On Monday, Governor Hickenlooper suggested that certain Coloradans should pay more for where they live.
He said that residents who live in high fire danger areas should share some of the financial responsibility of living in dangerous areas.
Hickenlooper made his statement after a group he convened made the suggestion.
The group also suggested that statewide construction codes be raised to make buildings more fire proof.
Colorado's governor had formed the group in January.
Monday, September 30, 2013
5 Killed in Colorado Rock Slide
Five people were killed by a rock slide in Colorado, on Monday morning.
The slide occurred near the Agnes Vaille Falls trail head, on Mount Princeton, in Chaffee County.
A thirteen year old female was airlifted after being rescued from the slide, but the rest of her group was not so lucky.
Their bodies were found Monday afternoon.
Authorities are calling the slide "very large" and say that there are many large boulders amongst the fall.
It is unclear what caused the slide to occur.
Recovery operations are set to resume on Tuesday.
Officials have not yet released the identities of the victims.
The slide occurred near the Agnes Vaille Falls trail head, on Mount Princeton, in Chaffee County.
A thirteen year old female was airlifted after being rescued from the slide, but the rest of her group was not so lucky.
Their bodies were found Monday afternoon.
Authorities are calling the slide "very large" and say that there are many large boulders amongst the fall.
It is unclear what caused the slide to occur.
Recovery operations are set to resume on Tuesday.
Officials have not yet released the identities of the victims.
3 Killed in California Airplane Crash
Three people were killed when a plane crashed at Santa Monica Airport, in California, Sunday evening.
Witnesses say that one of the plane's tires blew as it touched down, causing the plane to lose control.
The plane then swerved into a hangar, where it exploded.
It took firefighters a couple hours to get the fire out and then it took hours more for crews to get through the wreckage of the hangar to the plane itself.
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a full investigation.
Witnesses say that one of the plane's tires blew as it touched down, causing the plane to lose control.
The plane then swerved into a hangar, where it exploded.
It took firefighters a couple hours to get the fire out and then it took hours more for crews to get through the wreckage of the hangar to the plane itself.
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a full investigation.
Train Crash in Chicago Injures 33
Thirty-three people were injured when two trains collided in Chicago, on Monday morning.
None of the injuries were serious and everyone was released from the hospital by Monday evening.
Authorities say that a parked train, which was undergoing repairs, managed to slip from it's brakes.
It then went through two switches, which should have stopped it, before striking the other train at about twenty miles per hour.
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a full investigation of the incident.
None of the injuries were serious and everyone was released from the hospital by Monday evening.
Authorities say that a parked train, which was undergoing repairs, managed to slip from it's brakes.
It then went through two switches, which should have stopped it, before striking the other train at about twenty miles per hour.
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a full investigation of the incident.
Al Qaeda Attacks Military Base in Yemen
Al Qaeda militants stormed a military compound in Mukalla, Yemen, on Monday.
They attacked the base with a car bomb to the gate, followed by two trucks full of fighters.
The fighters stormed the headquarters, seized hostages, and barricaded themselves inside the building.
A firefight has been going on since the incident began, between the militants, and soldiers who have the complex surrounded.
Four Yemeni soldiers have been killed and twenty wounded during the fighting.
They attacked the base with a car bomb to the gate, followed by two trucks full of fighters.
The fighters stormed the headquarters, seized hostages, and barricaded themselves inside the building.
A firefight has been going on since the incident began, between the militants, and soldiers who have the complex surrounded.
Four Yemeni soldiers have been killed and twenty wounded during the fighting.
55 Killed in a Score of Explosions in Baghdad
A series of at least twenty explosions tore through Baghdad's Shiite neighborhoods, on Monday.
At least fifty-five people were killed and more than one hundred injured.
Most of the explosions happened within minutes of each other, suggesting heavy coordination.
The majority were car bombs in busy streets, but markets and other areas were also targeted.
No one claimed responsibility for the attacks, but the Iraqi government is blaming Al Qaeda.
At least fifty-five people were killed and more than one hundred injured.
Most of the explosions happened within minutes of each other, suggesting heavy coordination.
The majority were car bombs in busy streets, but markets and other areas were also targeted.
No one claimed responsibility for the attacks, but the Iraqi government is blaming Al Qaeda.
Search Continues for 74 Missing Sailors off China
The search continues for seventy-four sailors missing in the South China Sea.
Three fishing boats sank, Sunday afternoon, off the coast of China.
Eighty-eight sailors were aboard the three vessels.
Fourteen sailors were rescued on Monday.
Three helicopters and seven naval ships are conducting the search operations.
Three fishing boats sank, Sunday afternoon, off the coast of China.
Eighty-eight sailors were aboard the three vessels.
Fourteen sailors were rescued on Monday.
Three helicopters and seven naval ships are conducting the search operations.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Austria's Elections Show Shift Away From Grand Coalition
Austrians hit the polls on Sunday to vote in the parliamentary elections.
Both the Social Democrats and the Austrian People's Party both showed their weakest takes since the return of democracy in 1945.
They will now, more than ever, need the grand coalition they have with each other.
Combined they now have ninety-nine of the one hundred and eighty-three seats, a slight majority.
All four of the other parties gained seats, showing unexpected strength.
The biggest surprise was NEOS, which in their first election took nine seats.
Analysts believe that the results show a dissatisfaction with the grand coalition's governing, not just growing like for the other parties.
Both the Social Democrats and the Austrian People's Party both showed their weakest takes since the return of democracy in 1945.
They will now, more than ever, need the grand coalition they have with each other.
Combined they now have ninety-nine of the one hundred and eighty-three seats, a slight majority.
All four of the other parties gained seats, showing unexpected strength.
The biggest surprise was NEOS, which in their first election took nine seats.
Analysts believe that the results show a dissatisfaction with the grand coalition's governing, not just growing like for the other parties.
49 Killed in Iraq's Sunday Violence
Forty-nine people were killed in bombings and shootings in Iraq, on Sunday.
A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Shiite mosque. It happened during a funeral in al-Musayyib, killing twenty-five and injuring forty.
In Baqouba, a Sunni mosque was bombed killing five and wounding seventeen. Gunmen attacked a Sahwa checkpoint leaving one dead and three injured.
Gunmen in Dora assassinated an Electric Ministry employee.
Five people were killed and fourteen were wounded by a car bombing in Hussainya's market.
In Idrib, six soldiers were killed and thirty people were wounded in a dual blast. A suicide bomber exploded his vehicle at a military checkpoint. As rescuers gathered, a second bomber, in an ambulance, set his charges off as he reached the scene. Gunmen then attacked the scene, beginning a fire fight with security officials that left three militants dead.
Violence in the country continues to increase as both Sunnis and Shiites attack each other.
The Syrian civil war has only encouraged the centuries old hostilities between the two groups.
A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Shiite mosque. It happened during a funeral in al-Musayyib, killing twenty-five and injuring forty.
In Baqouba, a Sunni mosque was bombed killing five and wounding seventeen. Gunmen attacked a Sahwa checkpoint leaving one dead and three injured.
Gunmen in Dora assassinated an Electric Ministry employee.
Five people were killed and fourteen were wounded by a car bombing in Hussainya's market.
In Idrib, six soldiers were killed and thirty people were wounded in a dual blast. A suicide bomber exploded his vehicle at a military checkpoint. As rescuers gathered, a second bomber, in an ambulance, set his charges off as he reached the scene. Gunmen then attacked the scene, beginning a fire fight with security officials that left three militants dead.
Violence in the country continues to increase as both Sunnis and Shiites attack each other.
The Syrian civil war has only encouraged the centuries old hostilities between the two groups.
Car Bomb Kills 41 in Pakistan
Forty-one people were killed when a car bomb tore through the Qissa Khawani Bazaar, in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Sunday's explosion left more than one hundred people injured.
Dozens of shops were damaged or destroyed in the centuries old market.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack and the Taliban has denied involvement.
It is the third major bombing that Peshawar has seen over the last week.
Sunday's explosion left more than one hundred people injured.
Dozens of shops were damaged or destroyed in the centuries old market.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack and the Taliban has denied involvement.
It is the third major bombing that Peshawar has seen over the last week.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
5 Ministers Resign in Italy
In a move that could bring down the Italian government, five ministers announced their resignations, on Saturday.
All five of the ministers belong to the People of Liberty Party and they are in a very uneasy alliance with the Democratic Party.
Almost all of the People of Liberty's senators have threatened to quit if their leader is removed from the senate.
Silvio Berlusconi has been convicted of tax fraud and a senate committee is set to vote on whether or not he should be stripped of his seat, due to the conviction.
Berlusconi has also been telling his party to quit the senate if an increase in value added tax isn't revoked, before it takes effect this coming week.
If the senators resign it would force the government to hold new elections.
All five of the ministers belong to the People of Liberty Party and they are in a very uneasy alliance with the Democratic Party.
Almost all of the People of Liberty's senators have threatened to quit if their leader is removed from the senate.
Silvio Berlusconi has been convicted of tax fraud and a senate committee is set to vote on whether or not he should be stripped of his seat, due to the conviction.
Berlusconi has also been telling his party to quit the senate if an increase in value added tax isn't revoked, before it takes effect this coming week.
If the senators resign it would force the government to hold new elections.
Greece Arrests Golden Dawn Leadership
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They also arrested four more of the party's parliamentarians, thirteen of the group's members, and two police men.
Warrants out for the second leader of the Golden Dawn and eleven others who have avoided police.
All thirty-two face charges of membership in a criminal organization with intent to commit crimes.
"The prime minister and the government were determined to deal with Golden Dawn solely through the justice system. We have succeeded in stripping them of their political cover and deal with them as what they really are, a criminal organization," Simos Kedikoglou, a spokesman for the government, said in a statement to the press.
Golden Dawn is a neo Nazi party, which had been gaining strength, in Greece.
In the last elections they took seven percent of the vote, winning eighteen seats in parliament.
Members of the group have been becoming increasingly violent, especially towards immigrants.
Fighting in Lebanon Kills 5
Fighting broke out in Baalbek, Lebanon, on Saturday.
Unknown gunmen attacked a Hezbollah checkpoint around noon and fighting spread through the afternoon.
Lebanese troops deployed through the town and by evening fighting stopped as the soldiers enforced peace.
Five people were killed and six wounded in the fighting.
The fighting was likely overflow from the Syrian civil war, in which Hezbollah has been very actively supporting the regime.
Unknown gunmen attacked a Hezbollah checkpoint around noon and fighting spread through the afternoon.
Lebanese troops deployed through the town and by evening fighting stopped as the soldiers enforced peace.
Five people were killed and six wounded in the fighting.
The fighting was likely overflow from the Syrian civil war, in which Hezbollah has been very actively supporting the regime.
Pakistan Shaken by a 6.8 Earthquake
A 6.8 earthquake struck southwest Pakistan, on Saturday, killing twelve people.
It centered very close to where a 7.7 quake hit on Tuesday, killing at least five hundred and fifteen.
Hundreds more buildings were knocked down on Saturday, trapping unknown numbers more.
Officials expect the death toll from both quakes to continue to rise.
Tens of thousands of people are homeless, due to the quakes, and enduring hundred plus degree heat, with little shelter and their water supplies mostly cut off.
Pakistan has sent over a thousand troops to aid in rescue efforts.
Rescue efforts have been hampered by rebel activity in the region, as rebels have taken shots at three helicopters working to bring aid.
Also on Saturday, four Pakistani troops were killed by militants, as they attempted to aid in the search and rescue.
It centered very close to where a 7.7 quake hit on Tuesday, killing at least five hundred and fifteen.
Hundreds more buildings were knocked down on Saturday, trapping unknown numbers more.
Officials expect the death toll from both quakes to continue to rise.
Tens of thousands of people are homeless, due to the quakes, and enduring hundred plus degree heat, with little shelter and their water supplies mostly cut off.
Pakistan has sent over a thousand troops to aid in rescue efforts.
Rescue efforts have been hampered by rebel activity in the region, as rebels have taken shots at three helicopters working to bring aid.
Also on Saturday, four Pakistani troops were killed by militants, as they attempted to aid in the search and rescue.
Death Toll in Mumbai Building Collapse Hits 42
The death toll from Friday's building collapse in Mumbai, India has jumped up to forty-two.
Thirty-three people have been rescued from the rubble, of the five story building.
Rescue workers continue to search through the remains of the building, hoping to find more survivors.
It is unclear exactly how many people were inside the building, at the time of the collapse.
The building had been actively undergoing repairs to improve structural integrity, after it failed an inspection in April.
Thirty-three people have been rescued from the rubble, of the five story building.
Rescue workers continue to search through the remains of the building, hoping to find more survivors.
It is unclear exactly how many people were inside the building, at the time of the collapse.
The building had been actively undergoing repairs to improve structural integrity, after it failed an inspection in April.
Friday, September 27, 2013
2 Killed in Violent Protests in Sudan
More than ten thousand people protested in Sudanese cities, on Friday.
Protests have been going since last week, when the government announced substantial increases in gas prices.
Friday's protests were by far the largest and the most violent.
Two people were killed and over three hundred injured, including one hundred and eleven policemen.
Police used tear gas to try and force crowds, who were lighting fires in the streets and throwing objects at police, to disperse.
By Friday evening, military forces lined the streets of Khartoum and were deploying in other cities.
Protests have been going since last week, when the government announced substantial increases in gas prices.
Friday's protests were by far the largest and the most violent.
Two people were killed and over three hundred injured, including one hundred and eleven policemen.
Police used tear gas to try and force crowds, who were lighting fires in the streets and throwing objects at police, to disperse.
By Friday evening, military forces lined the streets of Khartoum and were deploying in other cities.
Protesters Clash With Police in Israel
Muslim protesters clashed with Israeli police on Friday.
The protesters were trying to block Jewish visits to the al-Aqsa mosque compound, a site which is holy for both religions.
Police had been there to protect the visitors, but were themselves attacked by the protesters.
Injuries occurred on both sides, as protesters threw bricks, rocks, and other objects at the police and visitors, while the police responded with stun grenades and tear gas.
Officials said that twelve arrests were made.
The protesters were trying to block Jewish visits to the al-Aqsa mosque compound, a site which is holy for both religions.
Police had been there to protect the visitors, but were themselves attacked by the protesters.
Injuries occurred on both sides, as protesters threw bricks, rocks, and other objects at the police and visitors, while the police responded with stun grenades and tear gas.
Officials said that twelve arrests were made.
Death Toll From Pakistan Quake Over 500
The death toll from Tuesday's quake, in Pakistan, has climbed to five hundred and fifteen, with the number expected to continue rising.
Thousands of buildings were destroyed in the 7.7 quake, trapping unknown hundreds of people.
Crews are digging through debris in hopes of finding survivors and with the plan to recover victims.
Pakistan has sent over a thousand troops to aid in rescue efforts.
Rescue efforts have been hampered by rebel activity in the region, as rebels have taken shots at three helicopters working to bring aid.
The quake was not only destructive, it also created a new island off the coast.
Thousands of buildings were destroyed in the 7.7 quake, trapping unknown hundreds of people.
Crews are digging through debris in hopes of finding survivors and with the plan to recover victims.
Pakistan has sent over a thousand troops to aid in rescue efforts.
Rescue efforts have been hampered by rebel activity in the region, as rebels have taken shots at three helicopters working to bring aid.
The quake was not only destructive, it also created a new island off the coast.
Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills 19
Nineteen people were killed in a bus bombing in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Another forty-four were injured in Friday afternoon's attack.
Officials say that the bomb was planted in the back of the bus and detonated with a remote.
No one has claimed responsibility for the bombing, however suspicion has fallen on the Taliban.
Another forty-four were injured in Friday afternoon's attack.
Officials say that the bomb was planted in the back of the bus and detonated with a remote.
No one has claimed responsibility for the bombing, however suspicion has fallen on the Taliban.
India and Pakistan Shoot Across the Border For 20th Time in September
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The exchange of firing lasted late into the night.
Both sides accuse each other of violating the cease fire, saying that they only responded.
Friday's shooting left no reports of injuries or casualties, unlike many previous times.
This marks the twentieth time in September that the two countries have taken shots at each other.
It also is the one hundred and twenty-second time this year.
Building Collapse Kills 13 in India
Thirteen people were killed, Friday morning, when a building collapsed in Mumbai, India.
Another twenty-six were injured in the collapse of the five story apartment building.
Forty-four people have been rescued from the rubble, while around forty are still missing.
Rescue workers continue to search through the remains of the building, hoping to find more survivors.
The building was currently undergoing repairs to improve structural integrity.
It failed an inspection in April.
Another twenty-six were injured in the collapse of the five story apartment building.
Forty-four people have been rescued from the rubble, while around forty are still missing.
Rescue workers continue to search through the remains of the building, hoping to find more survivors.
The building was currently undergoing repairs to improve structural integrity.
It failed an inspection in April.
US Army: Staff Sergeant Thomas A. Baysore Jr.
Staff Sergeant Thomas A. Baysore Jr., thirty-one of Milton, Pennsylvania, died on September 26.
He was killed in Paktya province, Afghanistan, during combat with enemy forces.
It was his third deployment to Afghanistan, following one in Iraq.
Baysore was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Cambell, Kentucky.
He was killed in Paktya province, Afghanistan, during combat with enemy forces.
It was his third deployment to Afghanistan, following one in Iraq.
Baysore was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Cambell, Kentucky.
US Navy: Lieutenant Commander Landon L. Jones
Lieutenant Commander Landon L. Jones, thirty-five of Lompoc, California, died on September 22.
He and another member of the Navy were killed when their MH-60S Knighthawk crashed into the Red Sea.
Jones was assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Six out of Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California.
He and another member of the Navy were killed when their MH-60S Knighthawk crashed into the Red Sea.
Jones was assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Six out of Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California.
US Navy: Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan S. Gibson
Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan S. Gibson, thirty-two of Aurora, Oregon, died on September 22.
He and another member of the Navy were killed when their MH-60S Knighthawk crashed into the Red Sea.
Gibson was assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Six out of Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California.
He and another member of the Navy were killed when their MH-60S Knighthawk crashed into the Red Sea.
Gibson was assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Six out of Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Arrests Made in Deadly 2011 Listeria Outbreak
Arrests were made, on Thursday, in the case of the 2011 listeria outbreak.
Thirty-three people died as a result of eating tainted cantaloupe.
Over the past two years the CDC gathered enough evidence to show that the owners of a Colorado farm were negligent in their cleaning of the cantaloupe and the environment that the cantaloupes were in.
With the negligence shown, the two owners of the now bankrupt Jensen Farms have been arrested.
Eric and Ryan Jensen are being charged with the misdemeanor offense of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce.
Thirty-three people died as a result of eating tainted cantaloupe.
Over the past two years the CDC gathered enough evidence to show that the owners of a Colorado farm were negligent in their cleaning of the cantaloupe and the environment that the cantaloupes were in.
With the negligence shown, the two owners of the now bankrupt Jensen Farms have been arrested.
Eric and Ryan Jensen are being charged with the misdemeanor offense of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce.
23 Killed in Baghdad Market Bombings
Twenty-three people were killed in bombings in Baghdad, on Thursday.
Seven people were killed and seventeen wounded when a bomb went off at the al-Athorien market, in Dora.
In Sabaa al-Bour, the market was struck by three simultaneous bombs.
Sixteen people were killed and forty-one wounded in the triple bombing.
No one claimed responsibility for any of the bombs, but the government is pointing to Al Qaeda as the likely suspect.
Seven people were killed and seventeen wounded when a bomb went off at the al-Athorien market, in Dora.
In Sabaa al-Bour, the market was struck by three simultaneous bombs.
Sixteen people were killed and forty-one wounded in the triple bombing.
No one claimed responsibility for any of the bombs, but the government is pointing to Al Qaeda as the likely suspect.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
2 Dead After Plane Crash in Illinois
Two people were killed when a plane crashed in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
It happened Wednesday evening, in the town outside of Chicago.
Officials say that the plane was trying to make it to the nearby Clow International Airport, but fell short.
As it came down it clipped a tree, a light pole, and three vehicles.
The pilot was severely burnt in the fire which resulted from the crash and died later at the hospital, while a female passenger was killed instantly.
No one on the ground was hurt, as all three cars involved were parked in a lot.
An investigation is underway to try and determine the cause of the crash.
It happened Wednesday evening, in the town outside of Chicago.
Officials say that the plane was trying to make it to the nearby Clow International Airport, but fell short.
As it came down it clipped a tree, a light pole, and three vehicles.
The pilot was severely burnt in the fire which resulted from the crash and died later at the hospital, while a female passenger was killed instantly.
No one on the ground was hurt, as all three cars involved were parked in a lot.
An investigation is underway to try and determine the cause of the crash.
Obamacare to Cost $328 a Month Per Person
On Wednesday, the US Department of Health and Human Services released information on how much Obamacare will cost.
According to them, Obamacare will cost on average three hundred and twenty-eight dollars per month, per person.
The current average for health insurance, from an insurance company, is about a hundred dollars a month less than that at two hundred and thirty-seven dollars a month.
Despite this ninety-one dollar increase, the government insists that Obamacare will be cheaper, for all Americans.
At the same time they are still calling it "free" healthcare.
According to them, Obamacare will cost on average three hundred and twenty-eight dollars per month, per person.
The current average for health insurance, from an insurance company, is about a hundred dollars a month less than that at two hundred and thirty-seven dollars a month.
Despite this ninety-one dollar increase, the government insists that Obamacare will be cheaper, for all Americans.
At the same time they are still calling it "free" healthcare.
11 of Syria's Rebel Groups Form Islamic Alliance
Eleven of the Syrian rebel groups have split from the rest of the opposition and formed their own alliance.
They are calling themselves the Islamic Alliance and compromise groups belonging to Al Qaeda and other extremist groups.
The eleven groups also consist of as much as seventy-five percent of the rebel's military strength.
Their stated goal is to establish an Islamist state in place of the Syrian regime.
Towards that, they are no longer representing the Syrian opposition council.
This move shows just how strong Islamist extremism is amongst rebel forces.
It also emphasizes how little western influence actually is over the rebels.
They are calling themselves the Islamic Alliance and compromise groups belonging to Al Qaeda and other extremist groups.
The eleven groups also consist of as much as seventy-five percent of the rebel's military strength.
Their stated goal is to establish an Islamist state in place of the Syrian regime.
Towards that, they are no longer representing the Syrian opposition council.
This move shows just how strong Islamist extremism is amongst rebel forces.
It also emphasizes how little western influence actually is over the rebels.
Death Toll in Pakistan's Island Creating Quake Hits 325
The death toll from Tuesday's quake in Pakistan has jumped up to three hundred and twenty-five and may go higher yet.
Thousands of buildings were destroyed in the shaking, trapping unknown hundreds of people.
Crews are digging through debris in hopes of finding survivors and with the plan to recover victims.
Pakistan has sent over a thousand troops to aid in rescue efforts.
The 7.7 quake was not only destructive, it also created a new island off the coast.
Thousands of buildings were destroyed in the shaking, trapping unknown hundreds of people.
Crews are digging through debris in hopes of finding survivors and with the plan to recover victims.
Pakistan has sent over a thousand troops to aid in rescue efforts.
The 7.7 quake was not only destructive, it also created a new island off the coast.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Last of The Missing From Colorado's Floods Found
The last six people missing after Colorado's floods have been reported safe. Officials had published their names, on Monday, and all six called in to say they were not missing.
Eight people were killed in the floods which caused massive destruction in the state, almost two weeks ago.
Nearly two thousand homes and more than two hundred business were destroyed, while over sixteen thousand homes and almost eight hundred business were damaged.
Hundreds of miles of roadway and some sixty bridges were damaged or destroyed, making
travel still very difficult. Repairing and replacing the travel system has been made a priority by the government.
Flooding also damaged several oil containers, leaking around twenty-seven thousand gallons. However most of it was swept away by the raging waters, leaving no trace of the oil.
All told damages in Colorado are estimated at more than two billion dollars.
Eight people were killed in the floods which caused massive destruction in the state, almost two weeks ago.
Nearly two thousand homes and more than two hundred business were destroyed, while over sixteen thousand homes and almost eight hundred business were damaged.
Hundreds of miles of roadway and some sixty bridges were damaged or destroyed, making
travel still very difficult. Repairing and replacing the travel system has been made a priority by the government.
Flooding also damaged several oil containers, leaking around twenty-seven thousand gallons. However most of it was swept away by the raging waters, leaving no trace of the oil.
All told damages in Colorado are estimated at more than two billion dollars.
Kenya Once Again Says Hostage Situation is Over
Officials in Kenya are once again saying that the hostage situation in the Westgate Mall is over. The mall was attacked, on Saturday, by Al Shabaab militants.
They had initially said it was all over, late Monday night, but fighting broke out again, on Tuesday. It is unclear if the government simple said it early or if terrorists had been hiding, making the government think it was over.
A total of seventy-two people were killed in terrorist attack. Sixty-one civilians, six military personnel, and five of the terrorists. Nearly two hundred were injured and the Kenyan Red Cross lists sixty-five as still missing. The missing may be in a part of the mall where explosions collapsed three floors of the building.
Eleven of the terrorists were captured. The government is working to determine if all of the militants are accounted for, or if some managed to escape. On Monday, they had been claiming that the attackers were made up of foreigners, however, on Tuesday they had no comment about those claims.
They had initially said it was all over, late Monday night, but fighting broke out again, on Tuesday. It is unclear if the government simple said it early or if terrorists had been hiding, making the government think it was over.
A total of seventy-two people were killed in terrorist attack. Sixty-one civilians, six military personnel, and five of the terrorists. Nearly two hundred were injured and the Kenyan Red Cross lists sixty-five as still missing. The missing may be in a part of the mall where explosions collapsed three floors of the building.
Eleven of the terrorists were captured. The government is working to determine if all of the militants are accounted for, or if some managed to escape. On Monday, they had been claiming that the attackers were made up of foreigners, however, on Tuesday they had no comment about those claims.
Egypt's Military Holds Off Moving Against Muslim Brotherhood
On Tuesday, Egypt's military made it clear that they will not yet move on a court's decree that banned the Muslim Brotherhood.
They instead will wait to see if a higher court supports the decree.
The Muslim Brotherhood challenged the ruling, calling it a "totalitarian decision".
If the ruling stands any and all assets belonging to the group can be legally seized.
They instead will wait to see if a higher court supports the decree.
The Muslim Brotherhood challenged the ruling, calling it a "totalitarian decision".
If the ruling stands any and all assets belonging to the group can be legally seized.
Car Bomb in Damascus Kills 7
Seven people were killed when a car bomb exploded in a Damascus neighborhood.
Another fifteen people were injured when the blast tore through Tadamon, on Tuesday.
The blast was powerful enough to destroy several nearby buildings.
Crews searched through the rubble looking for survivors and victims.
Syria's government blamed the attack on terrorists and rebel forces.
Another fifteen people were injured when the blast tore through Tadamon, on Tuesday.
The blast was powerful enough to destroy several nearby buildings.
Crews searched through the rubble looking for survivors and victims.
Syria's government blamed the attack on terrorists and rebel forces.
7.8 Quake Kills 45 in Pakistan and Creates New Island
At least forty-five people were killed when a 7.8 quake struck in western Pakistan, on Tuesday.
The quake was felt as far away as New Delhi, India.
Most of the deaths occurred in Labach, where dozens of homes and building collapsed.
Houses and buildings were reported down all over the Awaran district.
Rescuers are working to free any survivors and find victims.
The government has sent two hundred soldiers to aid the region.
A new island appeared, because of the quake, off the coast of Gwadar.
Located half a mile off the coast, it is about one hundred feet long, with a height of twenty to forty feet.
The quake was felt as far away as New Delhi, India.
Most of the deaths occurred in Labach, where dozens of homes and building collapsed.
Houses and buildings were reported down all over the Awaran district.
Rescuers are working to free any survivors and find victims.
The government has sent two hundred soldiers to aid the region.
A new island appeared, because of the quake, off the coast of Gwadar.
Located half a mile off the coast, it is about one hundred feet long, with a height of twenty to forty feet.
US Army: Specialist Joshua J. Strickland
Specialist Joshua J. Strickland, twenty-three of Woodstock, Georgia, died on September 21.
He and two other soldiers were killed in Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan.
Strickland was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
He and two other soldiers were killed in Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan.
Strickland was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
US Army: Staff Sergeant Timothy R. McGill
Staff Sergeant Timothy R. McGill, thirty of Ramsey, New Jersey, died on September 21.
He and two other soldiers were killed in Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan.
McGill was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group out of Middletown, Rhode Island.
His decorations include: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, Special Forces Tab, Global War on Terrorism Expedition Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal.
He and two other soldiers were killed in Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan.
McGill was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group out of Middletown, Rhode Island.
His decorations include: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, Special Forces Tab, Global War on Terrorism Expedition Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal.
US Army: Staff Sergeant Liam J. Nevins
Staff Sergeant Liam J. Nevins, thirty-two from Denver, Colorado, died on September 21.
He and two other soldiers were killed in Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan.
It was his fourth tour of duty between Afghanistan and Iraq.
Nevins was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group out of Watkins, Colorado.
He and two other soldiers were killed in Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan.
It was his fourth tour of duty between Afghanistan and Iraq.
Nevins was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group out of Watkins, Colorado.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Hostage Situation in Kenya has Ended
Officials in Kenya have announced that the hostage situation in the Westgate Mall is over. The mall was attacked, on Saturday, by Al Shabaab militants.
The Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government in The Office of the President made the announcement on Twitter saying, "Our forces are combing the mall floor by floor looking for anyone left behind. We believe all hostages have been released."
Monday saw Kenyan troops continue to force their way into the remainder of the mall, going room by room to remove the terrorists. Their efforts were slowed with concern for the safety of hostages. Smoke rose from the building as the militants lit fires to try and further slow the soldiers progress.
Earlier Monday, the death toll had been lowered to sixty-two, with sixty-three missing. It is not yet clear if the sixty-three have been accounted for.
Amina Mohamed, the Kenyan foreign minister, announced that several of the terrorists were foreigners. She stated that there were at least "two Americans" and "a Brit" amongst their number. General Julius Karangi, chief of the Kenya Defense Forces, also stated that the terrorists were a "multinational collection from all over the world", but did not give specifics.
The Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government in The Office of the President made the announcement on Twitter saying, "Our forces are combing the mall floor by floor looking for anyone left behind. We believe all hostages have been released."
Monday saw Kenyan troops continue to force their way into the remainder of the mall, going room by room to remove the terrorists. Their efforts were slowed with concern for the safety of hostages. Smoke rose from the building as the militants lit fires to try and further slow the soldiers progress.
Earlier Monday, the death toll had been lowered to sixty-two, with sixty-three missing. It is not yet clear if the sixty-three have been accounted for.
Amina Mohamed, the Kenyan foreign minister, announced that several of the terrorists were foreigners. She stated that there were at least "two Americans" and "a Brit" amongst their number. General Julius Karangi, chief of the Kenya Defense Forces, also stated that the terrorists were a "multinational collection from all over the world", but did not give specifics.
Court in Egypt Bans Muslim Brotherhood
An Egyptian court banned the Muslim Brotherhood from being involved in politics, on Monday.
It also ordered the seizure of any and all assets belonging to the group.
The court did not provide a reason as to why the decision had been made.
However, the Brotherhood has been accused of helping in terrorist activities against the state.
Many of the groups' leaders have already been arrested, over the past weeks.
Their remaining leadership decried the act as a "totalitarian decision".
Being banned is nothing new for the group.
Until former president Morsi made the group legal, they had been banned since being formed eighty-five years ago.
It also ordered the seizure of any and all assets belonging to the group.
The court did not provide a reason as to why the decision had been made.
However, the Brotherhood has been accused of helping in terrorist activities against the state.
Many of the groups' leaders have already been arrested, over the past weeks.
Their remaining leadership decried the act as a "totalitarian decision".
Being banned is nothing new for the group.
Until former president Morsi made the group legal, they had been banned since being formed eighty-five years ago.
Funeral Bombing Kills 16 in Iraq
Sixteen people were killed when two bombs exploded at a funeral in Adhamiya, Iraq.
Another thirty people were injured by the blasts, on Monday.
Witnesses said that the second blast occurred as people rushed to the aid of victims of the first explosion.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
This was the third time in three days that bombings targeted funerals in the Baghdad area.
Another thirty people were injured by the blasts, on Monday.
Witnesses said that the second blast occurred as people rushed to the aid of victims of the first explosion.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
This was the third time in three days that bombings targeted funerals in the Baghdad area.
Usagi Kills 25 in China
Typhoon Usagi killed twenty-five people dead as it made it's way into China.
Ten of the deaths happened in Shanwei, with the rest spread around the rest of Guangdong province.
Nearly a quarter of a million people were evacuated and more than seven thousand homes destroyed by Usagi.
Rescue crews searched through rubble for survivors, in several parts of Guangdong.
The storm continues to make it's way further into China, slowly losing strength.
Ten of the deaths happened in Shanwei, with the rest spread around the rest of Guangdong province.
Nearly a quarter of a million people were evacuated and more than seven thousand homes destroyed by Usagi.
Rescue crews searched through rubble for survivors, in several parts of Guangdong.
The storm continues to make it's way further into China, slowly losing strength.
US Army: Specialist James T. Wickliff-Chacin
Specialist James T. Wickliff-Chacin, twenty-two of Edmond, Oklahoma, died on September 20 at Brooke Army Center in San Antonio, Texas.
He was wounded by an improvised explosive device, in Pul-E-Alam, Afghanistan, on August 12.
Wickliff-Chacin was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team out of Fort Stewart, Georgia.
He was wounded by an improvised explosive device, in Pul-E-Alam, Afghanistan, on August 12.
Wickliff-Chacin was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team out of Fort Stewart, Georgia.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Roads First Focus of Colorado Rebuilding
Colorado continues to clean up from the deadly floods, that struck a week and a half ago.
Many residential areas are still just working on finding out how bad the damage is.
Nearly two thousand homes and more than two hundred business were destroyed, while over sixteen thousand homes and almost eight hundred business were damaged.
All told damages in Colorado are estimated at more than two billion dollars.
For now, the government is focusing on repairing and rebuilding Colorado's mountain highways.
Hundreds of miles of roadway and some sixty bridges were damaged or destroyed, making
travel still very difficult.
Several towns remain cut off, with no road access anymore, while others only have access through mountain passes that will close in the winter.
Farmers further east are all facing transportation problems, as damaged or destroyed bridges were how they got their harvest off the farms.
Towards aiding both those issues state highway crews are already at work repairing and rebuilding roadways, as quickly as possible.
The Colorado National Guard has hundreds of troops helping the effort.
Many residential areas are still just working on finding out how bad the damage is.
Nearly two thousand homes and more than two hundred business were destroyed, while over sixteen thousand homes and almost eight hundred business were damaged.
All told damages in Colorado are estimated at more than two billion dollars.
For now, the government is focusing on repairing and rebuilding Colorado's mountain highways.
Hundreds of miles of roadway and some sixty bridges were damaged or destroyed, making
travel still very difficult.
Several towns remain cut off, with no road access anymore, while others only have access through mountain passes that will close in the winter.
Farmers further east are all facing transportation problems, as damaged or destroyed bridges were how they got their harvest off the farms.
Towards aiding both those issues state highway crews are already at work repairing and rebuilding roadways, as quickly as possible.
The Colorado National Guard has hundreds of troops helping the effort.
2 Colorado Firefighters Injured
Two firefighters from the Poudre Fire Authority were injured early Sunday morning.
Firefighters responded to a two alarm fire in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The injuries occurred when two firefighters fell through the loft area, of the building.
One of them was treated on the scene and released, while the other was taken to Medical Center of the Rockies with minor injuries.
Firefighters responded to a two alarm fire in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The injuries occurred when two firefighters fell through the loft area, of the building.
One of them was treated on the scene and released, while the other was taken to Medical Center of the Rockies with minor injuries.
Switzerland Votes to Keep Military Draft
Seventy-three percent of Swiss voters said no to removing the military draft, on Sunday.
All of the countries twenty-three canons voted to keep the draft.
Swiss law requires all men from eighteen to thirty-four to take part in the military.
After five months of basic training they are required to serve for nineteen days every year.
The draft keeps Switzerland's military at one hundred and fifty thousand strong.
Many Swiss believe that the draft is what holds their nation together, despite it's four official languages.
All of the countries twenty-three canons voted to keep the draft.
Swiss law requires all men from eighteen to thirty-four to take part in the military.
After five months of basic training they are required to serve for nineteen days every year.
The draft keeps Switzerland's military at one hundred and fifty thousand strong.
Many Swiss believe that the draft is what holds their nation together, despite it's four official languages.
German Elections See Merkel and The CDU Victorious
Germans went to the polls on Sunday and mostly voted to keep the current leaders in control.
Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union came out very strong, taking forty-two percent of the votes, and giving Merkel her third term as Chancellor.
Expectations are that they will form a coalition with the Social Democrats, the next biggest pro Euro party, who took twenty-six perecent.
However the Alternative for Germany party, which has an anti Euro stance, also gained some ground.
They knocked Merkel's current allies, the Free Democratic Party, out of the Bundestag, but failed to gain a place in Parliament for themselves, with only four percent of the votes.
This marks the first time since the end of World War II that the FDP will not be present in the national government.
Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union came out very strong, taking forty-two percent of the votes, and giving Merkel her third term as Chancellor.
Expectations are that they will form a coalition with the Social Democrats, the next biggest pro Euro party, who took twenty-six perecent.
However the Alternative for Germany party, which has an anti Euro stance, also gained some ground.
They knocked Merkel's current allies, the Free Democratic Party, out of the Bundestag, but failed to gain a place in Parliament for themselves, with only four percent of the votes.
This marks the first time since the end of World War II that the FDP will not be present in the national government.
68 Dead in Westgate Mall Shooting in Nairobi
A hostage situation is still ongoing at the Westgate mall, in Nairobi, Kenya.
Sixty-eight people have died as a result of the terrorist attack, carried out by Al Shabaab militants, on Saturday.
Kenyan military forces continued to converge on the mall, on Sunday.
They say they now have the remaining militants surrounded in a grocery store, and that they will be ending the situation as soon as possible.
It is unclear how many hostages they have, but officials say that they have been able to rescue most of them.
The attack has been felt internationally, as the dead come from many nations.
Citizens from Australia, Canada, China, France, Ghana, India, the Netherlands, and the UK are among the victims.
An American was among the wounded, but none were killed.
Sixty-eight people have died as a result of the terrorist attack, carried out by Al Shabaab militants, on Saturday.
Kenyan military forces continued to converge on the mall, on Sunday.
They say they now have the remaining militants surrounded in a grocery store, and that they will be ending the situation as soon as possible.
It is unclear how many hostages they have, but officials say that they have been able to rescue most of them.
The attack has been felt internationally, as the dead come from many nations.
Citizens from Australia, Canada, China, France, Ghana, India, the Netherlands, and the UK are among the victims.
An American was among the wounded, but none were killed.
2 US Navy Members Missing After Helicopter Crashes in The Red Sea
A US Navy MH-60S Knighthawk crashed into the Red Sea, on Sunday.
Three of the five crew members were rescued from the sea and are in stable condition.
Neither of the other two have been found and are listed as missing.
Airplanes, helicopters, and six ships searched through the rest of Sunday and into Monday, looking for the missing two crew members.
The helicopter was part of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6.
Three of the five crew members were rescued from the sea and are in stable condition.
Neither of the other two have been found and are listed as missing.
Airplanes, helicopters, and six ships searched through the rest of Sunday and into Monday, looking for the missing two crew members.
The helicopter was part of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6.
IDF Soldier Killed by Sniper in Hebron
A soldier of the Israeli Defense Forces was shot and killed, on Sunday.
He was on patrol in Hebron when he was shot in the neck by a sniper.
By the time he reached the hospital he had died from his wound.
The IDF identified the slain soldier as Sergeant Gabriel Kobi, 20, from Tirat HaCarmel.
The Fatah's Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, a Palestinian terrorist group, claimed responsibility for his murder.
He was on patrol in Hebron when he was shot in the neck by a sniper.
By the time he reached the hospital he had died from his wound.
The IDF identified the slain soldier as Sergeant Gabriel Kobi, 20, from Tirat HaCarmel.
The Fatah's Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, a Palestinian terrorist group, claimed responsibility for his murder.
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