(Reuters) – An Israeli air strike killed 10 people and wounded about 30 on Sunday in a U.N.-run school in the southern Gaza Strip, a Palestinian official said, as dozens died in Israeli shelling of the enclave and Hamas fired rockets at Israel. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon described the attack as a “moral outrage and a criminal act” and called for those responsible for the “gross violation of international humanitarian law” to be held accountable. The […]
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At least 175 dead after quake hits southwest China
(Reuters) – A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck southwestern China on Sunday, killing at least 175 people and leaving more than 180 missing and 1,400 injured in a remote area of Yunnan province, causing thousands of buildings, including a school, to collapse. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake registered at a shallow depth of less than 1 mile (1.6 km). Chinese state media said it was felt most strongly in Yunnan as well as in […]
Sierra Leonne authorities prepare to contain Ebola virus
The country with the highest hit of Ebola virus cases, Sierra Leone is preparing to contain the said the virus.
Japan and Vietnam meets regarding maritime security
In a three-day visit, the Japanese foreign minister met Vietnam’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister over maritime security.
Cellphone to new age walkie talkies
A new device operating on low radio frequency waves turn cellphones into new age walkie talkies allowing cellphones to send messages even if there is no service from cell towers.
Bluetooth tracker for smartphones
A bluetooth tracker for iOS, Android and Windows phone will help those who constantly misplace their belongings find their lost items.
American Ebola patients are being sent back to US
A pair of American patients that have contracted the Ebola virus in West Africa are being evacuated back to the United States for treatment.
Rescue Ops continue in Kaohsiung gas explosion site
In Taiwan, rescuers continue to search for survivors as multiple gas explosions shook a southern city.
Court stops ouster of PLM Prexy
Retired Justice retains his post as president of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), after a Manila court issued a writ of preliminary injunction against the PLM Board of Regents, preventing them to execute a resolution ousting said retired Justice from his position as university president.
PAGASA monitors ‘Jose’
Another weather disturbance is being monitored by the PAGASA, which expects it to enter the Philippine area of responsibility by Monday or Tuesday next week.
Gas leak explosion in Taiwan kills 22
An explosion caused by a gas leak resulted in 22 deaths and more than 200 injured in Taiwan.
PAGASA monitors new storm
Another storm outside the Philippine area of responsibility is being monitored by the PAGASA, which will be designated “Jose” when it enters the country. The “habagat” continues to bring rains to much of the country.





