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August 26, 2010 9:49 AM

Chilean officials ask NASA for help to rescue trapped miners

Chilean officials organising rescue of 33 miners trapped 700 metres underground have asked the US space agency for help. Rescue workers say they are concerned about the physical and mental health of the miners who are likely to have to wait for months before they can be rescued. NASA has experience ...

August 26, 2010 9:49 AM

Chilean officials ask NASA for help to rescue trapped miners

Chilean officials organising rescue of 33 miners trapped 700 metres underground have asked the US space agency for help. Rescue workers say they are concerned about the physical and mental health of the miners who are likely to have to wait for months before they can be rescued. NASA has experience ...

August 26, 2010 9:49 AM

US: Sale of new homes falling to their lowest level in 40 years

Figures on the state of the American economy show the sale of new homes falling to their lowest level in 40 years. The figures come a day after statistics show that the sale of existing homes were at 15 years low. The news on house sales has led some economists to suggest that the United States econ...

August 26, 2010 9:49 AM

US: Sale of new homes falling to their lowest level in 40 years

Figures on the state of the American economy show the sale of new homes falling to their lowest level in 40 years. The figures come a day after statistics show that the sale of existing homes were at 15 years low. The news on house sales has led some economists to suggest that the United States econ...

August 26, 2010 9:49 AM

Kabul schoolgirls admitted to hospital after suspected poison gas attack

In Afghanistan, dozens of Kabul schoolgirls were admitted to hospital yesterday after a suspected poison gas attack on their school. According an education ministry spokesman they are now in a stable condition. The spokesman said that Wednesday's incident was "an act of cowardice by enemies of ...

August 26, 2010 9:49 AM

Kabul schoolgirls admitted to hospital after suspected poison gas attack

In Afghanistan, dozens of Kabul schoolgirls were admitted to hospital yesterday after a suspected poison gas attack on their school. According an education ministry spokesman they are now in a stable condition. The spokesman said that Wednesday's incident was "an act of cowardice by enemies of ...

August 26, 2010 9:48 AM

Pakistanis flee homes as floods sweep south Pak

Thousands of Pakistanis are fleeing their homes in southern coastal areas as floods sweep down from the north. The vast body of flood-water that has swept the length of Pakistan is now threatening previously unaffected communities in Sindh province, at the country's southern tip. The authoritie...

August 26, 2010 9:48 AM

Pakistanis flee homes as floods sweep south Pak

Thousands of Pakistanis are fleeing their homes in southern coastal areas as floods sweep down from the north. The vast body of flood-water that has swept the length of Pakistan is now threatening previously unaffected communities in Sindh province, at the country's southern tip. The authoritie...

August 26, 2010 9:46 AM

UNSC to hold emergency meeting to discuss Congo mass rape

Diplomats at the United Nations say the Security Council is to hold an emergency meeting to discuss rape of more than 150 women in the Democratic Republic of Congo, nearly 30 kilometres from the U.N. base. Peace keeping troops said they heard about the mass rape carried out by rebel forces ten days ...

August 26, 2010 9:46 AM

UNSC to hold emergency meeting to discuss Congo mass rape

Diplomats at the United Nations say the Security Council is to hold an emergency meeting to discuss rape of more than 150 women in the Democratic Republic of Congo, nearly 30 kilometres from the U.N. base. Peace keeping troops said they heard about the mass rape carried out by rebel forces ten days ...

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