Chinese kindergarten teacher admits to pricking 63 students with empty hypodermic needle

Chinese teacher pricked 63 children with syringe

BEIJING – A kindergarten teacher in southwestern China has admitted she used an empty hypodermic needle to prick 63 of her students on the hands, feet and buttocks as punishment for bad behavior, state media reported Friday.
None of the children has tested positive for infectious diseases but their parents …. Original source  : Chinese kindergarten teacher admits to pricking 63 students with empty hypodermic needle.

Sex predator laws questioned after Calif. teen’s death as police seek links to other crimes

Predator laws questioned after SoCal teen’s death

SAN DIEGO – The father of a 17-year-old girl whose body was believed found in a shallow lakeside grave is keeping quiet on shortcomings about how authorities track sex offenders, at least for now.
“In due time, I’m going to have a lot to say about that,” Brent King, whose … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sex predator laws questioned after Calif. teen’s death as police seek links to other crimes.

Students protest school funding cuts; protesters clash with police, shut down Calif. freeway

Angry students protest cuts to schools, colleges

BERKELEY, Calif. – Anger over rising tuition and school budget cuts boiled over as students across the country staged rowdy demonstrations that led to clashes with police and the rush-hour shutdown of a major freeway in California.
Students, teachers, parents and school employees rallied and marched at college campuses, public … Read : Students protest school funding cuts; protesters clash with police, shut down Calif. freeway.

Home videos of kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard show her cooking, riding horses with family

Kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard shares home videos

NEW YORK – Kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard, held captive for 18 years in a ramshackle backyard compound, is seen cooking with her sister and mother and riding horses in recently shot home videos set to air on ABC Friday.
The appearance by Dugard, 29, represents the first time she will … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Home videos of kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard show her cooking, riding horses with family.

Pakistani diplomat says ‘inside job’ possible in British boy’s abduction

‘Inside job’ suggested in British boy’s abduction

ISLAMABAD – The kidnapping of a 5-year-old British boy in Pakistan may have involved someone in his family, which was perceived as being well-off, a top Pakistani diplomat said Friday, adding a twist to a case that has transfixed Britain’s media.
Sahil Saeed was snatched from his grandmother’s house in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pakistani diplomat says ‘inside job’ possible in British boy’s abduction.

Homicide claim could undermine Mo. prosecutor’s sexual abuse cases against 6 family members

Homicide claim could hinder Mo. incest, rape cases

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Bizarre allegations of rape, incest and bestiality in western Missouri led to the arrests of six family members last fall and unleashed public scorn over the unthinkable acts they are accused of committing two decades ago.
But one of the more sensational claims – that … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Homicide claim could undermine Mo. prosecutor’s sexual abuse cases against 6 family members.

Singapore says it boosted security after threat of terrorist attack on ships

Singapore bolsters security over terrorist threat

SINGAPORE – Singapore bolstered security measures after receiving information of a plot by terrorists to attack ships off the coast of the city-state, a Cabinet minister said Friday.
The government has increased security at land checkpoints, on the sea and at high-risk targets such as two new casino resorts, Home Affairs … Read more »»».

Police say at least 5 people killed, 25 wounded in suicide attack in northwestern Pakistan

Police: 5 killed in NW Pakistan suicide attack

ISLAMABAD – A suicide bomber on foot targeted a group of Shiite Muslims on two buses in northwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding 25 others in the latest violence to rock the Afghan border region, police said.
The attack may have been motivated by … Read : Police say at least 5 people killed, 25 wounded in suicide attack in northwestern Pakistan.

Police say at least 3 people killed, 11 wounded in suicide attack in northwestern Pakistan

Police: 3 killed in NW Pakistan suicide attack

ISLAMABAD – Police say at least three people have been killed and 11 wounded in a suicide bombing in northwestern Pakistan.
District police Chief Chaman Khan says the attacker apparently targeted Shiite Muslims near a gas station in the town of Hangu.
He says the victims of Friday’s attack are …. Original source  : Police say at least 3 people killed, 11 wounded in suicide attack in northwestern Pakistan.

Singapore says it boosted security at checkpoints, resorts after terror attack threat

Singapore bolsters security after terrorist threat

SINGAPORE – Singapore says it is bolstering security after receiving information of a plot by terrorists to attack ships off the coast of the city-state.
Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng told Parliament on Friday that the government is increasing security at land checkpoints, on the sea and at high-risk targets …. Source article  : Singapore says it boosted security at checkpoints, resorts after terror attack threat.

Pentagon Shooting Suspect Dead

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- According to reports John Patrick Bedell, the suspect of the Pentagon subway station shooting which took place on Thursday has died. The 36-year-old had opened fire at two police officers who suffered bullet injuries. Both the injured police officers are however not in a critical condition.
The revelation has been made by …. Original article  : Pentagon Shooting Suspect Dead.

2 police officers shot at entrance to Pentagon, suspect killed in return gunfire

Officers hurt, gunman killed in Pentagon shooting
WASHINGTON – A gunman coolly drew a weapon from his pocket and opened fire at a security checkpoint into the Pentagon on Thursday in a point-blank attack that wounded two police officers before the suspect was fatally shot.
The two officers suffered grazing wounds …. Read the original article  : 2 police officers shot at entrance to Pentagon, suspect killed in return gunfire.

8 men jailed for up to 7 years for plot to assassinate Fiji’s prime minister

8 jailed for plot to kill Fiji’s prime minister

SUVA, Fiji – Eight Fijian men were sentenced Friday to jail terms of three to seven years for their roles in a 2007 plot to assassinate the South Pacific island nation’s prime minister.
The men conspired to kill armed forces chief Commodore Frank Bainimarama, who seized power in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 8 men jailed for up to 7 years for plot to assassinate Fiji’s prime minister.

Pentagon shooting suspect may have had resentment for military, 9/11 conspiracy theory

Shooting suspect may have had 9/11 conspiracy

WASHINGTON – There are emerging signs that the suspect in a Pentagon subway station shooting may have harbored resentment for the military and had doubts about the facts behind the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The suspect, John Patrick Bedell, died after exchanging gunfire with two police officers.
In an Internet posting, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pentagon shooting suspect may have had resentment for military, 9/11 conspiracy theory.

Pakistani police question suspects, express optimism they’ll recover kidnapped British boy

Pakistan police hopeful of recovering British boy

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani police questioned suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a 5-year-old British boy and were optimistic of a breakthrough in the case soon, an investigator said Friday.
Sahil Saeed was snatched from his grandmother’s house in Pakistan’s Jehlum city overnight Wednesday after robbers held the family at … Original article on : Pakistani police question suspects, express optimism they’ll recover kidnapped British boy.

Police launch criminal investigation of Indian temple stampede as families grieve

Police investigate deadly Indian temple stampede

KUNDA, India – Organizers of a food and clothing giveaway in India that collapsed into a deadly stampede failed to take adequate measures to ensure the safety of thousands of poor villagers, officials said Friday as relatives buried some of the 63 victims.
Most of those killed were women and children …. Original source  : Police launch criminal investigation of Indian temple stampede as families grieve.

Medical examiner’s office: Pentagon shooting suspect has died

Officials: Pentagon shooting suspect dies
WASHINGTON – The D.C. Medical Examiner’s Office says the alleged shooter at the Pentagon has died.

Beverly Fields, chief of staff of the D.C. medical examiner’s office, said the body of 36-year-old John Patrick Bedell arrived at the medical examiner’s office shortly after midnight.
Bedell was shot by two Pentagon police officers after … Read more >>.

Convicted DC-area sniper Boyd Lee Malvo sends letter of apology to Louisiana victim

Malvo sends letter of apology to Louisiana victim

NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana man shot by Lee Boyd Malvo before the criminal spree that terrorized the Washington, D.C., area in 2002 has received a letter of apology from the convicted sniper.
John C. Gaeta, 58, of Albany, said Thursday that he’s glad Malvo wrote him but remains …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

White House nearing recommendation for military trial for Khalid Sheik Mohammed, 4 others

WH leans toward military trials for 9/11 suspects
WASHINGTON – White House advisers are nearing a recommendation for President Barack Obama to choose a military trial for self-professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four of his alleged henchman, senior administration officials said Thursday.
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DC-area sniper Lee Boyd Malvo sends letter of apology to wounded Louisiana victim

DC-area sniper apologizes to Louisiana victim

NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana man shot by convicted DC-area sniper Lee Boyd Malvo has received a letter of apology.
John C. Gaeta (gey-duh) says he’s glad Malvo wrote him but isn’t quite sure whether the sentiment is sincere.
Last month, Malvo confessed to Louisiana detectives that he shot Gaeta in the …. Source article  : DC-area sniper Lee Boyd Malvo sends letter of apology to wounded Louisiana victim.