‘International’ Archives
Mom in Spain happy that her 10-year-old gave birth (AP)
AP - A Romanian Gypsy woman whose 10-year-old daughter just gave birth in Spain says she's delighted to have a new granddaughter and doesn't understand why the birth has shocked anyone — let alone become an international sensation. View post: Mom in Spain happy that her 10-year-old gave birth (AP)
Parcel plot not linked to international terror, Greece says (AFP)
AFP - A Greek parcel bomb plot that has seen packages mailed to European leaders and foreign embassies in Athens has "no link" to international terror, the government said Wednesday as Europe moved to tighten security. More: Parcel plot not linked to international terror, Greece says (AFP)
Greece halts foreign mail as police hunt parcel bombers (AFP)
AFP - Greece imposed a ban on all international mail Wednesday following a series of parcel bombs addressed to foreign targets, as police hunted a gang of left-wing militants believed to be behind the campaign. Originally posted here: Greece halts foreign mail as police hunt parcel bombers (AFP)
Plotters didn’t know where mail bombs would go off (AP)
AP - The plotters behind last week's unsuccessful mail bombings could not have known exactly where their Chicago-bound packages were when they were set to explode, even after a suspected test run, U.S. officials say. Continue reading here: Plotters didn't know where mail bombs would go off (AP)
New eruption at Indonesian volcano (AP)
AP - Indonesia's most dangerous volcano sent searing gas clouds down its scorched flanks Wednesday, while in the country's other disaster zone, tsunami survivors were thinking twice about rebuilding homes along battered coastlines. View original post here: New eruption at Indonesian volcano (AP)
New eruption at Indonesian volcano (AP)
AP - Indonesia's most dangerous volcano sent searing gas clouds down its scorched flanks Wednesday, while in the country's other disaster zone, tsunami survivors were thinking twice about rebuilding homes along battered coastlines. Here is the original post: New eruption at Indonesian volcano (AP)
Plotters didn’t know where mail bombs would go off (AP)
AP - The plotters behind last week's unsuccessful mail bombings could not have known exactly where their Chicago-bound packages were when they were set to explode, even after a suspected test run, U.S. Here is the original post: Plotters didn't know where mail bombs would go off (AP)
Indonesian volcano forces flight cancellations (AP)
AP - Indonesia's most dangerous volcano forced international airlines to cancel flights to nearby airports for the first time Tuesday, as fiery lava lit the rumbling mountain's cauldron and plumes of smoke blackened the sky. More: Indonesian volcano forces flight cancellations (AP)
US officials say dry run likely preceded bomb plot (AP)
AP - American intelligence officials tracked and intercepted three suspicious packages in mid-September that they now suspect were sent to the U.S. as a dry run for the mail bomb scheme unleashed last week, a U.S. Go here to see the original: US officials say dry run likely preceded bomb plot (AP)
Early clues: What to watch in Tuesday’s elections (AP)
AP - How early will America know if it's a Republican romp or if Democrats somehow minimized their damage? There should be plenty of clues Tuesday evening — and long before bedtime. Final results in some states might not be known for days Read more: Early clues: What to watch in Tuesday's elections (AP)
