New York’s Times Square shut down after bomb scare

NEW YORK - The Times Square here was shut down after police found a suspicious package in the back seat of a burning car, Xinhua reported.

17 suspected illegal immigrants nabbed in search for suspected smugglers who shot Ariz. deputy

17 caught in search for Ariz. deputy’s attackers

Police: Minn. officer killed in early-morning ambush; 1 suspect dead, 1 arrested after manhunt

Minn. officer killed in ambush, sets off manhunt

34 killed in Somali mosque blasts

MOGADISHU - At least 34 people were killed and 70 wounded when two powerful blasts ripped through a packed mosque in the Somali capital Saturday, Xinhua reported.

Tens of thousands march nationwide to protest Ariz. immigration law, revive call for reforms

Barack Obama (Waxwork)

2nd suspect surrenders, ending Minnesota manhunt that started after police officer was killed

2nd suspect surrenders, ending Minn. manhunt

Police shoot 1 suspect, search for 2nd in a massive manhunt after officer is ambushed, shot

Suburban police officer shot, killed in Minn.

Ex-Saints employee sues team, says club covered up Vicodin theft by senior staff

Lawsuit says Saints covered up stolen Vicodin

3 arrested in death of 19-year-old magician ‘El Magnifico’ who performed on ‘Tonight Show’

3 arrests in death of magician from ‘Tonight Show’

Terror alert holds back weekend shoppers in Delhi

NEW DELHI - Many shopping hubs in the national capital, usually thronged by weekend shoppers, were Saturday less crowded in the wake of a terror alert by the US and three other countries.

Jurors deadlock, judge declares hung jury in trial of man accused of killing Ark. beauty queen

Jury deadlocks in Ark. beauty queen death

CLARKSVILLE, Ark. — The second trial in the death of a 19-year-old Arkansas beauty queen ended Saturday with a mistrial after jurors deadlocked.

Seven killed in Pakistan suicide attack

ISLAMABAD - Seven people were killed in Pakistan’s Swat Valley Saturday, when an Islamist militant detonated his explosives as security forces tried to arrest him in a busy market, the military said.

Vietnamese student whose violent arrest was captured on videotape sues San Jose, Calif. police

Student accuses Calif. police of excessive force

Russia investigates another death in the Moscow jail where lawyer Sergei Magnitsky died

Another prison death at Moscow jail being probed

As PTSD cases rise and rules for claims ease, VA warned that more frauds will slip through

In tide of new PTSD cases, fear of growing fraud

Will not allow terrorists to regroup: Badal

GURDASPUR - Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal Saturday said terrorists will not be allowed to regroup in the state.

Canada warns of terror attacks in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk

TORONTO - Canada Saturday joined the US and Australia in warning of an imminent terrorist attack in India, particularly in capital New Delhi.

Somalia bomb explosion kills 28

MOGADISHU - At least 28 people were killed and 70 injured Saturday in a bomb attack on a mosque in the Somali capital Mogadishu.

Indian, Pakistani forces exchange fire, infiltration foiled (Second Lead)

JAMMU - India’s Border Security Force (BSF) personnel exchanged heavy gunfire with Pakistani Rangers at the Jammu and Kashmir border and foiled an attempt by militants to sneak into the state, officials said Saturday.

Families of slain Punjab policemen get Rs.20 lakh grant

GURDASPUR - Families of two Punjab Police personnel who died fighting Pakistani intruders in the border district of Gurdaspur were Saturday given cheques Rs.20 lakh each as grant.

Thanks to Dhaka, one of India’s most wanted fugitives arrested (Roundup)

GUWAHATI - One of India’s most wanted fugitives and leader of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Ranjan Daimary, blamed for the October 2008 serial bombings in Assam that killed about 100 people, was arrested early Saturday, police sources said.

Helicopters sweep Arizona desert for suspected drug smugglers who shot sheriff’s deputy

Drug smugglers suspected in attack on Ariz. deputy

Fresh terror alerts in Delhi, security beefed up (Roundup)

NEW DELHI - The US, Australia, Britain and Canada issued fresh security advisories to their citizens Saturday warning of terror attacks in crowded markets of the Indian capital, prompting the government to step up vigil and take precautions to safeguard the people.

India readies to quiz Headley after US assurance

NEW DELHI - The government said it would form a team of investigators to quiz David Headley as Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium returned Saturday from a US visit that has cleared “all bottlenecks” on direct access to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)operative.

Second Ajmer blast suspect held, sent to police custody (Second Lead, Changing Dateline)

AJMER - A second man linked to the 2007 bombing in the revered Ajmer Dargah shrine has been arrested, and a court Saturday remanded him in 12 days police custody, police officials said.

US, Britain, Australia, Canada issue fresh terror alerts (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI - The US, Australia, Canada and Britain Saturday issued fresh advisories warning of “imminent” terror attacks in crowded markets of the capital, including Connaught Place, Greater Kailash and Chandni Chowk, describing them as “attractive targets” for terrorists.

US, Canada, Australia warn citizens of ‘imminent’ terrorist attacks planned in Indian capital

3 nations warn of terror attacks planned in India

Delhi Police asks people to be vigilant after US advisory

NEW DELHI - Delhi Police Saturday said it was taking “appropriate measures” following the US’ latest terror alert advisory to its citizens and also asked the public to be vigilant and pass on information about anything suspicious they see.

Bangladesh hands over NDFB chief to India (Second Lead)

GUWAHATI/SHILLONG - Bangladesh authorities Saturday handed over Ranjan Daimary, chief of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), to India where he is wanted for ordering bomb attacks, officials said.

Four Maoists surrender on Maharashtra’s golden jubilee

NAGPUR - Four Maoists, including three women, surrendered in Gadchiroli district Saturday on the occasion of Maharashtra’s golden jubilee, an official said.

US issues fresh New Delhi terror alert

NEW DELHI - The US Saturday issued a fresh advisory warning its citizens of “increased indications” of terrorists planning “imminent attacks” in crowded markets in the Indian capital.

Abducted ISI official killed in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - A former ISI official taken hostage with two others, including a journalist, by terrorists in Pakistan’s troubled North Waziristan region over a month ago has been killed, officials said.

NDFB chief arrested in Bangladesh, handed to India

SHILLONG - Ranjan Daimary, founder of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), has been reportedly arrested in Bangladesh and handed over to India where he is wanted for ordering bomb attacks, a police officer said Saturday.

Second suspect held for Ajmer Dargah blast

JAIPUR - A second man with links to a Hindu rightwing group has been arrested for alleged involvement in the 2007 bombing at the revered Ajmer Dargah Sharif that killed three people, police sources in Rajasthan said Saturday.

NDFB chief held in Bangladesh, handed to India

SHILLONG - Ranjan Daimary, founder of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), has been reportedly arrested in Bangladesh and handed over to India where he is wanted for ordering bomb attacks, a police officer said Saturday.

US advisory warns of terror attacks in Delhi

NEW DELHI - The US Saturday issued a fresh advisory asking its citizens to take precautions in view of possible “imminent” terror attacks in crowded markets in the Indian capital.

Two killed in Pakistan bomb explosion

ISLAMABAD - A bomb exploded Saturday in a busy market in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, killing two people and injuring 12, police and health officials said.

Kennedy cousin Skakel says appeal will challenge effectiveness of trial attorney Sherman

Kennedy cousin Skakel’s appeal to challenge lawyer

One more arrested for Ajmer Dargah bombing

JAIPUR - A second man suspected to be involved in a 2007 bombing at the revered Ajmer Dargah Sharif that killed three people has been arrested, police sources in Rajasthan said Saturday.

Taiwan executes 4 inmates, first death sentences carries out since 2005

Taiwan carries out first death sentences in years

Abducted ex-ISI official killed in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s former spy agent, who had been taken hostage along with two others for over a month by a terrorist group, was found dead in North Waziristan, local administration said.