Moderate quake in Himachal, Punjab

SHIMLA – An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale Sunday struck Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, an official said here.

An earthquake of moderate intensity hit Himachal Pradesh and Punjab at 12.23 p.m. The tremors were felt for a few seconds only. There is no report of any loss of life and damage to property, meteorological … Read more »»».

Strong earthquake rocks central Japan, rattles buildings in Tokyo; no reports of damage

Strong earthquake rocks central Japan
TOKYO – A strong earthquake hit off the eastern coast of central Japan on Sunday, rattling buildings across a broad swath of the country, including the crowded Tokyo capital.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and the government said there was no danger from tsunamis.
The quake had an initial …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Strong earthquake rocks central Japan, rattles buildings in Tokyo; no reports of damage.

Storm leaves Northeast soggy, windblown and dark; more than 500,000 without power at its peak

Storm leaves Northeast soggy, windblown and dark

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Utility crews pushed through fallen trees and windblown debris to reach downed power lines Sunday, working to restore electricity to more than a half-million homes and businesses after strong winds and heavy rain wreaked havoc in parts of the Northeast.
The storm, which battered parts of …. Read the original article  : Storm leaves Northeast soggy, windblown and dark; more than 500,000 without power at its peak.

Ranjit Bajaj’s second bodyguard held

PANCHKULA – The second bodyguard of a former bureaucrat couple’s son, Ranjit Bajaj, has been arrested for attacking the son of a Punjab and Haryana High Court judge, officials said here Sunday. Bajaj is also in jail after evading arrest for a month.

Mahinder Singh was taken into custody late Saturday from his house in … Original article on : Ranjit Bajaj’s second bodyguard held.

Military report: Filipino militant with links to foreign financiers leads Abu Sayyaf faction

Militant with money links leads Abu Sayyaf faction

MANILA, Philippines – A Filipino militant wanted by Washington has become leader of a key faction of Abu Sayyaf, the al-Qaida-linked extremist group in the southern Philippines for which he has previously acquired foreign funding, the Philippine military says.
A military report obtained by The Associated Press Sunday says … Read more »».

Three infants die after vaccination

BHOPAL – Three infants died and 17 were taken ill after they were given anti-measles shots in a government health centre in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district, officials said Sunday. A nurse has been booked for negligence.

Three children, aged between 2 to 12 months – died and 17 fell ill Saturday after being given the vaccine … Original source on Gaea Times at : Three infants die after vaccination.

Woman, 92, held for killing husband

SYDNEY – A 92-year-old woman has been charged with murder after her husband, 98, was found dead at their home in this Australian city, a media report said Sunday.

Police arrived at the couple’s apartment on Liverpool Street in Surry Hills at about 9.40 p.m. Friday, after a relative showed concern over the man’s welfare, Australian … Read more : Woman, 92, held for killing husband.

Search continues after avalanche hits snowmobile gathering; at least 3 dead

At least 3 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche

REVELSTOKE, British Columbia – An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada’s Rocky Mountains on Saturday, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police said.
Rescuers were still scouring remote Boulder Mountain, near Revelstoke, British Columbia, early Sunday morning, the Royal …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Manipuri woman molested in Delhi

NEW DELHI – A 22-year-old woman from Manipur was allegedly molested

near Munirka bus stop in south Delhi, police said Sunday.
According to police, Sonia (name changed), who lives with her sister in Munirka, was walking alone towards the bus stop around midnight Saturday when a 28-year-old man molested her.
“Sonia goes …. Original article  : Manipuri woman molested in Delhi.

Search continues after avalanche hits snowmobile gathering; at least 1 dead

At least 1 snowmobiler dead in Canadian avalanche

REVELSTOKE, British Columbia – An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada’s Rocky Mountains on Saturday, killing at least one person and leaving an unknown number missing, police said.
Rescuers were still scouring remote Boulder Mountain, near Revelstoke, British Columbia, early Sunday morning, the Royal …. Original source  : Search continues after avalanche hits snowmobile gathering; at least 1 dead.

Kandahar governor demands more Afghan forces, NATO help after 12 explosions kill dozens

Afghan gov. wants more troops after 12 explosions

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – The governor of Kandahar province demanded more security around Afghanistan’s largest southern city Sunday after 12 explosions killed dozens of people in the Taliban heartland that will be the target of the war’s next major offensive.
The coordinated attacks around Kandahar city Saturday night included two …. Source article  : Kandahar governor demands more Afghan forces, NATO help after 12 explosions kill dozens.

APNewsBreak: Probe raises questions about driver’s description of runaway Prius in Calif.

APNewsBreak: Probe questions runaway Prius story

SAN DIEGO – Investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government were unable to make a Toyota Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a California freeway, according to a draft memorandum obtained Saturday by The Associated Press that casts doubt on the driver’s …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : APNewsBreak: Probe raises questions about driver’s description of runaway Prius in Calif..

Eight shot dead at Mexican birthday party

Mexico City, March 14 (IANS/EFE) Eight people were killed by a group of gunmen during a birthday party at a ranch in the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa, media reports said.

Around a dozen men travelling in two SUVs arrived at the ranch outside the town of Bachoco and began firing at the party-goers, the daily …. Original article  : Eight shot dead at Mexican birthday party.

Northeast storm leaves 500,000 without power, 500 passengers stuck on NJ train for 5 hours

Northeast storm leaves half-million without power

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Strong winds and heavy rain pounded parts of the Northeast on Saturday, knocking out power to more than a half-million homes and businesses and stranding about 500 passengers on a New York-bound train for more than six hours.
The New Jersey Transit train became stuck on the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Northeast storm leaves 500,000 without power, 500 passengers stuck on NJ train for 5 hours.

Pounding rain, blustery wind knock out power to 500,000 homes, businesses in Northeast

Northeast storm darkens 500,000 homes, businesses

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Strong winds and heavy rain pounded parts of the Northeast, knocking out power to more than a half-million homes and businesses, delaying and diverting flights, and stranding about 500 passengers on a train for more than five hours.
New Jersey Transit spokeswoman Penny Bassett Hackett said a …. Read the original article  : here.

500 passengers stranded 5 hours on NY-bound NJ Transit train after storm floods tracks

500 stranded on NJ Transit train for 5 hours

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Transit officials say 500 passengers have been stranded on a New Jersey Transit northbound train for more than five hours because of flooding on the tracks from a powerful storm.
NJ Transit spokeswoman Penny Bassett Hackett says the New York-bound train became stuck before … Read : 500 passengers stranded 5 hours on NY-bound NJ Transit train after storm floods tracks.

7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

JAKARTA – An earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale struck the eastern Indonesian islands Sunday morning in North Maluku province, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, meteorologists said.

The quake took place at a depth of 56 km, 2,430 km north-east of Jakarta. It occurred at 7:57 A.M. Jakarta time (0627 …. Source article  : 7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia.

Strong wind, rain in Northeast knock out power for 450,000, diverts flights from NY to Mass.

Wind, rain knock out power to 450K in Northeast

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Strong winds and heavy rain pounded parts of the Northeast on Saturday, knocking out power to more than 450,000 customers, diverting international flights and toppling a boom crane at an Atlantic City casino construction site, injuring one police officer.
The winds downed trees and …. Source article  : Strong wind, rain in Northeast knock out power for 450,000, diverts flights from NY to Mass..

Strong wind, rain in Northeast knocks out power for 450,000, diverts flights from NY to Mass.

Wind, rain knocks out power to 450K in Northeast

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Strong winds and heavy rain have knocked out power for 450,000 customers in the Northeast, while diverting international flights and toppling a boom crane at an Atlantic City casino construction site.
The winds downed trees and power lines throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York … Original article on : Strong wind, rain in Northeast knocks out power for 450,000, diverts flights from NY to Mass..

Strong wind, rain in Northeast knock out power for 400,000, diverts flights from NY to Mass.

Wind, rain knock out power to 400,000 in Northeast

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Strong winds and heavy rain pounded parts of the Northeast on Saturday, knocking out power to nearly 400,000 customers, diverting international flights and toppling a boom crane at an Atlantic City casino construction site, injuring one police officer.
The winds downed trees and power … Read : Strong wind, rain in Northeast knock out power for 400,000, diverts flights from NY to Mass..