Swedish Cops botch Terror Plot at Gothenburg, Japan remembers Takaido Quake and Tsunami

Roda Sten Art Gallery was apparently the target of a Terror Plot - as Swedish Cops arrested several suspects on charges to blow it up

Published on Sep 11, 2011 by Euronews

Sweden’s National Security Service have arrested four people on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack in Gothenburg.

An art gallery in the centre of the country’s second city was evacuated and cordoned off around midnight local time.

A spokesperson for the Swedish prosecutors office declined to give any information concerning the arrests.

Japan remembers quake and tsunami victims

Published on Sep 11, 2011 by Euronews
People in Japan are holding ceremonies to mark the half-year anniversary of the country’s devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Moments of silence have been held in honour of the more than 20,000 people who died.

One event involved the creation of a rainbow made out of stories on the disaster written by children.

End game nigh in Libya’s civil war

From: Euronews | Sep 11, 2011 | 270 views

Libyan fighters remain poised to claim the last bastions of Muammer Gaddafi’s moribund regime.

National Transitional Council forces continue to pound the town of Bani Walid, which contains around one thousand well armed and well trained Gaddafi loyalists and mercenaries.

Those opposed to Gaddafi believe that one or two of the ousted leaders sons are holed up in Bani Walid.

They also warned an attack on the colonel’s hometown of Sirte is imminent.

Nature Rocks-Quake in Indonesia, Tornado at Japan, Wild Fire and more Rain America

Century's Storm, followed upon with its history's worst bush fire at America, as another visits Indonesia and Japan flooded

The Elements world over are heaving, what with another round of more Quakes, Stormy rains and wild bush fire.

Published on Sep 6, 2011 by AssociatedPress

A powerful earthquake jolted the western Indonesian island of Sumatra early Tuesday, killing a 12-year-old boy and sending people streaming from houses, hotels and at least one hospital in pa

http://youtu.be/dK5K9K_uRZsnic. (Sept. 6)

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Here’s the latest news for Monday, September 5: Woman, child killed in wind-driven Texas fires; Small plane crash sparks rapid brush fire in Calif.; A weakened Lee still poses flood threat; Killer typhoon brings more misery to Japan

Killer Typhoon Brings More Misery to Japan

Six months after a tsunami laid waste to northeastern Japan, a killer typhoon has brought more destruction to a different region, the area southwest of Tokyo. (Sept. 5)

Published on Sep 6, 2011 by AssociatedPress

The slow-moving remnants of Tropical Storm Lee dumped rain across the South and whipped up twisters that damaged dozens of Georgia homes as the system pushed farther inland on Monday. (Sept. 6)

Raw Video: Squall From Lee Hits Alabama

Tropical Storm Lee dumps rain on an already-soggy South, causing scattered flooding and power outages. The storm’s presence could be felt on Dauphin Island, Ala. where waves broke on empty beaches. (Sept. 5)

Raw Video: Obama Tours Storm Destruction in N.J.

President Barack Obama is promising people affected by Hurricane Irene that he won’t let “Washington politics” to get in the way of getting them federal help. Obama toured the flood damage in New Jersey. (Sept. 4)

Published on Sep 6, 2011 by AssociatedPress

A massive wildfire has burned nearly 500 homes near the Texas capital as thousands were forced to leave their homes. Texas governor Rick Perry visited evacuees from the Bastrop fire Monday. (Sept. 6)

Published on Sep 6, 2011 by AssociatedPress

Texas Governor Rick Perry says wildfires have consumed more than 1,000 homes, with scores of Texans living in shelters or with complete strangers. He says people should avoid any outdoor activities that could spark a blaze. (Sept. 6)

Environment – Tokyo Radiation Scan, Puyehue Volcano ash drifts to Australia, Submarines dive to check Pollution

Extensive nationwide scan at Japan for radiation fallout

Tokyo tested for radiation levels

From: Euronews | Jun 15, 2011 | 29 views

Radiation testing has begun in Tokyo, with officials testing levels at 100 locations across the city. The capital is 240 kilometres south-west of the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, where reactors were damaged following the earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

Ash fills the air near Puyehue volcano

From: Euronews | Jun 15, 2011 | 50 views

The massive volcanic ash cloud which is grounding flights from Argentina to Australia is proving a nuisance to locals in Chile.

Those living near the Puyehue volcano are having to live with an ash covered landscape and air borne dust particles making it difficult to breath.

However experts say there is no serious risk to health….

Submarines to explore Lake Geneva

From: Euronews | Jun 15, 2011 | 48 views

Two Russian deep sea mini submarines are to delve into the depths of Lake Geneva to assess its pollution levels.

The Mir type vessels were previously used to film the wreckage of the sunken Titanic.

Now they will begin a three month long exploration to increase understanding of the murky waters and to trace all sorts of pollutants….

Toddler latest to die in German E.coli outbreak

From: Euronews | Jun 15, 2011 | 9 views

Testing of vegetables has continued to confirm the extent of the source of the E.coli outbreak in Germany. It comes as the bacteria claimed its first child fatality -a two-year-old in the city of Hanover.

The outbreak has caused a major crisis of confidence among consumers – slashing demand for fresh produce, resulting in major losses for producers.

Ferry links resume between India and Sri Lanka

From: Euronews | Jun 15, 2011 | 22 views

Sea ferry services have resumed between India and Sri Lanka for the first time in 30 years.

The aim is to boost tourism and economic cooperation in light of the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war.

An Indian ferry carrying more than 1,000 passengers arrived at the main port of Colombo on Tuesday….

Raw Video-Tornado building up, Shuttle Endeavour Landing as Atlantis rolls to Launch pad, UN –Japan miscalculated Tsunami Risk

Shuttle Endeavour's perfect eagles' landing

Raw Video: Tornado Strikes Springfield, Mass.

From: AssociatedPress | Jun 1, 2011 | 307 views

An apparent tornado struck the downtown of one of Massachusetts’ largest cities Wednesday afternoon, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. No injuries were immediately reported. (June 1)

Shuttle Endeavour completes its final flight

The US space shuttle Endeavour has safely landed after its final flight.

The ship touched down at its Florida home base in the early hours, completing its 25th and last mission. It caps a 16-day voyage to deliver a premier science experiment to the International Space Station.

Endeavour can now look forward to a life on public display in Los Angeles. The United States is retiring its three-ship fleet due to high operating costs and to free up funds to develop new spacecraft that can travel beyond the space station’s 220-mile-high (346-km-high) orbit.

Raw Video: Shuttle Atlantis Rolls to Launchpad

From: AssociatedPress | Jun 1, 2011 | 388 views

Shuttle Atlantis is now on the launch pad, in preparation for a July liftoff. This time lapse shows the 3.4 mile, 6 hour trek from Kennedy Space Center’s vehicle assembly building to the launch pad in under two minutes. (June 1)

UN says Japan underestimated tsunami nuclear risk

Japan underestimated the risk of a killer wave hitting its now-crippled Fukushima power plant according to UN atomic safety inspectors.

To avoid a repeat of the crisis, they have urged a rethink in the way nuclear facilities are built, run and regulated. Handing over a summary of their preliminary report to the Japanese government, the IAEA team said lessons could be learned globally.

Oil spill and another blast hits Japan Reactor, Returning Space shuttle has Risks to fly again

Heat shield damage to Shuttle Eneavour makes its next flight Risky

Oil Spill, Blast Hit Crippled Japan Nuke Plant

From: AssociatedPress | May 31, 2011 | 303 views

An oil spill and an explosion added to the woes of the operator of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant Tuesday. Japan’s health minister ordered several workers away from their duties at the plant amid worries over radiation exposure. (May 31)

Final Shuttle Launch Risky, Rewarding

From: AssociatedPress | May 31, 2011 | 311 views

The final launch of the space shuttle program in July, with the Atlantis, marks an end to the reusable space vehicle. But if it runs into problems, astronauts may need a rescue. (May 31)

Mexican Teacher Praised for Protecting Kids

From: AssociatedPress | May 31, 2011 | 303 views

A kindergarten teacher in northern Mexico was honored Monday for her courage after a video showed her calmly instructing children to duck and cover as gunfire rattled outside their school. (May 31)

Mladic Extradited to UN Court in the Hague

From: AssociatedPress | May 31, 2011 | 180 views

Serbia extradited Ratko Mladic to the U.N. war crimes tribunal on Tuesday where he will stand trial for genocide, 16 years after he was charged by the court for the killing of 8,000 Muslim men and boys. (May 31)