Accidents & Disasters – Weekly Newsletter for December 1-6, 2010

Monday, December 6, 2010

Ash from Indonesian volcano forces airport to shut

JAKARTA – Ash eruptions from Mount Bromo volcano forced the closure of a nearby airport in Indonesia’s East Java province, an official said Monday.

Transport ministry spokesman Bambang Ervan said the Abdurahman Saleh Airport in Malang district would be closed to civilian flights for at least five days.
Gede Suantika, head of the Centre of …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Nuclear science professor killed in Tehran

TEHRAN – An Iranian university professor of nuclear science was killed and another professor injured in attacks Monday in Tehran, the city’s police chief said.

Police Chief Hossein Sajadinia confirmed earlier news reports that the bombs were attached to both victims’ cars by assassins on motorcycles, apparently through magnets.
The victims, Majid Shahriari and Fereydoun … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Nuclear science professor killed in Tehran.

New Zealand plane returns after smoke alert in cabin

WELLINGTON – A plane was forced to return to New Zealand’s Wellington International Airport shortly after take-off Monday after passengers said there was a smell of smoke in the cabin, a media report said.

The Air New Zealand plane, operated by Mount Cook Airline, was on its way to Dunedin with 59 passengers on board, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New Zealand plane returns after smoke alert in cabin.

Kalmadi says he will answer all CBI questions

NEW DELHI – Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi Monday said he has not committed any offence and is ready to answer all the questions of the Central Bureau of Investigation. He also said he will make a statement in parliament.

“I welcome the investigations (into the financial irregularities in the Commonwealth Games). …. Read the original article : here.

Three guerrillas, one cop killed in Srinagar shootout

SRINAGAR – Three suspected guerrillas and a policeman were killed in a shootout in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital Monday, police said.

A senior police officer said police had set up a checkpost at Qamarwari Chowk in Srinagar city, eight kilometres from city centre Lal Chowk, after specific information about the possible movement of …. Original source : Three guerrillas, one cop killed in Srinagar shootout.

Militants kill policeman in Srinagar

SRINAGAR – Separatist guerrillas shot dead a police constable in Qamarwari area of the Jammu and Kashmir summer capital Srinagar Monday as the security forces have engaged three of the militants in a gunfight, police said.
…. Original article on Gaea Times at : Militants kill policeman in Srinagar.

Indian student recalls stabbing horror in Australia

MELBOURNE – An Indian student in this Australian city shuddered as he recalled the November night he was viciously stabbed in the stomach, with 26 stitches needed to sew up the gaping wound.

The cookery student in Melbourne was stabbed in the stomach by two men after he had finished work in a South Yarra … Read more »».

Teachers fired in China for thrashing kid

BEIJING – Two kindergarten women teachers in China have been fired after a video posted online showed them thrashing and kicking a four-year-old boy.

The video that appeared on internet last week was titled “Teachers at Daxing district No.1 kindergarten beating a student”.
During the five-minute video, a woman teacher pulls the four-year-old boy’s ears … Read more »»».

100 kids injured in China school stampede

BEIJING – Nearly 100 children were injured Monday in a stampede at a primary school in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in northwest China, officials said.

The incident occurred in the No.5 primary school in Aksu city, when the children were heading downstairs to the playground for after-class exercises. Some of the students fell and triggered …. Original article on Gaea Times at : 100 kids injured in China school stampede.

Pakistani woman’s nose cut-off by in-laws

ISLAMABAD – A Pakistani woman’s nose was cut off and her head tonsured by her in-laws who then locked her up for three days because they suspected her of having an affair with a neighbour, police said.

The incident took place in Gujranwala in Punjab province.
Aasiya Bibis brother-in-law Anwar, his wife Kalsoom and …. Original source : Pakistani woman’s nose cut-off by in-laws.

Nepali woman nabbed with drugs in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW – A Nepali woman was arrested with cannabis worth around Rs.20 lakh in Uttar Pradeshs Maharajganj district, police said Monday.

Vimla Gharti, aged around 38 years, was nabbed late Sunday from Sanuali town, near the Indo-Nepal border, following a joint operation by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the district police.
Preliminary investigations indicate … Read more : Nepali woman nabbed with drugs in Uttar Pradesh.

Fire rages at Chandni Chowk warehouse

NEW DELHI – A major fire at a warehouse in Delhi’s congested Chandni Chowk market continued to rage Monday, a day after it broke out, officials said. Efforts are on to douse the blaze even as three firemen and a policeman injured have been injured.

The warehouse is on the ground floor of … Original article on : Fire rages at Chandni Chowk warehouse.

Efforts still on to douse fire at Delhi’s Chandni Chawk (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – A major fire broke out Sunday evening at a warehouse in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk market, officials said. Three firemen and a policemen were injured while fighting the blaze, which was still to be doused till past midnight.

“Two of our firemen have major injuries. They have been rushed to Lok Nayak Jai … Read more : Efforts still on to douse fire at Delhi’s Chandni Chawk (Second Lead).

Four injured fighting blaze in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk

NEW DELHI – A major fire broke out Sunday at a warehouse in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk market, officials said. Three firemen and a policemen were injured while fighting the blaze, which was yet to be doused at 10 p.m.

“Two of our firemen have major injuries. They have been rushed to Lok Nayak Jai …. Source article : Four injured fighting blaze in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk.

C.M. Jatua slightly injured in collision

KOLKATA – Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting C.M. Jatua sustained minor injuries when his car was hit by a mini-truck in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district Sunday, police said.

South 24 Parganas’ Additional Superintendent of Police Murli Dhar told IANS that two people accompanying the minister in his car also sustained minor … Original article on : C.M. Jatua slightly injured in collision.

Delhi deputy speaker’s vehicle stolen

NEW DELHI – A pan-India alert was sounded after a vehicle belonging to Delhi assembly Deputy Speaker Amrish Singh Gautam was stolen from near his residence in east Delhi, police said Sunday.

Gautam’s sports utility vehicle (SUV) was stolen Saturday night after it was parked by his son around 10.30 p.m., police said.
The …. Source : Delhi deputy speaker’s vehicle stolen.

Fire breaks out in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk

NEW DELHI – A fire broke out in a warehouse in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk area Sunday evening. The fire department rushed 27 tenders to douse the blaze that broke out around 5 p.m., an official said.

“Although it is not a major fire, we’ve sent 27 fire tenders to the spot to contain the fire, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fire breaks out in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk.

BJP youth wing protests ‘anti-India’ speech by Mirwaiz

KOLKATA – More than 20 activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s youth wing were arrested Sunday for shouting slogans against Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for his alleged anti-India statements at a seminar here.

The Mirwaiz, addressing a seminar at the Academy of Fine Arts here, said that Kashmir is a disputed land … Read this article on Gaea Times at : BJP youth wing protests ‘anti-India’ speech by Mirwaiz.

Northeastern students’ rally to protest BPO staffer’s rape

NEW DELHI – Scores of students and others from the northeast living in the capital will hold a protest rally at Jantar Mantar Monday to protest the gangrape of a BPO staffer from Mizoram earlier this week and demand speedy justice.

The rally will be organised by the Delhi Mizo Students Association and will begin …. Original source : Northeastern students’ rally to protest BPO staffer’s rape.

Child dies in roof collapse

NEW DELHI – A child was killed and another injured when the ceiling of their house collapsed in a west Delhi slum Sunday, officials said.

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. in Dwarka Sector 19, police said.
Two children were brought to the hospital. One of them was dead and the other had injuries … Read more >>.

Hostages at US school freed; gunman shoots himself (Second Lead)

WASHINGTON – A gun-toting student released 24 people he held hostage at a high school in the northern US state of Wisconsin before shooting himself, news reports said.

The 23 pupils and one female teacher were held about five hours in Marinette before being freed Monday night uninjured, police said. When officers entered the classroom … Read : Hostages at US school freed; gunman shoots himself (Second Lead).

Long trials to blame for rapists walking free

NEW DELHI – Three out of four rape accused in India go scot-free, official data reveals. Behind the dismal conviction rate is a saga of long trials and the sabotage of court proceedings by the accused, say experts even as another gangrape in the capital has left the nation shocked.

According to the National … Read more >>.

Supreme Court questions Thomas’ credibility

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday expressed reservation on the objectivity of Central Vigilance Commissioner P.J. Thomas if he were to supervise the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the 2G spectrum scam.

The court said that as secretary of the Department of Telecom, Thomas had justified certain actions that are now under …. Original article : Supreme Court questions Thomas’ credibility.

Four of family burnt to death in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW – A couple and their two young children were burnt to death early Tuesday in a fire that broke out while they were sleeping in their home in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district, police said.

The accident took place in Uttam Nagar village of Saharanpur district, about 450 km from here. Kunwar Pal, his wife, …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Four of family burnt to death in Uttar Pradesh.

Hindu girl kidnapped in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A three-and-a-half year old Hindu girl has been abducted from outside a temple in Pakistan’s Kashmore district in Sindh, a media report said.

Aanchal was kidnapped from outside a Hindu temple Thursday.
Daily Times Tuesday quoted Federal Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti as saying that the kidnappers would be dealt with iron hands.
… Read more »».

CBI books CWG officials Bhanot and Verma, conducts raids

NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday filed a case against top Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) officials Lalit Bhanot and V.K. Verma for alleged irregularities and raided their homes and offices.

While Bhanot is the OC secretary general, Verma is the OC director general. A case has been filed against them … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : CBI books CWG officials Bhanot and Verma, conducts raids.

BSF trooper found dead inside train

LUCKNOW – A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper posted in Jammu and Kashmir was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside a train in Uttar Pradesh, police said Tuesday.

The body of Mukesh Kumar, aged around 40, was found Monday evening inside the Jammu Tawi Express in Sultanpur district. He was on his way to his …. Read the original article : BSF trooper found dead inside train.

Six-year-old Pakistani girl rescued from wedding venue

ISLAMABAD – A six-year-old Pakistani girl, whose marriage was to be solemnised with her 23-year-old cousin, was rescued from a secret wedding venue by the police. The unsuspecting girl had been assured that she would get many gifts.

The bridegroom Zahid was arrested from the marriage venue in Sheikhupura in Punjab province.
“We received a …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Woman police chief slain in Mexico

Chihuahua (Mexico), Nov 30 (IANS/EFE) The woman leading the police department in the northern Mexican town of Meoqui was shot dead while driving to work, authorities said.

Hermila Garcia was named last month as chief of the 90-strong police force in Meoqui, located 70 km from Chihuahua city, the state capital.
Garcia was found fatally …. Read the original article : Woman police chief slain in Mexico.

CBI raids premises of OC officials Bhanot, Verma

NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday raided the homes and offices of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) Secretary General Lalit Bhanot and Director General V.K. Verma.

The raids against the two top aides of OC Chairman Suresh Kalmadi are on at 11 places in various parts of the capital, a top …. Source : CBI raids premises of OC officials Bhanot, Verma.

Inmate kills girlfriend, stashes body in cell at Peru prison

Lima, Nov 30 (IANS/EFE) A Dutch inmate murdered his Peruvian girlfriend on visiting day at Lima’s Lurigancho prison in August and buried her body in his cell, with the killing going undetected for three months, an official said.

Jackson Sanford Staing confessed Sunday night that he murdered Leslie Dayana Paredes Silva at the prison.
The …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Inmate kills girlfriend, stashes body in cell at Peru prison.

Over 1,000 arrests during Ecuador census day

Quito, Nov 30 (IANS/EFE) A total of 1,026 people were placed under arrest Sunday, the day a national census of population and housing was being taken in Ecuador. A law forbids people from leaving their homes even after being counted on that day.

According to national police chief Patricio Franco, 962 people were arrested for …. Source : Over 1,000 arrests during Ecuador census day.

Gunman releases hostages at US school

WASHINGTON – Twenty-four hostages held by a gun-toting student at a high school in Wisconsin have been released Monday night, broadcaster CNN reported quoting police.

Police chief Jeffery Skorik was quoted as saying that the 23 students and one woman teacher were safe. The gunman had released five of the hostages earlier.
The young …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Armed student takes several hostages in US school

WASHINGTON – A gun-toting student held 18 fellow students and a teacher hostage at a high school in Wisconsin Monday night, after releasing five hostages, broadcaster CNN reported quoting police.

The young male took over a classroom at Marinette High School as the school day drew to a close and was communicating with police through … Read more »».

Three FIFA officials took bribes: BBC

LONDON – Three FIFA officials who later this week will vote on which countries stage the World Cup in 2018 and 2022 took bribes in the 1990s, a BBC television programme claimed Monday.

According to an investigation by Panorama, the officials – Nicolas Leoz of Paraguay, Issa Hayatou who represents African nations and Ricardo Teixeira … Read more »».

Five missing after ship collision in Black Sea

SOFIA – A freighter flying the flag of Sierra Leone sank after a collision with a Dutch tanker in the Black Sea Monday, leaving five crew members unaccounted for, the Bulgarian Interior Ministry said.

The Karim 1 went down during stormy weather 10 nautical miles off Cape Emine, a headland in Bulgaria. Five of its … Read more : Five missing after ship collision in Black Sea.

Six missing after ship collision in Black Sea

SOFIA – A Cambodian-flagged freighter sank after a collision with a Dutch tanker in the Black Sea Monday, leaving six crewmembers unaccounted for, the Bulgarian news agency BTA reported.

The Karim 1 went down during stormy weather off Cape Emine in Bulgaria. Four of its 10-member crew were rescued, all but one of them from … Read : Six missing after ship collision in Black Sea.

Merchant killed in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD – A Delhi-based flour merchant was hacked to death in Ghaziabad Monday night, police said. Enmity is suspected to be the motive as a large amount of cash was found on the body.

The body of Vinod Gupta, 48, was found at his rented house in Sector 10 of the Vasundhara area …. Original article : Merchant killed in Ghaziabad.

Delhi Police file sedition case against Arundhati, Geelani

NEW DELHI – Acting on a court directive, the Delhi Police Monday registered a sedition case against writer-activist Arundhati Roy and Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani for their alleged anti-India speeches at a seminar here.

The Delhi Police have slapped Sections 124 A (sedition), 153 A (promoting enemity between two communities), 153 B (assertion …. Read the original article : Delhi Police file sedition case against Arundhati, Geelani.

Court seeks views of NGOs, media in Gujarat riots case

GANDHINAGAR – A special court hearing a case related to the Gulberg Society massacre during the 2002 Ahmedabad riots Monday sought the views of NGOs and the media on various aspects of the criminal litigation.

Judge B.U. Joshi observed: “Since the matter in question is linked to national unity, it is necessary not to limit … Read : Court seeks views of NGOs, media in Gujarat riots case.

Four years gone, no trace of missing Japanese tourist

AGRA – Four years after a 21-year-old Japanese tourist disappeared here, the police are clueless about his whereabouts.

S. Kota disappeared after visiting the Taj Mahal and other monuments in Agra Sep 5, 2006. A case was registered and 26 people were identified as witnesses. His mother paid several visits to Agra and met …. Original article : Four years gone, no trace of missing Japanese tourist.

WikiLeaks founder’s mother worried after Interpol alert

SYDNEY – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s Australia-based mother, who is distressed after an alert for her son was issued by Interpol, said: “Obviously I don’t want him hunted down and jailed.”

Interpol issued the order Tuesday for the arrest of Julian Assange in connection with a Swedish investigation of sexual assault allegations. The action comes … Original article on : WikiLeaks founder’s mother worried after Interpol alert.

Chandigarh cops meet dead-end in girl’s murder case

CHANDIGARH – Failing to get any breakthrough in the sensational murder of a 22-year-old management student here, Chandigarh Police Wednesday announced a reward of Rs.100,000 for anyone providing information that leads to the arrest of the accused.

Neha Ahlawat was found killed July 30 this year near a taxi stand in Sector 38 (west) …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Chandigarh cops meet dead-end in girl’s murder case.

Dacoit killed after robbery near Pune

PUNE – A dacoit was killed while four of his accomplices escaped with Rs.70,000 that they robbed from two petrol pumps in Pune’s Shirur village, police said Wednesday.

“Five dacoits came in a car and looted two petrol pumps located close to each other. Security guard of one of the petrol pumps fired at the … Read more »»».

Guard at Spanish nursing home confesses to 11 murders

Olot (Spain), Dec 1 (IANS/EFE) A weekend security guard at a nursing home in this northeastern Spanish town, who was arrested last month for the murders of three residents, has confessed to causing the deaths of 11 people in the facility.

Joan Vila, 45, has been in the psychiatric wing of a prison …. Source article : Guard at Spanish nursing home confesses to 11 murders.

Six youth killed in Uttar Pradesh accident

LUCKNOW – Six youth returning from a marriage function were killed when their speeding car rammed into a gas tanker in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district early Wednesday, police said.

The Indica car ploughed into the Indane gas tanker along the Delhi-Kanpur highway in the Sikandarabad town, killing the victims on the spot.
“Those killed are …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Six youth killed in Uttar Pradesh accident.

France’s top diplomat in Hong Kong recalled over wine theft

HONG KONG – France’s top diplomat in Hong Kong was suspended and recalled to Paris after allegedly stealing two expensive bottles of wine, a news report said Wednesday.

Marc Fonbaustier, 46, was recalled after he was reportedly caught on security cameras taking bottles of Bordeaux from the elite Hong Kong Country Club, the South China …. Read the original article : here.

95-year-old Italian film director leaps to his death

Rome, Dec 1 (IANS/AKI) Mario Monicelli, a celebrated Italian film director, took his own life by leaping from the fifth-floor balcony of a Rome hospital where he was being treated for cancer. He was 95.

Public broadcaster Rai television late Monday interrupted a popular programme to announce his death.
“Death doesn’t frighten me, …. Source article on Gaea Times at : 95-year-old Italian film director leaps to his death.

Interpol issues warrant for WikiLeaks founder

LYON/STOCKHOLM – International police agency Interpol issued an order Tuesday for the arrest of WikiLeaks website founder Julian Assange in connection with a Swedish investigation of sexual assault allegations.

In a notice posted its website, Interpol listed Assange on its “red” list, or highest-priority fugitives to be held for deportation to the country where they …. Original source : Interpol issues warrant for WikiLeaks founder.

Lithuania named EU’s murder capital

VILNIUS – You are more likely to be murdered in the Baltic state of Lithuania than anywhere else in the European Union, according to figures released Tuesday by the EU’s official statistics agency, Eurostat.

In a report on crime trends over recent years, Lithuania saw an average 8.76 murders per 100,000 heads of population every …. Read the original article : Lithuania named EU’s murder capital.

Over 460 cyber criminals arrested in China

BEIJING – Nearly 180 cyber crimes were solved during November and more than 460 suspects were arrested for their involvement, China’s ministry of public security said Tuesday.

Fourteen websites were shut during the month for allegedly providing hacker software, training hackers and organising cyber attacks, Xinhua reported.
“Our country’s cyber crime situation is still very … Read more >>.

West Bengal awards 140 policemen

KOLKATA – A total of 140 West Bengal policemen were awarded meritorious service medals by Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee here Tuesday.

Five persons, including the officer-in-charge of Sarenga police station in Bankura Rabi Lochan Mitra, who was killed by the Maoists Feb 24, were awarded the Shaurya (gallantry) medal.
The other recipients of the Shaurya … Original article on : West Bengal awards 140 policemen.

Elephant hit by truck, killed

LUCKNOW – An elephant was killed while its handler was critically injured after being hit by a speeding truck in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district Tuesday evening, police said.

The truck spun out of the driver’s control along the Varanasi-Shaktinagar highway and hit the elephant, police said.
“While the elephant died on the spot, the handler … Read more : Elephant hit by truck, killed.

Class 5 girl commits suicide

LUCKNOW – Upset over her poor academic performance, a teenaged class 5 student committed suicide by hanging herself in her house here Tuesday, police said.

Soni Kumari, 13, who studied at the Suchetna School, hanged herself from a ceiling fan with a ‘dupatta’ (scarf) at her residence in Sarojini Nagar area.
“Preliminary investigations reveal … Read more >>.

Child marriage prevented in Haryana

CHANDIGARH – Timely action by district officials and the Haryana Police prevented a 15-year-old girl from being forcibly married off at a village in Sirsa district, officials said Tuesday.

The action followed after the District Child Marriage Prevention Officer (DCMPO) Sadhna Mittal received information that a minor girl, Pushpa, of village Rupana Darba would Dec …. Original source : Child marriage prevented in Haryana.

Dhaula Kuan gangrape: Another suspect’s sketch released

NEW DELHI – Days after releasing sketches of two suspects in last week’s gangrape of a BPO staffer by four men, Delhi Police Tuesday released the sketch of the third suspect.

Earlier in the day, the police also claimed to have “more or less” identified the vehicle used by the rapists.
The …. Original article : Dhaula Kuan gangrape: Another suspect’s sketch released.

Nine sentenced in fodder scam case

RANCHI – A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here Tuesday sentenced nine more men convicted for the fraudulent withdrawal of Rs.20 crore from the state treasury to purchase fodder for public distribution, a CBI statement said Tuesday.

The sentences range from three to six years in jail and fines of Rs.10,000 to Rs.10 …. Source : Nine sentenced in fodder scam case.

Cold claims one life in Punjab

DERABASSI – An elderly man died due to excessive cold here Tuesday, becoming the state’s first casualty of the current winter season, police said.

We found an unidentified body on a bench at a bus stand this morning. We immediately took the body to the civil hospital here, where doctors declared him brought dead. Doctors … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cold claims one life in Punjab.

Police obtain more clues in BPO employee’s gangrape

NEW DELHI – Delhi Police Tuesday said they obtained relevant clues from the four people detained in the call centre employee’s gangrape case and had “almost” identified the vehicle used by the four rapists to abduct the victim.

The four men who were detained Monday are being questioned further.
“We are still questioning the four …. Original source : Police obtain more clues in BPO employee’s gangrape.

35 Pakistani government websites hacked

ISLAMABAD – At least 35 Pakistani government websites were hacked Tuesday by a group calling itself the “Indian Cyber Army”, a media report said.

The government took action to secure the hacked websites and most of them were restored by afternoon, an official spokesman was quoted as saying by the Online news agency.
Among the …. Original article : 35 Pakistani government websites hacked.

Drug peddlers arrested in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW – Three drug peddlers who operated in various states were arrested with smack, a highly addictive morphine derivative, worth around Rs.1 crore in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district, police said Thursday.

The three drug peddlers, including a woman, were nabbed late Wednesday from the Kotwali area following a joint operation by Special Task Force (STF) … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Drug peddlers arrested in Uttar Pradesh.

BHU student suspended for posting obscene content on Facebook

VARANASI – Posting vulgar remarks against his female batchmates on the popular social networking site Facebook has landed a final year student of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi district in trouble.

The university administration not only suspended Gaurav Ranjan for three months, but also debarred this native of Jharkhand from taking …. Source article : BHU student suspended for posting obscene content on Facebook.

Two held, one surrenders in Delhi’s BPO rape case

NEW DELHI – Two of the five men accused of raping a 30-year-old BPO employee here have been arrested and a third has surrendered in Haryana, Delhi Police said Thursday.

“There are five suspects, of whom two have been arrested. We have learnt that another person has surrendered in a Haryana court. We are looking …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Two held, one surrenders in Delhi’s BPO rape case.

Obama, Tata face wrath of Bhopal survivors

BHOPAL – They had nothing to do with the Bhopal gas tragedy, but US President Barack Obama and Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata are still the target of public anger on the 26th anniversary of the world’s worst industrial disaster – on the ground that have not done enough for survivors.

“On Dec 2 …. Read the original article : here.

Pakistan trip lands Nepali in Indian jail as 26/11 suspect

KATHMANDU – A Nepali family is hoping it will see justice done to their son, being held in a prison in India’s Bihar state for eight months for suspected involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks.

Mohammad Ghulam Bashir, a small-time trader in Nepal’s Sunsari district along the Indian border, was arrested by Indian police in …. Source : Pakistan trip lands Nepali in Indian jail as 26/11 suspect.

Two Kashmiri journalists let off in false reporting case

SRINAGAR – Almost five months after a complaint was lodged, Jammu and Kashmir Police have dropped charges of criminal conspiracy against two journalists, police said Thursday.

Highly placed sources here said the charges levelled against Suhail Bukhari and Idris Lone, working for Delhi-based News X channel, have been dropped after it was proved that the [..] Read the original article: here.

Naga paratrooper kills officer, West Bengal policeman

KOLKATA – A Naga paratrooper deployed for anti-Maoist operations in West Bengal’s Purulia district gunned down his superior and a state armed police constable, police said. He was arrested Thursday morning.

“A jawan (paratrooper) of the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) Nagaland shot his superior following a heated argument late Wednesday. Hearing the sound of …. Read the original article : Naga paratrooper kills officer, West Bengal policeman.

Indian American manager fined for defrauding investors

WASHINGTON – An Indian American manager of a hedge-fund that catered to Silicon Valley professionals has been fined by the Securities and Exchange Commission and barred from the investment advising business for five years.

Neil Godbole, 29, of San Francisco, agreed to a $40,000 civil penalty for concealing large trading losses in his Opulent Lite …. Source article : Indian American manager fined for defrauding investors.

New Zealand remembers dead miners with national service

WELLINGTON – New Zealanders observed a two-minute silence Thursday at the start of a remembrance service to honour 29 men who died in a gas explosion at a coal mine last month.

More than 10,000 people attended the service at a racetrack near Greymouth, near the Pike River mine on the west coast of the …. Source article : New Zealand remembers dead miners with national service.

Two nabbed in BPO employee rape case: Delhi Police

NEW DELHI – Two of the five men accused in the rape of a 30-year-old BPO employee in Dhaula Kuan locality here last week have been arrested, Delhi Police said.

“Two people have been arrested in the case. The vehicle which was used for the crime has also been recovered. And the remaining three accused …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Nira Radia’s phone intercepts deposited in Supreme Court

NEW DELHI – The central government Thursday handed over the telephone intercepts of corporate lobbyist Nira Radia’s conversations with media and politicians in the 2G spectrum allotment case to the Supreme Court.

The court was handed over the server, hard drive and call records. The apex court bench of Justice G.S. Singhvi and Justice A.K. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Nira Radia’s phone intercepts deposited in Supreme Court.

Man held after Facebook posting on murder plan

Modena (Italy), Dec 2 (IANS/AKI) A man was arrested in the northern Italian city of Modena after he posted to his Facebook profile the date he was planning to murder his ex-girlfriend – on her birthday.

Police managed to make sure the woman was in a safe place on that date.
They had [..] Read the original article: here.

School mistress says she gave sex education to abused boys

SYDNEY – A house mistress in an Australian school sexually abused boys aged 11 and 12 and rationalised her behaviour as providing sex education, a court has been told.

The unnamed 41-year-old woman had “lots and lots of personality difficulties” and she knew her actions were wrong, psychiatrist David Greenberg told the New South Wales … Read more : School mistress says she gave sex education to abused boys.

Huge fire in Punjab factory

CHANDIGARH – Goods worth millions of rupees were burnt Thursday morning in a major fire at a thread factory of the Trident group near Barnala town in Punjab, police said.

Firemen were trying to control the blaze and the reasons for the fire were yet to be ascertained, police said.
Police sources said the loss …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Indian family reprieved to stay in New Zealand

WELLINGTON – An Indian father jailed as an illegal immigrant was expected to be released from prison Thursday after a government reprieve that will save his three New Zealand-born children from facing life in an Indian slum.

Sital Ram was jailed in September and he and his wife Usha were ordered to be deported after …. Source article : Indian family reprieved to stay in New Zealand.

Quake hits Fiji

NEW YORK – An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted Fiji Wednesday, reports Xinhua.

The quake occurred at about 16:00 GMT with the epicentre at 15.9 degrees south latitude and 178.9 degrees west longitude, the US Geological Survey said.
…. Original source : Quake hits Fiji.

Two Germans stole Lady Gaga, Timberlake tracks online

DUISBURG – Two German hackers allegedly stole and sold unreleased tracks from pop stars, including Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake, via the internet, a state prosecutor said Wednesday.

A 17-year-old disc jockey from Duisburg and a 23-year-old from nearby Wesel allegedly wrote simple programmes – called Trojans because of their ability to enter private networks …. Original source : Two Germans stole Lady Gaga, Timberlake tracks online.

Two Nigerians held for smuggling drugs

NEW DELHI – Two Nigerian nationals were arrested from Kalkaji area of south Delhi Wednesday with over 500 grams of narcotics.

Emmanuel Paul and Christian were arrested while trying to courier the drugs abroad, a Delhi Police officer said.
“They were carrying sherwanis with wooden hangers. After breaking the hangers, six rolls containing 536 grams … Read : Two Nigerians held for smuggling drugs.

Not able to enroll for a course, woman hangs self

LUCKNOW – Depressed over not being able to enroll for a computer course due to financial constraints, a 22-year-old woman committed suicide here by hanging herself Wednesday, police said.

Swati Gupta, a final year M.Com student, hung herself from a pole in her courtyard with a scarf at her residence in Krishnanagar locality.
Preliminary …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Not able to enroll for a course, woman hangs self.

Chandigarh official sent to judicial remand

CHANDIGARH – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) special court here Wednesday sent the superintendent of the Chandigarh estates office to 14-days judicial remand in a corruption case, an official said.

According to the CBI officials, the accused was identified as Mahal Chand and he was arrested late Tuesday. Chand had demanded Rs.200,000 from Sohan …. Source article : Chandigarh official sent to judicial remand.

Russian used spam mails to sell Viagra

WASHINGTON – A 23-year-old Russian man, who has been indicted in the US for generating a third of spam emails worldwide, infected thousands of computers intending to sell counterfeit goods, including Viagra.

Oleg Y. Nikolaenko of Vidnoe, near Moscow, was arrested in Las Vegas last month and indicted for taking control of thousands of computers … Read more »»».

Karnataka IT minister resigns over land scam

BANGALORE – Karnataka IT Minister Katta Subramanya Naidu Friday resigned following a police complaint against him in a multicrore land deal, Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa said and added that the move was meant to ensure an impartial probe into the case.

“I have accepted his resignation and forwarded it to governor (H.R. Bhardwaj) for acceptance,” … Read more : Karnataka IT minister resigns over land scam.

Northeast delegation meets Dikshit over women’s safety

NEW DELHI – A seven-member delegation of activists and lawyers from the northeast along with members of different NGOs Friday met Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit to discuss the issue of safety of northeastern women in the capital in the wake of the gangrape of a BPO employee from Mizoram.

Dikshit has called for …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Northeast delegation meets Dikshit over women’s safety.

Firemen battle to check Israel’s worst-ever bushfire (Third Lead)

TEL AVIV – An estimated 13,000 people had been forced to flee their homes in northern Israel Friday morning, as the worst bushfire in Israel’s history entered its second day, leaving 40 dead.

The blaze had destroyed hundreds of hectares of land and was still not under control, after breaking out before noon Thursday on …. Original source : Firemen battle to check Israel’s worst-ever bushfire (Third Lead).

Karnataka IT minister quits over land scam

BANGALORE – Karnataka IT Minister Katta Subramanya Naidu Friday resigned following a police complaint against him in a multicrore land deal, Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa announced.

“I have accepted his resignation and forwarded it to governor (H.R. Bhardwaj) for acceptance,” Yeddyurappa told reporters here.
He is the fourth minister of the first Bharatiya Janata Party …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Karnataka IT minister quits over land scam.

UN calls for probe into Sri Lankan troops’ war crime video

LONDON – The UN has sought a fresh probe into alleged war crimes against Sri Lankan troops after Britain’s Channel 4 News released a video featuring soldiers executing naked men and women.

The video, which was broadcast Tuesday, shows government troops executing civilians in the last few weeks of the 26-year Sri Lanka war, which … Original source on Gaea Times at : UN calls for probe into Sri Lankan troops’ war crime video.

Youth lynched for killing village head

LUCKNOW – A Class 12 student was lynched by a mob in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh district after he and his two aides shot dead a village head, police said Friday.

Three motorcycle-borne assailants, including the student Rinku Pathak, killed Umashankar Rajbhar (40) Thursday night while he was talking to some people in his Belwana village.
…. Original source : Youth lynched for killing village head.

15 people lynched in Haiti in two weeks

Port-au-Prince, Dec 3 (IANS/EFE) Fifteen people have been lynched in the southwestern Haitian province of Grand’Anse over the past two weeks on suspicion of poisoning water supplies, media reports said Thursday.

Several people allegedly died as a result of poisoning, though their deaths were originally attributed to the cholera outbreak that has claimed more than …. Source article : 15 people lynched in Haiti in two weeks.

Truck carrying $6.5 mn in art works stolen in Spain

Madrid, Dec 3 (IANS/EFE) A truck carrying art works valued at 5 million euros ($6.5 million) was stolen last weekend near the Spanish capital, authorities said Thursday.

Security cameras at a warehouse in Getafe filmed three hooded men breaking in to steal the truck, a police spokesperson told EFE, adding that the keys had been …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Truck carrying $6.5 mn in art works stolen in Spain.

40 dead, thousands flee raging Israeli bushfire (Second Lead)

TEL AVIV – An estimated 13,000 people were forced to flee their homes in northern Israel Thursday and early Friday, as the worst bushfire in Israel’s history raged unchecked for 14 hours, killing 40 people and devouring everything in its path.

The fire broke out shortly before noon Thursday on the Carmel hill, southeast of …. Original article : 40 dead, thousands flee raging Israeli bushfire (Second Lead).

Car Crashes in Michiana due to Snow, 1 Dead

WATERVILET (GaeaTimes.com) — As the winter is slowly setting in, emergency responders were busy all day Wednesday after the snow caused several accidents throughout Michiana. Unfortunately, one of these accidents killed Hermelinda Vela, 56, when his husband’s car crashed on Hennessey Road in Watervliet around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
Police has told that Rene Vela, … Read more : Car Crashes in Michiana due to Snow, 1 Dead.

Two Dead in a I-95 Accident near Broward Boulevard

FORT LAUDERDALE (GaeaTimes.com) — According to Florida Highway patrol, two men were killed early Thursday when the pick-up truck they were in, veered off Interstate 95 and crashed into trees along roadside.
The accident took place near about 3 a.m. on the southbound side of I-95 a little south of Broward Boulevard. After the accident, …. Source article : Two Dead in a I-95 Accident near Broward Boulevard.

Corpus Christi Officer Dies in a Tractor accident

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (GaeaTimes.com) — Joe Harrison, 51, a Corpus Christi off-duty police died when a tractor he was using flipped and started on fire. The accident took place on Wednesday afternoon, near his house at south of Robstown.
Commander Mark Schauer has commented that the tractor was being used to try to pull a … Read more »».

1 Dead, 1 Critically injured in Hattiesburg Paper plant Accident in Howard

GREEN BAY (GaeaTimes.com) — With a tragic turn of event, two people met a fatal accident this morning after falling 30 feet from scaffolding at a Howard paper plant. One of the two person suffered critical injury while other was declared dead.
According to Deputy Chief Jhon Gossage of the Brown County Sheriff’s Department, the …. Original article : 1 Dead, 1 Critically injured in Hattiesburg Paper plant Accident in Howard.

Car hits Bicycle on 18 Miles, Cyclist found Dead

STERLING HEIGHTS (GaeaTimes.com) — In an unfortunate bicycle accident, James Anthony Sawicki, 54, was found dead on 18 mile. Police are blaming distracted driving for an accident that left a bicyclist dead Dec. 1.
Initial investigation suggests that a 20-year-old woman from Rochester Hills had reached down, between Mound and Ryan, to retrieve something from …. Read the original article : here.

40 die in Israel fire (Lead, changing dateline)

TEL AVIV – A massive brushfire, the worst in Israel’s history, raged unchecked for more than eight hours Thursday, burning thousands of acres of land, forcing villages to evacuate, and killing up to 40 people when their bus was engulfed in flames.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the blaze as “a catastrophe, the likes of …. Original article : 40 die in Israel fire (Lead, changing dateline).

Israel calls for help to fight blaze

JERUSALEM – Israel Thursday asked the international community to send firefighting aircraft to help put out a huge blaze in the country’s port city of Haifa that left at least 40 people dead, reports Xinhua.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late Thursday urged Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Russia to send the aircraft. Israel doesn’t have one. …. Read the original article : here.

Mentally ill man climbs up Howrah Bridge

KOLKATA – Traffic slowed to a crawl and pedestrians had a harrowing time Thursday as a mentally ill man climbed atop the Howrah Bridge here and threatened to jump into the river, police said. Firemen climbed up and forced him to come down after three hours.

Arvind Singh, 35, climbed on top of the Howrah … Original article on : Mentally ill man climbs up Howrah Bridge.

Ruchika case: School principal innocent, says church official

CHANDIGARH – The principal of the Sacred Heart School, where teenaged molestation victim Ruchika Girhotra studied but was expelled from allegedly at the behest of tainted Haryana cop S.P.S. Rathore, is innocent and no action will be taken against her, a church official said Thursday.

The assertion came even as the Central Board … Original article on : Ruchika case: School principal innocent, says church official.

Rural workers’ protest in Lucknow turns violent

LUCKNOW – A number of gram rozgar sewaks (rural employment workers) engaged in vandalism and fought pitched battles with the police as their protest to press for acceptance of their demands turned violent here Thursday.

Demanding regularisation of their services and a hike in remuneration, the workers, who provide support to gram panchayats (village council) … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Rural workers’ protest in Lucknow turns violent.

British teacher charged with having sex chats with pupils

LONDON – A teacher at an all-girls’ school in Britain is facing charges of unacceptable professional conduct after she had explicit sex chats with her students.

Lindsay Brown of the Southfield School for Girls in Kettering, Northamptonshire, told her pupils how she burnt her nipple while cooking and discussed about losing her virginity, taking drugs …. Read the original article : British teacher charged with having sex chats with pupils.

Skeleton found in Mumbai jail

MUMBAI – A human skeleton was found in the Arthur Road Jail here in November when the maintenance work was under progress, an official said Saturday.

“The skeleton was found on Nov 22 while some digging work was going on in barrack No.1 of the jail,” the official said.
“The skeleton has been sent …. Source : Skeleton found in Mumbai jail.

Ship with 24 Chinese crew sinks off Philippines

BEIJING – A cargo ship with 24 Chinese crew on board sank in the waters off the Philippines Friday. Fourteen people have been saved while 10 were still missing, a media report said Saturday.

Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesman Chief Supdt. Agrimero Cruz said Saturday the Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV Hong Wei sank about 120 …. Read the original article : here.

British woman reports stolen snowman to police

LONDON – A woman in Britain has been called “completely irresponsible” after she dialled the police emergency helpline to report a stolen snowman.

The unnamed woman from Chatham, Kent, phoned 999 after she thought the case needed the involvement of police because she had used pound coins for the snowman’s eyes and teaspoons for the … Read more >>.

Goods destroyed as fire engulfs warehouse

LUCKNOW – Goods worth lakhs of rupees were destroyed when a big fire broke out in a garments warehouse and spread to other shops in Uttar Pradeshs Muzaffarnagar district Saturday, police said. No casualty was reported.

The fire engulfed the garments warehouse in Shahpur town on the outskirts of Muzaffarnagar district and soon spread to …. Source article : Goods destroyed as fire engulfs warehouse.

Separatists torch Srinagar school bus to enforce shutdown

SRINAGAR – A mob torched a school bus here Saturday to enforce a shutdown called by hardline separatist Syed Ali Geelani that partially affected life in summer capital Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley. The bus-burning comes even as a 10-member parliamentary-civil society team is here to meet a cross-section of the people, … Read more >>.

Pakistan hackers wage ‘cyber war’ on Indian sites

ISLAMABAD – A group of Pakistani internet hackers has waged a cyber war on Indian sites, claiming to have infected over 200 of them and said the act was a revenge for a similar attack on Pakistani websites by a self-proclaimed “Indian Cyber Army”.

The group, describing itself as “Predators PK”, said it hacked the …. Source : Pakistan hackers wage ‘cyber war’ on Indian sites.

Italian tourist killed in Agra road accident

FATEHPUR SIKRI – An Italian tourist was killed while his wife and daughter were injured as a bus rammed into their auto rickshaw in this Uttar Pradesh tourist town, police said Saturday.

The Italian, identified only as Robert, and his family had reached Fatehpur Sikri from Agra Friday and had taken an auto to …. Read the original article : Italian tourist killed in Agra road accident.

Sariska tiger died of poisoning: Minister

JAIPUR – A tiger that was found dead in Sariska Tiger Reserve last month had been poisoned, Rajasthan Forest Minister Ram Lal Jaat said here Saturday.

The male translocated tiger, ST-1, was poisoned with organophosphorus insecticide, the minister said.
The forensic report has confirmed poison in the tiger’s body. “Scientists at the Forensic Science [..] Read the original article: here.

Teenaged hitman who beheaded victims held in Mexico

Mexico City, Dec 4 (IANS/EFE) A 14-year-old killer, known as the “boy hitman” and wanted in Mexico for beheading several of his victims, has been arrested.

Senior military officials said though they have reports that a person was arrested in Morelos state but were unaware if that individual was Edgar Jimenez Lugo alias “El Ponchis”, …. Original article : Teenaged hitman who beheaded victims held in Mexico.

Lawmaker gunned down in Honduras

Tegucigalpa, Dec 4 (IANS/EFE) A congressman with Honduras’ ruling National Party was fatally shot by unknown assailants in the western city of La Entrada, authorities said.

Juan de Jesus Deras Madrid, 33, was attacked Thursday while returning in his car from a public event to hand out government benefits to poor residents of Copan Ruinas.
…. Source : Gaea News Network.

Italian police shut down ‘bullying’ Facebook page

ROME – A Facebook page that was being used by a group of teenaged students in Italy to bully and harass one of their classmates has been shut down by police, a media report said Saturday.

The Minors’ Court in Rome found guilty seven 14-year-old students of online abuse against a boy in their same … Read : Italian police shut down ‘bullying’ Facebook page.

School bus torched in Srinagar to enforce shutdown

SRINAGAR – A mob torched a school bus in Old City area here Saturday to enforce a shutdown called by hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani across the Kashmir Valley. No one was injured in the incident, police said.

“The bus of a private school was stopped at Khwaja Bazaar in Old City area. …. Source : School bus torched in Srinagar to enforce shutdown.

Indian-American accused of conning musician works out plea deal

WASHINGTON – An Indian American computer store owner and his girl friend charged with taking millions of dollars from a pianist and oil fortune heir have agreed to negotiate a plea deal by March 10.

The pair accused of stealing $20 million from Roger Davidson going back to 2004 signed waivers Thursday that allow their … Read : Indian-American accused of conning musician works out plea deal.

CBI website hacked by ‘Pakistani Cyber Army’

NEW DELHI – The website of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was hacked by a group identifying itself as the ‘Pakistani Cyber Army’, which also claimed to have hacked the server of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) website.

The investigation agency confirmed that its website was hacked and that they had no idea who …. Original article on Gaea Times at : CBI website hacked by ‘Pakistani Cyber Army’.

Blast derails India-bound train in Pakistan

KARACHI – A blast on railway tracks near Karachi early Saturday derailed two bogies of the Thar Express, which was travelling from this southern port city of Pakistan to Rajasthan in India, Geo TV reported. No casualties were reported.

The train with 155 passengers, including 50 Indians, on board derailed due to the blast triggered …. Original article : Blast derails India-bound train in Pakistan.

Gold burglar targeting South Asian homes gets 3 years

WASHINGTON – A New York City woman who admitted being part of a ring of picky burglars which targeted dozens of South Asian homes in Washington suburbs has been sentenced to three years in federal prison.

Melinda M. Soto, 34, and her husband, Dagoberto Soto Ramirez, pleaded guilty in federal court in Alexandria to regularly … Original article on : Gold burglar targeting South Asian homes gets 3 years.

Pakistan cleric offers reward to kill Christian woman

ISLAMABAD – A cleric in Pakistan has offered a reward of Rs.500,000 for anyone who kills a Christian woman sentenced to death for insulting the Prophet Mohammed.

“I will give Rs.500,000 to a person who will kill Aasia,” said Maulana Yousaf Qureshi, the prayer leader of the historic Mohabbat Khan Masjid in Peshawar.
…. Original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistan cleric offers reward to kill Christian woman.

Egypt Shark Attack Culprit Caught from Red Sea

LEBANON, EGYPT (GaeaTimes.com) — Last Tuesday and Wednesday, reports of Egypt shark attacks had spread quite a stir over the Internet. According to reports, 4 tourists were attacked at a resort due to this attack. In the attacks, an elderly woman lost her hand and another lost a leg.
But now, the Egyptian Environment Ministry …. Source : Gaea News Network.

One Dead, One Critically injured in Twin Accident in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, CANADA (GaeaTimes.com) — In an unfortunate turn of event, one constructor worker was killed and another was severely injured in two separate accidents which took place within blocks and minutes of each other downtown Vancouver on Thursday.
The first worker who was killed when a form used for pouring concrete hit him on the …. Read the original article : here.

Indian police system needs reforming: Toronto Police chief Alok Mukherjee

TORONTO – Toronto Police Board chairman Alok Mukherjee, the highest-ranking public servant of Indian origin in Canada, wants India to quickly roll back its colonial-style policing system for its own good.

Policing in India is influenced by political interference and it should stop, the soft-spoken Mukherjee told IANS at his office in Toronto Police headquarters …. Original article : Indian police system needs reforming: Toronto Police chief Alok Mukherjee.

Bhopal survivors to get more compensation

BHOPAL – The much-awaited distribution of increased compensation to survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy will begin from Dec 15, a minister said Sunday.

Bhopal gas tragedy relief and rehabilitation minister Babulal Gaur said the increased compensation of Rs.750 crore would be distributed through claim courts by March 31, 2011.
He added that death cases …. Original source : Bhopal survivors to get more compensation.

Seven Britons trapped in snow-covered pub for over a week

LONDON – Seven people have been trapped inside a pub in Britain for the past nine days after the building was engulfed by 16 feet of snow.

Five staff and two residents have been trapped since Nov 26 at The Lion Inn in Blakey Ridge in North Yorkshire, the Daily Mail reported Sunday.
The people … Original article on : Seven Britons trapped in snow-covered pub for over a week.

Illegally stored chemicals blamed for China blast

BEIJING – Illegally stored chemicals in an adjacent room were responsible for a powerful explosion that ripped through an Internet cafe in China’s Guizhou province, leaving six dead and 38 injured, police said Sunday.

The chemicals exploded at 11.05 p.m. Saturday in a room next door to the Lianxun Internet Cafe in Kaili city in …. Read the original article : Illegally stored chemicals blamed for China blast.

Two young women attacked with blades in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Two young women in north Delhi’s Mongolpuri locality were separately attacked with blades and suffered injuries on their faces, police said Sunday.

“The two victims in their early 20s were said to be cornered and their faces slashed with blades late Saturday,” a Delhi Police officer told IANS.
Police suspect a psychopath … Read more »».

73,000 evacuated due to Venezuela rains

CARACAS – Over 73,000 people have been evacuated from 11 Venezuelan states due to heavy rains that has led to the death of at least 32 people in the past few days, a cabinet minister has said.

The 73,000 people are now being housed in 541 facilities, Defence Minister Carlos Mata said Saturday, according to …. Original source : 73,000 evacuated due to Venezuela rains.

Dhaula Kuan rape: Fourth accused nabbed

NEW DELHI – A fourth accused in the rape of a 30-year-old BPO employee in the capital’s Dhaula Kuan area last week has been arrested from Sohna district of Haryana, Delhi Police said Sunday.

“The accused Iqbal, alias Bada Billi, was arrested from Fatehpur Beri in Haryana by a team of Delhi Police which had …. Source article : Dhaula Kuan rape: Fourth accused nabbed.

Jail guards turn robbers, arrested

PANAJI – Four jail guards attached to the high security Aguada central prison in Goa were arrested near here early Sunday while trying to rob a truck driver on a national highway, police said.

The guards – Ankush Naik, Vishal Naik, Keshav Gawas and Dinesh Warang – were caught around 3 a.m. at Ponda, … Read more : Jail guards turn robbers, arrested.

37 killed in Brazil slum raids

Sao Paulo, Dec 5 (IANS/EFE) At least 37 people were killed, over 100 arrested and over 500 weapons and 34 tonnes of drugs seized in operations against drug gangs in two slums in Rio de Janeiro, police said.

Aided by the Brazilian army, which supplied tanks, gear and soldiers, Rio de Janeiro’s police forces raided … Original article on : 37 killed in Brazil slum raids.

Six killed in China internet cafe blast

BEIJING – At least six people were killed and 37 injured in a powerful explosion that ripped through an internet cafe in China’s Guizhou province Saturday night, a media report said Sunday.

The blast occurred at around 10.30 p.m. in Kaili city in Miao-Dong autonomous prefecture of Qiandongnan, Xinhua reported citing government officials.
The blast …. Original source : Six killed in China internet cafe blast.

Firefighters make headway in battling Israel bush blaze

TEL AVIV/HAIFA – Israel allowed people evacuated in the face of a raging bush fire to return to their homes Saturday, but firefighters noted that while the blaze was no longer the raging inferno it had been, it was still not fully under control.

Police, meanwhile, arrested two youths on suspicion that their negligence had … Original article on : Firefighters make headway in battling Israel bush blaze.

Two Agra businessmen robbed

AGRA – Two Agra businessmen were robbed of Rs.6.25 lakh Saturday afternoon in separate incidents, police said.

The victims were robbed moments after they withdrew money from different banks in Kamla Nagar colony of Agra. Both the incidents occurred at a gap of half an hour.
In the first incident Saurabh Bhasin, an automobile dealer, … Read : Two Agra businessmen robbed.

Software engineer accuses friend of rape

NOIDA – A software engineer working in a BPO was allegedly raped by a friend in Noida after promising to marry her, police said Saturday. The accused befriended her through a matrimonial website.

The incident came to light Saturday when the 26-year-old woman, originally from Guwahati in Assam, filed a complaint with police. A … Read more »».

Over 200 Indian websites defaced, CBI registers case (Third Lead)

NEW DELHI – More than 200 Indian websites, including that of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), were defaced Friday night by a group which identified itself as the “Pakistani Cyber Army”, officials said. The CBI has registered a case with its cyber crime unit.

The majority of the over 200 websites, as listed in …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Thirteen people, all from Latur in Maharashtra, were killed and four injured when their car collided with a state road transport corporation bus near Bidar in north Karnataka … Original source on Gaea Times at : Newly-married couple among 20 killed in Karnataka accidents.