Car Bombs Kill 45 in Iraq

Forty-five people were killed in three car bombings, on Sunday, in Iraq.

The worst bombing happened at a popular cafe frequented by teens and twenties, in Amil.

Thirty-five were killed and forty-five wounded, in the Shiite town.

In north Baghdad, a car bomb blew outside a police officer's home, killing seven and wounding six.

Two police officers and a council member were killed by a suicide car bombing, which injured another twenty.

No one claimed responsibility for any of the attacks.

Nearly four hundred have been killed, in Iraq, during October.

State of Emergency Called in New South Wales Due to Fires

A state of emergency has been declared for New South Wales.

The state, like much of Australia, is dealing with sever fire situations.

A declaration of emergency gives extra powers to fire crews, including calling mandatory evacuations and being able to shut off power and gas.

Concerns are growing that three major fires could combine and threaten Sydney, which is already dealing with smoke from the fires.

One person has been killed and two have been seriously injured by the flames.

More than two hundred homes have been lost, in the state.

US Army: Sergeant Lyle D. Turnbull

Sergeant Lyle D. Turnbull, thirty-one of Norfolk, Virginia, died on October 18.

A medical emergency occurred while he was at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

Turnbull was assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 11th Signal Brigade out of Fort Hood, Texas.

San Antonio Gun Rights Activist Hold Rally Outside of The Alamo

Hundreds of gun rights activists rallied outside of The Alamo, on Saturday.

Most of them were from San Antonio.

The rally was held as a reminder to Texans that they have the legal right to bear long guns in public, as long as they don't do so in a threatening way.

San Antonio police were present, as the city has a law against open carry, but did not interfere with the gathering.

Oil Train Derails and Explodes in Alberta

An oil train derailed and exploded in Alberta, early Saturday morning.

Thirteen cars, four bearing petroleum crude oil and nine carrying liquified petroleum gas, came off the rails.

Fire quickly spread on both sides of the tracks and the Yellowhead Highway.

The nearby town of Gainford was evacuated as precaution.

Firefighters have contained the flames and saved the town.

Canada's Transportation Safety Board is investigating what caused the accident.

58 Injured in Train Crash in Argentina

Fifty-eight people were injured in a train crash in Buenos Aires, Saturday morning.

The train failed to come to a stop at the end of the line, crashing into a station.

Passengers were injured by the impact of the crash, while those waiting to board were hurt by flying glass and other shrapnel.

An angry mob formed and began attacking the train, forcing police to rescue the injured driver.

Riot police arrived and cleared the station of rioters.

Officials have ordered a full investigation of the accident.

Fifty-two people were killed when a train did the exact same thing, in February 2012.

Plane Crash in Belgium Kills 11

Eleven people were killed when their plane crashed near Marchovelette, Belgium.

The plane was carrying a pilot and ten parachutist when it crashed ten minutes after takeoff.

Witnesses say that the right wing of the plane came off and seconds later there was an explosion.

Mere seconds after that the plane had hit the ground.

Three of the parachutists were able to get out and open their chutes, but not in time to save their lives.

A full investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.

Rome Protests Reach 50,000

At least fifty thousand people marched through Rome, on Saturday.

The protesters began at Piazza San Giovanni and then made their way through the streets.

They were protesting austerity measures, which the government has carried out.

Protesters are demanding that the government supply every citizen with a job and housing.

Four thousand police were on hand, to keep an eye on things.

Police officials said that tear gas, rocks, chains, and other objects were confiscated from protesters.

Thousands Protest in Romania

Thousands of Romanians protested on Saturday.

They are unhappy over the presence of two foreign companies, who are looking for natural resources.

Protesters waved signs and Romanian flags and brought livestock to help block the places where the companies are searching.

Chevron, from the US, is searching for shale gas, while Canadian Gabriel Resources are looking for gold.

Romania's government approved both companies searches in order to boost the poor economy.

However, the people are upset about the companies being foreign as well as fears over the environmental impact of the mining and drilling.

Al Shabaab Suicide Bombing in Somalia Kills 16

Sixteen people were killed and thirty injured when a suicide bomber struck in Somalia.

The bomber targeted a popular tea shop in Beledweyne.

Among the dead were African Union troops.

Soldiers from Ethiopia and Dijibouti are present in the town.

Al Shabaab claimed the attack, and said that the troops were the target.

They pledged to continue their attacks until all foreign troops leave.