Over 32,000 widows, 97,000 orphans in KashmirSRINAGAR - There are over 32,000 widows and 97,000 orphaned children in violence-battered Jammu and Kashmir, a new study has found, suggesting that the unending conflict in the border state has only made things worse for the vulnerable sections of society. Officials free US woman held in alleged artist murder plot; mom says daughter ‘lost her mind’
US mom: Daughter held in Ireland ‘lost her mind’ Authorities investigating Calif. man in alleged e-mail threats to DEA agents, families
Calif. man investigated over alleged DEA threats 24 killed in southwestern Mexican state, including 11 in shootout between troops and gunmen
24 killed in western Mexico; 11 in one shootout Venezuela seizes 2 tons of cocaine hidden with bulldozers sitting at port for export to Europe
Venezuela seizes 2 tons of cocaine hidden at port Irish police free US woman, 3 others held in alleged artist murder plot; 3 being questioned
Irish police release US woman held in alleged plot Irish police free US woman, 3 others held in artist murder plot; 3 more still being questioned
Irish police release US woman held in murder plot Thousands remember Southern Calif. teenager amid vows to change laws on child sex predators
Thousands mourn death of Southern Calif. teen 4 people freed over alleged plot to kill Swedish artist, 3 more still being questioned
Irish police free 4 in alleged artist murder plot Over 30 killed in serial suicide attacks in AfghanistanKANDAHAR - Four suicide bombers attacked different parts of southern city of Kandahar Saturday, killing more than 30 people, and injured at least 40, officials said. Appeals court affirms conviction of reputed Klansman in civil rights era cold case in Miss.
Appeals court upholds conviction in Miss. killings Calif. judge assailed for toddler’s death at father’s hand now face stiff election challenge
Judge faces election after unpopular decision Iran says it has dismantled US-backed opposition networks, arrested 30 members
Iran says it struck US-backed opposition groups Lesbian Air Force sergeant discharged after SD police see marriage license and tell military
Lesbian sgt. discharged after police tell military 4 suicide attackers strike in southern Afghanistan city; at least 30 reported killed
4 suicide attacks hit Afghanistan; at least 30 die Pakistani government seeks Mumbai attacker Kasab’s arrestISLAMABAD - The Pakistani government, which has steadfastly refused Indian demands for action against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed, who New Delhi says masterminded the 26/11 attacks, has now sought the arrest of Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone gunman captured alive during the carnage and who is being tried in a Mumbai court. Victorville judge assailed for toddler’s murder at dad’s hand now faces election challenge
Judge faces challenge after child-custody tragedy Former allied drug gangs split, new violence erupts on eastern end of Mexico-US border
New border violence erupts with Mexico cartel rift AP Source: Colo. woman held in Ireland in probe of terror plot to kill cartoonist
AP Source: Colo. woman held in terror probe Officials: Al-Qaida suspect from New Jersey asked his Yemeni guard to pray before shooting him
Al-Qaida suspect from US tricked his Yemeni guard Aerial, ground search to trace looted explosivesNAGPUR - A gang of armed Maoists waylaid a truck carrying 16 tons of explosive chemicals in Maharastra’s Gadchiroli district Thursday, sending security officials into a tizzy. Aerial and ground searches have been launched to find the looted consignment, officials said Saturday. Europe’s Catholic Churches face wave of sex abuse charges, fear more to come
Child abuse claims sweep Catholic Church in Europe Vatican: pope showed courage on sex cases, attempts to involve him in scandals ‘failed’
Vatican officials defend pope on abuse VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Saturday denounced what it called aggressive attempts to drag Pope Benedict XVI into the spreading scandals of pedophile priests in his German homeland. It also insisted that church confidentiality doesn’t prevent bishops from reporting abuse to police. Afghanistan, Pakistan to jointly fight terrorKABUL - Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to jointly fight against terrorism and extremism in the region and emphasised that terror is a common threat for both countries, the Afghan president’s chief spokesman, Waheed Omar, said Saturday. Bluefin tuna, overfished oceans top agenda of UN wildlife protection conference in Doha
Bluefin tuna tops CITES conference agenda in Doha Postpone national games, say Pakistan’s security agenciesISLAMABAD - Shaken by a rash of suicide bombings across Pakistan, the country’s security agencies have asked the federal and provincial governments to postpone the March 25-31 National Games at Peshawar. Adequate security cannot be ensured for the games, the agencies have said. 3 Muslims freed over alleged plot to kill Swedish artist, 4 more still being questioned
Irish police free 3 in alleged artist murder plot Thousands expected to mourn death of Southern California teen, adored by friends
Thousands expected to mourn death of SoCal teen Berlin police: Man suspected of taking part in poker jackpot heist arrested
Police: Suspect in poker heist arrested BERLIN — German authorities say they have arrested a man suspected of taking part in the storming last weekend of a poker tournament in which armed robbers made off with the jackpot. Negligence of people, cafe management led to blast: Pune police chiefPUNE - A month after the Feb 13 Pune blast, city Police Commissioner Satyapal Singh Saturday charged the management of German Bakery and the people with “utter negligence” and said the bag with the bomb had been lying unnoticed for over 90 minutes. Swat, Lahore blasts claim 71 lives (Third Lead)ISLAMABAD - A suicide bomber targeted a security checkpost in a crowded area in Pakistan’s Mingora town in the restive Swat Valley Saturday, killing at least 14 people and wounding 52, a day after twin blasts claimed 57 lives in Lahore. Month after Pune blast, police still cluelessPUNE - A month after a blast ripped through an upscale eatery in Pune’s Koregaon Park killing 17 people, police and investigating agencies are yet to make any significant breakthrough in the case. India rejects Pakistani allegations of Lahore blasts linkNEW DELHI - Strongly condemning the multiple bombings in Lahore, India Saturday rejected Pakistani allegations of an Indian hand in the attack and stressed that such loose statements were putting a strain on bilateral ties. Swat Valley blast toll rises to 14 (Second Lead)ISLAMABAD - At least 14 people were killed and 52 wounded when a suicide bomber targeted a security checkpost in Pakistan’s Mingora town in restive Swat Valley, police said Saturday, a day after twin blasts claimed 57 lives in Lahore. Roadside bomb kills six civilians in AfghanistanKABUL - Six civilians were killed and one injured as a roadside bomb went off in Afghanistan’s southern Uruzgan province Saturday, a statement from the interior ministry said. Amy Beck Pictures Not The CulpritFBI 10 Most Wanted List Turns 60Maoists start killing dogs in Jharkhand, BengalRANCHI - Carcasses of killed dogs have been found in the jungle areas of Jharkhand and West Bengal, triggering anger among animal lovers who say the Maoists are killing dogs to prevent them from barking and alerting security forces. Toll in Lahore suicide attacks rises to 57LAHORE - The toll in the twin suicide attacks here Friday has risen to 57, even as seven low-intensity blasts late at night kept police on their toes for over eight hours. Suicide blast in Pakistan’s Swat Valley kills 10ISLAMABAD - At least 10 people were killed and 37 injured when a suicide bomber targeted a security forces’ check post in Pakistan’s northwestern Swat Valley Saturday, police said. 16 Maoists surrender in OrissaBHUBANESWAR - Sixteen Maoist guerrillas Saturday surrendered in Orissas Gajapati district saying they wanted to return to mainstream life, police said. Colo. mom says daughter held in Ireland in alleged terror plot against Swedish cartoonist
Mom says daughter held in Ireland in terror plot Suicide bombing kills five in Pakistan’s Swat ValleyISLAMABAD - At least five people were killed and more than a dozen injured Saturday in a suicide attack on a security check post in northwestern Pakistan’s Swat Valley, police said. Gunmen kill 8 youths in attack on party in western Mexico
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