Don't free Davis, warns ex-spy chief
Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS/AKI) Former army officers will “take action” against the government if Pakistan releases US official Raymond Davis who shot dead two Pakistanis, ex-spy chief Hamid Gul has warned. “If the government shows any softness in the case of Davis, former army officers would play their role in the defence of national interest,” .... Read the original article : Don’t free Davis, warns ex-spy chief.
Top US lawmaker says Pak faces cut in aid unless it drastically increases tax rates
WASHINGTON - US aid beneficiary nations, such as Pakistan, will have to shoulder more of the burden for their own growth as Washington eyes deep cuts in its overseas assistance, a top US lawmaker has warned. “Greater sacrifice by aid recipients is required to sustain the generosity of the [..] Read the original article: here.
Results of Underwriting Auctions
In the auctions of the securities conducted on February 10, 2011 for Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU), the Reserve Bank of India has set the cut-off rates for underwriting commission payable to Primary Dealers as given below: (` in crore) Nomenclature of the Security Notified Amount Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) Amount Additional Competitive Underwriting Amount Accepted Total Amount ... Original article on : Results of Underwriting Auctions.
Afghan district governor among three killed in suicide attack
KUNDUZ - A district governor in the northern Afghan province of Kunduz and two other people were killed Thursday when a suicide bomber blew himself up inside a government building, officials said. Abdul Wahid Omarkhel, the chief of the Chardarah district, died on the spot when the bomber detonated his explosives-filled vest inside Omarkhel’s office .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Afghan district governor among three killed in suicide attack.
Nano drug promising in treatment of chronic wounds
WASHINGTON - Scientists have developed a low cost, nanometer-sized drug to treat chronic wounds including diabetic foot ulcers or burns. Poor blood circulation arising from diabetes often results in skin wounds which do not heal, causing pain, infection and at times amputation. Several proteins, called growth factors, have been found to speed up ... Read more >>.
Three choices for sham US varsity students; radio tags come off 2 Indians
WASHINGTON - US immigration authorities removed radio tags of a couple of Indian students of a sham university in California as it asked all duped students to contact them directly to find out their options. Ankle bracelet monitors of two of the 18 tagged students of California-based Tri Valley University (TVU), some 90 percent of [..] Read the original article: here.
US beauty queen sues after she loses crown 'for failing to lose weight'
LONDON - A beauty queen in the US has decided to sue pageant organisers after she lost her crown for failing to lose weight. Domonique Ramirez, 17, was not only told to “get off the tacos” by pageant officials, but was also accused of being .... Source article on Gaea Times at : US beauty queen sues after she loses crown ‘for failing to lose weight’.
Virtual Villagers 5 - New Believers
Explore the mysterious center of beautiful Isola and uncover its tragic past in this new chapter from the hit series. Many questions still remain after the villagers managed to save the Tree of Life. To find these answers, a group sets off to explore the center of the isle but is soon captured by a previously [...]
Breakthrough can reduce heart failure in cancer patients
LONDON - A breakthrough could help reduce heart failure among cancer patients worldwide and increase survival rates, researchers claim. Scientists at the Centre for Vision and Vascular Science, Queen’s University Belfast, have discovered the role of an enzyme which, when a patient receives chemotherapy, can cause serious damage to the heart. This has, ... Read more >>.
ALQAEM International to Make Noninvasive Glucose Monitor Available in the Region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 10, 2011 - The Health Care Division of ALQAEM International FZE, the exclusive master distributor for the M.E.N.A. region of the UFIT(R) noninvasive medical device created by Biosign Technologies Inc. of Canada, is pleased to announce that it has placed orders for delivery this quarter and will begin a limited release in March .... Source : ALQAEM International to Make Noninvasive Glucose Monitor Available in the Region.
Chhattisgarh court dismisses Binayak Sen's bail plea (Second Lead)
BILASPUR - The Chhattisgarh High Court Thursday rejected the bail plea of human rights activist Binayak Sen, who has been sentenced to a life term for sedition and his links with the Maoists. A division bench of Justice T.P. Sharma and Justice R.L. Jhanwar pronounced the judgment in a jam-packed court room here, some .... Original source : Chhattisgarh court dismisses Binayak Sen’s bail plea (Second Lead).
Chihuahua causes freak house fire after chewing mobile phone
LONDON - A pet Chihuahua in Britain is said to have caused a freak house fire when it decided to chew on a mobile phone belong to its owner. Lily the Chihuahua apparently chewed through a Samsung handset and dislodged the battery while gnawing on it. The dog’s ... Read : Chihuahua causes freak house fire after chewing mobile phone.
Thousands of protesters spend the night on Cairo square
CAIRO - Thousands of protesters were standing their ground in Cairo’s Tahrir Square Thursday, in the 17th day of protests demanding higher wages, political reform and the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak. Hundreds had camped overnight on the streets, within sight of the nearby parliament buildings. The demonstrators did not appear to be placated by .... Source : Thousands of protesters spend the night on Cairo square.
Dassault Falcon Announces 2011 Regional M&O Seminar Series
SAINT-CLOUD, France, February 10, 2011 - Dassault Falcon's Regional Maintenance & Operations Seminar (M&O) series will continue again in 2011, with a total of 13 seminars to be held in eight countries around the globe. The M&O Seminar series gives Falcon operators an opportunity to communicate face-to-face with Dassault's specialists and engineering teams on a variety of topics. ... Original article on : Dassault Falcon Announces 2011 Regional M&O Seminar Series.
Four lakh people take holy dip in Konark
BHUBANESWAR - At least four lakh pilgrims Thursday took a holy dip in a pond in Orissa’s temple town of Konark on the occasion of Magha Saptami which Hindus consider auspicious, the authorities said. Devotees, including the elderly and children, worshipped the sun in the belief that the bath and prayer would cleanse them of ... Read more »»».
Robots may soon get their own Internet
LONDON - It seems robots are poised to have an equivalent of the Internet and Wikipedia, thanks to the efforts of some European scientists. They are currently developing a project called RoboEarth, which will let robots exchange and store information what they discover about the world, reports the .... Original article : Robots may soon get their own Internet.
'Banned' Butt was under investigation for suspected 2010 T20 WC 'spot-fixing' affair
LONDON - Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt, who has been banned for 10 years for his involvement in a spot-fixing scam, was also investigated by the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s anti-corruption unit in connection with “suspicious” phone calls and texts from London-based bookmaker Mazhar Majeed .... Read the original article : ‘Banned’ Butt was under investigation for suspected 2010 T20 WC ’spot-fixing’ affair.
Babolat & Roland-Garros, the "Ultimate Tennis Experience"
A Unique Agreement Between Two Historic French Brands, Serving all Tennis Lovers LYON, France, February 9, 2011 - Babolat, the inventor of tennis strings and currently the No. 2 manufacturer of racquets, is proud to announce the start of a new collaboration with Roland-Garros in 2011. These two internationally recognized French brands are joining together to serve the .... Original article : Babolat & Roland-Garros, the "Ultimate Tennis Experience".
Oracle to Demonstrate Market-Leading Innovation at Mobile World Congress 2011
Oracle to Showcase New Products that Help Communications Service Providers Maintain a Competitive Edge Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? February 9, 2011 News Facts To help communications service providers (CSPs) meet the increasingly complex demands of the mobile market, Oracle will demonstrate its leadership and vision at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 14-17. .... Source article : Oracle to Demonstrate Market-Leading Innovation at Mobile World Congress 2011.