New Zealand hit by deadly earthquake
Authorities said, on Tuesday afternoon, a strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand, causing multiple fatalities as ripped buildings onto buses, buckled streets and damaged cathedrals, The quake struck shortly before 1 p.m Tuesday (7 p.m. Monday ET). It was followed by a series of aftershocks including a 5.6-magnitude aftershock about 15 minutes later. The […]
30 killed in Afghan suicide bombing
Police said on Monday, an unexpected suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance to an Afghan government office, killing at least 30 people, most of them were waiting in line to get government id cards, . District Police chief Abdul QayumEbrahimi said that the attack occurred around noon local time in Imam Sahib district […]
Yemen’s youth tries to mobilize public
Despite the brutal attacks against them for the last seven days, Yemen’s focused younger population shows to be the main voice pushing for regime change, similar to the case in Egypt. But unlike in Egypt, these young people are trying to mobilize a hugh number of uneducated population, many of whom without access to the […]
Libyan pilots ordered to bomb protesters
Air force jets by Libyan army have fired on protesters in the country’s capital Tripoli while the this northern African country slips deeper into crisis Two Libyan fighter pilots, with Libyian Air Force, defected on Monday and took off their jets to Malta and they told authorities they had been forced to bomb protesters, Maltese […]
Change in Morocco demanded by thousands
In Casablanca, the North African nation’s biggest city, more than 4,000 people came out demanding: “Freedom, dignity, justice,” an AFP reporter said. Thousands protestors in Moroccan cities demand political reform while limiting powers of King Mohammed VI, the latest protests demanding change that have hit the region. It is estimated that between 3,000 and 4,000 […]
Gadhafi’s son: Libya on a brink of civil war
TRIPOLI -Son of Libyan leader Moamer Gadhafi’ has told Monday that Libya faces a civil war if street protesters refuse to accept new reform offers, in a speech broadcast while gunfire could be heard out in the capital. Saif al-Islam Gadhafi urged citizens to build a “new Libya” and has condemned the unheard uprising against […]
Rush Hour News China cracks down protest threats
On possible signs of protests in China Chinese forces on Sunday crackedthem down, Chinese officials sent police to detain dissidents and destroy public meetings in the BEIJING and Shanghai. On Saturday there were number of messages sent thru Internet calling for demonstrations in 13 cities, coming from Chinese-language sites based overseas, there were reports of […]
Rush Hour News More than 20 killed in Benghazi
It is belived that at least 20 people lost their lifes and more than 200 injured Friday in the Benghazi, Libya’s second-largest city, said a medical source in Benghazi who remained anaonymus. The casualties started as number of Libyans took to the streets to be heard against leader Moammar Gadhafi, witnesses said. The medical source […]
It is estimated that 84 were killed in Libya protests
After three days of anti-government protests in Libya a New York-based human rights organization, in their last report, belives that 84 people have been killed . Libyan security forces have been batleing an escalated crackdown on the anti-government protests concentrated in the impoverished east of the country. Human Rights Watch based its estimate on interviews […]
US caught between ‘democracy’ and military interests
The incident, in which at least five civilians were killed and many more seriously injured, was certain to sharply raise longstanding political tensions in the tiny, strategically located Gulf kingdom, which is home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet and adjoins oil colossus, Saudi Arabia. The US Secretary of State, (CLinton) has shown “deep concerns” […]
Belgium: 249 days and counting without goverment
Due to political deadlock following June elections last year, Belgians have been setting a new world record of 249 days without a governmentthat. Last years elections failed to produce a clear winner. Despite the ongoing political crisis, residents are using Thursday to hold a “chips revolution”, honouring a favourite national dish, with various events going […]
Rush Hour News: anti-government protests in Libya “steaming”
Protests in the isolated North African nation broke out this week, part of a larger anti-government movement sweeping the region. Related videos and messages were posted on social media sites Thursday showing that anti-government protests in Libya were picking up heat in several cities, with some turning violent on a “Day of Rage.” Unofficialy reported […]