Thursday, February 18, 2010

Crime Watch – Newsletter for February 18, 2010

Thursday, February 18, 2010


19 killed in Pakistan blasts
ISLAMABAD – At least 19 people were killed Thursday in two bombings in northwest Pakistan, media reports said.

Ten people were killed when a deafening explosion tore through a cattle market in Orakzai district while nine people died in a suicide bomb attack in Khyber Agency.
At Orakzai, the blast ripped through the livestock market in … Read more »».

8 American missionaries arrested in Haiti land in Miami hours after judge frees them

Missionaries freed by Haitian judge land in US

MIAMI – Eight American missionaries charged with child kidnapping in Haiti are back in the U.S. after spending nearly three weeks in a Haitian jail.
They arrived at Miami International Airport early Thursday aboard a military cargo plane, about 12 hours after a judge approved their release. They declined …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ex-NYC police boss, Giuliani protege Bernard Kerik to be sentenced for lying to White House

Ex-NYC police boss Kerik to be sentenced for lying

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, who has been free for months since pleading guilty to eight felonies, likely is heading back behind bars.
Kerik, who was hailed as a hero alongside former Mayor Rudy Giuliani after the Sept. 11 terror attacks …. Source article  : Ex-NYC police boss, Giuliani protege Bernard Kerik to be sentenced for lying to White House.

10 killed in Pakistan market bombing
ISLAMABAD – A huge blast ripped through a livestock market in Pakistan’s restive tribal region near the Afghan border Thursday, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more, officials said.

The bombing took place in the area of Darmela in the Orakzai tribal district when scores of people were at the market. The nature of … Read more >>.

Portland’s black community angered by deadly shooting by police officer of unarmed man

Shooting angers Portland’s black community

PORTLAND, Ore. – Aaron Campbell had been drinking at his apartment and was upset about the death of his brother after a long illness when he found himself exchanging a text message with a Portland police officer.
“Aaron, we need to know if you intend on hurting yourself,” the message read.
The 25-year-old … Read more »».

Slain Hamas leader rose from mechanic and bodybuilder to ‘resistance fighter’

Slain Hamas leader was mechanic, bodybuilder

DAMASCUS, Syria – After years spent looking over his shoulder for potential assassins, Mahmoud al-Mabhouh was finally taken down by a hit squad in a luxury hotel room in Dubai.
The senior Hamas commander, a shadowy figure who lived much of his life abroad, had survived attempts on his life before …. Read the original article  : Slain Hamas leader rose from mechanic and bodybuilder to ‘resistance fighter’.

Expert committee to probe Maoist attack on Bengal camp
KOLKATA – The West Bengal government Thursday constituted an expert committee to probe Monday’s Maoist attack that killed 25 people, including 24 security personnel, and left several injured in West Midnapore district.

“The committee will look into various aspects like how the entire incident happened, how many Maoists participated in the operation, what was the level … Read more »».

Five killed in Pakistan blast
PESHAWAR – At least five people were killed in a blast inside a mosque in Pakistan’s Tirah Valley, a media report said Thursday.

According to sources, the blast occurred when people started assembling in Akakhel mosque for Zohar prayers, Geo TV reported.
Tirah Valley is located in the FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) region of … Original article on : Five killed in Pakistan blast.

At well-regarded Alabama university, deadly shooting rampage decimates a vital department

Shooting cripples Ala. university department

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A professor who police say was injured by a bullet fired by his colleague remains in a neuro-intensive care unit, but microbiologist Joseph Leahy is making progress and his fight to recover mirrors the challenge facing the biology department that saw three of its members snatched away in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : At well-regarded Alabama university, deadly shooting rampage decimates a vital department.

Mobiles, bags barred from Osho meditation centre
PUNE – As part of fresh security measures in the wake of the Pune bombing that killed 11 people, mobile telephones and bags can no more be taken into the Osho ashram’s meditation centre here.

But the Saturday terror attack has not affected the normal buzz at the Osho international resort. Thousands of disciples, mainly foreigners, …. Original article  : Mobiles, bags barred from Osho meditation centre.

Afghan official: 2 Taliban shadow governors arrested

Afghan: 2 Taliban shadow governors arrested

KABUL – Two Taliban shadow governors from northern Afghanistan have been arrested by Pakistani authorities, an Afghan official told The Associated Press on Thursday.
The reported arrests occurred about the same time as the capture of the Afghan Taliban’s No. 2 figure, who was apprehended in the Pakistani city of Karachi. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Afghan official: 2 Taliban shadow governors arrested.

Bengal government’s role in Maoist attack condemned
KOLKATA – As relatives and friends of the security personnel killed in Monday’s Maoist attack in West Midnapore’s Shilda area continued to protest Thursday, Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) activists tried to whip up ethnic sentiments saying the West Bengal government only pushed the Gorkhas forward to fight the Maoist ultras.

“The state government only sent Gorkhas … Read more >>>.

Terror threat to Jaipur ODI, security beefed up
JAIPUR – Rajasthan police have issued a terror alert for the one-day international cricket match between India and South Africa to be played here Feb 21.

“We do have intelligence inputs, though a bit vague, of a terror threat to the first ODI,” B.L. Soni, inspector general (IG) police, Jaipur, told IANS. The match venue is … Original source on Gaea Times at : Terror threat to Jaipur ODI, security beefed up.

Security forces battle guerrillas in Kashmir
SRINAGAR – A gun battle broke out between separatist guerrillas and security forces in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district Thursday morning.

A senior police officer said here that security forces surrounded a house in Shangarpora village, 37 km from here, in Pulwama district following specific information about presence of guerrillas inside.
“The holed-up militants were told to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Security forces battle guerrillas in Kashmir.

Human rights body condemns Maoist killing in Bihar
NEW DELHI – The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) Thursday strongly condemned the killing of at least 10 people in Bihar by Maoists, saying that the act cannot be justified “by any means”.

Suhas Chakma, director of ACHR said: “The wanton killing of civilians cannot be justified under any circumstances and constitutes an act of …. Source  : Human rights body condemns Maoist killing in Bihar.

Shiv Sena blames Pakistan for Pune terror blast
MUMBAI – A Pakistani organisation called Al Alami has claimed responsibility for the Feb 13 Pune blast, the Shiv Sena said Thursday in its party mouthpiece Saamna.

In its editorial, the party expressed concern over the spectre of Islamic terrorism again raising its head and wondered whether the country was prepared to combat it.
“Whoever … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Shiv Sena blames Pakistan for Pune terror blast.

Terror threat to Jaipur ODI
JAIPUR – Police have confirmed a terror threat to the first one-day international cricket match between India and South Africa in Jaipur scheduled this Sunday.

B.L. Soni, inspector general of Rajasthan police, said his force had intelligence inputs of the threat.
“We have terror inputs of the threat and beefed up security at Sawai …. Original article  : Terror threat to Jaipur ODI.

Conservationists throw butyric acid at Japanese whalers; whalers fight back with water cannons

Whalers, activists clash again in Antarctic waters

SYDNEY – A group of conservationists threw bottles of butyric acid at Japanese whalers and blasted their ship with paint balls, while the Japanese fired water cannons in their latest Antarctic Ocean clash, both sides said Thursday.
No one was injured in Wednesday’s confrontation, the most recent in a string … Read more »».

Obama rings Manmohan Singh, condemns Pune attack
NEW DELHI – US President Barack Obama called up Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday morning to condemn last Saturday’s bomb blast in Pune and to condole the loss of lives in the terror attack that killed 11 people.

In a brief conversation, the two leaders took the opportunity to review developments in India-US relations, said a … Read more >>.

2 Tongan teens sentenced to be whipped file appeal, with some calling punishment barbaric

Tongan teens appeal against court-ordered flogging

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga – Two Tongan teenagers who escaped from prison and stole food and other goods while on the run have appealed a court ruling ordering them to be whipped, with supporters calling the punishment inhumane and a form of torture.
Supreme Court judge Robert Shuster sentenced each boy to 13 …. Source  : 2 Tongan teens sentenced to be whipped file appeal, with some calling punishment barbaric.

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