a July 25, 2008 cable, in view of the weakening relations between PML-N chief Nawaz …. Read the original article : Musharraf wanted technocrat-led Pak govt within months of 2008 elections: WikiLeaks.
Paint-peeling Naga Viper chili pepper set to become world’s spiciest
NEW YORK – The Naga Viper will soon be named the hottest chili in the world.
The Naga Viper, a cross between three of the hottest exiting varieties, is so hot that it can strip paint.erald Fowler, who runs the Chili Pepper Company in Cumbria, England, created the new species, reports the New York Daily … Original source on Gaea Times at : Paint-peeling Naga Viper chili pepper set to become world’s spiciest.
Al-Qaeda planned to use poisoned perfume to kill Saudi govt. officials
LONDON – Al-Qaeda militants planned to kill Saudi government and security officials by using poisoned perfumes to their offices.
The group also “planned to rob banks and companies to finance their operations,” Saudi authorities said on Saturday.
Last month Saudi Arabia said it had captured 149 al-Qaeda militants in recent months who were raising money and recruiting … Read more : Al-Qaeda planned to use poisoned perfume to kill Saudi govt. officials.
Maharashtra govt announces Rs 1000 cr compensation to farmers
NAGPUR – Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has announced a compensation of Rs 1000 crore to farmers who lost their crops due to untimely rains in the state.
Chavan said that such destructive rainfall affected many areas and farmers of the state.
“According to the figures we have, around 5, 44, 000 hectares of land was affected …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Maharashtra govt announces Rs 1000 cr compensation to farmers.
Five Maoists arrested in West Bengal
KOLKATA – In a major boost to anti-Maoist operation, a Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal arrested five Maoists including a senior rebel.
Three top leaders and a Maoist supporter were nabbed from Maidan area in Kolkata, and another state committee member was picked up from Howrah railway station.
“Sudip Chongdar (CPI-Maoist state secretary) and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Five Maoists arrested in West Bengal.
Assange bitterly disappointed with Oz Govt over barring his entry to country
CANBERRA – Julian Assange, founder of the whistleblower website ‘WikiLeaks’, still considers Australia his home, but said that the Government of that country is not keen on calling him back following his website’s release of 250,000 confidential US government cables.
Assange also alleged that Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and the Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, have made … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Assange bitterly disappointed with Oz Govt over barring his entry to country.
Brit man in Bin Laden mask gets cop rap
LONDON – A Brit man has been warned his car could be confiscated after police spotted him driving in an Osama Bin Laden mask.
Stephen Taylor, 54, wore the mask as a joke to get a laugh from some teenagers, but he drove off with it still on, reports the Sun.
Officers clocked him and … Read more »»».