Asian nations remember the 230,000 killed in tsunami of '04

"JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Two years after a devastating tsunami crashed into coastlines, villagers in hardest-hit Indonesia were preparing for future disasters, with thousands expected to flee their homes by foot and car Tuesday in an early warning drill. Elsewhere across...

How few Bosnian Catholics will there be in another five years?

CNA notes an interview with the Franciscan provincial superior in Bosnia:The provincial superior of the Franciscans in Bosnia, Father Mijo Dzolan, said last week that because talks over reform of the post-war constitution of Bosnia-Herzegovina have collapsed, many Catholics...

Philippine tsunami alert triggers panic

"Philippine tsunami alert triggers panic at 12:54 AM MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A tsunami alert raised in the Philippines after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan sent thousands of residents fleeing to higher ground because of rumors and miscommunication,...

$500,000 Reward Posted In Calif. Fire

"California - As flames roared through the canyons of Southern California, authorities increased the reward to $500,000 Friday for the arrest of the arsonist responsible for the deaths of four firefighters in the nation's worst such tragedy in five years. A fifth firefighter...

Today in history - Sept. 30

"Today is Saturday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2006. There are 92 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 30, 1846, Boston dentist William Morton used ether as an anesthetic for the first time as he extracted a tooth from merchant Eben Frost. On this...

Lebanese civilians flee during respite

Thousands of civilians trapped for nearly three weeks in south Lebanon's war zone streamed north Monday by truck, car and on foot, seizing the chance to flee during a brief halt in Israeli airstrikes.Israel's prime minister said there would be no cease-fire in the fight...

Trapped Lebanese flee city of Bint Jbail (AP)

" BINT JBAIL, Lebanon - Hundreds of Lebanese limped north to safety Monday after weeks spent trapped by fighting between Israel " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Israel and Hezbollah — including the war's bloodiest ground battle. Some had survived on...