Oakland on edge, taking precautions as L.A. murder trial of ex-BART cop Mehserle nears verdict

Oakland teeters on edge awaiting Mehserle verdict

OAKLAND, Calif. – This Northern California city is bracing for an upcoming verdict in the racially-charged murder trial of a former Bay Area Rapid Transit officer some 400 miles away.
While Johannes Mehserle, who is white, awaits his fate in a Los Angeles courtroom, officials in Oakland are frantically preparing … Original article on : Oakland on edge, taking precautions as L.A. murder trial of ex-BART cop Mehserle nears verdict.

Oakland braces for verdict in murder trial of former Bay Area Rapid Transit officer

Oakland braces for verdict in BART shooting case

OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland officials are bracing for an upcoming verdict in the racially charged murder trial of a former Bay Area Rapid Transit officer taking place in Southern California.
While Johannes Mehserle, who is white, awaits his fate in a Los Angeles courtroom, officials are preparing for a …. Read the original article  : Oakland braces for verdict in murder trial of former Bay Area Rapid Transit officer.

ULFA resumes extortion of tea firms, businesses

GUWAHATI – The outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is back with its terror designs after a long gap by slapping huge extortion notices on tea companies, business houses and individuals across Assam, officials Friday said.

“The ULFA, of late, has served extortion demands to various people with amounts ranging from Rs.500,000 to Rs.1.5 million,” … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ULFA resumes extortion of tea firms, businesses.

Maoist leader Azad had gone ‘missing’ in March

HYDERABAD – Top Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad, who was killed by police in Andhra Pradesh early Friday, had apparently gone ‘missing’ four months ago.

The politburo member and chief spokesperson of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had gone ‘missing’ March 12. The Maoist outfit had alleged that the Special Investigations Bureau of Andhra … Read more : Maoist leader Azad had gone ‘missing’ in March.

Online Movie Watching And Its Woes

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- The Internet had brought the word close to all but its usage can sometimes land people in trouble when they try to gain access to stuffs for free that are otherwise sold at a price. There are a number of people who do not want to shell out money for buying the … Read : Online Movie Watching And Its Woes.

Three foreigners killed in Afghanistan

KUNDUZ – Three foreign workers were killed Friday in northern Afghanistan when Taliban suicide bombers attacked a US aid contractor, a provincial governor said.

“A German, a British and a Filipino were killed in the suicide attacks and firefight with the Taliban,” Kunduz Governor Mohammad Omar said.
At least six militants equipped with suicide vests, car …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Three foreigners killed in Afghanistan.

Prosecutors: NY suspect spilled Russia spy operation details but won’t reveal his true name

Prosecutors: NY suspect spilled Russia spy details

NEW YORK – Within hours of his capture, U.S. prosecutors say, Russian spy suspect Juan Lazaro admitted his name was an alias.
So who is he? Lazaro wasn’t saying – not “even for his son,” court papers say.
Lazaro’s admission – and defiance – was revealed Thursday by federal prosecutors arguing …. Read the original article  : Prosecutors: NY suspect spilled Russia spy operation details but won’t reveal his true name.

Maoists looted Ak47s in Narayanpur attack

HYDERABAD – The outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has put the number of its cadres killed in the ambush in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district Tuesday at three and claimed that the rebels looted 27 sophisticated weapons, including AK47s, from the slain security men.

“The weapons recovered from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) helped the Maoists … Read : Maoists looted Ak47s in Narayanpur attack.

Top Maoist leader Azad gunned down in Andhra Pradesh

HYDERABAD – Top Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad, considered second in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hierarchy, was gunned down by police in Andhra Pradesh Friday.

Azad, who was also spokesperson of the outlawed group, was killed in a gunfight with police around 3 a.m. in the forests near Jogapur in Adilabad district, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Top Maoist leader Azad gunned down in Andhra Pradesh.

Vietnam frees 3 convicted rapists after acupuncturist claims dot on ear proved them virgins

‘Virginity test’ helps free 3 in Vietnam rape case

HANOI, Vietnam – An acupuncturist who claims she can detect a man’s virginity based on a small dot on the ear has become a minor celebrity in Vietnam, where she is credited with helping to free three convicted rapists from prison.
Traditional medicine practitioner Pham Thi Hong started …. Original article  : Vietnam frees 3 convicted rapists after acupuncturist claims dot on ear proved them virgins.

4 killed after USAID compound attacked by 6 suicide bombers in northern Afghanistan

USAID compound attacked in Afghanistan; 4 killed

KABUL, Afghanistan – Six suicide bombers attacked a USAID compound Friday in northern Afghanistan, killing at least four people and wounding several others, officials said. Two of the dead were foreigners.
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, which began about 3:30 a.m. when a suicide car bomber detonated a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Argentina: Trial begins for ex-dictator Videla, facing new charges of crimes against humanity

Argentina: Ex-dictator faces human rights charges

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Former dictator Jorge Rafael Videla, one of South America’s bloodiest military rulers, returns to court as a defendant on Friday for the first time since he was convicted of crimes against humanity 25 years ago.
Videla, 84, is being tried for the murders of 31 political prisoners …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

2 killed after USAID compound attacked by 6 suicide bombers in northern Afghanistan

USAID compound attacked in Afghanistan; 2 killed

KABUL, Afghanistan – Six suicide bombers attacked a USAID compound Friday in northern Afghanistan, killing at least two people and wounding several others.
One attacker blew up a sports utility vehicle at about 3:30 a.m. at the entrance and the other five stormed the building, said Gen. Abdul Razaq Yaqoubi, …. Read the original article  : 2 killed after USAID compound attacked by 6 suicide bombers in northern Afghanistan.

40 killed in twin suicide bombings at Lahore shrine (Fourth Lead)

LAHORE – More than 40 Sufi devotees in this Pakistani city were killed and 175 injured when two suicide bombers struck the famed Data Ganj Baksh shrine packed with worshippers who had congregated for the traditional Thursday prayers.

The terror attack took place late Thursday night when thousands of worshippers had gathered at the white …. Source  : 40 killed in twin suicide bombings at Lahore shrine (Fourth Lead).

Top Maoist leader gunned down in Andhra Pradesh

HYDERABAD – In a major blow to the Maoists, their top leader and spokesperson Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad was killed in a gunfight with police in Andhra Pradesh Friday, police claimed.

The shootout took place near Jogapur in Adilabad district, about 300 km from here.
Another Maoist guerrilla, who is yet to be identified, was also … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Top Maoist leader gunned down in Andhra Pradesh.

21 killed in shootout between drug, migrant trafficking gangs near Arizona border

21 killed in Mexican gang shootout near US border

HERMOSILLO, Mexico – A massive gun battle between rival drug and migrant trafficking gangs near the U.S. border Thursday left 21 people dead and at least six others wounded, prosecutors said.
The fire fight occurred in a sparsely populated area about 12 miles (20 kilometers) from the Arizona …. Original source  : 21 killed in shootout between drug, migrant trafficking gangs near Arizona border.

Zardari, Gilani condemn Lahore blasts

ISLAMABAD – The blasts at Lahore’s Sufi shrine that killed 38 people show that terrorists have no respect for any religion and such acts will not deter us to fight them, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari said Friday.

Such terror acts cannot dent the government’s resolve to fight the menace of terrorism and militancy to the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Zardari, Gilani condemn Lahore blasts.

Shootout between drug, migrant trafficking gangs near US border leaves 21 dead

21 dead in Mexican gang gun battle near US border

HERMOSILLO, Mexico – A massive gun battle between rival drug and migrant-trafficking gangs near the U.S. border left 21 people dead on Thursday, prosecutors said.
The clash occurred in a sparsely populated area about 12 miles (20 kilometers) from the Arizona border – a prime corridor for … Read more >>.

Taliban attack US troops in Afghanistan

KUNDUZ – Taliban militants attacked a guest house of US troops in Kunduz city, capital of Afghanistan’s Kunduz province, Friday morning, a top official said.

“Taliban insurgents intruded a guest house of US military in Kunduz city this morning and some have been killed,” Mohammad Omar, governor of Kunduz province, was quoted as saying by Xinhua. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Taliban attack US troops in Afghanistan.

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick says he ‘had nothing to do with’ shooting after birthday bash

Vick says he ‘had nothing to do with’ shooting

RICHMOND, Va. – Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Michael Vick says he was not involved with a shooting following his birthday celebration in Virginia Beach last week.
“I want to assure everyone that I had nothing to do with that incident,” he said in the statement provided to The Associated … Read more : Eagles quarterback Michael Vick says he ‘had nothing to do with’ shooting after birthday bash.