Aircraft with 14 on board crashes in NepalKATHMANDU - A small passenger aircraft with 14 people on board crashed in Nepal’s Makwanpur district Tuesday morning, a media report said. Appeals court upholds second-degree murder conviction in San Francisco dog mauling case
Appeals court upholds conviction in CA dog mauling Philippine police admit shortcomings in bloody hostage-takingMANILA - The chief of police in the Philippine capital Tuesday admitted shortcomings in the handling of a hostage-taking incident that left eight Hong Kong tourists dead. Plane crash in NepalKATHMANDU - A plane crashed in Nepal’s Makwanpur district early Tuesday morning, a media report said. Small passenger plane carrying 14 including foreigners crashes south of Nepal’s capital
Small passenger plane crashes near Nepal’s capital Rs.6.5 crore diamond heist: Mexican culprits flee to DubaiMUMBAI - The daring diamond heist of over Rs.6.5 crore from the India International Jewellery Show-2010 here has been cracked by the police on the basis of CCTV footage and visitor records. The culprits were Mexicans who have fled to Dubai, an official said Tuesday. AP IMPACT: Katrina recovery a tale of SBA delays, rejections, ‘things that were wrong’
AP IMPACT: Katrina a tale of SBA failure CHALMETTE, La. — Five years after Hurricane Katrina, Jay Young is still haunted by the desperate voices on the other end of the telephone crying and begging for help. AP INVESTIGATION: Katrina recovery a tale of SBA delays, rejections, ‘things that were wrong’
AP INVESTIGATION: Katrina a tale of SBA failure Trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor set for JanuaryLOS ANGELES - The trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray will begin Jan 4, 2011, a judge has decided. Hurricane Danielle swirls far out over Atlantic Ocean; strengthening expected in coming days
Hurricane Danielle swirls far out over Atlantic At least 120 sent to hospitals by ammonia leak at Ala. plant; 4 in intensive care
Ammonia leak at Ala. plant sickens at least 120 Interior Department tells presidential spill panel that oil drilling ban will continue
Feds to spill commission: Drilling ban stays Rescue teams send food and water to Chilean miners and brace them for a long wait for rescue
Supplies reach Chilean miners; now, the long wait Police: Small plane crash lands in water off the Bahamas, all 6 aboard rescued by boats
Boats rescue 6 from plane that crashed off Bahamas At least 120 sent to hospitals after Alabama plant leaks ammonia, 4 in intensive care
120 sickened by ammonia leak at Ala. plant Study says emotional problems still rampant in Katrina kids five years after hurricane struck
Anxiety still rampant in Katrina kids, study says China Traffic Jam Into Its 10th DayFire halts trains on NY’s Long Island Rail Road, nation’s largest commuter train system
Trains halted on NY’s huge Long Island Rail Road At least 100 sent to hospitals with shortness of breath, dizziness in Ala. plant ammonia leak
At least 100 sickened in Ala. plant ammonia leak Oil halted, cleanup slowing, but struggles from food to mental health persist in Gulf region
Gulf residents struggle in aftermath of oil spill Guardian Tree of Anne Frank Fells ApartHurricane Danielle forms in Atlantic with winds of 75 mph (120 kph); strengthening expected
Hurricane Danielle forms in Atlantic MIAMI — Hurricane Danielle has formed far from land in the Atlantic with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph), and it’s expected to strengthen in the next couple of days. LIRR Starts Off Paralyzed After Monday Morning InfernoAmmonia leak at Ala. plant sends dozens to hospital with dizziness, shortness of breath
Ala. plant’s ammonia leak sends dozens to hospital Summary Box: Wheat prices up as questions grow about Russia’s fall planting season
Summary Box: Wheat up as Russian drought lingers Floods surging into southern Pakistan test city defenses; president defends response more images Feds investigating explosion that led to oil spill focus on communication, chain of command
Oil spill investigators focus on communication Man shot dead after killing son, nephew in USWASHINGTON - A 52-year-old man killed his son and nephew before being shot dead in US state of Virginia, police said Monday. Rs.6.5 crore diamond heist at international jewellery show (Second Lead)MUMBAI - In a crime that seems to be straight out of a Bollywood movie, diamonds weighing 88,999 carats and worth over Rs.6.5 crore were stolen from a stall at the India International Jewellery Show that concluded here Monday evening, a top police official said. Gunmen ambush Iraqi oil refinery workers and steal $300,000 company payroll
Gunmen kill 5 Iraqi oil workers, steal payroll Rs.6.5 crore diamond heist at international jewellery expoMUMBAI - In a crime that seems to be straight out of a Bollywood movie, diamonds worth over Rs.6.5 crore were stolen from a stall at the India International Jewellery Week that concluded here Monday evening, a top police official said. Police clueless as Israeli drug dealer goes ‘missing’PANAJI - Israeli drug dealer Yaniv Benaim alias Atala who was alleged to have links with Goa Home Minister Ravi Naik’s son has gone missing for more than a month, according to police Monday. Rs.6.5 crore diamonds stolen at international jewellery expoMUMBAI - In a development straight out of a Bollywood movie, diamonds worth over Rs.6.5 crore were stolen from a stall at the India International Jewellery Trade Fair that concluded here Monday evening, a top police official said. Eight Chinese, gunman killed in Philippines hostage drama (Second Roundup)MANILA - A sacked police officer seized a tourist bus and opened fire at his hostages, killing eight of them, before he was shot dead by police ending an over 10-hour-long hostage drama in a seaside park in Manila city Monday. Tropical Storm Danielle 2010 Strikes @ 119kmph by DuskEngineering firm agrees to $52.4M payout to victims of Minneapolis bridge collapse
Firm to pay $52.4M in Minneapolis bridge collapse Gujarat cop’s shield against arrest extendedGANDHINAGAR - The Gujarat High Court Monday extended the interim relief against arrest granted to a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Kuldip Sharma, till Aug 25 in an alleged fake shootout case. 2 Russian border guards, 1 civilian killed, another may be missing in volatile south
2 Russian border guards, 1 civilian dead in south Engineers expanding lifeline to trapped Chilean miners who may face months underground
Rescuers expand lifeline to trapped Chile miners Man hit by MCD dumper, diesNEW DELHI - A 22-year-old factory worker was killed when he was hit by a dumper of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Monday in north Delhi, police said. Lawyer killed, many injured in police firingBHUBANESWAR - A lawyer was killed and over a dozen people injured Monday when police opened fire to disperse villagers protesting the death of a youth in Orissa’s Cuttack district. The government has ordered a crime branch probe into the police firing. Dikshit assures safe GamesNEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday assured the people of incident-free Commonwealth Games in October, saying police and the union home ministry were engaged in preparing a fool-proof security plan. Israeli police recommend indictment of Ehud OlmertJERUSALEM - Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert should be indicted on corruption and bribery charges, police recommended Monday. Five Bangladeshi nationals arrested with fake passportsLUCKNOW - Five Bangladeshi nationals were arrested Monday at the Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport here with fake passports, police said. AP Exclusive: Activists’ video shows SC hounds repeatedly running at chained, declawed bear
Group wants to end setting dogs on chained bears 32 killed in Sudan floodsKHARTOUM - At least 32 people were killed and 18 injured in floods and heavy rains in western Sudan, reports said Monday. Slain Gujarat activist’s kin join illegal mining caseGANDHINAGAR - The Gujarat High Court Monday allowed the brother and maternal uncle of slain right to information (RTI) activist Amit Jethwa to plead in a petition challenging illegal mining around Gujarat’s Sasangir lion sanctuary. CBI seeks enhanced security for Gujarat cop in jailAHMEDABAD - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Monday sought enhanced security in jail for former deputy superintendent of police N.K. Amin whose plea for turning approver in the Sohrabuddin-Kausarbi murder case is awaiting court orders. Ishrat Jahan killing: Court inquires about SIT’s viewGANDHINAGAR - The Gujarat High Court Monday asked the advocate general to verify if the Supreme Court-appointed special investigation team (SIT) was inclined to take up the probe into the 2004 Ishrat Jahan killing in a suspected staged-shootout by Gujarat Police. Six killed as inmates escape Tajik prisonDushanbe, Aug 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Twenty-five inmates escaped from a prison in Tajikistan’s capital of Dushanbe overnight, killing six security personnel in a dramatic jail break, a police source said Monday. |
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