Nine people were missing in the aftermath of flash flooding that struck the Şavşat district of Artvin province on Wednesday afternoon. The flooding followed about two hours of heavy rains that caused the Tigrat River to overflow into the Yenimahalle district, resulting in the destruction of two bridges and submerging a mill and a barn. Local authorities said that nine people were reported missing. Two people reportedly died in a mudslide in the Black Sea province of Ordu.Nine people were missing in the aftermath of flash flooding that struck the... more
All 168 passengers and crew have died in a Caspian Airlines plane crash in northern Iran. The wreckage was spread over a large area in a field in Jannatabad village, Qazvin province, about 75 miles (120km) north-west of Tehran. The Tupolev plane was flying from the Iranian capital to Yerevan in Armenia, with mostly Iranian passengers. The cause of the crash, which happened soon after take-off, was unknown. One witness said it plummeted from the sky. The flight crashed 16 minutes after its take-off from the International Imam Khomeini Airport. No problems were reported before take-off.All 168 passengers and crew have died in a Caspian Airlines plane crash in northern... more
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month.Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of... more
The Los Angeles Fire Department has released the 911 call placed from Michael Jackson's home by an unknown caller on Thursday 6/26/09. Jackson, 50, was pronounced dead later that day after arriving at the hospital.The Los Angeles Fire Department has released the 911 call placed from Michael... more
A huge blast has partially demolished a hotel in Pakistan, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens.
For more news video by Current TV visit http://current.com/A huge blast has partially demolished a hotel in Pakistan, killing at least 11 people... more
Iran launched a missile with a range of around 2,000 km (1,200 miles), and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the Islamic state could send any attacker "to hell."
For more news video by Current TV visit http://current.com/Iran launched a missile with a range of around 2,000 km (1,200 miles), and President... more
British lawmakers called for a full criminal investigation into the policing of protests against the Group of 20 summit after a video recording showed an officer pushing a man to the ground shortly before he died of a heart attack.
This footage was obtained by the Guardian.co.uk.British lawmakers called for a full criminal investigation into the policing of... more
G-20 protesters clashed with riot police in downtown London on Wednesday, breaking into the heavily guarded Royal Bank of Scotland and smashing its windows.G-20 protesters clashed with riot police in downtown London on Wednesday, breaking... more
A FedEx cargo aircraft crashed on landing at Tokyo's Narita airport in strong winds, bursting into flames and killing two pilots on board.A FedEx cargo aircraft crashed on landing at Tokyo's Narita airport in strong winds,... more
An underwater volcano erupts near the capital of Tonga in the South Pacific, spewing steam, smoke and ash into the sky.An underwater volcano erupts near the capital of Tonga in the South Pacific, spewing... more
A man broke into Revision3 COO David Prager's home and instead of calling the cops he streams it live to the world through Twitter and Ustream. Here's a short clip from the debacle.A man broke into Revision3 COO David Prager's home and instead of calling the cops he... more
Sudan's president told thousands of cheering supporters on Thursday, March 05, an international call for his arrest on war crimes charges was a colonialist ploy and announced the expulsion of 10 foreign aid agencies.Sudan's president told thousands of cheering supporters on Thursday, March 05, an... more
Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, known to most as A-Rod, holds a press conference to discuss his past use of performance enhancing drugs.
Saying he was "curious" and calling it a "stupid mistake," Rodriguez gave details about how he and a nameless cousin experimented with steroids from 2001 through 2003 while he was a member of the Texas Rangers.Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, known to most as A-Rod, holds a press conference to... more
Michael Phelps apologizes to his Chinese fans after a photograph of him smoking marijuana was leaked to a British tabloid on February 2nd.Michael Phelps apologizes to his Chinese fans after a photograph of him smoking... more
Mickey Rourke gave a swear laden, emotional and funny speech after winning a BAFTA award for best actor in his movie "The Wrestler."Mickey Rourke gave a swear laden, emotional and funny speech after winning a BAFTA... more
Christian Bale went on KROQ's morning radio show "Kevin & Bean" to apologize for his irresponsible tirade on the set of one of his movies.Christian Bale went on KROQ's morning radio show "Kevin & Bean" to apologize for his... more
Some clips from Obama's audiobook version of Dreams of My Father have been popping up all over the web, featuring the President imitating his foul-mouthed childhood friend, Ray.Some clips from Obama's audiobook version of Dreams of My Father have been popping up... more
Here's some audio of singer Etta James showing some frustration with Beyonce for performing her song "At Last" at the inaugural ball.
The clip was leaked online and has spread like wildfire! Take a listen. . .Here's some audio of singer Etta James showing some frustration with Beyonce for... more
The FAA released audio of the conversation between US Airways flight 1549, which crash-landed in the Hudson River Jan. 15, and New York air traffic control.
The plane was landed calmly and safely by pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger.The FAA released audio of the conversation between US Airways flight 1549, which... more
