Crews make progress on Colorado wildfire; thousands return to evacuated areas

Crews make progress on Colorado wildfire
BOULDER, Colo. – Calmer winds on the fire lines and the all-clear for thousands of people to return to their homes had both firefighters and anxious residents feeling more optimistic about containment of a wildland blaze that has swept over ridges and through canyons in the foothills of the Rockies.

“Really, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Crews make progress on Colorado wildfire; thousands return to evacuated areas.

Moderate quake hits Tripura, Bangladesh

AGARTALA – A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Tripura and adjoining Bangladesh late Friday night, but no casualties were reported, officials said Saturday.

According to meteorological department director Dilip Saha, the tremor was felt twice at around 11 p.m. Friday in most parts of Tripura and Bangladesh with its epicentre at Madaripur-Gopalganj, 71 km southeast of Dhaka. …. Original article  : Moderate quake hits Tripura, Bangladesh.

Millions of Pakistani flood victims celebrate Eid in tents and makeshift shelters

Pakistani flood victims celebrate Eid in tents
MUZAFFARGARH, Pakistan – Millions of Pakistani flood victims celebrated Islam’s most joyous festival in donated tents and makeshift shelters on Saturday as the country’s leaders – criticized for an inadequate response to the disaster – pledged more aid.
The water has receded in many places, but remains head-high … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Millions of Pakistani flood victims celebrate Eid in tents and makeshift shelters.

Railways cancel, divert 53 trains due to Delhi floods

NEW DELHI – Indian Railways Saturday cancelled or diverted 53 trains, including several short-distance services, as several low-lying areas in and around the national capital were inundated as the Yamuna kept swelling.

According to the Northern Railway, among the long-distance trains cancelled or diverted were Kalka Mail, Lal Quila Express, Satyagraha Express, Farakka Express, Howrah Janata … Read more »».

Canadian court hears tape of Punjab man killing stepsons

VANCOUVER – A chilling tape that a Punjab man made of himself murdering his two stepsons and nearly beheading his wife on Father’s Day in June last year was heard by a court here Friday.

The tape, which starts recording the violent event about 46 minutes before the actual murders took place June 21, 2009, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Canadian court hears tape of Punjab man killing stepsons.

Playboy model causes mid-air scare in US

WASHINGTON – A busty Playboy model in the US attempted to open the aircraft’s door mid-air after she suffered from anxiety.

Tiffany Livingston, 21, was on board JetBlue Flight 522 from Orlando to Newark. She suddenly got up from her seat and tried to open the aircraft’s door, a law-enforcement official said.
“She said she’s … Read more »»».

Yamuna flowing at alarming level in Haryana, two killed

CHANDIGARH – The Yamuna river continued to flow close to the danger mark in Haryana, flooding over 120 villages of Panipat and Yamunanagar districts and killing two youngsters, an official said here Saturday.

Fifteen-year-old Rohit and Sunil, 20, were killed after they were swept away in the overflowing Yamuna in Sanauli village in Panipat district Friday, … Read more >>.

Yamuna floods parts of Delhi

NEW DELHI – The Yamuna continued to rise Saturday, flooding low-lying areas in the capital as a spell of heavy rain in the morning added to the concerns of people.

According to an official of the Department of Irrigation and Flood Control, the water level in the Yamuna reached 206.66 metres Saturday morning, almost two metres …. Read the original article  : Yamuna floods parts of Delhi.

Man gets 4-year sentence for mutilating, killing girl’s rabbits at Mass. construction company

Mass. man gets 4-year sentence for killing rabbits

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to four years behind bars after admitting to mutilating and killing five pet rabbits during a break-in at a construction company.
The North Adams Transcript reports that Wayne Brackett Jr. accepted a plea agreement Friday that would allow him [..] Read the original article: here.

Six hurt in Pakistan firing

ISLAMABAD – At least six people were injured in a gun firing during Eid prayer in Faisalabad, a city in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Xinhua reported Saturday.
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Two die in Pakistan jail blast

ISLAMABAD – At least two prisoners were killed in an explosion in a jail in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, a media report said Saturday.

Sources said gun firing was reported after the blast hit the central jail in Mach town, Xinhua reported.
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Tremors felt in Kashmir

SRINAGAR – A quake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale shook the Kashmir Valley Saturday morning as Muslims prepared to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers.

“The earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale occurred at 8.40 a.m.,” an official of the weather office said here.
“The epicentre of the slight intensity tremor was located 37.7 degrees north and … Read more >>.

85 prisoners escape from Mexico jail

Mexico City, Sep 11 (IANS/EFE) Eighty-five prisoners escaped from a jail in Mexico’s Tamaulipas state, authorities said.

The largest prison break in the state took place Friday in the city of Reynosa, bordering Texas in the US. The inmates fled from the prison using a ladder, apparently with the collusion of two guards, state secretary-general Hugo …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 85 prisoners escape from Mexico jail.

Officials say crews contain about half of wildfire that’s destroyed 169 homes in Colorado

Crews contain about half of Colorado wildfire

BOULDER, Colo. – A wildfire in Colorado that destroyed at least 169 homes and drove thousands of people from their homes near Boulder is roughly 50 percent contained.
Fire officials said late Friday the high winds that prompted Boulder authorities to warn residents in some parts of the city to … Read : Officials say crews contain about half of wildfire that’s destroyed 169 homes in Colorado.

10 police officers killed in Colombia

BOGOTA – At least 10 police officers died and five were injured in an attack by leftist rebels in Colombia, near the Ecuadorian border, the authorities said.

This takes the total number of police and military officers killed by leftist rebels over the past week to 40.
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Coast Guard boat driver haunted by holiday parade crash in Calif. that killed 8-year-old boy

Coast Guard driver haunted by fatal Calif. crash

ALAMEDA, Calif. – The driver of a Coast Guard boat that slammed into a smaller recreational boat during a holiday parade testified in military court Friday that he is haunted by the memory of an 8-year-old boy who died in the crash.
“Every day before I go to sleep, …. Source article  : Coast Guard boat driver haunted by holiday parade crash in Calif. that killed 8-year-old boy.

Gas line rupture sparks safety questions as Calif. crews search area where fireball killed 4

Crews search ash-covered homes after blast kills 4

SAN BRUNO, Calif. – Crews searched still smoldering ruins of homes for more victims after a gas line blast fueled a raging inferno that devastated this suburban San Francisco neighborhood. City leaders called for a town hall meeting to start San Bruno’s healing process.
Officials were trying to determine …. Original source  : Gas line rupture sparks safety questions as Calif. crews search area where fireball killed 4.

EPA tells Enbridge it must plug leaking oil pipeline outside Chicago by noon on Monday

EPA orders Enbridge to stop Ill. pipeline spill

CHICAGO – The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered Enbridge Energy Partners to stop the flow of oil from its leaking pipeline outside of Chicago by noon Monday.
EPA said that Enbridge crews have contained oil spilling from the pipeline and are trying to determine how the leak happened.
EPA … Read : EPA tells Enbridge it must plug leaking oil pipeline outside Chicago by noon on Monday.

APNewsBreak: Relative says woman, child feared dead in massive California explosion, fireball

Woman, child feared dead in massive Calif. blast

SAN BRUNO, Calif. – A 44-year-old woman and her young daughter are among those feared dead after a massive explosion ripped through a Northern California neighborhood.
Officials have confirmed that four people were killed Thursday night when a gas line ruptured in San Bruno and a fireball exploded through … Read more >>>.

Chile brings 3rd drill to rescue trapped miners; New US bit to fix smashed 2nd drill

3rd drill to the rescue for Chile’s trapped miners

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – Chile is sparing no expense to rescue its 33 trapped miners, mounting three separate drilling efforts to carve escape tunnels through nearly a half-mile of solid rock and collapsed mine shafts. The latest – an oil-well drill so big it takes 40 …. Read the original article  : here.