Israel Responds to Gaza Rocket Attacks

Monday morning saw a series of rockets come out of Gaza and strike into Israel.

Israeli Defense Forces were quickly dispatched and retaliated against launch sites.

The Israeli government believes that the Islamic Jihad is responsible for the attack.

They chided Hamas for not being able to control it's own territory, and reminded them that they are responsible for maintaining the truce.

Palestinian leaders decried the "Israeli aggression" and avoided mentioning the rockets launched out of Gaza.

Pakistan Considering Treason Charges Against Musharraf

Pervez Musharraf

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced on Monday that the Pakistani government agrees with the supreme court's decision that Pervez Musharraf committed treason.

While running the country, Musharraf declared a state of emergency and suspended the constitution, in 2007.

The Supreme Court can't try him for treason, only the federal government can do so.

At this point, the government has not pressed charges, but they are considering doing so.

They are currently weighing the political risks of doing so, especially deciding if the military will take offense to their former head being tried for treason.

East Peak Fire 10% Contained

Good news came from near Walsenburg, Colorado as it was announced that the East Peak Fire has reached ten percent containment.

Thirteen buildings have been lost to the blaze, nine of them homes.

The fire, which began on Wednesday near La Veta, Colorado, has burnt over nine thousand acres.

It tore through the Spanish Peaks Boy Scout Ranch, chasing Scouts out of the camp.

Twenty more homes are on mandatory evacuation, while more than five hundred are on standby, including the entire town of Walsenburg.

Air support is aiding ground based fire fighters in battling the blaze.

West Fork Fire Over 110 Square Miles

The West Fork Fire has burnt over seventy thousand acres of land, or one hundred and ten square miles.

All four hundred residents have been forced to leave South Fork, Colorado as the fire continues it's march.

More than six hundred fire fighters, aided by aircraft, are battling the flames, with more on the way.

A Type 1 Incident Team took over command of firefighting efforts, on Saturday.

Lightning initially started the blaze on June 5, but winds over the last few days spread the fire very rapidly.

Hopes are that the winds will slow, on Tuesday.

Until then firefighting efforts are focused on keeping any homes or buildings from being lost.

West Nile Virus Detected in Longmont

West Nile Virus is already appearing in Colorado, this summer.

Health officials in Longmont detected it in five different locations.

They quickly moved to eradicate it, but will continue testing.

The virus can be quite deadly for animals and humans.

Officials advise the public to keep an eye out for standing water.

6 Lebanese Soldiers Killed in Sidon Clash

Six Lebanese soldiers were killed and more wounded, in Sidon, on Sunday.

Gunmen attacked a military checkpoint, outside of the city with machine guns and rockets.

Government officials blame the attack on Sunni radicals.

The attack was just the latest proof that Lebanon can not escape the spill over from the Syrian civil war.

Taliban Kills International Climbers in Himalayas

Militants attacked a base camp for tourists preparing to climb the Himalayas, in Pakistan.

Gunmen opened fire on the camp, killing nine foreigners and their guide.

The foreigners were comprised of one American, two Chinese, one Lithuanian, one Nepalese, one Slovakian, and three Ukrainians.

A spokesman for the Taliban claimed the attack was carried out by the terrorist group.

Papoose Fire Forces Evacuations in Colorado

Officials are ordering evacuations due to the Papoose Fire, in Colorado.

Burning over twenty thousand acres, the fire has not burnt any buildings, but fears are it may soon.

Hermit Lakes and San Juan Ranch campgrounds have been ordered evacuated, due to the approaching flames.

Worries are that the town of Creede may also be ordered to evacuate, but so far they have not been told to do so.

West Fork Fire Continues Expansion

The West Fork Fire has burned over fifty-five thousand acres.

All four hundred residents have been forced to leave South Fork, Colorado as the fire continues it's march.

Several hundred fire fighters, aided by aircraft, are battling the flames.

A Type 1 Incident Team took over command of firefighting efforts, on Saturday.

Lightning initially started the blaze on June 5, but recent winds spread the fire very rapidly.

Texas A&M Collapse Injures 4

Four construction workers were injured when the frame of a barn collapsed, on Saturday.

The accident happened on a Texas A&M campus.

An equestrian complex is being built, and one of the barn's frames collapsed.

Pictures showed the twisted metal sticking up into the air.