Attmptd. Car bomb in NYC
A car bomb was found parked near a Bank of America in Times Square, New York City. The suspicious vehicle was reported by a t-shirt vendor around 6:30 PM Saturday, during the height of the dinner and theater crowd in the area. Smoke was seen coming from the vehicle after it apparently malfunctioned when it was supposed to have detonated. Police removed the van after evacuating Times Square for 10 hours. In the van were found three propane tanks, filled gas cans, fireworks, clocks with batteries and amateur car bomb wiring. No suspect is in custody at the moment, but it is believed to be an international terrorism attempt.
British general election to be set for May 6
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is expected to announce a May 6 date for the country's general elections. Mr. Brown is expected to go to the Queen to ask for the dissolving of Parliament (normal in British elections), and will then make a speech.
Oil spill alert in Australia
A Chinese oil tanker crashes in the Great Coral Reef in Australia causing the Australian government to issue a spill alert - although very little oil has been confirmed to be spilled.
Peace for S Africa after Terreblance murder?
South African government urges for no "inflammatory statements" after the murder of white-extremist Terreblanche.
Dubai sentences "kissing couple" for 30 Days
A couple which allegedly kissed in public will be put in jail for 30 days, face a £200 alcohol fine, and be deported if they do not win an appeal. It is illegal to kiss on the mouth in public in Dubai due to decency laws. The couple is accused of kissing in a restaurant and being seen by a girl.
New York girl arrested for writing on schooldesk
A 12 year old New York girl is suing the education department for $1million after she was arrested for writing a note to her friends on her desk with a green, erasable marker. The New York Police Department has said the reaction of arresting the girl and then handcuffing her was incorrect.
"SNOWMAGEDDON" SHUTS DOWN WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE AS 28" OF SNOW FALL IN THE CAPITAL AREA TODAY.
1922 SNOWFALL RECORD TIED
210,000 PEOPLE HAVE NO POWER
MOST ROADS DEEMED IMPASSABLE
OFFICIALS SAY BE PREPARED TO STAY INDOORS FOR 5 DAYS
BEING CALLED SNOWMAGEDDON, SNOWPOCALYPSE, CURSE OF SNOWBAMA
LARGEST SNOWFALL REMEMBERED IN AREA WAS 3' IN 1772, THOUGH NO RECORDS EXIST
CRISIS IN HAITI: 212,000 KILLED
AID RESCUES 15 YEAR OLD GIRL 15 DAYS AFTER EARTHQUAKE.
7.0 HIT JAN. 12TH NEAR PORT-AU-PRINCE
US AND OTHERS RUSH IN SUPPLIES
LATEST NEWS:
72,000 bodies buried so far, with many still in rubble of Port-au-Prince
UPDATED FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2010, 5:03:30 UTC
Earthquake struck 10 miles south-west of Haiti's capital and largest city, Port-au-Prince, on Tuesday evening.
Red Cross International Estimates 45,000-50,000 dead, while Haitian authorities say more than 100,000 (maybe even 200,000), and the US State Department estimates 100,000 dead.
At least 50,000 bodies have been buried since Tuesday says Haitian authorities.
Presidential Palace and much of capital city collapsed/destroyed, but President okay.
US takes control of Haiti's major airport and sends in 10,000 troops to the country. Belgium, Brazil, and other countries also in Haiti.
US staging in Dominican Republic - US aircraft carrier in Dominican Republic.
People still stranded in rubble and collapsed buildings; many people sleeping outside because of no home or unsure of safety of home's structure.
BROWN WINS ELECTION IN MASSACHUSETTS IN NOT-SO-CLOSE NUMBERS; 100,000 MORE VOTES FOR BROWN
THIS ELECTION ENDS THE SUPERMAJORITY OF DEMOCRATS IN THE SENATE AND WILL MOST LIKELY KILL THE HEALTH CARE BILL.
RESULTS: BROWN WINS.
PRECINTS REPORTING: 100%
REPUBLICAN SCOTT P. BROWN: 52%
DEMOCRAT MARTHA COAKLEY: 47%
INDEPENDENT JOSEPH L. KENNEDY: 1%
LATEST POLLS HAVE BROWN AHEAD BY SEVERAL POINTS
Picture of Democrat Martha Coakley above was taken by Fogster and edited by Abovedrew23.
Picture above is by Logan Abassi and the UNDP Global Haiti.
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