Crime Watch – Newsletter for November 2, 2010

Each parcel bomb could have blown up 50 jets, say experts

LONDON – Each of the two parcel bombs mailed to US-based synagogues, which were detected on board flights in Britain and Dubai, contained enough explosives to blow up 50 jets, British experts said.

The capability of Al Qaeda’s latest weapons was revealed as British Home Secretary Theresa May confirmed that fanatics in Yemen who hatched … Read more : Each parcel bomb could have blown up 50 jets, say experts.

Yemen protests German ban on Yemeni flights

Sana’a,YEMEN/BERLIN – Yemen expressed “regret and surprise” Monday after Germany banned all flights from Yemen, describing the move as a “collective and illogical punishment” to the parcel bombs plot.

A ban by Germany on incoming parcels and other air cargo from Yemen was widened Monday into an exclusion from German airspace of all planes that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Parcel bomb addressed to Sarkozy found in Greece

LONDON – Greek police have detected explosive packages addressed to French President Nicolas Sarkozy and three foreign embassies in Athens, a media report said.

The France-bound booby-trapped device was found in the hands of two far-Left Greek militants after another parcel detonated at a courier company in the capital, the Sky News reported.
Other explosive … Original source on Gaea Times at : Parcel bomb addressed to Sarkozy found in Greece.

Young jihadi’s repatriation issue divides Canada

TORONTO – The bombing of the Air India Kanishka that killed all 329 people over the Atlantic did not exercise Canadians even for a day, but the conviction of a young Afghan-Canadian Sunday for killing an American medic in Afghanistan in 2002 has divided and outraged the country.

Toronto-born Omar Khadr, 23, the world’s first …. Original article  : Young jihadi’s repatriation issue divides Canada.

Pope deplores Baghdad church bloodbath

Rome, Nov 2 (IANS/AKI) Pope Benedict XVI Monday called for an end to the “absurd and ferocious violence against Christians in Iraq”.

He was speaking after more than 50 people died in an attack on a Catholic church in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. An Al Qaeda linked group claimed the attack in a message … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pope deplores Baghdad church bloodbath.

Young jihadi divides Canada

TORONTO – The bombing of the Air India Kanishka that killed all 329 people never exercised Canadians even for a day, but the conviction of a young Afghan-Canadian Sunday for killing an American medic in Afghanistan in 2002 has outraged and divided the country.

Toronto-born Omar Khadr, 24, the world’s first child soldier since World … Read more : Young jihadi divides Canada.

Six killed in separate attacks in Iraq

MOSUL – Six people were killed and 12 injured Monday in a series of attacks in Iraq’s northern city of Mosul, security sources said.

Three civilians were killed and six injured by a bomb blast targeting a police patrol in the district of Hay el Ba’ath.
An elderly man was killed and his daughter was … Read more : Six killed in separate attacks in Iraq.

The Accused On The Elizabeth Smart Kipnapping Evicted

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com) — Brian David Mitchell the man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting Elizabeth Smart after abducting her for 9 months was booted out from the Utah Court and the strange thing is that it is not the first time he has been booted off from a courts proceeding.
Brian David started to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : The Accused On The Elizabeth Smart Kipnapping Evicted.

Greek police intercept parcel bomb addressed to Sarkozy

ATHENS – Greek police said they arrested two suspects carrying a parcel bomb addressed to French President Nicolas Sarkozy Monday, after a similar package exploded earlier at a courier company in Athens.

Officials said they arrested two Greek men, aged 22 and 24, in central Athens after finding two explosive devices in their possession. One …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Greek police intercept parcel bomb addressed to Sarkozy.

3 suspected Babbar Khalsa terrorists arrested in Punjab

FATEHGARH SAHIB – Police Monday arrested three suspected Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorists from Bugga Kanchiya village in Fatehgarh Sahib district of the state.

We had secret information that terrorists will pass through this village in a car. Our special team laid a trap and intercepted the car. They were identified as Kulwinder Singh, Rashpal …. Original article  : 3 suspected Babbar Khalsa terrorists arrested in Punjab.

India says it’s pursuing Headley extradition

NEW DELHI – Ahead of US President Barack Obama’s visit, India Monday said it was still pursuing the possible extradition of American terrorist David Coleman Headley who has confessed his role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks blamed on the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

(Extradition) is an option and we will continue to pursue that option, Home … Read more >>.

Elizabeth Smart Kidnapper On Trial

SALT LAKE CITY (GaeaTimes.com) After 8 years of delay, the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case might finally see justice being served as the jury selection starts today. If convicted, the man accused of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart 8 years ago could spend the rest of his life in prison. The trial has received huge media attention … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Elizabeth Smart Kidnapper On Trial.

Al Qaeda man gave tip-off on Yemen cargo bombs

LONDON – A former Al Qaeda member provided the pivotal information that led investigators to a pair of explosives-laden cargo packages last week, Britain’s BBC reported Monday.

Jaber al-Faifi turned himself in to authorities in Saudi Arabia two weeks ago, the broadcaster quoted unidentified officials as saying. Remorse then led him to divulge the information … Original source on Gaea Times at : Al Qaeda man gave tip-off on Yemen cargo bombs.

US didn’t share Headley’s name till a year after 26/11: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – The US had not mentioned Pakistani American terror suspect David Headley in its intelligence sharing with India until a year after the 2008 Mumbai attack, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Monday, adding that the two governments were working on a new terror cooperation initiative.

The home minister, however, said intelligence cooperation … Read this article on Gaea Times at : US didn’t share Headley’s name till a year after 26/11: Chidambaram.

Security grid warns of terror strikes in Kashmir

JAMMU – Terrorists may try to disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of US President Barack Obama’s India visit beginning Saturday, the top security grid of the state warned Monday.

Senior security officials, including from the army, paramilitary and police, in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for intensified vigil ahead …. Source  : Security grid warns of terror strikes in Kashmir.

Two policemen die, 12 hurt in Pakistan suicide bomb attack

ISLAMABAD – Two policemen were killed and 12 others, including 10 policemen, were injured in a suicide bomb attack Monday on a police check-post in northwest Pakistan.

The attack took place in the Mansoor Shah police lines in the Swabi district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
District police officer (DPO) Abdullah Khan said … Read : Two policemen die, 12 hurt in Pakistan suicide bomb attack.

Osama Bin Laden’s Message Fails To Deter France

PARIS, FRANCE (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that the French government is in no mood to cow down in the wake of the terror threats that it is facing from Osama Bin Laden. French president Nicolas Sarkozy said at the European Union summit in Brussels that the threatening message that has come to light and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Osama Bin Laden’s Message Fails To Deter France.

Baghdad’s Hostage Crisis Ends

BAGHDAD, IRAQ (GaeaTimes.com)- The hostage situation in a Catholic church in Central Baghdad was brought under control on Sunday by Iraqi security forces which finally brought to an end to a stand-off that lasted for hours. The Iraqi police officials have confirmed that as many as 37 people have lost their lives in the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Baghdad’s Hostage Crisis Ends.

Toll in Baghdad church seizure reaches 52 (Second Lead)

BAGHDAD – At least 52 people were killed and 70 injured after Iraqi forces stormed a Baghdad church where militants were holding dozens of worshippers hostage, witnesses said Monday.

In the incident, which unfolded Sunday evening during services, two priests were killed, local residents said.
A person who was inside the church said that at … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Toll in Baghdad church seizure reaches 52 (Second Lead).

Will kill 20 people for every Bodo killed, threatens NDFB

GUWAHATI – The outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Monday threatened to kill 20 or more people for every one of its cadres killed by security forces, a warning that has triggered security jitters in Assam.

From today onwards, if any innocent NDFB cadres were killed by Indian forces in the name of fake …. Read the original article  : Will kill 20 people for every Bodo killed, threatens NDFB.