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Suicide Bomber attacked Kunduz Army Recruitment Center
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.
Latest Blast at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power Plant
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 >
Japan Earthquake triggered Tsunami: All Flights are Cancelled From Tokyo!
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 >
Happy International Women’s day!!
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 >
Mardi gras celebrations: New Orleans all set for Fat Tuesday!
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 >