Posts Tagged ‘world’
Rocket Attack Kills 1 at NATO Base in Afghanistan
An early morning rocket attack on the largest U.S. military hub in Afghanistan killed one person Monday, NATO said. In the east, meanwhile, Afghan authorities thwarted three would-be homicide bombers from attacking a security post.The rest is here: Rocket Attack Kills 1 at NATO Base in Afghanistan
U.S. Military Drone Crashes in Afghanistan
The U.S. Air Force says a remote-piloted drone crashed on takeoff in southern Afghanistan on Monday.Continued here: U.S. Military Drone Crashes in Afghanistan
Transformer Issue Causes Massive Blackout in Chile
The area affected covered a 1243 miles stretch affecting about 80 per cent of Chile's population of 17 million people, officials told AFP.Original post: Transformer Issue Causes Massive Blackout in Chile
Yemen Launches Airstrike on Al Qaeda Hideout
Yemen's embassy in Washington says its nation's air force launched an airstrike on an al Qaeda hideout ahead of a likely terror attack.Read the rest here: Yemen Launches Airstrike on Al Qaeda Hideout
Partial Count in Iraq Provinces Has Prime Minister In Lead
Partial counts from all of Iraq's 18 provinces show the prime minister's bloc leading in the country's key parliamentary elections.Excerpt from:Partial Count in Iraq Provinces Has Prime Minister In Lead
Avalanche in Canada Mountains Kills 2, Others Missing
An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains on Saturday, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police said.Credit:Avalanche in Canada Mountains Kills 2, Others Missing
Pakistani Jets Pound Taliban Hide-Outs, Killing 17
Pakistani fighter jets pounded Taliban hide-outs near the Afghan border Sunday, killing 17 insurgents, local officials said.See the rest here: Pakistani Jets Pound Taliban Hide-Outs, Killing 17
Taliban: Kandahar Bombings a ‘Warning’ to NATO
Deadly bomb attacks in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar were a warning to NATO's top general that the Taliban are ready for a coming offensive in their heartland, the insurgents said Sunday.Here is the original post: Taliban: Kandahar Bombings a 'Warning' to NATO
Vatican Denies Celibacy Requirement Led to Sex Abuse Scandal
The Vatican has strongly denied that its celibacy requirement is the root of the sex abuse scandal convulsing the church in Europe and has again defended Pope Benedict XVI's handling of the crisis.See the original post here: Vatican Denies Celibacy Requirement Led to Sex Abuse Scandal
British Couple Appeals Dubai Kissing Conviction
A British couple is appealing a jail sentence after being accused of sharing a passionate kiss in a Dubai restaurant.Originally posted here: British Couple Appeals Dubai Kissing Conviction
Avalanche in Canada Mountains Kills 3, Others Missing
An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains on Saturday, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police said.Continued here: Avalanche in Canada Mountains Kills 3, Others Missing
Magnitude 6.6 Quake Sways Buildings in Tokyo
A strong earthquake hit off the eastern coast of central Japan on Sunday, rattling buildings across a broad swath of the country, including the crowded Tokyo capital.Read the rest here: Magnitude 6.6 Quake Sways Buildings in Tokyo
Afghan Official Wants More Troops After Series of Blasts
The governor of Kandahar province demanded more security Sunday after 12 coordinated explosions in Afghanistan's largest southern city killed dozens of people in the Taliban heartland.Read the rest here: Afghan Official Wants More Troops After Series of Blasts
Series of Drug-Related Shootings Kill 24 in Mexico
Nearly half died in one shootout between soldiers and armed menContinued here: Series of Drug-Related Shootings Kill 24 in Mexico
Iran Says it Broke Up U.S.-Backed Cyber War Networks
A judiciary statement says the networks were set up by Iranian opposition groups, including the armed People's Mujahedeen, and that 30 of their members were arrested.Read the original post: Iran Says it Broke Up U.S.-Backed Cyber War Networks
4 Homicide Attacks Hit Afghanistan, Killing 30
The Afghan president's half-brother says at least 30 people have died and dozens more hurt in four suicide attacks in the southern city of Kandahar.Excerpted from:4 Homicide Attacks Hit Afghanistan, Killing 30
Mexico Drug War Hits New Bloody Level in Border City
Bodies are piling up, several journalists are reportedly missing or dead and once-busy streets are empty after dark.Go here to see the original: Mexico Drug War Hits New Bloody Level in Border City
Ex-Sec’y of State Kissinger Hospitalized in S. Korea
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Ex-US Secretary of State Kissinger Hospitalized in S. Korea
A hospital official says former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is recovering after being hospitalized in the South Korean capital with stomach pains.Credit:Ex-US Secretary of State Kissinger Hospitalized in S. Korea
WH Scandal May Be Criminal
GOP lawmaker says White House committed 'crime' if it offered Rep. Sestak federal job for dropping Senate bid• Senators in Spat With Obama Over Health Bill Deals• WH Officials Say Health Care Bill 'Still a Jump Ball'• Obama Prepares Overhaul of No Child Left Behind• YOU DECIDE: Is Health Care Reform Doomed?View original [...]
U.K. Rejects Calls to Raise Criminal Age From 10 to 12
The U.K. government rejected calls from one of its advisers to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12, the Times of London reported Saturday.Read more from the original source: U.K. Rejects Calls to Raise Criminal Age From 10 to 12
GOP Lawmaker: White House Job Offer to Sestak Would Have Been a ‘Crime’
A GOP lawmaker says that the White House committed a "crime" if it offered Democratic Rep. Joe Sestak a federal job in exchange for dropping his primary challenge to Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa.Go here to read the rest: GOP Lawmaker: White House Job Offer to Sestak Would Have Been a 'Crime'
‘Racial Conspiracy’ Abortion Ban Bill
Debate that black babies are 'endangered' is at heart of bill to outlaw abortions prompted by baby's race or genderSee the rest here: 'Racial Conspiracy' Abortion Ban Bill
Georgia Considers Outlawing Abortions Based on Race, Gender
Georgia lawmakers are poised to take up a controversial bill that would outlaw abortions prompted by the baby's race or gender, an issue that has inspired a billboard campaign claiming a racial conspiracy is behind the termination of pregnancies.Credit:Georgia Considers Outlawing Abortions Based on Race, Gender
Spat Over Health Bill Deals
Obama tries to ax state special projects in health reform, but he and advisers used backroom deals to advance bill• WH Officials Say Health Care Bill 'Still a Jump Ball'• Obama Prepares Overhaul of No Child Left Behind• GOP Accuses Dems of 'Bitter' Drive to Pass Health Bill• YOU DECIDE: Is Health Care Reform Doomed?See the [...]
