Suicide bomber attacks hotel in Somalia’s capital; 8 reported dead, officials say

Suicide bomber attacks Somali hotel, killing 8

MOGADISHU, Somalia – A suicide bomber and a gunman stormed a hotel in Somalia’s capital on Tuesday, and an early report from a government journalist said that at least eight people had been killed, including members of parliament.
A spokesman for the African Union, Maj. Barigye Bahoku, confirmed the suicide …. Read the original article  : here.

Maoist killed by security forces, rebels gun down man

MIDNAPORE – A Maoist guerilla was killed during a three-hour gunfight between the rebels and joint security forces in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district early Tuesday, police said.

The rebels immediately retaliated by gunning down a man near the site of the gun battle in Bakshibandh area, about half a kilometre from a Central Reserve … Read more : Maoist killed by security forces, rebels gun down man.

40 civilians killed in Somalia fighting

MOGADISHU – At least 40 civilians were killed and 106 injured in fighting between insurgents and government troops in the Somali capital of Mogadishu since Monday, media reports said Tuesday.

“The toll increased to 40 civilians and 106 others injured since Monday,” Xinhua said, citing an Al Jazeera TV report.
“The fierce conflict between … Read more >>>.

DeLay heads to Texas court in money laundering case, days after DOJ ends probe without charges

Money laundering case against DeLay moving forward

AUSTIN, Texas – Former House majority leader Tom DeLay is headed to court again in the criminal case against him in Texas.
DeLay and two co-defendants were indicted in 2005 in connection with efforts to elect Republican state legislative candidates in 2002. Since then, pretrial arguments have been making their … Original source on Gaea Times at : DeLay heads to Texas court in money laundering case, days after DOJ ends probe without charges.

US sheriffs struggle with high extradition costs, must weigh risks of letting suspects go

US sheriffs struggle with high extradition costs

ATLANTA – Authorities in Michigan’s Genesee County were jubilant when Atlanta police arrested a suspect in a spate of serial stabbings that left five people dead. They weren’t so thrilled about picking up the tab to get him back.
Extradition has long been a sore spot for sheriffs who contend … Read more »».

Punjab’s new worry – militants not using mobiles

CHANDIGARH – Militants who are trying to re-group in Punjab have a new tactic to avoid capture – not using mobile phones, which, say security agencies, has become a “major handicap” in tracking these terror elements.

A confidential communication from the office of Suresh Arora, Punjab’s additional director general of police (intelligence), to top security officials … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Punjab’s new worry – militants not using mobiles.

China demands answers after 8 Hong Kong tourists killed in Philippine bus hijacking

China wants answers after 9 killed on hijacked bus

MANILA, Philippines – China demanded answers Tuesday from the Philippines after a 12-hour hostage drama in the heart of Manila ended with eight Hong Kong tourists dead along with their Filipino hostage-taker after a day of botched negotiations.
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said his government was “appalled” …. Source article  : China demands answers after 8 Hong Kong tourists killed in Philippine bus hijacking.

Government wants to rule Bastar at gunpoint: Mahendra Karma (Interview)

RAIPUR – Mahendra Karma, the opposition Congress heavyweight in Chhattisgarh who was widely said to be behind the controversial Salwa Judum movement against Maoists, says the state government wants to rule the restive Bastar region at gunpoint as it has lost touch with the people.

“The Maoist movement is spreading in Bastar day by day because …. Original article  : Government wants to rule Bastar at gunpoint: Mahendra Karma (Interview).

AP sources: Former President Jimmy Carter going to NKorea to free American imprisoned there

AP sources: Carter to NKorea to free American
WASHINGTON – Former President Jimmy Carter was preparing to leave for North Korea on Tuesday to try to gain the freedom of an American imprisoned for illegally entering the communist nation, U.S. officials said Monday night.
North Korea agreed to release Aijalon Mahli Gomes if Carter were … Read more : AP sources: Former President Jimmy Carter going to NKorea to free American imprisoned there.

Woman pleads guilty plea at court martial in Washington to killing 2 fellow soldiers

Woman pleads guilty to killing 2 fellow soldiers

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – A woman accused of killing two fellow soldiers and abducting their baby pleaded guilty Monday to murder and kidnapping charges to avoid a possible death penalty, an Army spokeswoman said.
Ivette G. Davila faces life in prison, but her court martial judge, Col. Stephen … Original source on Gaea Times at : Woman pleads guilty plea at court martial in Washington to killing 2 fellow soldiers.

3rd suspect in theft of watch from dying man in Pa. hospital pleads guilty, gets probation

3rd suspect guilty in Pa. theft from dying man

PHILADELPHIA – A third defendant has pleaded guilty to stealing a wristwatch from a man dying in a Philadelphia hospital waiting room last fall.
Richard Alten pleaded guilty to theft and conspiracy Monday. Common Pleas Judge Adam Beloff sentenced the 45-year-old to 30 months of probation and drug …. Original article  : 3rd suspect in theft of watch from dying man in Pa. hospital pleads guilty, gets probation.

Alaska man who made hit list of enemies of Islam gets 8 years in prison on terror charges

Alaska man gets 8 years in prison for hit list

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A man from a remote Alaska community who compiled a hit list of targets he believed were enemies of Islam was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison.
Paul Rockwood Jr., along with his wife, Nadia Rockwood, faced counts of lying to FBI agents …. Source article  : Alaska man who made hit list of enemies of Islam gets 8 years in prison on terror charges.

Wyo. jury finds trucker’s identity was stolen; victim wants his ordeal to teach other drivers

Ill. trucker rebuilding life after identity theft

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Trucker Earl Robert Hood didn’t know his identity had been stolen until his commercial driver’s license was suspended in 2008 for four DUIs he never committed.
He promptly lost his job and many of his possessions and saw his marriage end in divorce. Now he wants other … Read more »»».

Judge in Lohan case to issue mystery ruling amid unconfirmed reports of expected release

Mystery ruling coming in Lindsay Lohan case

LOS ANGELES – A court official says the judge handling Lindsay Lohan’s criminal case plans to issue an unspecified ruling in the case a day before her attorneys are due in court.
Los Angeles Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini said Monday that Judge Elden Fox plans to issue the ruling … Original source on Gaea Times at : Judge in Lohan case to issue mystery ruling amid unconfirmed reports of expected release.

Ansel Adams trust sues Calif. man over negatives purported to be photographer’s lost work

Ansel Adams trust sues over garage sale negatives

SAN JOSE, Calif. – A group representing Ansel Adams sued a Fresno man Monday for selling prints and posters under the name of the famed nature photographer, the latest salvo in a dispute over glass negatives bought at a garage sale and purported to be Adams’ lost work.
The …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Federal judge in Roger Clemens case issues gag order

Judge in Clemens case issues gag order
WASHINGTON – A judge assigned to Roger Clemens’ perjury case issued a gag order Monday prohibiting public comments by the principles in the case that could affect the jury pool for a possible trial.

Clemens was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly lying to Congress. The six-count … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Federal judge in Roger Clemens case issues gag order.

Sentencing ex-Ill. Gov. Blagojevich on conviction in 1st trial likely to await outcome of 2nd

Sentencing likely to await Blagojevich retrial

CHICAGO – As former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich works the national media circuit proclaiming his innocence, he has publicly ignored one consequence of his conviction on a single count.
He now faces a prison term of up to five years for lying to the FBI.
Just how and when he’s sentenced depends …. Original source  : Sentencing ex-Ill. Gov. Blagojevich on conviction in 1st trial likely to await outcome of 2nd.

Wyo. jury: Trucker’s identity stolen by man who racked up 4 DUIs using name

Jury convicts man of stealing trucker’s identity

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Trucker Earl Robert Hood says he didn’t know his identity had been stolen until his commercial driver’s license was suspended for four DUIs he never committed.
Hood traveled from his home in Illinois to Wheatland, Wyo., to testify against 47-year-old Danny Arnold Rodgers, who was convicted last … Read more >>.

Wis. woman killed by Iraq war veteran husband had been staying at relative’s house, police say

Wis. woman killed by husband was staying elsewhere

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The pregnant wife of an Iraq war veteran had been staying at a relative’s house in the weeks before she was shot and killed by her husband, Superior police confirmed Monday – without elaborating on possible reasons for the recent change in sleeping arrangements.
Matthew Magdzas, … Read more >>>.

Alaska man accused of hit list of enemies of Islam gets 8 years in prison on terror charges

Alaska man gets 8 years in prison for hit list

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A man from a remote Alaska community who was accused of compiling a hit list of targets he believed were enemies of Islam was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison.
Paul Rockwood Jr., along with his wife, Nadia, faced counts of lying to …. Source article  : Alaska man accused of hit list of enemies of Islam gets 8 years in prison on terror charges.