Flash flooding in Manitoba: ice jam dislodged for now

The ice jam that caused the Flash Flooding in Manitoba and a state of emergency has been dislodged now but officials say the damage is not over yet. The Red River is flowing rapidly but people living upstream could...

National Guard gears up for 2009 hurricane season

""One team, one fight" is the mantra for local, state and federal leaders preparing for a 2009 hurricane season that forecasters say could include nine major storms. "If that forecast is even close to being accurate, the timing of this [workshop] is vital to us being...

Drug gangs drive off cops, terrorize US border town

It's amazing to think that this can happen 80 miles south of Texas.  "VILLA AHUMADA, Mexico – For people caught inside Mexico's drug corridors, life is about keeping your head down and watching your back,...

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...

What shoe? Chinese media silent on Wen Jiabao incident

Chinese media has completly ignored the shoe hurling episode involving the Chinese premier at a speech at Cambridge University in Britain. The protester was upset that the university would allow Jiabao to speak...

Slum residents in India protest against 'Slumdog's' name

Globally acclaimed film Slumdog Millionaire opened in Indian theatres on Friday amidst jubilation and protest. Slum dwellers in  different parts of  India continued to protest against Oscar-nominated...

Obama Celebrates Obama Inauguration, in Japan

It seems that Obama really is proud of Obama"OBAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Temple bells tolled, fireworks were set off and residents danced the hula in the cold Japanese city of Obama on Tuesday to celebrate the...

Israelis 'shot at fleeing Gazans'

This is so appalling. Why isn't anyone doing anything?"Claims have been received by the BBC and an Israeli human rights group that Israeli troops have fired on Gaza residents trying to escape the conflict area. Israel has strongly denied the allegations. BBC journalists in...

Yaletown parents camp for four days to compete for kindergarte...

This is officially out of hand. Camping out for four days to secure one of the 44 kindergarten spots in the downtown area? I love urban living, but someone might have reminded the city planners of the past 15 years...

Depleted uranium found in Gaza victims

"Medics tell Press TV they have found traces of depleted uranium in some Gaza residents wounded in Israel's ground offensive on the strip. Norwegian medics told Press TV correspondent Akram al-Sattari that some...

Scores Dead in Israeli Raid on Gaza

Dear Viewers Please keep watching the Images and the video clips because i will update theses two. " At least 195 Palestinians, including women and children, have been killed in an Israeli aerial bombardment on...

18 U.S Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

Today around 9:00 a.m suicide attack for the first time took place in Parwan Province of Afghanistan.some local news agencies reported that the target was U.S soldiers and as result of resistance attempt 18 U.S...

Buncefield 2008

Buncefield Hemel Hempstead 2008, site of the massive Buncefield fire of the 11th december 2005. The shock of the blast was heard for miles. A High Court hearing brought by a group of Buncefield residents from...

Military jet crash in San Diego kills 3; 1 missing

"Residents near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar are accustomed to loud, low-flying military jets, but they immediately knew something was wrong when they heard the skies thunder. The explosions came moments...

Planned Parenthood puts Contraception in your Stocking

It may not be what every child hopes for in their stocking, but  it may be exactly what many young women need in this time of financial crisis. This year Planned Parenthood of Indiana is spreading good cheer via condoms and birth control. While health costs continue to...

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