Breaking News – Newsletter for December 27, 2010

Monday, December 27, 2010

Plot to blow up UK Parliament unearthed

LONDON – Terror suspects were planning to bomb the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament, but the attempt was foiled successfully.

The men, arrested in raids at houses in Birmingham, Stoke, Cardiff and London, had already carried out scouting missions.

Sources … Read more »»».

Lutheran Church welcomes Hindu leader on Christmas Eve

NEVADA – In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed was welcomed by a Lutheran Church in Nevada (USA) on Christmas Eve, where he attended the Christmas Eve Candlelight Celebration.

Senior Pastor Carl F. Wilfrid of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in …. Original article : Lutheran Church welcomes Hindu leader on Christmas Eve.

Lahore Fort facing decay, laments Pakistani daily

ISLAMABAD – The Lahore Fort, which is a “16th-century jewel of Mughal architecture and has but one rival in the subcontinent the Agra Fort” in India, is facing decay, a leading Pakistani daily has said.

An editorial in the Dawn Monday said that a wedding function on the historical Lahore Fort premises “by a party …. Original source : Lahore Fort facing decay, laments Pakistani daily.

NATO-Pak to hold ‘more hammer and anvil operations’ on Pak-Afghan border: Petraeus

KHOST – The commander of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, General David Petraeus, has said that there will be more coordinated military operations on both sides of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

Petraeus said that there had already been coordinated operations, with Pakistani forces on one side and NATO and Afghan troops on the other.

“We want …. Source article on Gaea Times at : NATO-Pak to hold ‘more hammer and anvil operations’ on Pak-Afghan border: Petraeus.

Obama pays surprise Christmas visit to Marines in Hawaii

NEW YORK – Third year in a row, the US President Barack Obama paid a surprise visit to a Marine base to show gratitude to the troops for their sacrifices, including being away from their families during holidays.

The president, along with his wife, Michelle Obama, spent more than an hour shaking hands and hugging service … Read more : Obama pays surprise Christmas visit to Marines in Hawaii.

UN Secretary General condemns ‘abhorrent attack of terrorism’ in Pak

NEW YORK – United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Saturday’s “abhorrent attack of terrorism” in Pakistan, in which a female suicide bomber killed 46 people queuing to receive food aid.

“The Secretary General was appalled to learn about a terrorist attack outside the WFP food distribution centre in Khar,” the Daily Times quoted his … Original article on : UN Secretary General condemns ‘abhorrent attack of terrorism’ in Pak.

Two arms suppliers to West Bengal Maoists nabbed in Lucknow

LUCKNOW – The Uttar Pradesh police seized arms believed to be meant for Maoist rebels in West Bengal in a raid here on Sunday.

Acting on a tip, the STF (Special Task Force) of Uttar Pradesh intercepted a car in which arms were being smuggled.

Two arms suppliers were traveling in the car.

During the operation, one accomplice …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Maoists kill CRPF constable in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR – A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed and two others injured in an attack by Maoists in the jungle areas of Chhattisgarh’s restive Bastar region.

The gun battle took place when the Maoists had blocked the way to Karalpaul and were surveying the vehicles on that way.

Some CRPF soldiers alerted their … Read : Maoists kill CRPF constable in Chhattisgarh.

Gujjars call for Ajmer shutdown

NEW DELHI – Gujjars have called for a shutdown in Ajmer on Monday after talks with Rajasthan Government remained inconclusive.

The State Energy Minister Jitendra Singh held first round of discussion with the Gujjar community headed by their leader Kirori Singh Bainsla on Sunday night.

Both the sides described talks as positive but they could not arrive … Read more »»».

Mumbai Police issues look out notice for Lashkar terrorist

MUMBAI – The Mumbai Police on Monday issued a look-out notice for one of the four terrorists who are suspected to be holed up in the city to carry out strikes during the New Year.

The Police are suspecting that the suspect Mahfooz Alam might be planning to leave the city today, following which the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mumbai Police issues look out notice for Lashkar terrorist.

Nevada Governor honors Hindu leader for “exemplary” interfaith work

NEVADA – Well known religious statesman Rajan Zed has been honored by Nevada (USA) Governor with a certificate for his work in interfaith dialogue.

Certificate of Appreciation signed by Nevada Governor and presented to Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, states: “For exemplary service in building a dialogue between the various faiths …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Nevada Governor honors Hindu leader for “exemplary” interfaith work.

Brazilian woman declared dead by hospital wakes up in funeral parlour

LONDON – A Brazilian woman, who was declared dead at a hospital, escaped being buried alive when she woke up in a funeral parlour hours before she was to be interred.

Maria Das Dores Conceicao, 88, had arrived at the hospital in a very critical state, and after she received treatment, the doctors decided that they … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brazilian woman declared dead by hospital wakes up in funeral parlour.

Andhra Congress demands setting up of Telangana State

HYDERABAD – The State unit of the Congress in Andhra has supported the demand for the formation of a Telangana State and some members of the State Congress said on Monday that they were prepared to quit their posts for the cause and also went on a “Gandhian fast”.

The demand comes just days before …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Andhra Congress demands setting up of Telangana State.

For Brit ladies, the perfect man is handsome, clever, rich and funny!

LONDON – A new survey has revealed that British women prefer their perfect boyfriend to be tall, blue-eyed, and muscular with a hairy chest. But the list doesn’t end there.

He must also be good looking, clean shaven with short dark hair, have a small bottom and take care of his body, reports the Daily Express.

But …. Source article on Gaea Times at : For Brit ladies, the perfect man is handsome, clever, rich and funny!.

Legal system discriminates against Christians: Bishop of Winchester

LONDON – Bishop of Winchester Michael Scott-Joynt has claimed that Human Rights Act may be protecting the rights of minority groups, but is also encouraging judges and politicians to discriminate against Christians in an increasingly secular society.

According to the Daily Mail, the bishop said that while he ‘generally welcomed’ the Human Rights Act, …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Legal system discriminates against Christians: Bishop of Winchester.

UN suspends food aid in Pak following suicide attack till situation stabilizes

PESHAWAR – The World Food Program (WFP), the food aid branch of the United Nations, has temporarily shut down operations in the northwest region of Pakistan following a suicide bombing that killed 46 people in one of its depots in Bajaur.

“Our staff will resume its work as soon as the situation normalizes,” the Wall … Original article on : UN suspends food aid in Pak following suicide attack till situation stabilizes.

Nawaz accuses Muttahida Qaumi Movement of killings in Karachi

LAHORE – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has accused the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) of killing innocent people in Karachi.

“Is it a revolution that MQM leader Imran Farooq is murdered in London and dozens of people are killed in Karachi in its reaction?” the Daily Times quoted Nawaz, as saying.

Farooq …. Source article : Nawaz accuses Muttahida Qaumi Movement of killings in Karachi.