tripolipost.com reported that speculation about Libya continues in the international media and the latest report by a German magazine that Al Qaeda is plotting to kidnap German and British citizens in Libya continues to fuel the speculation. The German weekly magazine Der Spiegel that made the report, said it was quoting German intelligence sources and comes after Germany and Britain and other Western countries have been urging their nationals to leave the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi days after a deadly attack by Islamist militants in neighbouring Algeria. Read Article
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Elheraldo.hn reported that in a period of ten days two multiple homicides were reported, one in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula last. In the two events killed …… The violence has been a constant in Honduras in the first 28 days of 2013. It posted an average of one every other day slaughter. These events […]
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According to vanguardia.com.mx, Civil Protection reported ashfall in populations of the decks and Atenquique Ejido, in the county seat of Tuxpan and Huescalapa…The Colima Volcano recorded the early hours of Tuesday a “low-magnitude event”, causing ashfall in the villages near the colossus. Jalisco Civil Protection reported on his Twitter account, @ PCJalisco, which “showed ejection […]
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As reported by thephuketnews.com, “Santi Udomkiratak, Deputy Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation for the provinces of Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga, has spoken about yesterday’s “anti Russian business” protest in Bang Tao, saying Thai people cannot complain about Russian businesses that are operating legally.” Read Article
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As reported by accuweather.com, “Tropical Cyclone Felleng, the strongest Indian Ocean cyclone since early December, is gathering strength east of northern Madagascar. The powerful storm was forecast to be of significant indirect impact to both Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands this week.” Read Article
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As reported by couriermail.com.au, “MUCH of the Queensland coast is feeling the wrath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald. Cities, towns and communities from Rockhampton to the border are facing flooding emergencies.” Read Article
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As reported by rotoruadailypost.co.nz, “Eruptions at White Island are possible with little or no warning, as seismic activity increases. Scientists and Bay of Plenty Civil Defence staff have been keeping a watch on White Island this weekend after GNS scientists noticed the type of seismic activity at the volcano had changed.” Read Article
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Britons have been warned to leave a breakaway region of Somalia after a “specific threat” has been made to westerners, the Foreign Office has said. UK nationals have been advised for some time to stay away from Somaliland because of the high threat of criminal and terrorist kidnappings. Read Article
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Irishtimes.com/ reported that one person has died and three others are feared drowned as tornadoes, torrential rain and severe flooding lash the Australian state of Queensland. There were several tornadoes over the weekend in the central and southeast areas of the state, with at least five causing widespread destruction in the Wide Bay region alone. […]
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Egyptian president Mohamed Mursi has declared a state of emergency in three provinces following days of unrest that have left almost 50 dead, and said he was ready to take additional steps to protect the nation, Bloomberg has reported. Mursi said in a televised address that attacks on civilians and state installations won’t be tolerated […]
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