Crime Watch – Monthly Newsletter December 2010

‘Child soldier’ Khadr gets 40-year jail at Guantanamo

TORONTO – Afghan Canadian Omar Khadr, the only child soldier and last western prisoner held at Guantanamo, has been sentenced to 40 years in jail for killing a US medic in Afghanistan in 2002.

Twenty-four-year-old Khadr, whose father was a close aide of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, was 15 when he was arrested … Read : ‘Child soldier’ Khadr gets 40-year jail at Guantanamo.

22 killed in Iraq church seizure: Report

LONDON/WASHINGTON – At least 10 hostages and 12 others were killed Sunday night after Iraqi forces stormed a Christian church where militants had taken dozens of people hostage, according to a newspaper report.

London’s Guardian newspaper, whose reporter was on the scene of the hostage seizure, also wrote that 30 hostages had been injured.
Seven … Read more : 22 killed in Iraq church seizure: Report.

Several hostages killed in Iraq church seizure

BAGHDAD – Several hostages were dead Sunday after Iraqi forces stormed a Christian church where five militants had taken dozens of people hostage, Iraq’s Defence Minister Abdul-Qadir Mohammed Al-Obeidi said.

“A limited number of victims fell” when militants entered the church and some explosive devices went off, he said. He would not specify the number … Read more »»».

Suspect in parcel bomb plot released by Yemen police

LONDON/SANA’A – Yemen police Sunday released a university student arrested the day before on suspicion of having links to two parcels containing explosives found on US-bound flights, a security source said.

Hanan Mohamed al-Sanawy, 22, a computer science student “was released after investigations showed that she was the wrong person,” the source told the German … Original source on Gaea Times at : Suspect in parcel bomb plot released by Yemen police.

Al Qaeda militants hold hostages in Baghdad church

BAGHDAD – Members of the Al Qaeda-affiliated Islamic State of Iraq were holding hostages inside a church in central Baghdad Sunday and threatened to kill them if security forces, who have surrounded the building, tried to enter.

“An armed attack targeted the Sayedat al-Najah Church in al-Karrada, central Baghdad,” Qassem Atta, spokesman for Baghdad Operations … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Al Qaeda militants hold hostages in Baghdad church.

Yemen bomb went on two passenger jets: Qatar Airways

LONDON – Qatar Airways Sunday said one of the two bombs sent through parcels from Yemen and addressed to Chicago-based synagogues, which were detected on cargo planes in Dubai and Britain, was ferried on two passenger flights in the Middle East.

A package containing explosives hidden in a printer cartridge arrived in Qatar Airways’ hub …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Yemen bomb went on two passenger jets: Qatar Airways.

Six killed by car bomb in Baghdad

BAGHDAD – Six people were killed and four injured in a car bomb attack in northern Baghdad Sunday, a police source said.

“A car parked in a garage near a police station exploded, killing six people, including policemen, and injuring four others,” the source said.
The explosion caused sever damage to a number of cars …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Six killed by car bomb in Baghdad.

32 injured in Istanbul suicide bombing

ISTANBUL – A suicide bomb attack in front of a police station in central Istanbul injured 32 people Sunday, 17 of them passers-by, the city’s police chief said.

The attacker had tried to force his way on to a police bus in Taksim Square, but was pushed aside before he could detonate his explosives, Huseyin …. Original article  : 32 injured in Istanbul suicide bombing.

Sweep of arrests in Yemen as government decries ‘hype’

SANA’A – Yemeni security forces Sunday arrested an undisclosed number of people said to have information regarding US-bound packages that contained explosive materials, security officials announced.

Security forces said they found the detainees by inspecting the phone records of Hanan Mohamed al-Sanawy, a female university student arrested late Saturday on suspicion of having sent the … Read : Sweep of arrests in Yemen as government decries ‘hype’.

Afghan, NATO forces kill 17 suspected militants

KABUL – A provincial official in Afghanistan Sunday claimed 17 suspected Taliban militants were killed in a joint Afghan and NATO operation in the south of the country, where a blast killed a policeman and a civilian.

Acting on tip-off provided by an intelligence agent, the combined forces confronted a group of suspected militants in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Qatar Airways shipped Yemen parcel with explosives

DOHA – Qatar Airways confirmed Sunday that it had shipped US-bound parcels that originated in Yemen and were found to contain explosive materials, state-run media in the Gulf country reported.

The airline, however, charged that responsibility for cargo inspections lies with the country of origin and not with transit countries.
The statement came two days …. Source article  : Qatar Airways shipped Yemen parcel with explosives.

UAE condemns Turkey suicide blast

Abu Dhabi, Oct 31 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirate (UAE) condemned the suicide bombing in Turkey, which injured 22 people Sunday, as “a coward terrorist act”.

A statement by the UAE foreign ministry described the attack as “a coward terrorist act” and said it stands by the Turkish government and people against terrorist attacks that … Read more >>>.

22 injured in Turkey explosion

ISTANBUL – At least 22 people were injured in an explosion triggered by a suicide bomber in this capital city of Turkey Sunday.

The bombing occurred at the central Taksim Square of the city, in which 12 civilians and 10 policemen were injured, Xinhua quoted Istanbul Governor Avni Mutlu as saying.
Istanbul Police Chief …. Original source  : 22 injured in Turkey explosion.

Three suspected terrorists arrested near Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – Security agencies in Pakistan Sunday arrested three suspected terrorists in Wah Cantonment, 30 km from Islamabad.

Sources said banned chemicals, latest firearms and other sensitive materials were recovered from the arrested trio. “The arrested trio is also believed to be involved in looting and setting NATO containers on fire,” they said.
The …. Source article  : Three suspected terrorists arrested near Islamabad.

NGOs supporting Maoists under scanner in Jharkhand

RANCHI – The Jharkhand government has put a large number of voluntary organisations in in the state under the scanner for their alleged soft corner for Maoists or for promoting illegal activities of the Leftist rebels.

Government sources told IANS that a letter was sent early this month to the administrations of Maoist-hit districts to …. Original article  : NGOs supporting Maoists under scanner in Jharkhand.

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.

Parasnath hills: A synthesis of peace and violence

GIRIDIH – They are home to Jain temples where pilgrims come to pay homage, but they are also a safe hideout for Maoist rebels. Jharkhand’s Parasnath hills are home to two contrasting worlds – one that spreads the word of peace and the other that walks the path of violence.

The hills, where 20 Jain …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Parasnath hills: A synthesis of peace and violence.

Over 100 dead in Baghdad blasts

BAGHDAD – More than 100 people were killed and at least 200 injured in a series of car bombings, suicide bombings and explosions from improvised devices that rocked the Iraqi capital Tuesday, security sources and witnesses said.

The blasts – 21 in all – targeted cafes, restaurants and popular markets. Eleven of them were car …. Read the original article  : here.

Yemen seeks US help to ease European flight curbs

SANA’A – Yemen Tuesday asked the US for help in convincing European countries to ease flight restrictions imposed in the wake of a foiled bomb plot involving US-bound parcels flown out from Sana’a, the Saba news agency reported.

Last week’s discovery of a pair of printer cartridges loaded with explosives on two cargo flights renewed …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bomb found in package at Merkel’s office

BERLIN – A suspicious package intercepted Tuesday at German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s office was confirmed to contain explosives, media reported.

High-level security experts told the daily Berliner Morgenpost that the package contained an as yet unknown explosive mechanism that could have detonated.
Government spokesman Steffen Seibert said the package was spotted during a routine check … Read more >>.

Gunman sparks panic in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – A gunman reported to be “mentally sick” opened indiscriminate gunfire from a car here Tuesday, triggering panic, a media report said.

The incident took place in F-11 Markaz area, Online news agency said. The man escaped.
…. Original source  : Gunman sparks panic in Islamabad.

Blast damages rail track in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A powerful blast damaged a railway track near Pakistan’s Hyderabad city Tuesday, affecting train services to Karachi, a media report said. No casualties were reported.

Rail traffic was restored after repairs were carried out, Geo News said. The explosion took place in Tando Jam town.
Two blasts Monday had damaged rail tracks between … Read more : Blast damages rail track in Pakistan.

Series of bomb attacks target embassies in Athens (Second Lead)

ATHENS – A bomb exploded Tuesday outside the Swiss Embassy in Athens while Greek police later detonated a series of suspect packages addressed to at least four other embassies.

Swiss Embassy officials said the small bomb exploded after an individual on a motorbike threw a package into the embassy’s garden.
A parcel bomb addressed to …. Source article  : Series of bomb attacks target embassies in Athens (Second Lead).

Iran Plans to Execute Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani in Stoning Case

Human Rights Commission is warning Iran’s plan to execute a woman whose sentence to stoning has drawn international condemnation.
Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani awaiting a case in court for allegedly killing her husband. According to Mina Ahadi of the International Committees Against Execution & Stoning, Sakineh has managed to get international awareness that rises hope for … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Iran Plans to Execute Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani in Stoning Case.

Headley access given by US unprecedented: Menon

NEW DELHI – Days before US President Barack Obama’s visit here, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon Tuesday downplayed the row over 26/11 intelligence sharing by the US pointing out that access given by Washington to the Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley was “unprecedented”.

“In India, (there is a debate on) how much did the US know …. Original source  : Headley access given by US unprecedented: Menon.

Australia, Britain warn of Philippine travel

MANILA – Australia and Britain Tuesday warned against travelling to the Philippines over fears of an imminent terrorist attack after a parcel bomb scare in the US.

“Reliable reports indicate that terrorist attacks may be imminent in Manila, including places frequented by foreigners, such as large shopping malls and convention centres,” the Australian travel advisory … Read : Australia, Britain warn of Philippine travel.

Yemen begins massive hunt for Al Qaeda bomb maker, cleric

SANA’A – Yemeni forces Tuesday launched a massive operation against hideouts of Al Qaeda in two provinces east of the capital Sana’a in a bid to capture a Saudi bomb maker and a US-born cleric wanted by Washington, a senior government official said.

The official told DPA the operation in the provinces of Marib and …. Source article  : Yemen begins massive hunt for Al Qaeda bomb maker, cleric.

Maoist and close aide arrested in West Bengal

KOLKATA – A Maoist and his close aide were Thursday arrested from West Bengal’s Bankura district, police said.

“Roben Tudu, a member of Ranibandh squad (of Maoists), and his close aide Chitta Ranjan Murmu were arrested from 12-Mile forest in the district. Explosives were also recovered from them,” Bankura police superintendent Pranav Kumar told IANS [..] Read the original article: here.

Sri Lankan Tamil held in Canada for war crimes

TORONTO – A Tamil asylum seeker has been arrested in Canada for war crimes.

The migrant is one of the 492 Sri Lankan Tamils who were smuggled into Vancouver in August on a ship from Thailand.
The accused is under detention in Vancouver and faces deportation to Sri Lanka if charges of war crimes against …. Source article  : Sri Lankan Tamil held in Canada for war crimes.

Maoists injure 13 policemen in Bengal

KOLKATA – A police team that raided a Maoist meeting in West Bengal’s Midnapore district early Thursday was attacked by the rebels with bricks and batons. Thirteen police personnel were injured in the counter-attack.

A police team, acting on a tip-off, conducted a raid at Chunapara area of Sankrail in Jhargram sub-division, where the Maoists …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Maoists injure 13 policemen in Bengal.

Four Maoists killed in Orissa gun battle

BHUBANESWAR – Four Maoists were killed in a gun battle with the police in a forested area of Orissa’s Malkangiri district Thursday, police said.

District Superintendent of Police Anirudha Kumar Singh said that after a tip-off that Maoists were hiding near Karlakuta village, police raided the place.
“Some police personals sustained minor injuries in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Four Maoists killed in Orissa gun battle.

Glasgow airport evacuated after suspicious package found

LONDON – Parts of Scotland’s Glasgow airport were evacuated after a suspicious package was found, a media report said.

According to the Daily Telegraph, bomb disposal squads were called to the scene Wednesday, a spokesman for the airport said.
The package was found at around 1955 GMT in the security area where passengers …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Glasgow airport evacuated after suspicious package found.

Suspect linked to cargo plot group held in Britain

LONDON – A member of the Al Qaeda-linked terror group suspected of being behind the recent cargo plane bomb plot was arrested in Britain earlier this year, the government said Wednesday.

Home Secretary Theresa May said the suspect, whom she did not name, was arrested in February on suspicion of having planned an attack in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Suspect linked to cargo plot group held in Britain.

Britain asks US to ban online hate videos

LONDON – Britain has asked the US to shut down all the websites containing videos with hate speeches of the leaders of Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups.

Britain’s Security Minister Baroness Neville-Jones said the websites which try to radicalise members of the public would “categorically not be allowed in the UK” and would be …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Britain asks US to ban online hate videos.

Three landmines recovered in Jharkhand

RANCHI – Three landmines were recovered from the outskirts of Ranchi during anti-Maoist operations Wednesday, police said.

The landmines, including one remote-controlled claymore landmine, were recovered from the jungle areas of Bundu, some 45 km from here. The weight of the landmines varies from 20 kg to 40 kg.
It was a joint search …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

India on alert over parcel bombs

NEW DELHI – India Wednesday sounded an alert at all air and sea ports to closely check all overseas shipments coming into the country following detection of two parcel bombs at Athens and London airports, and a third in Berlin.

Sources said that the union home ministry has directed the postal department to … Original article on : India on alert over parcel bombs.

Elizabeth Smart: A Victim of Sexual Assault waiting for Justice Since 2002

SALT LAKE CITY (GaeaTimes.com) — The judge associated with the case of Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case, Has asked the lawyers to speed up their action of questioning jurors. Elizabeth Smart is a victim of sexual assault by Brian David Mitchell.

The incident happened in June 2002 when Elizabeth, then 14 years old. Her family filed a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Elizabeth Smart: A Victim of Sexual Assault waiting for Justice Since 2002.

Meghalaya official untraced for over a month

SHILLONG – It has been over a month since a state transport officer and his driver were kidnapped by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in Meghalaya but even now the police have no idea of their whereabouts, an official said Wednesday.

Five armed men of the GNLA Sep 30 kidnapped Rominus Syngkon, district transport …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Toll in Baghdad bombings reaches 64

BAGHDAD – At least 64 people were killed and 360 wounded, according to the Iraqi Minister of Health Wednesday, from a series of attacks that targeted mostly Shiite neighbourhoods throughout the Iraqi capital overnight.

A series of car bombings, suicide bombings, mortar attacks and explosions from improvised devices rocked Baghdad and forced many residents to … Original article on : Toll in Baghdad bombings reaches 64.

Greece stops all overseas air shipments after bombs found

ATHENS – Greece stopped all overseas air shipments of mail and packages for 48 hours Wednesday following a wave of parcel bomb attacks at embassies, believed to be the work of far-left militants.

The blasts came as a cargo plane from Athens was forced to land at Bologna airport after Italian authorities were notified that … Read more »»».

Four Maoists arrested after gunfight in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – Four Maoists were arrested after a gunfight in Orissa’s Gajapati district Friday, police said.

“Police spotted a Maoist camp in a forested area near the district’s Adaba area. They retaliated after the rebels fired at them,” District Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Arora told IANS.
Four rebels, aged between 20-35, were captured after the …. Original article  : Four Maoists arrested after gunfight in Orissa.

Maoists kill two in Bihar

PATNA – Maoists shot dead two people and seriously injured three in a Bihar village early Friday, police said.

“A group of armed Maoists surrounded Baratand village in Banka district and opened fire. Two people were killed and three seriously injured,” a police official said.
“The injured were admitted to a hospital,” he added.
… Read more : Maoists kill two in Bihar.

US slaps sanctions on LeT, JeM

WASHINGTON – On the eve of US President Barack Obama’s visit to India, the US treasury has slapped sanctions on the financial and support networks of Pakistan-based terror oytfits Lashkar-e-Taeba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

The treasury also targeted Azam Cheema, who helped train operatives for the November 2008 Mumbai attacks and was the “mastermind” behind [..] Read the original article: here.

Three GNLA rebels arrested

SHILLONG – Meghalaya police Thursday arrested three top rebels of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in western Meghalaya, police said.

Albin Ch Momin alias Gracepa, Johan T. Sangma and Rakesh T. Sangma, who are from the intelligence wing of the GNLA, were arrested from Williamnagar, the district headquarters of East Garo Hills.
“All [..] Read the original article: here.

LTTE member arrested in Germany

BERLIN – Germany has arrested an alleged member of the former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), an armed Sri Lanka group, on terrorism charges, prosecutors said in Karlsruhe.

The German national, 35, was arrested the previous day at Dusseldorf Airport when he arrived by plane from Madagascar, which had deported him. His name has … Read more »».

Bomb was only 17 minutes away from detonation: French minister

PARIS – One of the parcel bombs from Yemen found on US-bound cargo flights last week was only 17 minutes away from exploding when it was defused, French Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux said Thursday.

Two booby-trapped printer cartridges, suspected of having been prepared by people with links to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), …. Read the original article  : Bomb was only 17 minutes away from detonation: French minister.

Over 100 Taliban militants surrender in Afghanistan

KABUL – Over 100 Taliban militants have laid down arms and surrendered to the government in Afghanistan over the past few weeks, a senior police official has said.

“More than 100 armed anti-government militants, including several key commanders, have laid down their weapons and joined the peace process in Kunduz, Takhar, Baghlan and Faryab provinces …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Over 100 Taliban militants surrender in Afghanistan.

Greek police detonate French Embassy package

ATHENS – Bomb experts in Athens Thursday detonated a suspicious package addressed to the French Embassy, amid a wave of mail bombings that have targeted diplomatic institutions in the Greek capital and European leaders, reports said.

Police also detected another three suspicious packages at a courier company in the Athens suburb of Markopoulo.
Officials said …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Greek police detonate French Embassy package.

Maoists deny abducting intelligence officer in West Bengal

KOLKATA – Maoist guerrillas Thursday denied their involvement in the abduction of an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer and a non-governmental organisation (NGO) activist from West Bengal’s Purulia district last month.

“We have come to know from the media that an intelligence branch inspector and a school teacher have been abducted. But we are not involved,” …. Original source  : Maoists deny abducting intelligence officer in West Bengal.

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 >>.

US sends drones to hunt for Al Qaeda in Yemen

WASHINGTON – The US has deployed drones to hunt down Al Qaeda militants in Yemen for the first time in years, said US officials.

The use of unmanned spy plane is part of a campaign against an Al Qaeda branch that has claimed responsibility for several terror attempts on US targets, including the two parcel …. Original article  : US sends drones to hunt for Al Qaeda in Yemen.

Abducted JD-U worker’s body found in Bihar

PATNA – The body of a worker of Bihar’s ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U), who was abducted by the Maoists, was found in Gaya district early Sunday, police said.

The body of Amrendra Prasad, one of the two JD-U workers abducted by the guerrillas, was found near a village in Gaya, about 100 km from here. … Read more : Abducted JD-U worker’s body found in Bihar.

Al Qaeda targets Christmas, plans to make toy bomb

LONDON – Al Qaeda’s bomb makers are believed to be planting explosives in Christmas toys bound for Europe and the US that would be timed to explode once they are in stores, a media report said Sunday.

British intelligence agencies believe Al Qaeda’s warlords, including its chief bomb maker Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri in Yemen, plan … Read more >>.

No terror camps in Pakistani Kashmir: Minister

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has rejected a recent media report that spoke about the existence of terrorist training camps in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Foreign office spokesman Abdul Basit Saturday termed the report in the British media as “baseless and malicious”, Online news agency reported.
He said such “groundless reports” are aimed at “undermining the legitimate struggle of …. Read the original article  : No terror camps in Pakistani Kashmir: Minister.

Saudis warned US of attack before mail bomb plots

WASHINGTON – Weeks before two mail bombs were detected in cargo flights in Britain and Dubai, Saudi intelligence officials warned America about the Yemen-based Al Qaeda militants’ plot, European and US officials have said.

Saudi intelligence officials warned the US in early October that Al Qaeda in Yemen was planning a terrorist attack using one …. Original article  : Saudis warned US of attack before mail bomb plots.

Pakistan Taliban claim responsibility for mosque attack

Islamabad, Nov 6 (IANS/AKI) Taliban militants have claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb attack on a mosque in northwest Pakistan in which over 60 people were killed, saying their target was the “peace council members”.

Taliban commander Tariq Afridi claimed that the outfit has carried out the Friday’s attack near Kohat town to target the … Read more : Pakistan Taliban claim responsibility for mosque attack.

India-US to deepen counter-terror cooperation: Obama (Second Lead)

MUMBAI – US President Barack Obama Saturday said he looked forward to deepening counter-terror cooperation with India and described Mumbai’s landmark Taj hotel, ravaged by terrorists two years ago, as “a symbol of strength and resolve.”

“I look forward to deepening counter-terror cooperation when I meet Prime Minister (Manmohan) Singh,” Obama said to families … Read : India-US to deepen counter-terror cooperation: Obama (Second Lead).

We’ll always remember 26/11: Obama writes in Taj guest book

MUMBAI – “We will always remember the events of 26/11; not only the sorrow, but also the courage and humanity that was displayed that day,” wrote US President Barack Obama in the guest book at the Taj here.

Obama wrote his comment in the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel guest book after paying respect …. Original source  : We’ll always remember 26/11: Obama writes in Taj guest book.

26/11 failed, says Obama, paying homage to victims

MUMBAI – US President Barack Obama Saturday called Mumbai “a symbol of incredible optimism” as he paid homage to victims of the 2008 terror attack, saying the terrorists “failed” to demoralize India.

“Here in Mumbai, the diversity that is India’s strength was in full display… Those who attacked Mumbai wanted to demoralise this city …. Source  : 26/11 failed, says Obama, paying homage to victims.

India, US to deepen counter-terror cooperation: Obama

MUMBAI – US President Barack Obama Saturday said he looked forward to deepening counter-terror cooperation with India.

“I look forward to deepening counter-terror cooperation when I meet Prime Minister (Manmohan) Singh,” Obama said after signing the visitors’ book at the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel here.
India and the US were working more …. Original article  : India, US to deepen counter-terror cooperation: Obama.

Obama pays homage to Mumbai terror victims

MUMBAI – US President Barack Obama Saturday paid homage to victims of the Mumbai terror attack of 2008, saying those who organised it needed to be punished.

Addressing families of some of the dead at the Taj Mahal and Palace Tower Hotel, one of the targets of the Pakistani terrorists, Obama said he “will never …. Original source  : Obama pays homage to Mumbai terror victims.

Toll in Iraq attack downgraded to seven (Second Lead)

KARBALA – The death toll in a car bombing in the holy Shiite Iraqi city of Karbala was only seven, medical sources said Monday – contradicting an earlier police toll of 48.

The seven dead were Iranian pilgrims. Another 45 people were injured including 20 Iranian pilgrims.
Police sources earlier said that 48 people were …. Original source  : Toll in Iraq attack downgraded to seven (Second Lead).

Pakistan ‘happy’ about Obama’s India visit: Qureshi

NEW DELHI – Pakistan was “not at all feeling marginalized” about US President Barack Obama’s visit to India but was happy about it, the country’s Foreign Miniser Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Monday and added that it was committed to dismantling terror networks.

Stressing that “dialogue (with India) is the need of the hour”, Qureshi told … Read more >>>.

India, US agree to work closely to tackle terror

NEW DELHI – India and the US have agreed to work more closely on counter-terrorism measures by deepening their dialogue on homeland security, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday at a joint news conference with President Barack Obama

I convey my gratitude to the president for the cooperation we have received in our counter-terrorism …. Read the original article  : India, US agree to work closely to tackle terror.

India, US to start dialogue on security: PM

NEW DELHI – India and the US have decided to start a new homeland security dialogue to deepen their cooperation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.

Manmohan Singh said at a joint press conference that he had conveyed to US President Barack Obama India’s gratitude for the help the US provided in counter-terrorism measures post … Read more »»».

Protesting Obama visit, Maoists hit poll-bound Bihar

PATNA – Maoists in Bihar blew up a railway track and torched trucks and mobile phone towers to protest US President Barack Obama’s visit to India. The violence comes ahead of the penultimate round of the Bihar assembly elections Tuesday.

The rebels blasted the railway track near Kurhani railway station in the Hajipur-Muzaffarpur section …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

48 killed in Iraq car bombing

KARBALA – At least 48 people were killed and 16 injured in a car bombing on a crowded street near a mosque in the central Iraqi city of Karbala, police said.

The bomb exploded on Bab-Toueiraj street near the Imam Abbas mosque in Karbala, about 118 km south of Baghdad, police sources said.
Police imposed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 48 killed in Iraq car bombing.

Chhatisgarh hikes security for Maoist shutdown

RAIPUR – Security was Monday stepped up along highways, key roads and railway tracks in Chhattisgarh, one of the worst hit by Maoist militancy, as the rebels called for a shutdown to protest US President Barack Obama’s India visit, officials said.

“The presence of security forces has been strengthened in areas vulnerable to Maoist attacks, …. Source article  : Chhatisgarh hikes security for Maoist shutdown.

Maoists blow up school to protest Obama visit

BHUBANESWAR – Maoist guerrillas Monday blew up a newly constructed school building in Orissa’s Malkangiri district to protest US President Barack Obama’s India visit, police said. No one was injured.

Around 30-40 rebels blew up the double-storey school building at Gomphakunda village, some 55 km from the district headquarters of Malkangiri. No one was inside … Read more »».

Mumbai attack undermined peace efforts: Zardari

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has admitted that Mumbai terror attack has undermined efforts for peace and said his government is “cooperating in unearthing and bringing to justice the perpetrators of militant acts”.

“The democratic civil government went out of the way in our peace overtures towards India. It would have been most … Read more : Mumbai attack undermined peace efforts: Zardari.

Osama bin Laden not hiding in Afghanistan: Minister

KABUL – Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden is not hiding inside Afghanistan, an Afghan cabinet minister has said.

Foreign Minister Zalmay Rasoul Sunday denied having any knowledge of the terrorist leader’s whereabouts, saying: “Regarding bin Laden, I can say he is not in Afghanistan, because if he was in Afghanistan, he would have been … Original article on : Osama bin Laden not hiding in Afghanistan: Minister.

Maoist trigger blasts to protest Obama visit

RANCHI – Maoists triggered blasts at a railway station and two government buildings in Jharkhand while enforcing a shutdown to protest US President Barack Obama’s India visit, police said Monday. The rebels also abducted a railway official.

Maoist guerrillas blasted a portion of Satbahani railway station in Palamau district, some 170 km from Ranchi, late … Original source on Gaea Times at : Maoist trigger blasts to protest Obama visit.

US drone strikes kill 13 in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – At least 13 people, including nine militants, were killed in two US drone attacks in northwest Pakistan Sunday, a media report said.

The strikes took place in the North Waziristan tribal area of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
A drone fired five missiles at a vehicle in the Zarmada Khel area of … Read more >>.

Round Table Pizza Witnesses Second Robbery

CONCORD (GaeaTimes.com)- It is the second time that the same restaurant got subjected to the second robbery case within a span of a month. Round Table Pizza restaurant, located at the 2900 block of Treat Boulevard in Concord went under a state of turmoil when two armed criminals invaded the restaurant at about 8:56 p.m. … Original article on : Round Table Pizza Witnesses Second Robbery.

Oakland Riots: 152 Arrested

OAKLAND (GaeaTimes.com)- The figures just seem to go up of the number of people arrested in the Oakland riots that were sparked by the Mehserle sentencing on Friday. In what turned out to be a peace rally gone terribly wrong, the riots caused heavy damage to cars and shops. Latest reports indicate that there … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Oakland Riots: 152 Arrested.

Maoist bomb kills trooper in Jharkhand

RANCHI – A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed when a bomb planted by Maoists exploded in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district Sunday, police said.

The CRPF personnel were on a search operation on Jhumra hills in the district, around 160 km from here, when they spotted a Maoist flag near Jamunia Jora village.
Trooper …. Read the original article  : Maoist bomb kills trooper in Jharkhand.

A poster war against Taliban

ISLAMABAD – A village in Pakistan’s Swat district has decided to pay back the Taliban in the same coin – by pasting posters against the militants after they put up posters opposed to the village defence committee.

Militants Monday displayed posters against the Bara Bandai village committee members.
Head of the village defence committee Idrees …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : A poster war against Taliban.

Tribal outfit strikes again, Assam death toll is 22

GUWAHATI – Tribal separatists continued their killing spree in Assam Tuesday, gunning down two more non-tribals and taking the death toll in overnight serial attacks to 22, police said.

Militants of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Tuesday afternoon attacked and killed two people near Ultapani village in Kokrajhar district, about 260 km … Read more >>.

Bobby Tillman Beaten To Death

ATLANTA (GaeaTimes.com)- Bobby Tillman, an 18 year old boy was beaten to death last Saturday by four other teens outside his home in Atlanta, Georgia. A reputed media source reported that the barbaric killing took place when one of the teens said that he would start a fight with the next person who passes … Read more »»».

Afghan war could spill over into Pakistan, India, warns daily

ISLAMABAD – Islamabad and New Delhi need to give peace a chance as “a civil war in Afghanistan post-US withdrawal…will spill over into both Pakistan and India, leading to a widening of the war”, a Pakistani daily said.

In an editorial, the Daily Times said Tuesday: “President (Barack) Obamas observations during his visit to India …. Original source  : Afghan war could spill over into Pakistan, India, warns daily.

Pakistan not playing effective role in terror war: Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD – Afghanistan Monday said that Pakistan has not yet played “a very effective role” in the war against terror.

Waheed Omer, a spokesman for Afghan President Hamid Karzai, said: The stance of the Afghan government has always been this: Pakistan can play a very effective role in bringing peace to Afghanistan, the region and …. Source  : Pakistan not playing effective role in terror war: Afghanistan.

Information on Headley not `sufficiently established’: US

WASHINGTON – Washington did not pass on information about Pakistani American David Headley to India before the 2008 Mumbai attacks because it was not “sufficiently established” that he was plotting a terrorist attack in India, says US intelligence chief James Clapper.

Defending the US intelligence agencies, the director of National Intelligence Monday acknowledged that the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Information on Headley not `sufficiently established’: US.

NDFB owns up as Assam attack toll mounts to 20

GUWAHATI – In an overnight orgy of violence in Assam, the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) launched a coordinated strike killing 20 people, most of them Hindi speakers, and wounding eight in seven separate attacks.

The NDFB Tuesday claimed responsibility for the attacks that spanned over four hours, beginning 5.30 p.m. Monday, and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : NDFB owns up as Assam attack toll mounts to 20.

Elizabeth Smart Testifies

SALT LAKE CITY (GaeaTimes.com)- After 8 years of delay, the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case might finally see justice and if convicted Brian David Mitchell, the man accused of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart 8 years ago could spend the rest of his life in prison. On Monday, Elizabeth Smart gave an unflinching account of herself as …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bodo tribals massacre 18 Hindi speakers (Second Lead)

GUWAHATI – Assam’s fragile peace was shattered Monday when tribal separatists killed at least 18 Hindi-speaking people, including eight bus passengers, in three separate attacks in the northeastern state of Assam, officials said.

Eight people were also injured in the attacks.
A police spokesperson said heavily armed militants of the outlawed National Democratic Front of … Original article on : Bodo tribals massacre 18 Hindi speakers (Second Lead).

Maudany’s jail stay extended till Nov 22

BANGALORE – The jail stay of Peoples Democratic Party head Abdul Nasir Maudany, an accused in the 2008 serial blasts in Bangalore, was Monday extended till Nov 22 by a court here.

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Venkatesh Hulagi ordered the extension of judicial custody of Maudany, who has been in Bangalore’s main jail since Aug … Read more : Maudany’s jail stay extended till Nov 22.

Assam peace broken; Bodo tribals massacre 14 Hindi speakers

GUWAHATI – Assam’s fragile peace was shattered Monday when tribal separatists killed at least 14 Hindi-speaking people, including eight bus passengers, in three separate attacks in the northeastern state of Assam, officials said.

A police spokesperson said heavily armed militants of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) fired at a bus near Bhoimari …. Original article  : Assam peace broken; Bodo tribals massacre 14 Hindi speakers.

David Cassidy arrested for Drunk Driving

FLORIDA (GaeaTimes.com) — David Cassidy, the famed singer and star of the 1970 TV show “The Partridge Family” has been arrested for drunk driving in the Florida Highway after blowing .14 on the breathalyzer.
The 60-year-old singer was caught on Wednesday evening for driving recklessly round and about the traffic on the road near Fort … Original source on Gaea Times at : David Cassidy arrested for Drunk Driving.

Separatists kill 13 Hindi-speaking people in Assam

GUWAHATI – Tribal separatists killed at least 13 Hindi-speaking people, including eight bus passengers, in two separate attacks in Assam Monday, officials said.

Both the incidents took place in the northern district of Sonitpur, police said.
…. Read the original article  : here.

Separatists attack passenger bus in Assam, abduct six

GUWAHATI – Militants of the outlawed tribal separatist group National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Monday attacked a passenger bus in Assam and abducted six people, police said.

Heavily armed NDFB militants fired at a passenger bus near Bhoimari village in Sonitpur district, about 250 km north of Guwahati, police said.
“The militants fired … Read more : Separatists attack passenger bus in Assam, abduct six.

End terrorist safe havens, Obama tells Pakistan

NEW DELHI – The US has made it clear to Pakistani leaders that all terrorist safe havens must end, President Barack Obama said Monday.
Addressing members of Indian parliament, he also said — to thunderous applause — that the terrorists behind the Mumbai terrorist attack of 2008 should be brought to justice.
He said … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : End terrorist safe havens, Obama tells Pakistan.

NATO soldier, 15 insurgents killed in Afghan clashes

KABUL – A roadside bomb killed a NATO soldier in eastern Afghanistan, while 15 suspected Taliban militants and two civilians died elsewhere in the country, officials said Monday.
The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force said a roadside bomb killed one of its soldiers Monday in the east of the country.
The military did not …. Source  : NATO soldier, 15 insurgents killed in Afghan clashes.

Maoist violence in Bihar – to protest Obama

PATNA – Maoists in Bihar blew up a railway track and torched trucks and mobile phone towers Monday to protest against US President Barack Obama’s visit to India. Two policemen were also killed in a blast a day ahead of the fifth round of Bihar assembly elections Tuesday.

The rail track was blasted near …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Maoist violence in Bihar – to protest Obama.

Shutdown against Obama trip peaceful in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR – A Maoist-sponsored shutdown against US President Barack Obama’s India visit went off peacefully in Chhattisgarh Monday with no buses plying in areas dominated by the rebels as well as some national highways and weekly markets deserted, officials said.

Transporters had kept vehicles off the roads in the forested interiors of the Maoist stronghold … Read : Shutdown against Obama trip peaceful in Chhattisgarh.

Freed terrorists face new restrictions in Britain

LONDON – At least 46 convicted terrorists who have been either released from prison or are close to being freed face new restrictions on their freedom in Britain as they “pose a risk” to the society, a media report said Monday.

Concern over the release of a “significant” number of Islamic extremists has driven …. Source  : Freed terrorists face new restrictions in Britain.

Maoists kill three people in West Bengal

KOLKATA – Three people, including a woman, in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district have been killed by suspected Maoists, police said Monday.

“A group of ultra Left rebels attacked Ganakkata village in Jhargram sub-division Sunday night and dragged out Sandhyarani Mahato, Rashbihari Mahato and Owahed Ali from their houses. Their bullet-ridden bodies were recovered this … Read more »».

Elizabeth Smart Testimony: Second Day Revelations

SALK LAKE CITY (GaeaTimes.com)- On Tuesday, Elizabeth Smart recalled her horrific experiences about her abduction at the second day of her testimony. The press, the jury and also the people present in the courtroom came to know her ordeals when she was raped three to four times a day. Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Elizabeth Smart Testimony: Second Day Revelations.

Two top Maoist cadres, including woman, arrested

BHUBANESWAR – Two top Maoist cadres, including a woman, who are accused in a series of crimes in Orissa and Andhra Pradesh and carry a reward of Rs.1 lakh each, have been arrested, police said Wednesday.

The rebels were caught in Narayan Patna area of Orissa’s Koraput district, some 500 km from here, by police … Original article on : Two top Maoist cadres, including woman, arrested.

NDFB kills again, 24 dead in Assam serial attacks

GUWAHATI – Tribal separatists gunned down a woman and injured three people in Assam Wednesday, continuing their attacks on Hindi speakers and minorities for the third straight day and taking the death toll in the serial strikes to 24, police say.

A police spokesperson said heavily armed militants of the outlawed National Democratic Front of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : NDFB kills again, 24 dead in Assam serial attacks.

Two troopers killed in Kashmir market shooting

SRINAGAR – Two paramilitary troopers were gunned down and their weapons seized by separatist guerrillas who struck in a crowded market in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pattan town and then fled, police said.

The guerrillas attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team deployed in the market in the town, about 30 km from here.
…. Read the original article  : here.

Obama calls on Muslim world to help defeat Al Qaeda

JAKARTA – US President Barack Obama Wednesday called on the Muslim world to work together with the US to defeat Al Qaeda as he concluded his visit to Indonesia, his childhood home.

Obama reiterated statements he made in Cairo last year that the US was not at war with Islam, and urged all sides to …. Read the original article  : here.

Tribal outfit continues murderous rampage in Assam, toll 23 (Second Lead)

GUWAHATI – Tribal separatists continued their killing spree in Assam Tuesday, gunning down three more non-tribals and taking the death toll in overnight serial attacks to 23, police said.

Militants of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Tuesday afternoon attacked and killed two people near Ultapani village in Kokrajhar district, about 260 km …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tribal outfit continues murderous rampage in Assam, toll 23 (Second Lead).

841 people killed by Maoists till Oct 31

NEW DELHI – A total of 841 people, including 264 security personnel, were killed by Maoists till Oct 31 this year, parliament was told Tuesday.

While the maximum number of civilian casualties have been reported from West Bengal, the greatest number of security personnel have lost their lives in Chattisgarh, Minister of State for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 841 people killed by Maoists till Oct 31.

Maoist travelling in Trinamool leader’s vehicle held in Bengal

KOLKATA – A Maoist leader was arrested in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district Tuesday while he was travelling in a vehicle along with a local Trinamool Congress leader, police said.

“Acting on a tip-off, the joint forces intercepted the vehicle of Trinamool Salboni Block President Nepal Singh at Patharkumkumi near Salboni police station and arrested … Original source on Gaea Times at : Maoist travelling in Trinamool leader’s vehicle held in Bengal.

Nepal Army dragged into Indian Maoists’ training row

KATHMANDU – Nepal Army will raise its objections and concern at a key defence meeting Thursday at the allegation by the former Maoist guerrillas that it concocted a report about the ex-rebels training Indian Maoists in their camps as part of a “conspiracy” to pave the way for Indian military intervention in Nepal.

“It is … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nepal Army dragged into Indian Maoists’ training row.

David Meggett Convicted

CHARLESTON (GaeaTimes.com)- Former National Football League player David Meggett was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday by a court in South Carolina. The sentencing was leveled against the former New York Giants player after he was convicted of charges of criminal sexual conduct as well as burglary. Authorities have revealed that the … Read : David Meggett Convicted.

US ‘close’ to decision where to try 9/11 mastermind

WASHINGTON – The US is “close” to a final decision on where to hold the trial of Pakistani 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other alleged conspirators, according to Attorney General Eric Holder.

“We have been working on it, and I think we are close to a decision,” Holder told reporters Wednesday nearly a …. Original source  : US ‘close’ to decision where to try 9/11 mastermind.

Al Qaeda planning Mumbai-style attacks in Europe, US: CNN

WASHINGTON – Al Qaeda is still planning Mumbai-style attacks in Europe, with the United States also possibly being targeted, CNN reported citing counter-terrorism officials in Europe and the United States.

The discovery of Al Qaeda’s plans to launch coordinated attacks in several cities in Britain, Germany, and France led to the US issuing an unprecedented …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Al Qaeda planning Mumbai-style attacks in Europe, US: CNN.

‘Intercepted Yemen parcel targeted US eastern coast’

LONDON – An air parcel containing explosives from Yemen which was intercepted in Britain was meant possibly to explode over the US’ eastern coast, Scotland Yard said Wednesday.

British police said that the explosive parcel, intercepted at East Midland Airport near Nottingham, said the bomb was to have been activated in Britain Oct 29.
“If …. Original article  : ‘Intercepted Yemen parcel targeted US eastern coast’.

Left has paralysed joint forces: West Bengal Congress chief

KOLKATA – West Bengal’s ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has “paralysed” the central forces deployed in the Lalgarh area to fight the Maoist guerrillas, thus exposing the common man to violence, the state’s Congress unit head said Wednesday.

“CPI-M led Left Front government has paralyzed the central forces in the Lalgarh area. They could …. Original source  : Left has paralysed joint forces: West Bengal Congress chief.

Act against NDFB militants, Khandu urges Assam

SHILLONG – Assam should take action against the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) for killing civilians, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu said Wednesday.

The seperatist tribal rebel group, which has threatened to kill 20 or more people for every one of its cadres killed by security forces, have killed 24 people …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

10 killed, 27 injured in Iraq attacks

BAGHDAD – Ten people were killed and at least 27 injured Wednesday in a series of attacks in Iraq, security sources said.

Three people were killed and at least 20 injured in a series of bombs targeting Christian homes in the Baghdad neighbourhoods of Zayouna, Sara Camp, Duara, al-Mansour and al-Ghadir, they said.
Overnight attacks …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Nearly 1,850 violent incidents in Maoist-hit areas

NEW DELHI – There have been nearly 1,850 incidents of violence in the country’s Maoist-hit areas this year, the parliament was told Wednesday.

Answering questions on the violence in mineral-rich central India affected by Leftwing extremism and its plans in the region, the government said it was implementing 69 schemes for the comprehensive development of … Read : Nearly 1,850 violent incidents in Maoist-hit areas.

Activists being implicated in terror cases, claims RSS

LUCKNOW – Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat Wednesday denied the organisation has any terror links and said his colleague Indresh Kumar, named in the 2007 Ajmer blast charge sheet, had been implicated.

Bhagwat was here to lead a sit-in as a mark of protest against the United Progressive Alliance government’s alleged anti-RSS tirade.
…. Original article  : Activists being implicated in terror cases, claims RSS.

Andrew Compton’s Murderer Traced Yesterday

LOUISVILLE, (GaeaTimes.com)- Andrew Compton’s death once again reinstates the fact that how dangerous and even fatal internet dating could be. 18 year old Andrew Compton probably just wanted to have some fun with the man whom he found on the internet. But he turned out to be a predator, whose main aim was to target [..] Read the original article: here.

Pakistan fashion week: Show goes on in terror hit Karachi

KARACHI – Pakistan’s best known fashion week was on, there were smiles on the ramp and banter among organisers. That’s when the latest terror blast hit Karachi, killing at least 19 people, changing the atmospherics in seconds.

In a show of resilience, however, everyone put up a brave face and went about business.
On … Read more : Pakistan fashion week: Show goes on in terror hit Karachi.

‘SS’ blast aimed at disrupting BJP leader Diwali function’

PANAJI – The Diwali-eve improvised explosive device (IED) blast carried out by members of Hindu rightwing group Sanatan Sanstha (SS) targeted a popular festive gathering organised by a BJP outfit, a youth leader of the party told a court here Friday.

“For the last six-seven years, the members of the Sanatan Sanstha used to object … Read more »».

LTTE tells India it is not trying to regroup

NEW DELHI – In an obvious bid to regain legal status in India, Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers have told Home Minister P. Chidambaram that it is not trying to regroup and is also not engaged in any illegal activity in this country.

In an open letter to the minister, the vanquished Liberation Tigers of Tamil … Read more >>>.

Militant, cop killed in Kashmir gunfight

SRINAGAR – A separatist guerrilla and a police constable were killed in an ongoing gunfight between militants holed up in a house and security forces in north Kashmir Sopore town Friday, police said.

Troops of the Rashtriya Rifles, paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the local police surrounded …. Source article  : Militant, cop killed in Kashmir gunfight.

Suspected Maoists abduct four Bengal villagers

KOLKATA – Four villagers have been abducted by suspected Maoists in West Bengals Purulia district, police said Friday.

We were informed that four villagers near Arsa police station were believed to have been abducted by Maoists Thursday evening…we will conduct raids in the area, Purulia Superintendent of Police Rajesh Yadav told IANS over phone.
We [..] Read the original article: here.

Police knew their Karachi office was to be attacked

KARACHI – Crime Investigation Department (CID) personnel had alerted “high-ups” that their office here could be the target of a terror attack, a media report said Friday, a day after at least 19 people were killed and 110 injured when an explosives-laden vehicle rammed into the police station.

Daily Times reported that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Police knew their Karachi office was to be attacked.

19 killed in Karachi suicide blast (Third Lead)

ISLAMABAD – At least 19 people were killed and more than 110 were injured Thursday night when an explosives-laden vehicle rammed into a police station in a high-security zone in downtown Karachi, Pakistan’s largest metropolis, authorities said.

Inspector General of Police, Sindh, Sultan Babar Khattak said “four-five terrorists attacked the police station from two sides … Read more >>>.

High intensity blast hits Karachi, casualties feared

ISLAMABAD – A high intensity blast targeting a police station in Pakistan’s southern port city Karachi Thursday damaged several buildings, leaving many injured, a media report said.

Geo TV reported 15 people were killed and more than 50 injured.
“Suspected militants arrested a day before were present in the police station building”, the channel said [..] Read the original article: here.

Blast in Karachi, casualties feared

ISLAMABAD – A powerful blast stuck Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi Thursday, damaging several buildings and leaving many people trapped under the debris.

According to media reports, the blast took place near the house of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah. This is an upscale area where foreign consulates and five star hotels [..] Read the original article: here.

North Caucasus clashes leave 11 dead

MOSCOW – At least 11 people died Thursday in clashes between Russian security forces and suspected Islamist rebels in the conflict-plagued North Caucasus, the Interfax news agency reported.

The “bandits” – as Russian officials call militants who are fighting for the creation of an Islamic state in Russia’s southern provinces – had shot at a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Two women Maoists surrender in Orissa, allege erosion of ideology

BHUBANESWAR – Two women Maoists surrendered Thursday in Orissa’s mineral rich Keonjhar district, saying they were mentally and sexually harassed by senior cadres, and that the movement had turned against the tribals, police said.

“Sabita Munda alias Kuni, 19, and Jamuna Munda alias Kranti, 22, were involved in several Maoist activities over the past five [..] Read the original article: here.

Maoists set two campaign vehicles ablaze in Bihar

PATNA – Suspected Maoists Thursday torched two campaign vehicles in Bihar’s Gaya district, police said.

According to the police, Maoists set afire the campaign vehicle of Anil Kumar, a Janata Dal-United candidate from Tekari assembly seat.
In another incident, the rebels set ablaze the campaign vehicle of Rajendra Singh, an independent candidate from Gurua assembly … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Maoists set two campaign vehicles ablaze in Bihar.

Aman Kachroo Case: Four Accused Sentenced to 4-years Imprisonment

SHIMLA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — A Himachal Pradesh court has sentenced four years of imprisonment for all four medical students accused of ragging their junior Aman Karchoo, who died later, in Tanda.
The four MBBS students of Rajindra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda (Kangra) were charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Aman Kachroo, 19 was … Read more >>>.

Maoists call for one-day strike in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – Protesting the killing of four Maoists in a gun battle, the Left rebels have called for a 24-hour strike Monday in Orissa’s Malkangiri and Koraput districts, police said Thursday.

Claiming that those killed by the police were innocent villagers, the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist distributed leaflets and put out posters in the … Read : Maoists call for one-day strike in Orissa.

One-eyed Ilyas Kashmiri is ‘one of the world’s most dangerous men’

WASHINGTON – Counter-terrorism officials on three continents consider Ilyas Kashmiri, leader of an anti-India Pakistani terror group, as one of the most dangerous men in the world, according to CNN.

Kashmiri considers India his number one enemy. His group was thought responsible for the bombing of a bakery popular with foreigners in Pune in 2009. … Read more : One-eyed Ilyas Kashmiri is ‘one of the world’s most dangerous men’.

Lori Darling David In Sexting Soup

KATY, (GaeaTimes.com)- Lori Darling David, a 37 year mother of a teenager has been arrested for sending nude photos of herself to her son’s 16 year old friend. To make matters worse, the teenager is also the son of one of her ‘jogging buddies’. The 37-year old mother has been charged with soliciting …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pakistani prosecutors decline cases against militants

ISLAMABAD – Public prosecutors in Pakistan have refused to proceed with cases involving suspected militants on the pretext that the banned terror outfits are threatening them with dire consequences if they appeared in court.

Media reports Saturday said the anti-terrorism court in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest metropolis, could not try cases against arrested suspects belonging to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistani prosecutors decline cases against militants.

Bomb kills eight in northern Afghanistan

KUNDUZ – A bomb hidden in a motorbike killed at least eight people in northern Afghanistan Saturday, an official said.

The bomb exploded in a bazaar in Imam Sahib district in Kunduz province, apparently targeting a local militia leader.
Six civilians and two militiamen were killed in the blast and 20 other civilians were injured, … Read : Bomb kills eight in northern Afghanistan.

No CCTV evidence in Karachi blast, says official

ISLAMABAD – It would be difficult to track down the suspects in the Karachi port city blast Thursday that killed 19 people because electricity supply to the bombed police station was disconnected and there was no CCTV footage, an official said Saturday.

Authorities Saturday, however, issued sketches of two suspects piecing together the information from …. Original source  : No CCTV evidence in Karachi blast, says official.

Nepal rebuts Indian charge of training Maoists

KATHMANDU – The diplomatic standoff between India and Nepal after the former’s allegation that Nepal’s Maoist party was training Indian Maoists deepened Saturday with a senior Nepali minister rebutting the charge.

Almost three weeks after India lodged a formal protest with Nepal’s foreign and home ministries, saying Nepal’s Maoist party had given arms training in … Read : Nepal rebuts Indian charge of training Maoists.

Maoist fear keeps Similipal National Park shut

BHUBANESWAR – Orissa’s famed Simlipal National Park, one of India’s first Project Tiger reserves, is shut despite the onset of the tourist season due to Maoist threat, an official said Saturday.

Maoists blew up several forest offices, guest houses, bridges and attacked some tourists at the national park in March last year. Since then, the …. Original article  : Maoist fear keeps Similipal National Park shut.

Support Pakistan only if it acts against all terror groups: US task force

WASHINGTON – The United States should invest in a long-term partnership with Pakistan, but only if Pakistan takes action against all terrorist organizations, including the Lashkar-e-Taeba (LeT), blamed for the Mumbai terror attacks, an independent task force has recommended.

In a 98-page report, sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations, a research centre and think …. Original article  : Support Pakistan only if it acts against all terror groups: US task force.

Taliban rebels attack US base in Afghanistan

KABUL – Insurgents stormed a US military base in eastern Afghanistan Saturday, a local government official said.

The rebels attacked a base in Jalalabad, provincial capital of Nangarhar province, said Ahmad Zia Abdulzai, spokesman for the governor. There was no immediate report of troop casualties.
The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) claimed eight insurgents …. Source  : Taliban rebels attack US base in Afghanistan.

Seven militants killed in Afghanistan

KABUL – An airstrike launched by the NATO- led forces killed seven Taliban insurgents in southern Afghanistan, Xinhua reported.

The airstrike targeted Friday a district level Taliban command and control centre in the Now Zad district of Helmand province, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said.
The Taliban militants were using the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Seven militants killed in Afghanistan.

Maoists, Kashmiri separatists nexus can’t be ruled out: Buddhadeb

KOLKATA – West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Friday said that he is not ruling out the possibility of the alleged nexus between the Maoists and Kashmiri separatists but added that the government needs more information on this matter.

We also have such information. Because Maoist are degenerated so it’s quite natural that they can …. Source  : Maoists, Kashmiri separatists nexus can’t be ruled out: Buddhadeb.

1,000 kg of explosives used in Karachi blast

ISLAMABAD – About 1,000 kg of explosives were used in the devastating blast in Karachi that left at least 19 people dead and over 100 injured, officials said Friday.

“The massive destruction caused by the blast leads to the reality that the vehicle used to carry out the attack must be carrying 1,000 kg of … Read more : 1,000 kg of explosives used in Karachi blast.

Maoist poster raises questions about Kishenji’s fate

KOLKATA – The recovery of some posters of a yet unknown Maoist group in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district Friday, terming top Maoist leader Kishenji as “martyr Kishenji”, has raised questions about the elusive rebel leader being still alive.

“One of the three posters – of the ‘Tribal Platoon, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Maoist) – … Original article on : Maoist poster raises questions about Kishenji’s fate.

Three killed in Kabul suicide bombing

KABUL – Three people, including the attacker, were killed and four others were injured Friday in a suicide bomb attack near a military camp in Kabul, Xinhua reported.

A vehicle-borne attacker detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) near Camp Julian in Kabul Friday, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said in a statement.
… Original article on : Three killed in Kabul suicide bombing.

Three CRPF personnel injured in landmine blast

RANCHI – Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a landmine blast triggered by Maoists in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district Friday afternoon, police said.

According to the police, the CRPF personnel were patrolling on Jhumra hills of Bokaro district, around 140 km from here, when the rebels triggered a landmine blast.
The injured …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sri Lanka denies visas to Al-Jazeera over war crimes footage

COLOMBO – Sri Lanka has denied visas to at least three staffers of Al-Jazeera television, after the station broadcast images of bodies and execution-style killings, said to have occurred during the final weeks of the civil war against Tamil rebels last year.

An external affairs ministry spokesman said Friday that a decision was taken not …. Read the original article  : here.

Bay Bridge Shut During Hourlong Standoff

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The traffic on the Bay Bridge which connects San Francisco with Oakland was closed down for about an hour on Thursday after a man climbed on its ledge and threatened to commit suicide. Authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the man claimed that his SUV which was parked in the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bay Bridge Shut During Hourlong Standoff.

Pakistani militants want people to donate animal hides

ISLAMABAD – Several banned outfits in Pakistan are appealing to people to donate the hides of animals sacrificed on Eid ul Azha, a media report said.

Interior ministry officials have reportedly received inputs from intelligence agencies that activists of several banned outfits have started touring various cities, towns and villages for collecting hides from sacrificial …. Read the original article  : Pakistani militants want people to donate animal hides.

Moscow cafe evacuated after bomb threat

Moscow, Nov 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A coffee shop in Moscow was evacuated late Saturday following a call reporting a bomb threat, police said Sunday.

“An unidentified person called a police emergency number and reported a bomb in a coffee shop at 10 Stoleshnikov pereulok,” a police official said.
“Police officers evacuated customers from the cafe …. Original article  : Moscow cafe evacuated after bomb threat.

Two terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir

JAMMU – Two terrorists who had attempted to sneak into the Indian side along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir around midnight Saturday were killed by the Indian Army, sources said Sunday.

The Indian troops spotted some movement along the LoC and opened fire, in which two of the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Two terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir.

Three killed in Bangladesh bomb blast

DHAKA – Three people were killed and two seriously injured Saturday night in a bomb attack on the house of an Awami League lawmaker in Bangladesh, a media report said.

The ruling party lawmaker, Afaz Uddin Ahmed, survived the attack with minor injuries, The Daily Star reported.
Ahmed said two bombs went off … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Three killed in Bangladesh bomb blast.

Hate cleric warns of attack after life sentence

LONDON – Syrian-born hate preacher Omar Bakri, who praised the 9/11 killers as “the magnificent 19″, is in hiding after he was sentenced to life in jail for helping to train Al Qaeda militants, a media report said Saturday.

The ranting cleric, who lived in London for nearly 20 years, was also found guilty of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hate cleric warns of attack after life sentence.

US drone attack kills five in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A suspected US missile attack along Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan killed five people Saturday, security officials said.

The attack took place in Hamzooni, an area near the Tochi River in North Waziristan, a base for Taliban and Al Qaeda fighters launching cross-border raids on NATO-led forces in Afghanistan.
“Three drone aircraft took part … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US drone attack kills five in Pakistan.

Blast kills 10 Afghans; insurgents attack NATO base

KABUL – A blast in northern Afghanistan Saturday killed 10 people, while six suspected militants were killed after they tried to storm a NATO base in country’s east, officials said.

An explosive-laden motorbike was detonated by remote control in a busy market in the northern province of Kunduz Saturday morning, killing 10 people, including three … Original source on Gaea Times at : Blast kills 10 Afghans; insurgents attack NATO base.

Maoist commander arrested in Jharkhand

RANCHI – A Maoist commander, wanted in more than 13 cases, was arrested from Jharkhand’s Palamau district Saturday, police said.

According to police, Jai Prakash alias Satishji, an area commander of Maoist organisation Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), was arrested on a tip-off from Patarkhonia village.
A revolver, live cartridges and some incriminating documents were …. Original article  : Maoist commander arrested in Jharkhand.

Jack Johnson Arrested Yesterday

WASHINGTON D.C., (GaeaTimes.com)- Jack Johnson, the Prince George’s County Executive and his wife Leslie Johnson were arrested yesterday morning. The police raided the couple’s residence yesterday to get certain evidences regarding his involvement in taking money from certain real estates developers in order to pass their contracts.
As the FBI raided his home, Leslie Johnson called …. Read the original article  : Jack Johnson Arrested Yesterday.

Sarah Maynard Rescued On Sunday

MOUNT VERNON, (GaeaTimes.com)- Thirteen year old Sarah Maynard, the Ohio teen who has been missing with her family since Wednesday, was rescued from a home at Mount Vernon home in Ohio on Sunday morning at around 8:00 AM. The house belonged to 30 year old Matthew Hoffman. However, the three other companions, who have …. Read the original article  : here.

In Karachi, learning to live life the hard way

KARACHI – A bomb explodes in Pakistan’s largest metropolis, ending 19 lives and wounding over 100. The customary dose of panic, grief and agony over, people pick up the lost threads and normalcy takes over — life never stops in Karachi.

“These things happen every day. Firing is very normal here. Yes, it’s a very …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : In Karachi, learning to live life the hard way.

Maoists kill man during strike in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – A 22-year old man was killed by Maoists Monday in Orissa’s Malkangiri district during a one-day strike called by the guerrillas, police said.

About 20-30 rebels dragged Dama Madakami from his home at Salimarikonda village, some 680 kms from state capital Bhubaneswar, and slit his throat, inspector in charge of the local …. Source  : Maoists kill man during strike in Orissa.

Pakistan’s sole export is terror: Pakistani daily

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s “sole export seems to have become terror”, an article in a Pakistan daily said and added that the country’s “very existence has become India-centric”.

The article in the Express Tribune titled “Wake up and smell the failure” said the symbolism of US President Barack Obamas visit to India is “bigger than the … Read : Pakistan’s sole export is terror: Pakistani daily.

Pakistan terrorists getting outside funding: Holbrooke

ISLAMABAD – Terrorists in Pakistan are getting funding from outside the country, US Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke has said.

Sources of funding for terrorists come from outside the country as well as through extortion of NATO supply convoys, Holbrooke said at the Special Radio Roundtable discussion Sunday.
Without elaborating on … Read more : Pakistan terrorists getting outside funding: Holbrooke.

Maoist strike shuts down two Orissa districts

BHUBANESWAR – A one-day strike called by Maoists saw buses staying off the roads and shops downing shutters in two districts of Orissa Monday, police said.

The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called for the strike in Malkangiri and parts of Koraput district after four of their cadres were gunned down by … Read : Maoist strike shuts down two Orissa districts.

Five NATO soldiers, six Afghans killed in attacks

KABUL – Five foreign soldiers, three Afghan civilians and three policemen were killed in explosions and a firefight in eastern and southern Afghanistan, officials said Sunday.

Two soldiers died following roadside bombings Sunday in the south of the country, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said.
Three other foreign troops were killed in an … Read : Five NATO soldiers, six Afghans killed in attacks.

Karzai asks US to scale down Afghan military operations

WASHINGTON – Afghan President Hamid Karzai, in an interview published Sunday, called on the US to scale down its military activity in his country.

“The time has come to reduce military operations,” Karzai said in an interview with the Washington Post newspaper.
The president said the Afghan population was unable to cope with the massive …. Source article  : Karzai asks US to scale down Afghan military operations.

Manhunt on for elusive mastermind of Mumbai attack: Report

WASHINGTON – While media attention has been focused on Pakistani-American terror convict David Coleman Headley, the real mastermind of the Mumbai terrorist attacks has eluded authorities on four continents, according to a new investigative report.

It was Sajid Mir, another Pakistani, who allegedly led Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Taiba’s bloody siege on Mumbai in November 2008,” the [..] Read the original article: here.

Unite in fight against Maoists: Buddhadeb

BALARAMPUR – West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Sunday urged the people to unite in the fight against the Maoists and uproot them from the state.

“Maoist activity is the biggest problem in our state. They are creating hindrance in development work. They are also obstructing the schools and panchayats from running smoothly, besides …. Read the original article  : here.

Eight killed in suicide bombing, military actions in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Eight people were killed Sunday in one suicide bombing and two separate military encounters in Pakistan’s troubled northwestern region, intelligence officials and media reports said.

A suicide bomber blew himself up in a busy market in South Waziristan, injuring nine people.
“The suicide bomber was trying to reach a local Taliban commander to … Read more >>.

Russian arms dealer extradited to US

Bangkok, Nov 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former Russian army officer and alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout has been extradited from Thailand to the US, the Russian consul said in Bangkok Tuesday.

Bout was arrested in Thailand in March 2008 during a sting operation led by US agents. The US accuses him of conspiring to sell millions … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Russian arms dealer extradited to US.

Woman Maoist surrenders in West Bengal

KOLKATA – A woman squad member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Tuesday surrendered in West Bengal’s Bankura district, the second woman rebel to do so, police said.

Rumpa Mahato is the fourth Maoist cadre and the second woman in the state to surrender after the state government put in place its revamped surrender …. Read the original article  : here.

Taliban running out of bullets, bombs in Afghanistan

LONDON – Taliban guerrillas in Afghanistan are facing an acute shortage of bullets and bombs, a media report said Tuesday.

The Taliban fighters were running out of 7.62mm rounds for their AK-47 machineguns, The Sun reported.
Also, the cost of raw material to prepare improvised explosive devices (IED) has seen a tenfold increase in the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

British MPs told to flee if parliament comes under attack

LONDON – British MPs have been told to flee for their lives in the event of a Mumbai-style terrorist attack on parliament, a media report said Tuesday.

An emergency plan drawn up by police and circulated in an email to all to MPs, peers, researchers, secretaries and other employees, says that authorities anticipate that a … Read more »»».

Mizoram to hold talks with separatists next month

AIZAWL – The Mizoram government will hold talks with the radical outfit Hmar People’s Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) next month, a senior official said here Tuesday.

A five-member HPC-D delegation, led by the head of its military wing Ropuia, met Mizoram Home Secretary Lalmalsawma and other officials last week, a senior home department official said.
“The Mizoram …. Original source  : Mizoram to hold talks with separatists next month.

Remington’s Hunt Club, Hattiesburg Shooting Incident Injures 3 Players

HATTIESBURG (GaeaTimes.com)- The popular nightclub of Remington’s Hunt Club in the city of Hattiesburg was witness to a violent incident over the weekend when an altercation broke out over there that left as many as three injured. On the early hours of Sunday morning, three members of the University of Southern Mississippi’s football …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Remington’s Hunt Club, Hattiesburg Shooting Incident Injures 3 Players.

Pakistanis who plotted attack on Indian mission released

DHAKA – Bangladesh has handed over three Pakistanis, suspected of planning attacks on the Indian and the US missions here, to the Pakistan embassy, a media report said.

Syed Abdul Kaiyum Azhari alias Sufian, 22, Mohammad Ashraf alias Zahid, 24, and Mohammad Monwar Ali, 30, were arrested for their suspected links to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a … Read more : Pakistanis who plotted attack on Indian mission released.

Maoists ransack police station in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – Nearly 50 Maoists ransacked a police station, set fire to records and torched a police jeep in Orissa’s Koraput district in what is believed to be a retaliatory attack, official said Tuesday.

The rebels attacked the police station at Kakiriguma, some 540 km from Bhubaneswar, District Superintendent of Police Anup Kumar Sahu told …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Maoists ransack police station in Orissa.

Suspected US drone strike kills 15 in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – At least 15 people were killed and seven injured Tuesday in a suspected US drone attack in Pakistan’s troubled tribal region along the Afghan border, a security official said.

The airstrike occurred in Banga-e-Dar village of the Ghulam Khan area of North Waziristan, one of Pakistan’s seven tribal districts and a known sanctuary … Read more >>>.

Islamists trying to build parallel society in Canada: Report

TORONTO – Islamists are secretly working to build a “parallel society” in Canada, warns an intelligence report.

The declassified Intelligence Assessment report carried by the country’s National Post newspaper says extremists are secretly encouraging Muslims to shun Western society and live in a “self-imposed” isolation.
Focusing on the Muslim Brotherhood and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Islamists trying to build parallel society in Canada: Report.

Benazir Bhutto was killed by the Taliban: report

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated by the Taliban, a report submitted in a terrorism court has said and added that there was no evidence of the involvement of the Musharraf government in the killing.

The joint investigation team (JIT) of the Federal Investigation Agency submitted a challan to an anti-terrorism …. Source article  : Benazir Bhutto was killed by the Taliban: report.

Orissa asks Andhra about arrested wife of Maoist leader

BHUBANESWAR – Orissa has sought details from Andhra Pradesh on a top Maoist leader’s wife who was on her way to meet her son when she was arrested last week, a senior police official said Tuesday.

Orissa Police arrested Padma along with three others from an area in Koraput district close to the Andhra …. Source  : Orissa asks Andhra about arrested wife of Maoist leader.

Somalia, Pakistan top world terror risk list

LONDON – Pakistan is in the second spot in the world terrorism risk index (TRI), said a risk-advisory firm report that places Somalia at number one.

Global risks advisory firm Maplecroft prepared the index after assessing the frequency and intensity of terrorist incidents in 196 countries.
The report places 16 countries in the “extreme …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Somalia, Pakistan top world terror risk list.

Maoists claim two missing cops are in their custody

RAIPUR – A week after two security personnel went missing in a Maoist stronghold in Chhattisgarh, a military unit of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) claimed Monday that the cops are in their custody.

Ramesh, commander of the Keshkal Dalam, a military wing of the outfit, sent messages to local media in its …. Read the original article  : here.

Kasab questions permission to NIA to quiz him

MUMBAI – Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the sole survivor out of the 10 Pakistani gunmen in the 26/11 attack, Monday filed an application witghn e Bombay High Court seeking to know how had the Maharashtra government given permission to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to interrogate him.

The application was filed Monday – … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kasab questions permission to NIA to quiz him.

Pakistani militant arrested in Delhi after gunfight (Roundup)

NEW DELHI/JAMMU – A Pakistani described as a commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen group was arrested after a gunfight in the Indian capital, police said Monday. He is being interrogated after a court sent him to police custody.

Abdullah Inquilabi, 35, was caught around 9.30 p.m. Sunday from the Deer Park in Hauz Khas … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pakistani militant arrested in Delhi after gunfight (Roundup).

‘Our tip-off led to Hizbul militant’s arrest in Delhi’

JAMMU/NEW DELHI – The Jammu and Kashmir Police Monday said it was their tip-off to Delhi Police that led to the arrest of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Abdullah Inquilabi, involved in a series of killings and abductions in the state, from the national capital.

“Jammu and Kashmir Police’s inputs played a crucial role in the arrest …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chhattisgarh tribals displaced due to Maoists

NEW DELHI – The government Monday said that Chhattisgarh is the only Maoist-hit state where tribals have been displaced. Nearly 40,000 people were in relief camps in 2008 in the state.

In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Tushar A. Chaudhary quoted a National Human Rights Commissions report and … Original article on : Chhattisgarh tribals displaced due to Maoists.

Mounting evidence of ISI involvement in Mumbai attack: Report

WASHINGTON – The Mumbai case could put Washington and Islamabad on a collision course with Pakistan unwilling to take action against at least six suspected “masterminds” of the 26/11 terror attack still at large in Pakistan, an investigative report said Monday.

There is also mounting evidence of Pakistani spy agency ISI’s (Inter Services Intelligence) strong …. Read the original article  : Mounting evidence of ISI involvement in Mumbai attack: Report.

Police hunt for top Maoist near Andhra-Orissa border

HYDERABAD – A day after arresting his wife Padma, police launched a massive hunt for top Maoist leader Ramakrishna alias RK in a forested area on the Andhra Pradesh-Orissa border, officials said Monday.

A joint team of police personnel from the two states began combing the forested area to hunt for Communist Party of India-Maoist … Read : Police hunt for top Maoist near Andhra-Orissa border.

Maoist dies in Jharkhand police station

RANCHI – A Maoist guerrilla who was arrested in Jharkhand’s coal city Dhanbad was Wednesday morning mysteriously found dead in jail, police sources said.

Direndra Singh was arrested from a petrol pump in Dhanbad district Tuesday. Police had seized Maoist literature and posters from him.
The rebel was taken to Barbadda police station of …. Original source  : Maoist dies in Jharkhand police station.

Maoists kill man for being police informer

BHUBANESWAR – Armed Maoists Wednesday dragged a man out of his home and killed him in Orissa’s Malkangiri district after accusing him of being an informer, police said.

Ganga Madkani, 32, was killed when over 20 guerrillas dragged him out of his home in Malkangiri district’s Gotakunda village, about 600 km from here, and … Original article on : Maoists kill man for being police informer.

Wife, father-in-law of Hizb militant held

JAMMU – The wife and father-in-law of a Pakistani militant, who belongs to the Hizbul Mujahideen and was nabbed in New Delhi after a brief gunfight three days ago, have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir, police said Wednesday.

The houses of Abdullah Inquilabi’s relatives in Rajouri district of Jammu region were raided Tuesday night …. Source article  : Wife, father-in-law of Hizb militant held.

13 Colombian rebels killed in airstrike

Bogota, Nov 16 (IANS/EFE) Thirteen Colombian leftist guerrillas were killed in an airstrike in the southwestern part of the country, the defence ministry said Tuesday.

Monday’s attack targeted a camp of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) outside the Ipiales town near the border with Ecuador.
Army troops and police commandos entered the camp … Read : 13 Colombian rebels killed in airstrike.

Colombian TV host held over rebel ties

Bogota, Nov 16 (IANS/EFE) A Colombian TV host has been arrested in the country’s southern Huila province on charges of aiding leftist guerrillas, authorities said.

Angelica Ramirez provided information to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), police said.
The militants of the FARC’s 17th Front used the information to plan attacks and identify likely …. Original article  : Colombian TV host held over rebel ties.

20 killed in US drone attack in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – At least 20 suspected militants were killed Tuesday in the Ghulam Khan area of Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region when a US drone targeted a training camp of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban militant outfit.

“The missiles fired from the US done hit the compound located near the border of Afghanistan, some 15 km from …. Source  : 20 killed in US drone attack in Pakistan.

18 militants killed in Afghanistan

KABUL – Eighteen Taliban militants were killed during NATO airstrikes in southern Afghanistan, an official said Thursday.

“Eighteen Taliban insurgents were killed when NATO-led airstrikes attacked on their meeting Wednesday in Nad Ali district in Helmand province,” Xinhua quoted Ghulam Farooq Parwani, an official of Afghan National Army, as saying.
NATO have not confirmed the … Read more >>.

Jail Kanishka bomber for 14 more years, court told

VANCOUVER – Inderjit Singh Reyat, the only man convicted in the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing, should be locked up for another 14 years for lying under oath during the trial, the prosecution demanded in the provincial court here Wednesday.

Air India Kanishka flight 182 from Montreal to Delhi was blown off mid-air near Ireland … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jail Kanishka bomber for 14 more years, court told.

LeT a profoundly dangerous group: US

WASHINGTON – The United States says it is working with allies around the world to ensure that a “profoundly dangerous” Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) does not emerge as a major terrorist group as Al Qaeda itself is diminished.

“I don’t think I ever said LeT was more dangerous than Al Qaeda, but it is certainly a …. Read the original article  : here.

Guantanamo detainee acquitted of most charges

NEW YORK – A jury acquitted the first Guantanamo detainee to stand trial in a civilian court of nearly a dozen charges and convicted him on one, of plotting to bomb the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998.

Ahmed Ghailani was found guilty Wednesday only in conspiring to attack the US compounds in … Read more »»».

Two killed in Trinamool-CPI-M clash over land

KOLKATA – Two activists, one each from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and the Trinamool Congress, were killed Wednesday following a clash over a piece of land in West Bengal’s North 24-Parganas district, police said.

“Two people were killed after miscreants backed by the CPI-M and the Trinamool hurled bombs against each other at …. Read the original article  : Two killed in Trinamool-CPI-M clash over land.

Taliban neither Islamic nor Pakistani, asserts Malik

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik said Wednesday that the Taliban are “mercenary killers and they are neither Islamic nor Pakistani”, stressing that the country stands united against terrorism.

He said Pakistan will one day uproot the menace from its soil.
The minister made the remarks when he called on the bereaved families …. Source article  : Taliban neither Islamic nor Pakistani, asserts Malik.

Al Qaeda man behind Pune blast plotting attacks in Europe

BERLIN – German intelligence agents have received evidence from the US that Al Qaeda has sent two to four terrorists to Germany and Britain via India and the UAE, media reported Wednesday.

The mastermind behind the possible attacks was named as Mohammed Ilyas Kashmiri, a leading Al Qaeda figure from Pakistan. He is also alleged … Read more >>.

Rebels kill 21 in Congo

KINSHASA – Rwandan Hutu rebels have shot dead 21 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Xinhua reported Wednesday.

The ambush took place Tuesday in the Walikale area of the North Kivu province where mass rapes were reported in the recent months.
The rebels of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rebels kill 21 in Congo.

Natalee Holloway Mystery May Be Solved

ARUBA (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that the mystery behind the disappearance and suspected death of missing Alabama teen Natalee Holloway will get solved finally. A jawbone has been traced in a beach in Aruba which may give the whereabouts of the missing girl. It has been sent for expensive testing to see if it … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Natalee Holloway Mystery May Be Solved.

Nepal PM says no proof of Maoists training Indian peers

KATHMANDU – More than a month after Nepal’s neighbour India accused the country’s largest party, the former Maoist rebels, of giving arms training to their outlawed Indian peers, Nepal’s caretaker Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal Friday told MPs that no evidence had been found to bear out the allegation.

The prime minister was summoned by … Read more »»».

Al Qaeda demands France leave Afghanistan in return for hostages

CAIRO – A branch of Al Qaeda has called on the French government to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan in return for the safety of five French hostages kidnapped in Niger, in a message broadcast by al-Jazeera.

“If you want the hostages to be safe, then you should quickly withdraw your forces from Afghanistan according … Original source on Gaea Times at : Al Qaeda demands France leave Afghanistan in return for hostages.

Kanishka bomber sheds tears, apologizes to victim families

VANCOUVER – Kanishka bomber Inderjit Singh Reyat finally shed tears and issued a heart-felt apology Thursday to the families of 329 victims who perished in the Air India bombing 25 years ago.

Reyat, the only man to spend 15 years in jail for the 1985 bombing, issued the apology during his on-going perjury trial here … Read more »»».

Matthew Hoffman Helps Discover Bodies

MOUNT VERNON (GaeaTimes.com)- The Sarah Maynard case got more murkier as the bodies of the three people who had gone missing on November 10 from Mount Vernon, Ohio, were discovered inside plastic garbage bags in a hollow tree yesterday. The other person missing along with these 3, was the 13 year old Sarah Maynard, who …. Read the original article  : Matthew Hoffman Helps Discover Bodies.

Bombs hurled at Bangladesh chief justice’s house

DHAKA – Two handmade bombs were hurled at Chief Justice of Bangladesh A.B.M. Khairul Haque’s home here, a media report said Friday. There were no casualties.

The incident took place Thursday night, The Daily Star reported.
Unidentified people hurled the bombs at the residence of chief justice at about 8.30 p.m. and fled the …. Read the original article  : Bombs hurled at Bangladesh chief justice’s house.

‘Pakistani leadership lives in self-delusion’

NEW DELHI – Pakistan is a victim of many delusions – a country where the army and civilian leadership “live in perpetual self-delusion” and take on “jihadist overtones” that does not rule out orchestration of another Mumbai-style attack in the future, says a Europe-based, Pakistan-born political analyst.

However, if that were to happen, pressure will … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Pakistani leadership lives in self-delusion’.

Two women among three Maoists held in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR – Chhattisgarh Police Thursday arrested three Maoists, including two women insurgents, from a forested pocket of violence-hit Dantewada district.

“The arrested Maoists had been actively involved in several attacks in Dantewada and Bijapur districts of restive Bastar region and police were looking for them for the past three years,” said S.R.P. Kalluri, Dantewada’s district …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Two women among three Maoists held in Chhattisgarh.

Two Maoists surrender in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – Two Maoist guerrillas surrendered in Gajapati district of Orissa Thursday, police said.

Nahu Majhi (alias Ranjit), 21, and Maja Majhi (alias Terena), 25, laid down arms in the district headquarters of Paralakhemundi, about 350 km from state capital Bhubaneswar, superintendent of police Sanjeev Arora told IANS.
A pistol and five bullets were … Read more >>>.

Maoists call shutdown in West Bengal’s Purulia

KOLKATA – Protesting the killing of two of their men by joint forces in West Bengal’s Purulia district, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Thursday called 48-hour shutdown in the district from Nov 21.

In a letter to the media, Maoist spokesman Sumon said: “Two of our comrades – Biplab Bandopadhyay and Dhiren Murmu – …. Read the original article  : Maoists call shutdown in West Bengal’s Purulia.

Bomb-like device bound for Germany found in Namibia

LONDON – A bomb-like device – that included a detonator and timer, but no explosives – was found in a suitcase at an airport in Namibia before it was loaded on a plane bound for Germany, a media report said Thursday.

Germany’s federal crime office – the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) – said the suspicious baggage was …. Original source  : Bomb-like device bound for Germany found in Namibia.

Nigeria secures release of 19 hostages

NAIROBI/ABUJA – Nigeria’s military has secured the release of 19 hostages being held by militants in the oil-producing Niger Delta, officials close to the operation said.

The officials said two Frenchmen, two Americans, two Indonesians and a Canadian were freed along with 12 Nigerians.
Full details should emerge later Thursday, when the military is expected … Original article on : Nigeria secures release of 19 hostages.

Jim Leyritz’s Trial To Resume Today

FORT LAUDERDALE (GaeaTimes.com)- On Friday, the Jim Leyritz trial failed to reach a conclusion, as a result of which, the trial will be followed up on Saturday. The former baseball player is facing a street car crash charge, as a result of which a woman had lost her life in 2007.
Judge Marc H. Gold has … Original source on Gaea Times at : Jim Leyritz’s Trial To Resume Today.

Mecca Masjid blast accused to be produced in Hyderabad court

HYDERABAD – The key accused in the Mecca Masjid blast case will be produced before a Hyderabad court Saturday, a day after he was arrested in Haridwar and brought here by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Jatin Chatterjee, also known as Swami Asimanand, is allegedly involved in the 2007 blast at the historic Mecca …. Read the original article  : Mecca Masjid blast accused to be produced in Hyderabad court.

One killed in Kashmir gun battle

JAMMU – One person was killed during a night-long gun battle between militants and security forces in the forests of Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, police said Saturday.

The gunfight started at Nandigard area of Kishtwar when security forces encircled a group of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists Friday night and lasted well past midnight.
All three …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : One killed in Kashmir gun battle.

France rejects Al Qaeda demands over hostages

CAIRO/PARIS – French officials said Friday they would not have policies dictated to them by terrorists after a branch of Al Qaeda called on the government in Paris to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan in return for the safety of five French hostages.

The Al Qaeda message was delivered in a message broadcast by Al …. Source article  : France rejects Al Qaeda demands over hostages.

US firm confirms manufacturing Namibia fake bomb

WASHINGTON – The owner of a small firm in California confirmed Friday that he was the manufacturer of a fake suitcase bomb, intended for security training, that was found in a Namibian airport.

Larry Copello, owner and president of Larry Copello Inc, which has a handful of employees in the small Sierra Nevada town of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US firm confirms manufacturing Namibia fake bomb.

Top Al Qaeda leader killed in US drone attack

ISLAMABAD – A senior Al Qaeda leader, Mufti Ali Muhammad, has reportedly been killed along with two of his accomplices in a US drone strike Friday in Pakistan’s North Waziristan district along the Afghan border.

The pilotless drone fired four missiles at a vehicle, in which Mufti was travelling along with three other militants near … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Top Al Qaeda leader killed in US drone attack.

Accused in 2007 Mecca masjid blast arrested

NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday arrested a man allegedly involved in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast. He was produced in a city court, which granted the CBI his transit remand for two days.

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ajay Pandey allowed the CBI plea to produce him in a Hyderabad court by …. Original source  : Accused in 2007 Mecca masjid blast arrested.

Maoists attack panchayat office in Bengal

KOLKATA – Supected Maoists Friday attacked a panchayat office in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district, police said.

“At least 20 ultra-Left rebels came riding on motorcycles, hurled bombs and broke into the two-storeyed Dhanghori gram panchayat building near Sankrail police station in the district early Friday,” said Mukesh Kumar, additional superintendent of police (Operations).
“They …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Namibia detonator was just a test, says Germany

BERLIN – A suspicious parcel containing a detonator that was found at an airport in Namibia and destined for Germany was a harmless test device, the German government revealed Friday.

However, the country remains on a heightened state of alert due to possible terrorist attacks, authorities said.
German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Namibia detonator was just a test, says Germany.

Drone strike kills three in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – At least three suspected militants were killed in a US drone strike Friday in Pakistan’s North Waziristan district along the Afghan border.

The pilotless drone fired four missiles at a vehicle in the restive tribal area of Miranshah, considered a hideout for Taliban and Al Qaeda.
Since 2004, more than 1,660 suspected Taliban …. Source  : Drone strike kills three in Pakistan.

Babbar terrorist opposes narco-test over Pakistan links

HOSHIARPUR – Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Makhan Singh, who is in Punjab Police custody, has strongly opposed the move to get him to undergo a narco analysis test to get information about his links to Pakistan and asserts that he has nothing more to say.

A court here is slated to give its decision … Read more : Babbar terrorist opposes narco-test over Pakistan links.

Scars in heart, Mumbai moves on with 26/11 memories

MUMBAI – Mumbai is two years past the day that deeply scarred its heart. The macabre dance of death by terrorists on Nov 26, 2008, is history. But the pain remains – sometimes hidden, sometimes visible. Mumbai is unstoppable. It has shed the shock of that nightmare.

However, life has changed beyond recognition for many … Read : Scars in heart, Mumbai moves on with 26/11 memories.

Al Qaeda plans attack on German parliament: Report

BERLIN/WINDHOEK – Islamist terrorists have been planning to attack Berlin’s Reichstag building, the home of the German parliament, Spiegel reported Saturday.

Meanwhile the head of airport security at Windhoek airport in Namibia was arrested over a security alert triggered by a dummy detonator in luggage bound for Germany earlier this week, the interior ministry said.
… Read more : Al Qaeda plans attack on German parliament: Report.

Maoists release Chhattisgarh cops, keep weapons

RAIPUR – Two Chhattisgarh policemen, abducted by Maoists Nov 8, have been safely released, police said Saturday. The rebels, however, kept the two policemen’s weapons and ammunition.

“Maoists have released both the cops – Khemchand Sahu and Jitendra Patel – unharmed,” Inspector General of Police (Bastar) T.J. Longkumer told IANS. He, however, refused to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Maoists release Chhattisgarh cops, keep weapons.

Maoists abduct school teacher in Bengal

KOLKATA – A primary school teacher in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district has been abducted by Maoists, police said Saturday.

“Debendranath Singh, a teacher of Kajla primary School in the Maoist-affected Jhargram sub-division, went missing Friday and today (Saturday) his son lodged a complaint with police alleging that his father has been abducted by … Read more »».

Two abducted Chhattisgarh cops released

RAIPUR – Two Chhattisgarh policemen, abducted by Maoists Nov 8, have been safely released, police said Saturday. The rebels, however, kept the two cops’ weapons and ammunition.

“Maoists have released both the cops – Khemchand Sahu and Jitendra Patel – unharmed,” Inspector General of Police (Bastar) T.J. Longkumer told IANS. But he refused to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Two abducted Chhattisgarh cops released.

Court disallows narco test of Babbar Khalsa terrorist

HOSHIARPUR – A local court here Saturday turned down a Punjab Police plea for a narco analysis test of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Makhan Singh.

Makhan, a close associate of Pakistan-based Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was arrested by Uttar Pradesh police early this month. He is currently in the custody of Punjab Police.
“The …. Source article  : Court disallows narco test of Babbar Khalsa terrorist.

Mecca blast accused sent to judicial custody

HYDERABAD – A Hyderabad court Saturday sent a key accused in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast to judicial custody till Nov 30.

The Central Bureau of Investigation, which arrested Jatin Chatterjee, also known as Swami Asimanand at Haridwar Friday and brought him here early Saturday, produced him before additional metropolitan magistrate at Nampally Court.
The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mecca blast accused sent to judicial custody.

Andrew Compton’s Murderer Traced Yesterday

LOUISVILLE, (GaeaTimes.com)- Andrew Compton’s death once again reinstates the fact that how dangerous and even fatal internet dating could be. 18 year old Andrew Compton probably just wanted to have some fun with the man whom he found on the internet. But he turned out to be a predator, whose main aim was to target … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Andrew Compton’s Murderer Traced Yesterday.

Maoist, linkman held in West Bengal

KOLKATA – A Maoist squad member and a suspected Maoist linkman were arrested Saturday from West Bengal’s Bankura and Purulia districts, police said.

“Kinkar Pal, a member of Madan Mahato’s squad and also the Bankura district president of pro-Maoist tribal body Peoples’ Committee Against Police Atrocities (PCAPA), was arrested from a forest near Hijli village,” …. Read the original article  : Maoist, linkman held in West Bengal.

Pakistan says no to US drone strikes in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Saturday said it will not allow the US to carry out drone strikes against militants in the country’s Balochistan region bordering Afghanistan.

Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said, “No request from the US had been received for drone attacks in southwestern Balochistan province”.
“Even if such a request comes forth, we’ll never … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistan says no to US drone strikes in Balochistan.

Gunmen torch 10 NATO oil tankers in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Suspected Taliban militants in northwestern Pakistan Saturday torched 10 lorries carrying oil supplies for NATO troops in Afghanistan, police said.

The attack took place in the Ring Road area of Peshawar, the capital of militancy-plagued Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
“An unknown number of gunmen stormed a workshop where more than a dozen tankers were parked. [..] Read the original article: here.

Children safer in Kabul than London: NATO envoy

LONDON – A British diplomat has sparked fury after claiming that Kabul is a safer place for children than Britain’s major cities.

Afghanistan has one of the world’s highest child mortality rates and has seen over three decades of war and civil strife.
Mark Sedwill, a former British ambassador to Afghanistan and now the NATO …. Source  : Children safer in Kabul than London: NATO envoy.

Security of Salwa Judum leaders raised after killing

RAIPUR – The security of dozens of Salwa Judum men has been stepped up in Dantewada and Bijapur districts of Chhattisgarh after a key leader of the controversial civil militia movement was killed by Maoists, police said Monday.

“The security of Salwa Judum leaders has been scaled up, they have been asked … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Security of Salwa Judum leaders raised after killing.

Suspected Maoists kill two CPI-M supporters in Bengal

KOLKATA – Suspected Maoists gunned down two supporters of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district, police said Monday.

We were informed that two bodies of CPI-M supporters were found in Dhangori village of Jhargram sub-division Monday morning. A police team has been rushed to the spot, said Additional Superintendent …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Coalition forces kill 18 suspected Taliban in Afghanistan

KABUL – NATO-led forces killed at least 18 suspected insurgents in firefights and airstrikes in Afghanistan over the weekend, the alliance said Sunday.

At least 15 of the insurgents were killed in the Sangin and Kajaki districts of the southern province of Helmand Saturday in two separate airstrikes, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) …. Original article  : Coalition forces kill 18 suspected Taliban in Afghanistan.

Eight injured in Kashmir blast

SRINAGAR – Eight people were injured Sunday in a powerful grenade blast in Bejibehara town in south Kashmir, police said.

A senior police officer said separatist guerrillas tossed a powerful hand grenade in the main market in Bejibehara town, 50 km from Srinagar on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, Sunday afternoon.
“The grenade fell on the … Read more >>.

Five killed in drone attack in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – At least five suspected militants were killed Sunday in a US drone attack in Pakistan’s North Waziristan region bordering Afghanistan.

A pilotless US drone fired two missiles at a vehicle near Mirali village in the tribal area, Dunya TV reported. It was not known whether any high-profile target was killed.
US drones have …. Source  : Five killed in drone attack in Pakistan.

Al Qaeda, Taliban have joined hands in Pakistan: Malik

ISLAMABAD – Banned militant outfits Al Qaeda, Taliban and Lashkar-i-Jhangvi have joined hands to carry out terrorist attacks in Pakistan, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said Sunday.

But the militant outfits were now feeling the heat as the Pakistan army has launched a massive crackdown against them in the northwestern areas as well as other parts …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Al Qaeda, Taliban have joined hands in Pakistan: Malik.

Kashmir blast: Injured girl dies in hospital

SRINAGAR – An eight-year-old girl, critically injured in a grenade blast in south Kashmir Sunday, died in hospital here Monday, police said.

Arifa, who had received multiple splinter injuries in the powerful blast at Bijbehara in Anantnag district, succumbed to her injuries in the Soura medical institute, a police spokesman said.
The condition of one [..] Read the original article: here.

Drone attack kills five in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – At least five suspected militants were killed Monday in a US drone attack in Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region bordering Afghanistan.

Security officials confirmed the attack in which a US drone fired four missiles at a vehicle in Mir Ali area.
This was the third drone attack in Mir Ali area within a …. Original source  : Drone attack kills five in Pakistan.

Suspected Maoists kill two CPI-M supporters

KOLKATA – Suspected Maoists gunned down two supporters of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district, police said Monday.

“We were informed that two bodies of CPI-M supporters were found in Dhangori village of Jhargram sub-division Monday morning,” said Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations) Mukesh Kumar.
The victims were identified …. Source  : Suspected Maoists kill two CPI-M supporters.

Pakistan may delay Taliban operation

ISLAMABAD – A military offensive in Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region bordering Afghanistan could be delayed due to “the widening role of India in the Afghan affairs” and the “differences in perceptions” over the scheduled withdrawal of NATO forces from that country, a media report said Monday.

The Pakistani government might delay the offensive by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistan may delay Taliban operation.

CRPF kill 9 Maoists in Bastar gunfight, rebels strike back (Second Lead)

RAIPUR – Claiming it as a major success, paramilitary troopers in Chhattisgarh Tuesday killed nine Maoists in a fierce gun battle in the rebel stronghold of Bastar. But the Maoists hit back, killing two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers in a powerful blast.

The 111th battalion of the CRPF fought a fierce gunbattle with … Original source on Gaea Times at : CRPF kill 9 Maoists in Bastar gunfight, rebels strike back (Second Lead).

India fears revival of LTTE, extends ban

NEW DELHI – India has extended its ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as it fears the revival of the outlawed group, a senior official said here Tuesday.

“There is still a threat from the LTTE. The ban has been extended by the home ministry, the official, who did not wish to … Read more : India fears revival of LTTE, extends ban.

10 suspected Islamist terrorists held in Europe

BRUSSELS – An Islamist terrorist cell planning an attack on Belgium was dismantled after 10 people were detained in Antwerp, the Netherlands and Germany, Belgian police announced Tuesday.

In a statement, authorities said that investigations launched in late 2009 had unearthed preparations for a terrorist attack on an unspecified target in Belgium, based on information … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 10 suspected Islamist terrorists held in Europe.

Taliban leader in secret Afghan talks was an impostor: Report

KABUL – The secret talks between the Afghanistan government and the Taliban to end the conflict in the country – that were “showing promise” – seem to have hit a dead end, with a revelation that the militant leader at the other end of the table was an imposter.

“In an episode that could … Read more »»».

‘Kasab appears resigned to his fate’

MUMBAI – Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, the sole survivor from the 10 Pakistani terrorists who attacked Mumbai 26/11, appears resigned to his fate and says he will “reap as he sowed”, Maharshtra Leader of Opposition Eknath Khadse said Tuesday after a visit to the Arthur Road Jail.

Khadse, along with state Home Minister … Read more : ‘Kasab appears resigned to his fate’.

Rebel leader nabbed in Meghalaya, abducted official to be freed

SHILLONG – A top commander of the Meghalaya rebel outfit Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has been arrested, police said Tuesday, even as the group announced it would free an abducted official by Wednesday.

Sengwan Marak, the area commander of the GNLA, was arrested Monday night from a safe house in Danaidubi area of the … Read more : Rebel leader nabbed in Meghalaya, abducted official to be freed.

Al-Qaeda ‘banker’ killed by security forces

Algiers, Nov 23 (IANS/AKI) Algerian security forces have killed a high-ranking Al-Qaeda militant known as the group’s “banker”.

Izza Rezki, also known as Abou Djaffar, was killed Friday around 50 km from the Algerian capital Algiers, according to Algerian newspaper al-Watan.
Djaffar was around 40 years old and was involved in armed Islamic militancy … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Al-Qaeda ‘banker’ killed by security forces.

We’ll be there, say 26/11 heroes still on duty

MUMBAI – They were on duty that day when terrorists struck in Mumbai two years ago. The memories of 26/11 run deep, but policeman Sanjay Govilkar, railway constable Jillu Yadav and announcers Bablu Kumar and Vishnu Zende, who saved hundreds of lives, are still at their job – more resolutely than before.

While assistant police …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : We’ll be there, say 26/11 heroes still on duty.

CRPF turns heat on Maoists, nine killed in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR – Nine Maoists were Tuesday killed in a fierce gun battle with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers in a forested pocket of the rebels’ stronghold Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, police said.

The killings were reported from Jagargunda area of Dantewada district. The casualty site is located over 500 km south from …. Read the original article  : here.

Ravi Inder Singh Detained

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- IAS officer Ravi Inder Singh was detained by Delhi police on Monday for allegedly leaking sensitive details relating to mobile number portability to some of the leading telecom companies. The 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer working with the Home Ministry, was under surveillance for a period of one month before …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ravi Inder Singh Detained.

Nine Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR – As many as nine Maoists were Tuesday killed in a fierce gunfight with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers in the rebels’ stronghold in a forested pocket of Chhattisgarh’s violence-hit Bastar region, police said.

The killings were reported from Jagargunda area of Dantewada district. The casualty site is located over …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nine Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh.

Kashmiri militants’ wives, children can return under new policy

JAMMU – Militants who return home from Pakistani administered Kashmir as well as their wives and children will benefit from a rehabilitation policy approved by the Jammu and Kashmir government, say official sources.

The government Monday sanctioned a rehabilitation policy for militants who had crossed over to Pakistani Kashmir for arms training but now …. Original article  : Kashmiri militants’ wives, children can return under new policy.

Rehabilitation policy for Kashmiri militants anti-national: BJP

JAMMU – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday slammed the Jammu and Kashmir government for approving what it termed an “anti-national” policy aimed at the return of Kashmiri militants from Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Responding to the government’s approval of a rehabilitation policy to grant amnesty to the militants and facilitate their return and give financial aid …. Original source  : Rehabilitation policy for Kashmiri militants anti-national: BJP.

US brands three LeT leaders as global terrorists

WASHINGTON – The United States has designated three top leaders of the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), blamed for the Mumbai terrorist attacks, as global terrorists and slapped sanctions on one of its affiliates. The move came on the eve of the second anniversary of the 26/11 assault.

The Secretary of State, in … Original source on Gaea Times at : US brands three LeT leaders as global terrorists.

Terror attack shows Karachi is in serious danger: Report

Karachi, Nov 25 (IANS/AKI) The bombing of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) police compound in Karachi earlier this month demonstrates that the port city is in grave risk, according to the classified conclusions of a report on the Nov 11 attack.

“The report expressed the fears of the existence of very high profile militants in Karachi …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Terror attack shows Karachi is in serious danger: Report.

Rebels free Meghalaya official after 56 days

SHILLONG – A senior Meghalaya transport official and his driver who were kidnapped by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels have been released unharmed after 56 days of captivity, police said Thursday.

R. Syngkon, district transport officer of East Garo Hills district, and his driver
Wan-bormi Syngkon were freed by the captors Wednesday night …. Read the original article  : here.

Militants kill five civilians in Afghanistan

KABUL – Five Afghan village elders were killed and four wounded when militants attacked a vehicle in the country’s northern Faryab province, Xinhua reported Thursday.

The insurgents struck the vehicle with a rocket-propelled grenade Wednesday, NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said.
No one has so far claimed responsibility for the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Militants kill five civilians in Afghanistan.

Germany purges air-cargo industry after Yemen bombs

BERLIN – In a purge of the German air cargo industry, three companies lost their licences Wednesday.

Authorities cracked down after the bomb scare at the end of October, when a time bomb sent from Yemen as an air parcel passed through a transshipment depot in Cologne undetected.
It was only intercepted in England after … Read more »»».

Five dead, six injured in separate attacks in Iraq

MOSUL – Five people, including four soldiers, were killed and six others were injured Wednesday in two separate attacks in Iraq’s northern city of Mosul, security sources said.

Four soldiers were killed and six people were injured by a bomb blast in the neighbourhood of al-Dawassa in central Mosul.
Elsewhere in Mosul, a civilian man …. Read the original article  : Five dead, six injured in separate attacks in Iraq.

Mumbai Chabad House ‘home’ for Baby Moshe, say grandparents

MUMBAI – Baby Moshe, the cherubic face of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, still remembers his slain parents, Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg, and considers the Chabad House here as his home even as he grows up in Israel, his grandparents said here Wednesday.

Moshe’s grandparents Nachman and Frieda Holtzberg visited the Chabad House on … Original article on : Mumbai Chabad House ‘home’ for Baby Moshe, say grandparents.

Suspense prevails over abducted Meghalaya official

SHILLONG – Suspense prevailed over the release of an abducted Meghalaya official and his driver, kidnapped by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels Sep 30, as police and his family Wednesday said they had no information about him.

On Tuesday, the GNLA’s military wing chief Sohan D. Shira announced through an English daily that it … Read : Suspense prevails over abducted Meghalaya official.

US court summons ISI chief in Mumbai terror case

WASHINGTON – A US court has summoned top officials of Pakistani spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), as also the alleged masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in response to a case filed by relatives of two American victims.

Summons were issued by a New York court to ISI’s powerful chief, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Shuja … Read more >>>.

Nine arrest warrants issued after Belgian anti-terror operations

BRUSSELS – Nine arrest warrants were issued in the wake of two separate police operations targeting suspected Islamist terrorist cells in Belgium, local media reported Wednesday.

Prosecutors quoted by the Belga news agency said warrants were issued for all seven people who were detained Tuesday in Antwerp – as part of a three-country sting also … Original article on : Nine arrest warrants issued after Belgian anti-terror operations.

Car bomb kills 15 Shia Muslims in Yemen

SANA’A – At least 15 people were killed and more than 20 injured after a car bomb struck a religious procession in northwestern Yemen Wednesday, tribal sources said.

The sources said the victims were all followers of the Shia Muslim rebel al-Houthi group.
Witnesses said the car exploded as a convoy carrying dozens of Shia …. Original article  : Car bomb kills 15 Shia Muslims in Yemen.

Nepal’s Maoist chief urges war on India

KATHMANDU – Amidst the Indian government’s growing concern about the crisis in Nepal and a renewed war on its own Maoist guerrillas, Nepal’s Maoist supremo Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has identified India as the arch enemy and urged the party to brace for a war with the southern neighbour, reports said Wednesday.

The 55-year-old former … Read more >>.

26/11 was a unique emotional experience: Doctor

MUMBAI – He is used to seeing blood and gore every day, but the mayhem wreaked by terrorists in Mumbai was “a unique emotional experience” to Keki Turel. The leading Mumbai medico even remembers the sequence of patients he operated upon one by one – and their words.

Turel practises at the famous Bombay … Original source on Gaea Times at : 26/11 was a unique emotional experience: Doctor.

Taliban true followers of Islamic ideology: Pakistan minister

ISLAMABAD – The Taliban are “the true followers of Islamic ideology”, says a Pakistan minister who also believes that “America is the biggest terrorist of the world”.

According to federal Minister for Tourism Maulana Attaur Rehman: Ulema and Taliban are the true followers of Islamic ideology and America is the biggest terrorist of the world, …. Read the original article  : Taliban true followers of Islamic ideology: Pakistan minister.

Safe militant havens in Pakistan slow Afghan war: US report

WASHINGTON – A new US Defence Department report says Pakistan’s failure to shut down safe havens for militants and the Taliban’s ability to adapt are slowing efforts to reverse the momentum in the Afghan war.

As insurgent groups continue to use Pakistan as a staging area for cross-border operations, it raises new questions about Pakistan’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : Safe militant havens in Pakistan slow Afghan war: US report.

Boston airport evacuates terminal for suspect bags

WASHINGTON – A Boston bomb squad Tuesday was checking out two duffel bags at a cargo terminal at Logan Airport after K-9 units trained to sniff out explosives raised alarm.

A spokesman from the local transport agency, Massport, told the Boston Globe that a K-9 dog from the federal Transportation Security administration “got a hit” …. Read the original article  : Boston airport evacuates terminal for suspect bags.

Around 20 Germans training as terrorists in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Around 20 Germans are being groomed as terrorists in Pakistan camps close to the border with Afghanistan, according to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Most of them are Muslims who acquired German nationality, but there are also German converts to Islam, an ISI officer told DPA on condition of anonymity.
US citizens and Britons …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rehabilitation of minor female Maoist cadre promised

KOLKATA – The police Tuesday said it will make arrangements for the rehabilitation and education of Sukurmani Soren alias Lakshmi, who was recently rescued after being recruited in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ranks eight months ago in West Bengal.

“Arrangements are being made for her rehabilitation, including education, vocational training and health care. … Original article on : Rehabilitation of minor female Maoist cadre promised.

Munda urges Maoists to cooperate in panchayat polls

RANCHI – Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Friday appealed to the Maoists to cooperate in the panchayat elections beginning Saturday as instances have come to light of the rebels forcing people to withdraw their nominations from the polls.

“Panchayat polls are taking place after 32 years and we appeal to strayed people (Maoists) to join …. Original source  : Munda urges Maoists to cooperate in panchayat polls.

Chidamnbaram calls for modernising country’s police forces

MUMBAI – Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Friday called for modernising and equipping the country’s police forces to ensure that they are ready to tackle challenges like the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Speaking at a function here on the second anniversary of the 26/11 attack, Chidambaram said that in the past two years, the country … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chidamnbaram calls for modernising country’s police forces.

Pakistan has not kept promises on 26/11: Chidambaram

MUMBAI – Pakistan has failed to live up to its promises to bring to book the masterminds of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Friday on the second anniversary of the mayhem.

Pakistan had made many promises, including arresting the seven accused in the 26/11 attack, Chidambaram said at a function … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistan has not kept promises on 26/11: Chidambaram.

Tribute to 26/11 victims – sculpted in sand

PURI – It’s a sand sculpture depicting the famous Gateway of India encapsulated in two huge open palms, and it was here that hundreds of tourists and residents Friday paid tribute to victims of the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai.

People from various walks of life offered floral tributes to the 5 foot high sand sculpture …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tribute to 26/11 victims – sculpted in sand.

PM vows to bring to justice 26/11 perpetrators

NEW DELHI – Saluting the “courage, unity and resolve” of Mumbaikars, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged on the second anniversary of the 26/11 attacks Friday to redouble efforts to “bring the perpetrators of this crime against humanity to justice”.

Two years ago this day, Mumbai was subjected to a brutal terrorist attack that claimed …. Read the original article  : PM vows to bring to justice 26/11 perpetrators.

India asks Pakistan for speedy 26/11 justice

COLOMBO – Underlining its commitment to resolving all bilateral issues through dialogue, India Friday asked Pakistan to dismantle the terror machinery and bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to speedy justice.

“On the second anniversary of the barbaric terrorist attack in Mumbai, the nation pays respectful homage to its sons, daughters and foreign … Read more »».

Mumbai pays tribute to 26/11 victims

MUMBAI – Two years after 10 Pakistani terrorists killed 166 people in an audacious attack here, India’s financial capital Friday paid homage to the victims of the 26/11 carnage that stunned the world.

Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, state Home Minister R.R. Patil, other ministers, top police and civil officials laid … Read more >>.

Mumbai pays homage to 26/11 victims

MUMBAI – Two years after 10 Pakistani terrorists unleashed mayhem killing 166 people here, India’s financial capital Friday paid homage to victims of the audacious 26/11 attack that stunned the world.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Home Minister R.R. Patil, other ministers, top police and civil officials laid wreaths … Read more »»».

Canada asked to raise Kanishka bombing ex-gratia from $25,000

TORONTO – The Indian Overseas Congress in the US has urged Canada to raise its proposed ex-gratia of $25,000 each to the families of 329 victims of the Air India Kanishka bombing in 1985.

In a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the NRI body has said that the victim families of the Kanishka …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Blast rocks Russia’s North Caucasus

Moscow, Nov 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A powerful blast was heard in Nalchik, the capital of Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, but no casualties were reported, a police source said Friday.

The explosion was heard at 23.58 local time (20:58 GMT) Thursday.
“The blast occurred when a police car was passing by,” the source said. … Read : Blast rocks Russia’s North Caucasus.

Netherlands seeks arrest warrant for fugitive SS guard

THE HAGUE – Dutch justice authorities Thursday issued a Europe-wide arrest warrant for a former SS camp guard accused of murdering at least 22 Jews and who has been living for more than half a century in Germany.

A spokesman for prosecutors in The Hague said the move underscores their determination to bring Dutch-born Klaas …. Original article  : Netherlands seeks arrest warrant for fugitive SS guard.

Greek anarchist group claims responsibility for parcel bombs

ATHENS – A Greek anarchist group claimed responsibility Thursday for more than a dozen parcel bombs sent to European leaders and embassies causing widespread alarm earlier this month, reports said.

In a 13-page proclamation the group, Conspiracy of Cells, claimed responsibility for parcel bombs sent to eight embassies in the Greek capital as well as …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Greek anarchist group claims responsibility for parcel bombs.

CBI seeks transfer of Sohrabuddin case outside Gujarat

NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Thursday moved the Supreme Court saying that free and fair trial in the Sohrabuddin Shah staged shootout case was not possible in Gujarat and the case should be transferred to Mumbai.

The final report of the CBI submitted to the apex court in a sealed envelop …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : CBI seeks transfer of Sohrabuddin case outside Gujarat.

India asks Pakistan for time-bound justice for 26/11

NEW DELHI – A day before the second anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, India Thursday regretted lack of substantial progress in the 26/11 probe and pressed Pakistan for a time-bound fulfiliment of its pledge to bring the perpetrators of the carnage to justice.

Regretting the lack of substantive and verifiable progress” in the 26/11 …. Read the original article  : India asks Pakistan for time-bound justice for 26/11.

Three terrorists killed in daylong Kashmir gun batle

JAMMU – Three terrorists were killed and a soldier was injured in a day-long gun battle in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday.

An army spokesman said two terrorists have been identified as Abu Usman and Abu Ali, both Pakistani nationals, who were active in the area for the past eight to nine years. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Three terrorists killed in daylong Kashmir gun batle.

People’s resolve and resilience more powerful than terrorists: Clinton

WASHINGTON – Saying that the “resolve and resilience” of the people is more powerful than terrorist guns and bombs, the United States Thursday assured that it stands in solidarity with India as it remembers the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

“Now, as then, the American people stand in solidarity with the people of … Original source on Gaea Times at : People’s resolve and resilience more powerful than terrorists: Clinton.

Chidambaram to pay homage to Mumbai terror attack victims

MUMBAI – Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram will Friday lead the city in paying homage to the martyrs and victims of the Nov 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attack here, officials said.

Chidambaram, along with Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Murli Deora and Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, will take part in a function at …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Chidambaram to pay homage to Mumbai terror attack victims.

Don’t drag ISI into 26/11 trial, says Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – It was “improper to unnecessarily drag Pakistani intelligence agency ISI” into the Mumbai terror attack trial, Pakistan said Thursday, a day after a US court summoned the ISI chief and other officials in response to a case filed by relatives of two American 26/11 victims.

At his weekly briefing in Islamabad, Pakistani Foreign [..] Read the original article: here.

Some seminaries promoting militancy in Pakistan: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik Thursday said seminaries “belonging to a particular school of thought” were promoting militancy in the country.

“We have more than 20,000 seminaries providing religious education to the students in the country and are making an effort to register all of these with the relevant authorities”, Malik … Read more >>>.

Omar defends rehabilitation policy for militants

JAMMU – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said the government’s rehabilitation policy aimed at the return of Kashmiri militants from Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir was beneficial to the state.

Dismissing the charges of opposition parties, particularly the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), that the policy — given the green signal by his government …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Omar defends rehabilitation policy for militants.

Britain steps up security, fearing Mumbai-like attack

LONDON – Gun-totting British policemen have been deployed in many shopping centres in Britain to combat the threat of a Mumbai-like massacre ahead of the Christmas holidays, a media report said Saturday.

Armed patrols have been stepped up to protect potential terrorist targets such as shopping centres. Among them are the Westfield mall in Shepherd’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : Britain steps up security, fearing Mumbai-like attack.

No takers for Kashmiri militants’ rehabilitation policy?

JAMMU – The much-hyped rehabilitation policy for Kashmiri militants may turn out to be a big disappointment for Jammu and Kashmir. Not a single application has been received till now, officials said, adding that cumbersome paperwork and time-consuming procedures may kill it altogether.

Under the policy, adopted Monday, militants wishing to return home from … Original article on : No takers for Kashmiri militants’ rehabilitation policy?.

Sri Lanka far from post-war harmony, says activist

NEW DELHI – Sri Lanka is not doing enough to win the hearts and minds of Tamils and achieve genuine ethnic harmony following the end of the war, says an Indian activist after visiting the island nation.

“It is an uphill journey. But the authorities are refusing to make even a beginning,” Sarvjeet Singh of … Original article on : Sri Lanka far from post-war harmony, says activist.

17 insurgents killed in Afghanistan, says NATO

KABUL – NATO-led forces and Afghan troops killed at least 17 suspected militants in operations in southern and eastern Afghanistan, the alliance said Saturday.

The most deadly operation was conducted Friday night by Afghan and foreign soldiers in the Sherzad district of the eastern province of Nangarhar to find a Taliban leader after they received …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 17 insurgents killed in Afghanistan, says NATO.

Kashmir stone pelters, separatists have nexus with LeT: Police

SRINAGAR – In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have said some government employees were involved in the separatist protests during the last five months and the separatists have a nexus with the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

S.M. Sahai, Inspector General of Kashmir Police (IGP), Friday evening also told the media here that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kashmir stone pelters, separatists have nexus with LeT: Police.

Two Maoists surrender in Jharkhand

RANCHI – Two Maoist guerrillas, including a woman, surrendered in Ranchi Saturday, police said.

According to police, the Maoist guerrillas – Sunita Kumari and Trilochan Munda -surrendered before Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Singh.
Both were wanted in more than 13 criminal cases. Sunita is the first woman Maoist to surrender in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Five militants among six killed in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A security official and five militants were killed Friday in a clash at a security checkpost in Pakistan’s Orakzai tribal region.

The fighting started when militants attacked a checkpost in the Mishti area of Orakzai Agency.
The security forces fired in retaliation that “killed at least five suspected terrorists”, Samaa TV reported.
…. Original article  : Five militants among six killed in Pakistan.

Saudi Arabia arrests 149 Al Qaeda terror suspects

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has arrested 149 alleged member of Al Qaeda terrorist rings over the last eight months, the kingdom’s interior ministry said Friday.

Among those arrested were 25 foreigners, Mansur al-Turki, a spokesman for the ministry, told a press conference in Riyadh.
According to the ministry, the arrests thwarted 10 planned attacks before … Read : Saudi Arabia arrests 149 Al Qaeda terror suspects.

Maoists set truck on fire

RAIPUR – Maoists Friday set a truck on fire on a national highway in Chhattisgarh’s restive Bastar region, police said.

About 30 Maoists intercepted the truck loaded with coconuts in Dantewada district and set it on fire near Sukma, some 440 km south from here.
The truck was on its way to Korea … Read more : Maoists set truck on fire.

US drone attack kills four in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Four suspected militants were killed in a US drone attack in northwest Pakistan Friday, reports Xinhua.

The pilotless aircraft fired three missiles at a vehicle suspected of carrying militants in Miranshah area of North Waziristan tribal region.
The region, close to the border with Afghanistan, is a stronghold of Taliban and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mumbai remembers, prays for 26/11 victims (Roundup)

MUMBAI – Mumbai paused in its busy tracks Friday to remember the carnage of two years ago and paid homage to the martyrs and victims of the terror attack that left 166 people dead. From signature campaigns demanding the immediate hanging of Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone Pakistani terrorist caught alive during the mayhem, to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Mumbai remembers, prays for 26/11 victims (Roundup).

Bodo leader ready for unconditional talks

GUWAHATI – The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) is ready for unconditional peace talks with New Delhi and even keep the demand for sovereignty or independence out of the process, chief of the outlawed outfit Ranjan Daimary has said.

We are ready to discuss any issue and even leave the issue of sovereignty …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bodo leader ready for unconditional talks.

Rs.25 crore plan for 60 Maoist-hit districts: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – The government will give Rs.25 crore to each of the 60 Maoist-affected districts in central and east India to ensure that the benefits of development reach the poor tribals, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Friday.

The special development plan that will be implemented over two years (2010-11 to 2011-12) envisages governance reforms … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rs.25 crore plan for 60 Maoist-hit districts: Chidambaram.

26/11 brings India, Israel closer

NEW DELHI – Two years after the 26/11 terror spree, baby Moshe, whose parents were killed in the attack on the Jewish centre in Mumbai, is growing up fine in Israel. And the ties between India and Israel have grown stronger than ever as the two countries bolster their secuity dialogue and firm up a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 26/11 brings India, Israel closer.

No general amnesty in Kashmir rehabilitation policy

JAMMU – Contrary to widespread impression, there is no general amnesty clause in the Jammu and Kashmir rehabilitation policy for militants returning from Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir, officials say.

“No general amnesty is envisaged under this policy, a senior officer of the government clarified to IANS Friday. He said the terms and conditions under …. Source  : No general amnesty in Kashmir rehabilitation policy.

Terror bid at Pakistan parliament foiled, two arrested

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani security officials have arrested two suspected militants who were allegedly planning to carry out suicide attacks on the parliament building and a mosque in Islamabad.

Interior Minister Rehman Malik confirmed to the media that “two suspects have been arrested in a major crackdown by the security forces in the suburbs of Islamabad”. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Terror bid at Pakistan parliament foiled, two arrested.

40 killed in Yemen car bomb attack

SANAA – Forty people were killed Friday in a car bomb attack on a Shia procession in northern Yemen, Xinhua reports.

The attack took place in the Sihaar district of northern Saada province. Several people were wounded.
The procession was on its way to the funeral of Houthi spiritual leader Bader al-Deen al-Houthi, when … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 40 killed in Yemen car bomb attack.

26/11 attackers must be punished: Pakistan foreign minister

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday said the terrorists involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attack must be punished and Pakistan is ready to extend all possible support in this regard.

Talking to the media in his native town of Multan, Qureshi said: “We have always condemned the Mumbai attacks. Terrorism in any … Read more : 26/11 attackers must be punished: Pakistan foreign minister.

Maoists blow up ambulance, five killed

BHUBANESWAR – Five people, including two women and a child, were killed when Maoists blew up the ambulance they were travelling in in Orissa’s Kandhamal district, police said Sunday.

The landmine blast took place Saturday night in a hilly and forested area near Brahmanigaon, some 350 km from here.
The ambulance was on a culvert … Read more : Maoists blow up ambulance, five killed.

Pakistani Taliban hold secret meeting, plan fresh strikes

LAHORE – The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has held a secret meeting at which they decided to set up two units to carry out strikes on foreigners and security forces, a media report said.

Express Tribune reported that TTP has formed two units under the supervision of two commanders – Mujahid Abu Asim and Abdul …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

The curious case of the fake Taliban: Pakistani daily

ISLAMABAD – A man who posed as a Taliban leader and hoodwinked his way into getting access to the corridors of power in Afghanistan and also got his bank balance hugely fattened has exposed how “the worlds best-funded and highly regarded intelligence outfits are capable of making royal blunders”, a Pakistani daily has said.

Dawn … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : The curious case of the fake Taliban: Pakistani daily.

Maoists blow up Jharkhand panchayat building

RANCHI – Maoist guerrillas blew up a panchayat building in Jharkhands Latehar district as the state holds its first panchayat polls, police said Sunday.

According to the police, 15 to 20 Maoists raided Khura village in Latehar, some 140 km from here, late Saturday night and blew up a panchayat building using detonators and explosives.
…. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Maoists blow up Jharkhand panchayat building.

Two militants killed near Jammu

JAMMU – Two militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces Sunday morning in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, police said.

A joint team of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police raided a suspected hideout of militants in the jungles in Gandoh area in Doda, some 180 km from Jammu. A gun … Read more >>.

Nepal Maoists condemn Indian operation against rebels

KATHMANDU – A year after India started paramilitary operations against its own outlawed Maoist party and nearly five months after security forces killed a top guerrilla leader, Nepals Maoist party has finally reacted to the incidents officially, condemning both and underlining its continued antagonism towards the Indian government.

The week-long plenum of Nepals largest party, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nepal Maoists condemn Indian operation against rebels.

Jenni-Lyn Watson’s Body Found

CLAY (GaeaTimes.com)- The law enforcement officials at last found the body of Jenni-Lyn Watson, the missing New York girl, who disappeared from her home on November 19. The law enforcement officials of Onodanga said that they found a body near Clay Central Park in North Syracuse where they have been searching for the missing … Read more »».

Suspected Maoists blow up ambulance, three dead

BHUBANESWAR – Three people, including a woman, were killed when suspected Maoists blew up the ambulance they were travelling in Orissas Kandhamal district, police said Sunday.

The landmine blast took place Saturday night in a hilly and forested area near Brahmanigaon village, about 150 km from the district headquarters of Phulbani, when the victims were …. Source article  : Suspected Maoists blow up ambulance, three dead.

Monument for Al Qaeda victims to be built in Iraq

Baghdad, Nov 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A council in an Iraqi province has proposed the creation of a museum and setting up of a monument to victims of Al Qaeda in a building that was used as a prison for people kidnapped by the terrorist outfit, an official said.

Though the idea for the museum came …. Source article  : Monument for Al Qaeda victims to be built in Iraq.

Teenager held in US over Christmas festival bomb plot

WASHINGTON – A teenager was arrested on suspicion of trying to detonate a car bomb at a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in the northwestern US state of Oregon, news reports said Saturday.

Mohamed Osman Mohamud, a Somalia-born naturalized US citizen, was arrested moments before the ceremony took place Friday night in Portland, the US Attorney’s Office … Read more : Teenager held in US over Christmas festival bomb plot.

Militants kidnap four workers in Tripura

AGARTALA – Separatist tribal guerrillas in Tripura have abducted four labourers working on a school building construction site, police said Saturday.

“Outlawed NLFT (National Liberation Front of Tripura) militants, armed with sophisticated weapons, raided the Chandipur village, 145 km north of here, late Friday and kidnapped four workers at gun point while others managed to …. Read the original article  : Militants kidnap four workers in Tripura.

26/11 probe delayed because of India: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik Saturday said a delay in investigations into the 26/11 Mumbai attack has been caused because of a lukewarm response from India.

“We have asked India to share some information with us to help us proceed with the probe, but the requisite information has not reached us as yet,” … Read more : 26/11 probe delayed because of India: Rehman Malik.

640 Pakistanis died in 37 suicide attacks this year

ISLAMABAD – At least 640 people were killed and 1,800 hurt in 37 suicide bombings across Pakistan this year, said a government report.

The report compiled by the Counter-Terrorism Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency states that the suicide attackers targeted security forces, public property, mosques and shrines, foreign diplomats, educational institutions, political leaders, and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Militants abduct government engineers in Manipur

IMPHAL – Four engineers of the Manipur public health engineering department and their driver were abducted by separatist militants in the state, police said here Sunday.

“Heavily armed Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Council) militants stopped the engineers’ vehicle and kidnapped them on (Imphal-Dimapur) National Highway 39 late Saturday,” a police officer told reporters.
“The engineers …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Decks being cleared for Assam separatists’ release

GUWAHATI – The decks are being cleared for the release of all top jailed leaders of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) as the government wants to pave the way for peace talks to end over three decades of insurgency in Assam.

As part of a government strategy, four top ULFA leaders were …. Original article  : Decks being cleared for Assam separatists’ release.

Six die in Pakistan suicide blast (Second Lead)

ISLAMABAD – At least six people were killed and 20 injured Tuesday when a suicide attacker targeted a police van in Bannu district in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The police mobile van was on patrolling duty around 8.45 a.m. when the suicide bomber approached the vehicle and blew himself up.
The dead include a …. Original source  : Six die in Pakistan suicide blast (Second Lead).

Suicide bombing kills at least six in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A suicide bombing Tuesday killed at least six people, including a baby and a policeman, in north-western Pakistan, officials said.

The bomber blew himself up near a police van on patrol in a furniture market in the Bannu district of Khyber-Pakhtukhwa province.
Qazi Fayazuddin, a senior medical officer at the hospital in the …. Read the original article  : Suicide bombing kills at least six in Pakistan.

Terrorist arrested for Sri Lankan team attack in Lahore

LAHORE – A key terror suspect has been arrested for his involvement in the March 2009 brazen attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore that left six players injured and six escorting policemen dead.

Express Tribune Tuesday quoted police officials as confirming the arrest of Qari Abdul Wahab, alias Umar alias Farhan alias … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Terrorist arrested for Sri Lankan team attack in Lahore.

Two die in Pakistan blast

ISLAMABAD – At least two people were killed Tuesday when a powerful explosion tore through a police station in Bannu in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The blast took place at the police station near Melad Park in Bannu district, Geo News quoted sources as saying. The death toll may rise, police said.
…. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Two die in Pakistan blast.

Taliban demands Pakistan minister step down

ISLAMABAD – The Taliban has demanded Pakistani Religious Affairs Minister Hamid Saeed Kazmi step down, a media report said Monday.

Kazmi told Dunya TV Monday Taliban militants had written a letter to him demanding he step down as a federal minister. They also threatened in the letter of dire consequences in case of non-compliance, he …. Read the original article  : Taliban demands Pakistan minister step down.

Six NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan

KABUL – Six NATO soldiers were killed Monday when a man dressed in police uniform opened fire during a training session in eastern Afghanistan, reports Xinhua.

Six NATO soldiers and the attacker were killed, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said in a statement. A probe has been ordered.
The ISAF did … Read more >>.

Two suspected LeT militants nabbed in Thane

MUMBAI – Maharashtra Police’s Anti-Terrorist Squad has nabbed two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives from a mall in Thane city, a senior official said Monday.

The arrests of the duo – both from Jammu and Kashmir – were made Nov 15 from the mall near Kapurbawdi area of the city, ATS chief Rakesh Maria said here.
The … Read more : Two suspected LeT militants nabbed in Thane.

Gyaneshwari accident: CBI submits charge sheet

KOLKATA – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Monday submitted its charge sheet to a court in the May 28 Gyaneshwari Express accident, holding the pro-Maoist tribal Peoples’ Committee Against Police Atrocities (PCAPA) responsible for the crash in which 148 people were killed.

The CBI, which took over the case from the state police’s Criminal …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Gyaneshwari accident: CBI submits charge sheet.

Drone victim in Pakistan demands compensation from US

ISLAMABAD – A resident of North Waziristan, affected by US drone attacks in Pakistans tribal region, has sent a legal notice to US Defence Secretary Robert Gates and CIA chief Leon Panetta for Rs. 500 million in compensation for the deaths of two of his family members.

Addressing a press conference here Monday afternoon, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Drone victim in Pakistan demands compensation from US.

Pakistani drone victim demands compensation from US

ISLAMABAD – A US drone attack victim in Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region has sent a legal notice to US Defence Secretary Robert Gates and CIA chief Leon Panetta demanding compensation worth Rs.500 million.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad Monday afternoon, the complainant Karim Khan said that “a drone attack at his house … Read more : Pakistani drone victim demands compensation from US.

Kandhamal people fear Maoist attack

BHUBANESWAR – People in parts of Orissa’s communally sensitive Kandhamal district remained indoors Monday fearing a Maoist attack, two days after the rebels blew up an ambulance killing all its five occupants in the area, police said.

The landmine blast took place Saturday night in a hilly and forested area near Brahmanigaon village, some 350 … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kandhamal people fear Maoist attack.