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Mar 14th
Suicide Bomber attacked Kunduz Army Recruitment Center in Afghanistan killing the police chief of northern Kunduz province and two of his bodyguards. The bomber pretended to be an army volunteer, lining up with other recruits outside the center before detonating his explosives as he approached recruitment officers, said Lal Mohammad Ahmadzai, a regional Afghan police spokesman.
A government statement on Friday says police Chief Abdul Rahman Sayedkhili was killed as he walked through the streets of Kunduz city late on Thursday. Police say another 10 people were wounded.
Mar 14th
Latest Blast at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power Plant! The fresh explosion at the nuclear plant happpens on Monday causing smoke in the air. Japanese authorities have been working desperately to control the devastating nuclear situation came up due to Friday’s massive quake and tsunami.
The local government warned those in the 20-km (13-mile) evacuation zone to stay indoors. Kyodo news agency quoted TEPCO as saying workers were injured in latest explosion. More >
Mar 11th
An Earthquake in Japan triggered a Tsunami of 10 meters height after an 8.9-magnitude temblor that shook buildings across Tokyo. According to the latest reports 32 persons died and the waves sweeped away buildings and vehicles as far as 1.5 kilometers inland. Airports were closed and bullet train services suspended. More than 4 million homes are without power, Tokyo Electric Power Co. said.
This is the world’s strongest earthquake in more than six years. It struck the coast of Sendai, north of Tokyo, at a depth of 24 kilometers. The Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea were among more than 20 countries bracing for a possible tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
Japan Airlines Corp. diverted 22 flights to other airports. Narita airport is closed for runway inspections.
About 13,800 passengers were stranded because of the shutdown. Tokyo’s Haneda airport, Asia’s second-busiest by passengers, resumed flights, the transport ministry said. More >
Mar 8th
Today, March 8th the world is celebrating 100th International Women’s Day! March 8th is celebrated globally in the honor of Women. In some countries like China and Russia the Women’s Day is a Holiday!
The day is celebrated with efforts to support women’s equality on a global level. People will take the occasion to recognize a woman who has made a difference in her life – whether it is a mentor, mother, sister, daughter or girlfriend.
UK Guardian presented a provocative More >
Mar 8th
“Fat Tuesday” or Mardi Gras day or Shrove Tuesday also referred as Pancake Day is the day on which eating a lot of variety food especially pancakes is a custom! A variety of rich food is to be eaten on Tuesday day before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is associated with the fasting and religious obligations of the penitential season of Lent. There are also practices like wearing masks and costumes, overturning social conventions, dancing, sports competitions and parades.
Mardi Gras celebrations are already in full swing, from Rio to New Orleans to More >
Feb 23rd
The Government of Christchurch has declared a national state of emergency after yesterday’s 6.3 magnitude earthquake. Prime Minister John Key said a national emergency would allow the greatest possible coordination of local, national, and international resources to work on rescue and recovery efforts.
At least 75 people have been confirmed dead in the earthquake and more reports of deaths are coming. The earthquake has devastated the centre of Christchurch, destroying More >
Feb 23rd
Oscars 2011: The annual Academy awards presentation is a week away and ABC has released the full and final promo. The unconventional Duo of James Franco and Anne Hathaway will be hosting the show.
Anne Hathaway revealed in an interview that she and her co-host James Franco are hoping to get a few laughs but they won’t be following Ricky Gervais. “I can guarantee that if you’re looking for someone to call people out, we’re not your hosts,” Hathaway said. “I think that humor is really difficult to pull off, and I’m not particularly adept at it. I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing it. Also, I don’t mean to sound overly serious, but I am the youngest host in history and I have no business being cynical or calling anyone out. I certainly haven’t earned the right to do that.”
Hathaway said that she and Franco didn’t have to come up with the jokes for the big night. “The show was pretty much laid out when we were asked. More >
Feb 23rd
The rumors are that Apple will implement Intel’s Light Peak high-speed interconnect, renaming it the Thunderbolt in its upcoming MacBook Pro refresh. On internet there is a leak of the upcoming spec sheet for the new 13-inch model. It has a note seemingly confirming the rumor. But Verizon has already had trademark claim filed for “Thunderbolt”.