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World War II-era "EIRE" markings revealed by massive fire in Ireland
The word Eire means Ireland in the Irish language. This particular sign was forgotten in the years after the war, with the fire uncovering a historical artefact many locals didn't know existed. The Defence Forces Air Corps were helping emergency services extinguish the fire when they noticed the sign from above. The Garda Air Support Unit said they'd never seen the sign at this location before... [Full Article...]
Small plane crashes in Southern California parking lot; 5 killed, authorities say
Images from the scene showed the wreckage of the jet in the middle of parked cars. In what local authorities call a miracle, no one was hurt on the ground. KTLA reported that the twin-engine aircraft went down near South Coast Plaza and the crash happened in the parking lot of a Staples store. "It actually came down in front of us". [Full Article...]
Bangladesh considers capital punishment for driving deaths
Today, protests have taken a violent turn in Dhaka's Jigatala neighbourhood. Bangladesh's transport workers on Thursday stopped operating bus services across the country and demanded security from the student protesters. More than 100 teens were reported to have been injured today after a standoff between police and students protesting against poor road safety in Bangladesh. [Full Article...]
Cape Town mayor Patricia #DeLille to resign
De Lille will then leave her post but will remain a member of the party. The hearing was expected to be open to the media after an agreement by the mayor and the DA. Were joined now by Cape Town's African National Congress, Caucus Leader, Xolani Sotashe. De Lille and the DA have been engaged in legal battles over the last few months . [Full Article...]
US will enforce sanctions against Iran, Pompeo says
The protests have often begun with slogans against the high cost of living and alleged financial corruption but quickly turned into anti-government rallies. On 7 August, Washington will reimpose sanctions on Iran's purchase of U.S. dollars, its trade in gold and precious metals and its dealings with metals, coal and industrial-related software. [Full Article...]
Portland officials worry far-right rally this weekend could be next Charlottesville
The chaotic clashes that took place during recent far-right rallies in the city by placing the heavily armoured officers between the opposing sides. At one point, police said on bullhorns that they had observed some people among the counter-protesters carrying weapons and ordered a section of the event area cleared. [Full Article...]
Iran to conduct 'swarm' drills in the Persian Gulf soon
Iran has launched major naval exercises in the Persian Gulf just days before the United States is due to start reimposing sanctions on Tehran, according to media reports citing US officials. "Other U.S. warships are nearby and there are numerous combat aircraft in the region, " the cable network reported . In this March 21, 2017 photograph, members of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard wat... [Full Article...]
Hurricane Hector tracks toward Hawaii
Hurricane Hector updated track as of 5 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. "However, Hector is expected to still be a major hurricane when it moves into the central Pacific basin", the National Hurricane Center said. "It is a good time for everyone in the Hawaiian Islands to ensure they have their hurricane plan in place". "Hector could also track farther north near Hawaii if its forward speed slows d... [Full Article...]