Pakistan officials say 7 killed after explosion rocks market in district next to Swat ValleyOctober 12th, 2009 Explosion in northwest Pakistan kills 7PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Seven people are dead after an explosion in a district next to the troubled Swat Valley. Local Mayor Bakhte Alam says many more are wounded in the Monday blast in a Shangla district market.
Police: 29 killed, over 40 hurt after explosion rocks market in district next to Swat ValleyOctober 12th, 2009 Explosion in northwest Pakistan kills 29PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Police say the death toll in a blast in Pakistan's northwest Shangla district has reached 29. Senior police official Idrees Khan says more than 40 people were wounded in the explosion.
Explosion in south Lebanon building that might have housed arms cache kills at least 1October 12th, 2009 Explosion in south Lebanon building kills 1BEIRUT — An explosion went off Monday in a building in southern Lebanon that might have been used as a weapons depot, killing at least one person, security officials said. The blast occurred in the village of Tayr Filsay near the port city of Tyre, about six miles (10 kilometers) from the border with Israel, the officials said.
Protester throws shoe at IMF director during conference in IstanbulOctober 1st, 2009 Protester throws shoe at IMF director in IstanbulISTANBUL — A protester threw a shoe at IMF Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn but missed during a conference at an Istanbul university Thursday. The man threw his white sports shoe and ran toward the speakers platform shouting "IMF get out," but he was blocked by security guards.
Official: 1 US soldier killed, 1 wounded in a landmine explosion in southern PhilippinesSeptember 30th, 2009 Official: Mine kills US soldier in PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines military says one U.S. soldier was killed and another wounded in a landmine explosion in the country's insurgent-plagued south.
Reports: Explosion at fireworks store kills at least 11 in BrazilSeptember 24th, 2009 Reports: 11 dead in fireworks explosion in BrazilSAO PAULO — An explosion has rocked a neighborhood on the outskirts of Sao Paulo and Brazilian news media say a fireworks store exploded, killing at least 11. Bandeirantes TV showed destroyed buildings and overturned cars and it said an entire city block was blown up.
Fireworks blast in Brazil flattens houses, kills at least 3September 24th, 2009 Brazil fireworks blast flattens homes, kills 3SAO PAULO — A fireworks explosion demolished several houses and killed at least three people on the outskirts of Sao Paulo on Thursday, officials said. About five houses were turned into rubble, and at least 14 people were injured by the blast in a residential neighborhood in the city of Santo Andre, according to the local fire department.
Grenade blast amid Colombian soccer celebration kills 1, wounds 30September 5th, 2009 Blast during Colombian soccer celebration kills 1BOGOTA — Police in Colombia say a grenade exploded in a crowd celebrating a national soccer team win, killing one person and wounding at least 30. Antioquia state police commander Col.
State news agency reports chemical explosion in east China kills 18 people, injures 10 othersSeptember 2nd, 2009 Report: Chemical explosion kills 18 in ChinaBEIJING — A chemical explosion in eastern China killed 18 people and injured 10 others on Wednesday, state media reported. The blast occurred about 4 p.m.
Explosion in trash container in Istanbul kills 1August 15th, 2009 1 killed in explosion in IstanbulANKARA, Turkey — An explosion inside a trash container in Istanbul has killed one person and injured one other, police and news reports said Saturday. Istanbul Police Chief Huseyin Capkin said the blast late Friday in the low-income Gaziosmanpasa neighborhood killed a night watchman guarding a nearby building.
Explosion near Civil Guard barracks in Spain's Mallorca island; Reports say 2 deadJuly 30th, 2009 Reports: blast at Mallorca police barracks kills 2MADRID — Spanish officials are reporting an explosion outside a police barracks on the resort island Mallorca. El Pais newspaper says two Civil Guard officers were killed and several people were injured by Thursday's blast.
Authorities say explosion at petrochemical plant in France kills at least 2, injures 5July 15th, 2009 French explosion kills at least 2PARIS — Local authorities say an explosion at a petrochemical plant in eastern France has killed at least two people and injured five. An official with the local governor in Moselle, 210 miles (340 kilometers) east of Paris, says the explosion occurred Wednesday at a plant in Carling/Saint-Avold.
Greek, Russian Orthodox patriarchs lead prayers together in Turkey in show of unityJuly 5th, 2009 Greek, Russian Orthodox leaders show unityISTANBUL, Turkey — The spiritual leaders of the Orthodox Christian churches in Istanbul and Russia led Sunday prayers together in a show of unity after years of jostling for influence. Istanbul Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I said the two churches must overcome differences, though he stressed his church's status as "first among equals" with the historic role of coordinating between the various Orthodox branches, of which Russia's is the largest.
Explosion in illegal fireworks factory kills 13, injures 2, in eastern ChinaMay 3rd, 2009 China: Blast at illegal fireworks factory kills 13BEIJING — Chinese state media say an explosion in an illegal fireworks factory has killed 13 people and injured two. Saturday's blast flattened three rooms in a rented house in the eastern province of Shandong.
Syrian man arrested for planning to assassinate ObamaApril 7th, 2009 ANKARA - A Syrian national who allegedly planned to stab US President Barack Obama was arrested in Istanbul Friday, Turkish media reported Tuesday. The man had attempted to gain press credentials for Obama's visit claiming he worked for the Al Jazeera.
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