Afghan police say 2 explosions hit downtown Kandahar; 2 civilians are killed
Spanish matador gored during bullfightMexico City, April 26 (IANS/EFE) A Spanish bullfighter was gored during a bullfight in Mexico and is now in a serious condition after losing litres of blood. Thai protesters block roads to capital, vow to continue occupation of key Bangkok sites
Thai protesters block police on roads to Bangkok Two killed in hot air balloon crash in UAEAl Ain, April 26 (IANS/WAM) Two people were killed and two injured when a hot air balloon crashed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aviation officials said. 1,000 doses of flu vaccine stolen in PeruLima, April 26 (IANS/EFE) A box containing 1,000 doses of swine flu vaccine, which were to be used for vaccinating over three million Peruvian citizens, has been stolen in Lima, the health ministry has said. USGS says major earthquake strikes off southeast coast of Taiwan
Major earthquake hits off Taiwan coast TAIPEI, Taiwan — An earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Taiwan on Monday, causing buildings to sway briefly but no casualties or damage. The temblor was felt at the site of a massive landslide in northern Taiwan but did not hamper rescue efforts. SKorea defense minister says torpedo blast likely sank warship, as country mourns victims more images Complex underwater operation could be quick fix for gulf oil leak; drilling needed if it fails
Quick end to gulf oil leak depends on robot subs Air Arabia plane makes emergency landing in PakistanISLAMABAD - An Air Arabia flight, carrying 165 passengers from Dubai to Chittagang in Bangladesh, made an emergency landing at Pakistan’s Karachi airport soon after fire broke out in the cargo section of the plane. State Patrol: Alcohol possible factor in Minn. crash that killed 6, including 3 teens
Minn. Patrol: Car wreck kills 6, including 3 teens Iran marks 30th anniversary of failed 1980 US hostage rescue attempt
State Patrol: Alcohol a possible factor in Minnesota crash that killed 6, including 3 teens
Patrol: Alcohol possibly behind fatal Minn. crash Crews work on leaking oil in Gulf of Mexico; spill to stay 30 miles from coast for 3 days
Crews work on trying to stop oil leak in the gulf Table, wall, freezer became saviors as Miss. tornado demolished buildings around survivors
Saviors as tornado hit: A table, a wall, a freezer Miss. gov: More than 100 homes uninhabitable; unclear how many people have been left homeless
Miss. gov: More than 100 homes uninhabitable Good camp, bad camp: Success and shortfalls in the $12.7 billion of aid for Haiti
Good camp, bad camp: The shortfalls of Haiti aid Five Greater Noida officials transferred for land rowGREATER NOIDA - Five officials of the Greater Noida administration were transferred Sunday after a controversy arose over a piece of land that the government acquired near a mansion being built by the brother of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati in Badalpur area here. Son of a jeweller killed, ornaments stolen in DelhiNEW DELHI - A 35-year-old son of a jeweller was killed at his shop by unidentified robbers, who fled away with ornaments worth millions Sunday in Tilak Nagar area of west Delhi, police said. One victim of 10 killed by Miss. storms described as a quiet, lovable great-grandmother
Miss. tornado victim was quiet great-grandmother SKorea defense minister says torpedo blast likely sank warship near sea border with NKorea
Torpedo blast likely sank warship: SKorea minister Official: 9 civilians killed after bout of shelling between insurgents, govt in Somali capital
9 civilians killed in shelling in Somali capital 80 Afghan schoolgirls fall ill; authorities investigate possible militant poison gas attack
80 Afghan schoolgirls fall ill; poison feared Fifteen injured during protest against cow slaughterNEW DELHI - Fifteen people, including five policemen, were injured during a protest over cow slaughter in Vijay Vihar area of outer Delhi Sunday, police said. State Patrol says head-on car crash in east-central Minnesota leaves 6 dead, including 3 teens
Officials: Crash in east-central Minnesota kills 6 High seas delay oil cleanup for 2nd straight day at Gulf rig blast site; oil leaking from well
Oil cleanup at Gulf rig blast site delayed again Over 80 Afghan schoolgirls fall ill in suspected gas-poisoningKUNDUZ - More than 80 schoolgirls have fallen ill in less than a week in northern province of Kunduz, where authorities said Sunday that they were investigating whether the girls were intentionally poisoned. Journalists attacked at Madras High Court functionCHENNAI - A few journalists covering the installation of a B.R. Ambedkar statue at the Madras High Court Sunday were beaten up by some lawyers when they began filming the clash between two groups of advocates. One arrested for cheating peopleNEW DELHI - A man who used to cheat people on the pretext of providing them jobs abroad has been arrested, police said Sunday. 80 Afghan schoolgirls fall ill; authorities investigate possible poison gas attacks
Mass sickness hits 80 Afghan schoolgirls KABUL — Dozens of Afghan schoolgirls have fallen ill in recent days after reporting a strange odor in their classrooms in northern Afghanistan, prompting an investigation into whether they were targeted by militants who oppose education for girls or victims of mass hysteria. Major fire in Mumbai factoryMUMBAI - A major fire broke out at a factory in south Mumbai Sunday, fire officials said. Tornado kills 10, wipes away homes in Miss.; search and rescue continues in hard-hit areas
Rescuers fan out after twister kills 10 in Miss. Two militants, two cops killed in Punjab border shootoutGURDASPUR - Two militants and two Punjab policemen were killed in a fierce gun battle early Sunday near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district, police said. The state government has announced relief for the killed cops’ families. Mosque’s ‘illegal’ extension angers south Delhi residents (Third Lead)NEW DELHI - There was tension in south Delhi’s Alaknanda neighbourhood Sunday over a complaint by residents who alleged illegal expansion of a mosque in their apartment complex in violation of court orders. However, the representatives of the mosque refused to comment. Al-Qaida front group in Iraq confirms death of 2 top leaders, vows to fight on
Al-Qaida in Iraq confirms deaths of top 2 figures Post-mortem of volcano response will reach deep, from science to economy to politics
Europe studies lessons of living with volcanos ‘Illegal’ extension of mosque angers south Delhi residents (Second Lead, superseding earlier story)NEW DELHI - There was tension in south Delhi’s Alaknanda neighbourhood Sunday over a complaint by residents who alleged illegal expansion of a mosque in their apartment complex in violation of court orders. Agra tense after 25 shops torchedAGRA - Tension gripped the fort area of Agra city as two groups clashed Sunday afternoon soon after more than 25 shops were torched in an arson attack, police said. There were no casualties. Obama says W.Va. miners killed in explosion lived and died in pursuit of the American dream
Fire sweeps through slum in Philippine capital, leaving thousands homeless
Thousands of people lose homes in Manila slum fire Three Delhi malls evacuated but no bomb foundNEW DELHI - Three malls were evacuated in Saket area of south Delhi Sunday after a news channel received a fax about a bomb in one of them. However, the threat turned out to be a hoax after a thorough search, police said. Family suspects foul play in actor Sreenath’s deathTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - A day after the funeral of popular Malayalam film and TV actor Sreenath, his family Sunday said they suspect foul play in his death and will approach the state government for a probe. UAE apprehends 1,094 absconding housemaidsAbu Dhabi, April 25 (IANS/WAM) United Arab Emirates (UAE) has apprehended 1,094 housemaids, mostly foreign nationals, who had been absconding from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Sharjah emirates. Miss. gov: Rescuers to comb isolated rural areas after tornado killed 10, damaged 100 homes
Miss. gov: Rescuers to comb isolated rural areas 50 fishermen rescued from ice floe in RussiaYuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia), April 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Rescuers saved 50 fishermen as they were carried away on an ice floe in a lake on Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East, the regional emergencies department said Sunday. Social activists back suggestion on incest lawNEW DELHI - A city court’s suggestion for enacting a separate law to deal with incest has been supported by social activists who say it will help check exploitation of women and children. Three Delhi malls evacuated after bomb threatNEW DELHI - Three malls were evacuated in Saket area of south Delhi Sunday after a news channel received a fax about a bomb threat there, police said. Al-Qaida front group in Iraq vows ongoing fight after deaths of 2 top leaders
Al-Qaida statement confirms death of 2 top figures 80 Afghan schoolgirls sickened in a week; authorities suspect poison gas attacks
80 Afghan schoolgirls sick in week; poison feared Obama prepares miners’ eulogy linking their lives _ and deaths _ to American dream
Aviation authorities say 2 killed after balloon carrying 14 crashes in United Arab Emirates
Hot air balloon crashes in Emirates, killing 2 |
|
