Witnesses in Kenya’s capital say dozens of people have been killed by a gasoline pipeline explosion. Nairobi police officials say 61 bodies have been recovered so far but they expect the death toll to rise. More than 100 burn victims were taken to local hospitals after the pipeline exploded Monday in the densely populated Sinai […]
Dozens Killed in Nairobi Pipeline Explosion
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
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Explosion at French Nuclear Site Kills 1, Injures 3
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
An explosion at a nuclear site in southern France has killed one person and injured at least three others. France’s ASN nuclear safety agency says the blast Monday at the Marcoule nuclear installation in the city of Nimes happened near a furnace. Firefighters say a security perimeter has been set up around the area. Marcoule […]
ANC Youth Leader Malema Convicted of Hate Speech
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 8:36 am (UTC-5)
A South African judge has found the head of the ruling party’s youth league guilty of hate speech, for singing a song whose lyrics mean “shoot the white farmer.” Monday’s ruling bans Julius Malema and his supporters from singing the song, entitled “Shoot the Boer.” Judge Collin Lamont said the words of the song are […]
Explosion at French Nuclear Plant
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 8:15 am (UTC-5)
An explosion has rocked a nuclear site in southern France. France’s nuclear safety body says the blast occurred Monday at the Marcoule nuclear plant in the city of Nimes. It was not immediately clear how serious the blast was. No other information was immediately available.
Gadhafi Forces Kill 15 NTC Forces in Coastal City
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
Fighters with Libya’s National Transitional Council say forces loyal to former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi have killed at least 15 guards in an attack outside a key oil refinery in the coastal city of Ras Lanuf. Provisional authority forces say armed Gadhafi fighters approached the refinery in a column of vehicles early Monday, attacking the […]
Severe Storms Batter Britain
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 7:35 am (UTC-5)
Britain is bracing for the most severe weather it has seen in 15 years as the remains of what was Hurricane Katia hit the country Monday. Britain’s Met office has issued an “Amber Alert,” the second highest weather alert. Coastal areas could get hit with winds nearing 130 kilometers per hour, uprooting trees and causing […]
23 Indian Children Get HIV from Transfusions
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 7:20 am (UTC-5)
Authorities in western India say at least 23 children suffering from a rare genetic disorder have tested positive for HIV after receiving tainted blood transfusions. Officials say the youngsters’ HIV status was discovered at Junagadh Civil Hospital where they were among at least 100 thalassemic children receiving regular transfusions. Gujarat Health Minister Jay Narayan Vyas […]
Dozens Killed in Nairobi Explosion
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
Witnesses in Kenya say dozens of people have been killed by a gasoline pipeline explosion in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Kenyan police say the death toll from the blast and a subsequent fire is likely more than 100. Many others were burned or injured and taken to local hospitals. The explosion erupted Monday in the Lunga […]
European Markets Sharply Lower at Midday
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
European stock markets were sharply lower in midday trading Monday. London’s Financial Times 100 index dropped 2.07 percent , to 5,107. The CAC-40 in Paris plunged 4.11 percent , to 2,852. And the DAX in Frankfurt fell 2.86 percent , at 5,041. The S&P futures contract was down 22 points, indicating a severely lower opening […]
Thai PM Visits Indonesia With Trade Issues Topping Agenda
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 7:00 am (UTC-5)
The leaders of Thailand and Indonesia have promised to boost trade and security cooperation. The promise was made Monday during a visit to Jakarta by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. The visit is the second in a series of get-acquainted meetings for the new Thai leader, who visited Brunei Saturday. She travels Thursday to Cambodia, […]
