Breaking News – Newsletter for January 28, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Third-grader in US finds sexually explicit book in school library
WASHINGTON – A third-grader in the US got more information than he bargained for when he picked up a sexually explicit book from his school library.
Calvin McHenry had checked out the graphic novel called ‘Tank Girl One’ from Hebron Heights Elementary …. Source article : Third-grader in US finds sexually explicit book in school library.
Brazilian man arrested for locking wife in cellar for 16-yrs
LONDON – A Brazilian man has been arrested after he allegedly locked his wife up in a cellar for 16 years.
A police inspector in the city of Sorocaba said Joao Batista Groppo, 64, was arrested after his wife of 40 years was found locked in a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brazilian man arrested for locking wife in cellar for 16-yrs.
CBI opposes bail plea of nine accused in 2006 Malegaon blasts
MUMBAI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opposed the bail plea of the nine accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts in a special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court here on Friday.
The Anti-Terror Squad and CBI both filed their replies in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : CBI opposes bail plea of nine accused in 2006 Malegaon blasts.
Jackie Kennedy’s ‘JFK assassination day’ pillbox hat missing
WASHINGTON – Jackie Kennedy was dressed in a pink wool boucle suit and matching pillbox hat the day her husband was assassinated, and though the suit is now stored at the National Archives and Records Administration’s complex, the pillbox hat is missing.
According to the LA times, Kennedy historians were surprised … Original article on : Jackie Kennedy’s ‘JFK assassination day’ pillbox hat missing.
Bed warmers, pigeon chasers are some of world’s strangest hotel jobs
MELBOURNE – A look at the quirky jobs offered by leading hotels worldwide has revealed that now they also employ people to work as bed warmers, pigeon chasers, and even bedtime storytellers.
The list, compiled by Hotels.com, revealed the Holiday Inn Kensington … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bed warmers, pigeon chasers are some of world’s strangest hotel jobs.
Malaysian men hire themselves out as husbands
KUALA LUMPUR – Many Malaysian men have been busted for hiring themselves out as husbands to foreign women who need a pass to remain in the country.
It appears the men, who are usually middle-aged, agree to the sham marriage for monetary gains.
“We get suspicious when a … Read more : Malaysian men hire themselves out as husbands.
Experts rejected study that say microcredit helped Bangladeshi families raise their incomes
DHAKA – Experts have rejected a US-based Microcredit Summit Campaign study that claims that work by the Grameen Bank and other institutions involved with microcredit, helped many Bangladeshi families to raise their incomes above 1.25 dollars a day.
Pakistan threatens to undertake nuke arms race over India’s NSG membership bid
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has threatened to activate a new nuclear arms race in South Asia after the United States supported a move that Islamabad claims will allow India to further expand its weapons programme.
Islamabad believes that Washington’s decision to … Read more >>.
Over half of Brit mums feel they don’t spend enough time with their kids
LONDON – A new study has found that over 50 per cent of British mothers struggle to find quality time to amuse the children due to busy lives and hectic work schedules.
The majority admitted that they could do better at a string of other everyday parental tasks …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Over half of Brit mums feel they don’t spend enough time with their kids.
Salesman in dock after woman claims yogurt sample tasted of semen
MELBOURNE – A supermarket worker in the US has been accused by a woman of handing out a yogurt sample contaminated with semen.
Detectives said that the woman, who was shopping at Sunflower Market on Corrales Rd and Alameda, tried a free yogurt sample, but when …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Salesman in dock after woman claims yogurt sample tasted of semen.
India Model of growth, responsibility gaining recognition, appreciation: US official
NEW YORK – A senior official of the Obama Administration has said the India Model of widening its economic and strategic interests in a changing global scenario in the 21st century, is gaining growing recognition and appreciation.
Addressing a gathering at Syracruse University here, Robert …. Source article on Gaea Times at : India Model of growth, responsibility gaining recognition, appreciation: US official.
Former journalist Jay Carney to take over from Robert Gibbs as White House press secretary
WASHINGTON – The US Vice-President’s Communications Director Jay Carney is all set to replace Robert Gibbs as the next White House press secretary.
The BBC quoted Gibbs as saying in an email, that the handover would take place in the next few weeks, adding …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Former journalist Jay Carney to take over from Robert Gibbs as White House press secretary.
Iranian book eulogizing Islamic suicide bombers, militants found in Arizona desert
WASHINGTON – A book published in Iran containing short biographies of Islamic suicide bombers and other Islamic militants who died carrying out attacks has been reportedly discovered in the Arizona desert, just north of the U.S.-Mexican border.
Fox New quoted US authorities … Read more >>>.
Spark for Arab revolutions started during Bush era: Experts
WASHINGTON – The spark for the current wave of revolutions in the Middle East may have started during the Bush administration when Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gave a seminal speech at the American University in Cairo, say experts and analysts.
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Egypt Internet Services Down
CAIRO, EGYPT (GaeaTimes.com)- In an unprecedented and unexpected development the Internet traffic from and to Egypt has been blocked and the incident has sent sensations across global media. As a result the country with a population of over 80 million people cannot contact the rest of the world now. Only one web service provider …. Read the original article : here.
Beating Retreat Ceremony To Kick Off
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Beating Retreat Ceremony, is all set to take place in New Delhi on Saturday. This ceremony would conclude the Republic Day celebrations for this year. Wing Commander Jaychandran would be the chief conducting officer for the event and it would be organized by the Indian Air Force.
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US now sees India as partner not a target: US scholar
WASHINGTON – The US moves this week lifting export controls on Indian defence and space organisations indicate how much the US view has changed about India and its strategic weapons capabilities, says a US expert.
President Barack Obama’s nod to India’s membership in the four major international non-proliferation groupings – Nuclear Suppliers Group, Missile Technology … Read : US now sees India as partner not a target: US scholar.
US-India collaboration in key human security areas will enhance agri value chain
NEW YORK – A senior official of the Obama administration has said that collaboration between the United States and India in key human security areas will enhance the agricultural value chain and strengthen market institutions to reduce post-harvest crop losses.
“Enhancing food security in India is vital to continuing India’s globalizing trends and sustaining our … Read more : US-India collaboration in key human security areas will enhance agri value chain.
Kiwi actor lands lead role in film about Wills-Kate marriage
WELLINGTON – A little-known New Zealand actor has bagged the lead role in a film about Prince William and Kate Middleton’s marriage.
Nico Evers-Swindell, a former Victoria University of Wellington student and the cousin of rowing champs Georgina and Caroline Evers-Swindell, will play the Prince.
American television network Lifetime was in the preparation stages of creating a … Read more »»».
Building collapses in Ahmedabad, two killed
AHMEDABAD – Two people were killed and at least fifteen people are feared trapped in the debris following the collapse of a five storied under construction building in Kalupur area of Ahmedabad this morning.
Sudden collapse of the building had also damaged several nearby residential buildings.
Relief and rescue operations have already been started and about …. Source : Gaea News Network.