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Iraqi police: market blast kills 8 in Fallujah – The Associated Press

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:00:02 +0000

Boston Globe Iraqi police: market blast kills 8 in FallujahThe Associated PressOn Monday, a suicide bomber killed at least six mourners at funeral for a member of a prominent tribe with ties to both security forces and insurgents in …Blast belt in Iraq kills six at funeralBoston GlobeSuicide Bomber Kills at Least 6 at Iraqi FuneralNew [...]

Majority in US Would Back Attack to Prevent Iran Nuclear Bomb – Bloomberg

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:00:02 +0000

Telegraph.co.uk Majority in US Would Back Attack to Prevent Iran Nuclear BombBloombergGates has expressed skepticism about the value of an attack. “There is no military option that does anything but buy time,” he said last month. …"If You Think Iran is So Dangerous, Why Not Attack?"Atlantic OnlineHow would the US respond to an attack on Israel?Dallas [...]

Suicide bomber kills American in Afghanistan – Reuters

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:20:03 +0000

Boston Globe Suicide bomber kills American in AfghanistanReutersA NATO official said that one US serviceperson was killed by the blast, but gave no further details. NATO-led forces have been struggling to contain an …Roadside Bomb Kills 30 in AfghanistanNew York TimesMilitary operation in Afghan west kills 30 TalibanThe Associated PressRoadside bomb kills 30 civilians in southern [...]

China, US risk rifts in Middle East: former Chinese envoy – Reuters

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:40:02 +0000

China, US risk rifts in Middle East: former Chinese envoyReutersBEIJING (Reuters) – China and the United States risk deepening rifts over influence and oil in the Middle East, Beijing's former envoy to … and more »

Security remains number one obstacle in rebuilding Afghanistan – Xinhua

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:40:02 +0000

Boston Globe Security remains number one obstacle in rebuilding AfghanistanXinhuaIn his report, Ban said past efforts undertaken to increase the number of national and international security forces have failed to stem the insurgency. …FACTBOX: Security developments in AfghanistanReutersDon't Throw Our Military Down the Rat Hole In AfghanistanFOXNewsAfghan gov't says safety of civilians priorityXinhua all 1,049 news articles »

Afghan bus bombing kills dozens – BBC News

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:20:02 +0000

Stuff.co.nz Afghan bus bombing kills dozensBBC NewsAt least 30 civilians travelling on a bus in southern Afghanistan have been killed by a roadside bomb blast, the Afghan interior ministry has said. …Military operation in Afghan west kills 30 TalibanThe Associated PressRoadside bomb kills 12 Afghan civilians, official saysReuters IndiaMilitary operation kills 40 Taliban rebels in W. [...]

Guinea shooting kills several – Xinhua

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:20:02 +0000

BBC News Guinea shooting kills severalXinhua28 (Xinhua) — Several people were killed on Monday in Guinea after soldiers opened fire in the clash with demonstrators, according to reports reaching here …Guinea Speaks at UN as Junta Kills 69 in Conakry, First Avenue EchoesInner City Press all 251 news articles »

Car Bomber Kills 5 in Pakistan – New York Times

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:20:02 +0000

guardian.co.uk Car Bomber Kills 5 in PakistanNew York TimesBy REUTERS BANNU, Pakistan (Reuters) – A suicide car-bomber killed a pro-government ethnic Pashtun tribal leader and four other people in northwest Pakistan …Suicide bomber kills tribal leader, bodyguardsCNN InternationalPolice: Suicide attack kills 4 in NW PakistanThe Associated PressSuicide bomber kills Pakistani tribal leaderLong War JournalMonsters and Critics.com -United [...]

Suicide bomber kills three policemen in W Iraq – Xinhua

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:01 +0000

Washington Post Suicide bomber kills three policemen in W IraqXinhuaBAGHDAD, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) — A suicide bomber struck on Sunday a police station in the city of Ramadi, the capital of Anbar province, killing three …Bomb attack kills 4 Iraqi police in RamadiPRESS TV all 110 news articles »

Tropical Storm Kills 51 People in Philippines as Manila Flooded – Bloomberg

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:40:02 +0000

Boston Globe Tropical Storm Kills 51 People in Philippines as Manila FloodedBloombergSept. 27 (Bloomberg) — At least 51 people are dead after a tropical storm swept through the Philippines, …Flooding kills 40 in N. Philippinesabc7news.com all 556 news articles »

G-20 security remains tight in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday – Bizjournals.com

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:40:02 +0000

G-20 security remains tight in Downtown Pittsburgh on FridayBizjournals.comSecurity was tight in Downtown Pittsburgh Friday morning as the G-20 leaders met in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The area remained a virtual … and more »

Gas tank attack damages Mexican bank, no injuries – Reuters

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:40:02 +0000

Gas tank attack damages Mexican bank, no injuriesReutersBank automated teller machines, a fashion boutique and a car dealership have been the targets of at least five attacks with butane gas tanks in the past few … and more »

Explosion north of Baghdad kills 11 Iraqi soldiers – The Associated Press

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:00:03 +0000

ABC News Explosion north of Baghdad kills 11 Iraqi soldiersThe Associated PressOne of the officials said at least 11 soldiers were killed in the blast. Another military official said 15 were killed. Conflicting casualty counts are …Explosion north of Baghdad kills 11 Iraqi soldiersThe Associated Press all 328 news articles »

Anti-crime sweep smashes 1300 gangs in S China – Xinhua

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:00:03 +0000

Anti-crime sweep smashes 1300 gangs in S ChinaXinhuaA total of 8139 suspects was captured during cross-border anti-crime operations during the crack down. As well, 185 unlicensed guns were seized and 7.15 …999 arrested in organized crime blitz in HK, Guangdong, MacaoXinhua all 10 news articles »

Accident at Indian Power Plant Kills at Least 36 – Wall Street Journal

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:00:02 +0000

BBC News Accident at Indian Power Plant Kills at Least 36Wall Street JournalNEW DELHI — At least 36 workers died and seven others were injured after a chimney under construction at a power plant in the …Chimney collapse kills 22BBC NewsVedanta Unit Chimney Collapse Kills 20, Police SayBloombergIndia power plant construction accident kills 12The Associated PressGhana [...]

Accident at Power Plant Kills at Least 24 – Wall Street Journal

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:20:02 +0000

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation Accident at Power Plant Kills at Least 24Wall Street JournalNEW DELHI — At least 24 workers died and 6 others were injured after a chimney under construction at a power plant in mineral-rich …Chimney collapse kills 22BBC NewsVedanta Unit Chimney Collapse Kills 20, Police SayBloombergIndia power plant construction accident kills 12The Associated PressGhana [...]

Bomb attack kills Afghan policemen: govt – AFP

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:40:02 +0000

AFP Bomb attack kills Afghan policemen: govtAFPSeven civilians, including women and children, were killed when their vehicle hit a bomb in the neighbouring province of Kandahar on Wednesday. …Airstrike kills 21 Taliban militants in SW AfghanistanXinhuaAfghan road bomb kills civiliansAljazeera.netRoadside blast kills seven Afghan civilians: policeAFP all 223 news articles »

SCENARIOS: Key terrorism risks to economies in Southeast Asia – Reuters

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:40:02 +0000

SCENARIOS: Key terrorism risks to economies in Southeast AsiaReutersYet terrorism can have a major impact if it fundamentally alters a country's risk profile. Following is a round-up of key risk scenarios in which militants … and more »

US safrica embassy to reopen after security threat – Reuters

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:40:02 +0000

The Daily Inquirer US safrica embassy to reopen after security threatReutersThe US facilities were closed from Tuesday after a security threat that the US State Department said was based on "pretty credible information". …South Africa: Security Threat Closes US EmbassyNew York TimesUS Embassy Remains Closed in South Africa Amid Security ThreatBloombergUS to keep SAfrican embassy shut [...]

India power plant construction accident kills 12 – The Associated Press

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:20:02 +0000

AFP India power plant construction accident kills 12The Associated PressNEW DELHI — A news report says a chimney has caved in at a power plant being constructed in central India, killing at least 12 people and trapping many …India chimney collapse 'kills 15'BBC NewsIndia chimney collapse kills 20, traps scoresTelegraph.co.ukBuilding Collapse at Thermal Power Plant in [...]

Roadside blast kills seven Afghan civilians: police – AFP

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:20:01 +0000

AFP Roadside blast kills seven Afghan civilians: policeAFPKANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Seven civilians including women and children were killed Wednesday when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, … and more »

Suicide Blast Kills 25 in Pakistan – New York Times

admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:20:02 +0000

MiamiHerald.com Suicide Blast Kills 25 in PakistanNew York TimesISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A suicide car bomb attack Friday on a Shiite marketplace in northwest Pakistan has killed at least 25 people and …Bomb Rips Through Market in Northwest Pakistan, Kills 25Voice of AmericaPakistani Suicide Bomber Kills 32 in Deadliest Attack in MonthsBloombergSuicide bomb in northwestern Pakistan kills [...]

Two dead, 14 hurt in Beijing knife attacks – AFP

admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:40:02 +0000

Boston Globe Two dead, 14 hurt in Beijing knife attacksAFPBEIJING — A Chinese man stabbed two people to death and injured 14 others in Beijing, state media said Friday, in an attack likely to highlight security …Man stabs 2 to death, wounds 12 in BeijingThe Associated PressA Rare Stabbing Spree in Beijing Raises Jitters Ahead of [...]

25 Dead in Suicide Attack in Pakistan – New York Times

admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:40:02 +0000

Indian Express 25 Dead in Suicide Attack in PakistanNew York Times… says several others were also wounded Friday when the bomber detonated his vehicle near a hotel in Kohat town in what might be a sectarian attack. …Suicide attack kills up to 14 in Pakistan marketAFPDeadly blast hits Pakistan marketBBC NewsSuicide blast kills at least 10 [...]

Kabul Suicide Attack Kills Italian Soldiers, Afghan Civilians – Voice of America

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:00:02 +0000

Voice of America Kabul Suicide Attack Kills Italian Soldiers, Afghan CiviliansVoice of AmericaAt least six Italian soldiers and 10 civilians were killed. Ambulances rushed to the scene Wednesday following the latest attack in Kabul, the deadliest to …Car Bomb Kills NATO Troops, Civilians in KabulWashington PostBomb in Kabul Kills 6 Italian TroopsNew York TimesKabul Car Bomb [...]