An estimated 3,100 has already died due to the Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Meanwhile, 600,674 are recorded positive with the virus. Most number of casualties were recorded in Sierra Leone.
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Hong Kong resorts to tear gas to break up democracy protesters after warnings
(Reuters) – Hong Kong police used tear gas for the first time on Sunday to disperse pro-democracy protests and baton-charged the crowd blocking a key road in the government district after Hong Kong and Chinese officials warned against illegal demonstrations. The city’s Admiralty district had descended into chaos as chanting pro-democracy protesters converged on police barricades surrounding their colleagues who had earlier launched a “new era” of civil disobedience to pressure Beijing into granting full […]
Over 30 feared dead after Japan volcano spews ash and rock
(Reuters) – More than 30 people were feared dead on Sunday near the peak of the Japanese volcano that erupted a day earlier, sending a huge cloud of ash and rock tumbling down its slopes, while packed with hikers. Police said they were found in a state of “cardiopulmonary” arrest, but declined to confirm their deaths pending a formal examination, as per Japanese custom. Hundreds of people, including children, were stranded on Mount Ontake after it erupted […]
Russia at U.N. accuses U.S., allies of bossing world around
(Reuters) – Russia used its annual appearance at the U.N. General Assembly on Saturday to accuse the United States and its Western allies of bossing the world around, complaining they were attempting to dictate to everyone “what is good and evil.” The speech by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the 193-nation assembly was the latest example of the deteriorating relations between Moscow and Western powers, which have imposed sanctions on Russia over the conflict in neighboringUkraine. “The U.S.-led […]
Goggles at the ready as Hong Kong activists brace for crackdown
(Reuters) – Thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators surrounding Hong Kong government headquarters braced for a showdown with police on Sunday after accelerating a plan to shut down the heart of the global financial hub. Leaders and supporters of the Occupy Central with Love and Peace movement, many wearing plastic capes and goggles to fend off any police pepper spray attack, urged the public to join the protest to pressure Beijing to allow free elections in the […]
Islamic State defies air strikes by shelling Syrian Kurdish town
(Reuters) – New U.S.-led air strikes against Islamic State fighters failed to stop them from pressing their assault on a strategic Syrian town near the Turkish border on Saturday, hitting it with shell fire for the first time. The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said the air strikes destroyed an IS building and two armed vehicles near the border town of Kobani, which the insurgents have been besieging for the past 10 days. It said an […]
Hong Kong clashes, arrests kick-start plans to blockade city
(Reuters) – Violent clashes between Hong Kong riot police and students galvanized tens of thousands of supporters for the city’s pro-democracy movement and kick-started a plan to lock down the heart of the Asian financial center early on Sunday. Leaders and supporters of Occupy Central with Love and Peace rallied to support students who were doused with pepper spray early on Saturday after they broke through police barriers and stormed the city’s government headquarters. “Whoever […]
San Diego Zoo training Komodo dragon
San Diego Zoo trainers is target training the zoo’s 14 year old Komodo dragon to increase its daily activities and help easily move the big reptile without sedating it.
Russian rocket delivers crew to space station
United States and Russian astronauts reach space station safely despite glitch.
Revamped Airbus
A revamped Airbus takes its maiden voyage as Airbus raises its 20 year forecast on jet demand, saying that it is producing for China, which is emerging as an aviation powerhouse.
Japan struggles against inflation
Despite Bank of Japan’s confidence, the country continues to struggle against inflation.
Video showing state trooper shooting a man released
Former South Carolina state trooper was charged with battery and assault when a video was released, showing him shooting a man he had pulled over.
