Accidents & Disasters – Newsletter for July 12, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
BP robots assemble more of undersea oil cap as Gulf Coast residents watch warily
BP reports progress on oil cap; Gulf Coast waits
NEW ORLEANS – BP underwater robots steadily assembled heavy metal pieces in what could be the most significant progress yet toward containing the gushing Gulf of Mexico oil well, watched warily by residents onshore.
The oil giant was ahead of schedule as it went into the 83rd day …. Original article on Gaea Times at : BP robots assemble more of undersea oil cap as Gulf Coast residents watch warily.
Rights group: Afghan civilian deaths rise with surge of violence, but NATO causes fewer deaths
Afghan civilian deaths rise, but NATO kills fewer
KABUL, Afghanistan – Escalating violence in Afghanistan is now the worst since the early months of the nearly 9-year-old war, killing 1,074 civilians so far this year as international forces struggle to establish security, an Afghan rights group said Monday.
However, the share of civilians killed by international forces …. Read the original article : Rights group: Afghan civilian deaths rise with surge of violence, but NATO causes fewer deaths.
Five students hurt as bus overturns in Delhi (Lead, superseding earlier story)
NEW DELHI – Five school students were injured Monday when the overcrowded mini-bus they were travelling in overturned in north Delhi, police said.
The accident occurred around 7.30 a.m. near the Wazirabad bridge when the driver of the privately run RTV (mini-bus) lost control while taking a U-turn. The students were on their way to school. …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Five students hurt as bus overturns in Delhi (Lead, superseding earlier story).
Koda scam may be handed over to CBI
RANCHI – Jharkhand is likely to hand over investigation in the Rs.2,500 crore money laundering scam involving former chief minister Madhu Koda to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), an official source said Monday.
The state government wrote to CBI last month asking it to take over the investigation. “CBI has given its consent. The letter … Read more »»».
Pakistani spy had licence, voter ID and PAN card: police
CHANDIGARH – Kashif Ali, the suspected Pakistani spy who was arrested here two days ago, had duped government departments and banks during his over two-year stay here. He had a driving licence, voter ID card and even a PAN card – all procured on the basis of fake documents, police said Monday.
Ali’s rented accommodation in … Original article on : Pakistani spy had licence, voter ID and PAN card: police.
North Korea, US-led UN Command to meet this week to discuss South warship sinking
NKorea, US-led UN Command to meet over sinking
SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea and the American-led U.N. Command will meet this week to discuss the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship blamed on Pyongyang, the U.N. Command said Monday.
The announcement came three days after the U.N. Security Council approved a statement that condemned the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : North Korea, US-led UN Command to meet this week to discuss South warship sinking.
Five students hurt as mini-bus overturns in Delhi
NEW DELHI – Five students were injured Monday when they were hit by a mini-bus that overturned in north Delhi, police said.
The accident occurred around 7.30 a.m. near the Wazirabad bridge when the driver lost control while taking a U-turn. The students who were hurt were walking to school when the vehicle hit them.
“The … Read more : Five students hurt as mini-bus overturns in Delhi.
AP Interview: New offshore drilling chief says he may rile industry, environmental groups
AP Interview: New drilling chief promises balance
WASHINGTON – The former federal prosecutor who now heads the government agency that oversees offshore drilling says he is not afraid to fine lawbreaking oil companies or even put some executives in jail.
But Michael Bromwich says he is not an anti-drilling zealot and will probably take actions that upset … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AP Interview: New offshore drilling chief says he may rile industry, environmental groups.
Two held in train with cache of firearms
LUCKNOW – Two men have been arrested with a huge cache of firearms from a train in Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli district, police said Monday.
Sajid and Shahzad were arrested late Sunday from the New Delhi-bound Vikramshila Express. A total of 11 pistols and 22 magazines were recovered from them during a joint operation by the Uttar … Read more : Two held in train with cache of firearms.
11 killed as late monsoon wreaks havoc in Nepal
KATHMANDU – At least 11 people were killed as a late monsoon brought misery in Nepal, triggering landslides and fears about a possible breach in the Kosi barrage that two years ago wreaked havoc in Nepal and India.
Police said 10 people, mostly women and children, died in western Nepal after landslides swept villages, reducing shacks … Original article on : 11 killed as late monsoon wreaks havoc in Nepal.
Twin explosions hit crowds in Uganda watching World Cup final; 64 killed including 1 American
Blasts hit World Cup watchers in Uganda, kill 64
KAMPALA, Uganda – Explosions tore through crowds watching the World Cup final at a rugby club and an Ethiopian restaurant, killing at least 64 people including an American aid worker, officials said. Police feared an al-Qaida-linked Somali … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Twin explosions hit crowds in Uganda watching World Cup final; 64 killed including 1 American.
BP says cost of dealing with Gulf of Mexico oil spill reaches $3.5 billion
BP says oil spill costs climb to $3.5 billion
LONDON – BP PLC said Monday that the cost of dealing with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has risen to $3.5 billion.
The oil company said this includes nearly $165 million paid to settle individual claims. BP said that by Saturday, it had received 105,000 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : BP says cost of dealing with Gulf of Mexico oil spill reaches $3.5 billion.
Rescue work on in Punjab, Haryana to plug breaches
CHANDIGARH – Rescue work was on in flood-hit areas of Punjab and Haryana Monday as the army joined efforts to plug breaches in the Ghaggar river that had inundated scores of villages the day before.
“Due to breaches in Ghaggar river and heavy flow of water, various villages submerged in Mansa (in Punjab). Hundreds of …. Source : Rescue work on in Punjab, Haryana to plug breaches.
Haryana wants joint patrolling of canals, rivers with Punjab
CHANDIGARH – The Haryana government, which blames farmers in Punjab for diverting flood water from the Ghaggar river into the dry Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal leading to flooding in some districts, wants joint police patrolling of canals and rivers in both states.
Advisor to Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda R.N. Prashar Monday said cuts in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Haryana wants joint patrolling of canals, rivers with Punjab.
Drag racing driver dies after crash at NHRA event outside Seattle
Driver killed in crash at Washington raceway
KENT, Wash. – A 60-year-old drag racing driver became the third person to die at an NHRA event this year when he crashed after crossing the finish line during his semifinal heat at the Northwest Nationals on Sunday.
Mark Niver of Phoenix was competing in the Top Alcohol dragster class …. Original article : Drag racing driver dies after crash at NHRA event outside Seattle.
Clinton condemns Uganda bombings, promises US help tracking down perpetrators
Clinton condemns Uganda bombings, promises US help
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is “strongly condemning” the explosions that killed more than 60 people, including at least one American, in Uganda on Sunday.
Clinton says the United States will work with the Ugandan government “to bring the perpetrators of this crime to … Read : Clinton condemns Uganda bombings, promises US help tracking down perpetrators.
23 die in Guatemala violence
Guatemala City, July 12 (IANS/EFE) At least 23 people, including six women, have been killed in separate incidents of violence in Guatemala, police said.
The incidents that left nearly two dozen dead across the country took place Saturday, a media report said Sunday.
Twelve people were killed in the province of Guatemala, which includes the capital, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 23 die in Guatemala violence.
6.2-magnitude quake jolts Chile
SANTIAGO – An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted the northern part of Chile, but there was no report of damage or casualties, the US Geological Survey (USGS) has said.
The quake occurred at 0011 GMT Monday, with the epicentre 80 km northeast of Calama in the Atacama desert, Xinhua reported quoting the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : 6.2-magnitude quake jolts Chile.
Twin bombings strike crowds in Uganda watching World Cup final; 64 people killed
Bombs strike World Cup watchers in Uganda, kill 64
KAMPALA, Uganda – In simultaneous bombings bearing the hallmarks of international terrorists, two explosions ripped through crowds watching the World Cup final in two places in Uganda’s capital late Sunday, killing 64 people, police said. One American was killed and several were wounded.
The deadliest attack occurred at [..] Read the original article: here.
64 killed in bomb attacks in Uganda as people watched World Cup; Americans among victims
64 die in bomb attacks in Uganda during World Cup
KAMPALA, Uganda – In simultaneous bombings bearing the hallmarks of international terrorists, two explosions ripped through crowds watching the World Cup final in two places in Uganda’s capital late Sunday, killing 64 people, police said. One American was killed and several were wounded.
The deadliest attack occurred … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 64 killed in bomb attacks in Uganda as people watched World Cup; Americans among victims.