Breaking News – Newsletter for January 27, 2011

Women in Maoist-affected Bihar village form cooperatives

BARORAH – Women in Barorah village, one of the Maoist-affected areas of Bihar have formed cooperatives to earn their livelihood.

Women of the village formed 156 small groups and collected money with which they opened a bank account and started their business.

“We thought that we are staying in shanty huts why not make a group and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Women in Maoist-affected Bihar village form cooperatives.

Parliament paralysed: Ruling party, opposition must end impasse- Corrected

NEW DELHI – Over six decades after Independence, the Parliament in India is lying completely paralysed and no one knows as of now, how to end the deadlock between the government and the opposition.

Parliament is supposed to meet on February 21 for approving the annual budget to enable the government to meet national expenditures, but … Original article on : Parliament paralysed: Ruling party, opposition must end impasse- Corrected.

Oz PM slaps levy on taxpayers to pay for 5.6 billion dollar flood bill

MELBOURNE – Australian taxpayers earning over 50,000 dollars a year will be hit with a new levy to help pay the estimated 5.6 billion dollar bill for flood devastation in the country.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced that the tax would apply to Australians on above-average incomes from July and would raise …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Parents who share caregiving for their kids ‘experience more conflict’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that parents who share caregiving for their preschool children may experience more conflict than those in which the mother is the primary caregiver.

Researchers found that couples had a stronger, more supportive co-parenting relationship when the father spent more time playing with their child.

But when the father participated …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Parents who share caregiving for their kids ‘experience more conflict’.

New Zealand’s Pike River miners died within minutes of first blast: Chief Coroner

GREYMOUTH – Chief Coroner Neil MacLean has closed the inquest into New Zealand’s Pike River Coal mine deaths, saying that he believes the 29 miners died soon after the first blast.

According to Stuff.co.nz, MacLean said evidence showed that the men could not have survived the first blast on November 19.

MacLean said that the deaths occurred … Read more : New Zealand’s Pike River miners died within minutes of first blast: Chief Coroner.

Melbourne playing host to history’s richest poker tournament

MELBOURNE – The Australian city of Melbourne, and not Las Vegas or the Caribbean, is playing host to the world and history’s richest poker tournament.

Boasting some of the world’s top players, the Aussie Millions “Super High Roller” event costs a staggering 250,000 Australian dollars to buy in, news.com.au reports

The event saw 20 players take their …. Original source  : Melbourne playing host to history’s richest poker tournament.

Two new Indian tunes at Beating Retreat this year

NEW DELHI – Two new Indian compositions will Saturday enthrall guests at this year\’s Beating Retreat ceremony here marking the end of the 62nd Republic Day festivities.

To be played by the army\’s martial band, the two new tunes will form part of the mostly Indian compositions at the colourful ceremony in Vijay Chowk where President … Read more »».

HRCP concerned over ‘abduction of Hindus, extra-judicial killings’ in Balochistan

QUETTA – The Balochistan chapter of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its deep concern over lawlessness, increasing incidents of abduction of Hindus, recovery of mutilated bodies and death and destruction in the province.

“The situation is going from bad to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : HRCP concerned over ‘abduction of Hindus, extra-judicial killings’ in Balochistan.

US court finds ‘mentally impaired’ Stanford ‘incompetent’ to face trial in fraud case

HOUSTON – The upcoming trial of former Texas billionaire Allen Stanford, accused of fleecing investors out of seven billion dollars in a pyramid scheme, has been delayed after a federal judge declared that he is mentally incompetent to go forward with his case.

According to … Read more >>>.

Nelson Mandela hospitalized for ‘routine tests’

LONDON – South Africa’s former president Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for ‘routine tests’.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation confirmed the 92-year-old’s admission to the private Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg after his grandchildren were spotted … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nelson Mandela hospitalized for ‘routine tests’.

Bristol Palin offered job on Phoenix Radio Show

WASHINGTON – Bristol Palin is apparently considering a radio gig co-hosting the morning show on Phoenix radio station Mix 96.9.

According to reports, the station approached Palin in early January, and she met with station management on Friday and showed …. Source article  : Bristol Palin offered job on Phoenix Radio Show.

Only 44pc trust government in India

NEVADA – In India only 44 percent trust government, according to the 2011 Edelman Trust Barometer findings.

Seventy percent in India trust business to do what is right, while only 44 trust government to do what is right, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Only 44pc trust government in India.

US lawmaker proposes to castrate sex offenders to save state money

NEW YORK – A member of the Senate of Virginia, US, has proposed a bill to castrate sex offenders instead of confining them to costly state treatment programs.

Republican State Sen. Emmett Hanger’s bill would have state agencies study …. Original article  : US lawmaker proposes to castrate sex offenders to save state money.

Wild Animal Menace Triggers Aerial Shooting

AUSTIN (GaeaTimes.com)- To tackle the growing menace of feral wild hogs at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge near Austin, helicopter shooting has been planned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For several years the staff at the refuge has tried controlling the population of wild pigs by killing as well as trapping them … Read more »».

UK security could be compromised if RAF’s Nimrod fleet is scrapped

LONDON – Leading British militayr figures have warned that the David Cameron Government faces a huge security risk if it decides to go ahead with plans to scrap the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) four billion pound Nimrod surveillance aircraft fleet.

They said that Britain could … Original article on : UK security could be compromised if RAF’s Nimrod fleet is scrapped.

Chinese man jailed for 8 years illegally exporting US military equipment

WASHINGTON – A US court has sent a Chinese man to jail for eight years for illegally exporting military electronics components to a China.

Zhen Zhou Wu, 46, is said to have made multiple visits to the United States to buy components used in radars …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Chinese man jailed for 8 years illegally exporting US military equipment.

Jaunpur school principal sets herself afire alleging sexual harassment

JAUNPUR – A school principal set herself on fire outside the residence of the school manager in Shahganj locality of Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur city on Thursday, accusing him of sexually harassing her.

The condition of the woman, who is being treated for multiple burn …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ex-Governor Romney edging closer to announcing White House bid

NEW YORK – Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is moving closer to another run for the White House, saying on Wednesday night that he is “looking at dates” to announce a decision.

“We’re looking at different dates for making that decision,” he told Sean Hannity on Fox News.

According to Politico, it is widely assumed that Romney … Original article on : Ex-Governor Romney edging closer to announcing White House bid.

Scottish man with Robinson Crusoe author’s name rescued from island

LONDON – A Scottish man, who goes by the same name as the author of Robinson Crusoe, was recently rescued from a remote island in Scotland after he and his female partner were left stranded by rising tides.

‘Robinson Crusoe’ is a 1719 novel by acclaimed author Daniel Defoe about a man who spends 28 years … Read more »»».

Palestinian negotiator rejects claims of back door deals with Israel

LONDON – The Palestine Liberation Organization’s chief negotiator, Saeb Erekat, has described the leak of confidential memos documenting a decade of Middle East peace talks as a “slander campaign”.

He also insisted that no single concession will be agreed without a comprehensive agreement with Israel, whose colonisation of Palestinian land is the “only constant”.

Writing in The …. Original article  : Palestinian negotiator rejects claims of back door deals with Israel.