Canadian soldiers fight to survive extreme Afghan heat

We must remember Canadian, British and other troops are fighting in Afghanistan, not just the United States. " And the Afghan heat is only gaining strength, creeping forward day by day like lava from a volcano, as...

Jackson to be buried without brain: Report

"Press Trust of India, Sunday July 5, 2009, London " " Michael Jackson will be buried without his brain in a private ceremony on Tuesday by his family. The pop star, 50, died after a suspected cardiac arrest on Tuesday but the circumstances around his death...

Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns, Holocaust Museum guard, dies

Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns, the security guard who was shot at the Holocaust Memorial Museum this morning has died of his injuries in hospital.  He was 39 years old. It is believed he was shot by James...

Randy Smith, NBA Ironman dies at the age of 60

Randy Smith who was once the "Ironman" of the NBA with the most consecutive games played record has died at the age of 60 at the emergency room of William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich.  Randy Smith appeared in 906 NBA games in a row to set the Ironman record, but in...

-OH factor claims 21 lives in West Midnapore: INDIA

21 people died and several hundred seriously ill in West Midnapore district of West Bengal,in eastern India, for rather unusual Reason. The luxury of enjoying Alcohol at low price, cost them there live. In election time when most of the liquior supplier unable to cater the...

WHO disputes '150 swine flu deaths' in Mexico

" A MEMBER of the World Health Organisation has dismissed claims that more than 150 people have died from swine flu, saying it has officially recorded only seven deaths around the world. Reports have put the...

Son of SNP founder has died

A well known and highley respected member of the Scottish National Party (SNP) has died. He was aged 67 and lost a battle he had with cancer. Professor Sir Neil MacCormick, a Scottish law expert died on Sunday at...

Helicopter crashes in North Sea killing at least 8

There has been a helicopter crash in the North Sea, off the Aberdeenshire coast of Scotland. The aircraft was returning from a platform belonging to BP around 2pm when it went down 35 miles off the Aberdeenshire...

Doctor Zhivago composer Maurice Jarre dies at 84

Maurice Jarre, the man who composed a beautiful score for the 1965 Oscar-winning adaptation of epic novel Doctor Zhivago, died at the age of 84 in California after a long battle with cancer. Doctor Zhivago has won...

Drug selling teen charged in drug death

Opinion I have never heard of police taking this approach - charging people who sell illegal drugs that ultimately kill their users.  I wonder if this approach could be expanded to include Tobacco companies?  " Alta. teen arrested in connection with party drug...

Two dead after stampede in Angola where Pope was speaking

Two people have died after a stampede at a stadium in Luanda, Angola where Pope Benedict was going to speak at a youth rally. Thousands of people rushed into the stadium to get a chance to see the Pope four and a...

Six shot as gunman opens fire at British Army Base in Ireland

Six people have been shot and two have died at the Masserene British Army Base in Antrim, Northern Ireland shooting.Previous coverage.Five people have been reported shot at  the Masserene British Army Base...

UK actress Wendy Richard dies aged 65

The agent of former EastEnders actress Wendy Richard has confirmed she has died. She was 65. Wendy, who got married last year after cancer reapeared would be well known for playing Pauline Fowler in the BBC One...

Bombed Gaza Zoo faces a bleak future

The zoo in Gaza, which was badly damaged in the Israeli offensive, now only has about 10 animals left - they used to have about 400. Much of what is left includes Ostrich feathers on the ground and the burnt...

Suspected Hepatitis B kills 19 in Gujarat

Hepatitis B is a blood-borne microorganism transmitted by exposure to the hepatitis B virus through infectious body fluids. Hepatitis B has a wide range of symptoms. It may be mild, without symptoms, or it may...

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