Month: June 2010

Security Council slams Gaza aid raid

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London, June 01: The UN Security Council has condemned Israel’s deadly attack on a Gaza-bound aid convoy, demanding the immediate release of the ships and the civilians onboard.

The Security Council condemned “those acts which resulted in the loss of at least 10 civilians and many wounded,” AFP quoted a statement by the Council’s President.

The UN body further called for the immediate release of all ships and civilians held by Israel, urging an impartial investigation into the Israeli attack against the aid flotilla.

Al-Qaeda No. 3 killed in Pakistan

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Kabul, June 01: Al-Qaeda has announced that its top leader in Afghanistan Mustafa Abu al-Yazid has been killed in a US airstrike in Pakistan within the past two weeks.

“His death will only be a severe curse by his life upon the infidels,” al-Qaeda said late Monday in a statement quoted by the New York Times.

The Egyptian Yazid, the financial director for al-Qaeda as well as one of the group’s founders, was considered by American intelligence to be one of the al-Qaeda triumvirate with Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri.

Govt employees treated as animals

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Hyderabad, June 01(Siasat News): In the presence of chief Minister two day 17th State Conference of A.P N.G.Os association, its president Mr. Gopal Reddy accused the public representatives of treating Govt employees as animals.

His remarks infuriated the Chief Minister. Congress M.P Mr A Venat reddy and State Minister Raghuveer Reddy. Chief Minister K. Rosiah inaugurated this annual function.

Roadside delivery of HIV+

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Hyderabad, June 01: (Siasat News)HIV affected a pregnant woman gave birth a baby at a foot path, adjacent to the hospital in which she was not allowed to be admitted.

This incident took place at suryapet of nalgonda district. She was brought to the hospital in the throes of child birth. According to the Siasat News reporter at first it appeared she would be admitted but after examining her blood samples she was denied the admission.

Congress go-ahead for yatra: Jaganmohan

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New Delhi, June 01: In the eye of a storm ever since he defied the high command, Congress MP Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy today claimed the party has given the “go-ahead” to him to continue with his tour of Telangana region and that all issues have been sorted out.

After meeting Law Minister Veerappa Moily, the 37-year-old MP from Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh, said he would continue with his yatra.

Commerce students can go for BSc (H) Maths

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New Delhi, June 01: Suruchi Dayal (18) scored 88.4 per cent in the Class XII Board examinations. With this percentage and a Commerce background, she thought she could manage to pursue BSc (H) Mathematics in most of the esteemed colleges in Delhi University.

But she had reason to be confused at the time of admission to her course of choice. “Being a Commerce student, I was in a dilemma about whether I can get admission in this course or not.

CATE-crashed by server

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New Delhi, June 01: Students who went to buy Combined Aptitude Test for English (CATE) forms for admission to Delhi University on Monday, the last day of collection and submission of forms, were in for a rude shock. A demand draft of Rs 300 from State Bank of India is needed to buy the form, but the students could not make the drafts due to SBI’s server failure.

Obama: We need ‘facts’ ASAP

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Washington, June 01: US President Barack Obama spoke by telephone with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu Monday after the latter cancelled a planned Oval Office meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

During their 15-minute conversation, Obama conveyed his understanding for Netanyahu’s decision to return immediately to Israel from Canada and not stop in Washington following the deadly clash between the IDF and activists trying to break the Gaza blockade earlier in the day.

Reforms package: Pak court rejects objections against bench

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Islamabad, June 01: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Monday rejected the government’s objections against a bench set up to hear petitions challenging a landmark constitutional reforms package that stripped President Asif Ali Zardari of his powers.

A 17-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry initially reserved its verdict after hearing objections against the bench constituted to hear a batch of 15 petitions against the 18th constitutional amendment.

However, later in the day, it rejected the objections.

Turkey recalls top envoy

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Turkey, June 01: Ankara warns of potentially irreparable harm to ties. Turkey recalled its ambassador to Israel on Monday and warned that the IDF’s pre-dawn raid on the Gaza flotilla might have caused “irreversible consequences” in the relationship between the two countries.

“It should be known that we are not going to remain silent in the face of this inhumane state terrorism,” said Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan amid initial reports that Turkish nationals may have been among the dead and wounded.

Aishwarya Rai’s motherly side revealed!!

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Mumbai, June 01: Aishwarya rai, is one actress noth only with a very pretty face, but a beautiful heart too. Her beauty is not just skin deep. She proved this during the shooting of her forth-coming flick ‘Raavan’.

Sources revealed that while shooting in the dense forests of Kerala, the cast had to be wet for hours at a stretch. While on the shoot, Ash suddenly found a small girl, a child artist in the film, who too was drenched from head to toe the entire day. But, unlike the adults who could cope up with the wet clothes et al, the little girl kept shivering.

Israel boat raid: Turkey warns of consequences amidst global ire

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Turkey, June 01: Turkey withdrew its ambassador to Israel and called for an emergency session of the UN Security Council as condemnations erupted across Europe and the Arab world Monday over Israel’s deadly commando raid on ships taking humanitarian aid to the blockaded Gaza Strip.

Government after government demanded an explanation from Israel, which said its soldiers were trying to defend themselves against armed activists. The White House said it was trying to learn more about “this tragedy.”

Iran has at least 5.7 kg of higher-enriched uranium: IAEA

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Vienna, June 01: Iran had produced at least 5.7 kilogrammes of higher-enriched uranium, which it says it is producing for a research reactor, as of early April, according to a restricted UN report seen by a news agency on Monday.

“On April 7, 2010, Iran withdrew 5.7 kilogrammes of UF6 (uranium hexafluoride) from the first cascade” at its pilot fuel enrichment plant in Natanz, the International Atomic Energy Agency report said.

“According to Iran, this UF6 was enriched to 19.7 per cent.”

S Korea probes war rumours ahead of polls

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Seoul, June 01: South Korean police are probing leaflets and Internet messages spreading rumours of imminent war and questioning an investigation into the sinking of a naval vessel which they say could affect Wednesday’s local elections.

The ship sinking has become the top campaign issue, with the liberal opposition accusing President Lee Myung-bak of provoking tension after a decade of warming ties with reclusive and impoverished North Korea.

Iran has fuel for 2 nuke weapons: IAEA report

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Washington, June 01: A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report revealed on Monday that Iran has now produced a stockpile of nuclear fuel that experts say would be enough, with further enrichment, to make two nuclear weapons.

The inspectors reported on Monday that Iran has now produced over 5,300 pounds of low-enriched uranium, all of which would have to undergo further enrichment before it could be converted to bomb fuel.

Issue sorted, I’ll continue with yatra: Jagan

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New Delhi, June 01: Congress MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, son of the late YSR, who defied the Congress high command with his tour of Telangana, on Tuesday, claimed that “everything” has been sorted out between him and the party leadership.

Jagan’s reconciliatory note came after he met with AICC incharge of Andhra Pradesh, Veerappa Moily, in the national capital. Jagan had yesterday threatened to quit as an MP if it was proved he had politicised his yatra, displeasuring the Congress party bosses even further.

China forcing Internet cafe shutdown for national exam

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Beijing, June 01: Many provinces in China are forcing Internet cafes to shut down in order to allow students to prepare for their upcoming National College Entrance Examination.

The local governments of Linxian county in Shanxi province and Linchuan district in Jiangxi province have asked Internet cafes to “temporarily cease trading” till June 09 and warned that fines would be levied if they refuse to comply, China Daily reported citing a statement in people.com.cn.

This is the first time the regions are seeking to enforce the ban.

Tropical Storm Agatha kills 150 in Central America

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Guatemala City, June 01: Flooding and landslides from the season’s first tropical storm have killed at least 150 people and made thousands homeless in Central America, officials said.

Dozens of people were missing and emergency crews struggled to reach isolated communities cut off by washed-out roads and collapsed bridges caused by Tropical Storm Agatha.

Cabinet recomends President’s rule in Jharkhand

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New Delhi, June 01: The Union Cabinet today recommended to President Pratibha Patil to impose Central rule in Jharkhand after the resignation of Chief Minister Shibu Soren ahead of a trust vote in the Assembly.

The Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, decided to recommend to the President to keep the state Assembly in suspended animation and impose Central rule.

Jharkhand Governor M O H Farooq had sent his report to the Centre yesterday after Congress and the BJP gave up efforts to form a government.

4.5 Lakh greed fake encounter ?

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Srinagar,June 01 :THE J& K Police are expected to seek Major Opinder Singh’s custody for his role in the alleged murder of three youth of Nadihal in Baramulla on April 30, which was passed off as the army’s encounter with militants.The police said Maj. Singh’s alleged motive might have been the Rs 4.5 lakh reward money, the credit for gunning down militants and also a possible promotion later.

The Major made local contacts while working with the G2 unit of Military Intelligence in Baramulla before his posting to Kalaroos in Kupwara with 4 Rajput Rifles, police sources said.

Pope appoints panel to probe Ireland abuse

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Vatican City, June 01: Pope Benedict XVI has appointed nine prelates, including the archbishops of Boston and New York, to investigate child abuse in Ireland’s Catholic institutions.

The pope urged the Irish church to support the investigation, saying it could be a chance for hope and renewal. In a March letter to the Irish faithful, Benedict had promised an investigation that addressed chronic clerical child abuse in Ireland and decades of cover-ups by church authorities.

Smile and reveal your Personality

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London,June 01 :A SMILE costs nothing. But, its the speed of your giggle that can shape the first impressions others may have of you, say researchers.A new study has revealed that a too quick or too broad smile is often regarded as insincere while a slower giggle is perceived to be much more genuine, British tabloid Daily Express reported.For most people, smiling at a first meeting is a natural response as they try to build up a rapport.

Syria conducted nuke experiments: IAEA document

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Vienna, June 01: Syria has told the UN atomic watchdog about past nuclear experiments, but is still refusing to cooperate over allegations that it was building a secret nuclear reactor with North Korea’s help, a new report revealed on Monday.

In a restricted four-page report, the International Atomic Energy Agency said that Syria “provided the Agency with information concerning previously unreported uranium conversion and irradiation activities” at a small research reactor in Damascus.

Plane dives 6,000 feet

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Mumbai, June 01: The famed Maharaja is giving nightmare to the passengers, specially the attitude of pilots of Maharaj is giving nightmare to the passengers.

Charles Taylor lawyers oppose Campbell testimony

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Hague, June 01: Former Liberian president Charles Taylor’s defence lawyers on Monday opposed a request by prosecutors at his war crimes trial to call supermodel Naomi Campbell as a witness, branding the move “a publicity stunt”.

Prosecutors earlier this month filed a motion seeking to have Campbell subpoenaed to testify about claims Taylor gave her “blood diamonds” at a reception in South Africa in 1997.