Obama assures hurricane hit Louisiana of federal help
September 4th, 2012 - 11:57 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) As Indian-American governor Bobby Jindal's hurricane stricken state of Louisiana grappled with the devastation, President Barack Obama surveyed a hard-hit area on the eve of ... Read more...
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Your body heat could power future devices
July 1st, 2012 - 11:00 am ICT by IANS
New York, July 1 (IANS) A new way of powering gadgets using simply a person's own body heat has been developed by an American company that specialises in green power ... Read more...
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South Asians seek return to US ideals of fairness, inclusion
September 12th, 2011 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 12 (IANS) Over 40 South Asian organisations joined in solemn remembrance of those who lost their lives in the traumatic 9/11 terror attacks, seeking an end to discrimination ... Read more...
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Future 9/11 ceremonies may not include reading of names
September 11th, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 11 (IANS) The solemn reading by family members of the names of the people who died in the Sep 11, 2001 terror attacks may be discontinued at ... Read more...
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Australia to hold 9/11 ceremony
September 8th, 2011 - 11:28 am ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Sep 8 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard will join US Ambassador to the country Jeffrey Bleich in a ceremony in capital Canberra to mark the 10th anniversary of ... Read more...
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Sensor ‘could protect first responders against chemical hazards’
May 2nd, 2011 - 5:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 2 (ANI): A team of researchers have suggested that a new kind of sensor could warn emergency workers when carbon filters in the respirators they wear to avoid inhaling toxic ... Read more...
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Japanese tsunami highlights need for elder disaster preparedness
March 19th, 2011 - 3:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 19 (ANI): Data from previous catastrophic events suggests that the oldest segment of Japan's population will likely be the hardest hit as a result of the recent earthquake and subsequent ... Read more...
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UAE relief ships arrive in Benghazi
March 17th, 2011 - 12:07 am ICT by IANS
Benghazi (Libya), March 16 (IANS/WAM) Two cargo ships carrying 700 tonnes of humanitarian assistance Wednesday arrived at Bengazi seaport for help to the people in Libya, the country which is ... Read more...
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Best-looking flight crew survey dubbed ‘very offensive’
February 24th, 2011 - 4:21 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Feb 24 (ANI): A survey that asked respondents to choose the airline with the best-looking flight crew has been dubbed as being "very offensive".According to the Los Angeles Times, the survey, ... Read more...
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Soldiers with positive outlook ‘less likely to suffer health problems’
January 5th, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Soldiers with a positive outlook in the most traumatic situations are less likely to suffer health problems such as anxiety and depression, a research team led by Michigan ... Read more...
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Obama signs $4bn compensation bill for 9/11 ill rescue workers
January 3rd, 2011 - 3:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 3 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has reportedly signed into law a bill to compensate emergency workers who fell ill following rescue and clean-up efforts during the 9/11 attacks ... Read more...
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Under fire, CBI blames police for failing to find Aarushi killers
January 2nd, 2011 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, Jan 2 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is blaming the Noida police for its failure to get to the killers of teenager Aarushi Talwar.In its closure report submitted ... Read more...
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Indian police torture, says US cable
December 18th, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Indian security agencies torture prisoners to extract information, partly because forensic science is weak in the country, says a leaked US embassy diplomatic cable.India is weak in ... Read more...
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UN praises UAE’s help in flood-hit Pakistan
October 1st, 2010 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Oct 1 (IANS/WAM) A senior UN official has appreciated the humanitarian efforts made by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in helping the flood-affected people of Pakistan.Elissar Sarrouh, UN resident coordinator ... Read more...
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56% New Yorkers fear another 9/11 type terror attack: Poll
September 11th, 2010 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Sept 11 (ANI): Nine years after the 9/11 terror attacks, a majority, 56 percent of New Yorkers fear another such attack, while 70 percent are of the opinion that the ... Read more...
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Six dead, many injured as natural gas explosion devastates CA neighborhood
September 10th, 2010 - 8:03 pm ICT by BNO News
SAN FRANCISCO (BNO NEWS) -- A massive natural gas explosion rocked a neighborhood in the city of San Bruno in central California on early Thursday evening, killing at least six people ... Read more...
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Two dead, many injured as natural gas explosion devastates CA neighborhood
September 10th, 2010 - 3:52 pm ICT by BNO News
SAN FRANCISCO (BNO NEWS) -- A massive natural gas explosion rocked a neighborhood in the city of San Bruno in central California on early Thursday evening, killing at least two people and ... Read more...
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Hundreds stage opposing demos at ground zero Islamic site
August 23rd, 2010 - 2:18 am ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 23 (IANS) Protesters against the construction of an Islamic community centre and a mosque near ground zero faced off Sunday with protesters in favour of the facility in New ... Read more...
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Three people shot outside a nightclub in Tampa, FL
August 9th, 2010 - 11:33 pm ICT by BNO News
TAMPA, FLORIDA (BNO NEWS) -- Three people were shot outside a nightclub in Tampa, Florida on early Monday, authorities said.The shooting happened around 3.15 a.m. local time at the Sin City Gentlemen's ... Read more...
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UN health agency provides 430 tons of medical aid to Afghanistan
August 7th, 2010 - 3:05 am ICT by BNO News
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) – The United Nations health agency on Friday conducted the largest-ever delivery of medicine and health supplies to Afghanistan, helping the country prepare to respond quickly to conflicts, ... Read more...
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Grandson of Frank Sinatra Hospitalized: Possible Suicide Attempt
August 3rd, 2010 - 9:57 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Aug 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The 32 year old grandson of the legendary Frank Sinatra, Frank Sinatra III was taken to an emergency room in Southern California on Monday after swallowing too many ... Read more...
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Flight 93 Gets A New Temporary Memorial
July 12th, 2010 - 8:08 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
July 12, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): A new temporary memorial for the Flight 93 has been set up in Somerset County. This was the place where the flight crashed circa ... Read more...
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Thomas Mortimer: Winchester Quadruple Murder Suspect Captured!
June 18th, 2010 - 3:20 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
June 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Thomas Mortimer IV is the prime suspect in the quadruple murder of his wife, mother in law and two small children was captured in Massachusetts 90 miles from ... Read more...
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Secretary Clinton opens the US-India Strategic Dialogue
June 4th, 2010 - 3:16 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton opened the plenary session of the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue with Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, the White House announced on Thursday."For ... Read more...
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India-US will shape the rest of this century: Clinton (Lead)
June 4th, 2010 - 1:05 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 3 (IANS) Fight against terrorism and nuclear security topped the agenda of India and the US as they set out shape a global partnership that US Secretary of ... Read more...
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Next generation HazMat boots to be more comfy
May 28th, 2010 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 28 (ANI): When responding to situations where hazardous materials (HazMat) are present, the rubber boots that emergency personnel wear may be functional, but they're not very comfortable, Now, a new ... Read more...
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Dolphins & Sea Lions Undergo Navy Anti-Terror Training
May 20th, 2010 - 9:52 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
May 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) At an annual gathering of first responders for disaster and anti-terrorism exercises, the crowds were amazed not just by the men and women who fight so hard to ... Read more...
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At least five killed, dozens injured after tornado outbreak in Oklahoma
May 11th, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by BNO News
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA (BNO NEWS) -- Several tornadoes touched down southeast of Oklahoma City on Monday, overturning numerous cars, destroying houses and at least one trailer park, officials said, causing at least ... Read more...
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Four die in serious accident in front of Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles
May 6th, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by BNO News
LOS ANGELES (BNO NEWS) -- Four people were killed after a serious multi-vehicle accident in front of Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles on early Thursday, fire officials said.The accident was first ... Read more...
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Connecticut makes available $390 million for local fire departments
April 27th, 2010 - 11:40 pm ICT by BNO News
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT (BNO NEWS) – Connecticut made available $390 million in federal grants for local fire departments and paramedics for training, new equipment and vehicles, Governor Jodi Rell announced on Tuesday.“These funds ... Read more...
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U.S. Marines and firefighters to hold large-scale terrorism drill in New York City
April 22nd, 2010 - 4:46 am ICT by BNO News
NEW YORK CITY (BNO NEWS) – The New York City Fire Department and the U.S. Marines’ Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) will conduct a large scale drill on Thursday morning at ... Read more...
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Business jet crashes into fuel tanker truck at Boeing Field Airport in Washington
April 9th, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by BNO News
SEATTLE (BNO NEWS) -- A business jet crashed into a fuel tanker truck at Seattle's Boeing Field Airport on Thursday, leaving the driver of the truck trapped inside.The wing of the turbo-jet ... Read more...
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Robot to provide 3-D images of dangerous locations
February 21st, 2010 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Soldiers and first responders may soon have a better way to evaluate the interior of dangerous structures, thanks to a robot that provides 3-D images of risky locations.The ... Read more...
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Passenger train derails in Washington, D.C., no reports of injuries (Update)
February 12th, 2010 - 11:25 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- A passenger train derailed near a train station in Washington, D.C. on Friday, officials said. There were no immediate reports of injuries.The six-car Red Line train derailed ... Read more...
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Passenger train derails in Washington, D.C., no reports of injuries (Update)
February 12th, 2010 - 11:13 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- A passenger train derailed near a train station in Washington, D.C. on Friday, officials said. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
The six-car Red Line train derailed ... Read more...
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