Afghanistan Provincial Governor Killed by Microphone Bomb

An Afghan provincial governor was assassinated, on Tuesday morning, as he spoke at a mosque in Logar province.

A bomb had been hidden in the microphone and exploded as he began to talk.

Fifteen people, who were nearby, were injured in the blast.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Forty-seven year old Arsala Jamal, a Canadian citizen, had held several positions in the Afghan government.

As governor he had been trying to lessen the Taliban's influence, in the province.

He had survived four previous attacks on his life and was a strong ally of President Hamid Karzai.

99 Killed in Philippines Quake

A 7.2 earthquake struck the Philippines on Tuesday morning.

Initially the government had said there was only minor damage and no injuries, however that quickly changed.

Ninety-nine deaths have been confirmed due to the earthquake.

Two hundred and seventy-six others were injured, mostly by falling objects.

Buildings and roads were destroyed and landslides also caused major damage to various areas.

Massive search and rescue efforts are underway to search for more people trapped under rubble.

Both Bohol and Cebu have been listed as being in a state of calamity.

US Army: Staff Sergeant Patrick H. Quinn

Staff Sergeant Patrick H. Quinn, twenty-six of Quarryville, Pennsylvania, died on October 13.

He was killed in combat, in Paktika province, Afghanistan.

Quinn was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group out of Fort Carson, Colorado.

Among his completed courses were: Northern Warfare Course, Combatives Level 2, Combat Life Saver Course, Warrior Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, Basic Military Mountaineering School, Airborne School, Special Forces Qualification Course.

His decorations include: Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, NATO Medal, four Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, two Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, Global War on Terror Service Medal, two NonCommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons, Special Forces Tab, Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge.