Breaking News – Newsletter for February 8, 2011

UK’s new proposals to protect Brit workers may hit skilled Indian migrants

LONDON – Under new proposals to protect British workers, Non-European Union citizens especially skilled Indian migrants, are likely to face more hurdles in getting work visas in the UK.

The UK government advisers have suggested cutting by a third the number of occupations, which qualify as ’skilled’ under immigration rules. If accepted by ministers, the number … Read more >>>.

Karunanidhi hits back at Swamy, says no irregularities in land scam

CHENNAI – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M Karunanidhi has refuted the charges of irregularities in the allotment of land under the discretionary quota, and hit back at Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy for seeking sanction for his prosecution on the issue.

Karunanidhi made a submission in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, …. Original source  : Karunanidhi hits back at Swamy, says no irregularities in land scam.

Egypt unrest may spawn ‘illegal immigration’ to UK, EU, warns NATO chief

CAIRO – NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has warned that the political unrest in Egypt could lead illegal immigrants from there heading for Britain and the European Union (EU).

The Daily Mail quoted Rasmussen as saying that in the midst of a situation where the economies in Egypt and the Middle East as a whole [..] Read the original article: here.

No need to evacuate Pak nationals from Egypt as situation ‘almost normal’: Envoy

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Ambassador to Egypt Seema Naqvi has said there is no need to evacuate Pakistani nationals from the country, as life is almost back to normal there now.

Initially, the riots had pushed the envoy to prepare plans in consultation with the authorities in Islamabad to evacuate Pakistanis from Egypt.

According to these plans, …. Original source  : No need to evacuate Pak nationals from Egypt as situation ‘almost normal’: Envoy.

Palin’s application to trademark her name rejected

LONDON – Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin’s application to trademark her name has been rejected by US officials.

The 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate filed paperwork with the US Patent and Trademark Office in November, reports Sky News.

However, it … Read more >>>.

Obama, Clinton hint at removing Sudan from global state terrorism sponsors list

WASHINGTON – The United States has said that it is keeping the door open for Sudan to be removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism if it meets its ‘obligations,’ including recognition of an independent South Sudan.oth President Obama … Read more »».

Hosni Mubarak richest man in world with estimated 70 billion dollar fortune: Report

LONDON – Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is likely the richest man in the world with an estimated fortune worth about 70 billion dollars.

According to the Guardian, Mubarak has money stashed in several Swiss and other foreign bank accounts, and has shadowy …. Read the original article  : Hosni Mubarak richest man in world with estimated 70 billion dollar fortune: Report.

Tiger rescued from well near Nagpur

NAGPUR – A four year old tiger was rescued from a 30 foot empty well near Nagpur city on Monday.

The tiger fell into the well in Kaslabadi village.

Mishra Kotkar , a forest official said the rescue operation was carried out quickly.

He said the tiger was tranquilised before being brought …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tiger rescued from well near Nagpur.

Rig-Veda inspired art show runaway hit in Berlin

NEVADA – Titled “Soma” after the Soma (ambrosial drink of the gods) of ancient Hindu scripture Rig-Veda, Carsten Holler’s art exhibition in Hamburger Bahnhof Museum fur Gegenwart in Berlin (Germany), which ended on February six, was a grand success, … Read : Rig-Veda inspired art show runaway hit in Berlin.

Basant Panchami celebrated in Punjab and U.P

AMRITSAR / ALLAHABAD – Hundreds of locals and school children celebrated Basant Panchami, in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

In Amritsar, several school children, celebrated the occasion by singing and dancing in traditional attire.

Kamarpreet Kaur , a student , said “We are celebrating the festival of Basant (Spring) … Read more »».

Hindus ask ASEAN to save Shiva temple from further damage in Thai-Cambodia clash

NEVADA – Hindus have asked ASEAN to urgently play an effective role in protection and preservation of Preah Vihear Hindu Shiva temple complex which has reportedly suffered considerable damage due of Thai-Cambodian crossfire.

Notable Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that …. Source  : Hindus ask ASEAN to save Shiva temple from further damage in Thai-Cambodia clash.

Hindus ask Berlusconi, Pope visit Roma family whose 4 kids were burnt alive

NEVADA – Hindus want Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Pope Benedict to visit the grieving Roma (Gypsy) family, whose four children were burnt alive on February six in Rome outskirts, and offer them support.

Three brothers and a sister, aged 4-11 years, perished while …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bright sun, kites mark Punjab’s Basant Panchami celebrations

CHANDIGARH – Overcast conditions and rainfall in many parts of Punjab since the last two days made way for a clear sky and bright sunshine Tuesday as people observed the festival of ‘Basant Panchami’ — the first day of the spring season.

Youngsters and children could be seen flying kites in various cities and towns … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bright sun, kites mark Punjab’s Basant Panchami celebrations.

World’s tallest model Amazon Eve ready to pose nude for Playboy

WASHINGTON – Amazon Eve has revealed that she’s ready to pose nude for Playboy magazine.

“Sure I would do Playboy. I would need to reduce my muscle mass and soften up a bit, but Hefner is the only one I would pose nude for, because he does it so tastefully,” she told FOX411 in an exclusive …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : World’s tallest model Amazon Eve ready to pose nude for Playboy.

Malaysian govt. urged to recognise Malay-Indians’ roles in country’s development

KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian group called the People’s Service Movement has reportedly urged the government to give due recognition to Malay-Indians who have played major roles in the country’s development.

The Star quoted the group’s spokesman S. Sinappan as saying that the Indians, through their hard work and sacrifices, have made huge contributions in developing …. Original article  : Malaysian govt. urged to recognise Malay-Indians’ roles in country’s development.

One cop killed, three injured in checkpoint bomb attack at Peshawar

PESHAWAR – A policeman was killed and three others wounded in explosions at a security checkpoint in Pakistan’s northwest city of Peshawar.

Although nobody was hurt when the first bomb went through the checkpoint, a second remote-controlled bomb detonated as police rushed to the scene and struck them, the BBC reports.

The police checkpoint had been abandoned … Read more : One cop killed, three injured in checkpoint bomb attack at Peshawar.

Indian-origin bride’s murder during honeymoon in Cape Town was unintentional: Hitman

CAPE TOWN – The revelation of a statement by one of the gunmen accused of killing an Indian-origin bride during her honeymoon in Cape Town last year, saying that they never intended to kill Anni Dewani, has raised doubts on police claims that her husband Shrien had plotted the murder.

Mziwamadoda Qwabe had told detectives, five …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Bristol Palin memoir to hit the shelves June 21???

WASHINGTON – It seems former Alaska governor Sarah Palin’s 20-year-old daughter Bristol has put down her dancing shoes and picked up the pen.

A book listing on Amazon, under the heading “Untitled Bristol Palin Memoir,” says that the 304-page book is due to hit the shelves June 21, reports the Politico.

In November, Palin’s family friends told …. Source article  : ‘Bristol Palin memoir to hit the shelves June 21′.

Possible Muslim Brotherhood govt “mother of all fears,” for Egypt’s Christians

CAIRO – Amid massive protests across the country calling for Hosni Mubarak’s resignation, Christians in Egypt, who make up about 10 percent of the population, are reportedly living in fear over whether the political change in the near future may end up in them being persecuted in their own country.

Although some Christians were found … Original source on Gaea Times at : Possible Muslim Brotherhood govt “mother of all fears,” for Egypt’s Christians.

US regrets widow’s suicide but insists Pak frees murder-accused diplomat

WASHINGTON – The United States has said it was aware of the fact that the widow of one of the two Pakistani man killed by a US diplomat last month had committed suicide, but reiterated that Pakistan must fulfil its international obligations under the Vienna Convention and release the accused.

While US official Raymond Davis, who … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US regrets widow’s suicide but insists Pak frees murder-accused diplomat.