Tag: sunday
900 First Nation's Residents Airlifted out of Jam...
At least 900 people were evacuated by helicopter on Sunday from a First Nation's community along the coast of James Bay, due to flooding fears. As rivers continue to swell after ice melt and rain, areas of the James...
Dalit minors paraded naked for killing birds
In the deeply entrenched caste system of Indian society, Dalits have lowest place in the social set up. Despite attempts made to bring dalits and other downtrodden caste to mainstream, their condition in rural...
Subway cars derail in Manhattan; more than 400 ev...
We'll be keeping our eye on this story..."NEW YORK - Two subway cars derailed Sunday in Manhattan, forcing more than 400 passengers to leave the tunnel on a second train, officials said. ...
Twelve killed, dozens missing as boat sinks in Am...
At least 12 people are reported dead when a boat capsized in the northwestern Brazil. " Twelve killed, dozens missing as boat sinks in AmazonMon-May 05, 2008Rio de Janeiro / Indo-Asian News ServiceAt least 12...
6-yr-old beaten to death as policemen look on!
This is truly shocking!In a blatant display of inefficient work, lethargy, absolute lack of compassion, and absolutely disgraceful police work, 3 constables looked on as an agressive villager lost his cool and thrashed an innocent child to death! I hope the 3 constables are...
Richest Indian's son rebuffed in offer to buy sta...
His tons of money didn't help Aditya Mittal in buying a house of his choice. Aditya Mittal, son of world's richest Indian Lakshmi Mittal had made a hefty bid to acquire a house on a exclusive London street. "Aditya Mittal has been rebuffed after he made an offer of £200...
15 killed in accident on Mumbai-Pune expressway
A jeep carrying marriage party met an accident at in the western Indian town of Pune today and all the occupant were killed, three surviving are struggling for their life in hospital. "Fifteen people belonging to a marriage party were killed and three others injured...
Prince William makes secret Afghan trip to meet w...
Though he's not serving in a combat zone like his brother Prince Harry, Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, flew into Afghanistan over the weekend to meet with British troops. The news comes...
Report: Blair thinks Brown cannot win against Cam...
The fortunes of British prime minister Gordon Brown continue to slide as news comes that Tony Blair reportedly doesn't think Brown can beat David Cameron. With the London mayor elections coming up on Thursday, that...
Israel to Syria: When Logic Fails, "Bombs Away"!!
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorLast years bombing of a suspected Nuclear facility in Syria by Israeli Forceshas brought a rebuttal by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who stated in the media against...
Hamid Karzai Escaped in Terrorists Attack
"Kabul (ABC Live): Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan escaped unhurt in a Taliban backed terrorists attack in a military function in Kabul on Sunday April 27."
Fire in Connecticut apartment complex leaves 150 ...
An aggressive fire destroyed a large apartment complex in Norwich Connecticut this morning, leaving 150 homeless.Dozens of people have still not been accounted for."No deaths had been confirmed, but Fire Chief Ken Scandariato said he couldn't rule out that some residents...
Nostalgia Circa 1978, Rock Against Racism 30th An...
The 40th Anniversary of the Events of May 1968 is around the corner.Soixante Huitards are not the only ones to commemorate. Youngsters from 1978 (and current ones) get their shot with the 30th Anniversary 'Rock Against Racism' Concert on Sunday, April 27 in London.The...
Strike could close key Grangemouth oil refinery f...
There is going to be a significant disruption to the fuel supply in the UK over the next few days, as a two-day strike at Scotland's biggest oil refinery is set to go ahead."Plans to haul fuel by road from locations in England and Wales to Scotlandwill be put in place today...
Canada: The Price of Freedom, "One Berry at a Time".
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorsThe plight of India's poor and the prospect of a better life in Canada is measured "One Berry at a Time", Fellow Indians, know full well the desperate will do anything to...
