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August 26, 2010 8:22 PM

Heavy floods hit North Korea

In North Korea, Sinuiju City and Uiju County have been hit by serious floods caused by heavy rain. According to the official news agency KCNA, more than 7,100 dwelling blocks for 7,750 families were destroyed. The KCNA today said an estimated 7,200 hectares of farmlands were flooded, while more than...

August 26, 2010 8:22 PM

Heavy floods hit North Korea

In North Korea, Sinuiju City and Uiju County have been hit by serious floods caused by heavy rain. According to the official news agency KCNA, more than 7,100 dwelling blocks for 7,750 families were destroyed. The KCNA today said an estimated 7,200 hectares of farmlands were flooded, while more than...

August 26, 2010 7:52 PM

China steps up nationwide air safety checks

China stepped up nationwide checks of its fast-growing airline fleet following Tuesday's jet crash which killed 42 people. The Brazilian-made Henan Airlines regional jet crashed in heavy fog near Yichun city's Lindu airport in the northeast of the country with 54 passengers and crew surviving t...

August 26, 2010 7:52 PM

China steps up nationwide air safety checks

China stepped up nationwide checks of its fast-growing airline fleet following Tuesday's jet crash which killed 42 people. The Brazilian-made Henan Airlines regional jet crashed in heavy fog near Yichun city's Lindu airport in the northeast of the country with 54 passengers and crew surviving t...

August 26, 2010 6:03 PM

Bangladesh Court declares 7th amendment to constitution as illegal?

The Bangladesh High Court on Thursday declared as illegal the seventh amendment to the country's constitution that ratified Lt. Gen. HM Ershad's military takeover and the acts under his military rule. A two judge bench of Justice Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik and Justice Sheikh Md Zakir Hossa...

August 26, 2010 6:03 PM

Bangladesh Court declares 7th amendment to constitution as illegal?

The Bangladesh High Court on Thursday declared as illegal the seventh amendment to the country's constitution that ratified Lt. Gen. HM Ershad's military takeover and the acts under his military rule. A two judge bench of Justice Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik and Justice Sheikh Md Zakir Hossa...

August 26, 2010 4:35 PM

More fighting erupts in Somalia’s capital

More fighting has erupted in Somalia's capital a day after Islamist militants attacked a hotel and killed more than 30 people. Witnesses say the insurgent group Al Shabab and pro-government forces exchanged heavy artillery fire in Mogadishu on Wednesday. Commanders on the government side say Al...

August 26, 2010 4:35 PM

More fighting erupts in Somalia’s capital

More fighting has erupted in Somalia's capital a day after Islamist militants attacked a hotel and killed more than 30 people. Witnesses say the insurgent group Al Shabab and pro-government forces exchanged heavy artillery fire in Mogadishu on Wednesday. Commanders on the government side say Al...

August 26, 2010 2:13 PM

Taliban kill eight policemen in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, Taliban have killed eight policemen in northern province of Kunduz. Provincial governor Mohammad Omar said, a group of Taliban rebels raided a police checkpoint in Siab area outside Kunduz city early this morning leaving eight policemen dead. One police constable sustained injuries i...

August 26, 2010 2:13 PM

Taliban kill eight policemen in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, Taliban have killed eight policemen in northern province of Kunduz. Provincial governor Mohammad Omar said, a group of Taliban rebels raided a police checkpoint in Siab area outside Kunduz city early this morning leaving eight policemen dead. One police constable sustained injuries i...

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