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6 cops charged in post-Katrina deaths

Federal officials announced indictments Tuesday against four police officers and two supervisors in the post-Katrina deaths of civilians on New Orleans’ Danziger Bridge, federal officials told CNN. Go to Source

6 cops charged in Post-Katrina deaths

Federal officials announced indictments Tuesday against four police officers and two supervisors in the post-Katrina deaths of civilians on New Orleans’ Danziger Bridge, federal officials told CNN. Go to Source

‘Barefoot bandit’ guilty plea in Bahamas

The so-called “barefoot bandit,” Colton Harris-Moore, pleaded guilty in a Bahamian court Tuesday to a charge of illegally landing a plane and was sentenced to three months in jail or a $300 fine, police said. Go to Source

ISAF: Villagers repel Taliban attack

Villagers in eastern Afghanistan repelled an insurgent attack Tuesday, an incident that left an Afghan civilian and “numerous” Taliban dead, the NATO-led command said. Go to Source

Official: Aid ship veers from Gaza

The Israeli Navy “has begun preparations to stop” a Libyan-backed ship trying to deliver aid to Gaza in violation of an Israeli blockade, the Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday. Go to Source

Palestinians outraged at demolition of East Jerusalem homes

Jerusalem municipal officials Tuesday defended the demolition of three Palestinian homes — including one that was inhabited — in two East Jerusalem neighborhoods, saying they were built without legal permits and the demolitions were court-ordered. Go to Source

Somali militants set to terrorize world?

The deadly bombings in Uganda’s capital may have heralded a chilling new chapter in the history of a Somali Islamist group with links to al Qaeda. FULL STORY l WATCH AL SHABAAB AT WORK Go to Source

Baseball’s ‘Boss’ leaves behind legend

Demanding, vilified, legendary. “The Boss” of baseball, George Steinbrenner, died Tuesday of a massive heart attack in Tampa, his adopted hometown. He’s regarded as the man who restored the Yankees to greatness, a larger-than-life embodiment of America’s pastime. Go to Source

French lawmakers approve burqa ban

The lower house of the French Parliament overwhelmingly approved a ban on the burqa and the niqab, Islamic garments that cover a woman’s face. The measure still must pass the Senate to become law. Go to Source

Hundreds sought in Italian crime syndicate sweep

Police fanned out across Italy on Tuesday on a major crackdown on the crime syndicate, the ‘Ndrangheta, prosecutors said. Go to Source