Burqa clad women wielding AK-47s seen in Somalia

LONDON – A group of burqa-clad women wielding AK-47 assault rifles and linked to the Al Qaeda has been seen in Somalia, a media report said Monday.

The female fanatics hid under traditional Muslim dress to be paraded for the first time at an extremist rally in the capital Mogadishu, The Sun reported.
They displayed their … Read more »».

64 dead in Uganda bombings (Second lead)

NAIROBI – Bombings targeting football fans in the Ugandan capital Kampala killed at least 64 people and left 71 others injured, officials said Monday.

Chief of police Kale Kayihura said the radical Islamic al-Shabaab militia in Somalia could be behind the the late Sunday bombings.
“We have been suspecting that these people could be planning something … Read more »»».

Critics argue against US dropping talk of Islamic radicalism, say threat needs to be defined

US should better define, counter Islamic extremism
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration’s recent move to drop references to Islamic radicalism is drawing fire in a new report warning the decision ignores the role religion can play in motivating terrorists.
Several prominent counterterror experts are challenging the administration’s shift in its recently unveiled National … Read more »»».

Blagojevich prosecutors preparing to rest case; what’s been proved about the former governor?

What have prosecutors proved about Blagojevich?
CHICAGO – Federal prosecutors have spent five weeks showing Rod Blagojevich spewed a river of profanity while lavishing money on his wardrobe and ducking his job as governor of Illinois. But will jurors believe he was a racketeer who schemed to sell or trade Barack Obama’s former U.S. … Read : Blagojevich prosecutors preparing to rest case; what’s been proved about the former governor?.

Blagojevich prosecutors preparing to rest case; what’s been proven about the former governor?

What have prosecutors proven about Blagojevich?
CHICAGO – Federal prosecutors have spent five weeks showing Rod Blagojevich spewed a river of profanity while lavishing money on his wardrobe and ducking his job as governor of Illinois. But will jurors believe he was a racketeer who schemed to sell or trade Barack Obama’s former U.S. …. Read the original article  : Blagojevich prosecutors preparing to rest case; what’s been proven about the former governor?.

Maoists abduct 11 in Bihar

PATNA – More than 200 armed Maoists raided a Bihar village and abducted 11 villagers on suspicion of being police informers, police said Monday.

The guerrillas swooped on Kaimur district’s Launda village, about 150 km from here, late Sunday and abducted the villagers at gunpoint for allegedly helping police against them.
“More than 200 armed Maoists … Original source on Gaea Times at : Maoists abduct 11 in Bihar.

Americans among those killed in Uganda attacks: US

WASHINGTON – The US has condemned the terrorist attacks in Uganda during the World Cup final Sunday and noted that Americans may have been among those killed or injured.

At least 50 people died in bombings targeting people watching the World Cup at a restaurant and a rugby club in Ugandan capital Kampala, according to local … Read more »»».

12 Colombian rebels killed

Bogota, July 12 (IANS/EFE) Twelve leftist guerrillas have been killed in fighting with security forces in central Colombia, an official said.

The rebels belonged to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The fighting took place in Tolima province Sunday, said Gen. Freddy Padilla, armed forces chief. The rebels were responsible for the security of … Read more : 12 Colombian rebels killed.

50 dead in bombings in Uganda

NAIROBI – Two bombings in the Ugandan capital of Kampala left at least 50 people dead late Sunday, local media reported.

The Kyadondo Rugby Club was hosting a crowd of football fans who had gathered to watch the World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands when the bomb went off there. The Daily Monitor newspaper … Original source on Gaea Times at : 50 dead in bombings in Uganda.

Ex-hostage Betancourt says she won’t sue Colombia’s gov’t for damages over her hostage ordeal

Betancourt says she won’t sue Colombia government

BOGOTA, Colombia – Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt says that despite seeking $6.8 million in damages for her more than six years in jungle captivity, she has no intention of suing Colombia for the money.
However, Betancourt also accuses the government of helping to facilitate her kidnapping, saying it stripped her …. Original source  : Ex-hostage Betancourt says she won’t sue Colombia’s gov’t for damages over her hostage ordeal.

33 killed in twin bombings in Uganda

NAIROBI – Two bombings at a restaurant and a rugby club in the Ugandan capital of Kampala left at least 33 people dead late Sunday, local media reported.

The Kyadondo Rugby Club was hosting a crowd of football fans who had gathered to watch the World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands when the bomb …. Source article  : 33 killed in twin bombings in Uganda.

Off-duty officer arrests Oakland man after toddler thrown in front of a moving car

Oakland man arrested after child thrown in traffic

OAKLAND, Calif. – A 21-year-old man Oakland police say threw a toddler in front of a moving car is in custody after being arrested by an off-duty police officer.
Police say the officer saw the man shake the 18-month girl and throw her into oncoming traffic around 5:39 p.m. …. Source  : Off-duty officer arrests Oakland man after toddler thrown in front of a moving car.

Uncle of man shot on Oakland train station platform rejects former officer’s letter of apology

Uncle of shooting victim rejects letter of apology

OAKLAND, Calif. – The uncle of an unarmed man fatally shot by a former transit police officer has harsh words to describe a letter of apology from the officer.
Speaking outside an Oakland church Saturday night, Oscar Grant’s uncle, Cephus Johnson, rejected the letter released Friday, terming it a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Uncle of man shot on Oakland train station platform rejects former officer’s letter of apology.

Mexican marines capture alleged regional drug gang boss during raid on house in Acapulco

Mexican marines grab alleged drug gang lieutenant

MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s navy says marines raided a house in the Pacific resort of Acapulco and captured a suspected regional chief of a drug gang involved in a bloody turf war in the center and south of Mexico.
A statement Sunday from the navy says troops detained Gamaliel Aguirre … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mexican marines capture alleged regional drug gang boss during raid on house in Acapulco.

‘Godfather of rap’ Gil Scott-Heron plays Montreux Jazz Festival

Gil Scott-Heron plays Montreux Jazz Festival

MONTREUX, Switzerland – Gil Scott-Heron, the hard living ‘godfather of rap,’ had a message for his audience at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
“For those of you who bet I would not be here – you lose.”
The poet-singer from Chicago whose angry lyrics about racism, poverty and addiction struck a chord with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Godfather of rap’ Gil Scott-Heron plays Montreux Jazz Festival.

Families seek answers, a year after desecration found at historic black cemetery near Chicago

Future of Burr Oak Cemetery uncertain 1 year later

CHICAGO – Louella Johnson has spent the last year hoping for answers.
More than a dozen of the Chicago woman’s relatives, including her daughter, mother and grandparents, were buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, a historic black graveyard where a gruesome desecration scandal was discovered last summer.
Bodies were found …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Maoist attack mastermind linked to top activists: Police (Second Lead, correcting para two)

RAIPUR – Six people were arrested Sunday on charges of being involved in an attack on a Congress leader’s house in Chhattisgarh July 8 that killed two people and the police claimed that the mastermind of the incident had links with top activists like Nandini Sundar, Arundhati Roy, Medha Patkar and Himanshu Kumar.

In a …. Source article  : Maoist attack mastermind linked to top activists: Police (Second Lead, correcting para two).

Maoists attack mastermind linked to top activists: Police

RAIPUR – Six people were arrested Sunday on charges of being involved in an attack on a Congress leader’s house in Chhattisgarh July 8 that killed two people and the police claimed that the mastermind of the incident had links with top activists like Nandini Sundar, Arundhati Roy, Medha Patkar and Himanshu Kumar.

In a … Read : Maoists attack mastermind linked to top activists: Police.

Fighting gangsters: LA police teach Marines tactics to take down Taliban, train Afghan police

LA police teach Marines how to train Afghan police

LOS ANGELES – A tough-talking, muscular Los Angeles police sergeant steadily rattled off tips to a young Marine riding shotgun as they raced in a patrol car to a drug bust: Be aware of your surroundings. Watch people’s body language. Build rapport.
Marine Lt. Andrew Abbott, 23, took [..] Read the original article: here.

Maoist attack mastermind linked to activists: Police

RAIPUR – Six people were arrested Sunday on charges of being involved in an attack on a Congress leader’s house in Chhattisgarh July 8 that killed two people and the police claimed that the mastermind of the incident had links with top activists like Nandini Sundar, Arundhati Roy, Medha Patkar and Himanshu Kumar.

In a …. Source  : Maoist attack mastermind linked to activists: Police.