Breaking News – Newsletter for February 7, 2011

Scottish Govt. denies striking deal with Libya over Lockerbie bomber’s release

EDINBURG – The Scottish Government would reportedly release new documents detailing discussions with Westminster to deny speculations that it had played a major role behind the scenes to release Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi on compassionate grounds.

Some senior Whitehall sources, …. Source article  : Scottish Govt. denies striking deal with Libya over Lockerbie bomber’s release.

Job ad for naked male handyman taken off student website

WELLINGTON – An advertisement for a “nude male handyman” has been deleted from a student’s website.

The ad, which had been placed on Student Job Search’s website, asked for one male student to do odd jobs around the home of a naturist employer in Auckland city.

“You will … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Job ad for naked male handyman taken off student website.

Gurgaon-Delhi Metro To Have Six-Coach Trains

GURGAON, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The metro system connecting New Delhi with the satellite town of Gurgaon, which is often considered to be one of the busiest routes of the metro line, would be given a major impetus by the Metro authorities which is gearing up to launch six-coach trains along the route. Trials along …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Gurgaon-Delhi Metro To Have Six-Coach Trains.

Guide for new Brit ministers includes buying Danish pastries for everybody

LONDON – A guidebook that was handed to new coalition ministers in Britain last year on how to run the country, has surfaced.

Handbook for Ministers, which has been labelled as an “informal guide to help new ministers work through the challenges of office”, is full of nonsensical jargon.

It was written by Rod Clark, principal and …. Original source  : Guide for new Brit ministers includes buying Danish pastries for everybody.

Sikh resumes Malaysian National Service training after hair cutting incident

SEREMBAN – A Sikh National Service (NS) trainee who had complained that his hair was snipped while he slept will resume training today at the Sungkai camp in Perak.

According to The Star, Basant Singh, 17, had left the Sungai Bakap camp in Penang after his controversial claim, which National Service officials denied.

Basant said his metre-long [..] Read the original article: here.

Buckingham Palace looking for a royal ‘eco-gardener’

LONDON – The Royal household is in the need of a gardener and has advertised for an eco-gardener responsible for keeping the grounds of Buckingham Palace tidy and environmentally friendly.

The 15,000 pounds-a-year post includes maintaining the 42-acre garden “to the highest standards” and recycling 99 per cent of the waste – even from the Royal … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Buckingham Palace looking for a royal ‘eco-gardener’.

Every incident of terrorism despicable: Pak Foreign Secretary

THIMPHU – Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir on Monday said that India and Pakistan have agreed to work together in countering militancy.

Speaking on the sidelines of a South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Council of Ministers meeting here, Bashir, who met his Indian counterpart, Nirupama Rao, on Sunday,said the meeting was a productive exchange … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Every incident of terrorism despicable: Pak Foreign Secretary.

Thousands evacuated from Paris suburb after live WWII bomb discovery

PARIS – French authorities evacuated at least six thousand people from their residences after an unexploded RAF bomb, which was apparently dropped during the Second World War, was discovered in Boulogne-Billancourt on the outskirts of Paris.

The 1000lbs device, half of which was made of high explosive, was found on land owned by carmaker Renault in …. Source article  : Thousands evacuated from Paris suburb after live WWII bomb discovery.

Coffee shop owner in US faces jail over waitress being too scantily clad

LONDON – A coffee shop owner in the US is facing up to 90 days jail time because one of her waitresses was too scantily clad.

Cheryl Clark, who runs Dreamgirls Expresso in Yakima, Washington state, was found guilty of violating the local indecent exposure ordinance after one of her “bikini baristas” wore sheer shorts while …. Read the original article  : Coffee shop owner in US faces jail over waitress being too scantily clad.

Australia to call blanket ban on all mobile phone in vehicles

SYDNEY – Australian transport ministers have considered imposing new laws to ban all mobile phone use while driving.

The decision emerged after a landmark report found that even hands-free devices dramatically increased the risk of crashing, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

The report by state transport heads reflects the growing concern about distraction to drivers involved in [..] Read the original article: here.

Indian Army has two new mountain divisions in northeast

NEW DELHI – With an eye on China’s growing military strength in Tibet, India has “fully raised” two new mountain divisions with 30,000 troops in the northeast as a counter-measure and to shore up its mountain warfare capabilities.

“We have now fully raised the two new mountain divisions in the northeast. They are fully functional. …. Original article  : Indian Army has two new mountain divisions in northeast.

Female teacher in US accused of having sex with five pupils in five months

LONDON – A female high school gym teacher in the US has been accused of having sex with five students over a period of five-months.

Stacy Schuler, 32, is said to have had a sexual relationship with the students, who were mostly football players, from last August to December.

Warren County jury heard the sexual acts happened … Read : Female teacher in US accused of having sex with five pupils in five months.

Chinese New Year pumps up prostitution in Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR – Prostitution business in Geylang, Singapore, witnessed a rise during the Chinese New Year break with the influx of call girls from Indonesia, it has emerged.

The Chinese Press reported that the flesh trade had also benefited several budget hotels whose operators increased their room rates.

According to The New Paper, the usual room rate …. Source  : Chinese New Year pumps up prostitution in Singapore.

Air New Zealand to allow mobile use on new A320

MELBOURNE – Air New Zealand has said that the passengers on the black Airbus A320 will soon be able to use their mobile phones.

This privilege, however, will come at a price.

The black-liveried Airbus A320 aircraft commences its first commercial flights today.

It will be fitted with new in-flight mobile technology, which, within the next month, will …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Air New Zealand to allow mobile use on new A320.

America’s top civil rights group backs Hindus upset with NBC over Lord Ganesh mockery

NEVADA – National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), USA’s influential-oldest-largest civil rights organization, has come out in support of Hindus, who are disturbed over the portrayal of Lord Ganesh as a sex act on NBC’s Saturday Night Live (SNL) and want apologies from all those responsible for it, including actor Jim Carrey …. Source article  : America’s top civil rights group backs Hindus upset with NBC over Lord Ganesh mockery.

One killed, 11 injured at ‘house party’ shootout in Ohio

WASHINGTON – A shootout during a party at a Youngstown State University fraternity house in Ohio has reportedly left a person dead, and 11 others injured.

ABC News quoted Youngstown police as saying that they have arrested two men in connection with the shootings, but refused to disclose their names as they were still carrying out … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : One killed, 11 injured at ‘house party’ shootout in Ohio.

How long can Egyptian military navigate middle ground?

CAIRO – A history of crushing dissent indicates that the Egyptian Army’s tolerance for protesters may not hold if its interests are threatened.

When bread shortages swept Egypt in 2008, the government didn’t rely on the free market or its own warehouses, but turned instead to army bakeries to churn out millions of flat loaves to … Read more : How long can Egyptian military navigate middle ground?.

Regional parties of North Bengal demand a separate state

SILIGURI – A group of activists of regional parties in Siliguri and Jalpaiguri regions of West Bengal came together to stage a rally demanding a separate state to be carved out from the state.

The parties which took part in this were Republican Party of India (RPI), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Kamptapuri People’s Party (KPP), People’s …. Read the original article  : Regional parties of North Bengal demand a separate state.

Einstein’s 69-yr-old granddaughter wants her due

NEW YORK – The university that owns the lucrative rights to Albert Einstein’s name is refusing to give a dollar to his family.

The late scientist’s granddaughter Evelyn Einstein, who approached the Hebrew University of Jerusalem about sharing the profits it earned, claims that she was ‘rudely blown off’.

“Everyone assumes I’m filthy rich, and they think … Read more : Einstein’s 69-yr-old granddaughter wants her due.

Pope believed ‘priests should be allowed to have sex’

MELBOURNE – Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, had as a young priest, signed a memorandum suggesting Vatican to relax celibacy rules.

He reportedly thought it would attract more people to become priests.

According to AdelaideNow, Father Brian Lucas, general secretary of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, said there was a range of opinions on the matter.

He …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pope believed ‘priests should be allowed to have sex’.