Long Island Rail Road Paralyzed By Fire

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The regular commuters of Long Island Rail Road has to face a harrowing time on Monday after a fire that erupted in the switching station disrupted the train service for around four hours. At around 11 a.m yesterday morning the fire broke out quite close to the control tower in the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Long Island Rail Road Paralyzed By Fire.

Australian guard held taking snaps up women’s skirts

SYDNEY – A security guard in Australia has been charged with taking more than 500 sneaky photos up the skirts of women at his workplaces.

Kok Chuen Chong, 49, used a mobile phone secreted in a shopping bag to record video footage up women’s dresses 507 times over a two-year period, Perth Now quoted police …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Australian guard held taking snaps up women’s skirts.

Hurricane Danielle becomes Category 2 storm far out over Atlantic Ocean with 100 mph winds

Hurricane Danielle becomes Category 2 storm

MIAMI – Hurricane Danielle has strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it churns far out over the Atlantic.
The hurricane has maximum sustained winds Tuesday near 100 mph (160 kph) and could become a major hurricane by early Wednesday.
Danielle is located about 1,110 miles (1,790 kilometers) east of the Lesser [..] Read the original article: here.

2nd bore hole for communications reaches 33 trapped miners, ventilation shaft nearly there

2nd bore hole reaches 33 trapped in Chile mine

COPIAPO, Chile – Rescuers are lowering capsules containing rehydration tablets, glucose and oxygen down a long hole to 33 miners who surprised the world by staying alive while trapped a half-mile underground for 2?? weeks.
Raising hopes further Monday, a second bore hole punched into the chamber where … Read more »».

More than 150 women raped in Congolese village, says UN

NAIROBI/GOMA – More than 150 women have been raped by rebels in a remote area of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an aid agency and the UN said.

A Rwandan rebel group, the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), occupied the town of Luvungi July 30 and embarked on a four-day raping spree in …. Original article  : More than 150 women raped in Congolese village, says UN.

Indian held with jehadi literature in US

NEW YORK – An Indian has been arrested for carrying jehadi literature at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, a media report said.

Vijay Kumar, 40, was arrested Friday after security officials searched his luggage when they noticed him behaving strangely, the New York Post reported Monday. Kumar said he is from Mumbai.
Officers found books …. Source  : Indian held with jehadi literature in US.

Gegong Apang arrested for PDS scam

GUWAHATI – Former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister and veteran Congress leader Gegong Apang was Tuesday arrested by sleuths of the Special Investigation Cell (SIC) for his alleged involvement in a Rs.1,000-crore public distribution system (PDS) scam.

A government spokesperson said Apang was arrested in capital Itanagar around midday.
The SIC was constituted by the state government …. Original source  : Gegong Apang arrested for PDS scam.

All 14 die in Nepal plane crash (Fifth Lead)

KATHMANDU – The festival of Raksha Bandhan, when sisters pray for the long life of their brothers, turned into stark tragedy in Nepal Tuesday as all 14 people on board a private aircraft, including seven foreign tourists, were killed in a crash near Kathmandu.

The 15-seater Dornier aircraft flown by domestic carrier Agni Air was heading …. Original article  : All 14 die in Nepal plane crash (Fifth Lead).

Miners’ rescue will take months, says Chile

Santiago, Aug 24 (IANS/EFE) The 33 miners who have survived nearly three weeks after a cave-in at a gold and copper mine in northern Chile will have to hold out another three months while rescuers work to dig them out, Chilean authorities say.

Early Sunday morning, a drill bored to a depth of 688 meters to … Read more : Miners’ rescue will take months, says Chile.

Minn. bridge collapse settlement closes legal chapter for victims but money can’t replace all

Minn. bridge deal closes legal chapter for victims

MINNEAPOLIS – A $52 million legal settlement will help Minneapolis bridge collapse victims cover lost wages and pay medical bills. It won’t do anything for the missed weddings, altered college plans or horrific memories from that August day three years ago.
Monday’s announcement of a settlement with engineering giant … Original source on Gaea Times at : Minn. bridge collapse settlement closes legal chapter for victims but money can’t replace all.

On rain-soaked Martha’s Vineyard, Obama eats out but still keeps a low profile

Despite Martha’s Vineyard deluge, Obamas dine out

OAK BLUFFS, Mass. – More drenching rain and wind gusts are in the forecast Tuesday for the vacationing President Barack Obama.
A weather front that moved in Sunday has helped keep Obama and his family out of public view during the last few days on Martha’s Vineyard off Cape Cod.
Mostly, … Read more »».

All 14 killed in Nepal plane crash (Fourth Lead)

KATHMANDU – The festival of Raksha Bandhan, when sisters pray for the long life of their brothers, turned into stark tragedy in Nepal Tuesday as all 14 people aboard a private aircraft carrying tourists were killed following a crash near Kathmandu.

The flight by domestic airline Agni Air headed towards northern Nepal was carrying 11 passengers, … Read more »»».

US troops fire warning shots to end protests over Afghan police arrest of religious leader

US troops fire shots to disperse Afghan protesters
KABUL, Afghanistan – U.S. troops fired warning shots to disperse a protest in eastern Afghanistan over the arrest of a religious leader suspected of a rocket attack, NATO said Tuesday.
The alliance said no civilian injuries were reported from the protest Monday, but Gen. Faqir … Original article on : US troops fire warning shots to end protests over Afghan police arrest of religious leader.

Mumbai diamond heist cracked, Interpol help sought (Second Lead)

MUMBAI – Three Mexican nationals carried out the daring diamond heist worth over Rs.6.6 crore from the India International Jewellery Show-2010 here and fled to Dubai, police said Tuesday, adding that Interpol help has been sought to nab them.

The case was cracked after studying the CCTV footage and checking visitor records of the jewellery … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mumbai diamond heist cracked, Interpol help sought (Second Lead).

Toyota’s Prius hybrid becoming louder to warn pedestrians in response to safety worries

Prius gets sound option to protect pedestrians

TOKYO – Toyota’s Prius hybrid is becoming a little less quiet with a new electronic humming device that is the automaker’s answer to complaints that pedestrians can’t hear the top-selling car approaching.
The 12,600 yen ($148) speaker system that goes under the hood of the third-generation Prius sets off a … Read more : Toyota’s Prius hybrid becoming louder to warn pedestrians in response to safety worries.

Woman charged with trying to poison Venezuelan actress

Mexico City, Aug 24 (IANS/EFE) A woman accused of trying to poison a Venezuelan actress and members of her family was arraigned here, the Mexico City district attorney’s office said.

Argentine national Marcia Celeste Fernandez Babio, 24, worked as an assistant to Gabriela Elena Spanic Utrera and over at least four months she administered … Read more >>.

Pakistani president says recovering from devastating floods will take at least 3 years

Pakistan president: Flood recovery will take years
ISLAMABAD – Recovering from the devastating floods still battering Pakistan will take at least three years, the president said, as the waters swept south after leaving millions homeless and submerging millions of acres of farmland.
The floods that began nearly a month ago with hammering monsoon rains …. Source article  : Pakistani president says recovering from devastating floods will take at least 3 years.

All 14 on board feared dead in Nepal plane crash (Third Lead)

KATHMANDU – The festival of Raksha Bandhan turned into stark tragedy in Nepal Tuesday as all 14 people aboard a private aircraft carrying tourists were feared to have been killed following a crash near Kathmandu.

Gyan Kumar Thokuwa, an eyewitness in Shikharpur village where the crash occurred around 7.30 a.m., said the aircraft was in flames [..] Read the original article: here.

Shipping halted at China’s Three Gorges dam as dam to experience fresh flood peak

Floods halt shipping at China’s Three Gorges dam

BEIJING – Authorities have halted shipping through China’s massive Three Gorges Dam on the upper reaches of the Yangtze river because the dam will experience another flood peak Tuesday.
Water levels at the world’s largest hydroelectric project have been at high levels for weeks from record rains, which have …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rs.6.6 cr diamond heist cracked, Interpol help sought

MUMBAI – The daring diamond heist of over Rs.6.6 crore from the India International Jewellery Show-2010 here was the handiwork of three Mexican nationals who have fled to Dubai, police said, adding that help had been sought from Interpol to nab them.

The case was cracked after studying the CCTV footage and checking visitor records of … Read : Rs.6.6 cr diamond heist cracked, Interpol help sought.