Four militants arrested in Assam

GUWAHATI – Four militants of the outlawed Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) were arrested from a safe house Saturday in Assam’s main city of Guwahati in a joint raid by police and paramilitary troopers.

A police spokesperson said the four KLO rebels were arrested from a rented accommodation in the heart of Guwahati.
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Army sergeant pleads guilty to sex trafficking of child in Washington state

Army sergeant guilty of sex trafficking in Wash.

TACOMA, Wash. – A 27-year-old Army sergeant from Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state has pleaded guilty in federal court to sex trafficking of a child and attempted sex trafficking of a child.
Prosecutors say Sterling Hospedales set up one juvenile in a Lakewood apartment to work as a …. Original source  : Army sergeant pleads guilty to sex trafficking of child in Washington state.

Injured Uttar Pradesh minister recovering well

LUCKNOW – Uttar Pradesh Minister Nand Gopal Gupta alias Nandi, who was critically injured in a bomb blast in Allahabad, has been removed from life support system as his condition is better, an official said here Saturday.

Minister for Finance (Stamps and Registrations) Gupta is being treated at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical …. Original article  : Injured Uttar Pradesh minister recovering well.

Rachel Wade Guilty Of Second Degree Murder

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA (GaeaTimes.com)- Rachel Wade, 20, was found guilty of second degree murder yesterday for fatally stabbing her romantic rival Sarah Ludemann. The gruesome murder took place on April 15, 2009 where Rachel Wade stabbed the victim twice with a kitchen knife after the rivalry over their mutual love interest got out of hands. The …. Source article  : Rachel Wade Guilty Of Second Degree Murder.

US drone attack kills 16 militants in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A US unmanned aircraft fired five missiles at a suspected insurgent camp in Pakistan’s tribal region near the Afghan border Saturday, killing 16 people, security officials said.

Several more militants were injured in the attack in Naiz Narae village in South Waziristan tribal district.
“The locals have pulled 16 bodies and some survivors from … Read this article on Gaea Times at : US drone attack kills 16 militants in Pakistan.

Panamanian police identify body of US woman missing since March

Panamanian police identify body of US woman

PANAMA CITY – Panamanian authorities say they have identified the body of a U.S. woman who had been missing since March and are looking for a Texas man suspected in her death.
Prosecutors’ advisor Neftali Jaen says police on Friday identified the remains of Cheryl Lynn Hugues, who went missing … Original source on Gaea Times at : Panamanian police identify body of US woman missing since March.

Reality television starlet accused in break-in at actor’s home released from LA County jail

LA reality television starlet released from jail

LYNWOOD, Calif. – A reality television starlet who pleaded no contest to felony burglary in connection with a break-in at actor Orlando Bloom’s home was released from a Los Angeles County jail Friday after serving 30 days of a 180-day sentence.
Alexis Neiers, 19, was set free around 7:40 p.m. …. Read the original article  : Reality television starlet accused in break-in at actor’s home released from LA County jail.

US to encourage India, Pakistan dialogue to combat terror

WASHINGTON – The United States says it would continue to encourage India and Pakistan to talk and see them cooperate to combat terrorism, but it was ultimately for them to decide the pace of their dialogue.

“We certainly want to see both India and Pakistan cooperate together along with other countries in the region to combat … Original article on : US to encourage India, Pakistan dialogue to combat terror.

Attorney confirms that former pro cyclist Tyler Hamilton will appear before federal grand jury

Hamilton subpoenaed to appear before grand jury

NEW YORK – Former professional cyclist Tyler Hamilton has been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury, though his attorney refused to say whether it has anything to do with a federal investigation involving former teammate Lance Armstrong.
Chris Manderson said late Friday that Hamilton, a teammate of Armstrong on … Original article on : Attorney confirms that former pro cyclist Tyler Hamilton will appear before federal grand jury.

Pakistan must act against Haqqani terror network: US

WASHINGTON – The US has told Pakistan it must ban travel, freeze assets and put an arms embargo against key leaders of Pakistan-based Haqqani Network, identified as one of the most effective and dangerous terror groups.

The US Treasury Department Thursday imposed sanctions targeting Nasiruddin Haqqani, Agha Ishakzai, the head of the Taliban’s financial commission, and …. Source  : Pakistan must act against Haqqani terror network: US.

Judge in NY sentences former immigration agent to at least 18 months in prison for sex demands

Ex-immigration agent gets jail time for sex demand

NEW YORK – A New York judge has sentenced a former immigration agent to at least 18 months in prison for threatening to block a woman’s citizenship application unless she gave in to his sexual demands.
Isaac Baichu of the Bronx pleaded guilty in April to coercion, sexual misconduct …. Source  : Judge in NY sentences former immigration agent to at least 18 months in prison for sex demands.

Prosecutors say at least 23 dead found at suspected drug-gang dumping ground in north Mexico

23 bodies found at northern Mexico dumping ground

MEXICO CITY – Authorities found the remains of at least 23 people in a series of pits and scattered on the ground at a suspected drug-gang dumping site near the industrial hub of Monterrey in northern Mexico, an official said Friday.
Investigators were using heavy equipment to search for …. Read the original article  : Prosecutors say at least 23 dead found at suspected drug-gang dumping ground in north Mexico.

Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans pleads no contest to reckless driving

Tyreke Evans pleads no contest to reckless driving

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Prosecutors say Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans has pleaded no contest to reckless driving.
Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully says Evans had his driving license suspended for 30 days and was ordered to serve three years of informal probation after entering his no contest plea … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans pleads no contest to reckless driving.

Woman pleads not guilty in Beverly Hills fatal stabbing of movie producer’s son

Woman pleads not guilty in Beverly Hills stabbing

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – A woman has pleaded not guilty in the fatal Beverly Hills stabbing of her former boyfriend, who was the son of a movie producer.
Chie (chee) Coggins Johnson entered her plea Friday. Her current boyfriend, Scott Barker, is scheduled to be arraigned Monday.
Prosecutors say Barker …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Woman pleads not guilty in Beverly Hills fatal stabbing of movie producer’s son.

Man fatally shoots American Samoa police officer outside courthouse just after hearing

American Samoa detective shot outside courthouse

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa – A man who had just attended a relative’s court hearing fatally shot a veteran police officer outside the courthouse, then stood over the fallen detective and fired two more times as officers and several reporters were nearby, police officials said.
The detective, Lt. Lusila Brown, was …. Read the original article  : here.

Police officer shot and killed in Taylor, Mich.; 1st in suburban Detroit department’s history

Suburban Detroit police officer shot and killed

TAYLOR, Mich. – A man once named officer of the year by the Police Officers Association of Michigan was fatally shot Friday while responding to a burglary call, officials said.
Cpl. Matthew Edwards, 31, is the first officer killed in the line of duty in the history of the Taylor … Original source on Gaea Times at : Police officer shot and killed in Taylor, Mich.; 1st in suburban Detroit department’s history.

Prosecutors say 18 dead found at suspected drug-gang body dumping ground in northern Mexico

18 bodies found at northern Mexico dumping ground

MEXICO CITY – Authorities found the remains of at least 18 people in a series of pits and scattered on the ground at a suspected drug-gang dumping site near the industrial hub of Monterrey in northern Mexico, an official said Friday.
Investigators were using heavy equipment to search for …. Original source  : Prosecutors say 18 dead found at suspected drug-gang body dumping ground in northern Mexico.

Wesley Snipes’ attorneys seek to question jurors about guilty verdict in tax trial

Wesley Snipes’ attorneys want to question jurors

ATLANTA – Attorneys for Wesley Snipes say they want to question jurors who convicted the actor of tax-related charges to determine whether any had made up their minds about his guilt before trial.
The motion filed Friday in Florida federal court says that an unnamed juror sent Snipes’ attorney Daniel … Read more : Wesley Snipes’ attorneys seek to question jurors about guilty verdict in tax trial.

Lawyers ask judge for injunction to halt military’s ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy

Gay group asks for halt to ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Lawyers for a Republican gay rights organization asked a federal judge Friday to issue an injunction halting the military’s ban on openly gay service members.
Government lawyers countered by warning U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips not to overstep her …. Original article  : Lawyers ask judge for injunction to halt military’s ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy.

Former AG Gonzales angry at being put through US attorneys probe which produced no charges

Former AG says he’s angry about criminal probe

WASHINGTON – Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Friday he’s angry about being put through a long-running criminal investigation into his role in the firings of U.S. attorneys.
“I feel angry that I had to go through this. That my family had to suffer through and what for?” Gonzales …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Former AG Gonzales angry at being put through US attorneys probe which produced no charges.