Lady Gaga show banned in Indonesia
Indonesian police said Tuesday they would not issue a permit for a Lady Gaga concert scheduled for June 3 in the capital. “We will not issue a permit for the Lady Gaga concert in Jakarta,” said national police spokesman Saud Usman Nasution. “The concert will have to be cancelled.” Read more: Bangkok Post
Sydney’s “Angel of The Gap” dies after decades rescuing the suicidal
Australian man Don Ritchie, dubbed the “Angel of The Gap”, has died. He earned his nickname after spending decades talking people out of jumping from The Gap, a cliff famed as a suicide spot beside his house in Watsons Bay, Sydney. Credited with at least 160 rescues, though his family suggest the true figure is [...]
Nepal Plane Crash Kills 15, Six Survive
Police in Nepal say a plane crash near an airport in the country’s north has killed 15 people. Authorities say six people on board, including two Danes and two children, survived Monday’s crash. The plane, belonging to local carrier Agni Air, went down while trying to land at an airport in Jomsom, a hub for [...]
Russian passenger jet crashes on Indonesian demonstration flight
A plane built by Russia’s Sukhoi has crashed in Indonesia with around 50 people on board during a demonstration flight to potential customers. The Superjet 100 struck a cliff as it descended over mountains near Jakarta. The aircraft departed Halim Perdanakusuma Airport at around 2pm local time yesterday and was due to return 50 minutes [...]
Russian Jetliner Missing Near Indonesian Capital
Authorities say a Russian jetliner with at least 44 people on board has gone missing near the Indonesian capital. Search and rescue officials say the Sukhoi Superjet 100 disappeared from radar south of Jakarta while on a demonstration flight Wednesday afternoon. Read more: VOANews.com
4.1 magnitude earthquake detected in Myanmar
BANGKOK, 8 May 2012 (NNT) – A 4.1-magnitude earthquake has been reported in Myanmar. Initially, there is no report of any damage. The earthquake with the epicenter in Myanmar occurred at 4.12 a.m. on Tuesday. The epicenter is located at latitude: 20° 46′ 48” north and longitude: 100° 10′ 48” east, which is close to [...]
Suspected Bali Bomber Apologizes to Victims
An Islamic militant accused of making the bombs used in the 2002 Bali nightclub attacks has apologized to victims and their families. During emotional testimony at his trial Monday, Umar Patek said he played only a small role in the attacks that killed 202 people, and did not know nightclubs were the target. Read more: [...]
Hundreds feared dead after Indian ferry boat capsizes
A double-decker ferry capsized late Monday in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati, India. The ferry was over capacity when a storm caused it to overturn and break in half. The ferry passengers were mostly women and children. Officials estimate there are at least 200 casualties. Inclement weather hindered rescue attempts and as of Tuesday, 103 [...]
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