Insurgents attack 2 bases in east Afghanistan, no coalition casualties reported

Insurgents attack 2 bases in east Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – Insurgents launched pre-dawn attacks Saturday on a major NATO base in eastern Afghanistan and a nearby camp where seven CIA employees were killed last year in a suicide bombing. NATO said there were no coalition casualties and the attacks were repelled.
It said 13 insurgents were killed …. Source  : Insurgents attack 2 bases in east Afghanistan, no coalition casualties reported.

A PIL that unravelled one of India’s biggest scams

ITANAGAR – Bamang Tago, a civil rights leader, did not have the faintest idea that a PIL (public interest litigation) he filed way back in 2004 could eventually unravel one of India’s biggest frauds involving over Rs.1,000 crore ($213 million) of government funds allegedly pocketed by a clique of politicians-bureaucrats-contractors in Arunachal Pradesh.

“I knew it …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : A PIL that unravelled one of India’s biggest scams.

Floods breach another levee in Pakistan, sending thousands fleeing the threatened city

Another levee breach threatens south Pakistan city

THATTA, Pakistan – Floodwaters made another break Saturday in the levees protecting a southern Pakistani city, as thousands of residents fled for high ground and left the city nearly empty.
Both sides of the main road were crowded with people from Thatta and nearby flooded villages fleeing the floodwaters. Many … Read more »»».

Yamuna water level rises again in Delhi

NEW DELHI – The Yamuna river started to swell again Saturday as more water was released into the river from Haryana. Officials have warned of a further rise in the river’s water level in the city during the day.

“The water level in the Yamuna has risen to 205.94 metres — 1.14 metres above the danger …. Original article  : Yamuna water level rises again in Delhi.

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake kills 3 in sparsely populated corner of northeastern Iran

Moderate quake kills 3 in Iran’s remote northeast

TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian state TV is reporting that three people died in the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that shook the country’s remote northeast overnight. Forty others were injured.
The quake struck at 11:53 p.m. local time (1923GMT) on Saturday in Semnan province.
The report says two children and a woman …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Magnitude 5.9 earthquake kills 3 in sparsely populated corner of northeastern Iran.

Hurricane Danielle weakens to Category 3 strength over the Atlantic with about 120 mph winds

Hurricane Danielle weakens to Category 3 storm

MIAMI – Hurricane Danielle has weakened a bit, and the now-Category 3 storm far out over the Atlantic is expected to keep losing strength. It is still expected to bring dangerous rip currents to the U.S. East Coast.
Danielle’s maximum sustained winds Saturday were near 120 mph (195 kph). The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Hurricane Danielle weakens to Category 3 strength over the Atlantic with about 120 mph winds.

Flood threat looms over border villages in Punjab

CHANDIGARH – Threat of inundation looms over scores of villages of the border district of Ferozepur in Punjab as the Satluj river was overflowing because Pakistan was diverting flood waters on its side of the boundary into it.

Several thousand acres of land have been submerged and flood waters have entered six-seven villages in Ferozepur … Original source on Gaea Times at : Flood threat looms over border villages in Punjab.

Family survives Chile’s big earthquake, only to have husband become trapped in mine

Family survives quake, now husband trapped in mine

COPIAPO, Chile – It’s a tale of two disasters, an unbelievable misfortune for a family. But this is the reality for Carola Narvaez.
Her family survived Chile’s big earthquake six months ago, yet the temblor destroyed the shipyard where her husband worked. That forced him to take a job … Read more »».

Another levee breached in Paksitan, threatening southern city

New breach in Pakistan flood levee
THATTA, Pakistan – Floodwaters made another break Saturday in the levees protecting the southern city of Thatta, as thousands of residents fled for high ground and left the city nearly empty.

Both sides of the main road were crowded with people – from Thatta and nearby flooded villages – fleeing the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Another levee breached in Paksitan, threatening southern city.

Yamuna nears danger mark in Agra

AGRA – The Yamuna river was close to touching the danger mark in this Taj Mahal city while floodwaters entered more villages in Agra and Mathura districts Saturday, officials said.

In Agra, the water level in the river rose to 494.5 feet Saturday, nearing the danger mark of 495 feet. The level stood at 494 feet … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Yamuna nears danger mark in Agra.

25 hurt as Jet flight evacuated, no trace of fire

MUMBAI – Around 25 passengers sustained injuries during an emergency evacuation of a Jet Airways flight after a fire alarm was raised Friday night. However, officials Saturday said there were no traces of any fire in the engine.

The Jet Airways Mumbai-Chennai flight 9W-2302 with 145 passengers, including six crew members, was scheduled for departure around …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 25 hurt as Jet flight evacuated, no trace of fire.

Nicole John Dies After Fall

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- 17 year daughter of US Ambassador to Thailand Eric John, Nicole John, died after falling 22 stories from the balcony of a high rise in Manhattan. Reports suggest that she fell off from the 25th floor balcony and landed on the 3rd floor ledge. A camera was found nearby which indicated …. Source article  : Nicole John Dies After Fall.

Insurgents attack 2 NATO bases in east Afghanistan, no coalition casualties reported

Insurgents attack 2 NATO bases in east Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – Insurgents launched pre-dawn attacks on a pair of NATO bases in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday but were beaten back after inflicting little damage, the coalition and Afghan police said.
NATO said no coalition or Afghan security force troops were wounded, while 13 insurgents were killed – … Read more »»».

Probe launched against HIV-infected US sergeant

WASHINGTON – Authorities in the US have launched a probe against an Air Force sergeant infected with HIV for allegedly failing to inform a “multitude of sexual partners” about his medical status, a media report said.

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations launched a criminal probe after receiving information that Sgt. David Gutierrez, 43, “engaged … Read more >>.

Falling coconut kills Colombian man

Bogota, Aug 28 (IANS/EFE) A man died after a falling coconut hit him on the head while he was relaxing in the shade of a coconut palm in the Colombian town of Melgar.

Jose Abelino Ramirez, 69, was resting in a rocking chair Thursday, as he did every afternoon, when a coconut fell from a 12-metre-tall …. Source article  : Falling coconut kills Colombian man.

Ohio property owner gives eviction notice to owner of bear that killed its caretaker

Eviction notice goes to owner of Ohio killer bear

COLUMBIA STATION, Ohio – A lawyer says an eviction notice has been served on the owner of a bear that killed its caretaker in northeast Ohio.
A lawyer for property owner William Arroyo says tenant Sam Mazzola was notified Thursday he has to move unless by Sept. 27 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Ohio property owner gives eviction notice to owner of bear that killed its caretaker.

Guard accused of dozing off kills colleagues

KUALA LUMPUR – A security guard in Malaysia shot dead two of his colleagues after they blamed him of dozing off while on duty.

The incident took place at 5.30 a.m. Friday at the car park of Klang Hospital in Selangor state, Omar Mammah, criminal investigation department acting chief, was quoted as saying by Xinhua.
The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Guard accused of dozing off kills colleagues.

Mexican massacre policemen go missing

MEXICO CITY – The aftermath of the migrant massacre in northern Mexico continued to unfold Friday as two police officials went missing and the family of the sole survivor received police protection in Ecuador.

A police officer and a special investigator working on the massacre of 72 migrants were missing, the Attorney General’s Office of the …. Source article  : Mexican massacre policemen go missing.

Investigator missing as new violence surrounding Mexico migrant massacre targets police, media

Violence targets police, media in Mexico massacre

REYNOSA, Mexico – A car explodes outside a police station, another outside a television station. A drug gang is suspected of massacring 72 migrants. A prosecutor investigating those deaths suddenly disappears.
Mexico’s drug cartels seem to be adopting the tactics of war zones half a world away.
The violence has contributed …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

China asks airline to change name after plane crash

BEIJING – China’s Henan province has asked the commercial carrier whose plane crashed during landing, killing 42 people Tuesday, not to use the word “Henan” in its name in a bid to protect the province’s image.

The Henan Administration for Industry and Commerce announced late Friday that it has ordered a change of name of the … Original article on : China asks airline to change name after plane crash.