Breaking News – Newsletter for February 14, 2011

Monday, February 14, 2011

Hindus call Pope’s Roma gesture “a step in the right direction”

NEVADA – Hindus have described call of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for solidarity towards Roma (Gypsies) “a step in the right direction”.

In his Sunday appearance in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Pope Benedict reportedly issued an appeal for more solidarity towards Roma people in the presence of parents of Roma children who were … Original source on Gaea Times at : Hindus call Pope’s Roma gesture “a step in the right direction”.

Mughal Gardens to be opened to the public from Tuesday

NEW DELHI – The Mughal Garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan will be opened for public viewing from February 15 to March 16.

It will remain closed on Mondays for maintenance.

Entry into the Gardens will be open only up to 4 p.m.

The main Mughal Garden is in bloom having annual flowers such as roses, lilies, tulips, double pansy …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Mughal Gardens to be opened to the public from Tuesday.

Government treats militancy with kid gloves: RSS leader

MATHURA – Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) spokesperson Ram Madhav has accused the Central Government of tackling the issue of militants with kid gloves.

Addressing a public meet here on Sunday, Madhav said: “Eliminating terrorism, means eliminating the terrorist physically. You cannot guess who said this. General Musharraf who was a dictator of Pakistan says this. Though … Read more >>>.

Valentine’s Day fever ensures brisk flower business in Varanasi

VARANASI – Valentine’s Day fever has gripped the city of Varanasi again.holesalers of flowers, in particular are doing brisk business.

Ram Prasad, a wholesaler, said “On Valentine’s Day, we see bumper sale as most of our flowers are sold out in the market.”

For several florists, the occasion is an opportunity to make profit. The price of …. Source article : Valentine’s Day fever ensures brisk flower business in Varanasi.

Trapped Chilean miners were denied blow-up sex dolls in case of jealousy

LONDON – The Chilean miners, who were trapped underground for nine weeks, are said to have been provided cannabis and porn, but no blow-up sex dolls – reason being they might cause jealousy.

A new book, called ‘The 33′, claims that in order to keep the spirits of the 33 Chilean miners up, their families would … Original article on : Trapped Chilean miners were denied blow-up sex dolls in case of jealousy.

Fans storm to buy Royal Shakespeare Company costumes

LONDON – Thousands of people queued up for hours to buy the Royal Shakespeare Company costumes, which have been put on sale at its rehearsal rooms in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.

The 15,000 items up for grabs from its costume department include outfits and accessories once worn onstage by the likes of Sir Ian McKellen, David Tennant, Charles …. Source : Fans storm to buy Royal Shakespeare Company costumes.

Chinese railway minister sacked over corruption

BEIJING – China’s Railways Minister, Liu Zhijun, has been sacked on charges of corruption, which are being investigated.

Zhijun has been China’s Railways minister since 2003, The Telegraph reports.

Though no details are available on what charges are being probed, the government has replaced Liu with 62-year-old former Customs chief, Sheng Guangzu.

China plans to …. Source article : Chinese railway minister sacked over corruption.

Former Taliban member visits UK for secret insurgency-ending talks

LONDON – A former senior Taliban member who is said to be in close contact with the group’s leader Mullah Omar, is reportedly in Britain for insurgency ending negotiations.

Mullah Abdul Salaam Zaeef, a member of the Taliban Government before the 9/11 terror attacks on the United States, has met senior British Government officials amid … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Former Taliban member visits UK for secret insurgency-ending talks.

UK MP’s Russian ’spy’ assistant offered Kremlin TV role

LONDON – Katia Zatuliveter, an assistant to a UK MP and an alleged spy, has now been offered a job at the Kremlin’s English-language TV news propaganda channel.

Zatuliveter, a 25-year-old former parliamentary assistant for Mike Hancock, a Liberal Democrat MP, was arrested in December and ordered deported on MI5’s advice after it was decided that …. Original article on Gaea Times at : UK MP’s Russian ’spy’ assistant offered Kremlin TV role.

How laughter keeps Michelle Obama’s love life alive

LONDON – Ever wondered how US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle keep their relationship fresh even after 19 years of marriage? Here’s the simple answer- they keep each other smiling.

On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, Michelle revealed that she and Obama maintain the romance in their marriage with ‘a lot of laughing’ – …. Source article on Gaea Times at : How laughter keeps Michelle Obama’s love life alive.

Now, men are getting broody too!

LONDON – A new study has found that men today are likelier than women to want to settle down and start a family.

The research says men are getting broody too. And single men are more likely to dream of having children than women, reports the Daily Mail.

And the experts believe it’s all down to greater … Read more »»».

Malik asks for details of Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Delhi airport detention

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has reportedly stepped in personally to look into Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s detention at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport over undeclared foreign currency.

According to the Dawn, Malik has spoken to Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Shahid Malik, and asked him to monitor the matter closely. …. Source article : Malik asks for details of Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Delhi airport detention.

Over 4 in 10 Republicans want better candidates to choose from

WASHINGTON – Over four in ten supporters of the Republican party (43 percent) have said that they would like to have a better field of potential candidates to choose from for the 2012 presidential elections.

Taking part in the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, barely half the 3742 attendees said they’re “generally … Read : Over 4 in 10 Republicans want better candidates to choose from.

Pak Taliban demands death for Raymond Davis

MIRANSHAH – Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has said that the government should execute double murder-accused US official Raymond Davis, or hand him over to them.

“We demand that the Pakistani government hang Raymond Davis or otherwise hand him over to us. We will decide his fate,” the Daily Times quoted TTP spokesman Azam Tariq, as saying. …. Read the original article : Pak Taliban demands death for Raymond Davis.

Pak politicians criticize Qureshi over his remarks on Raymond Davis

LAHORE – Several Pakistani politicians have criticized former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s stance that the double murder-accused US official Raymond Davis could not be given diplomatic immunity.

Law Minister Babar Awan, in an obvious reference to Quereshi’s statement, said that the government would not allow anybody to become hero by politicizing the issue.

Without naming … Read more : Pak politicians criticize Qureshi over his remarks on Raymond Davis.

Fresh snowfall in Kufri delights tourists

KUFRI – Tourists have expressed delight over the arrival of fresh snow in Kufri.

Shailendra, a tourist, said “I am seeing this kind of snowfall for the first time and it’s overwhelming. I am really feeling good after coming here and we are enjoying,”

The temperature has fallen sharply in the region, after the snowfall.

Vijay Singh, a …. Original article : Fresh snowfall in Kufri delights tourists.

Prince William to sift through 1,000 Valentine’s cards!

LONDON – Prince William will be sifting through a huge pile of Valentine’s cards, sent by children whose parents are in the British Armed Forces, on Monday.

Campaigner Sarah Bennett Thurston and her three sons will deliver around 1,000 cards to the soldier prince and his fiancee Kate Middleton, reports the Daily Star.

They hope it will …. Source : Gaea News Network.