A strong earthquake rocked Bhutan on Monday, blocking access roads in the mountainous Asian kingdom and killing at least five people, the country’s home minister told CNN.
5 dead as strong quake rocks Bhutan
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Turkish ‘media war’ causes alarm in Europe
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on Wednesday added itself to a growing number of European voices expressing alarm at a record fine levied against Turkey’s largest media conglomerate. The Turkish government last week decided to fine Dogan Holding $2.5 billion for alleged unpaid back taxes
2,500 suspected cases of H1N1 reported at university
An outbreak of flu at Washington State University showed few signs of slowing down as more students continued to report symptoms suspected of being from the H1N1 virus, school officials said Wednesday. About 2,500 students have come down with possible cases of H1N1 since classes began August 24, said James Tinney, WSU director of media relations.
Germany arrests suspect in plot to attack U.S. targets
German federal prosecutors said Friday they have arrested a man suspected of helping a terrorist cell that allegedly plotted attacks against U.S. troops in Germany.
Stray dogs being killed in Baghdad
The shotgun blast rips into the stray dog’s midsection, sending it tumbling over and over. Agonizing yelps echo through the streets as it tries to reach and bite at the gaping wound. Minutes later, the dog is dead