Swiss businessman at center of diplomatic row leaves Libya, 2nd Swiss man still detained

Swiss man in diplomatic row leaves Libya
GENEVA – A Swiss businessman detained in Libya for over 19 months has left the country, easing a diplomatic row that began with the 2008 arrest of Moammar Gadhafi’s son in Geneva, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

But it said a second Swiss man was still being held in … Original article on : Swiss businessman at center of diplomatic row leaves Libya, 2nd Swiss man still detained.

Two ULFA leaders get bail

GUWAHATI – A special anti-terror court Tuesday released on bail United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders Pradip Gogoi and Mithinga Daimary.

While Gogoi is vice chairman of the outlawed group, Daimary is its publicity secretary.
The government did not oppose bail in the special TADA (Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (preventive) Act) court.
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Kashmir assembly condemns Pakistani Sikh’s beheading

JAMMU – The Jammu and Kashmir assembly Tuesday condemned the beheading of a Sikh in Pakistan as “barbaric” and demanded that Islamabad be asked to provide protection to minorities in that country.

The issue was raised by Revenue Minister Raman Bhalla, who said the incident had shaken the community across India. He said protests in Jammu …. Source article  : Kashmir assembly condemns Pakistani Sikh’s beheading.

A small Mich. county’s disgust with slain anti-abortion activist could cloud murder trial

Ill will for slain Mich. activist as trial nears
OWOSSO, Mich. – In life, anti-abortion activist James Pouillon spent years trying to influence people in his small Michigan city with large signs of dead fetuses. In death, that combative style could make it difficult to find a jury for the trial of the man …. Read the original article  : here.

Prosecutors interrogate 51 senior Turkish officers in alleged coup plot

Prosecutors interrogate 51 Turkish officers

ANKARA, Turkey – Prosecutors on Tuesday interrogated 51 Turkish military commanders, including former Air Force and Navy chiefs, over alleged plans to destabilize the country by blowing up mosques to trigger a coup and topple the Islamic-rooted government.
It was the highest profile crackdown ever on the Turkish military, which has ousted … Read : Prosecutors interrogate 51 senior Turkish officers in alleged coup plot.

NYC subway bomb plotter’s cooperation could lead to expansion of case, charges against others

NYC bomb plotter plea deal might help broaden case

NEW YORK – Distressed over the deaths of civilians in his native Afghanistan, a man who once operated a coffee cart near the World Trade Center site hatched a plan to join the Taliban and fight the U.S. military.
Najibullah Zazi traveled to Pakistan in August 2008 but …. Source article  : NYC subway bomb plotter’s cooperation could lead to expansion of case, charges against others.

Blast kills seven civilians in Afghanistan

LASHKARGAH – Seven civilians were killed and 14 injured Tuesday in the detonation of a bicycle loaded with explosives in southern Afghanistan, an official said.

The explosion took place at a bus station in Lashkargah, the capital of the southern province of Helmand, Tuesday morning, said Daoud Ahmadi, a spokesman for the provincial governor.
“All the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Blast kills seven civilians in Afghanistan.

Driver to describe 6 miles of terror on the road at hearing on sudden Toyota acceleration

Lexus driver to describe 6 miles of terror

WASHINGTON – Rhonda Smith’s story of six miles of interstate terror, as her Lexus suddenly zoomed to 100 miles per hour, will set the mood Tuesday for the first congressional hearing on Toyota’s acceleration problems.
The Sevierville, Tenn., woman shifted to neutral. She tried to throw the car into …. Read the original article  : Driver to describe 6 miles of terror on the road at hearing on sudden Toyota acceleration.

Three killed, four injured in Kashmir gunfight (Second Lead)

SRINAGAR – Two men of the counter-insurgency force Rashtriya Rifles and a militant were killed in a gunfight between security personnel and separatist guerrillas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore town Tuesday morning, police said. Four people including three troopers were injured.

A captain and a trooper were killed and so was a militant in the hours-long …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Three killed, four injured in Kashmir gunfight (Second Lead).

Two killed, four injured in Kashmir gunfight

SRINAGAR – Two men of the counter-insurgency force Rashtriya Rifles were killed and four injured in a gunfight with separatist guerrillas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore town Tuesday morning, police said.

A captain and a trooper were killed and three troopers and a civilian injured.
A senior police officer told IANS that personnel of Rashtriya Rifles, …. Original source  : Two killed, four injured in Kashmir gunfight.

Abjure violence and we are prepared for talks: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – The government wants an explicit statement from the Maoists that they would stop violence, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said and also gave out a fax number Tuesday, a day after the rebels offered talks if all security operations were stopped.

I would like a short, simple statement from the CPI (Maoist) saying ‘we …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Maoists attack police camp in Bengal, 1 dead

KOLKATA – A group of armed Maoists attacked a camp housing security personnel from various forces in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district late Monday night, just hours after their leader Koteswar Rao alias Kishenji offered a 72-day conditional ceasefire to the government.

One suspected Maoist was killed in the gunfight, police said.
According to police officials, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Maoists attack police camp in Bengal, 1 dead.

Government ready for unconditional talks with Maoists: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – The government is ready to hold unconditional talks with Maoists if they abjure violence, a home ministry statement released here said Tuesday.

“I would like a short simple statement from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) saying they will abjure violence and we are prepared for talks. I would like no ifs, … Read more >>.

Rashtriya Rifles captain killed in Kashmir gunfight

SRINAGAR – A captain of the counter-insurgency force Rashtriya Rifles was killed and three troopers injured in a gunfight with separatist guerrillas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore town Tuesday morning, police said.

A senior police officer told IANS that the troops of Rashtriya Rifles, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operations Group (SOG) of the …. Original article  : Rashtriya Rifles captain killed in Kashmir gunfight.

Mont. lawyer who traveled 2.5 million miles for Ohio motorcycle club admits inflating expenses

Mont. man admits ripping off Ohio motorcycle club

LANCASTER, Ohio – A Montana lawyer and motorcycle enthusiast has pleaded guilty in Ohio to stealing $100,000 from the American Motorcyclist Association.
Dal Smilie said Monday he gets the feeling his life is over. He apologized for humiliating his family and the AMA, the nation’s biggest motorcycle membership organization.
The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Mont. lawyer who traveled 2.5 million miles for Ohio motorcycle club admits inflating expenses.

Germany arrests ‘wife’ of alleged terror cell chief

KARLSRUHE – German police have arrested the reported wife of Fritz Gelowicz, the self-confessed chief of an Islamist terrorist cell, accusing her of fund-raising for her husband’s Al Qaeda associates.

Gelowicz, 30, a German convert to Islam, is currently on trial for plotting car-bomb attacks inside Germany. Police arrested his alleged three-man cell in 2007 before …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Germany arrests ‘wife’ of alleged terror cell chief.

Maoists attack police camp soon after truce offer, 1 dead

KOLKATA – Maoists attacked a camp housing security personnel in West Bengal late Monday night, just hours after their leader Kishenji offered a 72-hour ceasefire to the government. One suspected Maoist was killed in the ensuring gunfight, police said.

According to police officials, Maoists attacked the camp housing local police and paramilitary forces at Katapahari in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Maoists attack police camp soon after truce offer, 1 dead.

3 New York City police officers are acquitted of all charges in subway sodomy case

3 NYC police officers are acquitted in sodomy case

NEW YORK – A New York City police officer accused of sodomizing a drug suspect in a subway station was acquitted Monday after defense attorneys spent weeks chipping away at the credibility of the accuser, a self-professed gang member who admitted to smoking pot regularly. Two colleagues … Read more : 3 New York City police officers are acquitted of all charges in subway sodomy case.

Calif. congressman seeks federal investigation on woman’s false deportation, TSA policies

US rep seeks probe on Calif. false deportation

HEMET, Calif. – A California congressman has called for an investigation into how a man posed as a U.S. marshal to bypass airport security in San Diego and deport his cousin’s wife to the Philippines.
U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., sent a letter last week to Homeland Security Secretary … Read more »»».

Attorney: Child services officials made routine visit to Charlie Sheen’s Los Angeles home

Child services visits Charlie Sheen’s LA home

LOS ANGELES – Child services workers checked on the children of Charlie and Brooke Sheen over the weekend for what was described Monday by the couple’s representatives as a routine checkup.
Sheen’s publicist, Stan Rosenfield, said it was a scheduled, procedural visit. Brooke Sheen’s attorney, Yale Galanter, said it was … Read more : Attorney: Child services officials made routine visit to Charlie Sheen’s Los Angeles home.