Police: Fighting erupts in eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, explosions heard at airport
Fighting erupts at airport in eastern Afghan city Amusement park accident in southern Chinese city kills 6, injures 10
Amusement park accident kills 6 in southern China As storms rattle Gulf Coast region, crews aboard ships cleaning spill become spectators
Cleanup ships idled as storm rattles Gulf region Gulf storm strengthens to hurricane; Alex taking aim at Mexico-Texas border, far from spill
Alex blows into hurricane strength in western Gulf 3 protesters killed amid angry protests as authorities lock down major towns in Indian Kashmir
3 protesters killed in protests in Indian Kashmir US arrest of Russian spies sparks protests in MoscowMOSCOW/WASHINGTON - The arrest in the US of 10 individuals accused of spying on Russia’s behalf has sparked strong denials in Moscow, but Washington played down the prospect of a diplomatic rift between the two countries. Man bashed up man for refusing to give mobile phonePERTH - Three unidentified miscreants demanded a mobile phone from a Serbia-born Australian citizen, and bashed him up with wooden planks when he refused to do so, a media report said. Tropical storm forces oil platforms, rigs to evacuate; halts quarter of Gulf oil production
3 rigs, 28 platforms evacuated because of TS Alex Mass grave of World War II troops foundZAGREB - Croatian police confirmed that a mass grave from the Second World War was found on the outskirts of Zagreb, local media reported. Indian-origin man jailed for 17 years for beating wife to deathMELBOURNE - An Indian-origin man was sentenced to 17 years in prison by an Australian court for beating his wife to death after falsely accusing her of having an extra-marital affair. Tourism executives say Gulf states need millions to boost tourism and an oil-free image
Execs say tourism in Gulf needs marketing money US accepts international assistance in dealing with massive oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
US accepts international assistance for Gulf spill Six die in China amusement park accidentBEIJING - At least six people were killed and 10 injured in an accident at an amusement park in China’s Guangdong province, officials said. Crane for bridge construction collapses in downtown Fairbanks, spills fuel into Chena River
Alaska crane collapse spills fuel into Chena River World Cup replicas stolen in South AfricaJOHANNESBURG - Seven World Cup replica trophies and team garments were stolen from a FIFA venue here, South African police said. Obama pushes senators to find common ground to pass energy legislation more images As storms rattle across Gulf Coast region, crews aboard ships cleaning spill become spectators
Cleanup ships idled as storms rattle Gulf region Residents of Des Moines neighborhood hit by 1993 and 2008 floods pack up as river rises again
Des Moines residents leave homes as river rises Final report on NY crash that killed 8 finds drunken driver going 85 mph in wrong direction
Probe: NY driver speeding before wrong-way crash Prosecution experts find nothing wrong with Toyota involved in Minnesota crash that killed 3
Prosecution experts report on Minn. Toyota crash Jimmy Buffett’s free concert for Gulf postponed by storm, hurts tourism along Alabama coast
Jimmy Buffett show on Gulf postponed, hits tourism Some oil spill events from Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Federal government, states to use 1 safety standard for seafood coming out of Gulf of Mexico
Feds, Gulf states to use 1 standard for seafood Crane collapses in downtown Fairbanks, crashes into Chena River; no injuries reported
Crane collapses in downtown Fairbanks FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A huge crane being used on a bridge replacement project in downtown Fairbanks has fallen down and crashed into the Chena River. 13 killed in attacks around Iraq, including 9-year-old; Iraqi PM meets main political rival
13 killed in Iraq attacks, including army general Facebook briefly disables ‘Boycott BP’ page; oil giant says it had nothing to do with decision
Facebook briefly disables ‘Boycott BP’ page Five enjoyed official security on forged documentsGHAZIABAD - Police in Ghaziabad Tuesday found that five men had been enjoying official security cover on the basis of forged government documents. Ghana officials say 80 trapped after heavy rains led to collapse of illegal gold mine
Ghana: 80 trapped in illegal gold mine collapse Federal appeals court to hear appeal on Gulf deepwater of Mexico drilling ban July 8
Giants rookie safety Chad Jones to be moved to NY hospital after car wreck in New Orleans
Giants’ Jones to be moved to New York hospital FAA proposes rules aimed at preventing small airliners from crashing in freezing rain
FAA proposes aircraft standards for icy weather Senators willing to scale back energy bill to find compromise as Obama pushes for legislation
Women beat up Muslim clerics in LucknowLUCKNOW - Three Muslim clerics in a seminary here were Tuesday beaten up by three women for allegedly not conducting their “talaq” (divorce) proceedings in accordance with Shariat (Islamic) laws, police said. Missing airplane with 2 reporters on board may have been flying too low
Missing plane was reportedly flying too low Wildlife officers still trying to find bear that attacked hiker in Red River Gorge
Black bear that attacked hiker still at large 12 killed in attacks around Iraq, including 9-year-old; Iraqi PM meets main political rival
12 killed in Iraq attacks, including army general Texas prepares emergency response as Alex gets stronger, expected to reach coast as hurricane
Texas preps emergency weather response for Alex Bear on the loose despite traps set after hiker survives first recorded attack in Kentucky
Bear in first recorded Ky. attack still at large Afghan working for UN killed when his vehicle is shot up in Afghanistan’s capital
UN vehicle shot in Afghan capital, driver killed Skimming operations halted off Gulf coast as Tropical Storm Alex churns up rough seas
Rough seas halt skimming operations off Gulf Coast APNewsBreak: Trade group says BP to give cash to gas stations due to lost sales from boycotts
APNewsBreak: BP giving financial help to stations Iraqi PM meets with main rival in apparent attempt to mend bitter feud
Iraqi PM meets with main election rival BAGHDAD — The Iraqi prime minister has met with his main election rival in what was widely viewed as an attempt to mend their bitter political feud and resolve the country’s political deadlock. Suspected custody death in Uttar PradeshLUCKNOW - The family of a 69-year-old man has alleged that he was beaten to death in police custody in Uttar Pradesh’s Shravasti district but the charge was denied by a senior police official Tuesday. Goa official caught taking bribePANAJI - The Goa vigilance department Tuesday arrested a senior government officer while accepting a bribe in his office here. Trade group: BP to give cash to distributors of its gasoline due to lost sales from boycotts
BP floating financial lifeline to station owners BP meeting deadline for payments to government for oil spill response
BP meets deadline for oil spill payments to govt Court to frame charges in Babri Mosque demolition caseLUCKNOW - A special court hearing the Babri Mosque demolition case Tuesday ordered the then Faizabad district magistrate and some leaders of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to appear before it for framing of charges. Ex-presidential security chief jailed in Sri LankaCOLOMBO - A former presidential security chief was jailed Tuesday for four years on a conviction of threatening a fellow police officer during an election rally nine years ago, a court official said. 12 dead, 2 missing in northeastern Romania after heavy rain and flooding
12 dead, 2 missing in floods in Romania BUCHAREST, Romania — Torrential rains and heavy flooding have left 12 dead and two missing in northeastern Romania, authorities said Tuesday. Art of Living gets extortion call for Rs.42 croreBANGALORE - The Art of Living, a socio-cultural and religious body on Bangalore’s outskirts, is getting extortion calls to pay up Rs.42 crore or face defamation, a spokesman said Tuesday. |
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