‘Rally against’ terrorism: India to SAARC

THIMPHU – India Tuesday asked its South Asian neighbours to unite in the fight against terrorism by ratifying a regional anti-terror agreement signed by South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations two years ago.

“Terrorism poses a serious danger to the economic stability of any civilised society. The South Asian region is particularly afflicted by … Read more »».

China wants telecom, Internet companies to inform on clients who leak state secrets

China wants telecom companies to inform on clients

BEIJING – China is poised to pass a law requiring telecommunications and Internet companies to report any revelation of state secrets, potentially forcing businesses to collaborate with the country’s vast security apparatus that stifles political dissent.
The move to make communications companies monitor and inform on clients’ activities, reported …. Source article  : China wants telecom, Internet companies to inform on clients who leak state secrets.

Maoists blow up rail track in West Bengal

KOLKATA – Maoist guerrillas blew up a foot of rail track in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district, disrupting train services on day two of their shutdown in three states.

The incident occurred early in the day between Midnapore and Bhadutala stations when a pilot engine that precedes the Chakradharpur Passenger was crossing the spot. The engine … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Maoists blow up rail track in West Bengal.

Extradited from US, ex-Panamanian dictator Noriega arrives in France for possible trial

Panama’s ex-leader Noriega arrives in France

PARIS – Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega arrived in France on Tuesday to face money laundering charges after being extradited from the United States.
A new legal battle will now begin for the former strongman, who was ousted in a U.S. invasion in 1989 and went on to spend years in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Extradited from US, ex-Panamanian dictator Noriega arrives in France for possible trial.

Nevada deputy sheriff shot and killed in domestic dispute 60 miles west of Las Vegas

Nevada deputy sheriff shot and killed
PAHRUMP, Nev. – A deputy sheriff who was shot Monday while responding to a domestic disturbance report about 60 miles west of Las Vegas has died.

The Nye County Sheriff??s Office says when deputies arrived at Terrible’s Lakeside RV Resort in Pahrump, the suspect pulled a rifle out of his vehicle …. Original article  : Nevada deputy sheriff shot and killed in domestic dispute 60 miles west of Las Vegas.

Mexico no exception: Study finds strong link between drug crackdowns and increased killings

Study links drug enforcement to more violence

MEXICO CITY – The surge of gunbattles, beheadings and kidnappings that has accompanied Mexico’s war on drug cartels is an entirely predictable escalation in violence based on decades of scientific literature, a new study contends.
A systematic review published Tuesday of more than 300 international studies dating back 20 years …. Original article  : Mexico no exception: Study finds strong link between drug crackdowns and increased killings.

Tito Ortiz arrested on domestic violence suspicion, accuses Jenna Jameson of drug use

Ortiz arrested, accuses Jameson of drug use

LOS ANGELES – Mixed martial arts star Tito Ortiz claims his ex-porn star girlfriend is addicted to Oxycontin, and he blames Jenna Jameson’s drug use for his arrest Monday on suspicion of domestic violence.
Ortiz was arrested in Huntington Beach at the home he shares with Jameson and their twin … Read : Tito Ortiz arrested on domestic violence suspicion, accuses Jenna Jameson of drug use.

Goldman CEO, executives appearing before Senate panel 10 days after government fraud suit

Goldman CEO, ‘Fabulous Fab’ facing Congress

WASHINGTON – The CEO of Goldman Sachs and other executives from the Wall Street powerhouse are coming before Congress 10 days after the government accused the firm of fraud. The Senate panel hearing their testimony Tuesday alleges that Goldman used a strategy that allowed it to profit from the housing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Goldman CEO, executives appearing before Senate panel 10 days after government fraud suit.

Three Afghan kids killed in donkey-drawn cart bombing

KANDAHAR – Three children were killed and four people were injured when a bomb hidden in a donkey-drawn cart exploded in southern Afghanistan, officials have said.

The cart was abandoned in front a tribal chief’s residence in the centre of Kandahar city Monday afternoon and was then remotely detonated, said Zalmai Ayoubi, spokesman for the provincial … Read more : Three Afghan kids killed in donkey-drawn cart bombing.

Surrendered militants are Kashmir’s unwanted lot

JAMMU – Militants who laid down arms in Jammu and Kashmir are an unwanted lot. The government’s promise of money and jobs has failed to come through, militant outfits call them traitors and society shuns them for their past.

In 2004, the state government announced a policy asking militants to give up their life on the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Surrendered militants are Kashmir’s unwanted lot.

Hong Kong police make largest drug bust, seize cocaine sent in botched shipment

Hong Kong police make largest drug bust
HONG KONG – In their largest haul ever, police in Hong Kong have seized 820 pounds (372 kilograms) of cocaine from a suburban house that was reportedly part of a botched drug shipment sent to the southern Chinese territory by mistake.

Officers discovered the stash – which has a street …. Original article  : Hong Kong police make largest drug bust, seize cocaine sent in botched shipment.

UFC star Tito Ortiz arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Huntington Beach

UFC star Tito Ortiz arrested in Huntington Beach

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Mixed martial arts star Tito Ortiz was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence Monday at the home he shares with his longtime partner, former adult film actress Jenna Jameson.
Police Lt. Mike Reynolds said Ortiz, the former UFC light heavyweight champion, was taken to the …. Source  : UFC star Tito Ortiz arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Huntington Beach.

4 Atlanta college students say calls to 911 during carjacking on hold; police say can’t hear

Police: 911 calls during carjacking not on hold

ATLANTA – Four college students said Monday that they were put on hold as they tried to contact 911 for help when they were carjacked at gunpoint near campus, but police said the calls were indecipherable or gave no information that could lead officers to them.
The gunmen on …. Original source  : 4 Atlanta college students say calls to 911 during carjacking on hold; police say can’t hear.

Lewis-McChord soldier accused in wife’s death ordered held on $750K bail in Washington state

Wash. soldier held on $750K bail in wife’s death

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A 28-year-old Army sergeant accused of killing his wife during an argument and hiding her body in a storage crate has been ordered held on $750,000 bail.
Sheldon Plummer appeared before a judge Monday in Olympia via video feed. He is being held in the … Original article on : Lewis-McChord soldier accused in wife’s death ordered held on $750K bail in Washington state.

Canada warns Sikh radicals against violence

TORONTO – In a stern warning to Sikh radicals here, the Canadian government said Monday that “threats of violence” by extremists will not be tolerated.

The warning comes after last week’s threats in Vancouver by hardliner Sikhs to Indo-Canadian leader and former Canadian health minister Ujjal Dosanjh.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Deepak Obhrai, … Read more >>.

Bihar JD-U MP fined for fraud

A Rajya Sabha Member from Janata Dal (United) Ali Anwar Ansari was today caught allowing a man travelling with him in an express train on his ID number, railway officials said.

Officials said the ticket had been booked in the name of Ali’s wife but a man posing as his “wife” was caught travelling with him … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bihar JD-U MP fined for fraud.

Colorado man pleads guilty in 13-year-old girl’s death, describes his actions as ‘act of love’

Colorado man pleads guilty in 13-year-old’s death

BROOMFIELD, Colo. – A Colorado man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of a 13-year-old girl Monday then professed his unending love for the slain middle school student and tried leading her family in prayer.
Alexander “Alex” Paul Pacheco, 19, was sentenced to 48 years in prison and … Read more : Colorado man pleads guilty in 13-year-old girl’s death, describes his actions as ‘act of love’.

Please hold: 4 Atlanta college students say call to 911 during carjacking never got through

911 call for help during carjacking put on hold

ATLANTA – Four college students said Monday that they were put on hold when they tried to call 911 for help when they were carjacked at gunpoint near campus.
The gunmen on Sunday night forced two of the students into the trunk of a Buick LaCrosse, while the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Please hold: 4 Atlanta college students say call to 911 during carjacking never got through.

New video shows suspected Christmas Day bomber in training for suicide mission

Video shows suspected airliner bomber training

WASHINGTON – A video has surfaced showing accused Christmas Day bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab training with al-Qaida in Yemen.
The video, obtained and broadcast Monday by “ABC World News,” shows the 23-year-old Nigerian firing weapons and speaking in Arabic about his impending attack. He is shown reading from the Quran and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New video shows suspected Christmas Day bomber in training for suicide mission.

Ex-UFC champion Tito Ortiz arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in California

Ex-UFC champ Ortiz arrested in Calif.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – California police say former Ultimate Fighting champion Tito Ortiz has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

Police Lt. Mike Reynolds says Ortiz was taken into custody Monday morning at the home he shares with adult film actress Jenna Jameson in Huntington Beach.
Police say Ortiz was released …. Original source  : Ex-UFC champion Tito Ortiz arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in California.