Pope meets with UK prime minister; to celebrate Mass at Westminster Cathedral

Pope continues UK tour despite alleged threat

LONDON – Pope Benedict XVI has met with British Prime Minister David Cameron as six men arrested in an alleged terror attempt against the pontiff remain in police custody.
Benedict was also meeting with the deputy prime minister and Britain’s opposition leader Saturday before celebrating Mass in Westminster Cathedral.
Benedict is … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pope meets with UK prime minister; to celebrate Mass at Westminster Cathedral.

Ahmadinejad hopeful US will release Iranians it is holding now that Tehran has freed American

Ahmadinejad hopeful US will release Iranians

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s president said he is hopeful the United States will release several Iranians it is holding now that Tehran has freed an American jailed for more than a year and accused of spying.
Before setting off for a trip to the U.N. General Assembly, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ahmadinejad hopeful US will release Iranians it is holding now that Tehran has freed American.

Maoists kill Orissa village guard

BHUBANESWAR – Maoists killed a village guard in Orissa’s Malkangiri district early Saturday, accusing him of being a police informer, an official said.

More then 30 armed rebels dragged the guard, Lalit Hantal, from his home in Rajabandha village and killed him in a nearby area, a police officer said citing preliminary information from the region. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Activists plan Los Angeles rally to protest shooting of Guatemalan day laborer

Los Angeles activists to protest police shooting

LOS ANGELES – Activist groups are planning a rally Saturday to protest the recent police shooting of a Guatemalan day laborer whose death sparked several nights of violent street demonstrations.
Manuel Jaminez, 37, was shot in the head Sept. 5 after a brief confrontation with three bicycle-riding Los Angeles police … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Activists plan Los Angeles rally to protest shooting of Guatemalan day laborer.

Youth kills teacher in classroom, commits suicide

LUCKNOW – A youth shot dead a woman teacher inside a classroom before killing himself in Uttar Pradesh’s Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Nagar district Thursday, police said.

Yar Mohammad (27) first fired at Manisha Singh, while she was teaching class 3 students in the Aerua Primary School in Jamo town and later shot himself dead, police said, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Youth kills teacher in classroom, commits suicide.

Honour killing rocks Haryana, couple killed

JIND – In yet another case of honour killing, a young couple was allegedly killed by the girl’s family members in this Haryana town Monday as they objected to the relationship, police said.

The deceased were identified as Vikas Kumar and Ritu. Though their exact age was not yet known, they were in their early twenties, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Lindsay Lohan fails court-ordered substance screening, may have violated probation

Lohan fails court-ordered drug test
LOS ANGELES – Lindsay Lohan has failed a court-ordered drug and alcohol screening test and could face a probation violation that might land her back in jail.

A person familiar with the case, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter, confirmed the positive test results for The … Read more : Lindsay Lohan fails court-ordered substance screening, may have violated probation.

Lindsay Lohan tweets that she failed court-ordered drug screening, willing to face judge

Lohan tweets she failed court-ordered drug test

LOS ANGELES – Lindsay Lohan is confirming on her Twitter page that she has failed a court-ordered drug and alcohol screening.
In a series of messages posted late Friday, the actress said “Regrettably, I did in fact fail my most recent drug test.”
She added that if asked, she’s prepared to …. Source article  : Lindsay Lohan tweets that she failed court-ordered drug screening, willing to face judge.

Rocket strikes Kabul hours before voting

KABUL – A rocket struck this Afghanistan capital hours before polling for the country’s new parliament began Saturday, police said.

According to DPA, no one was injured in the incident, which occurred around 4 a.m. (2330 GMT, Friday), said Abdul Zahir, head of the criminal investigative department of Kabul police.
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Rocket hits Kabul hours before voting

KABUL – A rocket struck Kabul hours before voting began for Afghanistan’s parliament Saturday, police said.

The pre-dawn attack on the capital city was an apparent attempt of insurgents to scare people from going to the polls, Xinhua reported quoting local police.
About 2,500 candidates are vying for 249 seats in the lower house — Wolesi …. Original article  : Rocket hits Kabul hours before voting.

Police arrest 2nd suspect in killing of employee at Los Angeles medical marijuana dispensary

Police arrest suspect in LA pot dispensary killing

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles police have arrested a second suspect wanted in the killing of an employee at a medical marijuana dispensary.
The Los Angeles Times reports the U.S. Marshal’s Service and Los Angeles police arrested Raymond Easter without incident Friday afternoon at a Van Nuys apartment.
The victim, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Police arrest 2nd suspect in killing of employee at Los Angeles medical marijuana dispensary.

District attorney: Hilton to enter plea deal, avoid felony charge in Las Vegas drug arrest

DA: Paris Hilton to avoid felony in Vegas arrest

LAS VEGAS – Paris Hilton has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanors stemming from her arrest last month at a Las Vegas resort, a Nevada prosecutor said.
Under the terms of a plea deal worked out with prosecutors, the celebrity heiress will serve a year of probation … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : District attorney: Hilton to enter plea deal, avoid felony charge in Las Vegas drug arrest.

Russell Brand released from custody after altercation with photog at LA International Airport

Brand released from custody after altercation

LOS ANGELES – Russell Brand has been released from custody following his arrest involving an altercation with a photographer.
Police say the 35-year-old British actor-comedian was taken into custody Friday at Los Angeles International Airport for a misdemeanor charge of simple battery, with bail set at $20,000. Airport police spokeswoman Belinda … Original article on : Russell Brand released from custody after altercation with photog at LA International Airport.

Paris Hilton to enter plea agreement, avoid felony charge in Las Vegas drug arrest

Paris Hilton to avoid felony in Las Vegas arrest

LAS VEGAS – Paris Hilton will serve a year of probation and avoid a felony conviction under the terms of a plea deal worked out with prosecutors following her arrest on drug charges in Las Vegas, Clark County District Attorney David Roger said Friday.
Hilton has agreed to …. Read the original article  : here.

District attorney: Paris Hilton to enter plea agreement, avoid jail time in Vegas drug arrest

Paris Hilton to avoid jail in Las Vegas arrest

LAS VEGAS – The district attorney in Las Vegas says Paris Hilton will avoid jail time on drug charges under the terms of a plea deal worked out with prosecutors.
Clark County District Attorney David Roger said Friday Hilton has agreed to plead guilty Monday to two misdemeanors …. Read the original article  : here.

APNewsBreak: Frightened patients, employees call 911, describe moments after hospital shooting

APNewsBreak: 911 calls detail shooting aftermath

BALTIMORE – Deb McKeever was picking up her mother-in-law after surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital when a shot rang out down the hall.
“We all got quiet,” McKeever said Friday. “We were all really nervous, we really had no clue what going on … I was thinking of Virginia Tech, Columbine … Original source on Gaea Times at : APNewsBreak: Frightened patients, employees call 911, describe moments after hospital shooting.

Prosecutor: Teen to plead guilty in killing of mother, testify against former boyfriend

Prosecutor: Teen to plead guilty in killing of mom

PLACERVILLE, Calif. – Prosecutors say a Northern California teen accused of killing her mother has reached a deal that will have her pleading guilty and testifying against her former boyfriend.
Fifteen-year-old Tylar Witt and 20-year-old Steven Colver are accused of killing Witt’s mother, Joanne Witt, in her El …. Source  : Prosecutor: Teen to plead guilty in killing of mother, testify against former boyfriend.

Ind. father woke up, found teen son standing over him the day after he killed young brother

Teen who killed brother fought urge to stab father

RISING SUN, Ind. – A teenager who strangled his 10-year-old brother joked around with his mother the following morning, and later went into his father’s bedroom with a knife and fought the urge to cut his throat, according to video testimony presented Friday at his sentencing hearing.
Shawn … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ind. father woke up, found teen son standing over him the day after he killed young brother.

Russell Brand arrested after altercation with photog at Los Angeles International Airport

Russell Brand arrested after airport altercation

LOS ANGELES – Russell Brand has been arrested following an altercation with a photographer.
The 35-year-old British actor-comedian was taken into custody Friday at Los Angeles International Airport for a misdemeanor charge of simple battery, according to police.
Brand was booked at LAPD’s Pacific Division and initially held on $20,000 bail. He …. Original source  : Russell Brand arrested after altercation with photog at Los Angeles International Airport.

AP Source: Lindsay Lohan fails court-ordered substance screening, may have violated probation

AP Source: Lohan fails court-ordered drug test

LOS ANGELES – Lindsay Lohan has failed a court-ordered drug and alcohol screening test and could face a probation violation that might throw her back in jail.
A person familiar with the case, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter, confirmed the positive test results …. Read the original article  : AP Source: Lindsay Lohan fails court-ordered substance screening, may have violated probation.