5 Afghan deminers killed by roadside bomb; 1 Polish soldier lightly wounded in base shooting

5 Afghan deminers killed in roadside bombing

KABUL – A bus carrying Afghans working for a U.S.-supported demining group was struck by a roadside bomb in Kandahar province Sunday, killing five workers and wounding 13 others.
Also Sunday, NATO said an Afghan soldier shot and lightly wounded a Polish soldier with whom he had been arguing. The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 5 Afghan deminers killed by roadside bomb; 1 Polish soldier lightly wounded in base shooting.

Poland Plane Crash Shocks The World

SMOLENSK, POLAND (GaeaTimes.com)- Poland has declared a week of mourning in memory of the victims of the tragic Poland plane crash that occurred in the morning of Saturday, near the Smolensk airport. According to reports provided by the eyewitnesses, the Presidential aircraft, the Tupolev Tu-154, was just about to enter the Smolensk airport when … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Poland Plane Crash Shocks The World.

8 more bodies recovered at China mine where 115 saved; death toll at 33, search continues

8 bodies recovered at China mine where 115 saved

BEIJING – Rescuers recovered five more bodies Sunday at a flooded mine in northern China, bringing the death toll to 33 and leaving little hope of finding survivors, state media reported.
Authorities continued pumping water from the pit where 115 workers were rescued last week after more than …. Original source  : 8 more bodies recovered at China mine where 115 saved; death toll at 33, search continues.

To war and back and back again: Multiple tours linked to higher risk of PTSD

Revolving door of multiple tours linked to PTSD

It wasn’t his first tour in Iraq, but his second and third when Joe Callan began wondering how long his luck would last – how many more months he could swerve around bombs buried in the dirt and duck mortars raining from the skies.
It was only natural, considering …. Source article  : To war and back and back again: Multiple tours linked to higher risk of PTSD.

6 children burnt alive in devastating fire

At least six children aged between two to five years were burnt alive in a devastating fire in Bihar, officials said today.

The shocking incident occurred at Kothia village in north Bihar’s Saran district.
Officials said the fire broke out from a hearth and spread to entire village, engulfing over 200 houses which reduced valuables and property … Read more »»».

Magnitude-4.5 earthquake part of swarm of seismic activity shaking California-Mexico border

Magnitude-4.5 quake, others shake San Diego area

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A moderate earthquake near the U.S.-Mexico border rattled parts of Imperial and San Diego counties as a swarm of seismic activity continues nearly a week after a magnitude-7.2 quake slammed the area.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-4.5 quake hit at 2:12 a.m. Saturday, about …. Original article  : Magnitude-4.5 earthquake part of swarm of seismic activity shaking California-Mexico border.

Chicago’s large Polish community mourns crash deaths of Chicago sculptor and Polish president

Chicago artist among dead in Polish plane crash

CHICAGO – One of Wojciech Seweryn’s main passions in life was reminding people of the Katyn massacre, a 1940 slaughter that killed thousands of Polish military officials, including his own father.
It was that passion that ultimately led to the 70-year-old Chicago sculptor’s death.
Seweryn, a respected artist in the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chicago’s large Polish community mourns crash deaths of Chicago sculptor and Polish president.

First Haitian families moved to new camps as rains loom and aid groups criticize government

Haitians relocated to new camps as rains loom

CORAIL-CESSELESSE, Haiti – The first of 50,000 earthquake victims that officials fear are most threatened by Haiti’s looming rainy season were relocated Saturday as nonprofit groups scrambled to receive them.
Adults and children living at the Petionville golf course walked up a steep hill with their belongings and climbed …. Read the original article  : First Haitian families moved to new camps as rains loom and aid groups criticize government.

Bomb blast breaks windows at US consulate in northern Mexico border city, but no injuries

Bomb damages US consulate in Mexico; no injuries

MEXICO CITY – An attacker threw an explosive device over the wall around the U.S. consulate in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, breaking windows and startling employees inside but causing no injuries, the U.S. Embassy said Saturday.
The attack, which took place about 11:30 p.m. Friday, is under … Read more >>>.

Moderate earthquake strikes south San Diego County; no reports of damages or injuries

Moderate quake strikes south San Diego County

SANTA ANA – A moderate earthquake near the U.S. border rattled parts of Orange and San Diego counties and the Coachella Valley.
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.5 magnitude quake hit at 2:12 a.m. Saturday, about 16 miles west southwest of Calexico. The USGS reports that residents in nearly …. Original article  : Moderate earthquake strikes south San Diego County; no reports of damages or injuries.

Karate, swimming, farming among interests of West Virginia coal mine blast victims

W.Va. miners were varied in experience, interests

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – They ranged in age from 20 to 61. Some had been miners only a few months, others for 34 years.
Their passions ranged from karate, farming, swimming, hunting, basketball and the beach. Collectively they loved family and working at Massey Energy’s Upper Big Creek mine.
The 29 killed …. Original source  : Karate, swimming, farming among interests of West Virginia coal mine blast victims.

3 moderate earthquakes strike south San Diego County; no damages or injuries reported

3 moderate quakes strike south San Diego County

SANTA ANA – Three moderate earthquakes near the U.S. border have rattled parts of Orange and San Diego counties and the Coachella Valley.
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.5 magnitude quake hit at 2:12 a.m. Saturday, about 16 miles southwest of Calexico. A similar earthquake struck at 9:12 …. Read the original article  : here.

For 29 W.Va. mine families, grieving begins; for thousands more in coal country, life goes on

Grieving begins, but life goes on at W.Va. mines
COMFORT, W.Va. – Time stopped five days ago for the families of 29 coal miners killed in the devastating explosion at Upper Big Branch mine.
As thousands waited, hoping for any word someone might have survived Monday’s blast, life in coal country … Read more : For 29 W.Va. mine families, grieving begins; for thousands more in coal country, life goes on.

Iranian ambassador says new Iraqi government must include Sunnis

Iran: Iraq’s government must include Sunnis

BAGHDAD – The Iranian ambassador to Baghdad said Saturday that Iraq’s new government should include all political blocs – including Sunnis – in a shift for a country that has long advocated an Iraqi government dominated by fellow Shiites.
Hassan Kazemi Qomi’s comments were a sign that Iran, which has promoted … Read more : Iranian ambassador says new Iraqi government must include Sunnis.

In W.Va., crews begin grim work of removing bodies from mine where 29 died in massive blast

Crews begin removing bodies from W.Va. coal mine
MONTCOAL, W.Va. – Crews on Saturday began the bleak task of carrying bodies out of a coal mine shattered by an explosion that left 29 men dead, only hours after families’ hopes were crushed when they found out none of the workers survived.
It had been an …. Source  : In W.Va., crews begin grim work of removing bodies from mine where 29 died in massive blast.

Crews begin recovering bodies of victims from nation’s worst coal mining disaster in 40 years

Crews begin recovering bodies from W.Va. mine

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mine crews have started the solemn task of bringing the victims of this week’s underground coal mine explosion to the surface.
West Virginia Medical Examiner’s spokesman John Law says several bodies were received Saturday.
He did not know when the remaining victims will be transported from Massey Energy’s …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Crews begin recovering bodies of victims from nation’s worst coal mining disaster in 40 years.

Police: Elephant who killed worker before Pa. circus show was shocked by electrical wire

Elephant startled by shock kills Pa. circus worker

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Authorities say a circus elephant that kicked a worker and killed him before a performance in northeastern Pennsylvania was shocked by an electrical wire.
Wilkes-Barre (WILKS’-behr-ee) Sgt. Ken Lukasavage says the Irem Shrine Circus groomer was trying to get the animal away from the wire when …. Original source  : Police: Elephant who killed worker before Pa. circus show was shocked by electrical wire.

President Obama says there must be thorough probe and accountability in mine blast

Obama calls for accountability in mine blast
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Saturday that there must be a thorough investigation and accountability in America’s worst mining disaster in 40 years.
Obama made the statement after learning that four missing miners did not survive an explosion in the Upper Big Branch Mine in … Read more »».

LA power couple famous for promoting pomegranates, pistachios sued over water sales

LA billionaires sued over Calif. water sales
FRESNO, Calif. – They grew their fortune in the California sun, turning pedestrian fruits and nuts into a vast and varied empire that secured their place in Hollywood.
Stewart and Lynda Resnick’s flashy bottles of Fiji Water and POM Wonderful are now coveted across the globe. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : LA power couple famous for promoting pomegranates, pistachios sued over water sales.

Chile’s new president to visit New Orleans, learn lessons of Katrina for quake recovery

Chile’s new president to study lessons of Katrina
SANTIAGO, Chile – Chile’s new president is looking to New Orleans and its recovery after Hurricane Katrina for lessons to help him lead the South American nation’s own comeback from a devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Embarking on his first trip to the United States since taking office … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chile’s new president to visit New Orleans, learn lessons of Katrina for quake recovery.