30 militants killed in northwest Pakistan

In an intensified battle against suspected militants American forces have  killed 32 people, including three women.  The Sunday death toll resulted from the latest round of a military offensive in the insurgent-infested Bajur tribal region, which borders...

Rights watchdog to Pakistan govt: Ask US to halt strikes in tribal region

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has asked the Pakistani government to take meaningful steps to prevent loss of life and property in the tribal areas of the country in raids by US-led coalition forces...

US To Reopen Afghan Attack Case As New Evidence Emerges

An article from BBC News says that United States forces in Afghanistan are re-opening an investigation into an air attack that reportedly kill many civilians. The articles says that the United States military now...

Afghanistan calls for end to Nato air strikes on villagers

Hamid Karzai's government has asked Nato to stop bombing civilian "targets" and has ordered a review of the rights (i.e. the right to bomb villages or the right to search houses) afforded to foreign troops in Afghanistan. Karzai's request, which the UN has backed, comes after...

Teen killed when car strikes mobile home

"by DONNA SWICEGOOD Mooresville Tribune Friday, August 22, 2008Randall Scott Canup, 18, of Mooresville died Thursday night when the car he was driving struck a mobile home on Wiggins Road in Mooresville. The...

Blue Screen of Death Strikes Bird's Nest During Opening Ceremonies Torch Ligh...

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Scientists say they're closer to invisibility material

"WASHINGTON (AP) -- Scientists say they are a step closer to developing materials that could render people and objects invisible. ...

Egypt warns Israel of war on Iran

During a recent TV interview, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit doubted the effectiveness of an Israeli attack on Iran. " Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:36:29 GMT    Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed...

Bizarre Electrical Storms hit California and New Zealand

"SAN FRANCISCO (AP) In less than a day, an electrical storm unleashed nearly 8,000 lightning strikes that set more than 800 wildfires across Northern California — a RARE example of "dry lightning" that brought...

Iraqi police: Suicide bomber strikes in Karmah

Another Sucide attack had taken place in the restive town west of Baghdad. More details are expected   " Iraqi police say a suicide bomber has detonated an explosive belt inside the municipal council headquarters in a town west of Baghdad during a meeting of tribal...

Holiday Briton dies as 'food bug' strikes four-star Italian hotel

A British man staying at the Grand Hotel Gardone on Lake Garda, near Brescia in northern Italy, has died from a food bug. 30 other British guests at the hotel have also fallen ill, though only one has died. The rest are suffering severe comiting and diarrhoea. "A...

Another Female Suicide Bomber Strikes Iraqi Province, Killing 15 Near Courthouse

Another female suicide bomber has struck in Iraq, this time killing 15 people."The latest in a wave of female suicide bombers killed 15 people and wounded more than 40 others on Sunday near a heavily fortified courthouse and government outpost in central Baquba, Iraqi...

14 killed as typhoon strikes Philippines

Every time I visit Nowpublic there appears to be another new natural disaster.Is this the result of Global Warming or are we just in the middle of a natural cycle?"Flash floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Fengshen have left at least 14 people dead and forced the...

Israel Air Force to rehearse Iran attack?

Slowly the stage is being set for the final rehearsal . I quote myself, .."Al the local actors take their respective place on the stage. Hamas exploit the truce for consolidating his rockets armament to threaten the...

Female suicide bomber strikes soccer fans in Iraq

In yet another female suicide bombing attack in northern Iraq, a woman detonated a bomb in her vest as soccer fans celebrated their win against China in the qualifying round for the 2010 South Africa World Cup." At...

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