Breaking News – Newsletter for January 11, 2011

Richard Winters Passes Away

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Former Army officer of United States Major Richard “Dick” D. Winters breathed his last on January 2 in central Pennsylvania, his family friend announced the news on Monday. Retired Army Col. Cole Kingseed, who was a close friend of Major Richard Winters said that the officer was laid to rest at …. Source  : Richard Winters Passes Away.

Nagpur farmers protest against ban put on export of agricultural products

NAGPUR – Farmers in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district protested on Monday against the export ban of various agricultural products by the state government.

Opposing the government’s decision to ban export of cotton and onion, agitated farmers under the leadership of state …. Original source  : Nagpur farmers protest against ban put on export of agricultural products.

Indians face problem in meeting relatives in Pakistan due to non-clearance of papers

POONCH – Residents of Jammu and Kashmir have been facing problems in meeting with their relatives in Pakistan due to non-clearance of papers in Islamabad.

Mumtaz Khan, in-charge of a cross border bus service agency, said that there has been severe drop in the number of passengers …. Source  : Indians face problem in meeting relatives in Pakistan due to non-clearance of papers.

First Asian aid caravan returns successfully to Delhi

NEW DELHI – The first Asian caravan that went to Gaza with aid has reached to New Delhi.

The caravan, which included 120 people from 17 countries, also had an eight-month-old baby on board along with a 70-year-old.

In face of heavy odds and the dangers along the route, the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Turkish students protest faculty being fired over porno thesis

NEW DELHI – Around 600 Turkish students have protested in front of Bilgi University in Istanbul after the decision was taken to fire three of its faculty for allowing a student to film a porno as his graduation thesis.

The students demanded [..] Read the original article: here.

Man blames Viagra, wife’s menopause for filming women in changing room

LONDON – A middle-aged man in Britain, who escaped being jailed after he filmed women in a changing room at a leisure centre, has blamed Viagra and his wife’s menopause for his perverted behaviour.

Neil Smith, 57, was caught while filming a woman, who …. Source article  : Man blames Viagra, wife’s menopause for filming women in changing room.

Indian’s sham UK marriage exposed after bride-to-be beds another man

LONDON – An Indian man’s plan to stage a fake marriage to a Latvian woman in Britain has been exposed after the bride-to-be was caught in bed with another man.

Irina Iljina, 22, from Latvia, was due to marry Indian national Parminder Singh, 22, on December 17, and as …. Original article  : Indian’s sham UK marriage exposed after bride-to-be beds another man.

Brit grandma, 56, promises wedding to 9th toyboy is for keeps

LONDON – A grandmother in Britain, who is set to marry for the ninth time, has insisted that the marriage, to a toyboy 32-years her junior, will last forever.

Pat Higgins, 56, who has never married an older man, earned herself the title Black Widow …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Brit grandma, 56, promises wedding to 9th toyboy is for keeps.

Scottish Indian comedian’s nervous ordeal for gaining Oz citizenship

SYDNEY – Scottish Indian comedian Danny Bhoy, who is a self-confessed hobo, has revealed that he went through a very nervous time while trying to gain citizenship in Australia.

Bhoy, 36, who was confirmed as a permanent resident last year, revealed that he suffered an ethical dilemma then …. Original article  : Scottish Indian comedian’s nervous ordeal for gaining Oz citizenship.

Iranian president’s 34-yr-old Peugeot set to fetch 1m dlrs at auction

WELLINGTON – Iranian president Mahmood Ahmadinejad’s 34-year-old Peugeot 504 is up for grabs and expected to fetch 1 million dollars at auction.

The 1970s Peugeot may not be everyone’s choice, but funds raised from the sale will go … Read more »»».

Pakistan-China friendship going strong: Zardari

KARACHI – The friendship between Pakistan and China is growing from strength to strength and has withstood the test of time, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said.

Addressing a Chinese youth delegation at the Governor’s House here, Zardari said that both countries share a friendship rooted in … Read more >>>.

Maharashtra Cabinet recommends removal of Tiwari as Information Commissioner

MUMBAI – The Maharashtra Cabinet has recommended the removal of Ramanand Tiwari as the state’s Information Commissioner following allegations of withholding information on the controversial Adarsh Housing Society in Mumbai.

According to reports, the cabinet has sent the recommendation to Governor K Sankaranarayanan in … Read : Maharashtra Cabinet recommends removal of Tiwari as Information Commissioner.

Blasphemy laws should remain intact in Pakistan: PPP leader

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan has said the country’s blasphemy laws should remain intact, and if Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer committed any mistake or blasphemy, instead of killing him he should have … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Blasphemy laws should remain intact in Pakistan: PPP leader.

Pastor says Oz FM Rudd to blame for floods

BRISBANE – A Christian pastor has blamed Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd for the floods devastating Queensland.

Daniel Nalliah from the Catch the Fire Ministries wrote on his website that because Rudd “spoke against Israel” in December 2010, Queensland had been … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pastor says Oz FM Rudd to blame for floods.

Nawaz Sharif expresses grief over ex-Pak Interior Minister’s death

LAHORE – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has expressed grief and sorrow over the death of former Interior Minister Naseerullah Babar.

Babar died of protracted illness on Monday at the age of 83.

In a condolence message to the bereaved family, Sharif praised the political struggle and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Online images show test flight of Chinese stealth fighter

WASHINGTON – Online images have appeared of the first test flight of a Chinese stealth fighter, sparking speculation that a country which is otherwise secretive of its military developments could have deliberately leaked the visuals to send out a powerful message to the world.

According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), online images, Twitter accounts …. Source  : Online images show test flight of Chinese stealth fighter.

Malaysian casanova conman nabbed in India

KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian national has been arrested in India on charges that he had married and cheated at least four women.

Police said Ameer, 31, staying in Kasimedu village near Puducherry, claimed to be a producer of short films in Malaysia and acquainted with his victims through online social networking sites, reports Malaysia …. Read the original article  : here.

Pakistan should come forward for talks: Farooq Abdullah

JAMMU – Commenting on the current scenario in Pakistan, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah has said that Islamabad should come forth for dialogue on all bilateral issues, including the Kashmir imbroglio.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here, Abdullah said: “I just hope that they (Pakistan) will come forward to talk to India. We … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pakistan should come forward for talks: Farooq Abdullah.

Ex-Pak Interior Minister Naseerullah Babar passes away

PESHAWAR – Former Pakistan Interior Minister Naseerullah Babar died of protracted illness on Monday at the age of 83.

Babar had been paralyzed for two years, and his condition deteriorated last Sunday after which he was admitted to the hospital where he breathed his last, the Daily Times reports.

He had served as Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor from 1975 … Read : Ex-Pak Interior Minister Naseerullah Babar passes away.

International sanctions delaying Iran’s nuke program ambitions: Hillary Clinton

WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is currently in Abu Dhabi on a tour of Gulf countries, has said that Iran’s ambition to produce a nuclear weapon soon has been delayed by international sanctions.

“Iran has had technological problems that have made it slow down its timetable. The sanctions are working. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : International sanctions delaying Iran’s nuke program ambitions: Hillary Clinton.