Voters in Catalonia have overwhelmingly backed parties that favour breaking away from Spain, but the region's biggest party saw its majority in parliament fall.
Artur Mas, the current Catalonia president and leader of the centre-right Covergence and Union (CiU) alliance, had promised a referendum on "self-determination" if the election had given him a strong mandate.
However, with just 50 seats in the 135-seat regional parliament the CiU was 18 short of the absolute majority he desired.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016369/catalans-back-pro-independence-parties
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood HQ Clashes 'Kill One'
At least one person has been killed in clashes outside an office of Egypt's ruling Muslim Brotherhood, reports say.
The violence at the Freedom and Justice Party headquarters in the Nile Delta town of Damanhour came amid widespread anger in Egypt over President Mohamed Morsi's decision to grant himself sweeping new powers.
"Brotherhood member, Islam Fathy Masoud, 15, was killed and 60 were injured after thugs attacked the Muslim Brotherhood's headquarters in Damanhour in the total absence of police forces," the party's website said.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016329/egypt-muslim-brotherhood-hq-clashes-kill-one
The violence at the Freedom and Justice Party headquarters in the Nile Delta town of Damanhour came amid widespread anger in Egypt over President Mohamed Morsi's decision to grant himself sweeping new powers.
"Brotherhood member, Islam Fathy Masoud, 15, was killed and 60 were injured after thugs attacked the Muslim Brotherhood's headquarters in Damanhour in the total absence of police forces," the party's website said.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016329/egypt-muslim-brotherhood-hq-clashes-kill-one
Gas Worker's Blunder Caused Strip Club Blast
The blast levelled the Scores Gentlemen's Club on Friday evening, and blew out the windows of dozens more buildings up to three blocks away.
Eighteen people were hurt. Most of the injured were part of a group of gas workers, firefighters and police officers who ducked for cover behind a lorry just before the blast.
Officials said it was a miracle no one was killed.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016374/gas-workers-blunder-caused-strip-club-blast
Drivers 'Risking Lives' On Flooded Roads
Emergency crews said that motorists must remember that while their vehicles may be four-wheel drives, they are not "amphibious".
According to the West Midlands Ambulance Service there has been a surprisingly high number of call-outs to 4x4 vehicles as people try to find short cuts away from flooded roads across country.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016252/floods-drivers-warned-against-risking-lives
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake CENTRAL EAST PACIFIC RISE - 26th November 2012
5.1
Date-Time
Monday, November 26, 2012 at 00:17:15 UTC
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 05:17:15 PM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
9.062°S, 108.320°W
Depth
9.9 km (6.2 miles)
Region
CENTRAL EAST PACIFIC RISE
Distances
2001 km (1243 miles) N of Easter Island, Chile
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake RONDONIA, BRAZIL - 25th November 2012
4.7
Date-Time
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 22:57:42 UTC
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 06:57:42 PM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
9.463°S, 63.017°W
Depth
19.4 km (12.1 miles)
Region
RONDONIA, BRAZIL
Distances
50 km (31 miles) N of Ariquemes, Brazil
4.4 Magnitude Earthquake NORTHERN COLOMBIA - 25th November 2012
4.4
Date-Time
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 22:24:09 UTC
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 05:24:09 PM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
6.864°N, 73.127°W
Depth
158.8 km (98.7 miles)
Region
NORTHERN COLOMBIA
Distances
16 km (9 miles) SSW of Piedecuesta, Colombia
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake OFF THE COAST OF AISEN, CHILE - 25th November 2012
4.9
Date-Time
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 22:11:45 UTC
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 05:11:45 PM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
44.357°S, 77.858°W
Depth
14.3 km (8.9 miles)
Region
OFF THE COAST OF AISEN, CHILE
Distances
368 km (228 miles) WSW of Puerto Quellon, Chile
Carla Bruni: A woman's place is in one of her homes (And a fine example of disconnection from reality)
As a one-time bohemian, lover of rock stars and champagne socialist turned Right-wing presidential consort, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has lived a life far removed from most women’s.
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'Satellites show Iran moving quickly to rearm Hamas'
Israeli intelligence satellites have spied the loading of rockets and other materiel believed to be destined for the Gaza Strip, The Sunday Times reported citing Israeli officials.
According to the report, Iran began preparing the weapons shipment around the same time Israel and Hamas negotiated cease-fire understandings late last week.
http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=293324
According to the report, Iran began preparing the weapons shipment around the same time Israel and Hamas negotiated cease-fire understandings late last week.
http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=293324
Arafat's Remains to Be Exhumed Tuesday
RAMALLAH, West Bank—The remains of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat will be exhumed Tuesday as part of a renewed investigation into his death, a Palestinian investigator said Saturday.
Arafat died in November 2004 in a French military hospital, a month after suddenly falling ill. Palestinian officials claim he was poisoned by Israel, but haven't presented evidence. Israel has denied such allegations.
Earlier this year, the detection of a lethal radioactive substance in biological traces on Arafat's clothing sparked a new investigation. Tests were inconclusive, and experts said they need to check his remains to learn more.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324784404578140933248796500.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Arafat died in November 2004 in a French military hospital, a month after suddenly falling ill. Palestinian officials claim he was poisoned by Israel, but haven't presented evidence. Israel has denied such allegations.
Earlier this year, the detection of a lethal radioactive substance in biological traces on Arafat's clothing sparked a new investigation. Tests were inconclusive, and experts said they need to check his remains to learn more.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324784404578140933248796500.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
The turmoil in Egypt underscores just how fragile the post-Arab Spring situation is
Following his phenomenal diplomatic success in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has unexpectedly ignited a war in domestic politics. His declaration on November 22 arrogating extraordinary powers to the office of the president over the judiciary and other public institutions blocking the revolution has triggered mass unrest across Egypt and kick-started a cycle of confrontation and realignment among different political factions.
Massive crowds hailing from different ideological camps chanting, "Morsi is the new Mubarak" (i.e. former strongman Hosni Mubarak who was toppled and jailed after the first winds of the Arab Spring), and that the "revolution is incomplete" are demonstrating that nothing is settled yet. When such turbulence hits Egypt — the weathervane and natural leader of the Arab world — the impact will ripple throughout the Middle East.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/The-turmoil-in-Egypt-underscores-just-how-fragile-the-post-Arab-Spring-situation-is/articleshow/17363318.cms
Massive crowds hailing from different ideological camps chanting, "Morsi is the new Mubarak" (i.e. former strongman Hosni Mubarak who was toppled and jailed after the first winds of the Arab Spring), and that the "revolution is incomplete" are demonstrating that nothing is settled yet. When such turbulence hits Egypt — the weathervane and natural leader of the Arab world — the impact will ripple throughout the Middle East.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/The-turmoil-in-Egypt-underscores-just-how-fragile-the-post-Arab-Spring-situation-is/articleshow/17363318.cms
More than 150,000 forced off benefits after refusing to participate in Iain Duncan-Smith's back-to-work scheme
More than 150,000 jobless people have been stripped of benefits after refusing to accept help to get back into work.
One in ten long-term unemployed on the Government’s flagship back-to-work programme opted to go without benefit rather than accept help to get them a job.
And thousands more voluntarily stop claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance as soon as they are referred to the Work Programme.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2237894/More-150-000-forced-benefits-refusing-participate-Iain-Duncan-Smiths-work-scheme.html
One in ten long-term unemployed on the Government’s flagship back-to-work programme opted to go without benefit rather than accept help to get them a job.
And thousands more voluntarily stop claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance as soon as they are referred to the Work Programme.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2237894/More-150-000-forced-benefits-refusing-participate-Iain-Duncan-Smiths-work-scheme.html
UK gives £19million aid to South Africa - its president spends £17.5million on his palace As his people struggle in squalor
It is a nation racked by poverty, where 13 million people survive on less than £1 a day, and two million have no access to a toilet.
Yet as his people struggle in squalor, South African president Jacob Zuma has sparked outrage by spending £17.5 million to upgrade his rural family home.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2238017/UK-gives-19million-aid-South-Africa--president-spends-17-5million-palace.html
Yet as his people struggle in squalor, South African president Jacob Zuma has sparked outrage by spending £17.5 million to upgrade his rural family home.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2238017/UK-gives-19million-aid-South-Africa--president-spends-17-5million-palace.html
Syrian Rebels 'Capture' Marj al Sultan Airport
The rebels captured a "large part" of Marj al Sultan airport, 15 kilometres (nine miles) east of Damascus, and destroyed two helicopters, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016303/syrian-rebels-capture-marj-al-sultan-airport
While 58 Million a day goes to the EU...... Britain's poorest families 'facing 30% cut to their annual income by 2017' as Government slashes spending
Hidden public service cuts will drain Britain's poorest families of 30 per cent of their annual income by 2017, as the coalition's tough spending targets begin to bite, new TUC research reveals.
It said reductions in benefits and family tax credits, combined with continuing cuts to welfare, will 'cause considerable financial harm for millions of families'.
The dire predictions come as chancellor George Osborne prepares to deliver his autumn statement on December 5, in which he is expected to detail a further £10bn of welfare savings over the next five years.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2238218/Britains-poorest-families-facing-30-cut-annual-income-2017-Government-slashes-spending.html
It said reductions in benefits and family tax credits, combined with continuing cuts to welfare, will 'cause considerable financial harm for millions of families'.
The dire predictions come as chancellor George Osborne prepares to deliver his autumn statement on December 5, in which he is expected to detail a further £10bn of welfare savings over the next five years.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2238218/Britains-poorest-families-facing-30-cut-annual-income-2017-Government-slashes-spending.html
No wonder they don't want to cut the budget! 3,000 Eurocrats who earn more than David Cameron (and they get 93 DAYS holiday a year)
More than 3,300 eurocrats are paid more than the Prime Minister, it has been revealed today.
Many are entitled to 93 days holiday a year, living conditions allowances of up to 40 per cent of their salary, and a host of other benefits including first class travel, and top of the range office cars.
It comes after it was revealed that EU officials had quaffed £120 bottles of wine as they discussed austerity measures.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2238135/3-000-Eurocrats-earn-David-Cameron-93-DAYS-holiday-year.html
Many are entitled to 93 days holiday a year, living conditions allowances of up to 40 per cent of their salary, and a host of other benefits including first class travel, and top of the range office cars.
It comes after it was revealed that EU officials had quaffed £120 bottles of wine as they discussed austerity measures.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2238135/3-000-Eurocrats-earn-David-Cameron-93-DAYS-holiday-year.html
British secondary school teacher is unmasked as convicted murderer
A man convicted of murder in Bangladesh is teaching at a secondary school in east London after checks into his criminal history failed, it has been revealed today.
Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Chowdhury, an Islamic Studies teacher in Bethnal Green, is being investigated by the Home Office after it was revealed he was found guilty of murder in absentia in his native Bangladesh.
The teacher had undergone a Criminal Record Bureau check (CRB) but the conviction was not unearthed as the crime had happened overseas.
Chowdhury has denied the murder, claiming he was framed, and that it was actually committed by his brother who is now dead.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2238172/British-secondary-school-teacher-unmasked-convicted-murderer.html
Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Chowdhury, an Islamic Studies teacher in Bethnal Green, is being investigated by the Home Office after it was revealed he was found guilty of murder in absentia in his native Bangladesh.
The teacher had undergone a Criminal Record Bureau check (CRB) but the conviction was not unearthed as the crime had happened overseas.
Chowdhury has denied the murder, claiming he was framed, and that it was actually committed by his brother who is now dead.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2238172/British-secondary-school-teacher-unmasked-convicted-murderer.html
Suicide bombs kill 11 at military church in Nigeria
Two suicide bombs killed at least 11 people on Sunday at a church in a barracks in northern Nigeria, where the Islamist sect Boko Haram is waging a campaign of violence, the military said.
Army spokesman Bola Koleoso said a bus drove into the side of the St. Andrew Military Protestant Church at the Jaji barracks in Kaduna state and exploded at around 1105 GMT, five minutes after a service had started.
Explosives inside a Toyota Camry were detonated outside the church ten minutes later, he said. The military said at least 30 were injured.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/25/us-nigeria-bomb-idUSBRE8AO05320121125
Army spokesman Bola Koleoso said a bus drove into the side of the St. Andrew Military Protestant Church at the Jaji barracks in Kaduna state and exploded at around 1105 GMT, five minutes after a service had started.
Explosives inside a Toyota Camry were detonated outside the church ten minutes later, he said. The military said at least 30 were injured.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/25/us-nigeria-bomb-idUSBRE8AO05320121125
Mursi power grab strains stability amid protests
More than 500 people have been injured in protests since Friday, when Egyptians awoke to news Mursi had issued a decree temporarily widening his powers and shielding his decisions from judicial review.
Mursi and the judiciary hinted at compromise to avert a full-scale political crisis.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/25/us-egypt-president-idUSBRE8AM0DO20121125
China lands fighter jet on new carrier in show of force
The home-built J-15 fighter jet took off from and landed on the Liaoning, a reconditioned Soviet-era vessel from Ukraine which only came into service in September this year.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/25/us-china-carrier-idUSBRE8AO05V20121125
4.3 Magnitude Earthquake NEAR THE COAST OF NICARAGUA - 25th November 2012
4.3
Date-Time
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 15:10:40 UTC
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 09:10:40 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
11.665°N, 87.016°W
Depth
60.7 km (37.7 miles)
Region
NEAR THE COAST OF NICARAGUA
Distances
82 km (51 miles) SW (216°) from Nagarote, León, Nicaragua
4.4 Magnitude Earthquake NEAR NORTH COAST OF NEW GUINEA, P.N.G. - 25th November 2012
4.4
Date-Time
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 13:32:19 UTC
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 11:32:19 PM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
4.995°S, 144.944°E
Depth
104.3 km (64.8 miles)
Region
NEAR NORTH COAST OF NEW GUINEA, P.N.G.
Distances
98 km (60 miles) WNW of Madang, Papua New Guinea
Italy centre left picks candidate for next prime minister
Italy's centre left voted on Sunday to choose the candidate who will be the leading contender to succeed Mario Monti as prime minister after an election in March and take charge of steering the country through a deep recession.
Opinion surveys show Democratic Party leader Pier Luigi Bersani is the frontrunner among five candidates, followed by Florence mayor Matteo Renzi, who has vowed to shake up Italy's political establishment if he is chosen to lead the alliance.
The vote will eliminate a major element of uncertainty in choosing a successor to Monti's technocrat government.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/25/us-italy-vote-idUSBRE8AO04T20121125
Opinion surveys show Democratic Party leader Pier Luigi Bersani is the frontrunner among five candidates, followed by Florence mayor Matteo Renzi, who has vowed to shake up Italy's political establishment if he is chosen to lead the alliance.
The vote will eliminate a major element of uncertainty in choosing a successor to Monti's technocrat government.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/25/us-italy-vote-idUSBRE8AO04T20121125
Hezbollah says could hit all of Israel in future war
Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel on Sunday that thousands of rockets would rain down on Tel Aviv and cities across the Jewish state if it attacked Lebanon.
Speaking four days after the ceasefire which ended a week of conflict between Israel and the Islamist Hamas rulers of Gaza, Nasrallah said Hezbollah's response to any attack would dwarf the rocket fire launched from Palestinian territories.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/25/us-lebanon-israel-hezbollah-idUSBRE8AO03W20121125
Speaking four days after the ceasefire which ended a week of conflict between Israel and the Islamist Hamas rulers of Gaza, Nasrallah said Hezbollah's response to any attack would dwarf the rocket fire launched from Palestinian territories.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/25/us-lebanon-israel-hezbollah-idUSBRE8AO03W20121125
Syrian rebels say capture air base east of Damascus
Syrian rebels said on Sunday they had captured a helicopter base 15 km (10 miles) east of Damascus after an overnight battle, the second military facility on the outskirts of the capital to fall to President Bashar al-Assad's opponents this month.
An Internet video which activists said was filmed at the Marj al-Sultan base showed rebel fighters carrying AK-47 rifles touring the facility. An anti-aircraft gun could be seen positioned on top of an empty bunker and a rebel commander was shown next to a helicopter.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/25/us-syria-crisis-idUSBRE8AJ1FK20121125
An Internet video which activists said was filmed at the Marj al-Sultan base showed rebel fighters carrying AK-47 rifles touring the facility. An anti-aircraft gun could be seen positioned on top of an empty bunker and a rebel commander was shown next to a helicopter.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/25/us-syria-crisis-idUSBRE8AJ1FK20121125
UKIP leader's fury after member is banned by Barnardo's from caring for children
A row over two UKIP members having their foster children removed took a new twist last night when another woman claimed she had been barred from looking after children because she was a party candidate.
Nigel Farage, UKIP leader, condemned ‘another appalling case of discrimination’ after former district nurse Anne Murgatroyd said she had been prevented from volunteering as a mentor for young adults by leading children’s charity Barnardo’s.
Ms Murgatroyd, a mother of three, claims she told the charity of her political affiliation and was told it would ‘not be appropriate’ for her to perform the role, which involves supporting children coming out of the care system, because UKIP ‘opposes multi-culturalism’.
The charity said there were other reasons for Ms Murgatroyd’s rejection but refused to disclose further details.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2238037/UKIP-leader-fury-member-banned-Barnardos-caring-children.html
Nigel Farage, UKIP leader, condemned ‘another appalling case of discrimination’ after former district nurse Anne Murgatroyd said she had been prevented from volunteering as a mentor for young adults by leading children’s charity Barnardo’s.
Ms Murgatroyd, a mother of three, claims she told the charity of her political affiliation and was told it would ‘not be appropriate’ for her to perform the role, which involves supporting children coming out of the care system, because UKIP ‘opposes multi-culturalism’.
The charity said there were other reasons for Ms Murgatroyd’s rejection but refused to disclose further details.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2238037/UKIP-leader-fury-member-banned-Barnardos-caring-children.html
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION - 25th November 2012
4.9
Date-Time
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 12:33:18 UTC
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 10:33:18 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
56.157°S, 27.385°W
Depth
109.1 km (67.8 miles)
Region
SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Distances
61 km (37 miles) N of Visokoi Island,
Portugal & Poland 'Cannot Afford' Eurovision and Have Pulled Out
The Eurovision song contest appears to have become the latest victim of the economic crisis with the news that two countries have been forced to pull out of next year’s event - because they cannot afford to enter.
Poland and Portugal will not take part in the competition in Malmo in Sweden next May.
Portugal, which was given a £63bn bailout by Brussels last year, has only missed the annual event three times in the last 48 years.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016170/portugal-and-poland-cannot-afford-eurovision
Poland and Portugal will not take part in the competition in Malmo in Sweden next May.
Portugal, which was given a £63bn bailout by Brussels last year, has only missed the annual event three times in the last 48 years.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016170/portugal-and-poland-cannot-afford-eurovision
Overpass collapse kills 11 in Bangladesh; protests erupt
At least 11 people were killed and scores others injured when an under-construction overpass collapsed in southeastern Bangladesh, police said Sunday.
"We've recovered 11 bodies so far, and the death toll may rise further as the rescuers are yet to remove the rubble of the girders of the flyover, which collapsed Saturday night," said Mirazuddin Ahmed, deputy commissioner of Chittagong Metropolitan Police.
Police said about 20 people remained trapped after three concrete beams of the overpass -- each 42 meters long -- collapsed in Bangladesh's second-largest city.
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/11/25/world/asia/bangladesh-overpass-collapse/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
"We've recovered 11 bodies so far, and the death toll may rise further as the rescuers are yet to remove the rubble of the girders of the flyover, which collapsed Saturday night," said Mirazuddin Ahmed, deputy commissioner of Chittagong Metropolitan Police.
Police said about 20 people remained trapped after three concrete beams of the overpass -- each 42 meters long -- collapsed in Bangladesh's second-largest city.
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/11/25/world/asia/bangladesh-overpass-collapse/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
Thai police uses tear gas on protesters
Gen. Boonlert Kaewprasit also said he will not head any anti-government rally in the future and will not enter politics, the MCOT news agency said.
Boonlert said he called off Saturday's rally by the Pitak Siam group to save protesters' lives. Just before the rally was to begin Saturday morning at Bangkok's Royal Plaza, MCOT said, police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/11/24/world/asia/thailand-protest/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
Turkey expects NATO Patriot missile decision within week
Turkey expects NATO to make a decision about deploying surface-to-air Patriot missiles along its southern border with Syria within the next week, Defence Minister Ismet Yilmaz said on Saturday.
Turkey asked NATO for the Patriot system, designed to intercept aircraft or missiles, on Wednesday after weeks of talks about how to shore up security on its 900-km (560-mile) border as the conflict in Syria deepens.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/24/us-syria-crisis-turkey-nato-idUSBRE8AN08D20121124
Turkey asked NATO for the Patriot system, designed to intercept aircraft or missiles, on Wednesday after weeks of talks about how to shore up security on its 900-km (560-mile) border as the conflict in Syria deepens.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/24/us-syria-crisis-turkey-nato-idUSBRE8AN08D20121124
Egypt Judges Condemn President's 'Attack'
A handful of rock-throwing activists battled riot police in the streets near Tahrir Square, where several thousand protesters massed on Friday to demonstrate against the decree, which effectively prevents Mr Morsi's decisions from being challenged.
The move also removed powers from the judiciary and allows the president to take any measures to protect national security.
http://news.sky.com/story/1015951/egypt-judges-condemn-presidents-attack
Bangladesh Factory Fire Kills at least 112 People
The blaze broke out in the seven-storey building operated by Tazreen Fashions on the outskirts of the capital, Dhaka, late on Saturday.
By this morning, firefighters had recovered 100 bodies, fire department operations director Mohammad Mahbub said.
Mr Mahbub said another 12 people, who had suffered injuries after jumping from the building to escape the fire, later died at several hospitals.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016125/more-than-100-die-in-bangladesh-factory-fire
Seven Robbers Shot Dead By S Africa Police
Nine others were injured and under police guard in hospital, a spokesman for the unit said.
Police also confiscated 11 vehicles and four firearms.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016121/seven-robbers-shot-dead-by-s-africa-police
Catalonia Holds Vote That Could Reshape Spain
Spain's wealthy region of Catalonia votes today in an election that could determine whether it eventually breaks away from the rest of the country.
The region must choose a new assembly, after a campaign dominated by the issue of independence from Spain and financial woes.
Opinion polls show that most voters will cast ballots for pro-independence parties, with Catalan President Artur Mas expected to win re-election.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016081/catalonia-holds-vote-that-could-reshape-spain
The region must choose a new assembly, after a campaign dominated by the issue of independence from Spain and financial woes.
Opinion polls show that most voters will cast ballots for pro-independence parties, with Catalan President Artur Mas expected to win re-election.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016081/catalonia-holds-vote-that-could-reshape-spain
Wild Weather: Falling Tree Kills Woman
The 21-year-old woman was trapped by the fallen tree about 11:50pm on Saturday night near the junction of Western Way and Barnfield Road in Exeter.
Police said the tree fell across a wall and on to the roadway, injuring the woman and two men.
The men were treated at the scene, while the woman was taken to hospital, where she later died.
http://news.sky.com/story/1016089/wild-weather-falling-tree-kills-woman
4.8 Magnitude Earthquake MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES - 25th November 2012
4.8
Date-Time
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 07:14:53 UTC
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 03:14:53 PM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
5.720°N, 126.626°E
Depth
57.3 km (35.6 miles)
Region
MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
Distances
86 km (53 miles) SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE - 25th November 2012
4.1
Date-Time
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 05:18:32 UTC
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 02:18:32 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
32.720°S, 71.690°W
Depth
21 km (13.0 miles)
Region
OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
Distances
35 km (21 miles) N of Valparaiso, Chile
4.3 Magnitude Earthquake HAWAII REGION, HAWAII - 25th November 2012
4.3
Date-Time
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 03:59:46 UTC
Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 05:59:46 PM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
18.952°N, 155.192°W
Depth
16.9 km (10.5 miles)
Region
HAWAII REGION, HAWAII
Distances
41 km (26 miles) SE (133°) from Pahala, HI
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake HALMAHERA, INDONESIA - 24th November 2012
4.9
Date-Time
Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 22:13:35 UTC
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 07:13:35 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
2.449°N, 128.425°E
Depth
199.6 km (124.0 miles)
Region
HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
Distances
92 km (57 miles) NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia
