Attorney says Pakistani student accused of aiding Taliban never wanted to fight US troops

Attorney: Texas man didn’t want to fight US troops

HOUSTON – A Pakistani student accused of conspiring to aid the Taliban and undergoing training to fight U.S. troops never intended to commit “battlefield Jihad” or help a terrorist group, his attorney told jurors Monday.
But a prosecutor said during opening statements in the trial of Adnan Babar …. Original article  : Attorney says Pakistani student accused of aiding Taliban never wanted to fight US troops.

Jamaica cops, soldiers invade slum stronghold where gunmen defend reputed drug kingpin

Jamaica cops attack drug lord’s slum stronghold

KINGSTON, Jamaica – More than 1,000 police and soldiers assaulted a public housing complex occupied by heavily armed gangsters defending an alleged drug lord wanted by the U.S., waging a major offensive in the heart of West Kingston’s ramshackle slums.
Security forces broke through barbed-wire barricades and fought their way … Read more >>.

American Center attack: apex court stays Aftab Ansari’s death sentence

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday stayed the death sentence of Aftab Ahmed Ansari, alias Aftab Ansari, a co-accused in the Jan 22, 2002, attack on the American Center in Kolkata that left six policemen dead.

On May 10, the Supreme Court had stayed the death sentence of Mohammed Jamiluddin Nasir who was also convicted …. Source article  : American Center attack: apex court stays Aftab Ansari’s death sentence.

American Center attack: apex court stays Aftab Ahmed’s death sentence

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday stayed the death sentence of Aftab Ahmed Ansari, alias Aftab Ansari, a co-accused in the Jan 22, 2002, attack on the American Center in Kolkata.
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Dara Singh Case Renewed On Thursday

JAIPUR, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Supreme Court in India which had ordered a CBI inquiry by members of the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group in the year 2006 for the Dara Singh fake encounter case, renewed its probe on this Thursday. Police officials from India’s capital Delhi assembled in Jaipur to carry on further investigations.
The …. Source article  : Dara Singh Case Renewed On Thursday.

Prime suspect of German Bakery blast held: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – Abdul Samad, the prime suspect in the Feb 13 German Bakery blast in Pune, has been apprehended by the investigative agencies, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Tuesday.

“The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Maharashtra, with the assistance of the Pune police, were able to identify the prime suspect behind the bomb blast. He has …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Prime suspect of German Bakery blast held: Chidambaram.

Alaska soldier ordered to remove Facebook video showing Iraqi children being taunted

Alaska soldier ordered to remove Facebook video

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Alaska-based soldier is under investigation for a video on his Facebook page that taunts smiling Iraqi children by asking if they’re gay, if they engage in certain sex acts and if they would grow up to be terrorists.
The two young boys did not appear to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Alaska soldier ordered to remove Facebook video showing Iraqi children being taunted.

Texas man charged with assaulting Delta flight attendant on flight from Puerto Rico

Texas man charged with assaulting flight attendant

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A Texas man has been charged with assaulting a flight attendant in a disturbance that led the captain to make an emergency return to Puerto Rico.
The FBI says 38-year-old Anthony David Watson of Fredericksburg, Texas, walked to the rear of the Delta Air Lines … Read more >>>.

9 accused of accessing Obama’s student loan records plead not guilty in federal court in Iowa

9 in Iowa plead not guilty in Obama loan case
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Nine people charged with illegally accessing President Barack Obama’s student loan records while employed for a Department of Education contractor in Iowa pleaded not guilty Monday in federal court.
The former employees of Vangent Inc. are accused of gaining access to a …. Original source  : 9 accused of accessing Obama’s student loan records plead not guilty in federal court in Iowa.

Lohan gets new bling when judge orders her to wear alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet

Lohan ordered to wear alcohol monitoring bracelet

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Lindsay Lohan left court Monday with a heavy new piece of jewelry, but it wasn’t her favorite kind of bling.
Lohan sported an ugly, alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet that came with tough restrictions on her probation that could cut into her career plans.
The measures were ordered after … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Lohan gets new bling when judge orders her to wear alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet.

Texas Rangers seek bankruptcy protection to help spur $575 million sale

Rangers seek bankruptcy protection to spur sale

ARLINGTON, Texas – The Texas Rangers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday in hopes of spurring completion of the $575 million sale of the team by midsummer to a group of investors that includes Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan.
Under the plan, the Rangers would fully pay the … Read more : Texas Rangers seek bankruptcy protection to help spur $575 million sale.

Former dictator emerges as strong candidate to gain power in Suriname despite murder trial

Former dictator could gain power in Suriname

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – A former dictator and convicted drug trafficker appears poised to regain political power in Suriname, where he has cultivated a following among young people despite facing trial for the execution of political opponents in the 1980s.
The main opposition party led by Desi Bouterse appears likely to [..] Read the original article: here.

Despite recession, violent crimes and property offenses both down _ for third straight year

Crime rates down for third year, despite recession

WASHINGTON – Crime in the United States dropped dramatically in 2009, bucking a historical trend that links rising crime rates to economic woes. Property crimes and violent offenses each declined about 5 percent, the FBI said Monday, citing reports from law enforcement coast to coast.
It was the third … Original article on : Despite recession, violent crimes and property offenses both down _ for third straight year.

Prosecutor wants prison for former Detroit mayor who faces sentence for violating probation

Prosecutor: Put former Detroit mayor in prison

DETROIT – A prosecutor is seeking a prison term of two years to five years for former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who violated his probation in a criminal case.
In a court filing Monday, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says more probation for Kilpatrick would only be a reward for …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Government lawyers ask Supreme Court to keep ban on unlimited ’soft money’ contributions

Gov’t asks court to keep ’soft money’ ban
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is asking the Supreme Court to let stand a ban keeping political parties from raising unlimited campaign contributions.

This represents the latest skirmish following the high court’s decision to unleash corporate and labor spending in federal elections.
The Republican Party wants to undo the ban …. Original article  : Government lawyers ask Supreme Court to keep ban on unlimited ’soft money’ contributions.

74-year-old man acquitted of murder in 1966 shooting of Philly cop who died in 2007

Murder acquittal in ‘66 Philly police shooting

PHILADELPHIA – A 74-year-old man who shot a Philadelphia police officer in 1966 was acquitted Monday of murder and other charges filed after the officer’s death in 2007.
The jury reached its verdict after beginning deliberations late Friday afternoon after the weeklong murder trial of William J. Barnes, who served …. Source  : 74-year-old man acquitted of murder in 1966 shooting of Philly cop who died in 2007.

Retractable Technologies claims $5 million win in patent suit against Becton Dickinson

Retractable Tech claims $5M win in Becton suit

LITTLE ELM, Texas – Retractable Technologies Inc. said Monday that it has won a $5 million patent infringement case against Becton, Dickinson and Co.
Retractable Technologies, which makes safety syringes and blood collection devices, charged Becton Dickinson of violating intellectual property rights on two of its syringe designs.
A judge [..] Read the original article: here.

Battles intensify between Jamaica police and gangsters allied with reputed drug kingpin

Jamaica: Gun battles intensifying, spreading

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s security forces clashed with masked gunmen allied with an alleged drug kingpin for a second consecutive day on Monday as an intensifying multi-front battle against gangs spread to volatile slums outside the capital.
Police and soldiers came under heavy fire in barricaded battle zones in the West Kingston …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Battles intensify between Jamaica police and gangsters allied with reputed drug kingpin.

Lohan loses bid to ease restrictions on alcohol testing, to be fitted with monitoring bracelet

Lindsay Lohan ordered to wear monitoring bracelet

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – A judge on Monday refused a request by Lindsay Lohan’s attorney to ease restrictions involving drug and alcohol testing on the actress so she can film a movie in Texas.
Lohan, wearing a dark gray suit, appeared somber and concerned when she conferred with her attorney … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lohan loses bid to ease restrictions on alcohol testing, to be fitted with monitoring bracelet.

Actress Lindsay Lohan loses bid to ease restrictions on alcohol testing

Lohan loses bid to ease restriction on drug tests

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Lindsay Lohan has lost a bid to ease restrictions involving drug and alcohol testing so she can attend a film shoot in Texas.
The actress, wearing a dark gray suit, appeared somber and concerned Monday in a Beverly Hills courtroom when she conferred with …. Source  : Gaea News Network.