'People trapped' in "Pakistan" building collapse.

Monday, February 6, 2012

A building is reported to have collapsed in the Pakistani city of Lahore, possibly trapping dozens of people inside.   Officials said the explosion could have been at the three-story building caused by a gas explosion.   An official from the...
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Snowmen, sledging and stranded cars

Motorists were asked to be extra care in treacherous conditions, like snow in many parts of the UK on ice.   The Met Office has issued nine warnings for ice after disruption of road, rail and air traffic in the connection of up to 16cm (6in) of...
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Severe "weather in Kent"

Heavy snowfall throughout Kent led overnight to disturb the rail network and road closures on major routes. The A20 and Jubilee Way out of Dover were closed, but were passable later. Port passengers were advised to check with the ferry company before...
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China "bans airlines" from joining 'EU carbon scheme

China has "banned" all airlines of the country's accession to the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) from the emissions of carbon dioxide. The authorities have also ruled out by the airlines increase their fares or new fees for the scheme. The...
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'Syria crisis': China defends veto of 'UN resolution'.

Chinese state media have defended Beijing's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's crackdown on anti-government protesters. China's top newspapers said that Western efforts to effect regime change in Syria was erroneous, citing previous campaigns...
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