Breaking News – Newsletter for January 8, 2011

Women ‘queuing up’ to have sex with Singapore Casanova

KUALA LUMPUR – A number of Malaysian women are lining up to bed a Singaporean man after he posted recordings of him having sex with his female partners on his blog.

Apparently, these women want to “check out” Gary Ng’s skill in bed after seeing what he was capable …. Original source  : Women ‘queuing up’ to have sex with Singapore Casanova.

HMS Invincible may become a Chinese disco

LONDON – A Chinese restaurant tycoon wants to turn HMS Invincible, the venerable warship, into a vast nightclub.

Kin Bong Lam has submitted a 5million pounds bid to the Ministry of Defence for Invincible.

The carrier, once flagship of the British fleet, is currently languishing in Portsmouth’s dockyard with her …. Original article  : HMS Invincible may become a Chinese disco.

Foreign Minister Krishna visits Afghanistan

NEW DELHI – External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna will begin his two-day visit to Afghanistan from Saturday.

Krishna is visiting Afghanistan at the invitation of Afghanistan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul.

“The visit is part of the regular high level consultations between the two Governments, …. Read the original article  : Foreign Minister Krishna visits Afghanistan.

TB sufferer given 6 months to live in 1951celebrates diamond wedding

LONDON – A TB sufferer in UK, who had been given just six months to live in 1951, is now celebrating his 60th diamond wedding anniversary.

Terry Capes was so ill with tuberculosis that he arrived at his nupitals on a stretcher.

Doctors had given him just … Read more »»».

Madurai court issues non-bailable warrant against AIADMK leader Panneerselvam

MADURAI – A Madurai court has issued non-bailable warrants against former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam and 19 other All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leaders in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Madurai court issues non-bailable warrant against AIADMK leader Panneerselvam.

Rupam Pathak’s husband backs sexual abuse claim against BJP MLA

IMPHAL – The husband of Rupam Pathak, the woman who stabbed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Bihar’s Purnea district Raj Kishore Kesri to death on Tuesday, has backed her allegation that the politician had raped her on …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

India’s rise welcomed as positive factor: PM

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the world expected India to play a more important role in the global polity and economy as the country’s rise as an emerging nation was seen as a positive factor in international relations.

“The world expects India to play a more important role in the management …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : India’s rise welcomed as positive factor: PM.

Shoeshine man adds lustre to image of Kashmiris

SRINAGAR – Sometimes, the simple story of a man can tell the complex story of an entire people. And that is perhaps so with shoeshine man Shafi Sheikh who has watched events unfold over the decades from his perch at the famed Lal Chowk in this Jammu and Kashmir capital and is described by friends …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Engage overseas young Indians to meet India’s challenges: Pitroda

NEW DELHI – Young overseas Indians should come to India to discover opportunities and meet the challenges of a complex and chaotic land, the prime minister’s advisor on education and innovation Sam Pitroda said Saturday.

There are lots of opportunities for (the) young to come to India in different ways, Pitroda told a session on … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Engage overseas young Indians to meet India’s challenges: Pitroda.

Petha out of bounds at Agra stations

AGRA – The famous Agra petha has disappeared from railway stations in this Taj Mahal city.

Buying a kilo or two of petha — a sweet made out of sugar-soaked pumpkin — has always been a must for passengers of trains that halt in Agra.
Thanks to a raging feud between the railway authorities and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Petha out of bounds at Agra stations.

A taxi with photos of the dead!

SINGAPORE – If you ever visit Singapore and take a ride in a taxi full of photographs, be wary – because they might be pictures of dead people.

Lovell Tan, a Singaporean woman, told citizen journalism website Stomp that she came across a taxi which, on the inside, was decorated with obituary photos, toys and … Original source on Gaea Times at : A taxi with photos of the dead!.

Julian Assange hires PR firm to rebuild ‘ruined’ image

SYDNEY – Julian Assange, the founder of the WikiLeaks website, has appointed a public relations firm after a series of damaging blows to his image.

The whistle blower, who is on bail during his fight to avoid extradition to Sweden over sexual assault allegations, has taken a battering in the media as his personal life is … Original article on : Julian Assange hires PR firm to rebuild ‘ruined’ image.

The mutt who mimicked the Nazi salute and mocked Hitler

LONDON – Documents released by the German Foreign Office have revealed that back in 1941, while the U.S. joined the war after Pearl Harbour and Germany invaded the Soviet Union, the Nazis were busy dealing with a Finnish dog called Jackie.

The papers indicate that Adolf Hitler’s regime was increasingly angry that the animal, which had …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : The mutt who mimicked the Nazi salute and mocked Hitler.

US’ worst fears realised as Pak Govt stalls economic reforms to stay in power

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s governing party has patched its coalition government back together at a steep price that officials in Washington had feared: the collapse of the reforms critical to stabilising the nation’s economy.

Muttaheda Qaumi Movement rejoined the Pakistan People’s Party-led federal government on Friday after its reservations over petroleum prices and reform of the General …. Original source  : US’ worst fears realised as Pak Govt stalls economic reforms to stay in power.

US drone missiles kill six suspected terrorists in North Waziristan

PESHAWAR – Six suspected terrorists were killed in a US drone attack on a vehicle in North Waziristan, according to intelligence officials.

The drone fired four missiles at the vehicle and a house in the Pakistani tribal region on Friday. The identities and nationalities of the suspected terrorists killed in the attack were not known, the … Read more : US drone missiles kill six suspected terrorists in North Waziristan.

Dense fog hits normal life, disrupts air-rail services in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 8 9ANI): Most of the people in national capital woke up this morning to witness dense fog and chilly weather, with reports claiming that the prevailing conditions have disrupted air and rail services.

Air operations at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport were affected due to the dense fog leading to delay … Read more >>.

John Edwards dismisses mistress engagement reports

WASHINGTON – Ex-North Carolina senator John Edwards has denied reports that he is getting married to his longtime mistress Rielle Hunter.

Responding to the National Enquirer’s story that Edwards got engaged to the mother of his lovechild just weeks after the death of his wife, Elizabeth, a source close to the former presidential candidate said that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : John Edwards dismisses mistress engagement reports.

Julian Assange signs ???1m book deal to tell his ‘fascinating life’

LONDON – Julian Assange, the founder of the WikiLeaks website, has signed a one million pounds book deal to tell his life story.

He has signed the deal as he battles extradition over alleged sex offences.

The whistle blower, who is on bail, said that the cash would help him fight charges of sexual assault made by … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Julian Assange signs ???1m book deal to tell his ‘fascinating life’.

Death of a liberal: Pakistan’s decline continues (Comment)

The Islamic fanaticism nurtured by powerful sections of the Pakistani establishment has begun devouring the country itself. The original purpose of encouraging and using such psychotic elements against India has, therefore, been turned on its head.

As much is evident from Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik’s admission that when the killing of the governor of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Death of a liberal: Pakistan’s decline continues (Comment).

Foster parents in Russia may undergo special training

MOSCOW – Terming parenting “a super serious matter”, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said prospective foster parents should undergo mandatory training.

At present, Russia does not have laws regulating training for foster parents.
Russian families wishing to adopt an orphan are not obliged to undergo any special psychological training prior to approval of a formal …. Source  : Foster parents in Russia may undergo special training.