Man who tried selling arms to LTTE convicted in US

WASHINGTON – A Singapore man who tried to sell arms to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been convicted by a court in the US.

A Baltimore federal court jury Monday convicted Balraj Naidu, 48, for attempting to sell the weapons to the Tamil Tigers. Four co-conspirators pleaded guilty in the case, said …. Source article  : Man who tried selling arms to LTTE convicted in US.

India isn’t a threat to Pakistan, US tells Islamabad

WASHINGTON – The US Wednesday reiterated it has clearly told Islamabad that “existential threat to Pakistan is not India; the existential threat to Pakistan involves extremism within its own borders”.

It also said that Pakistan, India and Iran can play a “constructive role” in a regional solution to Afghanistan.
“We have made no secret … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India isn’t a threat to Pakistan, US tells Islamabad.

Mamata focuses on Maoist-hit areas ahead of assembly poll

KOLKATA – Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee Wednesday said that her party plans to undertake a trust building exercise in West Bengal’s Maoist-affected areas ahead of next year’s assembly election.

She said the party also planned to divide the state into three zones to smoothly carry out ground work ahead of the … Read more »».

India had only non-specific information on 26/11: Krishna

NEW DELHI – External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Wednesday said India had received only “general and non-specific” information prior to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

“Well, we had some general and non-specific information which we had received prior to the heinous Mumbai attack. But it was not so specific. It was by and large general,” [..] Read the original article: here.

Kasab judicial panel: India asks Pakistan to clarify terms

NEW DELHI – India Wednesday asked Pakistan for details of the judicial commission it plans to send here to verify statements of officials who recorded the confessional of Ajmal Amir Kasab, the 26/11 terror convict, and ruled out their cross-examination.

“India has sought clarifications from the Pakistan side on, inter alia, the law under which … Read more »»».

Kasab absent for court proceedings Wednesday

MUMBAI – Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab Wednesday remained absent for the proceedings of the Bombay High Court where arguments on confirming his death sentence are going on. He attended the first two days of the proceeding via video-camera in the Arthur Road Central Jail here.

“The court has allowed him to decide whether … Original article on : Kasab absent for court proceedings Wednesday.

Australian PM slams union leader for saying 9/11 a US plot

MELBOURNE – Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Wednesday dismissed as “stupid and wrong” a trade union leader’s remarks that the Sep 11, 2001 terror attacks in the US were a conspiracy.

Kevin Bracken, the secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia and Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC) president, Wednesday asked for a fresh inquiry into …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Australian PM slams union leader for saying 9/11 a US plot.

Taliban helped Times Square bomber, Pakistan court told

ISLAMABAD – Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had extended financial support to Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani-American who attempted to bomb Times Square in New York in May, a court was informed.

The revelation has been made by Islamabad police in their investigation report following the arrest of three suspects – Hunbal Akhtar, Muhammad Shoaib Mughal and …. Original article  : Taliban helped Times Square bomber, Pakistan court told.

Chechnya’s Parliament Attacked

GROZNY, RUSSIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The parliament in the trouble-torn Russian republic of Chechnya was witness to a bloody battle today when it was stormed by around four militants on early Monday morning. The situation was brought under control after an intense gun battle between the militants and the security forces ensued leading to the death … Read more : Chechnya’s Parliament Attacked.

Russell Williams’s Sordid Past Unveiled

OTTAWA, CANADA (GaeaTimes.com)- An Air force pilot and colonel who once was given the responsibility of flying none other than Queen Elizabeth in Canada has been found guilty of rape, sexual assaults and murders. The development has left the army of Canada red faced and the former pilot Russell Williams has pleaded guilty in … Read more >>>.