By punemsexesena :Chennai, May 7 Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK Saturday heaved a sigh of relief with the special CBI court reserving for May 14 its decision on the bail plea of the party's Rajya Sabha Member Kanimozhi, charged as co-conspirator in the 2G spectrum allocation case.
Kanimozhi is the daughter of DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and is being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcemnt Directorate inthe 2G spectrum scam case.
"For the past couple of days there was tension among party leaders and cadres. It is natural. Now the tension is being carried forward for the future," DMK spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan, who is an MP, told IANS.
Interestingly, results of the April 13 assembly polls will be declared on May 13, a day before Kanimozhi's bail petition is heard in New Delhi.
Kanimozhi was named co-conspirator along with Sharad Kumar, managing director and promoter of Kalaignar TV Pvt Ltd and others by the CBI. Both Kanimozhi and Sharad Kumar will have to mark their attendance at the court till the next hearing May 14.
Chennai-based Kalaignar TV, which runs a bouquet of Tamil channels, is promoted by Karunanidhi's second wife M.K. Dayalu, daughter Kanimozhi and Sharad Kumar.
Dayalu owns 60 percent of the company's Rs.10 crore equity and the balance is shared equally between Kanimozhi and Sharad Kumar.
The other three charged with Kanimozhi and Sharad Kumar were, Karim Morani of Cineyug Films, and Asif Balwa and Rajiv B. Agarwal of Kusegaon Realty.
The CBI charge sheeted Kanimozhi and Sharad Kumar as co-conspirators after it traced Rs.214 crore as an illegal money trail.
The money trail moved from Dynamix to Kusegaon and then on to Cineyug, all part of the DB Group that promoted Swan Telecom, ending with Kalaignar TV that gets its name from how Karunanidhi is popularly called - a scholar.
The channel company had earlier stated that the Rs.214 crore was a loan and paid back with interest.
Meanwhile, Elangovan reiterated that the DMK is not dumping its MP and former communications Minister A. Raja, charged by the CBI as the main conspirator in the 2G spectrum scam.
"The DMK has not changed its stance on Raja," he stressed.
Speaking to IANS a senior advocate on the condition of anonymity said: "Jail is an exception and bail is the rule. The CBI must have seized the relevant documents in support of their charge. The proof/witness is the documents which CBI has seized. If Kanimozhi agrees to abide by the conditions laid down by the court, then there is every possibility that she could be granted bail."
Asked to react to Kanimozhi's defence that she is just a shareholder and not connected with the day-to-day management of the company, he said: "I don't think it is a valid reason. The company has just three shareholders and it is family owned. Nobody would believe she was unaware of what is going inside the company."
He said Kalaignar TV has a capital of only Rs.10 crore but the funds that have come into the company in several tranches is over Rs.200 crore.
By punemsexesena ;WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama said he has decided not to release death photos of terrorist Osama bin Laden because their graphic nature could incite violence and create national security risks for the United States. Separately, officials told The Associated Press that the Navy SEALs who stormed bin Laden's compound shot him dead after they saw him appear to lunge for a weapon.
Obama, in an interview with CBS News on Wednesday, said bin Laden's death had been well established and people who did not believe it would not be convinced by gruesome photos, either.
"It would be of no benefit to gloat, he said.
"There are going to be some folks who deny it. The fact of the matter is you won't see bin Laden walking on this earth again," said Obama.
On the SEALs' deadly encounter with bin Laden, the officials, who had been briefed on the operation, said several weapons were found in the room where the terror chief died, including AK-47 assault rifles and side arms. The officials, who were not authorized to speak publicly, commented only on condition of anonymity.
The new word about the reason bin Laden was shot and killed rather than taken into custody came after changing White House accounts that raised questions about the rationale: first that bin Laden was armed, then that he was not.
The officials who gave the latest details on Thursday also said that a U.S. commando grabbed a woman who charged toward the SEALs. The raiders were concerned, the officials said, that she might be wearing a suicide vest.
Administration officials have said bin Laden's body was identified by several means, including a DNA test. Members of Congress who received a briefing during the day said a sample from the body killed at the compound in Pakistan was compared to known DNA from bin Laden's mother and three sons.
Photos taken by the SEAL raiders show bin Laden shot in the head, numerous officials have said. CIA Director Leon Panetta said Tuesday he expected at least one photo to be released. Asked about that, White House spokesman Jay Carney said the decision had not been made then.
But Carney also said the president never doubted his position on not releasing the photos. Obama said in the interview, "It is important for us to make sure that very graphic photos of somebody who was shot in the head are not floating around as an incitement to additional violence."
"I think that, given the graphic nature of these photos, it would create some national security risk," he said. The president made his comments in an interview Wednesday with CBS' "60 Minutes"; Carney read the president's quotes to reporters in the White House briefing room, ahead of the program's airing.
Carney said there would not be images released of bin Laden's burial at sea, either.
Some family members of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks thought it important to document bin Laden's death, as did some Arab skeptics who doubted his demise in the absence of convincing evidence. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican, said in a statement that Obama's decision was a mistake.
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By punemsexesena :After Osama Bin Laden's death, MensXP tells you about the ten of the most wanted terrorists whose names feature in the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists List.
The United States has finally inflicted a solid wound to their numero uno enemy, the Al-Qaeda. In a night-raid carried out at a location barely a few kilometers away from the Pakistani capital Islamabad, Osama bin Laden was killed in a dramatic CIA-led operation which involved extensive use of helicopters and ground troops.
The most dreaded terrorist in the world until now, Bin Laden gained attention in September of 2001, when the attacks on the United States left as many as 3,000 people dead and several hundred injured. It was only a matter of time and the man had become one of the most hated and feared men in the world.
After Bin Laden's death, US President Obama told the world “Justice has been done”.
However, even after Osama's death, terrorism continues to remain a major threat to the people across the globe. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) rolled out a list of most wanted terrorists in late 2001 which has been constantly updated since then. Here's a brief description of ten of most wanted terrorists out of that list which features at least 30 names.
The list also contains the name of Osama Bin Laden, who is now dead.
Usama Bin Laden
Apart from the 9/11 attacks, the Saudi-born dissident was also wanted in connection with August 7, 1998, bombings of the United States embassies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Nairobi, Kenya. The Al-Qaeda leader was also a suspect in various other terror attacks throughout the world.
Bin Laden was a southpaw who walked with a cane. After 9/11 attacks the United States launched several operations to track the man. But they were not to taste success until 10 years. He had a reward of about $27 million dollars on his head and operated under eight alias names.
Adam Yahiye Gadhan
Born as Adam Pearlman in California, US, he converted to Islam in his teens. He is reported to be the cultural interpreter, spokesperson, and media advisor for the terrorist group Al-Qaeda. He has been indicted of treason and material support to Al-Qaeda and is said to be involved in numerous terrorist activities.
Gadahn has scars on his chest and right forearm and operates under eight aliases. The Rewards for Justice Program, United States Department of State, is offering a reward of up to a million dollars for information leading to the arrest of Gadahn.
Daniel Andreas San Diego
He is wanted for his alleged involvement in the bombing of two office buildings in San Francisco. A vegan, he is known to be linked to animal rights extremist groups. The man wears glasses, is adept at sailing and is always expected to be armed.
He is reported to have at least three tattoos on his bodies. He has three alias names as well. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading directly to the arrest of San Diego.
Ayman Al-Zawahiri
Currently the leader of Al-Qaeda, he is reportedly a qualified surgeon who has a deep and radical understanding of Islamic theology and Islamic history. Al-Zawahiri has been indicted for his alleged role in the August 7, 1998 bombings of the US embassies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Nairobi, Kenya. Egyptian Islamic Jihad (EIJ), the group he founded merged with Al-Qaeda in 1998 under his leadership.
Operating under 12 alias names, Al-Zawahiri can speak Arabic, English and French. The Rewards for Justice Program, United States Department of State, has offered a reward of up to $25 million for information leading directly to the apprehension or the conviction of Ayman Al-Zawahiri.
Fahd Mohammed Ahmed Al-Quso
The man is wanted by the FBI, the Interpol and the US Department of State. He has been indicted in the Southern District of New York for his role in the October 12, 2000, bombing of the USS Cole in Aden, Yemen in which 17 Americal sailors lost their lives.
Al-Quso is believed to be hiding in the mountains of Yemen. He operates under nine aliases. The Rewards For Justice Program, United States Department of State, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading directly to the apprehension or conviction, in any country, of Fahd Mohammed Ahmed Al-Quso.
Husayn Muhammad Al-Umari
He has been indicted for his alleged role in the August 11, 1982 bombing of Pan Am Flight 830, while it was en route from Japan to Hawaii. A mechanic and explosives expert, he formed an organisation in 1979 whose mission was to promote the Palestinian cause through violence towards the supporters of Israel.
A holder of Lebanese passport, Al-Umari has three alias names. He has a scar on the fingers of his right and one on his left hand in the web between the thumb and the index finger. A reward of up to $5 million is being offered by United States Department of State for information about Al-Umari.
Anas Al-Liby
Born in Tripoli, Libya, Al-Liby is under indictment in the United States for his part in the 1998 United States embassy bombings. He has worked as a computer specialist for Al-Qaeda. He recently lived in the United Kingdom where he was granted political asylum.
Al-Liby has a scar on the left side of his face and operates under at least four alias names. The reward on him offered by the United States Department of State is about $5 million.
Wadoud Muhammad Hafiz Al-Turki
Born in Iraq, Al-Turki faced indictment for his alleged role in September 5, 1986 hijacking of Pan American World Airways Flight 73 during a stop in Karachi, Pakistan. 20 passengers and crew members were killed in the attack.
The man is a heavy smoker and is believed to be residing in a Middle Eastern country. He has five alias names and there is a reward of up to $5 million on offer for information related to him.
Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Mughassil
This man is wanted by the United States government for his alleged involvement in the June 25, 1996 attack on Khobar Towers military housing complex near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The attacks claimed the life of 19 US Air Force personnels and one local.
Al-Mughassil has been identified as the head of military wing of the Pro-Iran Saudi Hizbullah. He has just one alias name and the US Department of State has offered a reward of up to $5 million dollars for him.
Abdul Rehman Yasin
Born in Bloomington, Indiana, US, Yasin is of Iraqi heritage. He is wanted for his alleged participation in the terrorist bombing of the World Trade Centre, New York City in February of 1993. The bombing led to six deaths, wounding of several individuals, and intense damage to property. He is believed to be held as a prisoner in Iraq since 1994.
FBI reports that Yasin epileptic. He is believed to have a chemical burn scar on his right thigh and operates under at least four alias names. The US Department of State has offered a reward of up to $5 million for information leading directly to the apprehension or conviction of Yasin. (MensXP.com)
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