Terrorist attacks killed thirty-five and injured one hundred and sixty-three, in Iraq, on Sunday.
A dual bombing, at a Shiite mosque in New Baghdad, killed seven and wounded thirteen.
One soldier was killed and three civilians injured when a bomb exploded in Kirkuk.
In Seliekh, a suicide bomber killed twelve and injured twenty-five.
Another dual bombing, this time at an elementary school in Tal-Afar, killed fifteen and wounded one hundred and twenty-two.
No one has claimed responsibility for any of the attacks.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
5 ISAF Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
Five members of The International Security Assistance Force were killed in Afghanistan, on Sunday.
Four of them were killed in combat with enemy forces.
The fifth was killed by a security guard, in an incident which is under investigation.
NATO did not yet release the nationality of the slain soldiers.
Four of them were killed in combat with enemy forces.
The fifth was killed by a security guard, in an incident which is under investigation.
NATO did not yet release the nationality of the slain soldiers.
China Beings Coastal Evacuations as Fitow Approaches
China began evacuating low lying regions along the coast of Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.
Typhoon Fitow is approaching and officials are expecting the storm to make landfall early Monday.
Three hundred and thirty thousand people have been evacuated and sixty-five thousand fishing boats were called in.
Fitow is expected to bring storm surges as high as thirty feet.
The storm is the twenty-third typhoon to hit China, this year.
Typhoon Fitow is approaching and officials are expecting the storm to make landfall early Monday.
Three hundred and thirty thousand people have been evacuated and sixty-five thousand fishing boats were called in.
Fitow is expected to bring storm surges as high as thirty feet.
The storm is the twenty-third typhoon to hit China, this year.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Tornado in Nebraska Injures 15
Fifteen people were injured when a tornado struck Wayne, Nebraska, on Friday night.
Ten homes and twenty-seven business were damaged by the twister.
Governor Dave Heineman declared the area a disaster.
Four other tornadoes struck north east Nebraska, while a sixth tornado struck in Iowa.
No major damage or injuries were reported from any of them.
Ten homes and twenty-seven business were damaged by the twister.
Governor Dave Heineman declared the area a disaster.
Four other tornadoes struck north east Nebraska, while a sixth tornado struck in Iowa.
No major damage or injuries were reported from any of them.
US SEAL Teams Raid Libya and Somalia
Two US SEAL teams made raids in Libya and Somalia, on Saturday.
In Libya, a SEAL team was able to successfully capture Anas al Liby, a leader in Al Qaeda.
Liby is thought to be the man who organized attacks on US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, in 1998.
The other team made a move to grab an Al Shabaab leader in Barawe, Somalia.
They were repelled by heave fire, from Al Shabaab forces.
According to US sources, the SEAL team was unsuccessful in the capture, but was able to kill the leader.
Where as Al Shabaab says that they did lose a fighter, but he was not the leader.
Al Shabaab also claims to have killed at least one of the "invaders" and wounded four more.
In Libya, a SEAL team was able to successfully capture Anas al Liby, a leader in Al Qaeda.
Liby is thought to be the man who organized attacks on US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, in 1998.
The other team made a move to grab an Al Shabaab leader in Barawe, Somalia.
They were repelled by heave fire, from Al Shabaab forces.
According to US sources, the SEAL team was unsuccessful in the capture, but was able to kill the leader.
Where as Al Shabaab says that they did lose a fighter, but he was not the leader.
Al Shabaab also claims to have killed at least one of the "invaders" and wounded four more.
Terrorism Kills 80 in Iraq
Eighty people were killed in terrorist acts, on Saturday, in Iraq.
The biggest attack occurred at a bridge between Adhamiya and Kadhamiya, when a suicide bomber struck a Shiite procession.
Fifty-one people were killed and one hundred and nine injured by that single bomb.
Several fires were started by the explosion, but they were eventually controlled.
At a cafe in Balad, sixteen were killed and thirty wounded by a suicide bomber.
Another cafe, in Baya, was struck with bomb, killing three and wounding fifteen.
In Yusufiya, a bomb killed three.
Two shootings and a bombing left seven dead in Mosul, including two members of the press.
The biggest attack occurred at a bridge between Adhamiya and Kadhamiya, when a suicide bomber struck a Shiite procession.
Fifty-one people were killed and one hundred and nine injured by that single bomb.
Several fires were started by the explosion, but they were eventually controlled.
At a cafe in Balad, sixteen were killed and thirty wounded by a suicide bomber.
Another cafe, in Baya, was struck with bomb, killing three and wounding fifteen.
In Yusufiya, a bomb killed three.
Two shootings and a bombing left seven dead in Mosul, including two members of the press.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Man Set on Fire in DC
Emergency crews responded to the National Mall, in DC, on Friday.They were called due to a man being on fire.
Witnesses say that he dowsed himself with gasoline and then lit himself on fire.
The man was airlifted to a hospital and is in critical condition.
It happened near the National Air and Space Museum.
No motive is known, at this time, and the incident is under investigation.
Italy's Senate Moves Toward Stripping Berlusconi of His Seat
Friday saw the next step of stripping Silvio Berlusconi of his seat in the Italian senate take place.
Two months ago, Berlusconi was convicted of tax fraud, and that conviction led to today's vote.
Friday's vote was only done by a special panel, but now it will move to a vote from the entire senate.
In an attempt to avoid Friday's vote, Berlusconi had tried to bring down the government and force new elections, but his move failed.
The former prime minister controls the People of Freedom Party, however, if expelled from the Senate he may also face a ban from politics.
On October 15, Berlusconi begins his one year sentence, for the tax fraud, though it most likely will only consist of house arrest.
Two months ago, Berlusconi was convicted of tax fraud, and that conviction led to today's vote.
Friday's vote was only done by a special panel, but now it will move to a vote from the entire senate.
In an attempt to avoid Friday's vote, Berlusconi had tried to bring down the government and force new elections, but his move failed.
The former prime minister controls the People of Freedom Party, however, if expelled from the Senate he may also face a ban from politics.
On October 15, Berlusconi begins his one year sentence, for the tax fraud, though it most likely will only consist of house arrest.
Riots in Kenya Leave 4 Dead
Four people are dead after riots broke out in Mombasa, Kenya, on Friday.
They were sparked Thursday night when Sheik Ibrahim Ismail, a radical cleric linked to Al Shabaab, and three others were killed in a drive by shooting.
Friday morning, Muslims began building barricades in the streets and attacking Christian buildings.
Mombasa's Salvation Army Worship Center was set on fire as were several cars.
Police attempted to regain the streets, but were forced to retreat from the hail of bottles, bricks, stones, and objects on fire.
Military forces were called in and they were able to reestablish control, after a few short fire fights.
They were sparked Thursday night when Sheik Ibrahim Ismail, a radical cleric linked to Al Shabaab, and three others were killed in a drive by shooting.
Friday morning, Muslims began building barricades in the streets and attacking Christian buildings.
Mombasa's Salvation Army Worship Center was set on fire as were several cars.
Police attempted to regain the streets, but were forced to retreat from the hail of bottles, bricks, stones, and objects on fire.
Military forces were called in and they were able to reestablish control, after a few short fire fights.
4 Killed in Cairo Clashes
Clashes erupted once again in Alexandria, Cairo, and other Egyptian cities.
In Cairo, four people were killed and at least forty injured in Friday's violence.
Supporters of the former president and backers of the new government began the fighting.
Security forces then broke up the two groups.
However in Cairo, the Morsi supporters charged security forces who fired tear gas and live rounds at protesters.
The Muslim Brotherhood has called for a full rebellion and told soldiers to mutiny and join their cause.
In Cairo, four people were killed and at least forty injured in Friday's violence.
Supporters of the former president and backers of the new government began the fighting.
Security forces then broke up the two groups.
However in Cairo, the Morsi supporters charged security forces who fired tear gas and live rounds at protesters.
The Muslim Brotherhood has called for a full rebellion and told soldiers to mutiny and join their cause.
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