Breaking News – Newsletter for January 21, 2011

Manipur teachers go on strike, demand central pay structure

IMPHAL – The Council of Teachers’ Association (COTA) has called for an indefinite strike here demanding implementation of a central pay structure in Manipur.

Earlier on Thursday, the teachers from primary as well as higher secondary schools began their fast-unto-death …. Read the original article  : here.

US restaurant to sell tacos made from lion meat

WASHINGTON – A restaurant in Tucson, Ariz., that has been selling tacos made from alligator, rattlesnake and kangaroo is now including lion meat to its menu.

Boca Tacos y Tequila says it is accepting prepaid orders by February 7 for …. Original source  : US restaurant to sell tacos made from lion meat.

Second teacher involved in lesbian allegations at NY school files suit

NEW YORK – The second teacher, who was caught in a compromising position last year at James Madison H.S. with another female teacher, has filed a suit to have her firing overturned.

The two, French teacher Cindy Mauro, 34, and Spanish …. Source  : Second teacher involved in lesbian allegations at NY school files suit.

South Korea agrees to hold talks with North Korea

SEOUL – South Korea has finally agreed to hold talks with North Korea following several entreaties from the latter to discuss escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Signaling a possible diplomatic thaw after months of tension on the …. Original source  : South Korea agrees to hold talks with North Korea.

I don’t regret Iraq war, says Condoleezza Rice

WASHINGTON – Former US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice has said that she does not regret the Iraq war but admitted “the mistake…was to put a spotlight simply on the weapons of mass destruction”.

In an interview with Piers Morgan on CNN International Thursday, Rice said: “You can win this war against the extremists who … Original source on Gaea Times at : I don’t regret Iraq war, says Condoleezza Rice.

Sarah Palin’s hubby ‘in sex scandal with massage therapist’

NEW YORK – Former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin’s husband Todd is embroiled in a sex scandal involving a massage therapist who has been “busted for prostitution,” according to a report.

The National Enquirer claims it has unearthed official documents showing Shailey Tripp was arrested for maintaining a house of prostitution in March and that cops have … Original article on : Sarah Palin’s hubby ‘in sex scandal with massage therapist’.

Kiwi woman partially paralysed by ‘love bite’

WELLINGTON – A Christchurch doctor has reported a case where a Maori woman was left partially paralysed by a love bite from her amorous partner.

Dr Teddy Wu, who is currently working in the neurology department at Christchurch Hospital, said he believed it was the first time someone had been hospitalised by a “hickey”.

The 44-year-old …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

China poses no economic, military threat to US: Hu Jintao

WASHINGTON – Chinese President Hu Jintao has assured the United States that his country is Washington’s economic partner, and added that it does not intend to pose a military threat to America or any other country.

“We will remain committed to the path of peaceful development. We do not engage in an arms race, we …. Original article  : China poses no economic, military threat to US: Hu Jintao.

Rachel Uchitel writes final farewell letter to fiance killed during 9/11 tragedy

LONDON – Rachel Uchitel made an emotional visit to Ground Zero as part of her stint in VH1’s Celebrity Rehab, and wrote a final farewell letter to her fiance who was killed during the 9/11 disaster.

Uchitel, 35, was taken by the show’s Dr Drew to Ground Zero where her investment banker fiance Andy O’Grady had … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rachel Uchitel writes final farewell letter to fiance killed during 9/11 tragedy.

No proposal to reduce military personnel in Kashmir: Antony

MUMBAI – Defence Minister A.K. Antony Friday said if there was any reduction of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir it would be of paramilitary troopers as there was no proposal from “people who work on the ground” to reduce military personnel in the troubled state.

“There was some confusion. The announcement that was made …. Original source  : No proposal to reduce military personnel in Kashmir: Antony.

Husain’s paintings removed from India Art Summit

NEW DELHI – Art lovers who hoped to catch M.F. Husain’s paintings at the India Art Summit here have disappointment in store, with the organisers Friday saying they had received at least 20 e-mails warning against displaying the works of the artist who lives in self-imposed exile.

“Vandals may come in and there could …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Gorkhaland activists organise peace march in Siliguri

SILIGURI – Activists of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJMM) organised a peace march urging locals to maintain peace and harmony in Siliguri.

The objective of the peace march was the establishment of a separate Gorkha land state in a peaceful manner.

Talking to mediapersons, Shankar Adhikari, Convener of Terai region GJMM said that the state government as well … Original source on Gaea Times at : Gorkhaland activists organise peace march in Siliguri.

China announces donation for Nalanda University

PATNA – Chinese Ambassador to India, Zhang Yan has announced one billion US dollar aid for the reconstruction of Nalanda University.

Yan made the announcement after meeting Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar here on Thursday.

“Nalanda University is under the reconstruction. Chinese government has donated one billion US dollars, to support the reconstruction of the Nalanda University,” … Read more >>>.

Pakistan attempts infiltration in Akhnoor, one intruder killed

JAMMU – Border Security Force (BSF) troopers on Friday killed a suspected intruder trying to sneak into Indian territory from across the international border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector.

According to sources, BSF troopers noticed suspicious movement in Pargwal in Akhnoor sector along the international border, 40 km northwest of Jammu, at 4.15 a.m.

On …. Source article  : Pakistan attempts infiltration in Akhnoor, one intruder killed.

US asks China to stop N. Korea’s nuke ambitions

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has reportedly warned Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao that Washington would be forced to deploy forces in Asia to safeguard itself from a potential North Korean attack on American soil, if Beijing fails to take steps to stop North Korea’s uranium enrichment plants.

The New York Times quoted a senior … Read this article on Gaea Times at : US asks China to stop N. Korea’s nuke ambitions.

Maoists kill a villager in Chhattisgarh

BADHGAON – Maoists killed a villager in Badhgaon under Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district on Thursday.

The body of Ramsu was found lying on the outskirts of Badejharkatta village with a poster stuck on his clothes.

According to the poster, the Maoists accepted that they had committed the crime and accused Ramsu of being a police informer. They also …. Source article  : Maoists kill a villager in Chhattisgarh.

Farmers in Karchana in UP demand compensation for land acquired

KARCHANA – Farmers protested in Karchana of Uttar Pradesh over their demand of rightful compensation against usage of their land for building of a power project.

Hundreds of local farmers blocked the road and shouted slogans against the administration for turning a deaf ear to their pleas.

Mahadev Dwivedi, a leader of the agitating farmers said that …. Read the original article  : Farmers in Karchana in UP demand compensation for land acquired.

Textile industry workers call off strike in Surat

SURAT – The weeklong strike by a group of textile industry workers ended in Surat on Thursday.

The textile workers have been demanding higher wages for some time now and recently they called for a shutdown of all powerloom units in the city.

Workers called off the shutdown after a meeting with mill owners.

“Today’s decision was that …. Source article  : Textile industry workers call off strike in Surat.

Hu Jintao calls for ‘deeper engagement’ with US

WASHINGTON – Chinese President Hu Jintao has called for deeper engagement with the United States to solve a number of issues that have hampered bilateral ties between both countries.

“It is only normal that we have some disagreements and frictions. But the two sides should manage them with a sense of responsibility to history and to … Read : Hu Jintao calls for ‘deeper engagement’ with US.

PPP, PML-N set timeline for reform agenda implementation

ISLAMABAD – The ruling Pakistan People’s Party and the major opposition party, Pakistan Muslim League-N, have registered progress in their joint effort to face the economic challenges and resolve conflicting political issues, as both parties’ committees have set directions and timelines for key points ranging from energy outages to the accountability bill.

The PML-N asserted that … Read more »»».