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Series of quakes hit Indonesia
A 6.7 earthquake hit Indonesia at about 1 pm EST, about 10 hours after a 7.0 quake hit the same are. It was the 10th quake over 5.0 on the Richter scale to hit the region since Sunday morning. No damage or fatalities have been reported in the string of tremblers...but that many quakes in a row, and I bet people's nerves are trembling! A 6.7 earthquake hit Indonesia at about 1 pm EST, about 10 hours after a 7.0 quake hit the same are. It was the 10th quake over 5.0 o... more
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Raul Castro becomes Cuba's leader
Raul Castro (Fidel's brother) was named president today (Sunday) by Cuba's parliament, marking a close to 50 years of rule by Fidel.
Many hoped that it would being about change in the communist government's policies. However, this is probably not going to happen. Especially when Raul said he would be consulting with his brother Fidel "on all major decisions of the state." Raul Castro (Fidel's brother) was named president today (Sunday) by Cuba's parliament, marking a close to 50 years of rule b... more -
6.4 quake shakes Mexico
The earthquake hit just before 7 am and was centered in the region of Oaxaca but was felt hundreds of miles to the south and east along the Gulf coast. Buildings in Mexico City were "swaying" but there are not yet any reports of damage. The earthquake hit just before 7 am and was centered in the region of Oaxaca but was felt hundreds of miles to the south and east alon... more
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Fire at London's Camden Market
A devastating fire has swept through Camden's historic Market, a popular tourist destination with more than 1,000 shops and stalls selling crafts, clothes, and music. The blaze raged out of control for several hours last night, forcing thousands of people to be evacuated from nearby homes, pubs and bars. It took 100 firefighters to battle the blaze, but officials report no casualties. There is no word yet on the cause of the fire. The iconic Hawley Arms pub, famed for its showbiz crowd including Winehouse, Moss and Pete Doherty, was completely destroyed. A devastating fire has swept through Camden's historic Market, a popular tourist destination with more than 1,000 shops and stall... more
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Planned attacks across Europe thwarted with arrests in Barcelona
Spain's El Pais paper is reporting that the arrest of 10 suspected Islamic extremists prevented "al Qaeda-style attacks in Spain, Germany, France, Britain and Portugal." Subways and metros were considered the preferred target because emergency services would have a hard time responding to the attacks. Spain's El Pais paper is reporting that the arrest of 10 suspected Islamic extremists prevented "al Qaeda-style attacks in S... more
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Guyana shooting rampage kills 11
Gunmen stormed into a village east of the capital, Georgetown, and fired into several houses.
This shooting is reported as being the worst mass killing in the South American for more than 30 years.
The killings have also sparked angry protests by the neighbors. Gunmen stormed into a village east of the capital, Georgetown, and fired into several houses. ... more -
Make your voice be heard!
The Annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is accepting the participation of You Tube user in its Congress Center viewing and answering the significant suggestion to what companies or individuals must do in order to make the World a better place in 2008.
Most of the conflicts we have in the World today is caused by economic inequality and its consequences.
The idea that corporation, which in many aspects decide the way other human beings and the environment are treated, are considering to take in consideration opinion and ideas of single individuals, like you and I, make me feel quiet optimist about the possibilities of a future with fair way of living for all!
So, it's up to you! You've up to January 27, 2008 to address them!
Make your voice be heard!!! The Annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is accepting the participation of You Tube user in its Congress Center viewing ... more -
Russia WILL use pre-emptive nuclear strikes
In a speech given to a military conference Gen Yuri Baluyevsky, Russia's military chief of staff stated that Russia is prepared to use pre-emptive nuclear strikes on countries which threaten the sovereignty of their land.
"We do not intend to attack anyone, but we consider it necessary for all our partners in the world community to clearly understand ... that to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Russia and its allies, military forces will be used, including preventively, including with the use of nuclear weapons,"
They are some strong words, considering the fact that the speech was broadcast on state TV I can't imagine that Baluyevsky wasn't aware that the international press would pick up on it. Let's hope that this isn't a message intended as a warning to a particular country... In a speech given to a military conference Gen Yuri Baluyevsky, Russia's military chief of staff stated that Russia is prepared t... more -
Islamic insurgency spilling into Peshawar, Pakistan
'Suicide bombings, bomb explosions and missile attacks occurred an average of once a week in Peshawar in 2007, according to a tally by the city's police department. In 2006, while there were occasional grenade attacks and explosions, the authorities did not record a single suicide bombing or rocket attack inside the city.
Though few in the city believe that the Taliban will rule anytime soon, the police and residents say that, by the standards of counterinsurgency warfare, the extremists are doing well. They have undermined public faith in the government, sown distrust and made the police fearful for their lives.'::NY Times.
(the link provides a slideshow of images in Peshawar) 'Suicide bombings, bomb explosions and missile attacks occurred an average of once a week in Peshawar in 2007, according to a tal... more -
Tamil Tigers kill 28 with bus bomb
More than 28 civilians were killed and dozens wounded when a roadside bomb blew up a crowded bus in southern Sri Lanka, as a six-year ceasefire between the government and Tamil Tiger rebels ran out.
After the blast, gunmen shot passengers as they tried to flee, according to witnesses. "Everyone that got out through the doors, they shot and killed," Sampath, a 25-year-old passenger, told Associated Press. "I jumped from the window and just escaped."
The defence ministry said the bus was destroyed by a Claymore-style mine packed with explosives, nails and ball bearings - the signature bomb of the Tamil Tiger rebels. More than 28 civilians were killed and dozens wounded when a roadside bomb blew up a crowded bus in southern Sri Lanka, as a six-year ... more -
Congress Likely To OK Saudi Arms Deal
Watch whether Obama and Clinton either skip this vote or vote yes. Either way it should make many see who they really support when they say they want to "make change." I am absolutely fed up with this Congress regardless of which party supposedly is in the "majority." We cannot provide healthcare to all of our citizens but we can afford multi billion dollar arms deals? I will for SURE be watching who votes which way very carefully. At least Reps Weiner and Wexler are standing up to it. I will be calling my reps to do the same thing. Watch whether Obama and Clinton either skip this vote or vote yes. Either way it should make many see who they really support when the... more
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Iran vs. US Navy
Small Iranian fast boats swarmed around U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf, and a heavily accented voice threatened, "I am coming to you ... . You will explode after ... minutes," according to a video released by the Pentagon. But the Iranian military released its own version of the video, saying the Pentagon's was a fake. Small Iranian fast boats swarmed around U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf, and a heavily accented voice threatened, "I am coming ... more
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FARC Releases 2 Hostages
The FARC has been promising this release since Christmas, and they finally delivered, hopefully they will release more, including Ingrid Betancourt. The FARC has been promising this release since Christmas, and they finally delivered, hopefully they will release more, including Ingr... more
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Iraqi Soldier Made Hero After Killing Americans
An Iraqi soldier, accompanying American troops on a standard patrol, shot and killed two American troops and wounded three others when US troops became unnecessarily rough with a pregnant Iraqi woman. After warning the US troops to stop, they refused, at which point the Iraqi soldier opened fire. Justified? Thoughts? An Iraqi soldier, accompanying American troops on a standard patrol, shot and killed two American troops and wounded three others when... more
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Boy Scout Saves the President!
Heeding their motto to "be prepared", a 15 year old Maldives boy scout saved the life of the president, as an attacker jumped from the crowd brandishing a knife he had wrapped in a flag. The Maldives president was uninjured, while the boy was cut - he was flown to a hospital after complaining of a loss of feeling in his fingers. No information yet on the motives of the 20-year-old attacker. Heeding their motto to "be prepared", a 15 year old Maldives boy scout saved the life of the president, as an attacker jumpe... more
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Bhutto Buried
Benazir Bhutto has been buried as thousands in Pakistan mourned and fights broke out across the country.
Initial reports indicated she had been hit by the gun shots that proceeded the explosion, then accounts said she was killed by shrapnel from the bombing, but an official is now saying that she died as a result of a fracture from hitting her head on the roof of her car as she dove to avoid injury from the shooting and explosion, but that nothing had entered her head. Benazir Bhutto has been buried as thousands in Pakistan mourned and fights broke out across the country. ... more -
Bombs in Baghdad
A car bombing at the market in Tayaran Square killed at least 11 and wounded nearly 70 more. The popular market is in a predominantly Shiite area and has been targeted by bombings in the past. A car bombing at the market in Tayaran Square killed at least 11 and wounded nearly 70 more. The popular market is in a predominantly... more
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Pakistan Mourns death of Bhutto
Sad news from Pakistan this Christmas
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3 Car Bombs Tear Through Iraq Market
The synchronized blasts took place in Amara, a Shiite area that had so far escaped much of the violence plaguing the rest of the country. At least 27 were killed, many of whom were women and children, and around 150 more were wounded. The synchronized blasts took place in Amara, a Shiite area that had so far escaped much of the violence plaguing the rest of the count... more
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Bombs ≠ Stable
So who else feels like every time we open our mouths to say that Iraq is "safe" or "stable", that there's another spate of bombings and deaths? I am starting to think it's a cause and effect relationship, and that bombers make a point of killing a bunch of people every time a U.S. politician says things are getting better, just to prove they're not!
This time, it was Robert Gates, on an unannounced visit to Iraq to meet with leaders and encourage the political process, who said that stability in the country is within reach. Meanwhile 4 car bombs across the country killed over 20 people. So who else feels like every time we open our mouths to say that Iraq is "safe" or "stable", that there's ano... more
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