In 2nd tape in 24-hours, bin Laden accuses Muslim nations of poor response to Pakistan floods

In 2nd tape, bin Laden urges Pakistan flood relief

CAIRO – In a second audio recording in 24 hours, al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden says Muslim nations haven’t done enough to support relief efforts in flood-hit Pakistan.
In a copy of the recording provided by the U.S.-based SITE Intelligence Group on Saturday, bin Laden also accuses the …. Source  : In 2nd tape in 24-hours, bin Laden accuses Muslim nations of poor response to Pakistan floods.

Train derails on Norway-Sweden border, injuring 40, 2 seriously

Train derails on Norway-Sweden border, injuring 40

STOCKHOLM – Police say a train has derailed on the Norway-Sweden border, injuring 40 people.
Norwegian police spokesman Trond Sulen said Saturday that the first two carriages behind the locomotive derailed and flipped over. The train from Oslo to Stockholm was carrying about 300 passengers when the accident happened near …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Train derails on Norway-Sweden border, injuring 40, 2 seriously.

Sobhraj flays court for punishing his girlfriend, lawyer

KATHMANDU – From his tightly guarded cell in Kathmandu’s Central Jail, yesteryear’s “Bikini Killer” Charles Sobhraj has lashed out at a court verdict against his Nepali girlfriend Nihita Biswas and her mother Shakuntala Thapa, four days after the two were sentenced to prison and fined for contempt of court.

However, the 66-year-old convicted killer’s tirade … Read : Sobhraj flays court for punishing his girlfriend, lawyer.

Train slams into another at station in central Indonesia; at least 36 killed, dozens injured

Train crash in central Indonesia kills at least 36

PETARUKAN, Indonesia – A train crashed into another parked at a railway station in central Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 36 people and injuring dozens, many seriously, officials and witnesses said.
Rescuers spent hours searching through the mangled wreckage for trapped survivors of the accident, which occurred …. Source  : Train slams into another at station in central Indonesia; at least 36 killed, dozens injured.

35 killed in Indonesia train crash (Second Lead)

JAKARTA – At least 35 people were killed and 13 others injured Saturday when two passenger trains collided in Indonesia’s Central Java province, hospital staff said.

The Argo Anggrek train was going from Jakarta to the East Java capital of Surabaya when it ploughed into the stationary Senja Utama before dawn in Pemalang district.
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Indonesian train crash kills 36, injures dozens

Indonesian train crash kills at least 36
JAKARTA, Indonesia – A train crash in central Indonesia on Saturday killed at least 36 people and injured dozens, several with severe burns and broken bones, officials and witnesses said.

As most passengers slept on the train, which was sitting idle at the station in Petarukan, a northern coastal city … Read : Indonesian train crash kills 36, injures dozens.

Man suspected of supplying explosives to Maoists held

LUCKNOW – A man, who is suspected of supplying explosives to Maoists, has been arrested with over 50 detonators near Indo-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district, police said Saturday.

Jeewan Bahadur, who is in his mid-30s, was arrested late Friday from Rupaideeh town, about 300 km from here.
“We definitely cannot rule out the …. Original source  : Man suspected of supplying explosives to Maoists held.

Riyadh-bound flight lands in Kochi after smoke alarm

KOCHI – An Air India flight bound for Riyadh and Muscat landed here Saturday morning as it was diverted after a smoke alarm went off, officials said. All passengers were safe.

The plane first took off from here to Kozhikode, from where it was headed to Riyadh and Muscat, A.C.K. Nair, director of the Cochin …. Read the original article  : Riyadh-bound flight lands in Kochi after smoke alarm.

Italian church welcomes legal action in sex abuse cases

Vatican City, Oct 2 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s catholic church has welcomed civil suites against priests for alleged sexual abuse, said Monsignor Mariano Crociata, secretary-general of the Italian Episcopal Conference.

“There will be no obstacles to civil proceedings. On the contrary, they would be viewed favourably,” he told reporters Friday following a meeting of the Episcopal Conference.
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33 killed in Indonesia train collision

JAKARTA – At least 33 people were killed and a dozen injured early Saturday when two trains collided in Indonesia’s central Java province, officials said.

According to rescuers, three coaches were derailed and several passengers trapped in a coach which was badly damaged in the accident, Xinhua reported.
The incident occurred around 3 a.m. when … Read more : 33 killed in Indonesia train collision.

Indonesian train crash kills at least 43, injures dozens; some bodies still trapped

Indonesian train crash kills at least 43
JAKARTA, Indonesia – A train crash in central Indonesia killed at least 43 people and injured dozens Saturday, many of them critically, officials and witnesses said.

The toll was expected to rise with some bodies still trapped in the mangled wreckage.
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Indonesian train crash kills at least 31, injures dozens; some bodies still trapped

Indonesian train crash kills at least 31
JAKARTA, Indonesia – A train crash in central Indonesia killed at least 31 people and injured dozens Saturday, many of them critically, officials and witnesses said.

The toll was expected to rise with some bodies still trapped in the mangled wreckage.
The accident occurred near Petarukan, a city on the northern … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Indonesian train crash kills at least 31, injures dozens; some bodies still trapped.

25 killed, 30 hurt in Indonesia train collision

JAKARTA – At least 25 people were killed and 30 others seriously wounded early Saturday when two trains collided in Indonesia’s central Java province, Xinhua reported.

Rescuers were working to evacuate those still trapped in the coaches, said Rindang Krisnoputro, official with the provincial search and rescue office.
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Indonesian train crash kills at least 28, injures dozens; some bodies still trapped

Indonesian train crash kills at least 28
JAKARTA, Indonesia – A train crash in central Indonesia killed at least 28 people and injured dozens Saturday, many of them critically, officials and witnesses said.

The toll was expected to rise with some bodies still trapped in the mangled wreckage.
The accident occurred near Petarukan, a city on the northern … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Indonesian train crash kills at least 28, injures dozens; some bodies still trapped.

Indonesian train crash kills at least 26, injures dozens; some bodies still trapped

Indonesian train crash kills at least 26
JAKARTA, Indonesia – A train crash in central Indonesia killed at least 26 people and injured dozens Saturday, many suffering burns and broken bones, hospital officials and witnesses said.

Some bodies were still trapped in the wreckage.
The accident occurred near a station in Petarukan, a city on the northern coast …. Source  : Indonesian train crash kills at least 26, injures dozens; some bodies still trapped.

Media report: Dozens killed in Indonesian train crash

Dozens killed in Indonesian train crash
JAKARTA, Indonesia – A train crash in central Indonesia killed at least 25 people and left many others injured Saturday, many with burns and broken bones, witnesses told local television.

Some bodies were still trapped in the wreckage.
The accident occurred at a station in Petarukan, a city on the northern coast … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Media report: Dozens killed in Indonesian train crash.

Microsoft sues Motorola over Android phones

WASHINGTON – Microsoft Corp has filed a lawsuit against Motorola, saying the smartphone maker had infringed on nine patents in its Android-based devices.

The nine patents that Motorola allegedly violated involve essential smartphone functions, including “synchronizing e-mail, calendars and contacts; scheduling meetings; and notifying applications of changes in signal strength and battery power”, Microsoft said.
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25 Russians charged in US banking fraud

New York, Oct 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Twenty-five Russians have been charged in a banking fraud case in the US, the attorney\’s office for the southern district of New York said Friday.

The Russians are believed to have been involved in a global cyber crime scheme that resulted in over $3 million being stolen from US bank … Read more : 25 Russians charged in US banking fraud.

37 die in Mexico mudslides

Mexico City, Oct 2 (IANS/EFE) Thirty-seven people have died in mudslides in southern Mexico, authorities said Friday.

The southern mountainous states of Oaxaca and Chiapas have been hit by massive mudslides, triggered by heavy rains over the last few days, burying people and destroying homes. Three people are missing.
Roads were damaged, and electricity …. Source article  : 37 die in Mexico mudslides.

Man who led police on chase that resulted in Ariz news helicopters crash sentenced to 25 years

Man sentenced over deadly news helicopters crash

PHOENIX – A man who led authorities on a chase through midtown Phoenix which resulted in a deadly crash involving two news helicopters is headed to prison.
Christopher Jermaine Jones was sentenced to 25 years Friday after he pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated assault, which prosecutors say stem …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Man who led police on chase that resulted in Ariz news helicopters crash sentenced to 25 years.