Iranian officials say two strong earthquakes have killed at least 180 people in the northwest part of the country. More than 1,300 people have been injured. The quakes struck late Saturday afternoon just 11 minutes apart. State television reported at least six villages near the city of Tabriz were completely leveled, while 60 others sustained […]
Iran Reports 180 Dead in Earthquake
Posted August 11th, 2012 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
Officials in Iran say 180 people have been killed in two strong earthquakes just 11 minutes apart in the country’s northwest, near the city of Tabriz. More than 1,300 people are estimated to have been injured in Saturday’s mid-afternoon quakes. State television reported at least six villages in were completely leveled, while 60 others sustained […]
Bolt Sprints to Unprecedented ‘Triple-Double’
Posted August 11th, 2012 at 5:10 pm (UTC-5)
The world’s fastest man has accomplished what no man has done before — an Olympic “triple-double.” At the London Games Saturday, Usain Bolt anchored the Jamaicans to victory in the 4×100 relay in a world-record time of 36.84 seconds. The win follows his first-place finishes in London in the 100- and 200-meter sprints. He also […]
Iran Reports 180 Dead in Earthquake
Posted August 11th, 2012 at 5:05 pm (UTC-5)
Officials in Iran say 180 people have been killed in two strong earthquakes just minutes apart in the country’s northwest, near the city of Tabriz. An estimated 1,300 people were injured. State television reported at least six villages were completely leveled, while 60 others sustained damage ranging from 50 to 80 percent. Geological officials differed […]
Iran Reports 153 Dead in Earthquake
Posted August 11th, 2012 at 4:05 pm (UTC-5)
Officials in Iran say 153 people have been killed in two strong earthquakes in the country’s northwest, near the city of Tabriz. An estimated 1,300 people were injured. Geological officials differed slightly on magnitude measurements, but both Tehran University and the U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude of both at 6 or above. Iranian officials […]
Iran Reports 80 Dead in Earthquake
Posted August 11th, 2012 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
Officials in Iran say at least 80 people have been killed in two strong earthquakes in the country’s northwest, near the city of Tabriz. Geological officials differed slightly on magnitude measurements, but both Tehran University and the U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude of both at 6 or above. Iranian officials say the quakes damaged […]
US, Turkey Collaborate on Syria Crisis
Posted August 11th, 2012 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
The United States and Turkey are setting up a working group to plan for possible scenarios in Syria, saying the strategic goal is to hasten the end of the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu announced the initiative Saturday during Clinton’s visit to Turkey. […]
Bolt to Sprint for Unprecedented “Triple-Double”
Posted August 11th, 2012 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
The world’s fastest man is set to compete for an unprecedented “triple-double” at the London Olympics Saturday. Usain Bolt and his fellow Jamaican sprinters are seeking a win in the 4×100-meter relay, with Bolt running the anchor. A victory would follow Bolt’s wins in the 100- and 200-meter sprints. He won all three races at […]
Romney Announces Wisconsin’s Ryan as Running Mate
Posted August 11th, 2012 at 9:30 am (UTC-5)
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney says Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan will be his vice presidential running mate. Romney made the announcement Saturday before a throng of supporters aboard the retired battleship USS Wisconsin in Norfolk , Virginia. Romney appeared with Ryan in Norfolk to kick off a four-day campaign bus tour. The 42-year-old Ryan […]
US, Turkey Collaborate on Syria Crisis
Posted August 11th, 2012 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
The United States and Turkey are setting up a working group to plan for possible scenarios in Syria, including the possibility of a chemical attack. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu announced the initiative Saturday during Clinton’s visit to Turkey. They said the working group would coordinate military, intelligence […]
