World – The latest tensions that have been growing in the Korean Peninsula has forced the Russian government to press the UN for an emergency meeting for the Security Council to try and ease the mounting pressure. According to the Russian ambassador to the UN, Vitaly Churkin, a meeting is now planned to take place [...]
Afghanistan – Just 48 hours after one of the most senior German diplomats publicly revealed the nations aim to reduce the number of troops in Afghanistan after the latest death of one of their soldiers, the German chancellor visited their soldiers in the volatile nation. Angela Merkel stopped to visit the German troops in the [...]
Iraq, Middle East – According to authorities in Iraq, some of the terrorists that they have detained have confessed to the likelihood of an attack over the festive period, either somewhere in Europe or the US. The confessions were obtained after the insurgents were caught by Iraqi forces and were being held. They claim that [...]
Southeastern Iran – Images have been released of the two young men who were believed to have been the ones who killed themselves and 39 others in a suicide attack outside a mosque in Iran. The photograph shows the men before they carried out their deadly attack at a religious Shiite ceremony, wearing explosive vests [...]
Mexico – A two-day shoot-out between authorities and drug gangs had led to the death of one of the most notorious figures in the Mexican underworld known as ‘The Craziest One’. Since the Mexican President Felipe Calderon waged his war on drugs, Nazario Moreno Gonzalez who was eliminated, was seen as a key figure in [...]
North Korea – According the nation’s peace committee, the North have claimed that they are ready for war. They recently sent their Foreign Minister, Pak Ui Chun to Russia, to discuss the situation surrounding the recent artillery attack on the neighbouring South. The South has been accused of joint coalition with the U.S, forcing confrontations, [...]
Alabama, US – A joke message the a store owner in Alabama put on his outdoor sign has sparked anger after it read ‘No Muslims Allowed’. The Electronic Repair Company store, owned by Chuck Biddinger has failed to make an apology and in fact has claimed that he had received more support than harsh criticism. [...]
San Diego, US – Authorities decided to burn a California house to the ground after discovering that the house was so full of explosives, and concluding that they had no other options. They had carefully cordoned off the area and the house was laid with detonators that were remotely controlled by experts who then proceeded [...]
London, UK – The Iraq Inquiry will be ordering Tony Blair to return to give further evidence due to allegations that he knew of the warnings that the invasion of Iraq was in fact illegal. The former British Prime Minster is among others who have been called in to add further evidence at the meeting [...]
Santiago, Chile – A riot broke out at the San Miguel prison in Chile, which led to a fire breaking out, killing 81 of the inmates. The fire started after two of the prisons rival gangs reportedly set fire to mattresses. The flames took over three hours to put out and caused extensive damage across [...]
Afghanistan – A US soldier who was captured by the Taliban over 18 months ago has recently appeared in a video, proving that he is still alive. Spc. Bowe Bergdahl, is seen clearly in the video which comes from a production house that is linked to the Taliban but it is unclear as to when [...]
Port au Prince, Haiti – the disputed election results that were announced has led to protests in the streets and violent clashes between civilians and the police. The presidential election was held recently with Mirlande Manigat taking 31.37% of the votes, she is Haiti’s former first lady but the newly elected government is growing more [...]
Helmand Province, Afghanistan – A young British soldier was killed by a U.S fighter plane, which had been called as back up by British troops, who were involved in a gun battle with militants. The 23-year-old New Zealander was killed during the air strike when he was hit by friendly fire while he had been [...]
Mohmand, Pakistan – Two suicide bombers who detonated their devices that were strapped to their bodies have killed fifty people after they had attacked a tribal meeting that was set up to discuss the plan to implement anti-Taliban formation in the tribal region of Northern Pakistan. The main government compound in Mohmand was attacked when [...]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – The nation’s armed forces have been called in to help keep the peace as the slum areas of Vila Cruzeiro have been witnessing trouble escalating between drug gangs and police authorities. Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has stepped up his efforts lately on his war on drugs due [...]
Haifa, Israel – Police now believe the fire, which has ravaged Israel, was started by accident. This came after they arrested two suspects on Saturday. Latest reports reveal that the fire has killed 41 people and injured another 17, as well as destroying over 10,000 acres around Haifa and Mount Carmel. According to reports, you [...]
Arlington, US – Eight bodies have been discovered in one grave, located at Arlington cemetery, which has sparked a criminal investigation launched by the U.S army. The cemetery is the most distinguished and prestigious burial ground in the country, but the latest discovery has cast a grim shadow over the operations at the cemetery. Eight [...]
West Africa, Ivory Coast – Two men claimed victory in the Ivory Coast’s presidential election on Saturday. The current president Laurent Gbagbo claimed victory in spite of international pressure to stand down. He was sworn in within the palace in a ceremony that was broadcast to the nation. An hour and a half later Alassane [...]
Los Angeles – 37-year-old Sven Koppler, a German Tarantula dealer was arrested last Thursday as he arrived in L.A. He has been formally charged with illegally importing wildlife into the United States, attorney’s office spokesman Thom Mrozek told CNN. He went on to say, “Koppler failed to declare to the Fish and Wildlife Service that [...]
Afghanistan – One industry that is growing in Afghanistan is transport to the United Arab Emirates. One cable disclosed Vice President Ahmad Zia Masood had taken $52 million to the Emirate with this figure being allowed and unquestioned. Under UAE law this is the amount he can bank “without revealing the money’s origin or destination.” [...]
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