Ajmer bombing: Rajasthan cops pick up Madhya Pradesh industrialist

BHOPAL – An industrialist from Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district has been picked up by the anti-terrorist squad (ATS) of Rajasthan Police in connection with the 2007 bombing at the Ajmer Dargah Sharif that killed three people, police said Sunday.

“The Rajasthan ATS probing the Ajmer bombing reached Dhar Saturday and after informing the …. Source  : Ajmer bombing: Rajasthan cops pick up Madhya Pradesh industrialist.

Drifting cloud of volcanic ash invades British airspace, closing Northern Irish airports

Volcanic ash cloud closes British airports

LONDON – Civil aviation officials on Sunday said a drifting, dense cloud of volcanic ash is “rapidly encroaching” on British airspace, forcing the closure of airports in Northern Ireland.
The National Air Traffic Service said a no-fly zone has been imposed over parts of Northern Ireland, and no flights are going … Original article on : Drifting cloud of volcanic ash invades British airspace, closing Northern Irish airports.

BP still believes tube will suck up most gushing oil; Scientists report underwater oil plumes

BP confident it can contain gushing oil with pipe
ROBERT, La. – BP hit a snag Saturday in its effort to reduce the amount of oil blasting from the remains of a broken rig into the Gulf of Mexico, while some scientists made the worrisome announcement that they had found huge plumes of oil …. Source article  : BP still believes tube will suck up most gushing oil; Scientists report underwater oil plumes.

Malaysian Indian lawmaker receives death threat

KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian Indian lawmaker Sunday received a death threat and red paint was thrown at his cars to warn him to stay out of a mining deal he has exposed.

S. Manikavasagam woke up to find his and his wife’s cars splashed with red paint in his home.
He said that three … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Malaysian Indian lawmaker receives death threat.

Thai authorities to send Red Cross workers to protest zone to evacuate women, children

Red Cross to evacuate Red Shirt women, children

BANGKOK – Thai authorities say they will send the Red Cross and other neutral agencies into Bangkok’s deadly protest zone to evacuate women, children and the elderly.
Army spokesman Col. Sansern Kaewkamnerd has also announced on national television that authorities would discuss later Sunday whether to impose a curfew … Read more : Thai authorities to send Red Cross workers to protest zone to evacuate women, children.

USGS reports 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Puerto Rico

Moderate earthquake strikes Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 struck the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico early Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The quake hit at 1:16 a.m. (0516 GMT) four miles (six kilometers) from the small community of Espino on the western side of the island … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : USGS reports 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Puerto Rico.

Three killed in Hyderabad chemical factory fire

HYDERABAD – At least three people were killed and five injured Sunday in a massive fire at a chemical factory on the outskirts of Hyderabad, officials said.

The fire broke out in Durga Enterprises, a factory in Jedimetla industrial area, following a blast in one of the chemical reactors. Police and witnesses said 16 workers were … Read more >>>.

Mexican ex-presidential candidate kidnapped

Mexico, May 16 (IANS/EFE) A former presidential candidate for Mexico’s ruling National Action Party (PAN) was kidnapped from the central Mexican state of Queretaro, the federal Attorney General’s Office (PGR) said.

The AG office said that Friday “it learned that Diego Fernandez de Cevallos has gone missing” and his vehicle was found near his La Cabana …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

NKorean navy boats cross tense sea border with SKorea in first violation since ship sinking

NKorean navy boats violate sea border amid tension

SEOUL, South Korea – Two North Korean naval boats briefly crossed the tense western sea border with South Korea in the first violation since a South Korean warship sank in the area following a mysterious explosion in March, the South’s military said Sunday.
A North Korean patrol boat sailed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NKorean navy boats cross tense sea border with SKorea in first violation since ship sinking.

Six killed in Uttar Pradesh road accident

AGRA – Six people were killed and four critically injured when two vehicles collided head-on over the Bajna bridge in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district, police said Sunday.

According to the police, the incident occurred late Saturday night when a speeding Maruti van, on its way from Haryana to Agra, collided with a matador coming from the …. Source  : Six killed in Uttar Pradesh road accident.

Plane crashes in Suriname, eight missing

RIO DE JANEIRO – A small plane with eight people on board crashed in northeast Suriname, Xinhua reported.

The two-engine Antonov of Blue Wings airlines crashed Saturday in a dense forest, 300 km southeast of Paramaribo, the Suriname capital.
According to aviation officials, the plane crashed due to bad weather, which also halted the search operation. …. Source article  : Plane crashes in Suriname, eight missing.

Official: Investigation points to machine in New Hampshire plant explosions that killed 2

Official: Machine was origin of NH explosions

COLEBROOK, N.H. – The investigation into a series of explosions at a gun and ammunition manufacturing plant in far northern New Hampshire that killed two people has led to one machine, the state’s fire marshal said Saturday.
Bill Degnan said that the investigation into Friday’s explosions at the MDM Muzzleloader … Read more >>>.

Official: Investigation points to one machine in New Hampshire plant explosions that killed 2

Official: One machine to blame for NH explosions

COLEBROOK, N.H. – New Hampshire’s Fire Marshal says an investigation into a series of explosions at a gun and ammunition manufacturing plant in Colebrook that killed two people has led to one machine in the building.
Bill Degnan said Saturday that the investigation into the explosions a day earlier …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Official: Investigation points to one machine in New Hampshire plant explosions that killed 2.

Police find body of Haitian kidnapped during post-quake reconstruction effort

Haitian relief worker found dead after abduction

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – A Haitian man kidnapped while working with a U.S.-based development foundation was found dead on Saturday, the group said.
The driver for the Pan-American Development Foundation was kidnapped Monday along with a British contractor. The contractor was released after four days and is now assisting authorities with …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Public hearings on proposed oil pipeline from Canada begin in Montana

Public hearings on oil pipeline begin in Montana

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Public hearings in Montana are being held this week to discuss a plan to build a pipeline through eastern Montana to move crude extracted from Canada’s oil sands to refineries in the United States.
Calgary-based TransCanada Corp. aims to start construction this year on the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Public hearings on proposed oil pipeline from Canada begin in Montana.

Small plane crashes in Suriname, all 8 aboard feared dead

8 feared dead in plane crash in Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname – A small plane crashed in rough weather Saturday in the South American country of Suriname and all eight people aboard are feared dead, officials said.

The crash occurred in a thick forest about 200 miles (300 kilometers) southeast of the capital of Paramaribo, said Air Traffic … Read more >>.

Kyle Busch wins Nationwide Series race at Dover International Speedway

Busch wins Nationwide race at Dover
DOVER, Del. – Clint Bowyer saw his target and hurried off pit road. Angry after a hard lick only moments earlier, Bowyer sped toward Denny Hamlin and sent him straight into the wall.

Bowyer’s retaliatory hit got him instantly parked by NASCAR. His race was over and Hamlin’s was spoiled.
Kyle Busch …. Original source  : Kyle Busch wins Nationwide Series race at Dover International Speedway.

BP believes mile-long straw can work and will suck up most of the oil, despite setback

BP confident latest try to capture oil will work
ROBERT, La. – BP was confident Saturday its latest experiment using a mile-long pipe would capture much of the oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico, even as the company disclosed yet another setback in the environmental disaster.
Engineers … Original article on : BP believes mile-long straw can work and will suck up most of the oil, despite setback.

BP expects Gulf oil siphon to work by Saturday night, despite setback with insertion tube

BP expects Gulf oil siphon to work after setback
ROBERT, La. – BP expected a mile-long tube to start siphoning oil from its blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico by Saturday night after a setback. If successful, the deepsea experiment would reduce but not end a spill that’s spewed millions of gallons … Original article on : BP expects Gulf oil siphon to work by Saturday night, despite setback with insertion tube.

Absconding Delhi prisoner held in Goa

NEW DELHI – A prisoner who escaped from the Tihar Jail here in February was apprehended in Goa, police said Saturday.

Sandeep Parmar had escaped from the jail using the bail papers of another accused in the same case. Parmar was undergoing trial for kidnapping a 28-year-old businessman in 2007. He was apprehended in Goa … Read more »».