15 insurgents killed by their own bombs in Afghan mosque

KABUL – Eight Arab, five Pakistani and two Afghan militants were killed when bombs they were making exploded prematurely inside a mosque in eastern Afghanistan, the interior ministry said Sunday.

The insurgents were assembling bombs in Desi Mosque of Yousifkhela district in the south-eastern province of Paktika Friday, the ministry said.
Pakika borders the Pakistani town …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 15 insurgents killed by their own bombs in Afghan mosque.

Trooper, Maoist killed in West Bengal gunfight

KOLKATA – A joint forces trooper and a Maoist fighter were killed in a shootout in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district early Sunday, police said.

The body of the unidentified Maoist was recovered after the fierce clash that took place around 3.30 a.m. in Ghrita village under Jhargram sub-division, a police officer said.
Police claimed two … Read more »»».

Chandigarh police to increase quick reaction team’s strength

CHANDIGARH – The Chandigarh police will increase to 100 the strength of its Quick Reaction Team (QRT) commandos — trained on the lines of the National Security Guard (NSG) to rescue trapped hostages from the custody of armed men, officials said here Sunday.

The QRT was constituted after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to counter …. Source article  : Chandigarh police to increase quick reaction team’s strength.

10 years later, Texas assault suspect remains holed up while authorities wait

Stalemate persists as suspect avoids police

GUN BARREL CITY, Texas – The past decade has taken a toll on John Joe Gray, holed up on his rural East Texas land while waiting for a siege that’s never happened.
He’s been living on 47 acres behind a fence without running water and electricity but with plenty of guns, …. Source article  : 10 years later, Texas assault suspect remains holed up while authorities wait.

No trouble at memorial services for Outlaws member slain by federal agent

Services for slain Outlaw go on without incident

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine – Funeral and memorial services Saturday for an Outlaws motorcycle club member slain by federal agents were undisturbed amid heavy security and sightings of rival gang members.
Police Chief Dana M. Kelley of Old Orchard Beach said Diablos members were spotted Saturday and other rival … Read more >>>.

Pickup truck taken from site of Maine triple homicide found 15 miles away; driver still sought

Pickup found in Maine triple homicide case

PORTLAND, Maine – Police say a pickup truck taken from a northern Maine home where three people were fatally stabbed has been found.
Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland said the truck belonging to one of the victims was found Saturday in Weston, about 15 miles from Amity. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pickup truck taken from site of Maine triple homicide found 15 miles away; driver still sought.

Police chief: Outlaws ‘polite,’ no trouble at Maine services for biker shot by federal agents

Police: Outlaws ‘polite,’ no trouble at ME funeral

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine – The Maine police chief in the town where a private funeral service was held for an Outlaws motorcycle club member killed by federal agents says the group has kept its word and kept the peace.
Old Orchard Beach Police Chief Dana M. Kelley said … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Police chief: Outlaws ‘polite,’ no trouble at Maine services for biker shot by federal agents.

Fraud rings steal Puerto Ricans’ identities for sale to illegal immigrants

Puerto Ricans targeted in massive ID theft schemes

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Born in a U.S. territory where he has lived all his life, Jose Marrero Rivera didn’t know his name and social security number were racking up thousands of dollars in unpaid charges in Chicago and Miami.
The snack bar worker is one of thousands … Read more »».

Calif. father accused of trying to sell his baby for $25 at Walmart is beaten by jail inmates

Man accused of trying to sell baby beaten in jail

SALINAS, Calif. – Jail officials in California say a father accused of trying to sell his baby for $25 outside a Walmart is recovering after other inmates beat him.
Thirty-eight-year-old Patrick Fousek and 20-year-old Samantha Tomasini, of Salinas, pleaded not guilty to child endangerment and drug charges … Read more »».

18 militants killed in Afghanistan

KABUL – The NATO-led troops eliminated 18 Taliban militants including two commanders in Afghanistan’s southern Zabul province, police said Saturday.

“Acting on intelligence reports the international troops pounded militants’ hideouts in Shar-e-Safa area of the province Friday night killing 18 rebels including two group commanders Mullah Toorjan and Mullah Ahmad Shah on the spot,” Ghulam Jilani …. Original article  : 18 militants killed in Afghanistan.

Heavy security at Maine memorial service for Outlaws members shot by federal agents

Memorial service for Outlaws member shot in Maine

DAYTON, Maine – About 250 bikers attended a heavily guarded memorial service in Maine for an Outlaws motorcycle club member who was killed in a shootout with federal agents.
The group left after the Saturday afternoon gathering at the Outlaws clubhouse in Dayton for Thomas Mayne. Sheriff’s deputies were … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Heavy security at Maine memorial service for Outlaws members shot by federal agents.

Census Bureau fires 2 managers in Brooklyn after they forged questionnaires

Census Bureau fires 2 in NY after forgery probe

NEW YORK – Two U.S. Census Bureau managers in Brooklyn have been fired over allegations that they forged questionnaires.
According to reports in The New York Times and the New York Daily News on Saturday, officials said about 10,000 household interviews would have to be redone to ensure …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Census Bureau fires 2 managers in Brooklyn after they forged questionnaires.

Thousands protest summit in Canada; some smash windows, scuffle with police

Vandals mar summit protests in Toronto
TORONTO – Black-clad demonstrators broke off from a crowd of peaceful protesters at the global economic summit in Toronto Saturday, torching police cruisers and smashing windows with baseball bats and hammers. Police arrested more than 150 people.
Police used shields, clubs, tear gas …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

3 incoming UCLA football players arrested on campus on suspicion of felony theft

Theft arrests for 3 incoming UCLA football players

LOS ANGELES – Three incoming UCLA football players have been arrested on suspicion of felony theft, officials and public records said Saturday.
Joshua Shirley, Shaquille Richardson and Paul Richardson – all 18-year-old freshmen enrolled in the school’s summer session – were arrested on the UCLA campus Wednesday, booked at … Read : 3 incoming UCLA football players arrested on campus on suspicion of felony theft.

Several thousand march in downpour to protest world summits

Rain dampens protest against summit
TORONTO – Under a steady rain, several thousand people marched peacefully through downtown Toronto Saturday to protest the world summits.

Police with shields and clubs pushed back a small group of protesters who tried to head south toward the security fence around the site of the G-20 summit. Some demonstrators hurled bottles … Read more >>>.

Real-life Jason Bourne? Mystery ex-con stockpiled weapons, counterfeit money in LA penthouse

Mysterious ex-con draws comparison to Jason Bourne

LOS ANGELES – Authorities came upon a startling and mysterious scene when they showed up at a luxury apartment in Los Angeles in April while investigating a call about a gas odor.
The door was barricaded. A cache of loaded weapons, including an AK-47, sat next to a mosaic depicting … Read more »».

Iraqi officials say 4 jewelers killed in Fallujah amid rising street crime

4 killed in jewelry shop robbery in west Iraq

BAGHDAD – Gunmen raided a jewelry shop Saturday morning in western Iraq, killing four people before fleeing with a large amount of gold, officials said.
The brazen robbery is the latest in a string of violent attacks on lucrative targets such as banks, jewelry stores and money exchange …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

G-8 backs Afghan strategy after McChrystal’s fall

HUNTSVILLE – The leaders of the world’s eight most powerful developed nations Saturday gave their backing to the West’s strategy in Afghanistan, just days after the general who drew up the strategy was sacked following a critical magazine article.

General Stanley McChrystal is seen as having galvanised the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) with a …. Read the original article  : G-8 backs Afghan strategy after McChrystal’s fall.

Arbitration panel tells Goldman Sachs to pay $20.6 million to creditors in Bayou Ponzi scheme

Goldman told to pay creditors in Bayou scam $20.6M

NEW YORK – Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has been ordered to pay $20.6 million to scammed investors who say the investment bank should have known about the Ponzi scheme pulled off by the collapsed Bayou Hedge Funds.
A three-person arbitration panel of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority held … Read : Arbitration panel tells Goldman Sachs to pay $20.6 million to creditors in Bayou Ponzi scheme.

Pakistan for cooperation between FIA, CBI over terrorism, 26/11 (Night Lead)

ISLAMABAD – Singalling a step forward, Pakistan Saturday indicated its willingness to provide voice samples of the handlers of the Mumbai attacks and said that the investigating agencies of the two countries will work together to prevent any future 26/11-like attack.

Turning the spotlight firmly on its continuing concerns over cross-border terror, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pakistan for cooperation between FIA, CBI over terrorism, 26/11 (Night Lead).