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Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike - Times of India
July 31, 2010 Reuters | Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike Times of India GAZA: A leading member of Hamas was killed and eight others were injured in Israeli airstrikes on three targets in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian sources confirmed on Saturday. Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing, announced that one of its leaders, ... Israeli Airstrike Kills a Hamas Official Trapped in Gaza Tough life in Gaza |
Death Toll Rises to 800 as Floods Hit Pakistan - New York Times
July 31, 2010 The Hindu | Death Toll Rises to 800 as Floods Hit Pakistan New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Monsoon-driven floods are reported to have killed at least 800 people and destroyed thousands of homes in the past week, officials said Saturday, as some of the one million Pakistanis affected were reported with ... Deaths From Pakistan Floods May Reach 3000, Rescue Service Official Says Pakistani flood death toll passes 800 as northwest destroyed by rainfall, says ... Monsoon Rains in Pakistan, Afghanistan Kill More Than 800 |
Russian Military Deployed to Help Fight Wildfires - Voice of America
July 31, 2010 msnbc.com | Russian Military Deployed to Help Fight Wildfires Voice of America Photo: AP Army troops joined the battle Saturday to contain blazes in central Russia that have killed about 30 people in the past three days. Emergency officials say some of the fires have subsided, but 14 regions are still badly affected. ... Wildfires spread in western Russia, kill 28 Local Russian official steps down over wildfires Russia mobilises as fires burn on |
Saudi Arabia and Syria Try to Douse Lebanon's Next Fire - TIME
July 31, 2010 Globe and Mail | Saudi Arabia and Syria Try to Douse Lebanon's Next Fire TIME audi King Abdullah, left, and Syrian President Bashar Assad, right, talk to eachother as they step off the plane upon their arrival at Rafik Hariri international airport, in Beirut, Lebanon, ... 'Assad wants Hariri tribunal closed' Lebanon press unmoved by Syrian-Saudi visit Syrian, Saudi leaders show solidarity with Lebanon |
Pakistan plays down Cameron row - BBC News
July 31, 2010 Washington Post | Pakistan plays down Cameron row BBC News Pakistan says it expects "fruitful" talks between its president and David Cameron despite the prime minister's comments over its alleged terror links. The Pakistani government has played down the impact of Mr Cameron's warning that it should avoid ... Official: Spy chief visit to U.K. canceled over PM's remarks Pakistan tries to calm Cameron row Pressure mounts on Zardari to call off UK visit |
Germany mourns Love Parade victims at memorial service - BBC News
July 31, 2010 Globe and Mail | Germany mourns Love Parade victims at memorial service BBC News Germany has held an emotional memorial service for 21 people killed at the Love Parade dance festival last weekend. At the service, a top state official vowed that authorities would do everything to find out who was responsible for the tragedy. ... Love Parade's 21 victims remembered Love Parade victims remembered at memorial service Germany Mourns Love Parade Victims At Service |
Mystery File Posted to Wikileaks Afghan Page - PC World
July 31, 2010 Reuters | Mystery File Posted to Wikileaks Afghan Page PC World A mystery file with the name "Insurance" has been posted to the web page where earlier this week some 77000 secret documents about the Afghan war were leaked. The 1.4GB file is ten times larger than all the other files on Wikileaks' Afghan War Diary ... Julian Assange: is 'Wikileaker' on a crusade or an ego trip? US worried more secret documents may be released Afghanistan: War via the web |
Venezuela Sends Troops to Colombian Border - Voice of America
July 31, 2010 The Hindu | Venezuela Sends Troops to Colombian Border Voice of America Photo: AP Venezuela's president says he has deployed troops to the border with Colombia, as tensions rise between the two South American countries. Hugo Chavez said Friday he believed the outgoing government of Colombian President Alvaro Uribe could be ... Colombia says "never" thought to attack Venezuela Chavez sending troops to Colombian border Talks on Venezuela-Colombia row |
Kashmir civilians killed in clashes with Indian forces - BBC News
July 31, 2010 Kansas City Star | Kashmir civilians killed in clashes with Indian forces BBC News At least two people have been killed in Indian-administered Kashmir in a second day of protests against Indian rule. Indian police and paramilitaries fired live ammunition and tear gas as demonstrators threw stones. Protesters gathered in several ... Kashmir situation grim, death toll in forces' firing reaches six Indian Kashmir Under Curfew After Deaths 2 killed, 40 injured in fresh violence in Kashmir Valley |
Russia sends army to battle wildfires
July 31, 2010
Russia sent the army on Saturday to battle wildfires that have killed at least 28 people and were threatening dozens of towns and villages. Thick smoke and ash slowed firefighting efforts and thousands of people were being evacuated.
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