Indonesian court sentences a Muslim woman to 3 years in jail for harboring terrorists

Indonesian woman gets 3-years’ jail for terrorism

JAKARTA, Indonesia – An Indonesian court sentenced a Muslim woman to three years in prison Thursday for harboring terrorists, including one of Southeast Asia’s most-wanted men.
Putri Munawaroh was arrested after police raided her house in Central Java, sparking a gunbattle that killed Noordin Top, the alleged head of the … Read more >>.

Karzai: International partners need to do more to target militants outside Afghanistan

Karzai: Target militants outside Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan President Hamid Karzai pushed his international partners on Thursday to take stronger action against terrorist sanctuaries outside of Afghanistan. In a clear reference to havens in Pakistan, Karzai said: “The international community is here to fight terrorism, but there is danger elsewhere and they are not acting.”
Pressure … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Karzai: International partners need to do more to target militants outside Afghanistan.

Charges against suspected Nazi accused of participating in mass murder filed at youth court

Charges against alleged Nazi filed at youth court

BERLIN – A German official says charges against a suspected former Nazi death camp guard have been filed at a youth court because he was still a minor when he allegedly committed the crimes.
Court spokesman Matthias Nordmeyer said Thursday that charges against 88-year-old Samuel Kunz were filed at …. Original article  : Charges against suspected Nazi accused of participating in mass murder filed at youth court.

Gunfire erupts during undercover drug bust, killing 1 officer, 2 suspects in Phoenix

Phoenix shootout leaves 1 officer, 2 suspects dead

PHOENIX – A shooting during an undercover drug operation in Phoenix has left three people dead, including one police officer and two suspects, authorities said.
Two other officers were wounded in the gunbattle Wednesday night, with one in critical condition at a Phoenix hospital and the other in stable …. Original source  : Gunfire erupts during undercover drug bust, killing 1 officer, 2 suspects in Phoenix.

Arizona immigration law ruling throws monkey wrench in other states’ plans to copy law

Immigration ruling could send message to states

PHOENIX – States that had been watching Arizona’s immigration law in hopes of copying it received a rude awakening when a judge put most of the measure on hold and agreed with the Obama administration’s core argument that immigration enforcement is the role of the federal government.
The ruling marked … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Arizona immigration law ruling throws monkey wrench in other states’ plans to copy law.

Louisville coach Pitino to return to stand in extortion trial; to face questions from defense

Extortion suspect’s attorney to question Pitino

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino is used to answering questions from reporters.
On Thursday, Pitino will face questions unlike anything he’s answered at a press conference.
Pitino will retake the stand in the trial of woman accused of demanding millions from him to stay quiet about a sexual liaison … Read more »»».

Pitino to return to stand in extortion trial, will face questions from defense attorney

Pitino to face more questions in extortion case

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino is used to answering questions from reporters.
On Thursday, Pitino faces questions unlike anything he’s answered at a press conference.
Pitino will retake the stand in the trial of woman accused of demanding millions from him to stay quiet about a sexual … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pitino to return to stand in extortion trial, will face questions from defense attorney.

Company lawyer says Somali pirates release Turkish ship months after hijacking off Somalia

Somali pirates release hijacked ship off Somalia

ANKARA, Turkey – A Turkish shipping company’s lawyer says Somali pirates have freed a Turkish ship months after it was hijacked.
Karya company lawyer Nilgun Yamaner told CNN-Turk television the Malta-flagged MV Frigia is sailing to meet a Turkish navy ship that patrols the Gulf of Aden along with ships …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Company lawyer says Somali pirates release Turkish ship months after hijacking off Somalia.

Australian state awards $2.9 million to family of Aborigine who died of heat in prison van

Australia awards compensation for prison van death

PERTH, Australia – The family of an Aboriginal elder who died of heat stroke in a prison van with no air conditioning on a brutally hot day in Australia’s Outback will be given 3.2 million Australian dollars ($2.9 million) in compensation, a state attorney general said Thursday.
Western Australia Attorney … Original article on : Australian state awards $2.9 million to family of Aborigine who died of heat in prison van.

India obsession holds back Pakistan in terror fight: envoy

WASHINGTON – Pakistan’s envoy to the US Husain Haqqani has acknowledged that Islamabad’s “preoccupation with India” was a factor that came in the way of its doing more to show its commitment to fighting terror.

“And then, above all, there is a concern that India is not reconciled to our sort of nationhood and statehood. … Read : India obsession holds back Pakistan in terror fight: envoy.

No proof of Sikh militant group base in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government has denied a report from India that a Sikh militant group has set up a base outside the national capital and that at least four militants were hiding there.

There is no evidence to support a claim by the Punjab Police that the Sikh separatist group Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : No proof of Sikh militant group base in Malaysia.

3 undercover Chandler police officers shot in south Phoenix; 1 later dies in hospital

1 police officer killed, 2 wounded in Phoenix

PHOENIX – A gunbattle erupted during an undercover drug operation at a south Phoenix home Wednesday night, killing one police officer and wounding two others, police said.
Two suspects died at the scene, two others are hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries and two more are detained and being questioned, …. Read the original article  : 3 undercover Chandler police officers shot in south Phoenix; 1 later dies in hospital.

Pakistan has to do more in fighting terror: US

WASHINGTON – Endorsing British Prime Minister David Cameron’s call to Pakistan to stop “exporting” terror, the US says Pakistan has made a strategic shift in the fight against terror, but more has to be done.

“Well, we don’t want to see the export of terror by any country,” State Department spokesman Phillip Crowley said Wednesday when …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pakistan has to do more in fighting terror: US.

3 officers shot, wounded in suburban Phoenix during undercover operation; 1 suspect killed

3 officers shot, wounded in Ariz.; suspect killed

PHOENIX – Authorities say three police officers have been shot and wounded, and one suspect killed, during an undercover operation in suburban Phoenix.
At least one of the Chandler officers is reported to be seriously injured.
Investigators say one suspect died at the scene. Police have blocked off the area … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 3 officers shot, wounded in suburban Phoenix during undercover operation; 1 suspect killed.

3 officers shot, wounded in suburban Phoenix; search under way for gunman who fled scene

3 officers shot, wounded in suburban Phoenix

PHOENIX – Authorities say three police officers have been shot and wounded during an undercover operation in suburban Phoenix.
Investigators say they’re searching for a gunman who fled the scene Wednesday evening.
Few details have been released, but video from television news helicopters showed the three Chandler police officers being taken [..] Read the original article: here.

Former government official arrested as corruption crackdown expands southern China

Gang members arrested in China corruption case

BEIJING – A sprawling crackdown on gangland corruption in one of China’s biggest cities intensified with the arrest of a former deputy of Chongqing’s legislative body.
Wang Neng, 48, a former deputy to the Chongqing Municipal People’s Congress, was arrested for organizing a gang, assault, possession of guns and extortion, …. Original article  : Former government official arrested as corruption crackdown expands southern China.

Friends, family mourn for Lorenzen Wright as police investigate discovery of body near Memphis

Family, friends mourn for former NBA player Wright

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man’s body outside of Memphis.
Wright’s uncle, Curtis Wright, told The Associated Press that police called the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Friends, family mourn for Lorenzen Wright as police investigate discovery of body near Memphis.

Mexican police: Suspected cartel lieutenant with reward on head captured in Chihuahua

Police capture drug lieutenant in northern Mexico

TIJUANA, Mexico – A suspected drug cartel lieutenant with a quarter-million-dollar reward on his head was captured in the border state of Chihuahua, where rival gangs are waging a bloody turf war, police said Wednesday.
Rogelio Segovia Hernandez, who reputedly helped lead the La Linea gang that worked for the … Read : Mexican police: Suspected cartel lieutenant with reward on head captured in Chihuahua.

Friends grieve for Lorenzen Wright as police investigate discovery of man’s body near Memphis

Family, friends grieve for former NBA star Wright

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man’s body outside of Memphis.
Wright’s uncle, Curtis Wright, told The Associated Press that police called the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Friends grieve for Lorenzen Wright as police investigate discovery of man’s body near Memphis.

Thailand hasn’t fully investigated 2 journalists’ deaths during protests, press group says

Thai probe of journalist deaths called inadequate

BANGKOK – Thailand’s government has failed to properly investigate the shooting deaths of two journalists killed while they covered recent political violence, and the perpetrators of those attacks should be brought to justice, a press freedom group said Thursday.
The Committee to Protect Journalists concluded in a seven-page report that …. Source  : Thailand hasn’t fully investigated 2 journalists’ deaths during protests, press group says.