Chinese await 'Oba Mao' with T-shirts, flaming statue

Well once again I spluttered in my early morning coffee, Obama in a redguard uniform and Obama in flames, lol You just got to read this story especial about the artist that wants to give the US president a warm...

Two Injured After False Fire on Delta Airlines Plane at ATL

Two passengers were injured today when a false fire was reported on a Delta Airlines flight 1016 going from Atlanta to Philadelphia taxiing for takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The flight was carrying 138 passengers and five crew. The flight was...

Fire Breaks Out at Google London Headquarters: Barbecue Mishap

A fire was the cause of an evacuation today at the Google London Headquarters on Buckingham Palace Road in Victoria, after a rooftop barbecue mishap. Hundreds of employees had to leave the building along with the...

World record fireworks attempt goes with a bang - 110,000 = 0

" An explosive world record attempt came under fire today as a barge carrying fireworks appeared to blow up and burst into flames. Around 175,000 people turned up for Roar on the Shore to see 110,000 fireworks set...

Flaming Wreck: Calgary Flames Fire Coach Mike Keenan

The Calgary Flames have fired Mike Keenan as head coach. "Iron" Mike Keenan tends to wear on his players. I wonder if the core group of Calgary Flames players had anything to with this... though relations with...

Four die in Cape Town backpacker blaze

By Miriam MannakA massive fire that erupted in a backpackers hostel in the heart of Cape Town has killed four people and has injured at least seven travelers. Most guests were African residents, who were in town to...

China nightclub fire kills 15

Another tragic loss of life, caused by the carelessness of peoplewho were out for a good time. "A group celebrating a birthday shot off fireworks at their table and set fire to a bar in China's Fujian province,...

Military jet crash in San Diego kills 3; 1 missing

"Residents near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar are accustomed to loud, low-flying military jets, but they immediately knew something was wrong when they heard the skies thunder. The explosions came moments...

GOLDEN MOMENT

"U.S. national Andreina Varagona, a guest at the Oberoi Trident hotel who was shot in the shoulder by the terrorists holed up inside the hotel shares a moment with her husband Santos in a hospital in Mumbai,...

Mumbai Blast Report: Witnesses describe blasts that preceded Mumbai Attacks

"Gautam Patel was staying in the Trident Hotel, which is adjacent to the Oberoi Hotel, when the attacks began: I was up on the 11th floor and while I was on a conference call, I heard two large noises, and...

I Am Engulfed In Flames

"I Am Engulfed In Flames By Citizen Correspondent Todd Williams Date Posted: 11/17/08 Reader Rating: A few weeks ago David Sedaris stopped by...

Yorba Linda, Anaheim Hills and Orange County on fire; evacuations ordered

Update: 10:32pm PSTAnother state of emergency has been declared by Gov. Schwarzenegger, and the fires in Orange County, Yorba Linda, Anaheim Hills and Corona are still burning furiously." Gov. Arnold...

Mexico minister Mourino killed in plane crash

The Mexican Home Minister, 37 year old Juan Camilo Mourino died in a plane crash today. "Mr Mourino was in charge of security during the government's violent battle with powerful drug cartels". "The cause of...

Wildfires force frantic evacuations near LA; 2 die

Update. LA Governor has declared a state of emergency. A fire in Porter Ranch has scorched more than 5,000 acres and 19 homes. The Marek fire near Lake View Terrace has burned 5,300 acres.The dry and warm...

Rocksteady star Ellis dies at 70

Anyone who knows anything about reggae music will be mourning the loss of this great man. He also happened to be just a normal bloke who lived over the road from me!"Rocksteady star Ellis dies at 70 ...

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