MBA graduate held for duplicating credit cards

GURGAON – An MBA graduate and a courier delivery boy have been held here for cloning credit cards, officials said Monday.

“They used to clone the cards and used them for shopping,” said Babu Lal, station house officer, DLF phase two police station. The MBA graduate, identified as Faraz Ahmed, reportedly asked the courier delivery …. Original source  : MBA graduate held for duplicating credit cards.

Eco-tourism city to come up in quake-hit Yushu

BEIJING – An eco-tourism city will be built in Yushu in China’s Qinghai province, devastated by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake, a media report said Monday.

The post-disaster reconstruction of Yushu is already on the agenda, and an eco-tourism plateau city is expected to be built in the future, even as relief work is still going on, … Original article on : Eco-tourism city to come up in quake-hit Yushu.

Rescuers pull out 2 survivors 5 days after China quake as work switches slowly to rebuilding

2 survivors pulled out 5 days after China quake
JIEGU, China – Rescuers pulled out a 4-year-old girl and a Tibetan woman alive from the rubble of an earthquake more than five days after they were trapped, as trucks carrying aid and equipment rolled into this shattered town in western China.
China Central Television said …. Original article  : Rescuers pull out 2 survivors 5 days after China quake as work switches slowly to rebuilding.

Aviation industry claims ‘no leadership’ in volcanic ash crisis from EU govts, blasts lockdown

Aviation industry blasts EU govts for lockdowns

LONDON – The aviation industry sharply criticized European governments on Monday for their handling of airport closures, saying there was “no coordination and no leadership” in the volcanic ash crisis that shut down European airports for a fifth straight day.
Some smaller airports reopened, and European officials had hoped that …. Source article  : Aviation industry claims ‘no leadership’ in volcanic ash crisis from EU govts, blasts lockdown.

Man who stood up to Nepal’s security forces dies without justice

KATHMANDU – A man who singlehandedly battled the state and security forces relentlessly for seven years to free his son passed away without getting justice.

Jai Kishore Labh, a lawyer in Dhanusha district in Nepal’s Terai plains, staked his life filing complaints against security forces to free his 23-year-old son, Sanjeev Karna, who was spirited away …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Man goes to strip club leaving baby in car

AUCKLAND – A man left his 18-month-old baby locked up and unattended in a car while he went to a strip club to indulge in “fantasies of desire,” a New Zealand court heard Monday.

Wayne Ricardo Schwamm, 42, pleaded guilty to leaving a child under 14 without supervision at the Wellington District Court, after which he … Original source on Gaea Times at : Man goes to strip club leaving baby in car.

Two held with heroin worth over Rs.1 crore

LUCKNOW – The Uttar Pradesh police Monday arrested two drug peddlers with heroin worth more than Rs.1 crore from the state’s Ambedkar Nagar district.

The two men, in their early 30s, were nabbed from Akbarpur town in Ambedkar Nagar, some 200 km from Lucknow, while they were on their way to hand over the consignment to …. Read the original article  : Two held with heroin worth over Rs.1 crore.

Seven killed in Afghan quake

KABUL – At least seven people were killed and more than 30 injured Monday when a magnitude-5.3 earthquake hit a mountainous province in northern Afghanistan, officials said.

The quake hit the Dara-e-soof and Doaab districts of Samangan province shortly after midnight Monday, destroying and damaging more than 200 houses, said Haji Gholam Sakhi, the deputy provincial …. Original source  : Seven killed in Afghan quake.

Civil aviation authorities hold flight restrictions until early Tuesday

UK airspace restrictions in place until Tuesday

LONDON – Civil aviation authorities in Britain say flight restrictions in the country’s airspace because of drifting volcanic ash will remain in effect until at least early Tuesday.
The National Air Traffic Service said in a statement that while “conditions remain dynamic” the flight ban would be in effect until … Read more : Civil aviation authorities hold flight restrictions until early Tuesday.

UAE shuts down schools for breaching safety rules

Abu Dhabi, April 19 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has shut down six schools as their buildings breached safety rules and posed a threat to the safety of students, community and environment.

The schools will no longer be allowed to enrol students in the next academic year as the conditions of their buildings do not … Read more : UAE shuts down schools for breaching safety rules.

Survivors, victims’ family members to commemorate 15th anniversary of Oklahoma City bombing

Ceremony to commemorate 1995 Oklahoma City bombing

OKLAHOMA CITY – Survivors and family members those who died in the bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building are expected to gather at to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the attack.
Hundreds of people are expected at the Oklahoma City National Memorial on Monday to remember the 168 people … Read more >>.

After losing parents in Oklahoma City bombing, children build new lives with donors’ help

Okla. bombing victims’ children build new lives

OKLAHOMA CITY – Dion Thomas’ life began spiraling out of control after her mother was killed in the Oklahoma City bombing, when the straight-A student started skipping classes and saw her grades slip to D’s, F’s and incompletes.
She stayed in her bedroom for days, unable to come out. No … Original source on Gaea Times at : After losing parents in Oklahoma City bombing, children build new lives with donors’ help.

Student killed, 50 hurt as school bus falls into river

PATNA – At least one child was killed and 50 students were injured early Monday after their school bus skidded off a bridge and fell into a river in Bihar’s Kaimur district, police said.

The bus fell into a river near Bhabhua, about 160 km from here, police said.
“Ten of the 50 injured children are …. Original source  : Student killed, 50 hurt as school bus falls into river.

Woman raped after a night out drinking, risks Dubai jail

LONDON – A 24-year-old British woman risks prison in Dubai after she told the police that she was raped after a night out drinking with friends, a media report said.

If the woman’s account is not believed, she may face jail for drinking and having sex outside marriage, The Sun reported Monday.
The accused man … Read more : Woman raped after a night out drinking, risks Dubai jail.

Final door closed for Manu Sharma: Jessica’s sister

NEW DELHI – Sabrina Lall, sister of Jessica Lall who was shot dead in April 1999, said she was happy that the “final door has been closed” for Manu Sharma as the Supreme Court Monday upheld his life sentence for the murder.

“After 11 years…I am glad that the final door has been closed on this … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Final door closed for Manu Sharma: Jessica’s sister.

Tearful SKorean president vows strong action against masterminds of deadly ship sinking

SKorea’s Lee vows strong action in ship sinking
SEOUL, South Korea – An emotional President Lee Myung-bak vowed Monday to respond “resolutely and unwaveringly” against those behind the deadly sinking of a naval ship near the tense maritime border with North Korea.
Seoul has not openly blamed Pyongyang for the March 26 explosion …. Source article  : Tearful SKorean president vows strong action against masterminds of deadly ship sinking.

Boy loses sight in one eye after teacher’s beating

RANCHI – A student lost sight in his left eye after he was beaten by a school teacher in Jharkhand’s Lohardagga district, an official said Monday.

Akash Kumar, a Class 7 student of Saraswati Sishu Mandir of Lohardagga district, about 70 km from here, was beaten with a stick by Anita Verma April 17. Akash’s left … Original source on Gaea Times at : Boy loses sight in one eye after teacher’s beating.

Apex court upholds life for Manu Sharma in Jessica murder case (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday dismissed an appeal by Manu Sharma, Congress leader Venod Sharma’s son, challenging his conviction and life sentence in the April 1999 murder of ramp model Jessica Lall.

A bench of Justices P. Sathasivam and Swatanter Kumar upheld the Delhi High Court judgement, which convicted Sharma, who is serving life …. Original article  : Apex court upholds life for Manu Sharma in Jessica murder case (Second Lead).

At least 7 killed, 30 injured after magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits northern Afghanistan

7 killed, 30 injured in northern Afghanistan quake

KABUL – A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck in mountains north of Afghanistan’s capital early Monday, killing at least seven people and injuring 30, officials said.
The temblor hit just before 1 a.m. (2030 GMT Sunday) in Samangan province, about halfway between Kabul and the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, according … Read more : At least 7 killed, 30 injured after magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits northern Afghanistan.

Car door closed with buttock, repair cost 400 pounds

LONDON – The repair to a British police car that was damaged by an officer “closing the door with buttock” was 400 pounds, the police has admitted.

Bedfordshire Police gave the detail after a request was made under Freedom of Information for accidents caused by officers while on duty, Daily Express reported Monday.
It spent 179,965 …. Original article  : Car door closed with buttock, repair cost 400 pounds.