Kasab Croons Hindi Song

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Mohammed Ajmal Kasab who would be facing court’s verdict today seems to be in a jovial mood as the authorities of Arthur Road Jail spotted the convict singing Hindi songs in his cell. The attending officers of the Arthur Road prison told the media that Mohammed Ajmal Kasab has been murmuring a … Read more »».

BJP working on formula to tackle Maoism: Parrikar

PANAJI – The Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) is working on a formula to tackle Maoism by empowering tribals, former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar said Monday.

Parrikar, convener of BJP’s newly formed governance cell, told IANS that police action alone was no answer to Maoist insurgency plaguing the country’s backward regions.
“Tribals should be allowed to …. Original article  : BJP working on formula to tackle Maoism: Parrikar.

Sri Lankan leader frees journalist held on terrorism charges on World Press Freedom Day

Sri Lankan leader frees convicted journalist
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s president ordered the release Monday of a journalist imprisoned on terrorism charges after criticizing the government’s war on Tamil rebels, in a case cited by President Barack Obama as harassment of the press.
Rajapaksa used his executive powers to release Jeyaprakash Tissainayagam, … Read more >>.

Muslim groups demand fresh probe into Mecca Masjid blast

HYDERABAD – Muslim groups in Hyderabad have demanded a fresh probe into the 2007 bomb blast at Mecca Masjid in view of the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) revelation that the 2007 blasts at the historic mosque and the Ajmer shrine were linked.

The CBI and Rajasthan’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) believe that the blast …. Original article  : Muslim groups demand fresh probe into Mecca Masjid blast.

Times square’s lucky escape from another 26/11

New York,APRIL – As America heaved a collective sigh over the lucky escape from what could have been its 26/11, media recalled other breaks including the arrest of Pakistan-American David Coleman Headley linked with Mumbai terror attacks.

The plot to blow up Times Square over the weekend appears less sophisticated than others that authorities have thwarted …. Original source  : Times square’s lucky escape from another 26/11.

Suicide attack kills 1 outside CIA base in southeastern Afghanistan

Afghan suicide attack kills 1 outside CIA base

KABUL – A suicide attack outside a CIA base killed one civilian and wounded two security guards Monday in eastern Afghanistan, an Afghan official said.
The blast happened outside Camp Chapman, the same base that was hit in December in one of the worst attacks in the history of …. Source  : Suicide attack kills 1 outside CIA base in southeastern Afghanistan.

Listen up! At the root of Greek financial crisis lies distaste for commands of the state

Greeks and the state: an uncomfortable couple

ATHENS – A pony-tailed Greek on a motorcycle pulled up onto the sidewalk, hunting for a better parking spot, and an elderly tourist with a crutch shuffled out of the way. The good-natured driver explained his illegal maneuver with a smile.
One word was enough. “Greece,” he told her in … Read more »»».

Kasab Trial Verdict Today

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Ajmal Amir Kasab, the main convicted terrorist taken into custody following the Mumbai terrorist attack of November 2008 will face his ordeal today in his final judgement. Reportedly, the case of Ajmal Amir Kasab will be decided over by a special judge from the session court. Along with Ajmal Amir Kasab, Faheem [..] Read the original article: here.

Afghan suicide attack kills 1 at entrance of military base

Afghan suicide attack kills 1 outside base

KABUL – Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry says a suicide attack has killed one person and wounded two at the entrance to a military base.
The attack happened Monday morning in Khost province in eastern Afghanistan. The ministry says the suicide bomber was in a car packed with explosives.
The attack killed one …. Source  : Afghan suicide attack kills 1 at entrance of military base.

Official: China’s next Internet moves to focus on blocking ‘overseas hostile forces’

China targets ‘foreign forces’ in Web crackdown

BEIJING – China will target online information from “overseas hostile forces” in its next crackdown to tighten Internet controls, a government spokesman said in comments reported Monday.
The announcement gave no details about which groups might be targeted but Beijing sometimes accuses political, human rights, Tibet and other activists abroad … Original source on Gaea Times at : Official: China’s next Internet moves to focus on blocking ‘overseas hostile forces’.

Pakistan Taliban leader threatens US in video message

WASHINGTON – Pakistan Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud, in a first video message after his alleged death in a US strike, threatened strikes against the US, a terrorism internet watchdog said Monday.

Mehsud, in the nine-minute video released Sunday by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, said the “time was very near” when his fighters would attack main US [..] Read the original article: here.

All set for 26/11 trial verdict

MUMBAI – The fate of Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone Pakistani terrorist captured after the audacious attack on India’s financial and entertainment capital on 26/11, will be decided by Special Judge M.L. Tahaliyani here Monday.

As per indications, Tahaliyani is likely to pronounce his verdict in the Mumbai terror attacks case around noon Monday …. Original source  : All set for 26/11 trial verdict.

18 businesses damaged after immigrants’ rights march turns violent in Santa Cruz, Calif.

Calif. immigrants’ rights march ends in vandalism

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Close to 20 businesses were damaged after what started as a peaceful immigrants’ rights march in downtown Santa Cruz turned violent, requiring police to call other agencies for help, authorities said.
Police spokesman Zach Friend said an estimated 250 people started marching through the city around …. Read the original article  : 18 businesses damaged after immigrants’ rights march turns violent in Santa Cruz, Calif..

18 businesses damaged after May Day protest in Santa Cruz, Calif., turns violent

18 businesses damaged in Calif. May Day protest

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Close to 20 businesses were damaged after a May Day protest in downtown Santa Cruz turned violent, requiring police to call other agencies for help, authorities said.
Police spokesman Zach Friend said an estimated 250 people started marching through the city around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
It …. Read the original article  : here.

DEA investigation is pending on allegations in drug lawsuit against NFL champion Saints

DEA looking into Saints case
NEW ORLEANS – Federal authorities are looking into allegations made in a civil lawsuit accusing the New Orleans Saints of trying to cover up a senior staff member’s theft of prescription Vicodin pills from the club’s training headquarters.

“The DEA was referred this case and there is a pending investigation,” said Special …. Read the original article  : here.

Utah bars fined for failing to scan customer IDs of those who appear younger than 35

Utah bars fined for failing to scan customer IDs

SALT LAKE CITY – Four bars in Salt Lake City and a club in Ogden have been cited by state liquor agents for failing to scan the ID of anyone who appears younger than 35 before allowing them to enter.
The penalty for failing to electronically verify licenses … Read more »»».

Authorities taking time to look into allegations in drug lawsuit against NFL champion Saints

Local authorities holding off on Saints probe

NEW ORLEANS – Local authorities are holding off on investigating possible criminal accusations in a lawsuit involving the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints.
The civil suit brought by former Saints security director Geoffrey Santini alleges several possible state offenses. The accusations include theft of prescription drugs from the club’s …. Original source  : Authorities taking time to look into allegations in drug lawsuit against NFL champion Saints.

Polanski breaks silence, saying US wants to serve him ‘on a platter to media’

Polanski breaks silence over US extradition case

PARIS – Filmmaker Roman Polanski, breaking a months-long silence, said Sunday that the U.S. is demanding his extradition from Switzerland on a 33-year-old sex case largely to serve him “on a platter to the media.”
Polanski, who is under house arrest in his Alpine Swiss chalet, laid out his case …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Polanski breaks silence, saying US wants to serve him ‘on a platter to media’.

No evidence to back Taliban’s New York bomb claim: Police

NEW YORK – New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly Sunday said there is no evidence to support the claim by a Pakistani Taliban commander that he was behind Saturday’s failed car bomb attempt on Times Square.

“Although a Taliban bomb-maker has claimed on the Internet that the car bomb was placed on Times Square to avenge … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : No evidence to back Taliban’s New York bomb claim: Police.

New York car bomb attempt serious situation: White House

WASHINGTON – The bombing attempt in New York’s Times Square was an “extremely serious situation” and the US authorities are investigating all possibilities, the White House said Sunday.

Robert Gibbs, press secretary for the White House, refused to characterise who might be involved or what those motives might be during a press brief onboard Air Force … Read : New York car bomb attempt serious situation: White House.