Crime Watch – Newsletter for December 15, 2010

Dozens injured in Iran suicide bomb attack

TEHRAN – Dozens of people were injured Wednesday in a suicide bomb attack at a mosque in southeastern Iran, the official IRNA news agency reported.

The attack occurred at the Iman Hussein mosque in Chabahar where Iranians were attending the Ashura ceremony, the anniversary of the death of the third Shiite Imam Hussein.
IRNA said … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dozens injured in Iran suicide bomb attack.

School Board Shooting Shocks Citizens

PANAMA CITY (GaeaTimes.com)- The law enforcement officials reported that a gunman opened fire during a Bay District Schools, Florida’s board meeting after exchanging fire between the security chief of the locality. The gunman is identified as Clay Duke, 56, however, the reason for the shooting is still unknown. Panama City Police Department spokesman Sgt. … Read more »»».

Bellagio Robbed: Police Investigating

LAS VEGAS (GaeaTimes.com)- The law enforcement officials are presently searching for a helmet wearing gunman who robbed off one of the most popular Las Vegas casino, near Bellagio Tuesday morning. The robber took about $1.5 million in casino chips. This robbery has left everyone in a state of utter shock as the media outlets …. Source article  : Bellagio Robbed: Police Investigating.

Afghan war can’t be won without Pakistan in the hunt: NYT

WASHINGTON – There is a limited chance of success in the Afghanistan war unless Pakistan hunts down insurgents operating from havens on its Afghan border, says the New York Times quoting two new intelligence reports.

The reports, coming ahead of the release of the latest Afghan strategy review, say that although there have been gains … Original article on : Afghan war can’t be won without Pakistan in the hunt: NYT.

Indian American to assist Holbrooke’s successor

WASHINGTON – The White House began a planned Afghan strategy review with Frank Ruggiero, a deputy of tough diplomat Richard Holbrooke who died Monday, taking his place as the new acting head of the Af-Pak envoy’s office. He will be assisted by two deputies, one of them an Indian American.

Ruggiero became Special Representative … Original article on : Indian American to assist Holbrooke’s successor.

Ten injured in Pulwama grenade attacks

SRINAGAR – Ten people, including two paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and two forest employees, were injured in two separate grenade attacks in south Kashmir Pulwama district Tuesday.

A senior police officer said separatist guerrillas tossed a grenade in Kakpora town, 30 km from capital Srinagar, in Pulwama district in the evening.
“The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ten injured in Pulwama grenade attacks.

Woman Maoist arrested in Jharkhand

RANCHI – A woman Maoist commander was Tuesday arrested from Jharkhands East Singhbhum district, police sources said.

The rebel was arrested on a tip-off from Gurabandha of East Singhbhum district, some 160 km from Ranchi. She is being interrogated to get more information, the sources added.
Police seized Maoist literature and some other incriminating materials …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Woman Maoist arrested in Jharkhand.

Suspected US drone attack kills four in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A suspected US unmanned aircraft killed four people when it fired two missiles into a vehicle Tuesday in Pakistan’s tribal region along the Afghan border, intelligence officials said.

The drone strike was carried out in Tapi village, 15 km south of Miranshah, the main city in the tribal district of North Waziristan.
“The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Suspected US drone attack kills four in Pakistan.

Chidambaram renews peace talks with rebels

UMSAW – Home Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday urged militant groups in the northeast to come forward for talks and resolve their demands.

“In the last two years, the central government has taken various steps to welcome any group willing to give up arms and live in peace. Violence has no place in a democracy,” Chidambaram … Read more »».

Sweden suicide bomber named his son Osama

LONDON – The Britain-based suicide bomber who blew himself up in a terror attack in Sweden Saturday named his son Osama in honour of the Al Qaeda chief, a media report said Tuesday.

Taimour Abdulwahab al-Abdaly, 29, worked as a bed salesman in Luton, Bedfordshire, and lived with his beautician wife Mona, 28, baby Osama …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Four injured in Srinagar grenade explosion

SRINAGAR – Four people, including three passers-by and a paramilitary trooper, were injured in a separatist grenade attack in south Kashmir’s Pulwama town late Tuesday afternoon.

Police said the separatist guerrillas tossed the grenade at a passing Central Reserve Police Force fortified vehicle, known as a bunker. The grenade exploded on the road, injuring three …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Four injured in Srinagar grenade explosion.