Cleveland kidnap victims Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight appear healthy and happy as they recover from a decade in sickening captivity in a heartwarming video that has been released on YouTube. This is the first on-camera appearance of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight since they were freed from the clutches of… Continue reading Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight reveal themselves in YouTube video
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Francesco Schettino: Costa Concordia cruise ship captain goes on trial
Francesco Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which ran aground off Italy last year, is set to go on trial. Francesco Schettino, 52, faces charges of multiple manslaughter and abandoning ship. Thirty-two people died when the ship hit a rock off the Tuscan island of Giglio in January 2012 and then tipped… Continue reading Francesco Schettino: Costa Concordia cruise ship captain goes on trial
Osama bin Laden Pakistani report leaked to Al-Jazeera reveals how he avoided detection for ten years
A leaked Pakistani government report reveals that incompetence and negligence allowed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden to live in Pakistan undetected for almost a decade. A version of the report leaked to al-Jazeera says the killing of Osama bin Laden by US forces was a “criminal act of murder” ordered by the US president. The… Continue reading Osama bin Laden Pakistani report leaked to Al-Jazeera reveals how he avoided detection for ten years
Turkish riot police fire tear gas and water cannon at Gezi Park protesters
Turkish riot police have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters trying to enter Istanbul’s Gezi Park that was the focus of last month’s anti-government protests. Istanbul’s governor reopened Gezi Park – next to Taksim Square – to the public earlier on Monday, but shut it again after protest leaders called a rally. Gezi… Continue reading Turkish riot police fire tear gas and water cannon at Gezi Park protesters
Asiana Airlines shares fall after Boeing 777 crash landing in San Francisco
Asiana Airlines shares fell nearly 6% in Seoul, after one of its planes crash landed in San Francisco over the weekend. US investigators have said the Boeing 777 was “significantly below” its target speed near the runway and the pilot tried to abort the landing. The aircraft with 307 people came down short of the… Continue reading Asiana Airlines shares fall after Boeing 777 crash landing in San Francisco
Pope Francis visits Lampedusa island
Pope Francis has visited Italy’s tiny island of Lampedusa and condemned the “global indifference” to migrants’ plight during a Mass. On arrival, Pope Francis threw a wreath in the sea in memory of the many people who have drowned trying to reach Europe. A small boat carrying 166 Africans – reportedly Eritreans – arrived at… Continue reading Pope Francis visits Lampedusa island
Egypt: At least 34 Mohamed Morsi loyalists killed in a shooting incident in Cairo
At least 34 Egyptians have been killed in a shooting incident in Cairo, say officials and the Muslim Brotherhood, amid continuing unrest over the removal of President Mohamed Morsi. The Muslim Brotherhood says its members were fired on while they were holding a sit-in at a Presidential Guard barrack. But the army said a “terrorist… Continue reading Egypt: At least 34 Mohamed Morsi loyalists killed in a shooting incident in Cairo
San Francisco Boeing 777 crash: Aircraft was below its target speed and pilot tried to abort landing
Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 that crash-landed at San Francisco airport was “significantly below” its target speed near the runway and the pilot tried to abort the landing, US investigators say. The pilot was flying into San Francisco for the first time at the controls of a 777, Asiana Airlines says. The flight from Seoul with… Continue reading San Francisco Boeing 777 crash: Aircraft was below its target speed and pilot tried to abort landing
India: Secunderabad City Light hotel collapse kills at least 12 people
At least 12 people have been killed in the City Light hotel collapse in the southern Indian city of Secunderabad, police says. At least 18 more people were injured when the two-storey hotel came crashing down on Monday morning. Police said it was not clear how many people were trapped under the debris at the… Continue reading India: Secunderabad City Light hotel collapse kills at least 12 people
Egypt: Tens of thousands of rival protesters take to streets
Tens of thousands of protesters are on the streets of Egyptian cities in rival shows of force by supporters and opponents of Mohamed Morsi, ousted as president by the military last week. Mohamed Morsi’s supporters have gathered outside a mosque and a barracks in Cairo to demand his reinstatement. Anti-Morsi protesters are rallying in the… Continue reading Egypt: Tens of thousands of rival protesters take to streets
Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic ending Britain’s 77-year-wait for a men’s champion
Scottish tennis player Andy Murray won his first Wimbledon title and ended Britain’s 77-year-wait for a men’s champion with a brilliant victory over world number one Novak Djokovic. Andy Murray, 26, converted his fourth championship point in a dramatic final game to win 6-4 7-5 6-4 and claim his second major title. In an atmosphere… Continue reading Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic ending Britain’s 77-year-wait for a men’s champion
San Francisco Boeing 777 jet crash: No mechanical cause
The Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft with 307 people on board that crash-landed at San Francisco airport killing two people did not have mechanical problems, an airline official has said. The head of the South Korean airline Asiana, Yoon Young-doo, did not rule out human error but said the pilots were experienced veterans. Most of… Continue reading San Francisco Boeing 777 jet crash: No mechanical cause
Adly Mahmud Mansour: Mohamed ElBaradei not yet appointed as Egypt’s interim PM
Egypt’s new president, Adly Mahmud Mansour, says pro-reform leader Mohamed ElBaradei has not yet been appointed as interim prime minister despite earlier reports. A spokesman for interim President Adly Mansour said consultations were continuing. Officials had earlier named Mohamed ElBaradei – a former head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog – for the post. News of… Continue reading Adly Mahmud Mansour: Mohamed ElBaradei not yet appointed as Egypt’s interim PM
Abu Qatada deported from UK to Jordan to stand terrorism trial
Radical cleric Abu Qatada has been deported last night from the UK to Jordan to stand trial on terrorism charges. Abu Qatada’s plane left RAF Northolt at 02:45 BST to take him to his home country, which he has not visited in 20 years. UK’s Home Secretary Theresa May said it “marks the conclusion of… Continue reading Abu Qatada deported from UK to Jordan to stand terrorism trial
San Francisco Boeing 777 crash UPDATE: At least two dead and 61 injured
Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 plane – believed to be carrying 291 – crash landed at San Francisco airport this afternoon reportedly killing at least two passengers and injuring 61. The tail of the Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 flight from South Korea was ripped off in the tragic accident around 11.30 a.m. PDT and a huge… Continue reading San Francisco Boeing 777 crash UPDATE: At least two dead and 61 injured
Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 crash at San Francisco airport
An Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft has crash-landed at San Francisco international airport. There is no word so far on casualties. The aircraft operated by the South Korean airline Asiana had taken off from Taipei and was on the runway, with plumes of smoke rising from it. Pictures posted on Twitter showed passengers jumping down… Continue reading Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 crash at San Francisco airport
Mohamed ElBaradei named as Egypt’s interim prime minister
Prominent opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei has been named as Egypt’s interim prime minister. Mohamed ElBaradei was appointed following crisis talks led by President Adly Mahmud Mansour – three days after the army removed Islamist leader Mohamed Morsi amid growing nationwide unrest. The move has in turn triggered mass unrest by supporters of Mohamed Morsi. Mohamed ElBaradei… Continue reading Mohamed ElBaradei named as Egypt’s interim prime minister
Lac-Megantic freight train explosion forces 1,000 people evacuation
A freight train carrying petrochemicals has exploded in Canadian town Lac-Megantic, forcing the evacuation of up to 1,000 people. The blast sent a fireball and black smoke into the air, destroying dozens of buildings in Lac-Megantic, some 155 miles east of Montreal. The train derailed early on Saturday; emergency services who worked through the night… Continue reading Lac-Megantic freight train explosion forces 1,000 people evacuation
Egypt: At least 15 people die in clashes between supporters and opponents of Mohamed Morsi
At least 12 people have died in Alexandria and three in Cairo in clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted President Mohamed Morsi, reports say. The violence came after three pro-Morsi demonstrators were killed by security forces in another part of the capital. Troops later restored calm in Cairo, but nationwide violence left some 26… Continue reading Egypt: At least 15 people die in clashes between supporters and opponents of Mohamed Morsi
US economy added 195,000 new jobs in June
According to official figures, the US economy added a net 195,000 new jobs in June. The figure was well above economists’ expectations of 165,000. Revisions to data for April and May added a further 70,000 jobs to previous estimates. The jobless rate remained steady at 7.6% of the workforce, according to the data from the… Continue reading US economy added 195,000 new jobs in June
Iceland to grant citizenship to Edward Snowden
Icelandic lawmakers have put legislation on the table that would make NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden a citizen of the polar country. Member of Iceland’s parliament Ögmundur Jónasson first made the proposition this morning, the last day before the 63-member legislative body begins their summer leave. Granting citizenship to Edward Snowden, who admits to revealing key… Continue reading Iceland to grant citizenship to Edward Snowden
Bolivia could close US embassy after presidential plane incident
Bolivian President Evo Morales has threatened to close the US embassy in Bolivia after his official plane was banned from European airspace. The warning came as four other South American leaders offered him support at a special summit on Thursday. Evo Morales’ plane was forced to land in Austria on Tuesday after France, Portugal, Italy… Continue reading Bolivia could close US embassy after presidential plane incident
Nelson Mandela is in permanent vegetative state facing impending death, court files reveal
Nelson Mandela is being kept alive by a breathing machine and faces “impending death”, a South African court documents reveal. Nelson Mandela’s health is “perilous”, according to documents filed in the court case that resulted in the remains of his three deceased children being reburied Thursday in their original graves. Court documents from June 26… Continue reading Nelson Mandela is in permanent vegetative state facing impending death, court files reveal
Simi Valley 4th of July fireworks show: At least 14 people injured due to wrong explosion
At least fourteen people have been injured due to malfunctioning fireworks at an annual 4th of July show in Simi Valley, northwest of Los Angeles. Police Cmdr. John Parks said a detonation occurred about 9:20 p.m. Thursday at the city-run Fireworks Extravaganza located at Rancho Santa Susana Community Center and Park in Simi Valley. It… Continue reading Simi Valley 4th of July fireworks show: At least 14 people injured due to wrong explosion
Fourth of July 2013 celebrated with fireworks, parades and parties
Extravagant displays of 4th of July fireworks lit up the skies around the Unites States, including 19 single bursts in Arizona to remember the firefighters killed in a wildfire. The Statue of Liberty reopened eight months after it was shuttered by Superstorm Sandy, and President Barack Obama urged citizens to live up to the words… Continue reading Fourth of July 2013 celebrated with fireworks, parades and parties