Senior U.S. intelligence and military officials say they are almost certain a terrorist bomb downed the Russian passenger jet that broke apart over Egypt last week killing all 224 people on board. One official says […]
Tag: Disasters
Questions Swirl As Russia Reveals Doomed Flight 9268 Broke Up In Mid Air
Unanswered questions continue to plague investigations surrounding the crash of Flight 9268 in Egypt on Saturday. Various reports indicate a problem with the plane yet a terror group has claimed responsibility for the crash that […]
Wildfires Continue To Sweep California, Over 600 Homes Now Destroyed
Wildfires are continuing to devastate Northern California, as now more than 600 homes have been destroyed in the Valley Fire, while another 9,000 homes remain in serious danger. This is double from the 300 that […]
Five Months Later, Nepal Has Yet To Actually Spend Any Earthquake Aid Money
In April and May of this year, Nepal suffered the worst natural disaster in the country’s history when huge twin earthquakes destroyed many buildings, homes and roadways. The quakes killed almost 9,000 people and left […]
Study Finds Earth Is Just A Breath Away From A ‘Perfect Storm’ That Would Take Down All The World’s Electronics
According to a recent scientific study, the chance of Earth being impacted by a “super solar storm” is far greater than originally thought. Specifically, a study conducted by astronomers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences […]
Updated: Plane Carrying 54 People Lost Over Indonesia
Update: An Indonesian transport official confirmed the aircraft had been found in the Bintang highlands region, near its intended landing site at Oksibil airport. It remains unclear if anyone survived. The wreckage was discovered by villagers, who then alerted officials. […]
Tianjin Disaster: 104 Confirmed Dead As Toxic Cyanide Gas Drifts Toward Nearby Homes
The extent of the devastation caused by the massive explosions in Tianjin, China, this week may be greater than initially thought as authorities moved to evacuate the surrounding areas due to the threat from deadly […]
450 Dead In Chinese Ferry Sinking Raises Numerous Questions
China’s break-neck economic growth comes at many prices. Its environment is fouled, it shows little regard for human rights and its government routinely harms it neighbors in the international community. Another cost is shoddy infrastructure. […]