Breaking News – Newsletter for January 16, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon On Sunday
PHOENIX (GaeaTimes.com)- On Sunday, the participants of P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon would run through the streets of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, to win the prize money along with the title. The participants would have to run for nearly 26.2-mile and then reach the finish line to win the marathon. The organizers …. Source article : P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon On Sunday.
Adarsh Society: Tenor of order malafide, says lawyer Maneshinde
NEW DELHI – Reacting to the Ministry of Environment’s decision to demolish the 31-storey Adarsh Housing Society in Mumbai, the society’s counsel, Satish Maneshinde on Sunday said that the tenor of the order is completely malafide.
“The tenor of the order is completely malafide… unfair hearing… the minister was bent upon demolishing Adarsh since the beginning… … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Adarsh Society: Tenor of order malafide, says lawyer Maneshinde.
CPJ urges Zardari to stop growing attacks on Pakistani journalists
NEW YORK – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to address increasing attacks on journalists in his country.
“Pakistan’s foundering security situation affects everyone in his country, but journalists’ deaths are particularly egregious,” The Nation quoted Bob Dietz, CPJ Asia Programme Coordinator, as saying in a statement.
“Un-investigated, un-prosecuted … Read : CPJ urges Zardari to stop growing attacks on Pakistani journalists.
Salman Taseer’s assassin unlikely to be prosecuted, says Qadri’s brother
RAWALPINDI – The brother of late Punjab Governor Salman Taseer’s assassin, Mumtaz Qadri, has expressed confidence that the bodyguard will never be prosecuted.
Taseer’s bodyguard Qadri had shot him dead because of his vocal opposition to the blasphemy law that was recently used to sentence a Pakistani-Christian woman, Asia Bibi, to death.
During investigations, he revealed …. Source : Salman Taseer’s assassin unlikely to be prosecuted, says Qadri’s brother.
Clash of opinion between McCain-Palin over Obama’s role as US President
TUNIS – Two important Republican leaders appear to have different views on US President Barack Obama ahead of the 2012 presidential polls, with reports saying that his 2008 opponent John McCain has recently called the President a “patriot” contrasting former Alska Governor Sarah Palin’s earlier claim that Obama is ‘weakening America’.
According to ABC News, …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Clash of opinion between McCain-Palin over Obama’s role as US President.
Gujjars for national model to rehabilitate Kashmir tribes
JAMMU – Demanding adaptation of a national model to develop ‘Forest Villages for Tribal and Nomadic groups’ of Jammu and Kashmir on the prototype of other states of India, the Scheduled Tribe Gujjars-Bakerwals today called for recognition of their primitive culture by extending the National Conservation Act,1980 to Jammu and … Original article on : Gujjars for national model to rehabilitate Kashmir tribes.
Woman who trained Obama family dog Bo dies aged 52
WASHINGTON – The woman who trained US President Barack Obama’s pooch Bo has passed away at a Virginia hospital.
Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz died Wednesday of respiratory failure, her ex-husband Paul Stasiewicz said Saturday.
The 52-year-old started training Bo, the Portuguese water dog, at the suggestion of Vicki Kennedy, the wife of the late Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts.
The …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Tunisia reformation described a ‘first Wikileaks revolution’
TUNIS – The drastic changes brought about in Tunisia that ultimately forced President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali’s to flee the country, has been described as the ‘first Wikileaks revolution’ because the whistleblower website played a major role in stirring up public anger against corruption of their leader.
According to The Scotsman, the revolution is virtually unprecedented …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Tunisia reformation described a ‘first Wikileaks revolution’.
Adarsh society should be demolished: Jairam Ramesh
NEW DELHI – Accusing the controversial Adarsh society for violating the spirit of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) laws, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that the society ’should be demolished in entirety’.
“Adarsh society should be demolished because it lacked green clearance, Ramesh said in a report submitted today.
The Environment Ministry had earlier served a … Read more : Adarsh society should be demolished: Jairam Ramesh.
Mumbai Marathon Held Today
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The most awaited street event of the business capital of India, Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon took place today. It was won by Girma Assefa, an Ethiopian who completed the 42.1-km run in 2:09:54. He was followed by Botor Segaye Wolde with a timing of 2:09:57. Amongst the women, Koren Yal bagged …. Source article : Mumbai Marathon Held Today.
IAF’s first C-130J aiflifter to arrive this week
NEW DELHI – The Indian Air Force’s new acquisition from the US for special forces operations, the C-130J Super Hercules airlifter, will reach its home base at Hindon on the outskirts of the national capital this week, ahead of its formal induction in February, an officer said.
He told IANS that the first C-130J would … Original article on : IAF’s first C-130J aiflifter to arrive this week.
‘Unpacking the Nano’ exhibition preview for media on Jan. 19
WASHINGTON – The media has been issued a preview invitation to the “Unpacking the Nano” exhibition at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.
At the exhibit, to be held January 19, reporters and photographers will see two Nano automobiles from Tata Motors, India.
One is completely assembled and the other has been taken apart, suspended in …. Read the original article : ‘Unpacking the Nano’ exhibition preview for media on Jan. 19.
US Congress for revoking visas of supporters of Taseer assassin
WASHINGTON – The United States Congress has requested the US government to revoke the visa of anyone supporting Mumtaz Qadri, the assassin of late Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer.
In its letter addressed to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Congress termed Taseer’s assassination an “unspeakable tragedy” and a “heinous crime”, stating that he was a strong …. Original article on Gaea Times at : US Congress for revoking visas of supporters of Taseer assassin.
Wills, Kate to ask for charity donations instead of wedding gifts
LONDON – Prince William and Kate Middleton will ask their wedding guests to make donations to their favourite charities rather than giving them traditional wedding presents, such as toasters or tea sets.
The couple, who will marry on April 29 at Westminster Abbey in London, have decided to forego matching sets of chinaware and napkins, and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Wills, Kate to ask for charity donations instead of wedding gifts.
Growing hatred against Tunisian President Ben Ali portrayed in Wikileaks
Tucson (Arizona, US), – US diplomatic cables released by the whistleblower website ‘Wikileaks’ have portrayed a deepening ambivalence toward the rule of Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, focussing not only on the corruptions of the country’s first family, but also praising Ben Ali’s cooperation against terrorism and the stability he long imposed.
Maoists attack road construction workers in Jharkhand
LOHARDAGGA – Throwing a spanner in the works for developmental activities in the region, Maoist ultras attacked road construction workers in Jharkhand’s Lohardagga District on Saturday.
Ram Gulab Sharma, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, said that the Maoists were trying to extort money from the factory and in that process burnt the bulldozer kept outside.
“Some notorious group came …. Source : Maoists attack road construction workers in Jharkhand.
Travel and Tourism fair begins in Bangalore
BANGALORE – The three-day long XX Travel and Tourism Fair began here on Saturday.
This year’s edition of the fair has witnessed over 250 participants from all over India, including representatives from 17 states and also three foreign countries such as Hong Kong and Nepal.
Sanjiv Aggarwal, Chief Executive Officer of Travel and Tourism Fair has said …. Source article : Travel and Tourism fair begins in Bangalore.
Ethiopian Assefa wins Mumbai full marathon
MUMBAI – Ethiopia’s Girima Assefa won the 42-km full run at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2011.
Assefa reached the finish in two hours, nine minutes and 54 seconds beating the previous record of 2:11:54s set by Kenya’s Kenneth Mungara two years ago.
He was followed by compatriot Botor Segaye Wolde, who completed the run … Read : Ethiopian Assefa wins Mumbai full marathon.
British-Pak Christians, Sikh council honour slain Pak Punjab Governor
LONDON – The British-Pakistani Christian Association presented the Pakistan High Commission with a wreath in memory of slain Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, as ‘a show of representation of the love the community has for Pakistan and the late Governor’.
“We believe that Taseer has become a strong emblem of the campaign towards a fairer Pakistan,” the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : British-Pak Christians, Sikh council honour slain Pak Punjab Governor.
‘Tunisian protests serve as red flag for Arab autocracies’
Tucson (Arizona, US), – The recent Tunisian protests that forced President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali’s to flee the country serve as a red flag for other Arab autocracies like Egypt, sending out a strong message that maintaining stability through suppression would not be tolerated, analysts say.
After Tunisia President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali fled to … Read more : ‘Tunisian protests serve as red flag for Arab autocracies’.