Residents flee as Philippines volcano threatens to erupt
Thankfully its miles away from where I live, the government have made statements that their aim is stop the loss of life by evacuating the area around the Mayon volcano. There has in fact been warning that Mayon...
At least 32 killed after Bangladesh ferry sinks
"Dhaka: A ferry packed with people going home for an Islamic festival capsized as they disembarked at a terminal in southern Bangladesh, leaving at least 32 dead and scores Some of the missing were feared trapped... Arroyo condemns Maguindanao incident
Its very hard to understand Filipino politics because there are so many political parties. The other big problem is crooks and religious cults and at election time we always see blood and carnage and some of the...
Aussie man glued to toilet in 'sick' prank
" Authorities in far north Queensland are outraged after a "sick joke" forced the humiliating rescue of a man who became stuck to the seat of a shopping centre toilet. Police and community leaders have... New Weapon Against Crime in the South
"New Weapon Against Crime in the SouthCrime in the South's fast-growing cities has a negative affect on economic development and social and community harmony. In Africa, with one fifth of the world's population,...
Iraqi protest at media censorship
" About 200 Iraqi journalists, writers and publishers have protested in Baghdad at what they say is growing state interference in their work. The protest follows the introduction of new rules for censoring books,...
Dhaka sees heaviest rain in 53 years
the rains this season seem to be the best and worst the citites have ever seen.....mumbai,delhi, orissa and now dhaka...the heaviest rain in 53 years has disrupted life in a large way and claimed lives....please...
5 NJ cops shot, 2 suspects killed in shootout
Once more this shows that police work is dangerous. It also shows that some of the criminals are willing to kill to avoid arrest. " Five police officers were shot — two of them critically wounded...
UN expert says Israeli seizure of aid ship a crime
The problem is Hamas. If they would give up terrorism then they would be able to get enough aid to rebuild." A U.N. human rights investigator on Thursday called Israel's seizure of a ship carrying relief aid for the Gaza Strip "unlawful" and said its blockade of the...
Iranian Cleric Urges Harsh Punishment - Where is Obama?
"EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of... 106 views | 6 recommendations | 4 comments
