Breaking News – Newsletter for December 20, 2010

Wen’s speech in parliament ‘alarm bells’ to Pak’s enemies: Malik

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has described Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s speech to the joint sitting of the country’s parliament as a strong message to the enemies of Pakistan.

Addressing the media after the speech, Malik said that it reflected the emotional attachment of the Chinese government with the government and people of Pakistan.

He …. Original source  : Wen’s speech in parliament ‘alarm bells’ to Pak’s enemies: Malik.

Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis teaches Gita and Upanishads

NEVADA – Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis (Indiana, USA) has been reportedly teaching ancient Hindu scriptures Bhagavad-Gita and Upanishads.

It has also reportedly been offering Hinduism class; teaching its origins, distinctive beliefs, practices and contemporary status.

Well known Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, described Seminary’s action as “a step in the … Read more »».

Winter Solstice Coincides With Lunar Eclipse

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- NASA experts say that after 456 years Lunar Eclipse and Winter Solstice are going to coincide with each other this year. The sky-gazers are all geared up to see the rare occasion which is scheduled to take place, early Tuesday. The experts say that Winter Solstice is the shortest day in …. Source  : Winter Solstice Coincides With Lunar Eclipse.

Heathrow Airport To Resume Operation

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- London’s Heathrow Airport remained largely shut on Sunday owing to the unfavorable weather conditions that has been prevailing in United Kingdom for the last few days. The heavy snowfall along with blizzards forced authorities to terminate the flight operation on Sunday with only a limited number of flights landing in … Read more »».

Now, take a lunch break to get sterilized in secret!

LONDON – Women are these days opting for secret ‘lunch hour breaks’, where instead of the usual lunch, they get themselves sterilization appointments.

A private clinic claims it is the first in the country to offer a “walk in – walk out” ten minute procedure which permanently renders a woman infertile, without leaving any scars.

“Women can …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Julian Assange has groupie sex fan following like that of Mick Jagger

MELBOURNE – WikiLeaks founder’s former colleague has claimed that Julian Assange had a groupie following like that of Rolling Stones frontman and lothario Mick Jagger.

The description of Assange’s attraction to women came as Britain’s Mail on Sunday claims the two women who say they were sexually assaulted by the WikiLeaks editor would never have complained … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Julian Assange has groupie sex fan following like that of Mick Jagger.

Tanzanian prosecutor investigating BAE “dirty deal”‘feared for life’: Wikileaks

DODOMA – Edward Hoseah, the Tanzanian prosecutor investigating a “dirty deal” by BAE to sell Tanzania an overpriced radar system, told US diplomats that “his life may be in danger,” according to secret US diplomatic cables released by the whistleblower website … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Tanzanian prosecutor investigating BAE “dirty deal” ‘feared for life’: Wikileaks.

Manmohan Singh asks Pakistan to stop exporting terror

BURARI – The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday said friendly relations with Pakistan is possible only when it stops anti-India activities on its soil.

Addressing the Congress plenary session at Burari in northwest Delhi, Dr. Singh said: “We want friendly relations with Pakistan …. Read the original article  : Manmohan Singh asks Pakistan to stop exporting terror.

Manmohan Singh sees end-March inflation at 5.5 percent

BURARI – The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday said that the rate of inflation would be curbed by early next year to settle at 5.5 percent.

Addressing the Congress plenary session at Burari in northwest Delhi, Dr. Singh said: “We made all efforts … Read more : Manmohan Singh sees end-March inflation at 5.5 percent.

Zardari extends hand of friendship to Nawaz for Pak’s development

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has urged Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif to shun his party’s differences with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).

In a letter, written in response to a letter sent by Nawaz on November 10, Zardari …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Zardari extends hand of friendship to Nawaz for Pak’s development.

‘Egyptian President Mubarak ‘turned down’ black-market nuclear weapons deal’

CAIRO – Maged Abdelaziz, Egypt’s ambassador to the UN said that the country’s President Hosni Mubarak had ‘turned down’ a black-market nuclear weapons deal following the collapse of the Soviet Union, according to secret US diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks.

Egypt was reportedly …. Read the original article  : ‘Egyptian President Mubarak ‘turned down’ black-market nuclear weapons deal’.

Oz teacher banned for telling kids to ‘f- off and go home’

BRISBANE – A former Queensland teacher has been banned from reapplying for teaching registration for at least a year after he was found misbehaving with his students.

According to evidence presented to a tribunal, David Doherty, of Wondal told Year Three students they should “f— off and … Read more »».

Wills, Kate wedding memorabilia up for grabs, but sans couple’s pics on it

LONDON – The official wedding memorabilia of the royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton is up for grabs but without the couple’s faces on it.

The plate, tankard and pillbox are decorated with an entwined “C” and “W” plus doves, white ribbons and hearts in silver, gold and grey, …. Original source  : Wills, Kate wedding memorabilia up for grabs, but sans couple’s pics on it.

‘Yemen’s radioactive products were easy al-Qaeda targets’: Wikileaks

SANA’A – A senior Yemeni government official had told US diplomats that poor security at the country’s main store of radioactive products could give terrorists an easy access to dangerous materials, according to the whistleblower website ‘Wikileaks’.

The Guardian quoted the official as saying … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Yemen’s radioactive products were easy al-Qaeda targets’: Wikileaks.

Lunar Eclipse 2010 Gets Attention

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Though the sky-gazers are all geared up to witness the total Lunar Eclipse 2010 on early Tuesday, National Weather Service reported that clouds might hamper the visibility this time. The eclipse is set to begin at 12:33 a.m. but sadly the weather forecast states that there might be shower on Monday …. Source article  : Lunar Eclipse 2010 Gets Attention.

Premier Wen’s visits to India, Pakistan produced strategic, fruitful results: Chinese FM

BEIJING – Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said on Sunday that Premier Wen Jiabao’s visits to India and Pakistan from Dec. 15 to Dec. 19 were fruitful and successful with rich achievements.

Yang, who accompanied Wen on his visits, told reporters … Read : Premier Wen’s visits to India, Pakistan produced strategic, fruitful results: Chinese FM.

Somali pirate ranked fourth richest in global shipping business

LONDON – A Somali pirate has been ranked alongside a billionaire trade magnate and the Chinese transport minister as among the most powerful people in shipping.

The Lloyd’s List ranking of the 100 top people in the global shipping business is one of the most respected sources in …. Source  : Somali pirate ranked fourth richest in global shipping business.

‘Blame-game’ over CIA’s Pak station chief leak to harm ‘fragile democracy’ Pak: Kerry

WASHINGTON – US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, John Kerry, has rejected the claims that the pull out of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)’s station chief from Pakistan was a ‘major setback’, and called for an end to heaping blame on Islamabad for the development.

“I don’t believe … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Blame-game’ over CIA’s Pak station chief leak to harm ‘fragile democracy’ Pak: Kerry.

Biden says “high-tech terrorist” Assange to face prosecution in America

LONDON – Terming Wikileaks founder Julian Assange a “high-tech terrorist”, US Vice President Joe Biden has said that the journalist is facing prosecution in America for leaking secret cables.

The Telegraph quoted Biden as saying that officials in the US Justice Department … Read more >>>.

South Korea starts artillery exercises

SEOUL – South Korea’s armed forces Monday began a live-fire artillery exercise on an island near the disputed maritime border despite threats of retaliation from North Korea, a media report said.

A defence ministry spokesman said the drills would last less than two hours, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported.
An official from South Korea’s … Read more >>.