Friday, August 9, 2013

3 Missing After Plane Crashes Into 2 Connecticut Homes

Three people are missing, and presumed dead, after a small plane crashed into a Connecticut suburb.

The Rockwell International Turbo Commander 690B struck two homes, lighting them both on fire.

Two children were inside one of the homes and they are not accounted for, nor is the plane's pilot.

Governor Daniel Malloy mentioned that there may have been another two people aboard the plane, but their presence has not been confirmed.

The FAA and NTSB will investigate the crash, once the recovery effort is complete.

Military Plane Belonging to Ethiopia Crashes in Mogadishu

Four people were killed when their airplane crashed and burst into flames in Mogadishu, on Friday.

The plane was an Ethiopian military transport, with a crew of six, bringing in weapons and ammunition for the peace keeping force.

Somalian authorities have shut down the airport, while the fire is put out, an investigation is made, and the pieces of the plane are cleared from the airport.

At this time there is no word on what may have caused the plane to burst into flames or why it crashed.

Morsi Supporters Renew Protest in Egypt

Thousands of Egyptians protested in Cairo and other cities, once again demanding that former president Morsi be brought back to power.

In Fayoum, security forces used tear gas to separate fights between Morsi's supporters and his opponents.

Twelve people were injured there, including five police officers.

Four people were injured in Gharbiya, in clashes there, where police arrested thirteen Morsi supporters.

The main protest took place at the Rabaa camp, in northeast Cairo, where security forces have told them to leave.

There was no violence at Rabaa, on Friday, but the city is holding it's breath waiting for it to begin.

Drone Strike From Israel Kills 5 Militants in Egypt

According to Egyptian sources, an Israeli drone made an air strike into the Sinai, on Friday.

They also say that it was in conjunction with the Egyptian military.

A rocket launcher was destroyed and five militants were killed, in the strike.

Israel had no comment about the incident, neither confirming or denying that it even occurred, let alone any involvement.

Quetta Shooting Leaves 9 Dead in Pakistan

Nine people were killed and ten wounded in a shooting in Quetta, Pakistan, on Friday.

Four gunmen opened fire on worshipers as they left Eid prayers at a Sunni mosque.

Authorities believe that a former provincial minister may have been the target, as he had been attending prayers there.

The gunmen got away before security forces arrived.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.