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105 Killed In Bomb Blast In Peshawar
Sadly, I have been changing the numbers in this story's headline: The death toll in the deadly Peshawar blast has now risen to 105. Over 200 people are said to be wounded. There will perhaps be more casualties as... Lost in translation
"My fourth visit to China in the last two years coincided with the celebrations on October 1, when China turned 60. A two-and-a-half-hour long, outdoor super-show was put up in Beijing. I watched this, together... Who will Save the Heritage Buildings in Shanghai?
I recently read this article about architect Ruan Yisan trying to save architectural heritage in China. Whenever I read something like this, either about someone trying to save an old building or demolishing of...
created by rumana husain | 11 wks ago | updated 11 wks ago
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5.7 earthquake hits Costa Rica: no serious damage
An earthquake measuring 5.7 shook Costa Rica today, but the damage is relatively minor. It was 11:24 am when the quake was felt, which sent people in buildings an on to the streets. The epicenter was 58 miles west of David in Panama.""It was pretty strong and caused a scare... Earthquake jolts Kashmir, no casualties reported
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale shook Jammu and Kashmir on Friday morning.The quake was felt at 0919 hrs in several parts of the state, including capital Srinagar, and areas bordering Pakistan, Met office said in New Delhi. "The quake shook buildings... Dozens injured as major quake hits Indonesia
A powerful earthquake off eastern Indonesia damaged dozens of buildings and sent panicked residents fleeing to higher ground on Thursday, some climbing trees to escape a feared tsunami, officials and witnesses... UK's National Trust to insulate every castle in the country
The National Trust in the UK is going to insulate every mansion, light house, castle and farm that is in public ownership within the next five years, to make them more environmentally friendly and to save on energy... Troops quell sectarian violence in Indonesia
" Hundreds of troops were deployed to a tense Indonesian province in the Maluku islands after sectarian violence left two churches and 50 other buildings in flames, police said on Wednesday. At least six people... Mumbai attack: British men 'among the terrorists'
When the Indian prime minister blamed "foreign nationals" for the Mumbai terrorist attack, he was likely alluding to Paistanis. But though it appears more and more likely that the terrorists were trained and received funding in Paistan, their nationalities were varied. It has... Three dead in Santa Clara office Park Shooting
SANTA CLARA - Police are searching for a man who supposedly returned to the office where he was recently made redundant and opened fire, killing three people. The infer is identified as 47-year-old Jing Wu of... Lankan forces capture strategic area in LTTE stronghold
The Sri Lankan forces have intensified their campaign against rebel LTTE in last months. The government troops have made dramatic progress on the northern fronts, seizing a series of rebel bases and chunks of...Troops patrol Thailand streets after deadly protests
Amidst the threat of protestors to intensify their stir in the capital Bangkok today , there is no improvement in the situation in Thailand a day after two people died and over 400 were injured in the...'car bomb' blast kills 17 in Syria
" At least 17 people been killed by a car bomb in the Syrian capital Damascus, according to state television. A further 14 people, all of them civilians, are reported to have been wounded in the blast. A...
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