Crime Watch – Newsletter for November 6, 2010

India asks Nepal about clandestine Maoist training

KATHMANDU – The Indian government has taken up with the Nepal government the issue of Nepal’s former Maoist guerrillas providing arms and political training to India’s Maoists and has provided what it says are details about the training.

The Indian embassy in Kathmandu sent a letter to Nepal’s Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala, Home Minister Bhim … Original article on : India asks Nepal about clandestine Maoist training.

Yemeni court orders ‘forcible arrest’ of US-born cleric

SANA’A – A Yemeni state security court Saturday ordered the “forcible arrest” of US-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaqi, wanted by the US dead or alive for links to Al Qaeda.

The order was issued by the court’s presiding judge Mouhssein Alwan during the second hearing in the trial in absentia of al-Awlaqi who is charged with … Read more : Yemeni court orders ‘forcible arrest’ of US-born cleric.

US agencies forewarned about Headley’s terror ties

WASHINGTON – US authorities have found at least five cases in which intelligence agencies were warned that David Coleman Headley, a suspect in November 2008 Mumbai attacks, was training or working with Pakistani militants, a media report said Saturday.

According to the Washington Post, a review being conducted for the director of national intelligence (DNI) … Read this article on Gaea Times at : US agencies forewarned about Headley’s terror ties.

Oscar Grant-Johannes Mehserle Case Controversy Rages

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- The Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Robert J Perry sentenced former BART police officer, Johannes Mehserle to two years in prison in the Oscar Grant shooting case. The much awaited sentencing, raised the ire of the supporters who fought for the cause of justice for the victim. They found the … Read : Oscar Grant-Johannes Mehserle Case Controversy Rages.

Pakistan gives another 26/11 dossier to India

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Friday handed over to India its 13th dossier on the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, a day before US President Barack Obama’s India visit.

Rahul Kulshreshth, deputy high commissioner of India in Islamabad, was called to the Foreign Office Friday by Director General (South Asia) Afrasiab and handed over ‘Pakistan’s Dossier No.13′ about … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistan gives another 26/11 dossier to India.

Al Qaeda claims responsibility for parcel bomb plot

WASHINGTON – Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has claimed responsibility for the recently uncovered attempt to destroy cargo planes with parcel bombs, according to a private terrorism watchdog.

The Yemeni-based group, which is affiliated with Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda terrorist network, posted a statement on militant websites Friday claiming to be behind the … Read more »».

Over 90 killed in Pakistan terror bombings, plane crash (Intro Roundup)

ISLAMABAD – At least 93 people were killed and scores wounded in two terrorist attacks on mosques and a plane crash in Pakistan Friday.

At least 67 people were killed and over 100 wounded when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in a mosque near Kohat town in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, … Original article on : Over 90 killed in Pakistan terror bombings, plane crash (Intro Roundup).

Second Pakistan mosque blast kills five

ISLAMABAD – At least five people were killed and 36 others injured in a second mosque blast during Friday prayers in northwest Pakistan, officials said.

Senior Superintendent of Police Ijaz Khan said it was a “timer device that exploded when around 70 people were offering Isha (night) prayers” at a mosque in Bada Beer area …. Read the original article  : Second Pakistan mosque blast kills five.

Another mosque blast in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Another blast took place at a mosque in northwest Pakistan Friday, hours after a suicide bomb attack left at least 60 people dead in a mosque in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a media report said.

The latest blast occurred at a mosque in the Suleman Khel area of Peshawar, Geo TV reported, …. Source article  : Another mosque blast in Pakistan.

Family of Bengal’s abducted duo suspect Maoist hand

KOLKATA – Families of the two people abducted last month from Purulia district of West Bengal Friday refused to believe that Maoists were not involved in the crime, a day after the guerrillas denied they had kidnapped them.

“It is very surprising that the denial from the Maoists came Nov 4, 12 days after they … Read : Family of Bengal’s abducted duo suspect Maoist hand.

Danish police confirm German embassy parcel was harmless

COPENHAGEN/BERLIN – Danish bomb squad experts were called Friday to the German embassy to investigate a suspicious parcel there but quickly determined that the package was harmless.

Copenhagen police said the specialists, aided by sniffer dogs, examined the parcel in the embassy yard and determined that the package was not dangerous.
The package, which had …. Read the original article  : here.

Osama, Al Qaeda guide Yemen plots from Pakistan

WASHINGTON – Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), the Yemen-based group linked to the US-bound parcel bombs, was believed to have been provided strategic and philosophical guidance from Osama bin Laden and other Al Qaeda leaders from Pakistan.

According to the Wall Street Journal, increased communication and collaboration between Al Qaeda militants in Yemen … Read more »».

60 killed, over 100 wounded in Pakistan mosque blast (Second Lead)

ISLAMABAD – At least 60 people were killed and more than 100 injured Friday when a mosque was hit by a powerful blast by a suicide bomber near Kohat town in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, state television PTV reported.

The blast targeted a mosque in Darra Adam Khel area under Sapeena police station when … Read more »»».

35 killed in suicide blast in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – At least 35 people were killed and more than 60 injured Friday in a suicide attack at a mosque in northwest Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, state television PTV said.

The blast occurred in Akhurwal area in Darra Adam Khel near Kohat town.
“The blast targeted a mosque in a populated area in Sapeena … Read more >>.