Son of assassinated Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto says he’s not ready to enter politics yet

Bhutto’s son says he’s not ready to enter politics

LONDON – Benazir Bhutto’s son says he’s not ready to enter the family’s troubled political dynasty yet.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the eldest child of the former Pakistani prime minister who was assassinated two years ago, has finished his history degree at Oxford University.
Some had been speculating he would … Read : Son of assassinated Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto says he’s not ready to enter politics yet.

India faces significant external, internal terror threats: US report

WASHINGTON – Besides “persistent and significant external threats” from groups like Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Taeba and Jaish-e-Mohammad and Bangladesh’s Harakat-ul-Jihad-i-Islami-Bangladesh, India faces numerous attacks from domestic terror outfits, according to a new US report. Over 1,000 people have died from terrrorist attacks in India in 2009, the report noted.

“India remained one of the countries most afflicted … Read this article on Gaea Times at : India faces significant external, internal terror threats: US report.

Somali pirates seize cargo ship with 22 Syrians, 2 Egyptians onboard in the Gulf of Aden

Somali pirates seize cargo ship with 24 crew

NAIROBI, Kenya – The EU’s piracy task force says Somali pirates have hijacked a cargo ship with 22 Syrians and 2 Egyptians onboard.
The force said in a statement that the MV Syria Star was seized as it sailed in the Gulf of Aden with a cargo of sugar.
The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Somali pirates seize cargo ship with 22 Syrians, 2 Egyptians onboard in the Gulf of Aden.

Lance Armstrong’s attorney lashes out at report of anonymous teammate’s doping claims

Armstrong lawyer disputes teammate’s doping claims

AUSTIN, Texas – Lance Armstrong’s attorney has lashed out at a report that a former teammate of the seven-time Tour de France champion told investigators Armstrong knew of widespread performance-enhancing drug use on the U.S. Postal Service team.
Attorney Bryan D. Daly said there are hundreds of former Armstrong teammates who … Read more : Lance Armstrong’s attorney lashes out at report of anonymous teammate’s doping claims.

AP Exclusive: To keep program secret, CIA whisked 9/11 figures from Gitmo before court ruling

AP Exclusive: CIA whisked detainees from Gitmo
WASHINGTON – Four of the nation’s most highly valued terrorist prisoners were secretly moved to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in 2003, years earlier than has been disclosed, then whisked back into overseas prisons before the Supreme Court could give them access to lawyers, The Associated Press has … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AP Exclusive: To keep program secret, CIA whisked 9/11 figures from Gitmo before court ruling.

Prosecutors say 2 Minn. women claiming to collect for charity supported terrorism in Somalia

2 Minn. women among 14 charged in terror probe

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Amina Farah Ali had become the go-to person for Somlis in the southern Michigan city of Rochester wanting to donate items to refugees displaced by violence in their homeland.
But she and another woman, Hawo Mohamed Hassan, were actually using the pretense of charity … Read more >>>.

WikiLeaks expose: Pentagon wants Afghan war files back

Washington, Aug 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US Defence Department demanded that whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks return all US secret documents on the war in Afghanistan and erase the classified data already posted on the internet.

Last month, WikiLeaks released some 71,000 US military secret files on the war in Afghanistan dating from September 2004 to December 2009. The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : WikiLeaks expose: Pentagon wants Afghan war files back.

US worried about Americans helping foreign terrorists

WASHINGTON – A series of arrests in the US this week have highlighted the government’s growing concern over US citizens providing assistance to foreign terrorist organisations like Al Shabaab, an Al Qaeda affiliate in Somalia.

As the Justice Department announced charges Thursday against 14 people in three US states with ties to Al Shabaab, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pakistani terror suspect arrested in Spain

Tortosa (Spain), Aug 6 (IANS/EFE) A Pakistani man wanted in his home country over terrorism charges has been arrested in Spain, authorities said.

The man, identified as M.Z., was detained Tuesday night in Tortosa town in northeast Spain on the basis of an Interpol warrant issued against him.
M.Z. had been staying at the home of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistani terror suspect arrested in Spain.

China appliance chain Gome sues jailed founder to seek compensation for breach of duties

China appliance chain Gome sues jailed founder

HONG KONG – China’s biggest appliance retailer is suing its founder and former chairman for damages after he was jailed for economic crimes and maneuvers from prison to exert control over the company.
Gome Electrical Appliances Holdings Ltd. started legal proceedings on Thursday against Huang Guangyu in the High Court …. Source article  : China appliance chain Gome sues jailed founder to seek compensation for breach of duties.

California man sentenced to 64 years to life for using crossbow to randomly kill man

Calif. man sentenced in crossbow slaying
LANCASTER, Calif. – An ex-convict has been sentenced to 64 years to life in prison for killing a man with a crossbow in California.

A jury convicted 39-year-old Curtis Scott of killing 62-year-old Angel Martinez in March 2008. Martinez’s body was found in Lancaster with an arrow sticking out of his …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mumbai attacks bared LeT’s global ambitions: US report

WASHINGTON – With the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai revealing Lashkar-e-Taeba’s (LeT) global ambitions, the Pakistan-based terror outfit remains a serious threat to Western interests too, says a new US report on global terrorism.

“Since the 2008 Mumbai attack, analysts have deepening concern that it could evolve into a genuine global threat,” the report released … Read more : Mumbai attacks bared LeT’s global ambitions: US report.

Pentagon demands Afghan war files back, erased

Washington, Aug 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US Defence Department demanded that whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks return all US secret documents on the war in Afghanistan and erase the classified data already posted on the internet.

Last month, WikiLeaks released some 71,000 US military secret files on the war in Afghanistan dating from September 2004 to December 2009. The … Read more : Pentagon demands Afghan war files back, erased.

India is one of the most terrorism-afflicted nations: US report

WASHINGTON – India remains one of the most terrorism-afflicted nations, facing as it does persistent and significant external threats from groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pakistan and Harakat-ul-Jihad-i-Islami in Bangladesh, said a new US report. It said the country’s counterterrorism efforts remained stymied by outdated enforcement and legal systems.

Although there were no large-scale … Read this article on Gaea Times at : India is one of the most terrorism-afflicted nations: US report.

Gone fishing? Officials say Los Angeles man charged with smuggling piranhas has disappeared

Officials seek LA man accused of selling piranhas

LOS ANGELES – U.S. Fish and Wildlife agents are trying to find a Los Angeles man who disappeared before his court hearing on charges of smuggling piranha fish and freshwater stingrays.
Federal officials said Thursday that a judge issued a warrant for the arrest of Isaac Zimerman after the … Read more »»».

California 16-year-old charged with killing his 11-year-old cousin, attacking victim’s sister

Calif. teen charged with killing female cousin, 11

LANCASTER, Calif. – A 16-year-old boy is being held without bail for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old cousin and wounding her 14-year-old sister outside their desert home north of Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office on Thursday charged Lonnie Liner as an adult with murder and attempted …. Source  : California 16-year-old charged with killing his 11-year-old cousin, attacking victim’s sister.

2 Phoenix pastors indicted for failing to report accusations of sexual abuse to authorities

Ariz. pastors indicted for not reporting sex abuse

PHOENIX – Two Phoenix pastors have been indicted for not reporting that a girl told them her father was sexually abusing her and her sister.
Maricopa County prosecutors brought the charges Thursday after the man was arrested last month and accused of molesting his two teenage daughters for several …. Original source  : 2 Phoenix pastors indicted for failing to report accusations of sexual abuse to authorities.

Texas Rangers get OK to exit bankruptcy protection after Nolan Ryan wins auction to buy team

Texas Rangers get OK to exit bankruptcy protection

yFORT WORTH, Texas – The Texas Rangers got approval to exit federal bankruptcy protection, an anticlimactic end to one of the most contentious sales of a professional sports team.
The hearing on the team’s reorganization started just eight hours after a courtroom, in the wee hours of Thursday morning, … Original article on : Texas Rangers get OK to exit bankruptcy protection after Nolan Ryan wins auction to buy team.

New trials denied for 3 Ohio drug convicts arrested by federal agent involved in botched sting

No new trials for Ohio men questioning drug agent

CLEVELAND – A federal judge has refused to grant new trials to three drug dealers whose cases were handled by a drug agent who was acquitted of charges that he framed more than a dozen suspects in a separate botched drug raid.
U.S. District Judge James Gwin ruled …. Read the original article  : New trials denied for 3 Ohio drug convicts arrested by federal agent involved in botched sting.

Attorney: Feds’ threat to sue Arizona sheriff over records in civil rights probe is premature

Lawyer: Ariz. sheriff is cooperating with probe

PHOENIX – A lawyer for an Arizona sheriff known for his efforts against illegal immigrants said Thursday that the U.S. Justice Department’s threat to sue over records for its civil rights investigation is premature because his client is willing to cooperate with certain elements of the probe.
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