Qinghai quake: China should now directly engage Dalai Lama (Comment)The deadly earthquake in the Qinghai Province in northwestern China, which killed 1400, mostly Tibetan people, on April 14, offers an extraordinary opportunity to Beijing to allow the Dalai Lama to make his first visit home in over 50 years. Poisonous gas kills 18 in BiharAt least 18 people have been killed after leakage of a poisonous gas from a house led to devastating fire and polluted the air in Bihar. Chinese President Hu flies to devastated earthquake zone as flow of aid increases more images Rescuers save 17,000 lives in China quakeBEIJING - Rescuers have saved 17,000 people from the rubble of the collapsed buildings following a devastating earthquake in northwest China, Xinhua reported Sunday. Ash spreads south as Europe air shutdown causes havocREYKJAVIK/LONDON/WARSAW - The closures of European airspace were moving southward with the rolling cloud of ash from an Icelandic volcano, which continued to wreak havoc Sunday with tens of thousands of stranded airline passengers. South Africa sets up team to tackle wildlife poachingCAPE TOWN - The South African government has allocated two million rands (about $270,000) to set up a unit to tackle wildlife crimes, mainly rhino poaching in the country. Border agents shoot man who speeds from gate, rams pickup at San Diego County crossing
Man shot, hurt at San Diego County border crossing Jailed militia member says he was unaware of any specific plans to wage war against government
Militia member says he wasn’t aware of any plot Crews building new road after massive sinkhole cuts off 100 homes in N. California city
Sinkhole cuts off 100 homes in N. California city China quake toll rises to 1,484QINGHAI - The toll in a devastating earthquake in northwest China has risen to 1,484 Saturday, Xinhua reported. Obama cancels trip to Poland for president’s funeral because of dangerous flying conditions
Spewing anew, volcano keeps Europe land-bound and uncertain of long term under ashy shadow
Despite benefits of federal buyout program, some flood-prone Midwest towns opt out
Towns reject FEMA flood buyouts, despite benefits Young China quake survivor survived by sleeping in, now waits by rubble as hopes fademore images Another road rage turns ugly: Father-son beaten upNEW DELHI - In yet another case of road rage in the capital, two groups clashed and gunshots were fired after their vehicles collided in Dwarka Saturday, police said. Criminal lynched in Uttar PradeshLUCKNOW - A criminal was lynched in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district after he was caught sneaking into a commercial establishment with the intention of looting it, police said Saturday. Pope arrives in Malta, where sex abuse victims hope to meet him during brief pilgrimage
Pope arrives in Malta, sex abuse meeting unclear Missing chargesheet with Sajjan Kumar’s name presented in courtNEW DELHI - A city court Saturday found itself in a “peculiar situation” after a chargesheet naming Congress leader Sajjan Kumar as an accused in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots but lying in the police files for years, was presented in court. 2 low-intensity bombs outside cricket stadium in southern India injure 10, police say
10 injured in 2 bombs near Indian cricket stadium Two arrested in road rage caseNEW DELHI - In a case of road rage, two businessmen were arrested for beating up an autorickshaw driver and his brother in the Aman Vihar area of northwest Delhi, police said Saturday. Income tax officer nabbed for taking Rs.1.50 crore bribeMUMBAI - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has nabbed an Income Tax Additional Commissioner and her husband for accepting a bribe of Rs.1.50 crore, a top official said here Saturday. Afghan president names new election panel chief ahead of parliamentary elections
Afghan president names new election panel chief Two suicide bombers kill 41 in attack on people fleeing Taliban offensive in Pakistan
Pakistan: Bombers kill refugees waiting for food Hollywood vs. The Volcano: Ash cloud in Europe distrupts celebrities
Hollywood vs. The Volcano: Ash disrupts celebs Businessman, associate arrested for sending lewd SMSs to politiciansNEW DELHI - Delhi Police’s Special Cell has arrested a 27-year-old businessman and his aide for sending threatening and lewd text messages to several politicians, including Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor. Police to prevent schools being used as drinking densNOIDA - Police in Noida will guard government schools after they close for the day to prevent anti-social elements from misusing the premises for drinking, an official said Saturday. Third explosive device defused at Bangalore cricket stadium (Third Lead)BANGALORE - A third explosive device was found near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and defused three hours after two low intensity blasts, one at the stadium and another nearby, injured five people ahead of the Mumbai Indians-Royal Challengers Bangalore Indian Premier League tie here Saturday, police said. Kerala top cop suspended for foreign trip sans permissionTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Inspector General of Police (Kannur) Tomin J. Thachenkery has been suspended for allegedly going on a foreign trip without permission from the Kerala government, officials said Saturday. Two held with 6 kg of heroin in PunjabAMRITSAR - Two people were arrested with six kg of heroin near the international border in this Punjab district, police said Saturday. Three students among four killed in accidentBHUBANESWAR - Four people, including three students on their way to give an entrance examination, were killed in a road accident in Orissa’s Sundergarh district Saturday, police said. Income tax gives clean chit to PCACHANDIGARH - A day after Income Tax sleuths visited the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) office here to collect records pertaining to the Indian Premier League (IPL), officials Saturday said no documents were seized. Denied money to buy drugs, son kills fatherKOLKATA - A drug addict killed his father after being refused money to buy drugs, police said Saturday. Thousands pay homage to Polish plane crash victimsWARSAW - Thousands gathered at Warsaw’s largest square Saturday for official ceremonies to honour the 96 victims of a plane crash that claimed the Polish president, politicians and most military brass. Bangalore Blast Delays IPL MatchTwo blasts before Bangalore IPL match, five injured (Second Lead)BANGALORE - Two low-intensity explosions, one at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and another half-a-kilometre away, before the start of an Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians Saturday injured five people and caused panic among the spectators. Icelandic volcano spews more ash overnight, worsening flight problems, travel chaos worldwide
Five charged with tiger poaching in GoaPANAJI - The Goa forest department has filed charges against five people for allegedly poaching a tiger in the Mhadei wildlife sanctuary, a top official said Saturday. Hoax bomb call at Mumbai courtMUMBAI - A phone call claiming that a bomb had been planted in a court building in suburban Bandra led to a two-hour long search Saturday during which nothing suspicious was found, a police official said. Victims of cyclonic storm in east India await reliefNEW DELHI - Victims of the devastating cyclonic storm in north Bengal, east Bihar and Assam, which left more than 120 people dead and several thousand homeless, are yet to receive basic relief like food, potable water and a shelter over their heads, international aid agency ActionAid said Saturday. Toll in China quake rises to 1,339BEIJING - The toll in the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that hit northwest China’s Qinghai province reached 1,339 Saturday, with another 332 still missing, rescuers said. Explosion ahead of Bangalore IPL match, five injuredBANGALORE - A low intensity explosion at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium 45 minutes before an Indian Premier League (IPL) tie between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians injured four policemen and a private security guard and caused panic among the spectators. Lajpat Nagar blast sentencing deferred to April 22NEW DELHI - A city court Saturday deferred to April 22 the sentencing of six people, including a woman, convicted for the 1996 Lajpat Nagar bomb blast that claimed 13 lives. Suicide bombers kill 20 people in food line at refugee camp in northwestern Pakistan
Suicide bombers kill 20 at Pakistani refugee camp Three injured in explosion ahead of Bangalore IPL matchBANGALORE - Three policemen were injured when a power generator exploded at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Saturday, nearly 90 minutes before an Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians. Afghan president names new election panel chief ahead of September parliamentary elections
Afghan president announces election panel chief Thousands stranded in Asia as European flights canceled due to Icelandic volcano ash plume
Thousands stranded in Asia due to Iceland volcano AP Top News at 5:28 a.m. EDT
AP Top News at 5:28 a.m. EDT Volcanic ash cloud sparks more flight disruptions, no end in sight for explosive activity
Pakistan army admits civilians killed in recent airstrikes in northwest, apologizes
Pakistan army admits civilian killed in airstrikes AP Top News at 5:21 a.m. EDT
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