Saudi forces free 2 German girls kidnapped in Yemen nearly a year ago

Saudi forces free 2 German girls abducted in Yemen

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia says its intelligence forces freed two German girls kidnapped nearly a year ago with their family in neighboring Yemen.
A German couple and their three young children went missing last June along with a British man in the northern Yemeni region of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Saudi forces free 2 German girls kidnapped in Yemen nearly a year ago.

Suicide attack targeting police patrol in NW Pakistan kills 11, including 3 police

Suicide attack kills 11 people in NW Pakistan

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan – A suicide bomber on a bicycle killed 11 people Tuesday when he attacked a police patrol in an area of northwestern Pakistan where many citizens fled last year to escape a large army offensive against the Taliban, police said.
The attack, which killed three … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Suicide attack targeting police patrol in NW Pakistan kills 11, including 3 police.

20 die in Afghanistan suicide blast

KABUL – At least 20 deaths were reported Tuesday in a suicide bombing that was carried out in front of the US-founded Counterinsurgency Academy in Kabul, security officials said.

An Afghan army officer at the scene who did not want to be named said 20 people, including eight Americans, were killed.
The Afghan Interior Ministry said, … Original source on Gaea Times at : 20 die in Afghanistan suicide blast.

Shutdown hits rail, road services in Jharkhand

RANCHI – Several important trains were cancelled or diverted and road services hit Tuesday as Maoist guerrillas began a 48-hour shutdown to protest the government offensive against them.

“We have cancelled eight trains and diverted the routes of nine trains,” a railway official said. Amongst the trains cancelled is the Palamau Express; those diverted include … Read more »»».

Prime minister says Jamaica will approve US extradition request for alleged drug kingpin

Jamaica to extradite drug suspect wanted by US

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s prime minister says he will approve the extradition of a powerful community leader wanted in the United States on drug and arms trafficking charges.
The reversal Monday by Prime Minister Bruce Golding ends a nine-month standoff over Christopher “Dudus” Coke that has strained the Caribbean …. Original article  : Prime minister says Jamaica will approve US extradition request for alleged drug kingpin.

Iraq security forces detains al-Qaida militant suspected of plotting attack on World Cup

Iraq forces: Al-Qaida plot on World Cup uncovered

BAGHDAD – Iraqi security forces have detained an al-Qaida militant suspected of planning an attack targeting the World Cup in South Africa next month, an official said Monday.
Maj. Gen. Qassim al-Moussawi, a spokesman for Baghdad security services, said Abdullah Azam Saleh al-Qahtani was an officer in the Saudi … Read : Iraq security forces detains al-Qaida militant suspected of plotting attack on World Cup.

Bus attack shows bankrupt Maoist policies: CPI-M

NEW DELHI – The Maoist attack on bus passengers in Chhattisgarh that killed 35 people “highlights their bankrupt policies”, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) said Tuesday.

“The attack on the private passenger bus by the Maoists only highlights their bankrupt policies of attacking ordinary citizens in various parts of the country including tribals … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bus attack shows bankrupt Maoist policies: CPI-M.

Fearful in Chhattisgarh day after Maoist strike

RAIPUR – Security forces stayed fearful in their base camps and life was hit in several parts of Chhattisgarh as a 48-hour Maoist shutdown began Tuesday, a day after at least 35 people were killed when the guerrillas blasted a bus in the state’s Dantewada district.

The shutdown called by the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist …. Read the original article  : Fearful in Chhattisgarh day after Maoist strike.

20 killed in Afghanistan suicide blast

KABUL – At least 20 deaths were reported Tuesday in a suicide bombing that was carried out in front of the US-founded Counterinsurgency Academy in Kabul, security officials said.

Vehicles belonging to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were also hit, they said.
The blast occurred in western Kabul near parliament and other government buildings. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 20 killed in Afghanistan suicide blast.

Children among 12 killed in Pakistan bombing

ISLAMABAD – A bomb attack in north-western Pakistan killed 12 people including three children and three policemen Tuesday, officials said.

The explosion targeted a police vehicle on the outskirts of Dera Ismail Khan in the Khyber-Pakthunkhwa province.
“We have received 12 dead bodies. Among them are three policemen, three children and a woman,” said Qibla Khan …. Source article  : Children among 12 killed in Pakistan bombing.

Bomber killed in Manipur blast

IMPHAL – A militant bomber was killed Tuesday in Manipur while trying to plant an explosive beneath a road bridge, officials said.

A police spokesperson said the blast took place over a bridge near Kangpokpi in Senapati district, about 40 km from state capital Imphal. One person was killed and his head was blown away in … Read : Bomber killed in Manipur blast.

Maoist strike begins in Bihar

PATNA – A two-day Maoist strike began in Bihar amid tight security, police said Tuesday.

Additional Director General of Police P.K. Thakur said that no violence was reported in the state after Maoist guerrillas began their strike at midnight Monday.
“All the district superintendents of police have been directed to intensify patrolling and deploy additional … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Maoist strike begins in Bihar.

US to press Pakistan to close terror’s ’safe haven’

WASHINGTON – The White House is dispatching national security adviser Gen. James L. Jones and CIA director Leon E. Panetta to Pakistan to push Islamabad to intensify efforts to investigate the Times Square bomb plot and take steps to close terror’s “safe haven” in that country, according to the New York Times.

The two top security … Original source on Gaea Times at : US to press Pakistan to close terror’s ’safe haven’.

10 rebels killed in Colombia

BOGOTA – Ten members of Colombia’s largest leftist guerrilla group have been killed in fighting with the security forces in northeastern part of the country, officials said.

The fighting between security forces and the guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) took place in Arauquita municipality near the border with Venezuela. A female member … Read : 10 rebels killed in Colombia.

Shutdown begins in Chhattisgarh amid fears of more attacks

RAIPUR – Security forces stayed fearful in their base camps and life was hit in several parts of Chhattisgarh as a 48-hour strike called by Maoists began Tuesday, a day after at least 35 people were killed when the guerrillas blasted a bus in the state’s Dantewada district.

The shutdown called by the outlawed Communist Party …. Source article  : Shutdown begins in Chhattisgarh amid fears of more attacks.

Maoist strike hits bus services in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – Traffic was hit in several parts of Orissa Tuesday as a two-day strike by Maoist guerrillas protesting the government offensive against them came into effect.

Roads were deserted in the three southern districts of Gajapati, Malkangiri and Rayagada as authorities kept government buses off the road for safety, a senior state police official … Read more : Maoist strike hits bus services in Orissa.

Supreme Court strikes down life in prison without parole for juveniles who didn’t kill victims

Court rules out some life sentences for juveniles

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has ruled that teenagers may not be locked up for life without chance of parole if they haven’t killed anyone.
By a 5-4 vote Monday, the court says the Constitution requires that young people serving life sentences must at least be considered for release.
The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Supreme Court strikes down life in prison without parole for juveniles who didn’t kill victims.

Appeal delays release of Oregon man who assumed murdered Ohio boy’s identity

Appeal delays release of Oregon mystery man

PORTLAND, Ore. – A federal judge on Monday approved the release of an Oregon liquor control investigator who assumed the identity of a murdered boy, even though the man still refuses to reveal his real name.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Donald Ashmanskas said the man known as Jason Evers should be … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Appeal delays release of Oregon man who assumed murdered Ohio boy’s identity.

Interior Designer Freed Of Countersuit

LOS ANGELES, (GaeaTimes.com)- A countersuit that was filed against interior designer company Trip Haenisch & Associates Inc. has been dismissed by the superior court of Los Angeles. Reportedly, the interior designer company was freed of the counter suit owing to the fact that there was no movement with the complaint for a long time after … Read more »».

15 Dantewada victims battle for life

RAIPUR – As many as 15 people were battling for life in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district Tuesday, a day after Maoist guerrillas blew up a crowded passenger bus and killed at least 35 special police officers (SPOs) and civilians on a state highway.

“So far we have recovered 31 bodies, this is a mix of SPOs and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.