North Korea Pulls 2 Missiles From Coast

Musudan missiles on parade

North Korea has moved two of their Musudan missiles away from the coast.

At this point, it is unclear where they are moving them to.

Some analysts see this as a suggestion that North Korea is beginning to back down from their hostility.

However, others point out that they could just be repositioning them.

Either way, North Korea still has at least two more Musudan and seven TEL missiles along the coast.

17 Pakistanis Killed in 2 Political Bombings

Seventeen people were killed in two separate political bombings, in Pakistan, on Tuesday.

A suicide bomber riding a motorcycle detonated his vest near a vehicle carrying a leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam.

Twelve people were killed and thirty-five injured in that attack.

Five people were killed when a roadside bomb struck the vehicle carrying one of the Pakistan People's Party leaders.

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attacks, continuing their campaign to attempt to disrupt upcoming elections.

Over the last month they have killed more than one hundred people in politically motivated attacks.

Pakistan's election, which is to be held on May 11, is the first ever transition between civilian governments and the Taliban has declared it to be "un-Islamic".

Gas Tanker Explodes in Mexico Killing 20

A natural gas tanker crashed and exploded in Ecatepec, Mexico, early Tuesday morning.

The explosion ripped through nearby homes, destroying them, causing multiples fires in the area, which lit cars and more houses ablaze.

Twenty people have been killed and thirty-three were injured by the blasts and fires.

That number could go up, as emergency personnel search through the rubble.

Medical officials are considering air lifting some of the most seriously burned to Texas, for treatment.

The driver of the tanker was pulling two tanks of gas, and is under arrest at a hospital.

Authorities are investigating to determine if he will be charged with manslaughter.

Mayon Volcano Erupts Killing 5 in Philippines

Twenty-seven people were hiking on Mayon volcano in the Philippines when it erupted, Tuesday morning.

A sixteen hundred foot tall plume of smoke and ash flew out of the volcano throwing boulders, stones, and rocks around.

Five of the hikers were killed and another five injured, when they were struck by debris.

Four of the dead were German tourists.

After the explosion, a four mile "danger zone" was evacuated from around the volcano.

US Army: First Lieutenant Brandon J. Landrum

First Lieutenant Brandon J. Landrum, twenty-six of Lawton, Oklahoma, died on May 4.

He and four others were killed when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device, near Maiwand, Afghanistan.

It was his second tour of duty, between Afghanistan and Iraq.

Landrum was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division out of Fort Bliss, Texas.

Among his completed courses were: Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course and Airborne School.

His decorations include: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Afghan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, NATO Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge.

US Army: Staff Sergeant Francis G. Phillips IV

Staff Sergeant Francis G. Phillips IV, twenty-eight of Meridian, New York, died on May 4.

He and four others were killed when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device, near Maiwand, Afghanistan.

It was his fourth tour, between Afghanistan and Iraq.

Phillips was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division out of Fort Bliss, Texas.

His decorations include: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with Valor, Army Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Afghan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, NATO Medal, Expert Infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Combat Infantryman Badge.

US Army: Specialist Kevin Cardoza

Specialist Kevin Cardoza, nineteen of Mercedes, Texas, died on May 4.

He and four others were killed when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device, near Maiwand, Afghanistan.

Cardoza was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division out of Fort Bliss, Texas.

His decorations include: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, NATO Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge.

US Army: Specialist Thomas P. Murach

Specialist Thomas P. Murach, twenty-two of Meridian, Idaho, died on May 4.

He and four others were killed when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device, near Maiwand, Afghanistan.
 
Murach was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division out of Fort Bliss, Texas.

His decorations include: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, NATO Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge.

US Army: Specialist Brandon J. Prescott

Specialist Brandon J. Prescott, twenty-four of Bend, Oregon, died on May 4.

He and four others were killed when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device, near Maiwand, Afghanistan.

Prescott was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division out of Fort Bliss, Texas.

His decorations include: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with Valor, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal with a Campaign Star, NATO Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge.

USMC: Corporal David M. Sonka

Corporal David M. Sonka, twenty-three of Parker, Colorado, died on May 4.

He and another Marine were killed when their unit was attacked in the Farah province of Afghanistan.

It was his second deployment overseas.

Sonka was assigned to the 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.