India, Malaysia to deepen strategic partnership

KUALA LUMPUR – India and Malaysia Wednesday pledged to elevate their deepening relationship to a long-term and strategic partnership that would include promoting military ties and jointly fighting terror.

Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh of India and Najib Tun Razak of Malaysia decided among other things to enhance military exchanges and cooperation through regular exchanges of … Original article on : India, Malaysia to deepen strategic partnership.

India, Malaysia to step up military ties

KUALA LUMPUR – India and Malaysia Wednesday agreed to step up military exchanges and also cooperate in counter-terrorism measures.

A joint statement on India-Malaysia Strategic Partnership released during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit that began here Tuesday also underlined the need to expand and deepen relations with a bilateral strategic partnership.
“Both sides agreed to … Original article on : India, Malaysia to step up military ties.

Obama to Zardari: Act against terror groups

WASHINGTON – Days before his visit to India, US President Barack Obama telephoned Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to talk about the need to do more to deal with terrorist groups in Pakistan that are a threat to his country and its neighbours.

Both Obama and Zardari “acknowledged that more work needed to be done …. Source article  : Obama to Zardari: Act against terror groups.

Seven killed in Iraq blasts

BAGHDAD – At least seven people were killed and four injured Tuesday in bomb blasts in Iraq, police sources said.

An Iraqi officer with the rank of captain and five soldiers were killed in a blast that targeted their patrol to the north of Baghdad in Diyala province, police sources told the Aswat al-Iraq news …. Original source  : Seven killed in Iraq blasts.

Activists want abducted officer, worker freed (Second Lead)

KOLKATA – Intellectuals and social workers in West Bengal Tuesday demanded the release of an Intelligence Bureau officer and a NGO activist believed to have been abducted by Maoists three days ago. But they appeared divided in their assessment of the Maoist movement.

“I personally believe that the Maoist movement in Bengal has gone haywire …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Activists want abducted officer, worker freed (Second Lead).

Kasab trial: Court views CCTV footage

MUMBAI – The Bombay High Court Tuesday viewed CCTV footage of the terrorists’ attack on Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus here on the night of Nov 26, 2008.

The division bench comprising Justice Ranjana Desai and Justice R.V. More viewed the footage during the proceedings for confirmation of death sentence awarded to 26/11 attack accused and …. Original article  : Kasab trial: Court views CCTV footage.

‘Sufi shrines targeted to trigger sectarian conflicts in Pakistan’

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Urdu media Monday slammed the attack on the shrine of revered Sufi saint Hazrat Baba Farid Ganj Shakkar, terming it the “latest episode in terrorists’ nefarious plan to create sectarian conflict”.

“It is extremely tragic that terrorists are targeting our sacred and holy shrines in their bid to destroy religious understanding …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Sufi shrines targeted to trigger sectarian conflicts in Pakistan’.

‘Sufi shrines being targeted to cause sectarian conflicts’

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani Urdu media Monday slammed the attack on the shrine of revered Sufi saint Hazrat Baba Farid Ganj Shakkar, terming it the “latest episode in terrorists’ nefarious plan to create sectarian conflict”, while a daily said the role of external enemy agencies, like India’s RAW, could not be ruled out.

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British police being trained for Mumbai-style attack

LONDON – British police are being trained and armed with more powerful weapons to prepare for any future “Mumbai-style” terror attack in the country, a media report said Tuesday.

Security chiefs in the country have ordered an acceleration in police training to prepare for any such attack in a public place, the BBC reported. …. Original source  : British police being trained for Mumbai-style attack.

Activists demand release of abducted officer, worker

KOLKATA – Intellectuals and social workers in West Bengal Tuesday demanded the release of an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer and a non-governmental organisation (NGO) worker believed to have been abducted by Maoists from the state’s Purulia district Oct 23. But they appeared divided in their assessment of the state’s ultra Left movement.

“I … Read more »»».

Three Arrested from Nassau for Salvage Car Garage Theft

NASSAU (GaeaTimes.com) — The police officials arrested three crooks on charges of theft this Sunday responding to Dell’s Garage on Route 43.
The trio were identified to be, Robert J. Hammell, 23, James W. Rivers Jr., 20, and his brother Joel D. Rivers, 16. The police suspect that behind these teenage faces there might …. Source article  : Three Arrested from Nassau for Salvage Car Garage Theft.

Bengal police clueless about abducted intelligence officer

KOLKATA – Police remain clueless about the whereabouts of an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer and a non-governmental organisation (NGO) worker believed to have been abducted by Maoists from West Bengal’s Purulia district Oct 23.

“We are trying all the options to bring them back safely. But we haven’t made any breakthrough yet,” said Zulfiqar Hasan, … Original article on : Bengal police clueless about abducted intelligence officer.