Adelaide Zoo’s oldest resident, Greater, a flamingo, was put down after suffering complications from old age and arthritis. The zoo is planning to create a memorial for the bird.
International
Gray Whale Calf Stranded in Mexico
A gray whale calf lost its way and was stranded in a Mexican beach but was swiftly rescued.
Flood in Bolivia
Torrential rains in Bolivia brought overflowing rivers and flood to vast areas of the country causing 40 deaths and the Bolivian government to declare a state of emergency.
Australia Permits Dumping of Dredged Mud Near Great Barrier Reef
Australia green lights the dumping of dredged mud near the Great Barrier Reef to open up the world’s largest coal port.
Storm Sends Truck Off Overpass, Strands Passengers
The morning commute turned dangerous for drivers in Minnesota after falling snow causes multiple accidents.
Protests Continue in Thailand
Thousands of anti-government protesters in Thailand took to the streets in a show of numbers saying that they will boycott the nearing general elections.
27 Al-Qaeda Terrorists, Dead in Airstrike
27 Al-Qaeda terrorists were killed in an airstrike conducted by the Iraqi government forces.
Heavy Fog in China
Heavy fog in China caused 150 tollways to close as well as to delay 100 flights.
Polar Bear Sees Snow For The First Time
A 12-week old polar bear cub born in the Toronto Zoo is introduced to snow for the first time.
Police Take Down NY Prostitution Ring
A multi-million dollar drug and prostitution ring in New York City was busted as law enforcement officers warn Super Bowl fans to stay away of the citiy’s underworld.
Iglesia Ni Cristo Aid for Humanity
International Aid for Humanity was recently launched in Malaysia.
