China summons Japanese ambassador for 3rd time to demand release of detained boat captain

China demands Japan release detained boat captain

BEIJING – China’s foreign minister demanded Friday that Japan immediately release the captain of a Chinese fishing boat that collided with two Japanese patrol vessels near disputed islands.
Yang Jiechi made the demand to Ambassador Uichrio Niwa after the Japanese envoy was summoned for the third time over the incident.
China … Read more : China summons Japanese ambassador for 3rd time to demand release of detained boat captain.

Indian driver held in US for record cocaine haul

TORONTO – Ravinder Kumar Arora, a 29-year-old Indian-origin truck driver with permanent resident status in Canada, has been arrested for trying to smuggle a massive consignment of 109 kg of cocaine from the US into Canada. It is one the largest contraband consignment ever seized by the US authorities.

“This is the largest cocaine seizure to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Indian driver held in US for record cocaine haul.

In Boulder and backcountry, Colorado wildfire crews vigilant as mountain winds swirl

Close watch on Colorado wildfire as winds kick up

BOULDER, Colo. – Weary firefighters hoped the worst was over from a wildfire that destroyed nearly 170 homes in the Rocky Mountains foothills, but crews monitored were monitoring hot spots early Friday amid concerns that erratic winds could fan the flames and send them into Boulder.
Fearing further … Read this article on Gaea Times at : In Boulder and backcountry, Colorado wildfire crews vigilant as mountain winds swirl.

San Bruno Plane Crash Suspected for Explosion, Later Dismissed

SAN BRUNO, CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com) — A massive fire blaze ignited the neighborhood of San Bruno at around 6 pm on Thursday as a result of successive explosions.
The initial cause of the fire was suspected to be a plane crash in the nearby San Francisco Airport. Later on investigation clarified that the huge explosion was caused … Original article on : San Bruno Plane Crash Suspected for Explosion, Later Dismissed.

KGO TV Updates on the San Bruno Gas Line Explosion

SAN BRUNO (GaeaTimes.com) — KGO TV has published their latest updates on the recent gas explosion in San Bruno, California. The explosion caused the death of one person while injuring more than 53 others.
According to reports, a 15 feet deep crater has been found near the intersection of Earl Lane and Glenview Drive. It …. Original source  : KGO TV Updates on the San Bruno Gas Line Explosion.

8,500 bottles of smuggled liquor seized, two held

PANCHKULA – Two people have been arrested and more than 8,500 bottles of smuggled liquor worth Rs.550,000 seized from this Haryana town, police said here Friday.

As many as 191 cases of beer were also seized from a truck, which was intercepted near the Panchkula-Yamunanagar national highway.
“We laid a trap and stopped the truck. …. Original article  : 8,500 bottles of smuggled liquor seized, two held.

San Bruno Fire Rages On

SAN BRUNO (GaeaTimes.com)- In a recent development that left more than 30 people injured in San Bruno, a raging fire engulfed homes and gutted buildings last night. The fire has apparently been caused by a gas pipe blast but the root cause is yet to be traced. The sound of explosion was very loud … Read this article on Gaea Times at : San Bruno Fire Rages On.

One killed, thousands displaced in Assam floods

GUWAHATI – At least one person was killed and 30,000 displaced in flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Assam’s Lakhimpur district. A vast stretch of the internationally-famed Kaziranga National Park has been inundated, officials said Friday.

A government spokesperson said floodwaters of Drupang and Sessa rivers, both tributaries of the Brahmaputra river, entered … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : One killed, thousands displaced in Assam floods.

Himachal police zero in on rare wood smuggler

SHIMLA – Himachal Pradesh police have zeroed on a man recently released from Delhi’s Tihar Jail as the mastermind behind the smuggling of banned red sanders wood to China from here.

“We have established beyond doubt that Narinder Bodh of Kaza (a village close to China border in Lahaul and Spiti district) was the kingpin in … Original article on : Himachal police zero in on rare wood smuggler.

Wyoming meets No. 5 Texas while still mourning death of freshman LB Narcisse in crash

Wyoming, mourning death of player, faces Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – The Wyoming football teams says they will play this weekend in honor of a fallen teammate.
The Cowboys play at No. 5 Texas on Saturday night. Before the game, Ruben Narcisse’s photo will grace the giant stadium scoreboard screen and 98,000 fans will honor him with a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Wyoming meets No. 5 Texas while still mourning death of freshman LB Narcisse in crash.

Woman, three children die in wall collapse

LUCKNOW – A 34-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh and her three children were killed as a wall in their house collapsed on them Friday, police said. A fourth child received critical injuries.

The incident took place in Karaundi village of Barabanki district, some 35 km from Lucknow.
“The woman was sleeping with her four children, two …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Woman, three children die in wall collapse.

Patriots QB Brady’s day starts with car crash, ends with 4-year extension worth about $72M

Brady’s day starts with crash, ends with contract

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – A loud crash. A crumpled front end. A brief stay in an ambulance.
It was a very bad start to Tom Brady’s day.
A new contract. The highest average salary in the NFL. A deal that ties him to the New England Patriots through 2014.
It was a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Patriots QB Brady’s day starts with car crash, ends with 4-year extension worth about $72M.

NATO says 3 insurgents planning bomb attacks in Afghan capital killed in a precision airstrike

3 Afghan insurgents killed in NATO airstrike

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan insurgent commander who was allegedly planning bombings in Kabul on the eve of the Sept. 18 parliamentary elections and two of his associates have been killed in an airstrike, NATO said Friday.
The military alliance said in a statement that intelligence sources tracked Nur Mohammed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : NATO says 3 insurgents planning bomb attacks in Afghan capital killed in a precision airstrike.

Bay Area News: 53 Houses Engulfed by Explosion in Gas-Line

SAN BRUNO (GaeaTimes.com) — At least 53 homes destroyed and 23 people were injured as a massive explosion sparked out in San Bruno last night. The explosion that supposedly formed in a gas-line forced people to run their lives leaving their residents. Those, who couldn’t manage to escape from the devastating inferno suffer minor … Read : Bay Area News: 53 Houses Engulfed by Explosion in Gas-Line.

Lawyer refuses to help so daughter learns from mistake

LONDON – A lawyer in Britain, known for defending high-profile celebrities accused of traffic offences, has refused to help his own daughter to fight a speeding ticket as he wants her to “understand the consequences of breaking the law”.

Nick Freeman, who is also called Mr Loophole, said that he wants his daughter Sophie, 19, to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

4 dead, 3 still missing after Hermine flooding in Texas, Okla.; search to resume Friday

4 dead, 3 still missing after Hermine flooding

SAN ANTONIO – At least three people were still missing early Friday after flooding caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine swept vehicles from Texas roads and overpowered swimmers in the Guadalupe River.
With at least four people killed in the flooding, officials planned to resume their search [..] Read the original article: here.

2 killed, 1 hurt as Metrolink commuter train hits trio on tracks in Southern California

Commuter train kills 2, injures 1 in Calif.

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. – A Metrolink commuter train struck and killed two people who may have been sleeping on the tracks and injured a third in Orange County on Thursday, authorities said.
Metrolink train 603 heading from Oceanside to Los Angeles struck the trio on tracks under the Alicia …. Source  : 2 killed, 1 hurt as Metrolink commuter train hits trio on tracks in Southern California.

Russian republic observes day of mourning after suicide bomber kills 17

Day of mourning for Russian car bomb victims

VLADIKAVKAZ, Russia – Flags are at half-staff in the Russian Caucasus city of Vladikavkaz and stunned residents are laying flowers in a rubble-strewn square where a suicide car bombing killed 17 people and wounded more than 140.
Thursday’s bombing on the edge of the central market of the capital … Read more »»».

China calls in Japanese ambassador for 3rd time to complain about detention of boat captain

China calls in Japan envoy for 3rd time over boat

BEIJING – China summoned Japan’s ambassador for a third time Friday to protest the detention of the captain of a Chinese fishing boat that collided with Japanese patrol vessels near disputed islands, demanding he and his ship be released unconditionally.
China has said the incident could damage … Read : China calls in Japanese ambassador for 3rd time to complain about detention of boat captain.

1 dead, 53 homes destroyed after fire engulfs neighborhood near San Francisco after explosion

1 dead, 53 homes destroyed in California fire

SAN BRUNO, Calif. – A massive explosion on Thursday sent flames roaring through a neighborhood in the hills south of San Francisco, destroying more than 50 homes and leaving at least one person dead.
The utility company that serves the San Francisco Bay area said one of its gas … Original article on : 1 dead, 53 homes destroyed after fire engulfs neighborhood near San Francisco after explosion.