Komincents

Moses Lake, WA: Cops Rescue Handcuffed Inmate After Dog Paddle Escape Attempt

komincents — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:11:45 +0000

“When we got back to shore, he looked me right in the face and said, ‘You just saved my life, thank you.’” ~ Sgt. Ken Jones

India: Another Human Stampede

komincents — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:47:55 +0000

During a Hindu Festival in Himachal Pradeshat, as organizers were handing out free food and clothes, a crowd control fence collapsed causing panic, sparking a human stampede and leaving at least 145 people dead, including 40 children.

USA: House Rep Charles B. Rangel Hangs Head in Shame, Quits Chairmanship

komincents — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:45:52 +0000

Under investigation for tax evasion, New York Representative Charles B. Rangel stepped down Wednesday as chairman of the House’s powerful tax-writing committee.

Uganda: Monstrous Landslide Wipes Away Three Bududa Area Villages

komincents — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:45:26 +0000

Tarsis Kabwegyere, the minister for relief and disaster preparedness, said they recovered 90 bodies and more than 300 people were still missing and presumed lost.

San Francisco: Protesters Angry at Fare Increases Stage “March Against Muni”

komincents — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:53:36 +0000

“Union marchers outnumbered the March Against Muni by at least 2 to 1, and by the end of the night — after a largely one-sided public debate on the steps of City Hall — March on Muni’s organizers declared the drivers their friends, and insisted ‘everyone is on the same side here.’” ~ “S F Appeal” (Twitter from the march)

Fierce Storm “Xynthia” Hits France, 51 Killed, Many Homeless, Injured

komincents — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:21:58 +0000

“It is a national disaster, a human drama with a terrible death toll.” President Nicolas Sarkozy

Monumental Quake Devastates Chile

komincents — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:03:24 +0000

“It is still not possible to fully quantify the effects of this catastrophe.” ~ President Michelle Bachelet

United States Senator Blocks Aid Bill Extension Vote, Says “Tough Shit!”

komincents — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:38:26 +0000

Senator Jim Bunning (Republican – Kentucky) continued to block Senate passage of a one-month extension of government benefits, including unemployment benefits, COBRA health care benefits and the Medicare Doctor fix.

North Waziristan: Punjabi Taliban Leader, Five Others Killed by Drone Attack

komincents — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:32:47 +0000

Qari Zafar, from Karachi, headed the Badar Mansoor organisation whose members are mostly militants from Punjab.

US Announces Plans for New $1billion “Crytal Cube” Embassy in London

komincents — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:15:06 +0000

“We will replace our current embassy, which has become over-crowded, does not meet modern office needs and required security standards, and after 50 years is showing signs of wear and tear.” ~ Louis Susman