Archive for October 2nd, 2009

Lone llama rescued after month on Pikes Peak (AP)

Written by on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – A lone llama wandering near the summit of Pikes Peak for a month has been captured and is heading to a new home.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Huge aid push in Indonesia, quake levels villages (Reuters)

Written by on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 in 334636.

People drag out their motorcycle from the ruins of their house in Padang on Indonesia's Sumatra island October 1, 2009. REUTERS/Crack PalinggiReuters – A huge aid effort for victims of a devastating earthquake in Indonesia was gaining momentum on Saturday, but three days after the disaster struck rescuers were only starting to reach some stricken communities.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Report Cites Firefight as Lesson on Afghan War

Written by on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 in Latest News.

A 2008 firefight in eastern Afghanistan has become a template for how not to win there, and helps to clarify the strategy of Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, the new commander.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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