Goan helping hand in Pakistan flood relief workPANAJI - As help pours in for Pakistan’s flood-affected areas, a small group of Pakistanis of Goan origin is networking to bring hope to some 20 million people affected by the calamity. Four die as gunmen attack bus in PhilippinesMANILA - Gunmen in southern Philippines ambushed a passenger bus early Thursday, killing four people, including two police officers, police said. China aviation official says no safety issues at airport where plane crashed, killing 42
China says airport not responsible for plane crash Spies hacked US military computers with a flash driveWASHINGTON - An infected flash drive put in a US military laptop in 2008 set off the most significant cyberattack ever against the military by a foreign spy agency, according to a top US defence official. Trucks set on fire in ChileSantiago, Aug 26 (IANS/EFE) Hooded assailants intercepted two freight trucks, pulled out the drivers and set the vehicles on fire in a southern town in Chile. Hurricane Danielle far out in Atlantic stronger, winds 100 mph; headed toward Bermuda
Danielle in Atlantic becomes a stronger hurricane Radio host murdered in HondurasTegucigalpa, Aug 26 (IANS/EFE) A journalist working in a radio station was shot dead in northern Honduras, raising the number of mediamen killed in 2010 in Honduras to nine. 4 dead, including 3 Calif. family members, after van strikes SUV that then slams into tree
4 dead after van apparently runs stop sign in CA British plane makes emergency landing in MauritaniaNOUAKCHOTT - A British Boeing 757 was forced to land at the Nouakchott international airport in Mauritania, after one of its engines caught fire. 450 arrested in China telecom scamBEIJING - Police from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have busted a gang involved in a major telecommunications scam and arrested 451 suspects. 72 bodies found in Mexico ranchMexico City, Aug 26 (IANS/EFE) Bodies of 72 people, including 14 women, were found by Mexican marines at a ranch in Tamaulipas state, the Navy Secretariat said. Chinese airline involved in crash suspends operationsBEIJING - The company whose aircraft was involved in Tuesday’s deadly crash which killed 42 people and injured 54 has decided to cancel all its flights for safety reviews, officials said. Chile telling trapped miners to stay trim and be active, but mum on how long rescue might take
Miners’ deep motivation: Stay slim or stay in mine Bomb found in Los Angeles schoolLOS ANGELES - Around 2,000 students and staff of a school in Los Angeles were evacuated Wednesday after a pipe bomb was found in the campus, police said. Army: 5 Stryker brigade soldiers conspired to kill Afghan civilians; 7 others also charged
Army: Soldiers plotted to kill Afghan civilians Worker for rig owner in Gulf oil spill tells investigators key equipment wasn’t recertified
Key device in Gulf spill didn’t get recertified OSHA reviewing 45-minute delay before community warned of Alabama ammonia leak
OSHA eyes 45-minute time lag in Ala. ammonia leak Regulatory agency: 45-minute delay before siren warned community of ammonia leak at Ala. plant
OSHA: 45-minute lag in warning of Ala ammonia leak Metrolink, Connex commit to $200 million maximum liability in Los Angeles rail disaster
Metrolink: $200 million to settle LA rail disaster Federal mine official: methane gas may be bubbling up in area of WVa mine hit by deadly blast
Federal official: Gas may be bubbling in WVa mine Marine Corps faults Navy air controller in midair collision that killed 9 off California coast
Marines faults Navy in Calif. crash that killed 9 Attacks on Iraqi police, government kill 56, rekindle memories when insurgents ruled streets
Attacks in Iraq kill 56, raise fears of insurgents Tropical Storm Earl develops in the Atlantic, far from land; Hurricane Frank forms in Pacific
Tropical Storm Earl forms in the open Atlantic APNewsBreak: Agency had 1 ranger patrol 50-mile race where truck killed 8 in Mojave Desert
APNewsBreak: 1 ranger patrolled deadly Calif race Attacks on Iraqi police, government kill 55, rekindle memories when insurgents ruled streets
Attacks in Iraq kill 55, raise fears of insurgents British doctor kills self as lover weds in PakistanLONDON - A junior doctor in Britain committed suicide by taking an overdose of drugs after hearing about her Pakistani boyfriend’s arranged marriage, a court was told. Head of oil agency at time of Gulf spill says she deeply regrets incident
Former offshore drilling chief expresses regret 19 killed in Congo plane crashKINSHASA - At least 19 people including the pilot were killed in a plane crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo, police said. Chilean miners told to exercise and limit waistlines to avoid getting stuck in escape tunnel
Chilean miners told to keep slim to squeeze out Agency cites lack of planning, relying on lowest bid in Colo. power plant fire that killed 5
Bad planning cited in fatal Colo. power plant fire Health Ministry: Cholera epidemic in Nigeria, which has killed 352, threatens entire country
Nigeria: Cholera epidemic death toll rises to 352 Miner trapped in Australian mine offers advice to Chile miners: Laugh, sing and never give up
Aussie mine collapse survivor clung to humor, song Panel chairs ask why top officials not consulted on decision to expand drilling
Spill panel probes Obama’s decision to drill more Two hurt in Noida school bus accidentGREATER NOIDA - Two students were hurt Wednesday when their mini-bus rammed into another school bus in the Kasna area of Greater Noida, police said. Mob hacks cop to death for killing civiliansRAIPUR - A mob hacked a police constable to death in a Chhattisgarh village Wednesday after he gunned down two civilians in an inebriated condition. Nationwide string of attacks targeting Iraqi police and government kills 55, wounding scores
Devastating series of attacks across Iraq kills 55 Homeless man arrested after fire burns 11 houses in southern Oregon
Homeless man arrested after Ore. fire burns homes Harassment probe against Wikileaks’ founder begins (Second Lead)STOCKHOLM - A Swedish prosecutor opened a formal investigation into a complaint of harassment against controversial Wikileaks’ founder Julian Assange Wednesday. UAE gives logistic help to UN team in PakistanAbu Dhabi, Aug 25 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi government has asked its officials to provide logistic support to the UN team working in Pakistan’s flood-affected areas. US says it’s confident that Pakistan will continue terrorism fight despite flood crisis
US: Pakistan will keep up counterinsurgency fight Police accuse MCD of delaying probe into ghost staff caseNEW DELHI - Delhi Police Wednesday informed the Delhi High Court that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was not co-operating with them in a case related to alleged ghost employees on its rolls. Nationwide string of attacks targeting Iraqi police and government kills 53, wounding scores
Devastating series of attacks across Iraq kill 53 Hearing on Modi’s quizzing by riots panel put offGANDHINAGAR - The hearing on a plea seeking summoning of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and three others before the Justice G.T. Nanavati commission probing the 2002 riot cases was Wednesday deferred till Sep 7. Probe against Wikileaks’ founder begins, sex assault charge droppedSTOCKHOLM - A Swedish prosecutor opened a formal investigation into an assault complaint against controversial Wikileaks’ founder Julian Assange Wednesday. UAE sends health mission to flood-hit PakistanAbu Dhabi, Aug 25 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Wednesday sent two teams of medical professionals to protect people in Pakistan’s flood-affected areas from water-borne diseases. Apex court sets aside CPI-M leader’s jail termNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Wednesday set aside a three-day jail sentence awarded to West Bengal Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) secretary Biman Bose in a contempt case. Mob kills cop who goes on killing spreeRAIPUR - A mob hacked to death a police constable in Chhattisgarh Wednesday after he gunned down two civilians in an inebriated condition. AP’s coverage of Fort hood shooting wins ‘Deadline Reporting’ award by APME
AP coverage of Fort Hood shooting wins APME award BP exec testifies before panel probing Gulf spill, says critical hours wasted after blowout
BP vice president testifies before federal panel Amid flood risk, engineers in France work to drain water from glacier on Mont Blanc
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