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September 9, 2010 2:30 PM

Afghan EC decides to close more polling stations

In Afghanistan, election commission has decided to close more polling stations for next week Parliamentary elections due to security concerns. The electoral commission said 81 of the 458 polling stations planned in eastern Nangarhar province will be shut during the elections due to deteriorating sec...

September 9, 2010 2:30 PM

Afghan EC decides to close more polling stations

In Afghanistan, election commission has decided to close more polling stations for next week Parliamentary elections due to security concerns. The electoral commission said 81 of the 458 polling stations planned in eastern Nangarhar province will be shut during the elections due to deteriorating sec...

September 9, 2010 1:37 PM

Bushfires continue to burn in Brazil

Several parts of Brazil are under a state of emergency as more than 1,000 bushfires continue to burn across the country. There were more than 10,000 fires and 15 of Brazil's 26 states are now under a state of emergency. Weeks of intense drought in the Amazon basin and neighbouring areas have sp...

September 9, 2010 1:37 PM

Bushfires continue to burn in Brazil

Several parts of Brazil are under a state of emergency as more than 1,000 bushfires continue to burn across the country. There were more than 10,000 fires and 15 of Brazil's 26 states are now under a state of emergency. Weeks of intense drought in the Amazon basin and neighbouring areas have sp...

September 9, 2010 1:36 PM

Earthquake jolts Christchurch (New Zealand)

The New Zealand city of Christchurch has suffered its most damaging aftershock since a powerful earthquake at the weekend. The 5.1 magnitude tremor cut power, further damaged buildings and sent frightened residents into the streets. Regular aftershocks have hit the area since Saturday's 7.1 qua...

September 9, 2010 1:36 PM

Earthquake jolts Christchurch (New Zealand)

The New Zealand city of Christchurch has suffered its most damaging aftershock since a powerful earthquake at the weekend. The 5.1 magnitude tremor cut power, further damaged buildings and sent frightened residents into the streets. Regular aftershocks have hit the area since Saturday's 7.1 qua...

September 9, 2010 11:13 AM

10 killed, six injured in landmine blast in NWFP

In Pakistan, at least 10 people were killed and six more injured when a vehicle hit a landmine in the restive Kurram tribal region in the northwest.About 20 people were travelling in the vehicle. The condition of three of the injured was described by local officials as critical. No group claimed res...

September 9, 2010 11:13 AM

10 killed, six injured in landmine blast in NWFP

In Pakistan, at least 10 people were killed and six more injured when a vehicle hit a landmine in the restive Kurram tribal region in the northwest.About 20 people were travelling in the vehicle. The condition of three of the injured was described by local officials as critical. No group claimed res...

September 9, 2010 11:12 AM

Two asteroids passing close to Earth today

Two asteroids are passing close to Earth today but are not likely to pose a threat. US space agency NASA says, both will come within the Moon's orbit. One of them, estimated at six to 14 meters in size, is set to pass about 79,000 kilometers away. The other asteroid is believed to be 10 to 20 m...

September 9, 2010 11:12 AM

Two asteroids passing close to Earth today

Two asteroids are passing close to Earth today but are not likely to pose a threat. US space agency NASA says, both will come within the Moon's orbit. One of them, estimated at six to 14 meters in size, is set to pass about 79,000 kilometers away. The other asteroid is believed to be 10 to 20 m...

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