Breaking News – Newsletter for December 7, 2010

50pc Brit parents split up before their children turn 16

LONDON – A study has revealed that half of all Brit parents split up even before their children reach the age of 16.

The research found the collapse of cohabiting relationships, rather than divorce, is to blame for the rise in …. Original article  : 50pc Brit parents split up before their children turn 16.

Escort dies from cocaine binge supplied by Indian origin doctor

MELBOURNE – An Indian origin doctor in Australia has been charged with manslaughter after an escort, who he supplied with a large amount of cocaine, died.

Neurosurgeon Dr Suresh Surendranath Nair is said to have given three prostitutes a huge dose of cocaine, and while two left his Sydney [..] Read the original article: here.

Passengers strip to undies in support, protest of new TSA regulations

WASHINGTON – Ever since the TSA implemented new pat-down security measures, passengers have been trying out different stunts in protest or support of the controversial regulations.

The most eye-catching trend that has emerged however is the number of passengers stripping down to their underwear, Fox News reported.

A …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Yemen diverted US counter-terrorism aid meant to tackle Al Qaeda: WikiLeaks

LONDON – A December 2009 cable sent by the US embassy in Yemeni capital Sanaa, published by WikiLeaks, shows that Yemen deployed a US-funded counter-terrorism unit to fight domestic rebels instead of Al Qaeda.

The counter-terrorism unit was deployed to fight against militant Houthi rebels in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Yemen diverted US counter-terrorism aid meant to tackle Al Qaeda: WikiLeaks.

How ‘womanising’ MP became obsessed with ‘Russian’ women

LONDON – Brit MP Mike Hancock is under the spotlight for his obvious preference to hire Eastern European women as assistants.

The Liberal Democrat MP met Ekaterina Paderina, then 25, on several occasions following the demise of her marriage to retired merchant seaman, Eric Butler, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : How ‘womanising’ MP became obsessed with ‘Russian’ women.

Burmese military junta chief thought of buying Man U: WikiLeaks

Myanmar Junta leader Than Shwe thought about spending a billion dollars to buy out Manchester United when his country was being devastated by Cyclone Nargis, whistle blowing web site WikiLeaks has revealed through exposed US diplomatic cables.

According to The Guardian, Than Shwe was urged to make the bid by his grandson.

The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Burmese military junta chief thought of buying Man U: WikiLeaks.

Pak’s “dysfunctional criminal justice system” threat to international security: ICG

ISLAMABAD/BRUSSELS – Pakistan’s dysfunctional criminal justice system poses serious risks for domestic, regional and international security, and therefore the federal and provincial governments must make its reform a top priority, the International Crisis Group, an independent …. Source article  : Pak’s “dysfunctional criminal justice system” threat to international security: ICG.

Obama criticises Jintao over not condemning North Korea’s provocative actions openly

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has reportedly criticised his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao during a telephonic conversation between the two leaders, saying that Beijing was emboldening North Korea by not challenging its actions in public, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Obama criticises Jintao over not condemning North Korea’s provocative actions openly.

Sarkozy pays tribute to 26/11 martyrs

MUMBAI – French President Nicolas Sarkozy today paid tribute to victims of the 26/11 terror attacks and called upon Pakistani authorities to show that they are resolute in combating terrorism.

Speaking at a special memorial service held at the Trident-Oberoi Hotel, which had along with Taj Mahal Hotel, bore the brunt … Read : Sarkozy pays tribute to 26/11 martyrs.

Rain In Chennai Continues Unabated

CHENNAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The city of Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu are reeling under the onslaught of heavy rainfall for the past few days. The heavy downpour has left many dead while thousands have been rendered homeless. The torrential rains which have been triggered due to the low pressure in the Bay … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rain In Chennai Continues Unabated.

US aiming to prosecute WikiLeaks founder Assange over diplomatic cables release

WASHINGTON – US Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. has reportedly authorised “significant” actions aimed at prosecuting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange over the release of thousands of diplomatic cables.

Holder, who did not specify what these actions might be, also said his justice department was examining ways to stop the flow of leaked cables.

“The lives of …. Read the original article  : here.

Leaked Wikileaks’ cables list ‘vital US security’ facilities

WASHINGTON – Secret US diplomatic cables released by the whistleblower website ‘Wikileaks’ have revealed a long list of key facilities around the world that the US describes as vital to its national security.

According to the BBC, the list includes pipelines, communication and transport hubs.

Besides, a number of BAE Systems plants involved in joint weapons …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Leaked Wikileaks’ cables list ‘vital US security’ facilities.

Indians getting preference over black students at Oxford University

LONDON – A report prepared by the UK admissions body, Ucas, has claimed that Indian students are getting preference compared to black candidates for undergraduate courses at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, as far as admissions are concerned.

Oxford’s breakdown of its latest undergraduate admissions figures, published on its website reveals a total of …. Read the original article  : here.

North India reels under severe cold wave

NEW DELHI – An intense cold wave continues to grip north India with several regions facing extremely low temperatures.

The temperature in New Delhi plunged to 7.9 degree Celsius this morning.

In Haryana, the minimum temperature at Hissar dipped to 3.2 degrees Celsius, which is three notches below normal range.

According to the Met Department, Narnaul also …. Read the original article  : North India reels under severe cold wave.

2G scam: JPC demand continues to stall Parliament

NEW DELHI – The deadlock in Parliament over the 2G scam continued for the 18th straight day on Tuesday, with the opposition remaining adamant on their demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe.

United Progressive Alliance (UPA) partners like the Trinamool Congress also joined the opposition in demanding a JPC investigation into the scam. The … Read more : 2G scam: JPC demand continues to stall Parliament.

US lobbied UN climate head Pachauri to block Iranian scientist’: WikiLeaks

NEW YORK – Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, the chairman of the United Nations Inter-Inter-GPCC, was asked by US diplomats to help scupper the election of Dr Mostafa Jafari to the co-chairmanship of an IPCC “core working group”, the whistle-blowing web site, WikiLeaks, has stated.

Dr Pachauri, a 70-year-old Indian engineer who has headed the UN-affiliated panel since …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US lobbied UN climate head Pachauri to block Iranian scientist’: WikiLeaks.

Preventing gridlock – developing next generation internet infrastructure

LONDON – To keep pace with society’s ever increasing data-transmission requirements, the University of Southampton is leading a new project that is set to develop the next generation of internet infrastructure to enhance the capacity of broadband core networks, providing increased bandwidth of 100 times current capacity.

The 11.8m Euro MODE-GAP project, funded under the EU … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Preventing gridlock – developing next generation internet infrastructure.

Scottish artist wins Turner Prize for sound installation

LONDON – Susan Philipsz, a Scottish artist, has become the first person to win Turner Prize for sound installation.

Philipsz records herself singing 16th century laments and plays them in unusual locations, including supermarket aisles and a series of bridges over the Clyde in Glasgow.

The judges said her work, ‘Lowlands’, “provokes both intellectual and instinctive responses …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Scottish artist wins Turner Prize for sound installation.

Flowers exhibition attracts visitors in Jaipur

JAIPUR – Hundreds of visitors thronged to see over 200 varieties of Guldaudi flowers put on display in an ongoing exhibition in Jaipur.

Around 218 varieties of Guldaudi flowers were displayed in around 4000 pots which were categorised in 125 groups.

The organiser of the exhibition, Rajasthan University Garden, has earned Rs. 2, 00,000 with the sale … Original article on : Flowers exhibition attracts visitors in Jaipur.

Jaganmohan Reddy to launch new political party in 45 days

KADAPA – Days after resigning from the Congress, Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Tuesday announced that he will launch a new political party in 45 days.

Talking to reporters here, Reddy said: “I will be launching a new political party in 45 days.”

He claimed the late YSR’s supporters would bless and support his new …. Source article  : Jaganmohan Reddy to launch new political party in 45 days.