20 die in Lahore twin bombings

LAHORE – Twenty people were killed and 40 injured Friday when two suicide bombers struck in a densely populated area in the Pakistani city of Lahore, rescuers said.

The attackers blew themselves up near the vehicles of security forces in RA Bazar area as people were gathering for Friday prayers.
Senior Superintendent of Police … Original article on : 20 die in Lahore twin bombings.

Two top Maoist leaders killed in Andhra

HYDERABAD – In a severe jolt to the Maoist movement, especially in Andhra Pradesh, the police Friday gunned down two top Maoist leaders in separate gun battles.

Shakhamuri Appa Rao, a member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) central committee, was killed in Prakasam district while S. Kondal Reddy, secretary of its South Telangana zonal … Read : Two top Maoist leaders killed in Andhra.

Woman accused of killing Florida Lottery winner indicted by grand jury in Tampa

Accused lottery killer indicted by Fla. grand jury

TAMPA, Fla. – The woman accused of killing a Florida Lottery winner has been formally charged with his murder.
A grand jury in Tampa indicted Dorice “Dee Dee” Moore on a single count of first-degree murder Thursday.
Investigators say Moore siphoned millions of Florida Lottery winner Abraham Shakespeare’s fortune before …. Original article  : Woman accused of killing Florida Lottery winner indicted by grand jury in Tampa.

AP interview: Russian envoy criticizes US, NATO over Afghan drug surge

Russia criticizes US, NATO over Afghan drugs

BRUSSELS – Russia’s envoy to NATO has sharply criticized the alliance’s shift away from fighting drug trafficking in Afghanistan, saying the resulting surge in heroin smuggling is endangering Russia’s national security.
In an interview late Thursday, Dmitry Rogozin also highlighted the lack of cohesion within NATO, saying Moscow is worried …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : AP interview: Russian envoy criticizes US, NATO over Afghan drug surge.

Nithyananda Oil Massage Video Available!

BANGALORE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Whenever any sex scandal erupts in India that involves a spiritual leader, the curiosity of the public just refuses to subside. The latest sex scandal involving spiritual Leader Swami Nithyananda corroborates the fact. When the controversial sex tape was released by Sun TV in which the swami was seen in … Read : Nithyananda Oil Massage Video Available!.

Blast in Lahore

LAHORE – A massive bomb blast shook the Pakistani city of Lahore Friday, Xinhua news agency reported. The explosion took place near a bus stand.
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‘Little Billy’ punks the famous and the notorious in letters about a schoolboy’s life

‘Little Billy’ punks VIPs in wide-eyed letters
WASHINGTON – “Little Billy” was in a jam: His parents blamed him for dismembering his sister’s doll, but the dog did it. How could he clear his name?
He scribbled a note to Robert Shapiro, the high-priced O.J. Simpson attorney, who counseled him to gather forensic evidence, examine …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Little Billy’ punks the famous and the notorious in letters about a schoolboy’s life.

After drop in approval ratings, NY attorney general recuses himself in probe of Gov. Paterson

After drop in poll, AG recuses himself in NY probe

ALBANY, N.Y. – In recusing himself after two weeks of investigating Gov. David Paterson, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said there was no “technical conflict” but described the probe thus far as preliminary and bowed to pressure that included sinking approval ratings for the man widely expected …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : After drop in approval ratings, NY attorney general recuses himself in probe of Gov. Paterson.

Suspected al-Qaida member to friend: ‘Get the hell away from me, you Muslim killer’

Friend: Suspected US al-Qaida member grew radical

BUENA, N.J. – Sharif Mobley had strong Muslim views as early as high school. But his old friend Roman Castro knew he had radicalized when he saw him about four years ago.
Castro, an Army veteran who did a tour in Iraq, said Mobley had only these words for him [..] Read the original article: here.

Two NDFB militants killed in Assam gun battle

GUWAHATI – Two separatists of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Assam Friday, an official said.

A police spokesperson said the fighting took place at Dadangiri village in Chirang district, about 170 km west of Assams main city of Guwahati.
Based on specfic …. Original source  : Two NDFB militants killed in Assam gun battle.

US official indicates new policy of engaging with Myanmar to push reform is failing

US suggests new engagement with Myanmar is failing

YANGON, Myanmar – Washington’s new policy of engagement with Myanmar’s military government appears to be failing, a senior U.S. official indicated Friday, noting the junta’s decision to bar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from upcoming elections.
This week the government unveiled election laws that prevent the detained Nobel …. Source article  : US official indicates new policy of engaging with Myanmar to push reform is failing.

At least 8 dead across Mexico in scattered, drug-related killings

At least 8 dead across Mexico in drug killings

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico – Gunmen burst into a wake in the border city of Ciudad Juarez on Thursday and opened fire, killing 5 young men and wounding five others, including a 10-year-old girl.
The wake was being held at a private home for an 18-year-old man who had …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : At least 8 dead across Mexico in scattered, drug-related killings.

Police kill 2 suspected militants in western Indonesia, 6 arrested

Indonesian police kill 2 suspected militants

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia – Police hunting Islamist militants in western Indonesia killed two suspects and arrested six others at a security checkpoint Friday, an official said.
One of the masterminds of the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin, was shot dead near Jakarta on Tuesday. The operation was part of a monthlong series … Original article on : Police kill 2 suspected militants in western Indonesia, 6 arrested.

LeT ambitions extend beyond India: US experts

WASHINGTON – Leading South Asia experts say the US should be prepared to take action against the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), blamed for the Mumbai terror attacks, if Pakistan is unable or unwilling to act against the terror outfit that remains its spearhead against India.

“Doing so may be increasingly necessary not simply to prevent a future Indo-Pakistani …. Original article  : LeT ambitions extend beyond India: US experts.

LeT group of savages needs to be crushed: US lawmakers

WASHINGTON – Describing Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a “deadly serious group of fanatics,” US lawmakers have asked Obama administration to push Islamabad to crush the Pakistan-based terror outfit blamed for the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

“This group of savages needs to be crushed,” said Gary Ackerman, chairman of the House of Representatives subcommittee on the Middle East and … Read : LeT group of savages needs to be crushed: US lawmakers.

Maoist arrested in West Bengal

KOLKATA – A Maoist guerrilla was arrested from a forest area in Bankura district of West Bengal, police said Friday.

Anup Lohar, a resident of West Midnapore’s Goaltore area, was nabbed from Simlapal forest late Thursday night with firearms and bullets.
“Lohar was an active Maoist squad member. He had been hiding in the forests of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Maoist arrested in West Bengal.

Phil Spector’s appellate lawyers allege judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct

Appeal filed in Phil Spector case
LOS ANGELES – Lawyers for legendary music producer Phil Spector have asked an appellate court to throw out his second-degree murder conviction on grounds of judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct.

In an extremely detailed 148-page brief filed Wednesday, the attorneys cited multiple reasons they believe Spector was denied his right to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Phil Spector’s appellate lawyers allege judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct.

Japan arrests New Zealand anti-whaling activist for illegally boarding Japanese vessel

Japan arrests whaling activist for boarding ship

TOKYO – Japan’s coast guard arrested an anti-whaling activist from New Zealand on Friday for illegally boarding a whaling ship last month in the latest incident in the ongoing battle over Japanese whaling.
Peter Bethune, a member of the U.S.-based Sea Shepherd activist group, is accused of jumping aboard the …. Read the original article  : Japan arrests New Zealand anti-whaling activist for illegally boarding Japanese vessel.

Police gather tips after release of photos apparently taken by convicted Calif. serial killer

Tips, IDs follow release of serial killer’s photos

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – California police say they are receiving calls from the public after releasing more than 100 photos apparently taken by convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala in the 1970s, but tip gathering has been hampered by phone problems at police headquarters.
Huntington Beach police Detective Sgt. Aaron … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Police gather tips after release of photos apparently taken by convicted Calif. serial killer.

NJ officials: Terrorism suspect who worked at nuke plants not linked to any breaches

NJ: Terrorism suspect didn’t breach nuke plants

BUENA, N.J. – A New Jersey official says a suspected terrorist who worked at a complex of nuclear power plants did not breach security there.
Mike Drewniak, a spokesman for Gov. Chris Christie, says his office has been told that Sharif Mobley was supervised and had no problems when he …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : NJ officials: Terrorism suspect who worked at nuke plants not linked to any breaches.