Government wants to rule Bastar at gunpoint: Mahendra Karma (Interview)

RAIPUR - Mahendra Karma, the opposition Congress heavyweight in Chhattisgarh who was widely said to be behind the controversial Salwa Judum movement against Maoists, says the state government wants to rule the restive Bastar region at gunpoint as it has lost touch with the people.

AP sources: Former President Jimmy Carter going to NKorea to free American imprisoned there

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Woman pleads guilty plea at court martial in Washington to killing 2 fellow soldiers

Woman pleads guilty to killing 2 fellow soldiers

3rd suspect in theft of watch from dying man in Pa. hospital pleads guilty, gets probation

3rd suspect guilty in Pa. theft from dying man

Alaska man who made hit list of enemies of Islam gets 8 years in prison on terror charges

Alaska man gets 8 years in prison for hit list

Wyo. jury finds trucker’s identity was stolen; victim wants his ordeal to teach other drivers

Ill. trucker rebuilding life after identity theft

Judge in Lohan case to issue mystery ruling amid unconfirmed reports of expected release

Mystery ruling coming in Lindsay Lohan case

Ansel Adams trust sues Calif. man over negatives purported to be photographer’s lost work

Ansel Adams trust sues over garage sale negatives

Federal judge in Roger Clemens case issues gag order

Judge in Clemens case issues gag order

WASHINGTON — A judge assigned to Roger Clemens’ perjury case issued a gag order Monday prohibiting public comments by the principles in the case that could affect the jury pool for a possible trial.

Sentencing ex-Ill. Gov. Blagojevich on conviction in 1st trial likely to await outcome of 2nd

Sentencing likely to await Blagojevich retrial

Wyo. jury: Trucker’s identity stolen by man who racked up 4 DUIs using name

Jury convicts man of stealing trucker’s identity

Wis. woman killed by Iraq war veteran husband had been staying at relative’s house, police say

Wis. woman killed by husband was staying elsewhere

Alaska man accused of hit list of enemies of Islam gets 8 years in prison on terror charges

Alaska man gets 8 years in prison for hit list

Perry calls for more border security after stray bullet from Mexican shootout hits UTEP campus

Stray bullet prompts call for more border security

Police recover 7 bodies from mines used by drug gangs as dumping grounds in central Mexico

Mexico police recover 7 bodies from mines

MONTERREY, Mexico — Authorities said Monday that seven bodies were pulled from mine shafts in central Mexico, while mounting drug violence forced U.S. diplomats to pull their kids out of a school in the northern city of Monterrey.

Missouri linebacker Ebner arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

Missouri LB Ebner arrested on DWI suspicion

Northern California man sentenced to 20 years in prison for threatening Obama in anthrax hoax

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Denver’s safety manager resigning amid allegations, anger over police misconduct

Denver official resigns amid police video anger

Attorney calls Great Lakes waterways a ‘carp highway’ during lawsuit hearing on invasive fish

Attorney: Great Lakes waterways a ‘carp highway’

Days after Justice Department ends investigation, ex-House leader DeLay heads to Texas court

DeLay headed to Texas court after feds end probe

Murder charges in New Mexico provide grisly details of Arizona fugitives’ blood-soaked getaway

AZ escapees’ NM charges detail grisly crime spree

NC jury finds ex-Marine guilty of murdering pregnant colleague found under backyard firepit

Ex-Marine convicted of killing pregnant colleague

Some Massachusetts towns give up on enforcing relaxed marijuana laws, while others struggle to

Some Mass. towns give up on marijuana enforcement

With Woodson and Harris out, Packers needed to see more from backup cornerbacks

Packers need more from backup cornerbacks

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The idea that the Green Bay Packers’ defense isn’t itself without cornerbacks Charles Woodson and Al Harris isn’t exactly a startling revelation. Still, Saturday night’s preseason game in Seattle was tough to watch at times.

Federal judge rules former Maine prosecutor guilty on 13 child pornography charges

Ex-Maine prosecutor guilty of child porn charges

Police: Wis. ride operator enjoyed limelight from TV appearance before girl’s 100-foot fall

Police: Wis. ride operator stunned by girl’s fall

Spanish hostages freed by al-Qaida-linked group following prisoner swap, allegations of ransom

Spanish hostages freed by al-Qaida arrive in Spain

Judge sets Jan. 4 preliminary hearing for doctor charged in Michael Jackson death

Jan. 4 hearing set for doctor in Jackson case

Former Ohio State RB Maurice Clarett asks judge to be allowed to try out with Omaha of UFL

Clarett asks to be allowed to travel to pro tryout

California AG sues ‘tax lady’ Roni Deutch for $34 million, accuses her of defrauding customers

“Tax lady” Roni Deutch faces Calif. fraud lawsuit

Ex-soldiers angry that vet who admitted killing wife to be buried in Denver national cemetery

Vet who died in prison gets national cemetery plot

Guilty plea at court martial for soldier accused of killing 2 other soldiers

Guilty plea at Lewis-McChord in soldier killings

Mexican soldier says US citizen attacked convoy, killed when soldiers fired in self-defense

Mexico soldier says slain US man fired at army

Obama poster dispute between artist and The Associated Press set for March trial in NYC

President Barack Obama, daughter Sasha Obama and wife

Defense presents video in which Anna Nicole Smith denies drug use at awards show

Video shows Smith denying drug use at awards show

US drone attack kills 13 in Pakistan (Lead, changing dateline

PESHAWAR - A US drone fired three missiles into Pakistan’s tribal region along the Afghan border, killing 13 people, including women and children, intelligence officials said.

US Attorney: ‘Honest services’ ruling led to dismissal of charges against ex-Westar executives

Feds: Ruling led to dismissal against Westar execs

Five killed in suspected drone attack in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - At least five people were killed and three injured during a suspected US drone attack launched Monday night in Pakistan’ s northwest tribal area, reports said.

Arizona man convicted of threatening to kill people at 2008 Super Bowl gets case overturned

Conviction for 2008 Super Bowl threats overturned

Judge approves Countrywide settlement with 17 million left at high risk for identity theft

Judge approves Countrywide ID theft settlement

Kan. woman drops lawsuits in exchange for end to Nebraska case over soldier’s funeral protest

Kan. woman drops suit challenging Neb. flag law

Spanish hostages step from helicopter to freedom after 268 days in hands of al-Qaida offshoot

2 Spanish hostages land in Burkina Faso

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Two Spanish nationals kidnapped nearly nine months ago by an al-Qaida-linked group stepped out of a helicopter to freedom in Burkina Faso’s capital Monday where they were greeted by diplomats.

2 Arizona escapees, alleged accomplice charged with murder of Oklahoma couple in New Mexico

AZ escapees, companion charged with murder in NM

Hostage drama on hijacked Philippine bus ends with 9 dead, including gunman

9 killed on hijacked Philippine tourist bus

Three bombings kill 36 in Pakistan (Third Lead)

ISLAMABAD - Three bombings killed at least 36 people, including a former member of the national parliament, Monday in Pakistan’s tribal region and adjoining north-western frontier province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said.

The Untold Story of Ronaldo Mendoza and His M16

‘Grim Sleeper’ serial killing suspect pleads not guilty to 10 murder counts in Los Angeles

‘Grim Sleeper’ suspect pleads not guilty in Calif.

LCD panel maker Chimei Innolux expands patent fight against Sony with Delaware lawsuit

Panel maker Chimei sues Sony over patents

DOVER, Del. — Taiwanese flat-panel display maker Chimei Innolux has filed a lawsuit in Delaware expanding its patent-infringement dispute with Sony.

Top culture ministry official detained and accused of neglect in Van Gogh painting theft

Egypt deputy minister detained over van Gogh theft

Blackwater founder Erik Prince makes statement in Abu Dhabi as part of fraud suit

Blackwater founder gives statements in fraud suit