11 policemen, district governor killed in Afghanistan

KUNDUZ – A district governor was killed by a roadside bomb in northern Afghanistan where two separate insurgent attacks killed at least 11 policemen, officials said Sunday.

Maalem Aziz, administrative chief of Qaleh Zal district in Kunduz province, was killed Saturday night when his vehicle was struck by a bomb in Pangark area, Mohammad Omar, the … Read more »»».

Family, activists request Maoists to release abducted cop

BHUBANESWAR – The family of a tribal police officer abducted by Maoists from Orissa’s Keonjhar district four days ago as well as social activists Sunday appealed to the rebels to release him.

“He is an innocent man. He has not committed any crime. I appeal to Maoists to release him immediately,” eminent social activist and tribal …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Militants kill six policemen in Afghanistan

KABUL – Six policemen with the Afghan Border Police Force were killed as militants stormed their outpost in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province, the local government said Sunday.

“Armed militants stormed an outpost of border police in Satar Perhi area of Imam Sahib district Saturday night. As a result six police personnel were killed,” Mohammad Ayub Haqyar, …. Source article  : Militants kill six policemen in Afghanistan.

32 militants killed in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani forces have killed 32 militants in separate gunbattles in south Waziristan region, while six security personnel also died in the fighting, officials said.

Militants attacked a check-post in Dwa Toi area Saturday morning, injuring 18 security men. Security personnel, backed by helicopter gunships, returned the fire and killed 14 militants, Dawn News … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 32 militants killed in Pakistan.

Militant killed in Jammu and Kashmir

JAMMU – A militant was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, police said Sunday.

The shootout in Kanot area of Kalakote, about 150 km from here, took place when two militants were sighted late Saturday, a police spokesman said.
“One militant was killed in the gunfight while another managed … Read more »»».

Son of murdered NYC Irish mobster Mickey Spillane has fatal fall from window: police, uncle

Son of NYC mobster Mickey Spillane falls to death

NEW YORK – The son of murdered Irish mobster Mickey Spillane tumbled out the window of his sixth-floor apartment in a fatal fall Saturday, police and his uncle said.
Robert “Bobby” Spillane, an actor who had roles on television’s “Rescue Me” and “Law & Order,” fell from his … Original source on Gaea Times at : Son of murdered NYC Irish mobster Mickey Spillane has fatal fall from window: police, uncle.

Maoists blow up mobile tower control room

BHUBANESWAR – Armed Maoists blew up a mobile tower control room of a private telecom company in Orissa’s Malkangiri district, police said Sunday.

More than 30 rebels of outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist blew up the control room using landmine late Saturday at Nilakamberu village, a senior district police officer told IANS.
Malkangiri, 618 km from … Read more : Maoists blow up mobile tower control room.

10 Al Qaeda men held in Yemen

SANAA – Ten suspected Al Qaida members have been arrested in Yemen for planning suicide attacks on oil facilities in the country, Xinhua reported Sunday.

According ot Yemen’s defence ministry, the security forces have arrested 10 militants in the last four days.
“Two members of the Al Qaida cell had been detained during the security raid … Read : 10 Al Qaeda men held in Yemen.

Oregon city settles with man arrested for using cell phone to record arrest of friend

Ore. city settles suit over recording of arrest

BEAVERTON, Ore. – An Oregon city has agreed to pay $19,000 to settle a federal lawsuit by a man the police arrested for using a cell phone to record the voice of an officer arresting a friend.
Beaverton police Chief Geoff Spalding says it’s unlikely his officers would again …. Source  : Oregon city settles with man arrested for using cell phone to record arrest of friend.

11 Hell’s Angels members indicted in brawl with rival gang at Las Vegas wedding chapel

11 Hell’s Angels members indicted in Vegas brawl

LAS VEGAS – Thirteen men, including 11 members of the Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang, have been indicted in connection with a 2008 brawl with a rival gang at a downtown Las Vegas wedding chapel.
According to the Clark County grand jury indictment returned Friday, the 13 attacked members of …. Source  : 11 Hell’s Angels members indicted in brawl with rival gang at Las Vegas wedding chapel.

Man charged with 1998 murder of 10-year-old Anna Palmer extradited to Utah

Man charged with girl’s murder back in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY – The man charged with the September 1998 murder of a 10-year-old Utah girl has been extradited to Utah.
Matthew John Breck was an Idaho prison inmate in January when prosecutors said DNA evidence linked him to stabbing death of Anna Palmer.
The 31-year-old Breck was returned …. Original source  : Man charged with 1998 murder of 10-year-old Anna Palmer extradited to Utah.

Police: 9-year-old boy accidentally kills 2-year-old brother as he plays with gun in LA home

LA police: Boy accidentally shoots toddler brother

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles police say a 9-year-old boy playing with a loaded gun accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old brother.
Police said in a statement Saturday that officers and paramedics found the toddler with a bullet wound to the torso after they were called to the boys’ home … Read more »»».

National psych group takes first-ever step in backing CIA detainee abuse claim against doctor

Psychology group backs CIA detainee abuse claim

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Psychologists in the United States have been warned by their professional group not to take part in torturing detainees in U.S. custody.
Now the American Psychological Association has taken the unprecedented step of supporting an attempt to strip the license of a psychologist accused of overseeing the … Read more »».

Seventh lawsuit filed over Ariz. immigration law, first to object to police training materials

Seventh lawsuit filed over Ariz. immigration law

PHOENIX – A seventh challenge to Arizona’s tough new immigration crackdown says training materials designed to teach police officers how to enforce the law give “vague and ill-defined factors” as reasons to question someone’s legal status.
Officers aren’t supposed to use a person’s race to determine whether there’s reasonable suspicion … Read : Seventh lawsuit filed over Ariz. immigration law, first to object to police training materials.

California police fatally shoot 15-year-old suspected of driving a stolen vehicle

Southern Calif. police fatally shoot 15-year-old

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Police in Southern California say officers shot and killed a 15-year-old suspected of driving a stolen vehicle.
Bakersfield police began pursuing the 2001 Acura around 9:20 p.m. Friday. They say the driver stopped, but then backed into a patrol car after being approached by two officers.
The officers opened …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : California police fatally shoot 15-year-old suspected of driving a stolen vehicle.

NJ man is indicted in hit-and-run death of former ‘American Idol’ contestant from Pa.

NJ man indicted in death of ex-’Idol’ contestant

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A New Jersey man has been indicted in the hit-and-run death of a former “American Idol” contestant whose angry rejection rant became an Internet sensation.
Ocean County prosecutors say Alexis Cohen was killed in Seaside Heights on July 25, 2009, when she was struck by … Read more >>>.

Maoists open fire at police station

RAIPUR – Maoist rebels Saturday night fired at a police station in a remote pocket of Chhattisgarh’s restive Bastar region, police said. No casualty has been reported.

“Maoists fired three-four rounds from a distance at Pamer police station in Bijapur district. The rebels fled after the police retaliated,” T.J. Longkumer, inspector general of police of …. Original article  : Maoists open fire at police station.

The one who got away: Missing piece to the US-Russia spy swap puzzle is fate of Cyprus suspect

Spy swap mystery: Cyprus bail jumper who vanished

LARNACA, Cyprus – The United States and Russia swapped 14 spies with precision, but one piece of the puzzle remains: The alleged spy who disappeared after posting bail in Cyprus.
Did he flee on his own? Get away with help from the Russians? Trick local residents into unwittingly aiding … Read more »».

Cuban church officials reveal names of 5 more prisoners Castro’s gov’t has promised to free

Cuban Church announces release of 5 more prisoners

HAVANA, Cuba – Cuban Catholic Church officials have revealed the names of five more political prisoners to be released into exile under a landmark agreement with President Raul Castro’s government.
The men to be freed are among 75 dissidents who were arrested in a broad 2003 crackdown on dissent … Original article on : Cuban church officials reveal names of 5 more prisoners Castro’s gov’t has promised to free.

National psych board takes first-ever step in backing CIA detainee abuse claim against doctor

Psychology board backs CIA detainees abuse claim

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Psychologists in the United States have been warned by their professional group not to take part in torturing detainees in U.S. custody.
Now the American Psychological Association has taken the unprecedented step of supporting an attempt to strip the license of a psychologist accused of overseeing the … Read more >>.