Saturday, November 9, 2013

Colorado Police Looking for Murder Suspect

Police in Colorado are looking for a suspect in a two murder cases.

Saturday morning a man broke into two separate Black Forest homes, leaving two people dead, and a third critically wounded.

According to officials all three victims were shot.

Authorities are listing Kenneth Lankford as a suspect, in both incidents.

No description, beyond the photo, has been released.

Lankford is thought to be driving a red 2002 Honda Odyssey, with Colorado license plate 048GJ.

Anyone who sees Lankford should avoid contact and call 911.

He was apprehended Sunday morning.

Hot Air Balloon Explosion Injures 4 in California

Hot air balloons are common near Temecula
Four people were injured when a hot air balloon exploded, in California.

Saturday's explosion happened near Temecula.

Witnesses say that the balloon had just safely landed when it suddenly exploded.

Three of the six aboard were seriously injured.

Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

Maldives Election Delayed for Third Time

For the third time, the presidential election in the Maldives has been delayed.

On October 7, the supreme court ruled that the September 7 election was invalid, citing irregularities.

Then on October 19, police cancelled the elections, saying not all of the candidates had registered.

Now, on Saturday, the supreme court delayed it yet again, ruling that one of the candidates needed more time to campaign.

These events have happened after former president Mohamed Nasheed looks to be winning the election.

Nasheed was forced from office in February 2012, in what many consider to have been a coup.

He and his supporters accuse the court and police of trying to subvert democracy, again.

The court's decision delays the election six days, despite the fact that the constitution requires a new president by Monday.

10,000 Dead After Haiyan Leaves The Philippines

The death toll from typhoon Haiyan rose dramatically, on Sunday.

Officials in the Philippines are now saying that at least ten thousand were killed by the massive storm.

Tacloban city saw the worst devastation, with nearly the entire city leveled.

A storm surge poured into the city, almost like a tsunami, while category five hurricane winds pounded the area.

Haiyan was the twenty-sixth typhoon to hit the Philippines, in 2013, and one of the strongest storms in history.

Vietnam is now bracing for the storm to hit them, on Sunday night.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Al Shabaab Bombing Kills 11 in Mogadishu

Eleven people were killed and scores were wounded when a car bomb went off in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Friday night's bombing struck outside one of the city's top hotels.

At least one of the dead is a member of parliament.

The bombing is being blamed on Al Shabaab, as they are the most active terrorist group in the region.

Super Typhoon Haiyan Kills 100 in The Philippines

At least one hundred people have been killed, in the Philippines, by super typhoon Haiyan.

Almost the entire city of Tacloban was destroyed by the storm.

Little aid has been able to reach the area around the city, as the storm has kept planes grounded and made waterways impassable for boats.

Tacloban was not the only city damaged, and reports from elsewhere are just coming in, however it definitely seems to have been the hardest hit.

As the storm moves on, officials hope to begin getting aid to those who need it, begin the clean up, and count the dead.

The category 5 storm, has weakened to a category 4, but is expected to regain it's strength before hitting southern China and Vietnam, on Sunday.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Star Wars Episode VII Release Date Announced

An official release date for Star Wars Episode VII has been announced.

On Friday, director JJ Abrams made the announcement.

The as of yet untitled movie, will release on December 18, 2015.

Dismay came from Star Wars fans, who knew May would be the month for the movie, as every other Star Wars film has debuted at sometime in May.

It is unclear why Abrams and Disney decided to break with the tradition.

Toyota Recalling 30,000 Vehicles

Toyota is recalling thirty thousand vehicles, around the world.

Most of the vehicles are in Japan, four thousand are in the US, and a few thousand are spread through other countries.

All of the vehicles are 2013 models, of varying types.

Engine valve springs may develop cracks and then break, which would harm performance or kill the engine.

Owners will be contacted, by mail, if their vehicle is included in the recall.

Fighting Breaks Out Between Militias in Libya

Fighting broke out between rival militias, in Triploi, Libya, on Thursday.

One person was killed and ten were wounded, in the fighting.

Street fighting continued into the night, though not as serious as the initial clashes, which involved rocket propelled grenades and other heavy weapons.

Libya's government has little control of the many militias, around the country.

Pakistan Taliban Selects Fazlullah as New Leader

On Thursday, the Pakistani Taliban announced the selection of a new leader.

They chose Mullah Fazlullah to replace Hakimullah Mehsud, who was killed in a drone strike, on November 1.

The selection of Fazlullah has many Pakistanis concerned, and the international community wary.

Fazlullah is one of the most violent leaders, within the Taliban.

Everywhere he goes, he has enforced an extremely strict version of Shariah law.

His selections could also be a sign that any hopes for peace talks are nowhere near being an option anymore.

Another worry is that he is supported by the Afghanistan Taliban, and may feel forced to heed their bidding.