Archive for August 2011

Bomb at Nigeria U.N. building kills 10

Aug 26th, 2011 | Category: Breaking News, World News

At least 10 people have been killed when a bomb exploded at the United Nations building in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Friday, a medical worker at the sight of the blast told Reuters.
He said, “We have had 10 dead and there could be more”.



Talks back to square one, govt has hardened stand, says Team Anna

Aug 24th, 2011 | Category: Breaking News, India News

The Anna Hazare team expressed “disappointment” as the third round of talks between the government and civil society activists on the Lokpal Bill ended without any breakthrough on Wednesday night. The next round of talks will be held tomorrow.
Prashant Bhushan said, “No progress was made in talks with government. It is unfortunate that we have [...]



Virginia earthquake felt in Washington and New York

Aug 24th, 2011 | Category: Breaking News, World News

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 rattled the east coast of the United States. The epicentre of the earthquake was found on the state of Virginia but was felt in Washington, where the Pentagon and US Capitol were evacuated, as well as in New York.
The US Geological Survey said that the quake struck some 135km [...]



Strong Earthquake struck Japan’s northeast coast

Aug 19th, 2011 | Category: Breaking News, World News

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Japan’s northeastern coast today, triggering a tsunami advisory. Japan’s Meteorological Agency says the quake hit at 2:36 p.m. The epicenter of the earthquake was slightly south of where a massive magnitude 9.0 temblor struck on March 11.
The agency issued a tsunami advisory, predicting waves of 50 centimeters along [...]



Two injured in Shooting Outside Orlando Bar

Aug 18th, 2011 | Category: Breaking News, World News

Two people have been injured in a shooting outside an Orlando bar of Florida today. The incident occurred outside the Tavern On The Lake nightclub near Metrowest.
A Police official said that they took two people into custody, and recovered one gun. Police are still investigating what started the whole thing.



Anna Hazare: Won’t back down till Lokpal Bill is passed

Aug 18th, 2011 | Category: Breaking News, Delhi News, India News

Anna Hazare on Thursday said in a message from Tihar Jail that he will continue his protest till the government passes the civil society’s version of the Lokpal Bill. Anna will leave Tihar Jail tomorrow.
He further said that he is not at all tired by his fast. He said, “I have more energy to fight [...]