Breaking News – Newsletter for January 17, 2011

P. F. Chang’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona Marathon: Josh Cox And Sally Meyerhoff Win

PHOENIX (GaeaTimes.com)- On Sunday, nearly 30,000 participants walked or ran the streets of Arizona to win the coveted trophy and prize of P. F. Chang’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona Marathon. The streets of the city were buzzing with thousands of people who came on the streets to witness such a great event. Josh Cox … Read this article on Gaea Times at : P. F. Chang’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona Marathon: Josh Cox And Sally Meyerhoff Win.

Mumbai Marathon 2011 Embraced By Stars

BEVERLY HILLS (GaeaTimes.com)- Mumbai is not only the business capital but also the entertainment capital of India. Every high profile event in the city, cannot be executed without the presence of the stars, and so was the Mumbai Marathon 2011. Amongst the Bollywood celebrities who participated in the event were the hunky John Abraham, … Read more : Mumbai Marathon 2011 Embraced By Stars.

Mumbai Marathon 2011 Concluded With Success

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Mumbai Marathon 2011 kicked off yesterday. Although none of the winners hailed from India, most of the participants had a good time in running the race. However, it was not just about running and making it till the end. It was more about, fun, enjoyment, charity, and addressing social issues and …. Source  : Mumbai Marathon 2011 Concluded With Success.

Highest bid for Ahmadinejad’s car is $2mn: Minister

NEW DELHI – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad can expect two million US dollars for his 1977 Peugeot, said Iran’s Minister of Welfare and Social Security Sadeq Mahsouli, according to a foreign news agency.

“We have different suggestions from many countries and the last received bid was two million dollars,” Mahsouli said.

The report mentioned that the previous bid … Original source on Gaea Times at : Highest bid for Ahmadinejad’s car is $2mn: Minister.

NY couple sues neighbour for $500K over ’second-hand smoke’

NEW YORK – A Manhattan couple has sued their cigar-smoking neighbour for 500,000 dollars, claiming that his second-hand smoke is making their lives hell.

Russell and Amanda Poses, who filed a lawsuit against Harry Dale in a Manhattan Supreme Court, said the odours and smoke coming from Dale’s residence are so strong that they were … Read more >>.

India’s first comic convention to be held in February

LONDON – India is set to hold its very own comic convention this February.

The convention, to be held in New Delhi, will seek to bring comics fans, creators and publishers together.

“Comics is big business in India right now and we felt this was the perfect moment to host our own Comic Con,” the Telegraph quoted … Original source on Gaea Times at : India’s first comic convention to be held in February.

Internet campaign alleges George VI ‘had Nazi sympathies’

LONDON – An online campaign has said that George VI, the father of the Queen, had Nazi sympathies.

According to the Hollywood email, which is based on a recent entry on a blog on the website of New York magazine, he actively “stymied” efforts by Jews fleeing Nazi Germany to settle in British-controlled Palestine.

The accusations follow …. Original source  : Internet campaign alleges George VI ‘had Nazi sympathies’.

Salman Bashir likely to replace Malik as Pak HC to India

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is likely to appoint Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir as its next High Commissioner to India after incumbent envoy Shahid Malik’s term ends in June.

Pakistan Foreign Office sources said the government considered the possibilities of posting Bashir as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, the country’s Ambassador to the US or the High … Original article on : Salman Bashir likely to replace Malik as Pak HC to India.

Wife ‘beaten’ by Indian diplomat immune from prosecution hides in fear

LONDON – The wife of a high-ranking Indian diplomat who was allegedly attacked by her husband at their official London residence a fortnight before Christmas, has gone into hiding with their 5-year-old son in fear of her life.

Paromita Verma has also applied for discretionary leave to remain in Britain on the grounds that there is …. Source  : Wife ‘beaten’ by Indian diplomat immune from prosecution hides in fear.

Tunisian military takes action against Ex-President’s aides

TUNIS – The Tunisian military has detained some of the aides of ousted President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, just 24 hours after he fled the country.

Military has detained Ben Ali’s former security chief, Ali Seriati, and charged him with plotting against the government and inciting acts of violence.

Combat operations between the military and … Read more >>.

China’s rising wealth and influence concerns Washington ahead of Hu visit

BEIJING – As Chinese President Hu Jintao prepares to visit Washington this week in an attempt to defuse tensions with the United States, Obama administration officials are grappling with what they describe as a more complex reality-China being far wealthier and more influential than the United States.

American officials have spent years urging President Hu to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : China’s rising wealth and influence concerns Washington ahead of Hu visit.

Musharraf blames Nawaz Sharif for bloodbath in Karachi

LONDON – Former president Pervez Musharraf has blamed Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Nawaz Sharif for the current violent situation in Karachi, saying that he had ignored the military’s advice and tried to corner the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (Altaf faction).

Speaking at the launch of the APML’s London chapter, Musharraf said he had advised Nawaz against his … Read more >>.

Buddhist fair in Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM – Buddhist devotees and representatives of various trusts, societies and cultural organisations participated in a grand ‘Buddhist Fair’ in Visakhapatnam.

Maturi Srinivas, organising member of the fair, said that this is the place where Buddhist monks lived and the fair is organised to celebrate Makar Sankranti.

“It is an auspicious Buddhist place because this is … Read more >>>.

Inflation row heats up across India

AGRA/AMRITSAR – Reeling under the spiraling prices of essential commodities, locals and activists from regional factions staged agitations in several parts of the country to protest the perceived inability of the central government in tackling inflation.

The simmering row over inflation boiled over in Agra as activists of regional Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha (SCS) vented their ire …. Original article  : Inflation row heats up across India.

Indian kindergartener, 4, raped by school bus driver, conductors in Dubai

DUBAI – A school bus driver and two conductors in Dubai have been arrested after they were accused of having raped a four-year-old girl of Indian origin while dropping her home.

The kindergarten pupil, who studied at Modern High School, had allegedly been raped on November 11, but the parents only notified police on January 9 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Indian kindergartener, 4, raped by school bus driver, conductors in Dubai.

17-yr-old becomes youngest to win Miss America in 90 yrs

WASHINGTON – A 17-year-old from Nebraska has become the youngest ever to be crowned Miss America in 90 years.

Teresa Scanlan won a 50,000 dollar scholarship and a yearlong run with the crown at the competition at the Planet Hollywood casino-resort in Las Vegas, giving the Cornhusker State its first-ever win at the pageant, reports Fox [..] Read the original article: here.

Brit-author Dalrymple in controversy over “Raj”, “racist” claims

LONDON – Award-winning historian William Dalrymple has found himself in the middle of a racist controversy over claims that British authors writing about India are inheritors of “a Raj that still lingers”.

According to The Independent, an article in an Indian magazine, Open’ accused the Indian elite of being attached to British literary culture and to …. Original source  : Brit-author Dalrymple in controversy over “Raj”, “racist” claims.

‘I can never even imagine that Pak Army will be against me’: Musharraf

LONDON – Former president Pervez Musharraf, who launched his own political party last year in a bid to return to Pakistan politics, has said he can “never even imagine” that the army will stand up against him.

When asked if he expected support from the army, All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) head said the military was … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘I can never even imagine that Pak Army will be against me’: Musharraf.

Combined computer attacks could have ‘catastrophic’ global effects

LONDON – A new study has found that coordinated computer attacks could have ‘catastrophic’ global effects.

The report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said that multiple cyber attacks could “become a full-scale global shock” on a par with a pandemic and the collapse of the world financial system.

“What should concern policy-makers are …. Original source  : Combined computer attacks could have ‘catastrophic’ global effects.

Has Kate chosen Princess Di’s favorite designer for her wedding dress?

NEW YORK – Prince William’s fiancee Kate Middleton is reportedly discussing wedding dresses with one of Princess Diana’s favorite London designer.

British tab News of the World photographed Middleton’s mother and sister walking into the shop of London frock-meister Bruce Oldfield.

Middleton’s relatives spent an hour and a half with Oldfield, triggering rumours that he would be … Read more >>.