Romanian villagers who built own bridge are probed

Flooded out and tired of waiting: "By ALINA WOLFE MURRAY BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Tired of waiting for authorities to replace a bridge swept away last July by floods, Romanian villagers have finally given up — and built their own. The catch: They didn't have a permit....

Taiwan mulls bridge linking island to mainland

In a clear indication of improving ties with its mighty neighbour and increase business Taiwan is mulling of making a direct link to mainland China. " Taiwan is considering building a bridge linking Kinmen, one of its outlying islands, to Xiamen city in Fujian Province on...

Bridge collapse in Atlanta Botanical Gardens; 1 dead

One person is dead after a bridge collapsed in the Atlanta Botanical Garden; it was a pedestrian bridge, and 18 other people were injured. "The workers were all atop the "canopy walk," an elevated pathway that reaches up to 40 feet high, when it gave way around 9 a.m.,...