Mumbai Police Continues Anti Piracy Raids

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems like the anti piracy coalition deal that was signed between Bollywood and Hollywood film industry shall function as a shield to all kinds of movie piracy in the upcoming days. Recently, the officials of Mumbai Police conducted massive raids in between June 18 and June 20 which had them retrieve … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mumbai Police Continues Anti Piracy Raids.

Four killed in Turkey blast

ISTANBUL – At least four people were killed when a roadside bomb hit a minibus carrying military personnel in Istanbul Tuesday, Turkish media reported.

The blast occurred as the minibus was passing a cemetery on its way from a military housing complex.
One of the victims was the 17-year-old daughter of an officer. At least nine …. Read the original article  : here.

Seven killed in Afghanistan bombings

KABUL – Seven civilians were killed and three others were injured in roadside bombings in western Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday.

A bomb hit a truck in Kishk-e-Kuhna district in Herat province, killing five civilians and injuring three others Monday, a police spokesman said.
A man and his wife riding a motorbike were killed by an explosion … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Seven killed in Afghanistan bombings.

Shahzad pleads guilty, warns of more attacks (Second Lead)

NEW YORK – Pakistan-born American Faisal Shahzad, pleading guilty to all 10 charges in the failed Times Square bombing, has described himself as a “soldier” in a war being waged by Muslims against Americans.

“I want to plead guilty 100 times over,” said Shahzad in a packed Manhattan federal court Monday after the 10-count indictment, including …. Original article  : Shahzad pleads guilty, warns of more attacks (Second Lead).

Mumbai Police Hunts For Serial Killer

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Kurla’s Nehru Nagar at the outskirts of Mumbai city is swarmed with officers of Mumbai Police who are following a trail of a serial killer. Reportedly, Mumbai Police discovered the body of a nine year old child in the nearby slum who happens to be the third target of the killer. Forensic …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Prosecution rests in Calif. train station shooting trial of former officer; defense up next

Defense up next in Calif. train station shooting

LOS ANGELES – A defense attorney for a former Bay Area transit police officer accused of killing an unarmed black man is expected to call another police officer on Tuesday who will recount how the man resisted arrest during a traffic stop four years ago.
Attorney Michael Rains will … Original article on : Prosecution rests in Calif. train station shooting trial of former officer; defense up next.

Six terrorists surrender in Tripura

AGARTALA – With Bangladesh continuing its crackdown against militants active in northeast India, six terrorists fled from that country and surrendered to the Indian authorities, police said Tuesday.

The six National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) guerrillas escaped from their camps in Athang in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in southeast Bangladesh last week. They surrendered to … Read more : Six terrorists surrender in Tripura.

PM’s move for peace talks with ULFA hailed

GUWAHATI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s decision not to oppose the release of the jailed leadership of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to facilitate peace talks has been hailed in Assam which has suffered over three decades of insurgency.

“The prime minister’s announcement is indeed very positive and we welcome his gesture,” Bijon … Original source on Gaea Times at : PM’s move for peace talks with ULFA hailed.

Former NFL running back Corey Dillon pleads not guilty to misdemeanor DUI

Ex NFL player Dillon pleads not guilty to DUI

MALIBU, Calif. – Former NFL running back Corey Dillon has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from his April arrest in Southern California.
Dillon entered his pleas Monday in Malibu Superior Court.
The former Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots running back was arrested early April … Read more »».

Key prosecution witness to be back on stand at Blagojevich corruption trial for days

Key prosecution witness on stand at Blago trial
CHICAGO – He is a central figure in the case against ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich: The former governor’s aide led away in handcuffs the same morning in 2008 when federal agents swarmed in to arrest Blagojevich himself at his home.
Prosecutors say John Harris, Blagojevich’s last chief … Original source on Gaea Times at : Key prosecution witness to be back on stand at Blagojevich corruption trial for days.

Pakistan to spend more to fight terror

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan will spend Rs.130 billion in its war against terrorism during fiscal 2010-11 beginning July 1.

According to finance ministry sources, the government has made a separate allocation to finance its anti-terrorism operations in several parts of the country, Geo TV reported Tuesday.
The government presented its annual budget earlier this month.
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Train services hit after bomb scare

KOLKATA – Train services were disrupted for over two hours in West Bengal Tuesday morning following a bomb scare, an official said.

The authorities pressed the panic button after the driver of a freight train reported hearing a blast between Gidhni and Khatkura railway stations in West Midnapore district.
The freight train, however, crossed the stretch … Read more »».

Militant, policeman killed in Kashmir

SRINAGAR – A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant and a policeman were killed in a gunbattle between security forces and guerrillas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore town, police said Tuesday.

The body of the militant, identified as Zubair, was recovered from the debris of a house where he had taken shelter and which the security forces destroyed Monday, …. Source  : Militant, policeman killed in Kashmir.

Malaysia tears down iconic mural wall at century-old prison, refuses to make it a museum

Malaysia tears down iconic mural wall at prison

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Bulldozers tore down a boundary wall famed for murals mostly painted by anonymous convicts at a 115-year-old Malaysian prison that once held World War II Allied soldiers.
Hundreds of onlookers watched as excavators broke through the eastern wall of Pudu Jail on Monday night, leaving …. Read the original article  : here.

New Mexico State Police investigate death of father, 2 sons in apparent murder-suicide

NM father, 2 sons die in apparent murder-suicide

LA PUEBLA, N.M. – New Mexico State Police are investigating the deaths of two boys and an adult in an apparent murder-suicide.
State Police Lt. Eric Garcia says two boys – ages 12 and 10 – were apparently shot with a handgun by their father, who then killed himself. …. Read the original article  : New Mexico State Police investigate death of father, 2 sons in apparent murder-suicide.

6 killed in Turkey clash

ISTANBUL – The latest skirmish Monday between the Turkish military and Kurdish rebels in southeastern Turkey left six people dead, the Turkish news agency Anadolu reported.

Fighters from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) reportedly attacked a military outpost in Silvan, killing one soldier. Five rebels died in the battle.
The incident follows similar rebel attacks that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 6 killed in Turkey clash.

Thousands turn out to pay cheering tribute to NBA champion Lakers in victory parade

Thousands of fans cheer Lakers in tribute
LOS ANGELES – Tens of thousands of jubilant Los Angeles Lakers fans lined a two-mile route Monday, many waving purple and gold flags and T-shirts that read “Back 2 Back” as they cheered the NBA champions during a parade to celebrate the team’s second consecutive title.

Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Thousands turn out to pay cheering tribute to NBA champion Lakers in victory parade.

Shahzad pleads guilty, warns of more attacks

NEW YORK – Pakistan-born American Faisal Shahzad, pleading guilty to all ten charges in the failed Times Square bombing, has warned that it was one small part of a war being waged by Muslims against Americans.

“I want to plead guilty 100 times over,” said Shahzad, 30, in a packed Manhattan federal court Monday after the …. Source article  : Shahzad pleads guilty, warns of more attacks.

15-year-old girl sentenced to juvenile detention in Seattle bus tunnel beating case

Detention for girl in Seattle bus tunnel beating

SEATTLE – A 15-year-old girl has been sentenced to 15 to 36 weeks in a juvenile detention facility for the beating of another teenage girl at the Seattle bus tunnel that was captured on surveillance video.
The Seattle girl had pleaded guilty earlier this month to second-degree assault to … Original source on Gaea Times at : 15-year-old girl sentenced to juvenile detention in Seattle bus tunnel beating case.

Judge rules UC Berkeley police illegally searched camera of journalist covering campus protest

Judge: UC illegally searched journalist’s camera

BERKELEY, Calif. – A judge has ruled that the University of California police illegally searched the camera of a photojournalist covering a protest outside the chancellor’s campus home, attorneys said Monday.
Alameda County Superior Judge Yolanda Northridge on Friday invalidated the search warrant used by UC Berkeley police to review photographs … Read more >>.