Breaking News – Newsletter for January 10, 2011

China to overturn death sentences if evidence obtained through torture

BEIJING – China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) would reportedly overturn death sentences in cases where evidence was collected by illegal means in a bid to limit applications for capital punishment and pressurise local courts to check evidences more strictly.

The China Daily quoted SPC Vice-President Zhang Jun as saying … Read more »»».

Pak minorities term slain liberal politician Taseer as ‘Shaheed-e-Haq’

ISLAMABAD – The minority communities in Pakistan have termed slain Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer as ‘Shaheed-e-Haq’ for his outburst against the extremist forces, and for protecting the rights of minorities in the country.

The minorities observed Sunday as the ‘Solidarity Day’ to … Original article on : Pak minorities term slain liberal politician Taseer as ‘Shaheed-e-Haq’.

Nazi mass murderer shielded from justice for 10-yrs by West German intelligence

LONDON – Adolf Eichmann, who was the supreme logistical mastermind of the Nazi Holocaust of six million Jews, is said to have been shielded from justice for a decade by West German intelligence.

Newly released documents from a Munich archive revealed the intelligence services of both America and Germany knew where Eichmann was hiding almost a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nazi mass murderer shielded from justice for 10-yrs by West German intelligence.

Hitler’s propaganda chief Goebbels revealed as a ’sex-crazed lothario’

LONDON – A book has revealed that Nazi Germany’s propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels, who walked with a limp, had scores of affairs and was a lothario nicknamed “the ram”.

The book, written by Peter Longerich, a history professor at the University of London, is the first work to address Goebbels as more than simply the propaganda …. Read the original article  : here.

World’s oldest dad, 94, puts ‘3-times-a-night’ sex life on hold to raise newborn

LONDON – Indian farmer Ramjeet Raghav, who became the world’s oldest father at 94, has put his ‘three-times-a-night’ sex life on hold.

And the reason is that he and his wife Shakuntala want to focus on raising their new son Karamjit.

“I’m healthy and I enjoy sex with my wife. I think it’s very important for …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : World’s oldest dad, 94, puts ‘3-times-a-night’ sex life on hold to raise newborn.

UK tour firm slammed for $3100 Adolf Hitler tour

MELBOURNE – A British tour company has been slammed over plans for a luxury 3,100 dollars package tour of sites relating to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler.

Historians seem to be divided over the 30 members, eight-day trip, with some saying it will become a ‘perverse pilgrimage’, reports News.com.au.

The trip, scheduled for June and titled ‘Face of …. Source article  : UK tour firm slammed for $3100 Adolf Hitler tour.

Now, hi-tech material undies that promise girls perfect hourglass figures

LONDON – Lingerie firm Ultimo has launched a new range of undies that promises to give women perfect hourglass figures.

The undies are created from top-secret hi-tech material, and the firm claims they not only boost breasts by two-cup sizes, but also slim the waist and stomach, the Sun reported.

The Instant Body Fixer has been described … Read : Now, hi-tech material undies that promise girls perfect hourglass figures.

US scientist figures out what would be perfect performance in sports

LONDON – A sports scientist in the US has worked out what would be the perfect performance in sports like golf, running, swimming, and others.

John Brenkus, who presents Sport Science on satellite channel ESPN, used statistics to find out how records have been broken over the years, the Sun reported.

He also took into account what …. Original source  : US scientist figures out what would be perfect performance in sports.

Call to allow Malay-Indian workers staying abroad to return to country within 30 days

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Maicci) has reportedly proposed that foreign workers of Indian origin should be allowed to return and work in the country within 30 days.

The Star quoted President K.K. Eswaran as saying that the chamber had made the proposal to the Home Ministry.

“We have …. Source article  : Call to allow Malay-Indian workers staying abroad to return to country within 30 days.

Noted writer explores lives of Indians in South Africa

NEW DELHI – South Africa is a rainbow nation with complexities of colours and strands of life, says noted vernacular writer Kusum Ansal, who has come out with her new book “Beyond Silence”.

Published in both Hindi and English, the novel was released in the capital Sunday. The book is a vivid description of …. Source  : Noted writer explores lives of Indians in South Africa.

China betrayed friendship, says Farooq on reported Chinese incursion

JAMMU – China had “betrayed the concept of friendship”, union minister Farooq Abdullah has said amid reports of “incursions” into Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ladakh region.

China has betrayed the concept of friendship despite the fact that the Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao had promised friendship during his visit to India, Abdullah …. Original source  : China betrayed friendship, says Farooq on reported Chinese incursion.

Four children injured in Delhi factory explosion

NEW DELHI – Four children suffered burn injuries when a drum containing chemicals exploded in a south-east Delhi factory today.

According to sources, the incident was reported from a factory in Okhla Phase-II at around 9 a.m.

The exact reason for the explosion is being investigated.

The injured children have been rushed to a nearby hospital. (ANI)
… Read : Four children injured in Delhi factory explosion.

Gorkhaland demand revived, calls for shutdown

SILIGURI – Renewing demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland, the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has called for a prolonged shutdown beginning from January 12.

Announcing the decision, party general secretary Roshan Giri has said that the first shutdown would be from January 12 to 15.

“This would be followed by a second shutdown from January 19 to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Gorkhaland demand revived, calls for shutdown.

Hindu guru Swami Nithyananda admits ’sleeping with more than 20 women’

KUALA LUMPUR – A Hindu guru embroiled in a sex scandal has admitted to sleeping with more than 20 women, including a Tamil porn actress.

According to Sin Chew Daily, those who had sex with Swami Nithyananda included his female disciples, some of whom were from Singapore, reports the Star Online.

The scandal came to light … Read more : Hindu guru Swami Nithyananda admits ’sleeping with more than 20 women’.

Tribals clash on Assam-Meghalaya border, nine killed

GUWAHATI – Clashes between Garo and Rabha tribals along the Assam-Meghalaya boundary showed no signs of respite with the death toll rising to nine following the death of two more persons.

According to official sources, two persons were killed in a group clash at village Gendabari under Agia police station in Goalpara district, while … Read more >>>.

India’s own first supersonic fighter Tejas handed to Air Force

BANGALORE – India’s own first supersonic multi-role combat aircraft Tejas, meant to replace MiG 21s and MiG 23s, was handed to the Air Force on Monday after initial operational clearance.

The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), considered to be the world’s smallest military aircraft with a single seat, is among top eight aircraft in the world … Original source on Gaea Times at : India’s own first supersonic fighter Tejas handed to Air Force.

Mammoth Pak rally demands Taseer assassin’s release, Blasphemy Law bill withdrawal

KARACHI – A conglomerate of religious and politico-religious parties organised a mammoth “Tahaffuz Namoos-e-Risalat” rally in the Pakistani metropolis on Sunday, and demanded of the government to immediately withdraw the private bill seeking amendments in the controversial Blasphemy Law.

Hundreds of thousands of people belonging to all religious schools of thought attended the rally and warned … Read more >>>.

Detained Arizona shooting suspect “planned to assassinate Giffords”

WASHINGTON – Evidence seized from the house of Jared Lee Loughner, the primary suspect in connection with the deadly shooting in Tucson in the United States, has revealed that he had planned to ‘assassinate’ Representative Gabrielle Giffords, according to documents filed in the Federal District Court in Phoenix.

Giffords, an Arizona Democrat, and 18 others were …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Detained Arizona shooting suspect “planned to assassinate Giffords”.

Coalition with PPP intact but political crisis not over yet: PML-N

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) has said it has decided not to force Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) ministers out of the Punjab Government, but warned that the political crisis is not over yet.

PML-N spokesman Ahsan Iqbal said that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had assured party chief Nawaz Sharif that the PPP-led government …. Original article  : Coalition with PPP intact but political crisis not over yet: PML-N.

US underestimated China’s military modernization: Gates

WASHINGTON – US Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, who is on a three-day visit to China, has said that his country was surprised by the pace of China’s military development, adding that the American intelligence has underestimated elements of Beijing’s military modernization.

“We’ve been watching these developments all along. I’ve been concerned about the development …. Original source  : US underestimated China’s military modernization: Gates.