Brazilian scientists believe they have located an underground river an estimated 4,000 meters below the Amazon River. Named after the head of the research team that located the river, the Hamza River stretches an estimated 6,000 kilometers, emptying deep in the Atlantic Ocean. Like its famous above ground counterpart, the underground river is believed to […]
Scientists Find Signs of Underground Brazilian River
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 11:50 pm (UTC-5)
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Pakistan Imposes Sanctions on Doctor Involved in Bin Laden Raid
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 11:20 pm (UTC-5)
A Pakistani commission has imposed sanctions on the Pakistani doctor who assisted the United States in its raid against al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden while a U.S. senator urges the U.S. cut off all aid to Pakistan. The Pakistani government-appointed Abbottabad Commission said Tuesday that all persons involved in the May 2 raid that killed […]
Niger Officials Deny Large Libyan Convoy Entered Nation
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 10:10 pm (UTC-5)
Conflicting reports have emerged about whether a large convoy carrying forces loyal to ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi has crossed into neighboring Niger. Three high-ranking officials from Niger late Tuesday denied media reports that more than 200 military vehicles from Libya had entered the country, saying only three cars had crossed the frontier. The New York […]
Pakistan Imposes Sanctions on Doctor Involved in Bin Laden Raid
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 9:56 pm (UTC-5)
A Pakistani commission has imposed sanctions on the Pakistani doctor who assisted the United States in its raid against al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden while a U.S. Senator urges the U.S. cut off all aid to Pakistan. The Pakistani government-appointed Abbottabad Commission said in a statement Tuesday that all persons involved in the May 2 […]
Postmaster General Warns the USPS Could Shut Down in 2012
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 9:50 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe is warning that the centuries-old agency could shut down next year if Congress does not allow it to restructure. Donahoe told a Senate committee Tuesday that the post office is on the brink of default. He said action is needed by the end of the month or it will default […]
4 Dead in Texas Wildfires
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 9:35 pm (UTC-5)
The death toll from wildfires burning out of control in the parched U.S. state of Texas has risen to four with more than 1,200 firefighters struggling against the flames. Republican Governor Rick Perry cut short a presidential campaign appearance in South Carolina Monday to rush back to his home state. More than 180 fires have […]
Polish PM: Democratization Condition For EU Help to Belarus
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 9:30 pm (UTC-5)
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk say democratic changes are a key condition for the European Union to support and rescue the crumbling economy in Belarus. Mr. Tusk met with members of Belarusian opposition Tuesday in Poland’s capital Warsaw. Poland took over the EU rotating presidency on July 1. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mr. […]
4 Dead in Texas Wildfires
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 8:55 pm (UTC-5)
The death toll from wildfires burning out of control in the parched U.S. state of Texas has risen to four with more than 1,200 firefighters struggling against the flames. Republican Governor Rick Perry cut short a presidential campaign appearance in South Carolina Monday to rush back to his home state. More than 180 fires have […]
Niger Officials Deny Large Libyan Convoy Entered Nation
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 8:15 pm (UTC-5)
Conflicting reports have emerged about whether a large convoy carrying forces loyal to ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi has crossed into neighboring Niger. Three high-ranking officials from Niger denied media reports that more than 200 military vehicles from Libya had entered the country, saying only three cars had crossed the frontier. The New York Times quotes […]
US Couple on Trial for Death of Adopted Russian Son
Posted September 6th, 2011 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
A Pennsylvania couple in the city of York went on trial Tuesday for the death of their adopted Russian son. Michael and Nanette Craver have been in jail without bail since they were arrested last year and charged with homicide in the death of 7-year-old Russian-born Nathaniel. He died in a hospital after the Cravers […]
