Archive for February 9th, 2009

Australian fire zone a crime scene; 131 killed (AP)

Written by on Monday, February 9th, 2009 in Latest News.

The remains of St. Andrew's church are scattered after it was destroyed by fire at the community of Kinglake, north east of Melbourne, Australia Monday, Feb. 9, 2009. Officials believe arson may be behind at least some of the more than 400 fires that tore a destructive path across a vast swath of southern Victoria state over the weekend. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, Pool)AP – Suspicions that some of Australia’s worst wildfires ever were deliberately set led police to declare crime scenes in incinerated towns on Monday, and a clearly emotional prime minister likened the alleged arson to mass murder. The death toll stood at 131.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

China wants IMF to be tougher with rich states (Reuters)

Written by on Monday, February 9th, 2009 in Latest News.

Reuters – China, setting out its stall for the next global financial summit, wants the International Monetary Fund to get tougher with developed countries that let their economies run off the rails.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il (2nd L) visits the Rakwon machinery combination company at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this undated picture released by North Korea's official news agency KCNA February 8, 2009. KCNA did not state expressly the date when the picture was taken. South Korea's president said on Monday he has no intention of backing down to North Korea, which may be preparing to test-fire its longest range missile and in recent weeks has threatened to reduce its neighbour to ashes. Picture released February 8, 2009. (KCNA/Reuters)Reuters – South Korea’s president said on Monday he has no intention of backing down to North Korea, which may be preparing to test-fire its longest-range missile and in recent weeks has threatened to reduce its neighbor to ashes.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back



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