F16 Crashes in Arizona

An F16 crashed just outside of Luke Air Force Base, in Arizona.

Neither of the pilots was harmed in the accident, as they were able to eject from the aircraft.

One of the pilots was a trainee, while the other was the instructor.

The Air Force is investigating the cause of the crash.

Train Carrying Hazardous Materials Derails

A train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Calgary, Alberta, Thursday morning.

Six cars of the train derailed and partially fell through a bridge.

Five of those cars were carrying a flammable liquid that may have been diesel fuel, while the sixth was empty.

Luckily no leaks were reported and all of the cars remained upright.

Crews are working to ensure the bridge does not collapse any further, sending the train further down into the river.

Once that is accomplished they will work to recover the rail cars.

Officials believe that the bridge was damaged in last week's flooding.

However, they did state that the bridge had been inspected on Saturday and the tracks on Monday.

Student Protest Turns Violent in Chile

What started as peaceful protests turned into violent clashes, in Santiago, Chile.

High school students staged a sit in, at their schools, as a political protest demanding education reforms.

Early Thursday morning, police raided the schools, arresting one hundred and twenty-two people.

Soon after violence broke out in the streets as thousands formed mobs and began rioting.

The mob threw stones and Molotov cocktails at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons.

At least ten police officers and unknown civilians were injured before order was restored.

Elbegdorj Wins Reelection in Mongolia

Tsakhia Elbegdorj won his reelection bid in Mongolia, and will maintain his Presidency.

Elbegdorj took just over fifty percent of the vote.

He beat out former wrestling champ Badmaanyambuu Bat-Erdene and Health Minister and former doctor Natsag Udval for the win.

Bat-Erdene took nearly forty-two percent, while Udval took six and a half.

With Elbegrodj's win the Democratic Party maintains it's holds on all major political offices, at least until parliamentary elections in 2016.

Manhunt Underway for Escaped Inmate Who Stole Firetruck

A manhunt is underway for an escaped convict in Oklahoma and Missouri.

Adam J. Holder escaped from the John H. L. Lilley correctional facility in Boley, Oklahoma, early Wednesday morning.

He then proceeded steal a fire truck from the nearby fire house.

Holder drove onto the H.E. Baily Turnpike, and told the gate keeper that he was delivering the truck to a fire department in Missouri.

The gate keeper was suspicious so called the police after Holder had gone through.

Holder was serving fifteen years for convictions that include: auto theft, concealing stolen property, possession of a controlled substance (meth), possession of a stolen vehicle, and second degree burglary.

Texas Abortion Bill Delayed by Senator's Filibuster

Texas state Senator Wendy Davis filibustered for ten hours, as she did her best to block an abortion limiting law from being voted on.

Her best was enough, for now.

The bill will be back, as soon as the Texas senate meets again, and will be passed, as the number of votes needed are clearly there.

It was passed by the Texas house, on Monday.

The senate previously passed it, but the house made one addition, requiring the second vote from the Senate.

Davis objected to a ban on abortions after twenty wees into the pregnancy.

Such a limit has already been passed by twelve states.

Some political analysts are of the opinion that Davis made her filibuster for no other reason than to gain notice for herself, on the national stage.

Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA and Backs State Rights

In what can be called another victory for state's rights, the Supreme Court struck down DOMA, on Wednesday.

The Defense of Marriage Act, signed by President Clinton, blocked same sex couples from receiving federal benefits.

Supporters of same sex marriage declared the removal of DOMA to be a victory.

However, in a separate ruling, the Court also refused to make a national decision on same sex marriage.

They decided that such actions should be left to the states.

This means that states that have legalized same sex marriage saw their laws supported, while at the same time states which banned same sex marriage were supported as well.

Eiffel Tower Remains Closed

The Eiffel Tower remained closed, on Wednesday, leaving many tourists frustrated.

On Tuesday morning all the employees, of the monument, went on strike.

They are demanding an increase in their wages.

Talks with the unions involved have been underway for awhile now, but the pressure is mounting on the government.

2 Killed in Egyptian Violence as Mass Protests Approach

Two people were killed and over one hundred injured in clashes, in Mansoura, Egypt.

Supporters of President Morsi and members of the opposition fought in the streets, with gun fire being heard.

Mass protests are planned, over the weekend, by the opposition who are demanding that Morsi resign.

With violence becoming more and more regular, throughout the country, the military is threatening to step in.

They have warned both political sides that they will step in to enforce peace, if the two sides can not come to terms.

Such a move could benefit the opposition, as Morsi's supporters might see it as a coup attempt and fight to keep him in power.

9 Killed and 15 Injured in Karachi Bomb Blast

Nine people were killed and fifteen injured when a bomb blew up in Karachi, Pakistan.

Officials believe that the target was senior Judge of Sindh High Court Justice Maqbool Baqar, who was among the injured.

The bomb exploded as his car was passing by.

Wednesday's bombing utilized a motorcycle and a remote detonator.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.