Woman who killed sister over hair straightener found deadSYDNEY - A woman who was jailed after she stabbed her younger sister to death following an argument over a hair straightener and internet access was found dead in her prison cell in this Australian city. Cargo-type plane crashes at Denali National Park in Alaska, fatalities onboard
Plane crashes in Denali National Park in Alaska Police station attacked, cars torched in Brazilian cityRio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS/EFE) The headquarters of the Sao Paulo state police’s special operations unit was attacked, while at least 10 vehicles were torched in Sao Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, officials said. Forced leave for New Zealand police officersAUCKLAND - Police bosses in New Zealand are forcing officers to go on holidays because the number of accumulated leave days would cost the economy about $200 million. Plane crashes at Denali National Park in Alaska
Plane crashes in national park in Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Officials say a large cargo-type plane has crashed at Denali National Park in Alaska, bursting into a deadly fireball that sparked a forest fire. Waterbomber plane battling wildfires crashes in Canada, both pilots aboard killed
Firefighting plane crash in Canada kills 2 Israeli prime minister warns Hamas after Gaza rocket attack on Israel
Biffle snaps 64-race winless streak and wins for injured owner Jack Roush at Pocono Raceway
Biffle wins for injured Roush at Pocono LONG POND, Pa. — As he closed in on the finish line, Greg Biffle knew the only person worthy of dedicating this victory to at Pocono Raceway. Explosion levels Gaza Hamas commander’s home; Palestinians blame Israeli strike, Israel denies
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman unhurt after Land Rover flips on highway in South Florida
Dennis Rodman unhurt when Land Rover flips in Fla. EPA says improvements continue at site of oil spill in southern Michigan river
EPA notes improvements at Michigan oil spill site Second-floor condo balcony collapses in Austin, Texas, sending 23 to hospital
23 injured in Texas balcony collapse AUSTIN, Texas — The second-floor balcony of a condominium in central Texas collapsed during a party, sending 23 people to the hospital. BP official Suttles says Gulf fish are good enough for him and his family
BP official: I would serve Gulf fish to my family Pakistan’s Swat Valley survives Taliban insurgency only to face destruction from floods
Floods ravage Pakistan valley that endured Taliban US Coast Guard under fire for chemicals used against BP gusherWASHINGTON - The US Coast Guard is under fire for allowing huge amounts of chemical dispersants to be used against BP Plc’s Gulf of Mexico oil gusher despite strict mandates from the White House to limit their use. Crews prepare for ‘beginning of the end’ to Gulf spill with well-plugging attempt
Gulf crews prepare to start plugging well for good US pledges $10 mn aid for flood-hit PakistanISLAMABAD - The US is sending helicopters, boats, bridges and other supplies to flood-hit Pakistan as part of an initial $10 million aid pledge, a media report said. Drunk driving: Brash youngster held for ramming car into truckNEW DELHI - A youth suspected of driving while drunk has been arrested for ramming his speeding car into a truck in south Delhi, police said Sunday. Grizzly cubs whose mother killed man arrive at Montana zoo malnourished, could explain attacks
Grizzly cubs from deadly mauling were malnourished July worst month in 2 years for Iraq, casting doubts on country’s stability
High Iraq deaths cast doubt on US stability talk 8 people killed as anti-India protests intensify in Kashmir; death toll hits 31
8 more protesters killed in Indian Kashmir As plugging attempt nears, new questions arise on toxic chemicals used on Gulf oil
New questions arise on dispersant use in oil spill Dutch become 1st NATO member to quit Afghanistan; Afghans protest deaths
Bengal police implement rehabilitation package for MaoistsKOLKATA - The implementation of a rehabilitation package for Left wing extremists who surrender to security forces was initiated Sunday in Maoist-affected areas in three western districts of West Bengal, police said. Army officer with AK-47 bullets arrested at airportLUCKNOW - An Indian Army officer was arrested at the Lucknow airport Sunday after two AK-47 cartridges were found in his baggage, police said. Dalit man murdered in HaryanaJIND - A 31-year-old Dalit man, a resident of a village in this Haryana district, was found murdered under mysterious circumstances in adjacent Sonepat district Sunday, police said. Rabies epidemic hits tourist haven of Bali; govt short on vaccines, kills 200,000 dogs
Rabid dogs roam holiday hotspot, kill at least 78 Now Sobhraj fiancée, lawyer on receiving end of lawKATHMANDU - From a lawyer following the law, Shakuntala Thapa found herself on the receiving end of Nepal’s law Sunday as she and her daughter Nihita Biswas, better known as Charles Sobhraj’s fiancée, face contempt of court charges. Congressional investigators blast BP, Coast Guard for liberal dispersant use
Investigators blast BP for liberal dispersant use 30 killed in Russia wildfiresMoscow, Aug 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Raging wildfires in central Russia have claimed 30 lives and left more than 2,200 people homeless, the government said Sunday. Six drown in western MaharashtraMUMBAI - Six youth, including three employees of a private power company, drowned in western Maharashtra Sunday, police said. Divers pull doctor’s body from Lake Michigan; 4th victim in medical flight crash still missing
1 more of 4 killed in Lake Michigan crash found Over 100 dead, missing in China floodsBEIJING - Floods and rain-triggered landslides have left more than 100 people dead or missing in northeast China’s Jilin province over the last 10 days, officials said Sunday. Abu Dhabi soil study to help criminal investigationAbu Dhabi, Aug 1 (IANS/WAM) A new soil survey report presented by the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi (EAD) will help police to investigate criminal cases, besides assisting farmers and developers evaluate potential of land. Truck loaded with Hindu pilgrims plunges into gorge in India, killing at least 20 people
Truck plunges into gorge in India, killing 20 Death toll from massive floods in NW Pakistan rises to 1,100
Death toll from Pakistan floods rises to 1,100 Russian firefighters bring some wildfires under control only to see new fires rage elsewhere
Hundreds of new wildfires break out in Russia Drunk Indian-origin driver rams bus into low bridgeLONDON - An Indian-origin schoolbus driver in Britain, who was drunk three times over the permissible limit, ran his double-decker bus into a low bridge, causing its roof to tear off, a British court was told. Woman stabs boyfriend for calling her lesbianLONDON - A British woman stabbed her boyfriend in the groin after he called her a lesbian, while her sister refused to call an ambulance and left him to bleed to death. 2 men arrested after homemade parcel bomb sent to British spy headquarters
2 arrested after explosives sent to British spy HQ 2 Japanese TV journalists die while trying to cover fatal mountain chopper crash
Japanese journalists die on mountain assignment Brash youngsters ram car into truck in capitalNEW DELHI - Four youngsters, including three girls, travelling in a speeding Volkswagen hit a truck clearing debris in south Delhi Sunday morning. On being accosted by policemen, they quarrelled with them and also abused a TV camera crew, police said. Roadside bomb kills 2 Pakistani soldiers in country’s militant-infested northwest
Bomb kills 2 Pakistani soldiers in NW DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan — Intelligence officials say a roadside bomb exploded as army troops were clearing a road in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region, killing two soldiers. Authorities struggle to save over 27,000 trapped by floods in Pakistan; death toll over 900
Thousands trapped by Pakistan floods; 900 dead Congressman: Coast Guard let BP use too much toxic chemical dispersant in Gulf oil spill
Congressman: Too much dispersant used in oil spill Chinese army officer drowns while retrieving chemical barrelsBEIJING - A senior Chinese army official was swept away by floodwaters while trying to retrieve chemical-filled barrels from a swollen river in China’s Jilin province. His body was found a day later, military officials said Sunday. Teenager falls during romp on roofLONDON - A teenaged student in Britain, who got hurt after she plunged through a city centre roof while having a sex romp with her lover, says “I don’t regret a minute of it. I might even do it all again.” Pakistan flood toll reaches 1,300ISLAMABAD - Floods triggered by torrential rain have claimed about 1,300 lives in Pakistan so far, while over one million people have been affected across the country, officials said Sunday. Pakistanis criticize government response to flooding that has killed more than 800 people
Pakistanis criticize government response to floods Kids can accompany mothers to New Zealand jailsAUCKLAND - Children up to two years old will now be allowed to live with their mothers behind bars in New Zealand. |
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