Crime Watch – Newsletter for February 14, 2011

Indonesian cleric’s terrorism trial resumes

JAKARTA – Muslim militant cleric Abu Bakar Ba’asyir, alleged leader of terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah, was back on trial Monday in Indonesia.

The trial of Ba’asyir, accused of allegedly helping to set up and fund an Islamic militant training camp, was adjourned Thursday for a technicality.
If found guilty, the 72-year-old cleric could face the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Indonesian cleric’s terrorism trial resumes.

ULFA leaders set to meet PM

NEW DELHI – A delegation of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for a courtesy call Monday evening, days after they initiated talks with the central government to end 30 long years of insurgency in Assam.

An eight-member ULFA team, headed by its chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa, will …. Source article  : ULFA leaders set to meet PM.

Pune pays tribute to German Bakery blast victims

PUNE – Thousands of people paid tribute to the victims of last year’s blast at Pune’s popular German Bakery Sunday with candlelight marches, blood donation camps and memorial services.

People gathered in large numbers at Koregaon Park, where the bakery is located, and other places including Ishanya Mall and Fergusson College and expressed their … Original article on : Pune pays tribute to German Bakery blast victims.

Iraq suicide blast toll rises to 33

TIKRIT – The death toll in a suicide bomb attack on Shia pilgrims near the holy city of Samarra in northern Iraq rose to 33 Sunday, Xinhua reports.

Our latest report about Saturday’s suicide bomb attack on a bus carrying Shia pilgrims near Samarra, indicates that 33 people were killed and 27 wounded,” a police … Original source on Gaea Times at : Iraq suicide blast toll rises to 33.