Meteorite Illness May Be Collective Psychosis

The experts pretty well agree that there was no radiation from the meteorite that struck the little hamlet in Peru last week, leaving a big crater, an unpleasant smell and terrified villagers.  Many people reported feeling ill with headaches and nausea after going to see...

Experts: 'Meteor' Gases Likely Caused by Geyser

"Based on reports of fumes emanating from the crater, some scientists actually suspect that the event could have been some kind of geyser-like explosion rather than a meteorite impact."

Peru Meteor: STATE OF EMERGENCY COULD BE DECLARED

"Authorities are considering placing the town of Carancas, Puno, Peru in a state of emergency  (LIP-ir) -- Puno, Peru's Regional Health Directorate reported yesterday that doctors and nurses found it...

VIDEO: Mystery illness strikes after meteorite hits Peruvian village

"LIMA (AFP) - Villagers in southern Peru were struck by a mysterious illness after a meteorite made a fiery crash to Earth in their area, regional authorities said Monday."Note- See Video on Demand: Mystery Meteor

Mystery illness strikes after meteorite hits Peruvian village

"Villagers in southern Peru were struck by a mysterious illness after a meteorite made a fiery crash to Earth in their area, regional authorities said Monday. Around midday Saturday, villagers were startled by an...

Phillipine Supreme Court Justice Supports Civil Liberties

"Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno has criticized the "mindless" crackdown on terrorism at the expense of civil liberties, and said a state with credibility problems could not adequately protect the rights of its citizens. In a speech during commencement exercises at...

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