South Korean investigator cites ‘high possibility’ external explosion sank naval ship more images Tacoma, Wash., school evacuated twice by sickening smell and 11 kids sent to hospital
Wash. school evacuated twice by sickening smell Survivors of China earthquake shiver through 2nd night; rescuers search for missing
4.9 quake rumbles parts of Utah, Wyo., Idaho; no immediate reports of damage, injuries
4.9 quake shakes Utah, Wyo., Idaho SALT LAKE CITY — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake rattled parts of Utah, Wyoming and Idaho on Thursday evening. There were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries. Delay in Venezuelan shipment causes gasoline shortage in Haiti, triggers long lines, scuffles
Late shipment leaves Haitians scrambling for gas Newspaper gets letter addressed to EnCana threatening pipeline bombings in British Columbia
Letter threatens bombings on Canadian pipeline Obama orders sweeping review of coal mines as report cites preventable gas and dust buildup
RSL beats Earthquakes 5-3 on penalty kicks following 3-3 tie in US Open Cup qualifier
RSL beats Earthquakes in US Open Cup qualifier Volcanic ash can cool temperatures, add color to sunsets and cause serious problems for jets
Volcanic ash affects airplanes, weather, sunsets UN chief receives investigative report on Bhutto’s murderNEW YORK - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has received an investigative report on the murder of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Preliminary report suggests W.Va. mine blast was preventable, faults extensive mine violations
China quake toll rises to 760BEIJING - The toll in the 7.1-magnitude quake in China’s Qinghai province has risen to 760, officials said Friday. Families of 2 western Md. coal miners killed in 2007 wall collapse file wrongful death suit
Families of 2 Md. miners file wrongful death suit Powerful bombings kill foreigners in Afghan city of Kandahar, 4 German troops killed in north
Powerful bombings rock Afghan city of Kandahar Car bombs hit Kandahar killing at least 6; 4 German troops die in northern Afghanistan
Car bombs rock Afghan city of Kandahar killing 6 Most W.Va. coal operators will stand down Friday, honoring request to refocus on safety
Most W.Va. coal operators will stand down Friday Volcanic ash presents major flight hazard to airlines, can damage engines and endanger safety
Volcanic ash poses major flight hazard to airlines China rescuers fight altitude, low supplies after major earthquake kills 760 in Tibetan region
Quake-damaged downtown reopens in California border city of Calexico
Quake-damaged downtown opens in Calif. border city Powerful blast heard in southern Afghan city of Kandahar, hours after car bombing
Explosion shakes southern Afghan city of Kandahar Fires break out in two Ghaziabad factoriesGHAZIABAD - Fires broke out in two factories in the trans-Hindon area of Ghaziabad Thursday, officials said. South Korea hoists sunken warship, finds 36 bodies of missing sailors after mystery explosion
Gang involved in football federation office robbery bustedNEW DELHI - A gang involved in robbing goods worth Rs.5 lakh from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) office here in March was busted, police said Thursday. 84 IAS, 33 IPS officers facing trial for criminal chargesNEW DELHI - At least 84 officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 33 of the Indian Police Service (IPS) are facing criminal charges, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Prithviraj Chavan told the Rajya Sabha Thursday. Ex-gratia relief for storm victimsNEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday sanctioned ex-gratia relief from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for victims of the storm that lashed parts of eastern India Wednesday. Obama announces wide-ranging review of mine safety; Says working conditions must be improved more images Massey Energy board promises thorough investigation, action in W.Va. coal mine disaster
Massey board pledges thorough W.Va. mine probe Iceland’s volcanic ash cloud disrupts flights across Europe (Second lead)OSLO/LONDON - Air traffic across northern Europe was severely affected Thursday by ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland that forced airports including London’s Heathrow airport - Europe’s largest hub - to shut down. Delhi girl stabbed to death by loverNEW DELHI - An 18-year-old girl was stabbed to death in a fit of rage by her neighbour and his associate, all residents of Metro Vihar, after the girl’s father fixed her engagement with another man, police said Thursday. Both attackers have been arrested. Manmohan meets Hu, offers quake aidBRASILIA - Indias Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday met Chinese President Hu Jintao and conveyed his condolences for the quake victims in China before the two leaders sat down for wide-ranging talks in the Brazilian capital. Car bomb hits hotel in Kandahar; 4 German troops die in fighting in northern Afghanistan
Car bomb hits hotel in southern Afghanistan Haryana police join hunt for Tharoor ‘threat’ SMS senderNEW DELHI - The Haryana police Thursday joined Delhi police in searching for the person who sent “threatening” messages to Minister of State of External Affairs Shashi Tharoor and “filthy” messages to Marxist leader Brinda Karat. Witnesses say car bomb targets hotel in southern Afghanistan city of Kandahar
Car bomb targets hotel in Kandahar KABUL — Witnesses say a car bomb has targeted a hotel in the heart of the southern Afghanistan city of Kandahar, injuring at least six people. BRIC summit advanced due to China quakeBRASILIA - The BRIC summit of India, Brazil, Russia and China has been advanced to Thursday as Chinese President Hu Jintao has to leave for Beijing in the wake of a massive quake in Qinghai province. Death toll from cyclone rises to 121 as relief starts arriving in eastern India
Aid arrives after cyclone kills 121 in India Five killed in accidentBHOPAL - At least five people were killed on the spot and six others were severely injured when their auto-rickshaw collided with another vehicle in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district, police said Thursday. FAA says Iceland’s volcanic ash cloud halting, delaying some flights from US to Europe
Volcanic ash cloud disrupting US flights to Europe Obama, worried about working conditions, orders look at mines with troubled safety records
NATO: 4 international service members killed in northern Afghanistan
NATO: 4 service members die in north Afghanistan Fiona unable to come for Scarlett’s April 16 hearingPANAJI - Fiona Mackeown, the mother of Scarlett Keeling, has cancelled her trip to Goa to attend her daughter’s homicide trial after airports in Britain were closed due to volcanic ash clouding the atmosphere, her lawyer said here Thursday. Bombings kill 9 at water-throwing festival during Myanmar New Year
Bombs kill 9 at Myanmar New Year water festival India’s former envoy to Pakistan commits suicideNEW DELHI - K.D. Sharma, who was India’s high commissioner to Pakistan in 1980s, shot himself with his licensed revolver Thursday at his Preet Vihar home in east Delhi, police said. Body of former leader in exile returns to Poland, security officials prepare for state funeral
Anti-radiation devices mooted at Delhi bordersNEW DELHI - A week after radioactive Cobalt-60 was found in a scrap market here and seven people were hospitalized with burn injuries, municipal authorities Thursday have proposed an action plan to deal with hazardous wastes, including the installation of anti-radioactive devices at the borders. Iceland volcano ash disrupts European air trafficOSLO/LONDON - Ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland Thursday disrupted air traffic in several northern European countries, including Britain, Norway and Sweden. Storm toll rises to 128, victims say relief inadequate (Roundup)PATNA/KOLKATA - A day after a violent storm lashed parts of Bihar, West Bengal and Assam, the body count climbed to 128 Thursday. There is mounting anger and helplessness among the hundreds of thousands rendered homeless as they say food, medicines and temporary shelters have been hard to come by. Risking all for scrap - all in a day’s work in Mayapuri junkyardNEW DELHI - Seven colleagues lie in hospital battling the severe after effects of exposure to radioactive Cobalt 60 found in medical waste, but scrap dealers in west Delhi’s Mayapuri junk market have no option but to be stoic - they know such accidents are unavoidable in their line of work. Assam government to support storm-affectedGUWAHATI - A day after a devastating thunderstorm killed four people and damaged up to 500 houses in Assam, the state government Thursday pledged all support to those affected. Volcano Ash Creates MayhemAt least 9 dead as explosions hit Myanmar water-throwing festival
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