Breaking News – Newsletter for February 12, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Now, free sex disease tests for Valentine’s Day clubbers
LONDON – This Valentine’s Day health experts will offer clubbers free sex disease tests.
The medics will mingle with dancers on Monday and offer to check them for chlamydia.
While the women will be asked for a vaginal swab, men will provide a urine sample.
Results will be … Original source on Gaea Times at : Now, free sex disease tests for Valentine’s Day clubbers.
Young lovers end life in Agra
AGRA – Even as the world got ready to celebrate love on Valentine’s Day, a Hindu boy and a Muslim girl ended their lives in the city of the Taj following objections from their families to their relationship.
While the boy, 19-year-old Sonu shot himself, Faujiya alias Shilpi hanged herself, but her family members have … Original article on : Young lovers end life in Agra.
Patil opens World Philatelic Exhibition in Delhi
NEW DELHI – The President, Pratibha Devisingh Patil, on Saturday, opened the India Post organized INDIPEX 2011,a World Philatelic Exhibition at Pragati Maidan here.
The week-long event will be from February 12 to February 18.
The exhibition has been organized in collaboration …. Read the original article : here.
UK to withdraw counter-terrorism project funds to end multiculturalism
LONDON – The British government plans to withdraw over 1.2 million pounds in funds allotted for its controversial counter-terrorism projects.
According to The Telegraph, the first target of the new policy would be the “Street Project”, based at Brixton Mosque in South London, which has …. Original source : UK to withdraw counter-terrorism project funds to end multiculturalism.
‘Love conquers all’ – is it the truth or just a fairytale?
WASHINGTON – A professor of religion examines how romance novels and many other forms of popular culture emphasize the power of love to make all things turn out right, in the end.
“Given its prominence and power in pop culture today, we should consider how romance may be a religion …. Source : Gaea News Network.
No clean chit to Karmapa: Himachal CM Dhumal
SHIMLA – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal on Saturday said that no clean chit has been given to the Karmapa Lama, Ugyen Trinley Dorje, in a financial irregularities case.
“We can’t give him (the Karmapa) a clean chit as probe by central agencies is still on. Karmapa has neither been given a …. Source article : No clean chit to Karmapa: Himachal CM Dhumal.
Jealous woman jailed for biting off partner’s ear and feeding it to her dog!
LONDON – A 44-year-old women in the UK reportedly bit off part of her partner’s ear out of jealously.
June Thomson attacked her former partner Trevor Wainman, 45, in a jealous rage after a barmaid bought him a drink for his birthday.
Thomson, of Hull, East Yorkshire, punched him in the face … Read more >>>.
Russian scientists plot medical emergency for Mars astronauts
LONDON – Russian scientists are preparing for the medical emergency on simulated astronauts when they will land on Mars prepared in a Moscow laboratory.
The tragic accident, which could range from a broken leg to serious brain trauma, will test the volunteers of the Mars-500 …. Read the original article : here.
Egypt’s military says it is not a substitute for a legitimate government
CAIRO – Egypt’s military has said it will not act as a substitute for a “legitimate” government following President Hosni Mubarak resignation.
A military spokesman said the armed forces would announce measures and arrangements to introduce the changes Egyptians want.
Malaysian govt. accepts Malay Chinese proposal on foreign workers
KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Government has reportedly accepted proposals of Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) to address problems like labour shortage and the strict process of hiring foreign workers faced by small and medium-scale enterprises.
The Star quoted MCA President Dr Chua Soi …. Read the original article : Malaysian govt. accepts Malay Chinese proposal on foreign workers.
Malay Indians express outrage over sale of slippers bearing Hindu deity impressions
KUALA LUMPUR – A number of Indian religious organisations in Malaysia have expressed outrage over the sale of slippers bearing impressions of a Hindu deity.
The Star quoted the Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) President R.S. Mohan Shan as saying that the act selling slippers with …. Source : Gaea News Network.
10pc employees believe dating colleagues can cut chances of promotion
NEW YORK – A new survey has revealed that many people steer clear of dating heir colleagues for the fear that it may hamper their chances of a promotion.
The survey shows seven of 10 employees believe openly dating a colleague could hurt their job security or a shot at … Read : 10pc employees believe dating colleagues can cut chances of promotion.
Abraham Lincoln wanted to deport slaves to British colonies, reveals book
LONDON – Late President of the United States Abraham Lincoln, who is revered as the great champion of America’s slaves, had wanted to deport slaves to toil in British colonies in the Caribbean, reveals a new book.
The book, entitled ‘Colonisation After [..] Read the original article: here.
Ex- Liberian President Taylor hid 400 million dollars: Wikileaks
MONROVIA – Former Liberian President Charles Taylor might have hidden as much as 400 million dollars of his wealth from prosecutors, the whistle blowing website Wikileaks have revealed.
US officials were told that if Taylor is found guilty of war crimes, [..] Read the original article: here.
‘Assange helped Victoria Police with Internet child pornography probe
MELBOURNE – The lawyer representing Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has claimed that the Australian-born journalist had helped Victoria Police with an Internet child pornography investigation in the 1990s.
“In 1993, when Assange was in his early … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Assange helped Victoria Police with Internet child pornography probe.
Krishna links security with enhancing economic development in UNSC
NEW YORK – External Affairs Minister S M Krishna has said that there is a link between enhancing economic development and the goals of international peace and security.
Addressing a high-level meeting on the linkages …. Source : Krishna links security with enhancing economic development in UNSC.
Anti-Terrorism Court issues arrest warrant for Musharraf in Benazir murder case
RAWALPINDI – Rawalpindi’s Anti-Terrorism Court has issued an arrest warrant for former President Pervez Musharraf in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case.
The ATC issued the arrest warrant on Saturday, Geo TV reports.
Former Prime Minister Benazir was targeted in a gun and bomb attack as she was … Original source on Gaea Times at : Anti-Terrorism Court issues arrest warrant for Musharraf in Benazir murder case.
Andy Warhol self-portrait goes on display for the first time in 30 yrs
LONDON – A self-portrait of Andy Warhol, which is expected to fetch 5 million pounds in auction, has been displayed for the first time in more than 30 years.
The 6ft-square work has been in a private collection since 1974 but is to be auctioned at Christie’s in London next week, reports the Daily Mail.
The [..] Read the original article: here.
Assange lawyer gives graphic description of ‘missionary position’ in sex case
LONDON – Julian Assange’s lawyer has said that the accusation of sexual assault made against WikiLeaks founder by one of his two alleged Swedish victims describes “the missionary position”.
However, Assange has denied such an attack taking place.
Geoffrey Robertson QC told the extradition hearing, at Belmarsh magistrate’s court in south London, that any resistance had been …. Source article : Assange lawyer gives graphic description of ‘missionary position’ in sex case.
188-yr-old shipwrecked whaler linked to ‘Moby-Dick’ discovered
LONDON – Marine archaeologists have discovered a 19th-century shipwrecked whaling ship ‘Two Brothers’ – which went down in 1823 – from the Hawaiian waters.
Slammed into coral reef about 600 miles northwest of Honolulu, the vessel was skippered by Captain George Pollard Jr.
Two years earlier, Pollard commanded another ship that was rammed by a whale and [..] Read the original article: here.