Breaking News – Newsletter for February 3, 2011

UK man sues female colleague who repeatedly slapped his butt

LONDON – A male shop assistant in Britain has launched a sex discrimination case against a female colleague of his after she repeatedly slapped his bottom.

Konstantinos Kalomoiris, 40, who worked at the John Lewis store on Oxford Street, claims Bianca Revrenna, 68, tapped his behind in …. Original article  : UK man sues female colleague who repeatedly slapped his butt.

Four arrested after 14-year-old girl ‘lashed to death’ in Bangladesh

DHAKA – Four people, including a Muslim cleric, have been arrested in Bangladesh in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl who was publicly lashed.

Hena Begum’s was accused of having an affair with a married man, and a Shariatpur village court gave the punishment under Islamic Sharia law.he teenager reportedly received …. Source article  : Four arrested after 14-year-old girl ‘lashed to death’ in Bangladesh.

The Propagandist Tenor of Kashmir Solidarity Day(Article)

NEW DELHI – Kashmir Solidarity Day has been observed in Pakistan on February 05, as it has been every year since 1990. The propaganda that is being organised is on predictable lines.

A public holiday has been declared. Top Pakistani leaders will address various congregations, President Asif Ali …. Original article  : The Propagandist Tenor of Kashmir Solidarity Day(Article).

Rebuffed U.S. turns to Egypt military in the crisis

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration has stepped up its contacts with the Egyptian military to try to exert influence over events rocking a key ally.

With lines of communication between Washington and Cairo badly frayed, American officials say they believe the best channel for persuading Mubarak to leave may be through the … Original article on : Rebuffed U.S. turns to Egypt military in the crisis.

Winter storm cripples two-thirds of U.S.

LOS ANGELES – Two thirds of the United States of America (USA) has been brought to its knees by a winter snowstorm and ice turned streets.

At least two deaths have been reported. One of the deaths was that of a homeless man on …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Winter storm cripples two-thirds of U.S..

Govt. has made itself a ‘laughing stock’, says Jayalalithaa on Raja’s arrest

CHENNAI – All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) supremo J Jayalalithaa on Thursday expressed her dissatisfaction over the arrest of former Telecom Minister A Raja in connection with the 2G spectrum scam, saying the arrest has made the government ‘a laughing stock’.

Jayalalithaa … Read more >>.

Nitish Kumar meets Nepal President

NEW DELHI – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called on Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav here on Thursday.

Both leaders discussed crucial issues, like floods and their effects in both areas.

Kumar described the meeting as fruitful and said both India and Nepal would work towards containing the damage caused …. Original article  : Nitish Kumar meets Nepal President.

Gian Giacomo Caprotti: Mona Lisa’s Model?

ROME, ITALY (GaeaTimes.com)- In a rather startling revelations, researchers in the Italian capital of Rome have pointed out that the muse that was used by the Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci to create one of his masterpiece, Mona Lisa might be a male. The possible male inspiration behind the intriguing portrait was unearthed by …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Gian Giacomo Caprotti: Mona Lisa’s Model?.

Delhi couple pens book on forgotten heroes of independence

MUMBAI – A Delhi-based writer couple has penned a book with accounts of 25 families whose ancestors played a sterling role during the country’s freedom struggle.

The idea for the coffee-table book came about when Neena and Shivnath Jha met Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan in Delhi when he was a union minister. He expressed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi couple pens book on forgotten heroes of independence.

India records ‘modest growth’ of forest area despite population boom: FAO report

NEW YORK – India, China, Vietnam and the Philippines have seen their forested areas increase in size largely due to a switch from felling to planting, according to a United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report.

The FAO State of the World’s Forests report aims to raise awareness of conservation among governments and other … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India records ‘modest growth’ of forest area despite population boom: FAO report.

Home Ministry advisory to states: Be sensitive with inquiries about Kashmir origin residents

NEW DELHI – The Home Ministry has issued an advisory to state governmentes and Union Territories to be more sensitive while making inquiries about residents from Jammu and Kashmir.

A ministry release said Thursday that state governments have been asked to issue appropriate instructions to all police stations that they should not single out residents from …. Source article  : Home Ministry advisory to states: Be sensitive with inquiries about Kashmir origin residents.

UK plastic surgeon sued for ???50m ‘for ruining woman’s face, career’

LONDON – A businesswoman has reportedly sued her plastic surgeon – who she claims ruined her career by leaving her with a facial twitch – for more than 50 million pounds.

The mother of three is seeking personal injury compensation from highly experienced cosmetic surgeon, Dr Le Roux Fourie, who “tried to cover up his mistake”. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : UK plastic surgeon sued for ???50m ‘for ruining woman’s face, career’.

‘Miraculous weeping statue’ of Virgin Mary in Ohio baffles visitors

LONDON – Visitors to a small, non-descript building in Reading, Ohio, have claimed that a small statue of the Virgin Mary is crying tears.

Believers and non-believers alike have reported seeing the figurine, which lives in the back of a religious lending library, weep.

And putting weight to the claim is the footage filmed by WCPO TV … Original article on : ‘Miraculous weeping statue’ of Virgin Mary in Ohio baffles visitors.

Egypt crisis: US foreign policy in recast mode

WASHINGTON – With the Obama administration strongly condemning the violence against demonstrators in Egypt and calling on President Hosni Mubarak to speed up his exit from power, experts are suggesting that this is a drastic shift in American foreign policy.

Though the Egyptian Foreign Ministry has defiantly rejected suggestions from “foreign parties”, the Obama administration seems … Read more >>>.

Chelsea Clinton, hubby Marc Mezvinsky ’spending 3 months apart’

LONDON – Chelsea Clinton and her husband Marc Mezvinsky are apparently spending three months away from each other.

Mezvinsky has quit his job as an investment banker in favour of a three-month break at the exclusive ski resort of Jackson Hole in Wyoming, reports the Daily Mail.

But rather than accompanying her husband on the extended break, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Chelsea Clinton, hubby Marc Mezvinsky ’spending 3 months apart’.

WikiLeaks reveals US threatened to take military action against China over space missiles

LONDON – The United States threatened to take military action against China during a secret “star wars” arms race within the past few years, according to documents leaked by the whistle-blowing web site WikiLeaks.

According to The Daily Telegraph, both nuclear superpowers shot down their own satellites using sophisticated missiles in separate show of strength.

The American [..] Read the original article: here.

Sino-India ties in focus at Kumarajiva seminar-cum-exhibition in Delhi

NEW DELHI – A three-day international seminar and exhibition to critically study and evaluate the contribution of Kumarajiva in enhancement of Indo-Chinese cultural relations and other related issues began here today under the aegis of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.

The event is being seen as valuable because generations after generations acknowledge Kumarajiva’s brilliance, …. Original source  : Sino-India ties in focus at Kumarajiva seminar-cum-exhibition in Delhi.

Raja offers to resign from DMK party post

NEW DELHI – Former Telecom Minister A Raja has offered to resign as Propaganda Secretary of the Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK).

The resignation offer came as senior leaders of the DMK are meeting in Chennai today to consider the impact of Raja’s arrest on the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

The meeting will take place amid … Read : Raja offers to resign from DMK party post.

Kuwait not to allow military men to grow beards

MANAMA – Kuwait’s government has rejected a draft law submitted by the parliament allowing military and securitymen to grow beards.

Difficulties in implementing the law, mainly among airmen, and a violation of the principles of discipline and commitment in the military institutions were cited by the government for rejecting the draft, Al Siyassah daily reported on … Read more »».

Person displaced by fencing in Tripura launch indefinite hunger strike

TRIPURA – Hundreds of internally displaced persons in Tripura launched an indefinite hunger strike to put pressure on the state government to implement their 19-point demands.

The people were displaced due to the erection of barbed wire fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border.

“Due to this barbed wire fencing there are some 8, 500 families who have lost … Read more : Person displaced by fencing in Tripura launch indefinite hunger strike.